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~Photo by William Tauro
Thursday the Hasty Pudding Theatricals of Harvard University honored Claire Danes as the recipient of its 2012 Woman of the Year award. The Pudding was proud to honor such accomplished actors whose work has made an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, in both drama and comedy.
By Joseph A. Curtatone
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Back in the days when I was a full-time attorney – and had to handle the occasional civil suit or divorce – I used to advise my clients to ask two questions about potential settlements. The questions were “What do you want?” and “What can you live with?” The recently concluded eight-year deal between the City and its firefighters represents a compromise for both sides – and because we compromised, each side got something it could live with.
Bryce Miller, holding one of his nature photographs.
By Harry Kane
Every so often one of us bucks the trend. Bryce Miller is one of those individuals who has successfully gone out into the world and taken the bull by the horns, riding his way towards a promising future.
Somerville High students rehearse a scene from Guys and Dolls. (Standing, left to right): Thomas Kennedy, Nicholas Sahlas, Brian Andreck, Jack Stambaugh, Dor Kaminka, Ruthie Grossman. (Crouched, in front, left to right): Michael Kemp, Michael Buckley, Loic Fitanides.
Somerville High presents ‘Guys and Dolls’
By Elizabeth Sheeran
“Luck, be a lady tonight.” “I’ve got the horse right here, his name is Paul Revere.” “A person … can develop a cold.”
Memorable lyrics have helped keep Guys and Dolls high up on the list of classic American musicals for over six decades. And Somerville High School students are about to bring it to life once again, for three performances, from February 2 through 4.
From left to right: Gelynne Berger, Nicole Genard, Michel-le Meranda and Alison Kaba.
In the Division 1 relays held on Saturday, January 21, at the Reggie Lewis Center, the girls finished 9th with 16 points.
By Jim Clark
Somerville police officers were dispatched to 59 Union Square last week in response to a reported stabbing.
A witness reportedly flagged the officers down as they arrived on the scene and told them that someone had been “cut” and then led them to the alleged victim who was bloodied, kneeling down, and holding a paper towel to his face, police said.
From left to right: Attorney General Martha Coakley, Sen. Benjamin Downing, Rep. Carl Sciortino, and Gov. Depaval Patrick joined together to celebrate the passage of the new bill.– Photo by Andrew Firestone
By Andrew Firestone
Thursday, January 19, saw a host of state politicians and activists rally around Rep. Carl Sciortino (D – Somerville), as he acted as master of ceremonies for the celebratory signing of a bill he wrote and sponsored, “An Act Relative to Gender Identity” by Gov. Deval Patrick.
The Somerville High Evening School is just off to another semester. The head of the evening school, Sophia Carafotes, is making a final check to see if anyone would like to register for the many fine courses she has going. One in particular is the real estate licensing course that is still looking for potential students. This course offered by the City School Department is much cheaper than from any one of the other real estate schools around. If you’ve thought about getting into real estate full time or part time, now is your chance to get your license for the rebounding economy that will need many more agents out there. Go directly up to the high school or call the evening school and register this week, anytime in person after 5:30 p.m. in the main office off the concourse. And remember, there are dozens of other courses available as well.
The West Branch Library was among several City of Somerville institutions spared the axe as negotiators came up with a plan to accommodate the new accord with the firefighters union. – Photo by Harry Kane
No immediate layoffs from city
By Harry Kane
Last minute closed-door negotiations have saved the day this week. The West Branch Library, two police substations and the Lowell street fire station will remain open.
Mayor Curtatone is seeking more cooperation and collaboration between schools, city agencies, and non-profit organizations.
By Cathleen Twardzik
As part of an ongoing focus on the continued improvement of schools in Somerville, Mayor Curtatone recently announced that the city of Somerville will be pursuing greater collaboration between schools and city agencies, as well as nonprofits.
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