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By Joseph A. Curtatone

(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)

Innovation and Opportunity Lab

Are you passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship and want to help Somerville continue to foster a supportive environment for those opportunities? Apply for a spot in the newly created Innovation and Opportunity Lab. This advisory committee will be comprised of nine members, and aims to advance local innovation economy by forging partnerships and examining best practices around municipal innovation policies. A list of qualifications as well as application instructions can be found at www.somervillema.gov/innovationlab. For more information, contact Ben Sommer at BSommer@somervillema.gov. Applications are due Friday, September 22.

~Photos by Claudia Ferro

Wednesday, August 30, was the first day of school for Somerville Public Schools. This was the scene at the East Somerville Community School.

Congressman Capuano joined The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) at the Ralph and Jenny Center Thursday, August 24, for a free food distribution to local seniors through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). CSFP is a federally funded program that works to improve the health of low-income, elderly persons by supplementing their diets with nutritious U. S. Department of Agriculture-supplied foods. Pictured here, Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone, Catherine D’Amato, GBFB president and CEO (Somerville resident), and Congressman Michael Capuano.

Somerville has gained national recognition as an innovation hub, thanks to our local entrepreneurs and to smart growth technologies and companies who increasingly make Somerville their home.

With the city now poised for even more exciting growth and opportunity, Mayor Joseph Curtatone has established a new advisory committee that will take a broad approach to supporting innovation and entrepreneurship.

Authorities investigating the fatal shooting of a Malden teen in Somerville last week have placed the primary suspect in the case, Jonathan T. Perry, of Somerville, under arrest in Arlington.

By Charles Lane

The primary suspect in the Tuesday, August 29, shooting death of Tenzin Kunkhyen, 16, of Malden, at a Farragut Ave. residence was taken into custody by police in Arlington on Tuesday afternoon.

Jonathan T. Perry, 17, of Somerville was named by Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan as the primary suspect in the shooting last Thursday. According to reports, Perry was taken into custody without incident after being found hiding out at the Chestnut Manor apartments in Arlington.

Cindy Wilson and band will be performing at The Middle East Upstairs in Cambridge on Saturday, September 9. — Photo by Sean Dunn

By Jim Clark

After 40 some years of being one of the unmistakably signature voices of America’s preeminent party band of the 70s, 80s, and beyond, The B-52s, singer/songwriter Cindy Wilson is striking out on her own this year with a solo record and a tour to back it up.

The Somerville Chamber of Commerce Monthly Business After Hours takes place on Thursday, September 7, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., at Orleans, 65 Holland Street, Davis Square. Sponsored by Great Hill Dental. Hosted by Dana Iacopucci, Cubby Oil & Energy. RSVP with name(s) and affiliation(s) for you and your guest(s) to smackey@somervillechamber.org. No cover, excellent networking, free appetizers, business card drawing.

It’s fundraising time again for our favorite AM radio station that plays all those wonderful golden oldies.  Your donation is not tax deductible but will go towards running our favorite station on 740 AM and now 101.3 FM hosted by Bob Bittner. You can hear all the great music from 1930’s to the 1990’s. This kind of music is not available anywhere else. WJIB is the only station that plays the best music ever produced. Make a donation: send your check made out to WJIB at P.O. Box 308 in Bath, Maine 04530.

By Jim Clark

Police officers were dispatched to a Walnut St. location last Thursday on reports of a motor vehicle accident.

Upon arrival, the officers approached an unoccupied vehicle stopped in the middle of the street, which had damage to the passenger side front bumper.

Eagle Feathers #137– Fill the Boots

By Bob (Monty) Doherty

Since Labor Day of 1894, the first Monday in September has marked the annual tribute to the American worker. Its weekend celebration also observes the symbolic end of summer and the beginning of the new school year for kids and young adults.