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Nancy Bacci, Somerville’s Director of Human Services, welcomes the city’s ADA Coordinator Adrienne Pomeroy to discuss accessibility services and how residents can take the Americans with Disabilities Act Community Survey.

By Mandile Mpofu

It’s a rainy Sunday, and Somerville resident Rana McLaughlin wants to take her two kids to the local library or, perhaps, the pool. There’s only one problem: they’re closed. This scenario has played out often for McLaughlin, so when the City of Somerville introduced its inaugural Participatory Budget, she knew exactly the project to propose: keep the Ginny Smithers Pool and Library open on Sundays when families are most available. Her idea is just one of more than 700 that the city must parse through before putting the top 20 to a vote.

Capuano School’s Squirrel Class developed and presented their creation, “The Magical Forest,” for a special performance at the school.

One March morning, the sound of birdsong and musical flutes filled the Capuano School cafetorium. Ms. Snikeris’s Squirrel Class preschool performers waited patiently for the audience to settle and the lights to dim.

Rotarian Nancy Kavanagh, with her daughter, and Gilda Nogueira, with her niece, bowling for Rotary.

The Somerville Rotary Club held a bowling fundraiser at American Flatbread in Davis Square to raise money for local non-profits. American Flatbread regularly hosts community organizations on Tuesday nights and donates a portion of the proceeds from pizza sales to the sponsored organization.  Nevada Anderson, a Flatbread manager explained, “We are always happy to support Rotary and other local community organizations with our benefit bake nights.   Supporting our Somerville community is very important to us!”

Soul.Train. Fitness celebrates 11 years helping the Somerville community get fit, feel fit and stay fit. Soul.Train. Fitness’ mission is to have you sweat, laugh, build strength and burn fat, while working towards your full potential. The gym is proud to announce its 11th year anniversary event on April, 29. Soul.Train. has been a cornerstone of the community since its founding in 2012, providing a welcoming and challenging environment for people of all abilities and backgrounds.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

The skyline of Somerville has sure changed a lot lately and it is still changing. Just took a look at what’s going on over at Assembly Square. Recently I posted a comment saying I believe they are building on any old available space. Not to mention the houses and businesses that are disappearing and turning into new construction. Have you been to Assembly Square lately? Gives the term ever-changing a new meaning. I drive over there once a week and I swear it changes weekly. Here are your comments.