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One of my poetry students at Endicott College has shared a poem. Here is a bit about her background: Mikayla Rose Brasefield (19) is a sophomore Nursing major from Vernon, CT, with a previous history in Creative Writing. She was featured in her high school’s student-written and published magazine, titled War & Pieces (2015), was awarded an honorable mention in the Nancy Thorpe Poetry Contest (2014), and has won several silver medals and a gold medal for some of her poetry/writings in the annual Scholastic Art & Writing Contest. She would like to thank her professor for the opportunity to continue featuring her work and also her friends, family, and boyfriend for always supporting her and giving her constant inspiration.

Arrests:
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Tesris Ceneus, February 6, 8:54 a.m., arrested at Great River Rd. on charges of disorderly conduct, trespassing, resisting arrest, assault and battery on a police officer, and possession of a class B drug.

Katherine England, of 1613 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, February 9, 12:58 a.m., arrested at McGrath Hwy. on charges of operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor, resisting arrest, motor vehicle lights violation.

William K. McKenzie,  86, A Retired Somerville Police Officer, who resided in Medford for the past 32 years and was formerly of Somerville; where he was born and raised, passed away on February 10, 2017.

Beloved husband of 60 years to Mary E. (Troisi).

The Somerville by Design Davis Square Planning Meeting and the Nunziato Stormwater and Park Project Meeting will both take place as planned on Monday, February 13.

The Somerville by Design Davis Square Planning Meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Somerville Baptist Church, 31 College Ave., in Davis Square. It is the first in a series of five meetings open to all community members to help plan next steps for Davis Square development and infrastructure improvements while preserving the square’s character. More information can be found on the online at www.somervillebydesign.com.

Sweet Wednesday (Dave Falk and Lisa Housman), hosts and performers at the Mardi Gras Concert/Party.

By Rebecca Danvers

In these harsh days of winter, the Somerville Homeless Coalition is working hard to keep people safe, through emergency shelters, Project Soup and food assistance, homelessness prevention and affordable housing programs, medical assistance, educational programs, and more.

A special Mardi Gras party/concert at the Burren on Sunday, February 26 will invite music lovers to enjoy live New Orleans style music and songs, while supporting the work of the SHC.

By Nathan Lamb

The countdown to cuts is on. On March 1, the Baker Administration will begin cutting as much as $5.6 million from the Adult Foster Care program. The cuts will continue through the last four months of the fiscal year.

“We are running out of time to protect the elderly and people with disabilities,” said Linda Andrade of the Mass Council on Adult Foster Care. “Adult Foster Care is one of the premier ‘community first’ programs in the Commonwealth. The population in need is growing, and our budget should be growing to meet that need.”

On this episode of Somerville Neighborhood News, we take a look at Mayor Curtatone’s State of the City Address. Somerville High School opens a publicly run Fabrication Laboratory. East Somerville Community School presents the annual Martin Luther King Day event. Record crowds attend the Boston Women’s March.

The City of Somerville’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, and the City Engineering Department, invite all interested community members to the next community meeting in a public meeting series to discuss construction updates and park design for the upcoming Nunziato Field Stormwater and Park reconstruction project. The meetings will be held on February 13, and February 22 (see below for details). Nunziato Field and Off-Leash Recreation Area is the location of an important stormwater infrastructure project that will alleviate flooding in the surrounding neighborhood during severe rain. The renovation project will also include installation of a new grass field, dog park, and seating areas.

To celebrate the Patriots Super Bowl win, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston is offering $5 off admission for anyone wearing Patriots gear  through Sunday, February 12. In addition, visitors can check out the true to size LEGO replica of the Vince Lombardi trophy that will be on display in the LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston shop throughout the week. One lucky winner can also win the chance for tickets and a private meet and greet with LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston Master Model Builder Megan Amaral and the trophy! The contest is being run through LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston’s Facebook page. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston opens daily at 10:00 a.m. and advance tickets are suggested. For more information, check out their website: https://boston.legolanddiscoverycenter.com.