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While living at the Shim Gwang Sa (Mind Light Temple) from 2005-2021, Zen Master Sebastian Rizzon had the unique experience of living with and learning directly from enlightened Zen Master Chang Sik Kim for over 16 years. Currently working as a visual artist and writer while finishing editing his upcoming book, Into the Mind, a poetic exploration of the Zen practice. He is a Zen Sword and Martial Arts Master in the art of Shim Gum Do (Mind Sword Way) and Shin Boep (Body Dharma) and the founder of the Zen Art Center at the Joy Street Studios in Somerville, teaching students how to use meditation to find inspiration and enhance the art of life.

Arrests:
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Muhammed-Faruq Soyege, May 25, 2:48 p.m., arrested at Foley St. on warrant charges of attempt to commit a crime, forgery of check, identity fraud, utter false check, and larceny over $1200.

Carla Sousa, May 26, 12:21 p.m., arrested at Assembly Row on a charge of shoplifting by concealing merchandise.

New Director to Oversee Expansion and Reorganization of Services

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne today announced Karin Carroll, MPH, has been hired as the City of Somerville’s Director of Health and Human Services. In addition to overseeing the ongoing work of the department, Carroll will be charged with expanding and reorganizing services to best serve the community and advance the Ballantyne administration’s focus on equity. 

~Photos by Claudia Ferro
The City of Somerville held a ceremony of remembrance to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while in service to our country.

The City’s Adopt-A-Tree program has officially launched. Newly planted trees can be found around Somerville, and now they need your help. Look for the colorful “Adopt Me!” tags and scan the QR code or visit tinyurl.com/somervilletree to find a tree in your neighborhood and go through the steps to adopt it. Name it, water it and even receive an adoption certificate. For more information, visit somervillema.gov/adoptatree

Members of the Somerville High School National Honors Society, along with their teacher-leader Veronica Rowlinson, cleaned up the Mystic River waterfront along Draw Seven Park. Local environmental group, the Mystic River Watershed Association, organized the clean-up event. Juniors and seniors spent the afternoon picking up trash and debris. Ms. Rowlinson’s young child was excited to help out with the work alongside the big kids.

Somerville’s OPENAIR Circus will offer its 39th year of summer classes in circus skills beginning June 27, running through August 7.  This year in-person classes will be at Lou Ann David Park on Broadway near Teele Square, in 55 minute time slots Tuesday through Thursday from 4:30-7:30.