Eagle Feathers #150– The Somerville Seafarers

By Bob (Monty) Doherty

In 1614, British Captain John Smith, Admiral of New England, was the first European explorer to map the Northeast coast including what is now our city. At that time, the area now known as Somerville was an island.

A sure fact of life in our city is that our cars just aren’t allowed to stay put. Whether due to snow emergencies in the winter or street cleaning and maintenance in the balmier seasons, we are so often called upon to do the city’s bidding when it comes to getting our vehicles – and our wallets – out of harm’s way.

~Photos by Claudia Ferro

A free and simple Easter egg hunt took place at the Connexion Community Easter Egg Hunt in East Somerville’s Chuckie Harris Park last Saturday afternoon, where there was tons of fun and plenty of eggs.

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Off the Shelf correspondent Dennis Daly recently made a pilgrimage to the wilds of Kentucky and met a monk. The monk writes poetry. Dennis reviews poetry. Here is the result:

Review by Dennis Daly

Paraclete Press is a publisher of Christian books, music and DVD’s from Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox and Jewish perspectives and traditions.

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Mark Stevick is a professor of Creative Writing at Gordon College in Wenham, MA.

Arrests:
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Ryan Melo, of 20 Fellsway West, March 26, 11:03 a.m., arrested at Fellsway West on warrant charges of possession of a class A drug and conspiracy to violate drug law.

Jonathan Machado, of 350 Revere Beach Blvd., Revere, March 27, 5:52 p.m., arrested at Moreland St. on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon.

By William C. Shelton

(The opinions and views expressed in the commentaries and letters to the Editor of The Somerville Times belong solely to the authors and do not reflect the views or opinions of The Somerville Times, its staff or publishers)

I can’t count the number of people that I care about who have been priced out of our city. I suppose I could tell you some of their stories to add “human interest” to this column. But if you’ve been here even a few years, you can provide your own list.

Community invited to attend this free event to understand the impact of digital dependence and learn strategies for addressing the challenges of digital socialization

On Tuesday, April 3^rd, filmmaker, writer, professor and producer of “Celling Your Soul”, Joni Siani, will facilitate an examination of our love/hate relationships with our digital devices and the impacts and reactions of the first digitally socialized generation. All are invited to join this free film screening and discussion event on April 3^rd, 2018, 6:30-8:30pm at Cohen Auditorium, Aidekman Arts Center, Tufts University, 40 Talbot Avenue, Medford, MA.

The City’s annual Patriot’s Day celebration, to be held at Foss Park on Mon., April 16 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Annual celebration of the historic event to include colonial games, refreshments, visit by “Paul Revere” on horseback

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 1 Alderman Matt McLaughlin, and the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission invite all residents and community members to the City’s annual Patriot’s Day celebration, to be held at Foss Park on Mon., April 16, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Co-sponsored by the Preservation Commission, Historic Somerville, the Somerville Museum, and East Somerville Main Streets, the day’s events will include Colonial games, light refreshments, live music by the Somerville High School band, and a visit from “Paul Revere” on horseback on his historic ride from Boston to Lexington through Somerville.

Program open to Somerville youth ages 16 and older. Employment opportunities available in City departments and with local business partners.

Attention Somerville Youth! The Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program will be accepting applications for summer 2018 starting Monday, April 2. Through the annual program, more than 100 Somerville teens will be placed within city departments as well as with private business partners in Somerville. Eligible students must be Somerville residents, enrolled in high school, and at least 16 years of age. Limited opportunities are available for youth that are at least 15 years of age with the Department of Recreation.