~Photos by Claudia Ferro

The annual Career & Technical Education (CTE) Fair took place on Saturday, March 25, at the Somerville High School Atrium, 81 Highland Ave.

April 1 is College and Career Day for Somerville Public Schools. Students and families in grades 6-12 are invited to attend the event, which takes place from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Somerville High School.

Meals on Wheels is Effective in Many Ways
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By John O’Neill

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I’ve worked more than 40 years for two non-profit agencies that offer Meals on Wheels, and I feel something needs to be said about the Trump Administration budget director’s comment that cuts in Meals on Wheels for seniors are justified, since the program has not proven to be effective.

By Jim Clark

Police officers were dispatched to the Kmart on Middlesex Ave. on reports that a suspicious person had concealed a watch inside a duffel bag.

Upon arrival, the officers met with store loss prevention personnel and were told that the suspect, later identified as William Nelson, had paid for the merchandise.

The Nave Gallery’s “Nave 155” event on April 23 will feature works priced at $155 donated by over 70 artists with proceeds going towards sustaining the gallery. ~Photo by Charles Daniels

By Clara Hudson

The Nave Gallery, Somerville’s beloved home for the arts, is holding a unique sale to rejuvenate the local art scene and keep the gallery running. The event, Nave 155, will feature work donated by over 70 artists on Sunday, April 23 at 1:00 p.m.

All Families are welcome to our registration for the 2017 season on Wednesday, April 5, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Stop & Shop Community Room, 2nd Fl., 799 McGrath Highway.

Nearly 5,000 people attended a rally in support of Somerville’s sanctuary city status in February, and the mayor has reaffirmed the city’s commitment to the policy in spite of recent threats of federal funding cuts.

By Jim Clark

On Monday of this week, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions threatened cities that fail to assist federal immigration authorities with cutting off U.S. Justice Department grants, prompting civic leaders across the country that have established “sanctuary” status in their cities to stand in defiance of the proposed cuts.

The City of Somerville Board of Aldermen has approved the issuance of bonds for the construction costs related to the new Somerville High School.

By Joe Ruvido

At their regular meeting on Thursday, Board of Alderman approved the issuance of bonds for the construction costs related to the new Somerville High School.

Tonight, Wednesday, March 2, A Very Somerville Birthday Party is being hosted by the city from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. The city is marking Somerville’s 175th birthday all year, but March is an especially important month. It was in March of 1842 that Somerville officially separated from Charlestown and became its own city. Help celebrate by joining an informal party on Broadway near the Charlestown line and then heading to Mount Vernon Restaurant for appetizers and cake. There will also be a cash bar where Aeronaut Brewing Company is unveiling a special gluten free Somerville birthday brew: Municipal Freedom Gives National Strength. Free admission. Go to the Facebook page “175 Somerville” for more details and to let them know you might attend.

By Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone

If you have ever had the longing to honor your hometown by giving it your greatest rendition of “Happy Birthday,” well, I am happy to tell you that you will finally get that chance.