17th Annual Rabies Clinic to be held Saturday, April 8

On March 27, 2017, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Health & Human Services Department, and Somerville Animal Control are pleased to host the 17th Annual Rabies Clinic in the yard at the DPW Highway Garage on Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 10 a.m. to noon. The city’s annual rabies clinic gives residents an easy and affordable opportunity to have their dogs and cats vaccinated against the rabies virus. On-site dog licenses are also available. All Somerville residents are required to license their dogs, and a current rabies vaccine is required to obtain a license.

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City to celebrate 175th March 29 with a “Very Somerville” Party at Somerville-Charlestown Line

Live music, Somerville-made root beer toast, and launch of Aeronaut Brewing’s “Municipal Freedom Gives National Strength” gluten free beer, capped off with a rendition of “Happy Birthday!”

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Obituary: Charlene F. (Hession) Harris

On March 27, 2017, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Of Somerville, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Brian Harris of Somerville. Devoted mother of Andrea, Christopher, Daniel, Katie, Sara, and Richie. Cherished ‘Nanny’ of Alana, Devin, Brennan, Kamella, and Christina. Dear sister of Joseph Hession, Theresa Faria, and the late Mary Claire Crandall. Daughter of Jean Morrison and the late Martin Hession, Sr. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

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SYSL coaches sought

On March 26, 2017, in Latest News, by System

Do you want to coach soccer? Somerville Youth Soccer is a volunteer league that needs a few coaches from the community to step in. They need to find coaches for teams of 2nd and 8th graders. The season runs April 1 – June 17. Some teams have no coach, and others just need assistants. Contact Betty at: ebyouareherenow@gmail.com to express your interest.

 

Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services was at the State House on March 9 to show its support for Adult Foster Care Awareness Day.

By Nathan Lamb

With their support system facing millions in budget cuts, caregiver advocates from across the Commonwealth converged at Beacon Hill for Adult Foster Care Awareness Day on March 9.

Funded through MassHealth, Adult Foster Care (AFC) serves more than 12,000 elders and people with disabilities across the Commonwealth, by providing compensation, training, and respite for live-in caregivers.

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Megan Amaral, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston Master Model Builder, and members of the 2016-2017 Creative Crew.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston has announced the search for their 2017-2018 Creative Crew. The Creative Crew are twelve children aged 5-10 who will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive building sessions with LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston Master Model Builder Megan Amaral, attend special events and be the first to test new rides and games.

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Finding your birthday in Pi at the Pi Night at the Healey School.

By Erica Voolich

What better excuse is there to have a celebration of math with middle schoolers than π? Last Friday night, well over 250 students, parents, teachers, and volunteers from the high school, PTA and community, celebrated π at the Healey School by eating pizza for dinner, then spending an evening estimating, creating, collecting data, answering questions, and ending with pies for everyone.

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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)

Taking a closer look at notable city data—and interesting numbers.

7: That figure represents the number of cases of elevated blood lead levels in Somerville children in 2013 (the most recent year for which we have state health data). While even one case is too many, the encouraging news is that the number is down from 43 cases in 2001. The decrease can be attributed to many policies aimed at reducing the interaction between children and lead, particularly by eliminating it from paint used in homes. However, approximately 90 percent of homes in Somerville were built before 1978 when the federal government banned consumer uses of lead-containing paint, and potentially hazardous lead paint is still present in some residences. It’s crucial that we continue to prioritize reducing children’s exposure to lead until the number of cases becomes zero. The City of Somerville’s lead paint abatement program offers eligible homeowners, landlords, or tenants financial assistance with the removal of lead paint. For more information, contact Russell Koty at 617-625-6600 x2568 or rkoty@somervillema.gov.

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SHS Career & Technical Education (CTE) Fair

On March 24, 2017, in Latest News, by System

The annual Career & Technical Education (CTE) Fair takes place on Saturday, March 25, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Somerville High School Atrium, 81 Highland Ave. The event is free and open to the public. Stop by for a tour and to learn more about Somerville’s outstanding technical/vocational education programs available to all Somerville High School students. Guests have an opportunity to learn directly from students and teachers about each program, and also have a chance to participate in a variety of hands-on activities at each program. The public is encouraged to stop by early for a leisurely guided tour. Visit the CTE website at www.somerville.k12.ma.us/cte for a glimpse of their existing CTE programs.

 

A world without jobs

On March 23, 2017, in Latest News, by System

Part 1: The crisis beyond the horizon
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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)

There will come a time in this Century when our political economy cannot provide what we think of as a “job” to half or more working-age people. By then, that system may no longer exist as we would recognize it.

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