Topics covered include from this May 15, 2024 meeting:

Somerville HS student Anna Howe learns how to use the DaVinci Xi surgical robot at the CHA Cambridge Hospital Operating Room.

Cambridge Health Alliance, a community health system serving Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s metro-north communities, recently hosted an exciting event for local students interested in healthcare careers. As part of CHA’s Career Pathways Program, high school students from Somerville participated in a special Saturday Program at CHA Cambridge Hospital.

Matheus Moreira with Big Brother mentor Richard D’Isidoro

At seven-years-old, Matheus Moreira, of Somerville, was matched with his mentor, with whom he refers to as his Big Brother, Richard D’Isidoro, of Hingham, through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts (BBBSEM), the state’s leading one-to-one youth mentoring program.

Kristen Butler (left) receives the District Award of Merit from John Tumblin, District Commissioner of the Sons of Liberty District, Scouting America.

Pack 3 and Troop 3 Somerville, serving youth as part of Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America), are proud to announce that Kristen Butler, Scoutmaster of Troop 3 and Committee Chair of Pack 3, has been named the recipient of the District Award of Merit for 2024. This award is given by the Sons of Liberty District of Scouting America, and recognizes exceptional service to Scouts and Scouting.

Al Stiehler is interviewed for the position of Chief for the Somerville Police Department.

Applications for Two New Members Due by Monday, September 30, 2024

The Somerville Commission for Women (SCW) is actively seeking two new volunteer members to join their ranks, and we welcome applications from all Somerville residents. This is a chance for community members with diverse experiences, skills, and perspectives to contribute their passion for women’s rights to our vibrant community.

— Photo courtesy of Somerville FD

Lt. C. Darrel Richardson was promoted to the rank of Captain at the May 9th City Council meeting. Captain Richardson is a 22-year member of the Somerville Fire Department. Richardson is seen here with Chief Charles Breen following his promotion ceremony at City Hall on May 9, 2024.

On Sunday, May 19, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., the Somerville Bike Kitchen is hosting its annual Bike Pageant at Somernova in the Aeronaut Brewing Courtyard at 14 Tyler St., or, in case of rain, at The Dojo at 15 Properzi Way. Somerville Bike Kitchen’s Somerville Bike Pageant is a celebration of unique, fun, creative, colorful and/or otherwise one-of-a-kind bikes. The event will have a handful of prize categories, ranging from self-explanatory to entirely unserious. The pageant is an excuse to come out, meet people and look at other people’s great, beloved, funny, wacky, rusty, stylish, mostly safe bikes. Anyone with a bike they want to share can enter it in the pageant. The event is free to attend and participate. For more information on categories, or to pre-register your bike, visit somervillebikekitchen.org.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

A quick drive to Medford’s Mystic Lakes was a prime make out area. Parking there was nicknamed “watching the submarine races.” The cops were pretty laid-back dealing with all the cars. You never knew when that flashlight would shine in your face but it was worth the cat and mouse game. I have my own memories about parking down the lanes and here are more comments: