Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte
Originally published on November 19, 2011
Remember how we used to roll our eyes when our parents told us how they could see five movies, buy candy, soda and popcorn, ride the trolleys all day and still come home with change of a quarter? Well, let’s congratulate ourselves because we have officially become our parents.
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~Photos by Bobbie Toner and Doug Holder
The ArtBeat festival, presented by Somerville Arts Council, is normally scheduled as a one-day event that attracts some 10,000 people, runs this year from Friday, July 10 to Saturday, July 18 and features a mix of virtual performances and real life installations around Somerville.
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By Alberto Gilman
The Somerville City Council’s Finance Committee met virtually on Thursday, July 9 to continue discussions over the proposed budget for FY21.
This was a Committee of the Whole meeting with all 11 councilors present. After Finance Committee Chair and Ward 2 Councilor J.T. Scott called the roll he recognized Ward 5 Councilor Mark Niedergang, who again wanted to address some of the line items from the police budget.
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The city is continuing its reopening plan with Phase 3 kicking in next Monday – if all goes well. Remember to get out there and support our local businesses as they open their doors for the first time in months. Let them know you care about keeping them going and how much you appreciate what the contribute to our community. Of course, stay safe by wearing your masks whenever appropriate and keep practicing that social distancing. We can make this work if we all work together!
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Somerville came together in support of Sue Barry, a 15-year employee at the Department of Public Works, who is battling cancer. Last Sunday, friends and family provided moral support to Sue in her recovery efforts. All of her friends were wearing T-shirts with her picture on it.
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