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By Blake Maddux
Susan Ostrander is a Professor of Sociology at Tufts University. Among the classes that she teaches are “Wealth, Poverty and Inequality” and “Making Social Change Happen: Roots, Activism & Community Organizing.” She is also the author of several books, the most recent of which is this year’s Citizenship and Governance in a Changing City, Somerville, MA (Temple University Press).
On one hand, the book is a work of admirable academic research and dedicated scholarship. However, Ostrander’s interviews with numerous Somervillians of various classes, races, and ethnicities – as well as her discussions of familiar locations – make the book enjoyable and instructive to all who are interested in the past, present, and future of this two-time All-American City Award winner.
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Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte
(The opinions and views expressed in the commentaries of The Somerville News belong solely to the authors of those commentaries and do not reflect the views or opinions of The Somerville News, its staff or publishers.)
I started writing this little column back in 2008. I thought I was going to write funny stories about Somerville. It then evolved into a sort of history of Somerville. I changed the name from On The Silly Side, to Life in the Ville, because that was what it was about, life in this great city of ours.
The Saint Clement Lady Anchors came from behind to topple league rival Pope John High School of Everett 11-10 to even their Catholic Central League (CCL) record to 3-3 Monday, May 6 at Pope John.
By William Tauro
A Honda belonging to a City of Somerville employee who parked her car on New Washington Street in Somerville overnight Wednesday, returned the next day to find it on blocks and two of her wheels missing.
This Saturday, May 18, noon-6pm, Somerville takes advantage of an underused music venue: the porch!
The City of Somerville will join more than 300 communities across the country to celebrate National Kids to Parks Day on May 18. Kids to Parks Day, in its third year, is organized by the National Park Trust to celebrate the First Lady’s Let’s Move Outside! Initiative, encouraging active play and utilizing open space in cities and towns across the 50 states. On Saturday, May 18 from 1 to 3 p.m., the City of Somerville will host family-friendly activities at Hodgkins Park on Holland Street, including Somerville Youth Football League registration and info sessions, Parkour and Shobu Aikido demonstrations, and youth activities by Somerville Recreation. The event is free and open to all members of the public.
By William Tauro
Over one hundred fifty motorcycles under Somerville Police motorcycle escort took part in the “12th Annual 2013 Storm the Statehouse” ride Thursday morning.
By Joseph A. Curtatone
(The opinions and views expressed in the commentaries of The Somerville News belong solely to the authors of those commentaries and do not reflect the views or opinions of The Somerville News, its staff or publishers.)
On Monday, we celebrated the groundbreaking of the Community Path extension, a critical step in further unifying our neighborhoods, giving residents healthy alternatives to driving and supporting our local economy. You only needed to see the crowd of people gathered for the event to know how important this project is to our city, and that it never would have happened without the passion and unrelenting support of those in our community who believe in the urban renaissance that is reshaping Somerville for the 21st century.
By Izak Shapiro
On Tuesday May 14, members of the Board of Aldermen met for the Committee of Legislative Matters. The main issue was whether or not to go ahead with the proposed ban on the use of expanded polystyrene, also known as Styrofoam, as cups and food containers throughout the city of Somerville’s restaurants, schools, and city events.
The Alibrandis Baseball Club is off to a fine start for the 2013 season. – Photo by Harry Kane.
By Harry Kane
The Somerville Alibrandis Baseball Club trounced the Brighton Black Sox 4-1 on May 10, starting off the 2013 season with a victory. The club has won the championship for the last 3 years in a row, and is looking for their 4th consecutive championship with the help of new pitching staff and slugging power.
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