This evening (Wednesday Feb. 13), Alderman Walter Pero is holding a meeting at the Mystic Activity Center at 5:30 p.m to discuss the updates on Assembly Sq. traffic planning, the wetlands along Shore Drive and the Winter Hill Market closing - as well as other issues concerning Ward 4, along with Alderman Pero will be the new Police Chief - Anthony Holloway – they will both be there to answer any questions.
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The same evening (from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) at the Cross Street Senior Center, Alderman Bill Roche will be hosting a “Community Meeting” to discuss the proposed new designs for lower Broadway in East Somerville – again, all residents are invited.
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Also, the East Somerville Neighbors for Change (our favorite community group) will host a meeting Thursday evening (Feb. 14 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.) at the Cross Street Senior Center on lower Broadway. Discussion will include – “Ideas for a Community Oversight Committee” as a way to monitor the IKEA hiring agreement, discussion with legislators for better crossing conditions on McGrath Highway and other topics of interest as well.
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The next STEP (Somerville Transportation Equity Partnership) organized meeting will be for the Green Line station workshop on a proposed Union Square stop on Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Cummings School Gymnasium - 93 School Street.
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The 6th Annual Brian Higgins Trivia Night will be held on March 13 from 6:00 p.m. onward at Good Time Emporium. There will be dinner, raffles, a silent auction, cash bar and prizes throughout the night. Proceeds will benefit the Brian Higgins Foundation – helping families with children with special needs have a fun quality of life at home. Scholarships will be given to SHS students studying special education or related services. You must pre-register your trivia night team (8 to 10 people per team) by Feb. 28 – payment for teams at that time only. Donation is $25 per person. For more information or to register, call: Steve or Debby Higgins at 617-625-3271 or go to www.brianhigginsfoundation.com
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Attention Juniors at Somerville High - there is still time to apply for the Tufts “Let's Get Ready” FREE SAT and college prep program this spring! The orientation session will be held Tuesday, February 12th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and parents are welcome - the first diagnostic is mandatory and will be held on Thursday, Feb. 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Somerville High. If you can't make it to the Thursday night diagnostic, you can take it on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Classes will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at Somerville High School. To apply, fill out an online application at www.letsgetready.org/Programs/Tufts or for more information, contact Vanessa Salazar at [email protected]
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On Feb. 14, you can join hundreds of men across Massachusetts and take the White Ribbon Day Pledge: "From this day forward, I promise never to commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women, sexual assault and domestic violence."
Jane Doe Inc. has launched the first annual statewide White Ribbon Day Campaign in Massachusetts on February 14, 2008. Massachusetts White Ribbon Day 2008 invites all men - heterosexual, gay, bisexual and transgender - to challenge the notions of masculinity that equate strength with violence and control and instead foster positive images of masculinity that will help us create a world free of abuse. Join Governor Deval Patrick, Lt. Governor Timothy Murray, Boston Mayor Tom Menino and WRD Co-Chairs Former Governor Paul Cellucci and Northeastern University's Athletic Director Peter Roby for this historic event on February 14, 2008 at the State House in Boston - 8:30am continental breakfast; 9:00am program begins.
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Condolences go out to the Roderick Family for the loss of their dad John, a WW2 veteran and a great guy! Mr. Roderick was the father of John Roderick, former state representative candidate. John Roderick Sr. will be missed – again, our condolences.
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Take a trip down to Foxwoods Casino with the Dilboy Post on Feb. 20 at 9am – the Post is sponsoring the event and your reservations and payment must be in by February 18th. Tickets are only $25.00 - for more information, call 617 666-8794.
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Somerville Little League and Softball are looking forward to another good year. One of the League’s major goals this year is to improve and expand the Somerville Little League Girls Softball Program. A new division of 7 to 9 year olds has been added and partnered with local colleges for clinics and a mentorship program. New managers and coaches are also being recruited. Early registration fee discounts are available through Feb. 28. Registration is encouraged by email to [email protected].
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A few Davis Square business are up for sale. We hear Antonia’s is ready to be sold pending the transfer of a liquor license—it was a nice place just a little pricey for us, the Subway on Elm Street is up for sale and Boloco is also available.
Antonia's a little too pricey? Maybe compared to Mike's. The menu of theirs that's available online has nothing more expensive than $14.95.
Posted by: Tricky | February 13, 2008 at 09:25 AM
Oh no! Antonia's is one of my favorite restaurants in Davis Square. ...and they are not pricey at all for the food and atmosphere.
Posted by: somebody | February 13, 2008 at 05:13 PM
Antonia's was discussed at Monday's Davis Square Task Force meeting. I posted some notes about it at Davis Square LiveJournal, which I'll repeat here:
Antonia's Restaurant and Ten Tables
Krista Kranyak, owner of Ten Tables restaurant in Jamaica Plain, would like to buy Antonia's and turn it into a second Ten Tables location. She has lived in Somerville for 5 1/2 years, a short walk from Davis Square.
Unfortunately, she has found out that Antonia's beer and wine license does not come with the property. Beer and wine licenses cannot be sold. When a business that has a beer and wine license closes, its license reverts to the city. There are two other beer and wine licenses available, but seven restaurants have applied for them, including Alfresco and Martsa on Elm. The Licensing Commission would have to decide which is fairer: giving a license to a brand-new applicant at an existing location, or giving it to an applicant that has been waiting longer for one.
Without a guarantee of a beer and wine license, it's unlikely that she can buy the restaurant. The city has asked the state legislature to grant it ten more such licenses, which would solve the problem entirely, but the legislature has not yet acted on this.
Posted by: Ron Newman | February 14, 2008 at 07:36 PM
A Tibetan restaurant (Martsa) wants a liquor license? Don't they have to have some kind of Karmic background check with the Dalai Lama?
Seriously, isn't that going to ruin the vibe there?
Posted by: Tricky | February 14, 2008 at 08:31 PM
Offhand, does anyone know how many Beer & Wine licenses are there in Somerville at present?
Posted by: JARfromWard3 | February 14, 2008 at 09:02 PM