Arguments both for and against eliminating a certain number of street parking spaces in the Davis Sq. area to make way for bike lanes have been heating up lately.

Many of the points being made on each side make sense, and it is clear that some kind of a compromise would be ideal, if such a thing is possible.

Arrests:
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 Terrel Dorest, of Medford, January 25, 11:07 a.m., arrested at McGrath Hwy. on a charge of larceny over $1,200.

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By Off the Shelf correspondent Parma Chai

My friend Parma Chai notified me that the famed “Out of the Blue Gallery” has moved to Somerville-housed in the Arts Armory. The Out of the Blue has a long history, and I have had a long history there as well, like many local artists in our community. Although I haven’t attended an event for a while, I have rich memories of the poetry readings, barbecues, and all the poets and writers I met over the years there. Probably 15 years ago the gallery put out an anthology, The Out of the Blue Writers Unite, edited by Timothy Gager and Deborah Priestly, which I was proud to be part of. I am so glad they have found a new home — Doug Holder

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This poem by Somerville Bagel Bard Wendell Smith is a response to Somerville poet Bert Stern’s poetry collection, What I got for a Dollar.

Move cars from city lots by 11:00 a.m. Property owners must shovel sidewalks by 1:00 p.m., Tuesday.

The City of Somerville’s snow emergency will end Tuesday, February 2, at 9:00 a.m., and normal parking rules will resume at that time. The information below offers tips to avoid ticketing and towing as well as strategies for being a good neighbor and staying safe.

Mrs. Florence E. “Chickie” (Sgroi) Pero, of Somerville and Harwichport, passed away surrounded by her daughters on January 29, 2021. Born and raised in Somerville, she was the cherished daughter of the late Anna (Alther) and Frank Sgroi.

Beloved wife of 47 years to late Walter F. Pero, Jr.

Somerville joins Boston in urging that Amazon meet area standards for wages, benefits and safe working conditions prior to any expansion

Teamsters Local 25 applauds the Somerville City Council for unanimously passing a resolution aimed at the questionable safety record and unacceptable poor treatment of workers by shipping giant Amazon.

• Move vehicles to even-numbered side of street by 12 noon Monday to avoid ticketing and towing (unless otherwise posted) (you can move your car Sunday night; you don’t have to wait until Monday morning)

• Parking is also allowed in municipal lots (but not in school lots)

• Open Monday: City remote services, School remote learning, School pilot onsite learning, Grab and Go meal sites, Covid-19 testing, library curbside services until 1:00 p.m.

• Closed to public Monday: all City buildings, rinks, pool 

• Trash/Recycling pickup on normal schedule, no delays

Mayor Joe Curtatone announced today that certain Phase 3 Step 1 businesses, including fitness clubs and gyms, may once again open in Somerville on Monday, February 1, the same day that related rollbacks will end in Boston, and one week after early closing requirements were lifted statewide by Governor Baker. Businesses impacted by recent activity rollbacks and restrictions on operating hours may also revert to Somerville pre-rollback operating hours, which allow outdoor seating until 11:30 p.m.