By Fernando Cervantes Jr.

The Somerville City Council’s Land Use Committee held its monthly meeting to discuss zoning ordinances and amendments in various locations of the city.

Reps. Ultrino, Connolly, and Donato on a trip to see how the Orange Line shuttle would work. I’ve taken the Green Line shuttle to work since.

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By State Senator Pat Jehlen

People are furious at the state of the MBTA: the fatality, the fire, the explosion, the derailments, the injuries, the delays, the actual and proposed cuts in service, the month-long closure of the Orange and Green Line.

On Sunday, September 11, the city will hold a procession and memorial ceremony to recognize the 21st anniversary of 9/11. Anyone interested in joining the procession should meet at the Cedar Street end of the Community Path at 9:30 a.m. A speaking program will follow at approximately 10:00 a.m. at the 9/11 memorial in Davis Square, with the presentation and retiring of the colors by the Somerville Police and Somerville Fire Honor Guards. For more information, email veterans@somervillema.gov.

The Somerville Rock + Roll Yard Sale returned to Somerville on Sunday in Union Square Plaza, offering stacks of used records and live entertainment.

By Ryan DiLello

Johnny Cash’s rendition of Sunday Morning Coming Down played in my headphones as I walked down Prospect Hill to Somerville’s annual Rock + Roll Yard Sale in Union Square last Sunday.

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One of the most expensive delicacies in the world is the white truffle, at an approximate retail price of $3,424/lb., that’s a whopping $214 per oz. (https://truffle.farm/truffle_prices.html).

The white truffle is smooth and has a slight yellow tinge and is found in the Piedmont region of Italy. (https://untolditaly.com/truffles-in-italy/) Overall, the majority of truffles are found in Italy and France.

Although 21 years will have passed since the terrible and tragic events of September 11, 2001, took place, for many of us the shock and horror remain fresh in our memories. And since we, as New Englanders, were relatively close to the sites of destruction and loss of life, we can perhaps feel those sensations of sadness and even anger a little deeper than some others might, especially since our own Logan Airport played a role in the perpetrator’s deadly scheme.

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I caught up with Somerville artist Jen Fries to discuss her evocative art.

Doug Holder: How has Somerville been for you as an artist?

Jen Fries: It’s been pretty fabulous. I’ve found Somerville quite welcoming and supportive to me as an artist – especially emotionally supportive.

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Joshua Michael Stewart is the author of Break Every String and The Bastard Children of Dharma Bums. His poems have appeared in the Massachusetts Review, Salamander, Plainsongs, Brilliant Corners, and many other publications. His third poetry collection, Love Something, will be published by Main Street Rag: https://mainstreetragbookstore.com/product/love-something-joshua-michael-stewart/

Although no State Representatives for Somerville faced any opposition this year, local voters did their duty at the polls on Tuesday’s State Primary election, weighing in on their choices for other statewide offices.
Bolded names are in the lead as of 10 p.m.  

Governor
Democrat
Attorney General Maura Healey  
State Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz – Withdrew