Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte
Somerville folks are a tough breed.
If you grew up in the Somerville of the 50’s 60’s ’70’s and 80’s, we survived some wild times. We’re not about to just give in to a virus that has completely messed up our way of life. Our inborn sense of survival and common sense will hopefully guide us through the deadly storm of the Coronavirus.
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By Max Eidelman
The Somerville Arts Council met for its third virtual town hall meeting last Tuesday. Much of the discussion concerned a year-end recap of the progress that has been made during the pandemic to support the local arts community, but plans for the future were addressed as well.
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Two more Somerville restaurants will be closing for the winter. Highland Kitchen and Dali Restaurant & Tapas Bar have shuttered their doors until spring of next year. They will be missed, but we look forward to their return then. Please keep in mind how important it is to support our small businesses and shop local.
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This holiday season looks quite different than years past for many of us. Usually, we host between 30-35 people on Christmas Eve. This year, it will be just the two of us. Sure, there will be phone calls, FaceTime, or whatever other platform you use to be in touch with family and friends. I know it’s not the same, but I’m grateful nonetheless. Thank goodness for technology. With the vaccines on the horizon, better days are headed our way. May this pave the way for an outstanding 2021.
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The shopping is well underway, and all the presents should be wrapped on time. And once the plans for the big day have been made, don’t forget to slow down, relax and enjoy the holiday season and all the finer things that come with it, in spite of the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought upon us.
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Thank you to the student members of the Somerville High School National Honor Society and staff for their generous contribution to the SHA Holiday Drive. Somerville Housing Authority appreciates you!
— Somerville Housing Authority
Michael R. Foster – 66, of Somerville passed away peacefully on December 9, 2020. Michael attended several Boston Public Schools, before moving to Somerville, where he attended St. Catherine’s School prior to graduating from Somerville High School in 1972. He went on to attend Fitchburg State College and graduated from Boston State College. Spent many years working in the motorcycle and automobile industry. A longstanding member of the New England Truck Association, including serving on their Board of Directors. He was an active member in the community, co-founding and coaching the Somerville boy’s youth basketball program, Tradition and coaching numerous girl’s Somerville Pride and Bay State Demons basketball teams. He also co-founded the Alex Foster Foundation, in part hosting a monthly grief support group with GRASP.
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