The Rosebud, by Heather Balchunas, 2009, acrylic on canvas, is a depiction of the iconic diner car in Davis Square. Her work has changed over the years from painting diners and blues singers to the beauty in nature.

By Harry Kane

Supporting artists has been an important part of Somerville’s diverse and creative history for a long time. For budding artists, showcasing work is validating, and growing the passion for creating impactful art can be an opening to finding a deeper meaning in life.

Community members are invited to celebrate the renovation of Henry Hansen Park honoring Sgt. Henry O. “Hank” Hansen, a Magoun Square resident killed in action just one week after participating in the first flag-raising on Iwo Jima’s Mount Suribachi. The new park features include a memorial wall and plaques honoring Sgt. Hansen and main branches of the armed services, a seating wall, water bottle filler, native landscape plantings, and more. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Thursday, November 7, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Henry Hansen Park, located at 70 Partridge Ave. at the corner of Medford St. and Partridge Ave. Learn more about the park and the ribbon cutting.

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By Beatriz Gómez Mouakad

On October 8, 2023, the Somerville School Construction Advisory Group (CAG) held its first meeting. Formed by the Mayor’s Administration, this group includes community members from the Benjamin Brown School and Winter Hill Innovation and Community School (WHICS) along with representatives from advocacy organizations like Padres Latinos de Somerville Public Schools and the Green New Deal for Somerville Schools. The goal of this group is to develop recommendations for a new school’s location and scope, which include considering the Brown School to be part of a joint new facility.

Here we were again, setting our clocks and watches back an hour last Sunday. The days are growing shorter, and this will only shorten them further.

So, who thought this thing up anyway? Spring forward, fall back. Or is that fall forward, spring back? The only way we can ever be sure is if we’re early or late for church Sunday morning, or whatever it is you do on Sunday morning.

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For this recipe I used tri-color carrots since that’s what I received in my produce share. Feel free to use whatever carrots you have, or even parsnips. This is a great side dish that goes well with any protein of your choosing. It’s even delicious served at room temperature.

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Review by Off the Shelf correspondent Lee Varon

Mary Bonina’s latest chapbook Lunch in Chinatown (Cervena Barva Press,2024), is a window into the lives of immigrants who come to this country seeking a new beginning. In her work as an ESL teacher Bonina taught English to adult students from all over the world.

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Some years ago, I was the guest poet for the Voices of Israel organization. I traveled to Israel, lectured and gave workshops. I stayed on a kibbutz, and also at the home of poet/artist Helen Bar-Lev. I am glad to reconnect with her!

Senator Elizabeth Warren defeats Republican opponent John Deaton and returns to the Senate  for a third term.

Weather permitting, this Thursday, November 7, between approximately 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. City contractors will pave a portion of Boston Avenue at the intersection of Broadway where work took place previously. 

Paving marking/striping will follow shortly after paving.