Eagle Feathers #250 – The mayor of Union Square  

By Bob (Monty) Doherty

Robert Aldersey Vinal was the oldest of eleven children. Born in Boston, he was three years old when his parents moved to Somerville/Charlestown in 1824. It was here that his father, a grain dealer, and his mother, Lydia Stone, resided until his father’s death in 1867. This place would become known as Union Square.  

Spring has finally arrived, and with it comes the inevitable regular street sweeping activities throughout the city.

As inconvenient and annoying it may be to comply with schedule, it is an inescapable fact of life for us all and we must make the adjustment accordingly.

After a three year absence, the Somerville Homeless Coalition’s Spring Into Action Event took place at the Somerville Theatre’s newly refurbished Crystal Ballroom on Thursday, March 24. Food was provided by Dave’s Fresh Pasta and Red Bones and The Chicken Slacks brought the music. All proceeds from this event will benefit Somerville Homeless Coalition clients facing homelessness, eviction and food insecurity. If you missed the event but would like to learn more about supporting the SHC, go to https://somervillehomelesscoalition.org.

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The first time I went to the Boston Medical Center was in the 70s, when it was known as Boston City Hospital. I was a college student, without medical insurance. Back then we all knew we could get a hospital card and get free medical treatment there. I hadn’t been back until now, 45 years later, and it was for a profoundly different reason.

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Lauren Nielson is a freshman at Endicott College, majoring in English with a concentration in Secondary Education. On campus, she frequently writes articles for Endicott’s chapter of HerCampus, which is an online magazine targeted for female college students. In addition to reading and writing, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.

Arrests:
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Daryl Dickenson, March 23, 11:41 p.m., arrested at Elm St. on warrant charges of use of a motor vehicle without authority, larceny of a motor vehicle, attempt to commit a crime, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct.

Curbside pickup by appointment to start week of April 4 

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne announces that the City of Somerville is launching mattress and box spring recycling starting the week of April 4. This free service is available to all residential households that have city-managed trash collection. Residents will simply need to schedule a pickup and place their items on the curb on the pickup day. 

Thomas W. Mannion, of Arlington, March 23, 2022.

Beloved husband of the late Bridget T. (Kelly) Mannion. Devoted father of Kelly Melin, her husband Michael “Mitch” Melin, and Tara Champange, all of Arlington. Loving grandfather of Kevin, Shea, and Dillon Melin, Kelsey and Mason Champagne. Brother of Evelyn Doherty, Irene Day, Msgr. Joseph Mannion, Jarlath Mannion, Maretta Lavin, Sr. Monica Mannion, and the late Harry Mannion, Margaret Navin, Herbert Mannion, Sean Mannion, Dermot Mannion, and Mary Pascal.Owner and Operator of the Sligo Pub, Davis Sq., Somerville for the past 32 years.

— Courtesy of Somerville Police Department

On Friday, March 25, the SPD arrested a 40 years old Charlestown man, Stephen Harley, on an arrest warrant. The arrest occurred at 32 Kent St., and subsequent to Harley’s arrest police executed a search warrant at 32 Kent Street for unlawfully possessed firearms.

Children, Families, and Early Childhood Educators invited to access virtual resources celebrating young children

Starting Monday, April 4^th, Somerville will join communities across the nation in celebrating the Week of the Young Child. Sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Week of the Young Child is a way to celebrate young children and the important role that early education plays in preparing our youngest learners for a lifetime of success. This year’s Somerville event will be virtual and all are invited to be part of recognizing and celebrating Somerville’s youngest residents.