The Somerville News Blog

Tribal chief now leads Clarendon Hill

By Pete Corbett

Chief Michael Etchu, a former tribal leader in Cameroon who is now a member of the board of directors at Clarendon Hill Towers, spoke at the May 3 Somerville News contributors meeting.

The Clarendon Hill Towers is a complex that houses more than 1,000 people, with 501 residential units and 68 offices.

Etchu referred to the Towers as, “the most beautiful buildings in Somerville.”

Former mayor still wants the best for Somerville

By Pete Corbett

Dorothy Kelly Gay, Somerville’s former mayor, took time out from her birthday celebration to talk to The Somerville News on April 26.

Gay served as mayor before Joseph A. Curtatone took over in 2004. Gay, now 64 years old, said she does not miss the judgment that comes along with politics.

“Being in the mayor’s position is not always an easy position. I miss the day-to-day interaction with the people of Somerville,” she said.

Gay said she is concerned a few of the city’s current issues. She said she is concerned about the high turnover in the planning department.

“I had very little turnover when I was in city hall,” she said

Somerville Theatre presents beer and wine

By Pete Corbett                        

                               

Salty, movie-theatre popcorn can now be washed down with a cold beer at the Somerville Theatre in Davis.

For the past three weeks, the Somerville Theatre, has been offering beer and wine to complement their entertainment experience. The establishment, which is a landmark to the community, presents live entertainment as well as current films.

“It was very much a request from people who came for live events,” said Ian M. Judge, general manager of the Somerville Theatre.

Judge went on to say that many acts chose not to perform at the Theatre specifically because they did not serve alcohol. Comedy acts in particular expressed this sentiment, he said.