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By Mina Rose Morales
KAIT, a play produced at The Rockwell, is an example of what the present looks like in the future while exploring trans rights, oppression, power, love, and sexuality themes faced by minority women. The play brilliantly shines a light on the conversations we will still face in the future if society continues to attack trans women and other minority women.
The drama played from June 23 to June 25 at The Rockwell, 255 Elm St. It will run again from July 14 to July 16 from 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
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By Jim Clark
Somerville Police officers were dispatched to a Highland Ave. location in the early morning of last Sunday on a report of a suspicious person.
Upon arrival, the officers were met by the reporting party who told them that a man was asleep in her vehicle which was parked in the driveway of her residence.
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Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville will host a Fourth of July fireworks celebration at Trum Field on Thursday, June 30 (rain date: Friday, July 1).
Festivities start at 6:30 p.m. with DJ Philip Tan playing pop, soul, funk, and other classic tunes, followed by Pressure Cooker at 7:45 p.m. Recent Somerville High School graduate Britney Flores will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and fireworks will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m.
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Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte
A simple cruise in your car might put you in the poor house. It’s déjà vu, sort of.
The current rise in gas prices reminds me of the gas shortage of the 70s. Long lines at gas stations looking for fuel for my ‘72 Plymouth Duster. Gas stations were selling out. It was mayhem. I pay over $100 to fill up.
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Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC (“Greystar”), a global leader in the investment, development, and management of commercial properties and rental housing, throughout the world and locally in Greater Boston, formalized its entry into the life sciences sector with the start of vertical construction of 74 Middlesex Avenue (“74M”).
74M and future projects in planning will strengthen the emerging life sciences cluster forming in the bustling Assembly Square district, which already includes more than a million square feet of permitted projects, and are part of Greystar’s long-term growth strategy.
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By Luda Tang
On June 23, the Gilman Square Civic Advisory Committee (CAC) conducted a public meeting concerning the redevelopment of Gilman Square, hosted by Rachel Nadkarni from the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD). During the meeting, advisory members reviewed the comments received so far about the Gilman Square reconstruction plan, laying the groundwork for its ultimate execution.
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Get ready for summer fun at the City and Somerville Arts Council’s Fourth of July celebration. Enjoy live music, food, and of course, a big, bold fireworks display. Head to Trum Field on Thursday, June 30, at 6:30 p.m. (rain date July 1). Due to large crowds and noise associated with the fireworks, the city recommends that attendees leave pets at home and avoid bringing unnecessary bags or backpacks, all of which are subject to inspection. For more information, call 311 (617-666-3311) or https://somervilleartscouncil.org/fireworks.
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