The Massachusetts Environmental Protection Act (MEPA) office issued a key approval for the USQ redevelopment project in Union Square this past week. The decision followed an extensive review of the project’s Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and examined all major potential environmental impacts associated with the revitalization program.

The City Council’s newly established Special Committee on Inclusive Equity; Gender, Families & Vulnerable Populations will take under consideration issues involving equitable funding for city programs.

By Jim Clark

While the nation proudly celebrates the monumental achievements of the U.S. Women’s Soccer team and their World Cup win this past weekend, the question of equitable pay for women players is taking focus in the wake of their victory.

Meagan O’Brien’s design and execution of Somerville’s latest mural is ready for viewing at the Lombardi Underpass in East Somerville. — Photos by Melissa Rosales

By  Melissa Rosales

Yellow swings from Chuckie Harris Park, pink triple-decker houses, blue bikes, Old Power House monument, Legoland giraffe at Assembly Row, and a “Welcome to Somerville” sign were painted on the new mural site along Lombardi Underpass last July 7 to create a new colorful welcome to Somerville.

Mary Marshall, Ward 3 School Committee candidate, is hosting the Somerville Sunsetters at her home, 43 Boston Street, this Thursday, July 11, at 7:00 p.m. Come join her for a great performance and a chance to meet and talk with Mary.

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By William C. Shelton

Considered as a system, Somerville is drastically out of balance. Severe imbalances exist between workers and jobs, residential and commercial property, open space and population, affordable and unaffordable housing, foreseeable city expenses and sustainable revenues, and within age and income distributions.

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By Greg Karczewski
President, US2

As we prepare for Thursday’s Planning Board meeting, I wanted to take the opportunity to sincerely thank the Union Square community for creating a vision for the future of Union Square and working together to realize it.

By SC

The Somerville Arts Council and the local non-profit organization Haitians United celebrated Somerville’s Haitian community by putting together Haiti in the ‘Ville!, an event full of art, music, dance, and food at the Center for Arts at the Armory on Saturday, July 6.

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This type of Chinese cabbage, which is similar to mustard greens, is a rich source of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. It has a sweet and slightly bitter flavor that is complimented with the sweet ginger and garlic. The soy and Sambal Oelek add a slightly salted and spicy element to the dish, topped with a nice toasted flavor provided by the sesame oil. You can even add some toasted sesame seeds for garnish. This side dish can be prepared, cooked and served in all about 15 minutes.

Sure, everybody complains about the price of everything, but nobody does anything about it. Or do they? Or can they?

Take the case of the recent MBTA fare hikes. Plenty of people complained about the raised rates, but with no effect. The one thing that was accomplished was increasing awareness of the many problems that the transit system is dealing with: mechanical failures, interruptions in service, and overall quality concerns.

Arrests:*

Joseph Norman, of 90 Flint St., July 4, 8:17 p.m., arrested at Bonair St. on charges of carrying a firearm without a license, carrying a firearm with ammunition, assault and battery on a police officer, and resisting arrest.