The playground, now in front of the Somerville Public Library at 79 Highland Avenue, features nature-inspired play structures for toddlers and kids ages 2 through 12, swings, slides, misting poles, a story walk, and seating areas. The renovation was made possible through funding from the Community Preservation Act and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts PARC Grant Program.

Learn about the green features in the new Somerville High School building. Watch a virtual tour with Project Architect Matt Rice from SMMA and created by Somerville City TV. Find out how windows in science labs harvest daylight, see the solar panels, solar thermal array, and wind turbine installed as instructional technologies for Career and Technical Education students in the Electrical Program, and learn how the green roof filters rainwater and can be turned into a vegetable garden.

Learn about the SHS Building Project: https://www.shsproject.org/

Visit the Bittersweet exhibition at the Somerville Museum this week and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa in exchange for a promise of a good deed. Hours are Thursday, March 17, 2:00 – 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.,  Saturday, March 19, 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.,Westwood Road, Somerville.

Created by two of Latin America’s leading artists, José Falconi from Peru and Santiago Montoya from Columbia, Bittersweet expands upon their original collaboration in Columbia, titled, El Dorado Chocolaterie.

Numerous politicians from various offices and former elected officials stopped into Sally’s O’Brien’s yesterday to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.

Among those who attended were  Bill Galvin, Secretary of State; Senator Diana Dizoglio, candidate for State Auditor; Terrence Kennedy Governor’s Council; Kim Driscoll, Mayor of Salem and candidate for Lieutenant Governor; Peter Koutoujian Sheriff Middlesex , Somerville City Councilor Kristen Strezo;  Somerville Mayor Katjana Ballantyne; Marian Ryan Middlesex District Attorney; former Congressman Michael Capuano, former Somerville Mayor Dorothy Kelly Gay and former Somerville Aldermen, Maryann Hueston , Kenny Joyce and  Bob Mcwatters. It was a great night and a real political who’s who.

Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services is joining with other area service providers in a campaign to encourage COVID-19 booster shots.

The Metro Boston Aging and Disability Resource Consortium (ADRC) was recently awarded a grant from the Administration for Community Living to promote COVID-19 booster vaccinations to the populations they serve. The Metro Boston ADRC is comprised of community organizations that support older adults, persons with disabilities, and their caregivers: Boston Center for Independent Living, Minuteman Senior Services, Mystic Valley Elder Services, Somerville Cambridge Elder Services and Springwell.

The thoughtfulness and lively attributes of Pearl Street Tattoo Club originate with owners Arran and Aisha and their goals of inclusivity, community, and accountability. The entry seating is shaped like shells with pearl cushions and is surrounded by affirmative messaging and artwork from their inclusive community. This commitment to inclusivity is exhibited for BIPOC clientele by offering color tests to see how different colors heal and interact before a full-color tattoo. Arran works alongside three additional artists, Sarah Rose, Jayde, and Jay, who all illustrate different styles of tattooing.

Adam Green and friends at the Neighborhood Restaurant this morning. — Photo by Claudia Ferro

Adam Green celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in style. Adam and friends got together this morning to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and enjoy the great food of the Neighborhood Restaurant in Union Square.

We wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

Before John Cena and Hulk Hogan there was Bruno Sammartino and Gorilla Monsoon.

In the late ‘60’s and ‘70’s my friends and I went to the old Boston Garden to watch wrestling. Guys like BoBo Brazil, Professor Turo Tanaka and Andre the Giant thrilled us with their highly choreographed moves. We loved it and bought into the antics. We watched it on TV and we went to see the live matches. My pals and I actually used to wrestle down in one of the guy’s cellars. We couldn’t do a flying drop kick, but we did try to toss each other around in our makeshift “ring.”

Open Positions: Three; Term: Three years

The Somerville Public Library Board of Trustees seeks three new members, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for residents with a range of experience, skills, expertise, and perspectives to share their talents and insights with their community.