Ribbon cutting at the reopening celebration
~Photo by Mark Hoffman

The Somerville Community Growing Center celebrated its reopening last Saturday morning with a crowd of friends, neighbors, and volunteers.

Arrests:
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Jarrod Lee, of 46 Prospect St., Brockton, June 18, 2:38 p.m., arrested at Middlesex Ave. on a charge of violation of city ordinance possession of a dangerous weapon.

Jose Escobar, of 15B Hamlet St., June 19, 11:43 p.m., arrested at McGrath Hwy. on warrant charges of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, not being in possession of license, and no inspection sticker.

Starting today, Monday, June 24, a detour will be in place during work hours on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m., in Union Square. Eastbound traffic will be detoured onto Webster Ave. to Prospect St., and northbound traffic from Webster Ave. will be required to turn left onto Washington St. Police details will be on site to assist with all traffic during work hours. MBTA bus routes 85 Outbound, 86 Outbound, 87 Inbound, and 91 Outbound will be diverted via Webster Ave. and Prospect St.

~Photos courtesy of Encore Boston Harbor

The $2.6 billion Encore Boston Harbor will open its doors at 10 a.m. June 23, 2019.

Encore Boston Harbor features 210,000 square feet of gaming space with more than 3,100 state-of-the-art slot machines and 231 table games. The two-level casino also offers private gaming rooms with secluded terraces, as well as an 88-table Poker Room.

A performance of Alone Together will take place on July 7, 1:30 p.m. at Arts at the Armory in Somerville.

By NaBeela Washington

Marshall “Gripp” Gillson, a local writer, playwright, and mental health advocate, is presenting an original performance of Alone Together on July 7, 1:30 p.m. at Arts at the Armory in Somerville. The play focuses on a black couple trapped during a blizzard who both struggle to confront their own mental health issues.

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“Reagan Esther Myer is a multimedia one-woman show that uses live music, video, and dialogue to tell the story of life in a patriarchal speculative future where ThotBot brain implants use algorithms to turn your thoughts in Value. Not your typical glitched-out one-woman dystopian extravaganza full of beautiful electro-pop music, VHS-fueled video spectacle, and terrors born of our social and political zeitgeist. ”

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By Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone

Taking a closer look at notable city data – and interesting numbers. With the official start of summer just around the corner, here is a look at some stats related to summer in Somerville.

44 park features: There are more than 80 parks and open spaces in Somerville and each includes a variety of features and amenities. So how do you know which parks suit your needs? On the City’s website we have a list a list of all City-, private-, and State-owned open spaces and what is available at each. Our list includes 44 different amenities including water features, sports fields and courts, playgrounds, and great views. To see the full list and plan your park visits for the summer, visit bit.ly/SomervilleOpenSpace. 

Family Fun Day, Fireworks and more planned for Summer 2019

“Summertime in Somerville” officially kicks off with the annual Family Fun Day event on Saturday, June 22, from noon to 4:00 p.m. at Trum Field (rain date June 23). Summertime in Somerville events run from June until September with a variety of free events open to people of all ages. Following Family Fun Day, the City will host its annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration at Trum Field on Thursday, June 27 (rain date June 28), beginning with live entertainment at 6:30 p.m.

By Stephanie Hirsch

This month, I’m giving a shout-out to two chefs who spend their free time making delicious meals for people who need them. Rob Torino and Jerry Pierce, pictured here in the kitchen at Connexion, cook for the Come to the Table dinner that’s sponsored by the Somerville Food Security Coalition.