The Fourth of July holds a special significance in the hearts of truly patriotic Americans. Not only is it a time to celebrate the birth of our nation, but it also happens to fall at the best time of year to make good times happen, summer.

Who among us doesn’t enjoy the occasion? Who can resist the warm glow of good fellowship between friends, neighbors and families as the “birthday” of our nation comes around?

Deborah DiRuzza

DiRuzza, Deborah “Debbie” (Netto) of Revere, MA and Freedom, NH passed away on July 1, 2018 at the age of 64.

Born and raised in Somerville to the late John and Virginia Netto. Beloved wife of 39 years to Joseph “Joe” DiRuzza of Revere and the owner and operator of Signarama in Saugus. Devoted mother of Danielle DiRuzza of Revere and John DiRuzza of Revere and the owner & operator of Motor Worx in Peabody. Adoring niece of Doris DiRuzza and her late husband Jack of East Boston and Jean DeMarco and her late husband Anthony of Revere.

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Somerville writer Ed Meek chimes in with this review of a new novel by local novelist L.M. Brown.

The 2018 Summer Meals program began on July 2. Free breakfast and lunch prepared by Somerville’s award-winning Food and Nutrition Services Department will be available all summer for youth under the age of 19.

On Wednesday, July 4, City offices will be closed for the Fourth of July. Starting on July 4, trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be on a one-day delay for the rest of the week. There won’t be street sweeping and parking meters and resident permit parking enforcement won’t be in effect.

Arrests:
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Matthew Henebury, of 70 Boston St., June 26, 1:43 p.m., arrested at Highland Ave. on warrant charges of larceny over $1200 and felony daytime breaking and entering.

Public Buildings with Air Conditioning
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Somerville Public Libraries (All Branches closed July 4)

• Central Library (79 Highland Ave.) – 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., Monday – Thursday
• East Branch (115 Broadway) – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday, 2 – 6 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday
• West Branch (40 College Ave.) – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday + Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.  Tuesday

Plenty of spaces are still open for our second session of the Somerville CIT/LIT Job Readiness program.  The program serves approximately twenty four, 13-15 year olds in a 4 weeklong session. With partnership from the Somerville YMCA, Somerville Community Youth Program, Healey Community School and the Teen Empowerment Program this motivational program provides youth leadership, team building, and job readiness training activities.

Members of the public are invited to attend and speak at a Monday, July 9, Public Hearing on the application of the Union Square Neighborhood Council (USNC) requesting to be designated by the City as the neighborhood council for the Union Square area.