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3-Alarm fire on Broadway in Somerville

On July 4, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

— Photos by Bobbie Toner

Early this evening, firefighters responded to a three-alarm fire of a multi-family home on Broadway in the Teele Sq. area.
With the help of neighbors and firefighters, everyone got out safely. The cause of fire is under investigation.

Somerville’s annual SomerMovie Fest returns

On July 4, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

The City of Somerville’s annual SomerMovie Fest returns this year with a series of seven family-friendly films being shown in parks around Somerville.

Screenings begin at dusk and the schedule is as follows:

Somerville’s Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks 2022

On July 4, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Arts Council present the City of Somerville’s annual 4th of July fireworks celebration at Trum Field, featuring music by Pressure Cooker and the Star-Spangled Banner sung by SHS alumnus Britney Flores.

Denise Provost and Doug Holder elected as NEPC co-presidents

On July 3, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

The board of the New England Poetry Club have announce that they have elected Denise Provost and Doug Holder to serve as their new co-presidents. They took their official positions on June 4, 2022.

Their acceptance letters to NEPC members are below:

Call for Entry: Somerville Toy Camera Fest

On July 3, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

The Somerville Toy Camera Festival seeks entries for its ninth annual celebration of toy and lo-fi photography.

Images of any subject matter, made with a “toy” camera – any low-tech camera with no or very limited exposure control, such as pinhole, Holga, Diana/Diana clones, Brownie, Ansco, disposable cameras – are eligible. The key criteria are plastic lenses and a lack of reliable exposure control. Straight Polaroid-type images, or images made with cell phones, digital cameras, or film cameras with full exposure control (such as the Lomo LC series), will not be considered.

Somerville’s Independence Day schedule

On July 2, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

City buildings will be closed Monday, July 4, for Independence Day.

Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day.

No street sweeping on Monday.

Ways to stay cool this weekend

On July 2, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Things are heating up this holiday weekend. Here are ways you can stay cool:

– Seek out air-conditioning at a Somerville Public Library branch on Saturday

– Head to Dilboy Pool (110 Alewife Brook Parkway) this weekend, 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

– Many parks and playgrounds also have water play features or sprinklers. To find a splash pad in your neighborhood, visit https://bit.ly/3QTxxum.

For additional heat safety tips, visit somervillema.gov/keepcool.

Somerville celebrates Fourth of July

On July 1, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

~Photos by Bobbie Toner

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Arts Council hosted a Fourth of July fireworks celebration at Trum Field, Thursday, June 30. All ages came out to enjoy a night of festivities starting with DJ Philip Tan followed by Pressure Cooker and the “The Star-Spangled Banner” was sung by Britney Flores.

Obituary: Officer Randy R. Isaacs

On July 1, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Randy R. Isaacs, a US Army Veteran, Active Army reserve man, Somerville Police Officer, Somerville native passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2022 at the age of 41 while on the job protecting the city he loved.Randy is survived by his Mother Sharon Nagarsingh, Father Adrian Calixte, Grand Mother Iris Sanford brother to Nicole Neale, Weldon Tucker, and Kirby Calixte, and uncle to Nariyha Angline, Natalia Villefranche, Ta Lia Tucker, and Jayden Calixte. and Several other friends and family.

‘KAIT’ Review: An allegory for trans civil rights

On July 1, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Playwright Rebecca Petchenik at The Rockwell on Friday, June 24.

By Mina Rose Morales

KAIT, a play produced at The Rockwell, is an example of what the present looks like in the future while exploring trans rights, oppression, power, love, and sexuality themes faced by minority women. The play brilliantly shines a light on the conversations we will still face in the future if society continues to attack trans women and other minority women.

The drama played from June 23 to June 25 at The Rockwell, 255 Elm St. It will run again from July 14 to July 16 from 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.