Congratulations to the winners of Tuesday’s state-wide election, and special congratulations to governor-elect Maura Healey. She is the first woman to be elected governor in the entire history of Massachusetts. We wish her and all the other candidates who achieved victory in this most contentious political race the best as they take up the mantle of leadership and service.

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Beatriz Gómez Mouakad and former Congressman and Mayor Mike Capuano covering the various positions for and against the bus lanes already being discussed around town, followed by some back and forth between the speakers. They will then open up the floor for public debate from designated microphones to which the speakers will periodically respond, calling on any experts in attendance as the dialogue proceeds. Somerville Media Center Executive Director Kat Powers will moderate and will expect all attendees to keep their comments civil. Speak Your Mind will take place Wednesday, November 9, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Somerville Media Center main studio, 90 Union Square, and is sponsored by Somerville Media Center, Somerville Media Fund, and Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism. The event will be recorded by SMC’s SCATV. Admission is free. Masks are encouraged.

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Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Ward 3 Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen invite you to a virtual community meeting to learn about construction progress on the Spring Hill Sewer Separation project. At this meeting, city staff will review progress made to date and present an overview of the work planned for the early 2023 construction season. Residents will then have the opportunity to ask questions about the project and construction process. The meeting will take place Wednesday, November 9, at 6:00 p.m. Visit somervillema.gov/springhill to register to attend.

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Happy birthday’s this week: Happy birthday to our friend and local TV celebrity Joe Lynch, who is celebrating this week. We wish him a great birthday. Happy birthday to Joe Nardella. We wish him a very happy birthday. Happy birthday to a former Alderman At-Large, amongst her many other accomplishments, Helen Corrigan. We wish her the very best of birthdays. We wish all of our Facebook friends, such as Peggy Foley Arbeene, Mary Bean Fitzgerald, Victoria Macrokanis, Donald Gallarelli, Elena Clamen, Jerry DiGiovanni, Cheryl Bertocchi, John Kane, Antonette Almeida, Dottie Bowman, Antonette Biondo, Tanya Kalousdian and Jim Powers a very happy birthday. We hope everyone has a great day. To all the others we may have missed, we sincerely wish them the very best of birthdays.

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The Vietnam Moving Wall will be in Somerville over Veterans Day weekend, November 10-14, and open 24 hours a day for public viewing at the Mass General Brigham Great Lawn at Assembly Row (399 Revolution Dr.). Join in Friday, November 11, at 10:30 a.m. for a Veterans Day Ceremony. To learn more, visit somervillema.gov/movingwall

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Love books and helping the Brown School? Put November 13 on your calendar. From 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., make a purchase from Porter Square Books, 25 White St. For all purchased items in store or online during those hours using the code: BROWNFALLBF22, Brown School will receive 20% of the proceeds.

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New art showcase alert! To ring in the arrival of autumn and its many mysteries, the Somerville Arts Council’s Inside Out Gallery at Davis Square presents Dark Tales, Familiars & Object of Divination Exhibit by guest curator, Boriana Kantcheva. A group exhibit that brings together works to celebrate the darkness and magic of the season’s perennial “thinning of the veil.” https://somervilleartscouncil.org/insideout/darktales

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The City of Somerville is forming a 12-member Civic Advisory Committee to represent the public in the redevelopment of 90 Washington St., and all residents are encouraged to apply. The Committee will meet regularly starting in January 2023 to advise city staff and consultants in selecting one or more development partners for 90 Washington St. Committee members will include eight residents, two local business or non-profit representatives, and two City Councilors. Applications are due Monday, November 14. To learn more and apply, go to somervillema.gov/90washington.

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The City of Somerville will offer limited household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off service to residents starting Thursday, November 3, through the end of the year. Residents may dispose of eligible items each Thursday in November and December, excluding Thanksgiving, between 4:00 and 7:30 p.m. at the Department of Public Works yard (1 Franey Rd.). Drop-off will be canceled in the event of heavy snow. HHW will not be accepted outside of the designated hours. For general information about trash, recycling, and waste disposal services, go to somervillema.gov/sanitation.

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November is Hunger and Homeless Awareness month and to support our most vulnerable clients, the Somerville Homeless Coalition will be holding its first month-long Hunger and Homeless Awareness event. Throughout the month, local groups and supporters will take part in a variety of fundraising activities to raise awareness for their clients currently experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. In alignment with this event, we are bringing back our Sleep Out event on November 18 where SHC staff will stand in solidarity with our clients by spending the night outdoors. To learn more about our Hunger and Homelessness event, and to get involved, see the link below.Get Involved: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/n1P6DA?vid=uzvws

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The Somerville School Committee is seeking three individuals: a parent/guardian, an educator, and a school administrator, all from the Somerville Public School district, to serve on the Superintendent Screening Committee. Additional information is available, and will be updated regularly, at www.somerville.k12.ma.us/superintendent-search. To apply, fill out the form at the form link. The deadline is November 16 at 5:00 p.m.

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Athletics registration starts today for high school and middle grades students interested in playing a winter sport. The high school medical clearance event is November 15 and 16. The middle grades medical clearance event is November 30 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Visit the Athletics Department website to learn more and register. Somerville has waivers for three SHS winter sports teams (Boys Ice Hockey, Girls Basketball, Coed Swim), meaning middle grades students may try out for these teams. Learn more by visiting the Middle Grades Athletics webpage. Athletics: https://somerville.k12.ma.us/athletics. Middle Grades Athletics: https://somerville.k12.ma.us/MGathletics.

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The 13th Annual Somerville Winter Farmers Market (SWFM) is held every Saturday through April 8, 2023. The Center for Arts at the Armory is located at 191 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143. To learn more and for a complete listing of vendors, weekly specials, and live entertainment, please visit www.somwintermarket.org. You can find the market on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SomervilleWinterFarmersMarket, and on Instagram @SomWinterMarket.

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Donate to the MAMAS free store. MAMAS – Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville is seeking gently used winter clothes of all sizes and ages, especially coats and boots. The free store is on November 12 (rain date November 13). Call or text 339-545-1315 for drop off locations and times. They are also accepting monetary donations: opencollective.com/mamas (Select Winter Free Clothing Store).

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Registration for Somerville Youth Hockey Learn to Skate/Learn to Play Hockey is open. All sessions take place at either Veterans or Founders rinks in Somerville. Beginner classes are geared towards kids 3-9 who have never skated nor played hockey before. There’s also a new Advanced option for kids aged 9 and older who are ready for a more fast-paced introduction to the fundamentals of hockey and skating. To learn more and register, visit https://www.somervilleyouthhockey.org/lts-ltp. Financial aid (and some equipment) is available.

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Make your perceptions of local policing and public safety known by taking the Somerville Department of Racial and Social Justice’s survey. Feedback will set the course of future work for the RSJ department. All residents are encouraged to participate. To learn more about the RSJ department, visit somervillema.gov/rsj.

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Every Wednesday through November 23, 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. visit the Davis Square Farmers Market, across from American Flatbread at 44 Day St. Visit: https://www.massfarmersmarkets.org/davis.

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