Valentine’s Day is coming around once again, an occasion that many hold dear and cherish. For some, in fact, it is one of their favorite days of the year.

Sure, many people think it’s a corny tradition. Just another gimmick to ramp up sales of candies, cards, wine and what-not. For others, it’s a special time that provides an opportunity to express their deepest affections to the one – or many – who mean so much to them.

Arrests:
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Damion Kirksey, February 4, 2:29 p.m., arrested at Somerville Ave. on charges of trespassing and resisting arrest.

Candall Smith, February 4, 2:29 p.m., arrested at Somerville Ave. on charges of animal cruelty, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, trespassing and resisting arrest, and on a warrant charge of receiving a stolen motor vehicle.

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I was pleased to catch up with the versatile Callie Chapman. She is a woman of many hats–as you will discover. She is an artist with a strong mission statement and one who can’t be labeled into any particular genre.

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Ed Meek is a Somerville poet residing in Davis Square. His latest book of poetry is titled High Tide.

Somerville Media Centers Joe Lynch talks with President and Ward 1 Councilor Matt McLaughlin.

Director of Veterans’ Services @Tedlouisjacques has a message for Somerville’s Veterans: “As the nationwide vaccination continues, take the opportunity to get vaccinated once it’s made available to you. In the meantime, please wear a mask, wash your hands, & 6ft social distance!”

Currently, the city does not plan to call a snow emergency.

Remember to park at least 20 feet away from intersections to leave space for plows and emergency vehicles to pass.

Registration is now open for Somerville 3000, a free online February vacation program for Somerville youth. Blast off for a futuristic week of engaging activities to explore what life might look like in the next millennium. Activities will be offered Tuesday, February 16, through Friday, February 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is offering free transportation, via one of SCES’ transportation providers, for local older adults to nearby COVID-19 vaccination sites.

SCES is encouraging those who are eligible to get vaccinated, and we do not want transportation to be an obstacle for the people we serve. If you are an older adult (age 60 and up) from Cambridge or Somerville, and you need a ride to your vaccination site, please give us a call!