The Somerville Public Library and Tufts University’s Leonard Carmichael Society are partnering to offer free homework help to Somerville teens. Students needing assistance with math or science assignments can meet with Tufts University student tutors every Monday afternoon from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Library’s Teen Room, at 79 Highland Ave. The program is free for all participating students. For more information, call 617-623-5000 ext. 2936.

By Jim Clark

Police were summoned to Somerville High School last week by school officials on a report of the theft of a student’s cell phone.

A witness reportedly told police that he saw the suspect, Tyson Valcourt, 19, take the victim’s phone and hide it on a shelf. A short time later, according to the witness, a female student, a juvenile, walked over to where the phone was and took it.

Lions and tigers and superheroes, oh my!
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Clio the Daisy and Vienna the Chick stealing hearts at the 10th Annual Pumpkin Stroll on Sunday.

By Erica Scharn

Two boys in Star Wars costumes engaged in a light saber duel as Davis Square’s Statue Park filled up with families before the start of the 10th Annual Pumpkin Stroll. They soon put down their arms when the noisemakers were handed out. “We encourage them to have a noisy parade,” said Kathleen Houghton, Recreation Specialist for the Somerville School Department.

Documentary on Somerville’s Rodent Epidemic

By Harry Kane

A Feat worth repeating again and again, Bill Payne and Gabe Ford play Johnny D’s this Wednesday night.

By Jim Clark

Ask anyone who is familiar with the work of the band Little Feat and they will tell you: Quality musicianship, good humor, and creative ingenuity are the hallmarks of the storied ensemble, going strong since the early 70s.

One of the core founding members of the group, Bill Payne, will be bringing his gift of musical prowess to Johnny D’s this Wednesday night in a rare appearance outside of his usual duties as keyboardist for Little Feat.

A parody of Somerville’s own Bobby “Boris” Pickett’s Monster Mash by Somerville’s own Jimmy Del Ponte:

A tribute to The 2013 Boston Red Sox!

The demolition of Somerville’s hulking, long-out-of-place waste transfer station began Monday with a gaggle of wrecking celebrities joining Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston for a “Wallbreaking” Ceremony. The city staff impersonated Wreck-It Ralph, Mario of Nintendo fame, as well as the wrecking field’s latest hanger on, “Miley Cyrus.”

Amplified or acoustic, street performers will be required to adhere to noise level standards mandated by the city, and the police are being asked to enforce them.

By Harry Kane

In Somerville, street performers have been given the go-ahead to play music or perform, but some residents complain that the noise is too loud and want the police to investigate these noise disturbances a bit more often.

The Somerville Police Department and Inspectional Services use decibel meter readers to monitor the noise levels and manage street performers in neighborhood squares. And while aldermen understand the intrinsic value of allowing street performers to showcase their musical talent, they want performers to abide by the noise level code.

Don’t forget the elections are next Tuesday, November 5 here in Somerville, and although not every ward is having a contest, the At Large race has seven candidates, so read their resumes (websites) and make good decisions. You can vote for one or any four candidates for At Large. We suggest checking out the sites of Mary Jo Rossetti, Sean Fitzgerald, Willie Medeiros and Carol Dempkowski. All four are seeking the office for the first time and deserve at least a look and maybe your consideration.  Remember, change isn’t so bad, and if we leave our vote to someone else we shouldn’t complain. So drag out all you know and vote on Tuesday. Go to www.thesomervilletimes.com for the location of your polling place.

Eagle Feathers #38– Hail to the Redskins

By Bob (Monty) Doherty

If you find yourself walking east through Davis Square with the Rosebud diner to your left, you will soon enter the junction of Cutter Avenue, Summer Street and Elm Street.  This location is known as Cutter Square.