By Dennis Fischman

In her Dublin Murder Squad books, Tana French did the literary equivalent of lighting a candle from a candle: a minor character in Book 1 would turn up as the central figure of Book 2, and so on. The Somerville Public Library Mystery Book Club liked her writing so much, we unofficially dubbed ourselves the Boston Murder Squad!

Join East Somerville Main Streets this Saturday, July 27 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. for a block party on Cross Street East.  Enjoy  food from Rincon Mexicano and Rise and Shine Coffee House, live music from FM Collective, storytelling, art, games and activities. They want to hear from you,  share your dreams about what you want to see in East Somerville. 

The City of Somerville and Pathway for Immigrant Workers will host a free virtual immigration legal information session for local employers and lower-wage workers on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The information session will share how small employers can sponsor lower-wage workers for employment-based permanent residency. Employers and workers will have the opportunity to schedule an individual assessment with Pathways for Immigrant Workers to determine eligibility to receive pro-bono legal representation.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

This article first appeared in the May 29, 2010 edition of The Somerville Times

Here it is, the hot weather. The sweating, the shortness of breath and the scantily clad people!

It’s all back. We asked for it, and we got it. Please come up with a better line than, “Is it hot enough for ya?” That one is played out. If you ask me if it’s hot enough for me, I usually say, “no, my deodorant stopped working four hours ago, my underwear is stuck to me, and the air conditioning in my truck is blowing hot air.

District Attorney Ryan, campers of the Somerville YMCA and Bear, the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office Comfort Dog, pose for a photo.

Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan hosted a Summer Safety event at the YMCA in Somerville this week. It was part of District Attorney Ryan’s annual effort to educate children on ways to keep themselves safe during the summer months.

Pecos Wind Power will be testing of their 85-kW PW85 prototype wind turbine with the aid of the DOE’s award of $200,00.

On Wednesday, July 17, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) selected Pecos Wind Power in Somerville as part of its 2024 Competitiveness Improvement Project (CIP). These selections will advance distributed wind turbine technology through testing and commercialization, providing more certified technology options for clean energy deployment.

“The Mountain’s Farmers” by Colette Brésilla.

Se Réfleter Dans celebrates the dynamic vision of Haitian-born painter, textile designer, and sculptor Colette Brésilla who explores the cultural and creative contexts as a tool for social change. Curated from the artist’s private collection, the exhibition is organized thematically into a fifteen-piece series of work with a remarkable interpretation of mirrored images which, like their reflections, can be ambiguous and even contradictory; yet a glaring characterization of the complexities of human identity both personal and cultural.

Are you on the hunt for your next apartment in Somerville? Get guidance from the Somerville Office of Housing Stability (OHS) at a rental housing information session on Thursday, July 25, at the City Hall Annex (50 Evergreen Ave.) from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Whether you’re a first-time renter or looking to relocate within Somerville, this session will provide practical guidance and empower you to navigate the rental process with confidence. Topics cover preparing for the housing process, renting basics, navigating the market, and available resources for moving costs. To learn more and register to attend, visit: tinyurl.com/OHSsearch.

Middlesex County high school students submitted their works of art to be put on display at the county courthouse.   Somerville High School student, Ambika Bhardwaj, with guests.

The Middlesex County Superior Court hosted a Student Art Exhibit Launch and luncheon on Friday, June 21, at the courthouse at 200 Tradecenter Drive in Woburn.