Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

I got a call from my daughter last night. When I saw her name come up on my phone I immediately said what every parent says when their kid calls, “Is everything okay?” Thankfully, it was.

The reason she called was to share an old Christmas memory with me. She was in the process of finding the right Christmas tree for her family. Her husband was driving her and their kids around tree shopping.

Assembly Row hosted for the third year on December 5, an Ice Sculpture Stroll sponsored by Capital One. Participants followed a map to discover all ten sculptures and treats throughout the property.

Attendees also enjoyed music, giveaways and earned an Assembly memento when they completed the map.

Governor Charlie Baker addressed those gathered at Somerville City Hall last week to witness the presentation of the $4.4 million grant by MassWorks in support of the Clarendon Hill redevelopment project.

By Jim Clark

A $4.4 million grant was formally presented to the City of Somerville by Governor Charlie Baker at a gathering of state and local officials and other interested parties at City Hall last Wednesday, December 4.

The state grant is intended to fund renovation of streets and other infrastructure elements associated with the Clarendon Hill redevelopment project.

Visitors sampled food from international cuisines at the opening of Nibble Kitchen in Bow Market, on December 3.

By Shira Laucharoen

At long last, the much-anticipated Nibble Kitchen finally celebrated its grand opening on December 3 in Union Square’s Bow Market. The first restaurant nationally to be opened by an arts council, the Somerville Arts Council, Nibble Kitchen rejoices in the spirit of international eats and features a rotating menu of global cuisines. Mayor Joseph Curtatone was present during the revelries and led a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Illuminations Tour 2019 takes place Saturday, December 14, 4:30 to 9:00 p.m. Any leftover tickets will be sold at City Hall the night of the event. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for children (12 and under) and seniors (60+). Cash or check only. Proceeds go toward funding the public programs of the Somerville Arts Council. For more information: go to: www.somervilleartscouncil.org/illuminationstour.

The Somerville City Council Finance Committee recently examined new growth valuation and tax levy growth as part of its regular business. — Photo by Adam Parise

By Adam Parise

Last Tuesday, December 3, Somerville residents and City Council Members gathered in the Committee Room of City Hall to discuss the Finance Committee’s business in the city of Somerville.

Compromise is often a hard thing to achieve. Especially when those with opposing points of view assume an intractable stance on an issue. Still, sometimes there is simply no other way to function and move forward unless some common ground is established.

One thing that all of us should be able to agree on is that everyone who travels on our city streets should feel that they can do so in safety and without undue restriction or impediment in their movements from place to place.

Holiday Inn Boston-Bunker Hill was delighted to welcome Cobble Hill residents and Somerville first responders and their families over the weekend to enjoy a breakfast with Santa. The morning was full of holiday cheer as guests dined, laughed, and took photos with Santa Claus. The Holiday Inn Boston-Bunker Hill is located at 30 Washington St., Somerville, MA 02143. For more information, call (617) 628-1000.

Arrests:
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Jeremy Cardarelli, December 4, 9:45 p.m., arrested at Highland Ave. on charges of disorderly conduct, trespassing, and resisting arrest.

Curt Raposa, December 6, 7:28 p.m., arrested at Highland Ave. on charges of operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor, alcohol from open container, and resisting arrest.