Although 20 years will have passed since the terrible and tragic events of September 11, 2001, took place, for many of us the shock and horror remains fresh in our memories. And since we, as New Englanders, were relatively close to the sites of destruction and loss of life, we can perhaps feel those sensations of sadness and even anger a little deeper than some others might, especially since our own Logan Airport played a role in the perpetrators’ deadly scheme.

Assault Log August 24 2021 to August 30 2021

On 8/28/21 at approximately 6:10 PM, Somerville Police responded to 400 Somerville Ave for report of an unarmed robbery. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a male victim who stated approximately 20 minutes prior, he was approached by a white male wearing a white hoodie and riding a bike that attempted to grab his watch and wallet. The victim pulled away then fled the area. Officers then spoke with another victim who stated a male matching the same description struck him in his face.

Arrests:
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Peter Murphy, of Stoughton, August 31, 8:55 p.m., arrested at Foley St. on charges of larceny over $1200 and nighttime breaking and entering of a vehicle or boat.

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Review by Off the Shelf Correspondent Dennis Daly

Poets practice their profession as solitaries, with the time spans often lengthy, and the intensity profound. They hear voices and often respond with cursive arcs or, more commonly, by tapping computer keys. The disabling isolation demanded by this profession fosters envy, grandiose pretentions, and bitterness. Not exactly a healthy atmosphere for bardic lads and lasses coming into their own.

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Julia Carlson’s poems have been published in many small presses, such as Ibbetson Street, Muddy River Poetry Review, Nixes Mate Review, Poetry Super Highway, and others. Most recently, her poems appeared in The Poet Magazine (Childhood Anthology). She authored Prayer for the Misbegotten (Oddball Press, 2017) and Little Creatures (Wilderness House Press, 2019), and two chapbooks, Drift and Turn of the Century. A graduate of Boston University and Toulouse-le-Mirail University (France), Carlson lives in Boston, where she reads, gardens, and cooks (too much). She likes rock and roll and a wee dram on a cold night. Follow on Instagram – Uberhu

Four days of early voting will be held in advance of the September 14 preliminary election

Somerville voters will have the option to vote early in the September preliminary election. Four days of in-person early voting will be held prior to election day on Tuesday, September 14.

Collection of carved Collins and Old-Fashioned glasses. — Photo by SaraBeth Post.

In its newest online exhibition, “CraftBoston: Cups of Good,” the Society of Arts + Crafts highlights the art of handmade vessels and explores the personal connections, favorite recipes, and memories behind treasured cups, bowls, mugs, pots, and boxes. “Cups of Good” showcases more than 50 New England and national fine craft artists who apply a wide range of techniques, mediums, and interpretations to what a vessel can be. 

Plan provides roadmap to preserve and expand Somerville’s tree canopy, maximizing benefits for community and climate

After years of data collection, research, and community engagement, the City of Somerville published its first comprehensive Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) to guide the next decade of urban forestry planning and policymaking.