The Ward 6 Community Meeting has been postponed until Thursday, November 3, and will be held at Somerville Community Baptist Church, 31 College Ave. Ward 1: Wednesday, October 19, at East Somerville Community School. Join in person or online via Zoom from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Ask questions and get updates from city staff on subjects like rodent control, affordable housing, public safety, and much more. Interpretation and additional accommodations are available upon request. Learn more and join in online at somervillema.gov/communitymeetings.

The Somerville Boys and Girls Cross Country teams recently competed in the illustrious Catholic Memorial Invitational. The meet, featuring some of the best schools in eastern Massachusetts, was held at Franklin Park last Saturday. Somerville standout runner Samuel Buckley came in 5th overall, as the Highlanders placed four runners in the top 50 to secure 5th place overall. The Lady Highlanders had strong performances as well, as both teams have excelled in other elite meets all season. Both squads had impressive showings at the Amherst Invitational, the Fort Devens Challenge, and the Frank Kelley Invitational. The Boys and Girls teams remain undefeated in Greater Boston League action, with unblemished 6-0 records. The teams close out the regular season at the Greater Boston League (GBL) League Championships, held at MacDonald Park on October 26. Top ten finishers in both races are designated GBL All Stars.

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Dear Somerville Times,

During the last week of July, a deadly heatwave smothered over 90 million Americans [1]. This year marked the third hottest July on record, averaging 2.8 degrees above average [2]. Temperatures averaged in the triple digits in regions like the Northeast and mid-South. These record-breaking numbers [3] have caused many heat-related deaths, put people with underlying medical conditions at risk, and have caused power outages in major cities like Boston.

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Packed with flavor and protein, it’s great for a hearty lunch, dinner, or even a snack. A great mixture of textures and flavor will have you craving this delicious and healthy salad often.  Although any tuna of your choice may be used, the quality and flavor of tuna packed in olive oil certainly elevates this dish.

It goes without saying that not everyone gets their way when election time rolls around. There are winners and losers, the satisfied and the disgruntled. As passionately as we may feel about our pet issues of interest, the inevitable day comes when our convictions are put to the test and the results are set in stone, for better or worse, depending on which side you are standing on.

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Patricia Harris met me at my usual spot at the Bloc11 Cafe in Union Square, Somerville, to talk about her latest book New England’s Notable Women: The Stories and Sites of Trailblazers and Achievers.

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Jake Tringali is a Boston poet and performance artist with nine years of experience. He focuses on the edges of society, and the intersection of technology and human endeavors. He is a certified Artist in the City of Boston.

Arrests:
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Frandy Ramirez-Rodriguez, October 16, 5:02 a.m., arrested on charges of resisting arrest, malicious damage to a motor vehicle, and disorderly conduct.

The Somerville Job Creation and Retention Trust (JCRT) Board is hosting its annual public forum on Tuesday, October 25, and launching a survey to understand community priorities for JCRT funds.