Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

I always hated this time of year because TV is showing back to school sales. The yearly ritual of getting new school clothes begins.

It was a men’s suit store named Anderson Little at Wellington which was usually our stop for pants. They were always itchy. We had to wear the clothes our parents bought us. That is, up to a certain age when we demanded our shopping rights.

The redevelopment of various Winter Hill properties, such as the long-vacant Star Market site, was discussed at a recent meeting of the Winter Hill Civic Advisory Committee. — Photo by Luda Tang

By Luda Tang

The regular meeting of the Winter Hill Civic Advisory Committee (CAC) took place on August 11. It was mainly composed of the discussion of the Winter Hill Renewal Plan and the presentation from Mark Development and Beacon Communities on project’s updates.

Local non-profit Food for Free has been delivering much needed food donations to individuals and relief organizations for the past 40 years. —Photo by Fernando Cervantes Jr.

By Fernando Cervantes Jr.

Food for Free, a local non-profit, has been operating in Somerville for the last 40 years, providing fresh produce and increasing access to food. It operates from a 12,000-square-foot warehouse in the Inner Belt with over 30 full-time employees.

By Mayor Emeritus Eugene C. Brune

Traveling to Assembly Square always brings back great memories of my early years as Mayor. I think that many of the new residents in Somerville might like to know some history pertaining to Assembly Square.

The MBTA released the Rider’s Guideweb to Planning Ahead as the T prepares for a 30-day full closure of the Orange Line from Oak Grove to Forest Hills stations beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, August 19, and the 28-day closure of the Green Line from Union Square to Government Center stations beginning Monday, August 22. Read the full release on our website, www.thesomervilletimes.com.

By Mina Rose Morales

One of the city’s comic bookstores remained a hub for comics despite close encounter with shut down. “The store was doing poorly,” said Tim Finn, the current owner of Hub Comics.

Inside Hub Comics after its most recent renovation. — Photos by Mina Rose Morales

Eagle Feathers #260 – The Hammock

By Bob (Monty) Doherty

Relaxation is said to be a process that decreases the effects of stress on your body and mind. Some proven techniques have been meditation, visualization, deep breathing and yoga. An old- fashioned way of swinging, swaying, rocking and rolling gently in a hammock is said to also help.

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.

Arrests:
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Kakanfo Pilgrim, August 11, 12:35 p.m., arrested at Sycamore St. on warrant charges of larceny from a building, shoplifting by concealing merchandise, disorderly conduct, trespassing, false fire alarm, and misdemeanor breaking and entering.

Kourtney McLean, of Hyde Park, August 12, 1:09 p.m., arrested at Canal St. on warrant charges of larceny over $1200, aggravated assault and battery, assault and battery on a public employee, possession of a class A drug, possession of a class B drug, possession of a class E drug, shoplifting by concealing merchandise, and larceny under $1200.

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A while back I visited the studio of Sebastian Rizzon during the Open Studios event in Somerville, organized by the great folks at the Somerville Arts Council. Rizzon fits the profile of many folks I have interviewed: eclectic, multi-talented, and innovative.  Here is an interview I conducted with him.