Street sweeping resumes on Thursday, April 1. Vehicles cannot be parked on the side of the street being swept to allow sweepers to clear debris from the road. Vehicles parked in a street sweeping zone during posted hours may be ticketed.

The continuing COVID-19 crisis has certainly put a damper on our ability to enjoy the usual holiday celebrations in normal ways. So it may be that both religious-minded and secular folks will have to deal with yet another special occasion in semi- or total isolation.

And in spite of vaccinations being well underway, it doesn’t help to know that in spite of our best efforts to avoid it, the lurking danger is still out there when we’re forced to venture out to buy necessities, to take a walk and get a little fresh air and exercise, and so on. It’s the sad reality we all have to face at this time, until the danger finally goes away.

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I was fortunate to catch up with Somerville painter Adam Adkison. Originally from the hinterlands of Wyoming, he has found a home in our rich creative hub. From his website:

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“My name is Katherine Turner and am a senior at Endicott College. I’m a double major in Criminal Justice and Psychology. I plan to further pursue an education at Suffolk University for an advanced degree, and hopefully realize a career in data analytics. I live in a small town of Wrentham, MA, and I am a huge New England sports fan!”

As more residents have access to the COVID-19 vaccine, including essential and service industry workers, the City of Somerville is moving forward with some additional modest business reopening steps starting Monday, April 5. Somerville is still reopening at a more cautious pace than the state, remaining in a modified Phase 3, Step 1 of the State’s reopening plan until further notice.

Somerville Firefighters responded to a fire at 657-659 Somerville Avenue on Saturday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. on March 27. Firefighters at the fire station at Somerville Avenue and Lowell Street were alerted to the fire by a passing bicyclist who banged on the fire station door. Arriving firefighters discovered a fully engulfed fourth floor balcony which was rapidly spreading.

Mayor Joe Curtatone leads a ceremony to honor George Dilboy and Greek Independence Day in Somerville.

Arrests:
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Christopher Towle, March 24, 5:30 p.m., arrested at Assembly Row on warrant charges of shoplifting by asportation, trespassing, possession of a burglarious instrument, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, larceny over $1200, and attempt to commit a crime.

Cliff Notez, award-winning multi-digital media artist, musician, organizer and filmmaker, educator Berklee College of Music will be participating.

A citywide poetry program starting this April 

The Somerville Council of PTSAs is pleased to announce their spectacular line-up of poet presenters for Somerville Poetry Open 2021! Everyone in Somerville is invited to participate in poetry this spring, launching April 1.