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Troy Thiboutot, of 39 Boylston St., Boston, July 10, 7:04 p.m., arrested at Middlesex Ave. on charges of shoplifting by concealing merchandise, removal of theft prevention device, and possession of a class B drug.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has issued a fish advisory for the Lower Mystic River area in Boston, Chelsea, Everett, Revere, and Somerville to provide guidance on fish consumption.

Thelma Anne (Robbins) Carriger – 86, A Lifelong resident of Somerville passed away on July 14, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Donald W. Carriger, Sr.

Mary Cassesso, CHA’s chief community officer and president of the CHA Foundation, and Mayor Joseph Curtatone greet guests at Assembly Square primary care clinic.

On Wednesday, July 11, Mayor Joseph Curtatone and staff from Cambridge Health Alliance came together to celebrate the opening of CHA’s newest primary care practice at Assembly Square in Somerville. Mary Cassesso, CHA’s chief community officer and president of the CHA Foundation, served as emcee of the event and kicked-off the speaking program with anecdotes about CHA’s long-standing commitment to the health and wellness of Somerville. Mayor Curtatone shared a few personal stories about his family’s connection to CHA. CEO Pat Wardell discussed the importance of primary care to local residents and CHA Board of Trustees chair Joshua Posner thanked the staff and community on behalf of the Board.

The City of Somerville’s Ethics Commission is currently seeking a Somerville resident to fill a mid-term vacancy on the five-member board. Ethics Commissioners serve three-year terms and are not term limited. Commissioners do not receive a stipend. For this vacancy, the applicant’s initial term would end June 30, 2019, and would be subject to re-appointment following required approvals by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. Of the five members, two are appointed by the Mayor and subject to approval by the Board of Aldermen, one member is appointed by the Board of Aldermen and subject to approval by the Mayor, one member is appointed by the School Committee, and one member is the Election Commissioner.

Villari’s Self Defense Center, 54 Union Square, Somerville, will offer free self-defense and personal protection classes August 20-26.

Classes will be offered for all students of all ages – elementary school, middle school, high school and college as well as parents and adults.

Executive Director of Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) Paul Hollings.

By Paul Hollings

Elder service agencies have long taken an in-home approach to helping people age in place, and shifting perspectives in the public health field are primed to highlight our role in helping people maintain health and wellness.

On August 4 and 5, 55 riders from Somerville will cycle up to 192 miles in the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) with the goal of topping last year’s record-breaking gift and raising $52 million for critical cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Somerville’s ArtFarm will see development in the design process this summer. — Photo courtesy of the City of Somerville

By Shira Laucharoen

While plans for the development of Somerville’s ArtFarm had previously been held back, the initiative will experience progress over the summer. There is no set date for the completion of the project, but organizers intend to make headway on construction documents this season, with the aim of having a bid package ready in 2019.