The prevalence of burnout syndrome in the community has been brought to the attention of the City Council.

By Jennifer Grimes

On July 11, the Somerville City Council discussed ways to manage burnout in the community and how to reduce stress for those who are constantly juggling their home and work life.

The Council examined the need for home/work balance.

The Friday Night Fight this year is scheduled for Saturday, August 17, at Dilboy, hosted by Somerville Youth Development & Boxing Club, located at 18 Otis Street. The event starts at 5:00 p.m. and will run most likely to 10:00 p.m. Tickets will be on sale shortly. Meanwhile, you can go to their Facebook page and let them know you are coming.

It’s been getting pretty darn hot lately. And it’s looking like we’ll be facing a good little stretch of even more hot weather in the days and – yes, even maybe – the weeks to come.

The city has opened cooling centers now. Thanks for that. Beyond this there’s little to be done other than exercise a little common sense to minimize dangers of heat stroke. Watch your activity levels, get plenty of water, etc. Just be careful and do the right things. You’ll make it.

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Most readers of the Times will have noticed that Ayanna Pressley, Somerville’s Representative in U.S. Congress, has been thrust into the media spotlight lately as a result of personal attacks by the President. However, Times readers and Representative Pressley’s constituents in general may not be aware that Representative Pressley recently took a major step in defense of American democracy, which has received too little attention: she signed on as a cosponsor of H.J. Res. 48, also known as the “We the People Amendment,” which if enacted would amend the U.S. Constitution to affirm that (1) money spent to influence elections shall be regulated by Congress and the states and is not considered protected free speech under the First Amendment, and (2) rights granted under the United States Constitution are the rights of natural persons, and are not the rights of artificial incorporated entities.

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD), in collaboration with Block Properties, LLC are pleased to announce the affordable rental opportunities for two rental apartments, both located at 3 Ward Street, Somerville. The apartments are available for rent through the Inclusionary Housing Program via an application and lottery process for income-eligible households with a combined gross income that meets the income eligibility requirements detailed below.

 This article is from 2003,  Yellow Moon Book Store on Somerville Ave. has since closed.

On a nondescript stretch of Somerville Avenue just outside Porter Square, there is an unexpected storefront, Yellow Moon Press. It is a veritable treasure trove of story, poetry books, CDs and tapes, that celebrate the oral tradition.

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Zvi A. Sesling, the Poet Laureate of Brookline, MA, is an award winning poet whose poetry is online and in print in more than 200 publications and numerous countries. He publishes Muddy River Books and edits Muddy River Poetry Review. He reviews books for the Boston Small Press and Poetry Scene. Sesling is the author of four volumes of poetry as well as two chapbooks, Across Stones of Bad Dreams and Love Poems From Hell. He lives in Brookline, MA. with his wife Susan J. Dechter.       

Open Positions: one position available
Term: 3 years
Availability: Immediate

The City of Somerville is currently seeking applicants for one open position on the Somerville Conservation Commission. The Conservation Commission is devoted to preserving and protecting Somerville’s natural environment with an emphasis on several specific areas: wetlands, open space, and community gardens. The key responsibility of members is to protect the City’s wetlands and rivers via their authority to administer and enforce the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and Rivers Protection Act. In addition, the Commission plays an important role as a sounding board for open space planning and open space initiatives. The City’s community gardens program, which offers gardening plots to residents, is also overseen by the Commission.

Arrests:
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Shawn Smith, of 15 Sheafe, Malden, July 15, 7:25 p.m., arrested at Temple St. on charges of carrying a firearm with ammunition, drug possession to distribute, possession of a class B drug, carrying a firearm without a license, aggravated assault and battery, possession of ammunition without FID card, and witness intimidation.

Vincent J. Piro, Age 78, of Medford and East Dennis, formally of Somerville, Mass., died peacefully on July 19 surrounded by family. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Karen Lee (Kelly) Piro, 18 months ago. He was a devoted father to Lisa Bowler and her husband, Brian, and Vincent and Michael Piro. He was a loving grandfather to Katie and Will Bowler and Ella and Vincent Piro.