Thirty-fourth Middlesex District State Rep. Christine Barber.

After a historic vote in the House of Representatives in February and state Senate in early May, the Work and Family Mobility Act was just voted for final passage in the House and Senate. The bill, filed by Representative Christine Barber of Somerville and Medford, with Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier and Senators Brendan Crighton and Adam Gomez, enables all state residents to apply for a standard Massachusetts driver’s license regardless of immigration status.

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I had some leftover ricotta from another recipe I made this week. I also had some brioche that needed to be used up. Immediately I knew what I would make. I remember this snack from my childhood. My Sicilian uncle made this often and it soon became one of my favorite snacks growing up. Don’t skip the black pepper, it really melds the flavors together. Give it a try, you won’t be sorry.

After the long winter months and the ups and downs of spring weather, we are clearly running headlong into the bright, sunny days of summer.

For kids, summer vacation is a well-deserved reward for all the hard work and irreplaceable time invested in the previous school year.

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Review by Hecmely Ferreiras

In an anthology of emotionally captivating poems, I was introduced to five female Latin American poets. These poets have carefully, yet effortlessly captured similar themes of motherhood, dreams, and quiet sadness. I enjoyed reading the Spanish versions of each poem and comparing how the English translations somehow miss out on a bit of the passion and intensity that the Spanish tongue offers. I chose two poems from each author to analyze and digest the depths of each line.

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While living at the Shim Gwang Sa (Mind Light Temple) from 2005-2021, Zen Master Sebastian Rizzon had the unique experience of living with and learning directly from enlightened Zen Master Chang Sik Kim for over 16 years. Currently working as a visual artist and writer while finishing editing his upcoming book, Into the Mind, a poetic exploration of the Zen practice. He is a Zen Sword and Martial Arts Master in the art of Shim Gum Do (Mind Sword Way) and Shin Boep (Body Dharma) and the founder of the Zen Art Center at the Joy Street Studios in Somerville, teaching students how to use meditation to find inspiration and enhance the art of life.

Arrests:
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Muhammed-Faruq Soyege, May 25, 2:48 p.m., arrested at Foley St. on warrant charges of attempt to commit a crime, forgery of check, identity fraud, utter false check, and larceny over $1200.

Carla Sousa, May 26, 12:21 p.m., arrested at Assembly Row on a charge of shoplifting by concealing merchandise.

New Director to Oversee Expansion and Reorganization of Services

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne today announced Karin Carroll, MPH, has been hired as the City of Somerville’s Director of Health and Human Services. In addition to overseeing the ongoing work of the department, Carroll will be charged with expanding and reorganizing services to best serve the community and advance the Ballantyne administration’s focus on equity. 

~Photos by Claudia Ferro
The City of Somerville held a ceremony of remembrance to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while in service to our country.