This Saturday: Tasting Tour of Somerville, A Benefit Bike Ride for the Welcome Project

[ron_newman]

There are a few spots left for this Saturday's Tasting Tour of Somerville: A Benefit Bicycle Ride for the Welcome Project. The ride starts at 2:30 pm and will run unti about 5:30.

The Somerville Bicycle Committee will lead riders through the squares of Somerville, stopping at six restaurants to sample a smattering of local flavors. This is a leisurely bike ride suitable for all levels.

TO RSVP PLEASE EMAIL: jacy.edelman1@gmail.com and specify number of riders/full names. Spots are limited to 40 and will fill on first come, first served basis. (ride is almost full, email soon to hold a spot!) Ride details will be confirmed via email.

COST: $30 per person. 25% of fee proceeds to cover food cost with the remaining funds to benefit The Welcome Project. Info on the option to be a "sponsored" rider will be emailed with your RSVP confirmation. All riders will also receive a free YUM card ($10 value), which will give you 10% off at various local immigrant-run restaurants.

Tasting Tour route: http://goo.gl/maps/X2JMV

1. Union Square: Cantina La Mexicana
2. East Somerville: Maya Sol
3. Magoun Square: Wang's Fast Food
4. Ball Square: SoundBites
5. Teele Square: Amelia's Kitchen
6. Davis Square: Redbones
(7. Iced-tea and cookies will be served in the courtyard of Bloc 11 in Union Square...)

The Tasting Tour of Somerville will precede the SPOKES 2012: A Somerville Bike Fest happening the same day (September 8th) in Union Square Plaza from 5-9pm. Ride, repair and relish in Somerville’s bicycle culture!

The Tasting Tour is brought to you by ArtsUnion, the Somerville Arts Council, and ShapeUp Somerville.

About that Register of Deeds primary race

[ron_newman]

My friend siderea spent several hours this weekend researching the candidates for Middlesex South Register of Deeds, so the rest of us don't have to ;-) She recommends a vote for Maryann Heuston, and you can read her totally awesome public post on the subject here:

siderea: : Whatchadoin Thursday? Southern Middlesex Register of Deeds Race

Her post includes links to several relevant newspaper articles and videos of televised debate forums, if you want to look into the matter further before voting this Thursday. The comments are well worth reading, too.

ETA 9/4 14:56: Her post endorsed Maryann Heuston, but now has an addendum saying that she may be changing her mind based on new information, and to check back later tonight. Hmmm.

ETA 9/4 23:55: She now says "My recommendation stands" (for Maryann Heuston).

ETA 9/5: The Somerville News sent a questionnaire to all the Register of Deeds candidates, and got responses back from all of them except for Antonelli. But Concannon seems to have sent them a press release rather than answering the newspaper's questions.

Davis Square Streetscape Improvements: Rescheduled

[sarahsomerville.livejournal.com]

Dear Davis Square Residents, Business Owners, Visitors, and Fans:
Please note! Our September 11th meeting has been rescheduled to September 24th. We will now meet in the Senior Center at the Tufts Administration Building, 167 Holland Street, at 6pm.
Background:
At our August 7th meeting on Davis Square’s streetscape, the City’s project team gave some updates on potential schemes for improving the square based on public input. We also discussed some of the options for the aesthetics of the square, including pavements and street furniture. The slides from this meeting are now online, available through our new blog post:
http://somervilleresistat.blogspot.com/2012/08/discussion-continues-on-davis-square.html
Our fifth meeting will continue the discussion on these alternatives.
We look forward to seeing you on the 24th!

Come see Bent, Opening Friday, September 14

[smacaski.livejournal.com]

Theatre@First proudly presents

BENT
by Martin Sherman
directed by Nick Bennett-Zendzian

The story of Max, a gay con man in 1930's Berlin, Bent is a tale of hope and courage in the face of persecution and the miraculous discovery of love in the most unlikely of places. This stunning production and extraordinary cast bring Bent to Somerville for the first time.

TICKETS and RESERVATIONS
$15 for adults - $12 for students/seniors
http://www.theatreatfirst.org/tickets.shtml

EVENING PERFORMANCES AT 8PM
Friday, September 14
Saturday, September 15
Sunday, September 16
Thursday, September 20
Friday, September 21

MATINEE PERFORMANCE AT 3PM
Saturday, September 22

UNITY SOMERVILLE
6 William St @ College Ave
four blocks from the Davis T
no wheelchair access

Please Note: This production contains extremely strong language and mature content.

Where to find non-residential property for sale or lease?

[sparr0.livejournal.com]

I've been using loopnet.com and found some interesting leads, but I'm curious how good their coverage is. Are there other sites or registries where I should be looking? I'm specifically looking for mixed use zones in Somerville, Medford, Everett, Arlington, Cambridge, but I'm somewhat interested in other sorts of properties in those and surrounding towns.

Vote in this THURSDAY's primary election

[ron_newman]

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is holding a primary election this THURSDAY, September 6. Polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm.. Depending on where you live, you may have contested races for one or more of: US Representative in Congress, State Senator, State Representative, Governor's Council, Register of Deeds.

As a result of the 2010 census, all Congressional and state legislative district lines have changed. So have some ward and precinct lines. Some polling places have moved, most notably Somerville Ward 6 Precinct 1, which is no longer at the Dilboy VFW and is now instead at the Kennedy School, Sartwell Avenue entrance.

To find out what ward and precinct you are now in, where your polling place is, and who is on your primary ballot, fill out the form at http://WhereDoIVoteMA.com .

If you are registered in the Democratic, Republican, or Green-Rainbow party, you may take only that party's ballot. If you are unenrolled (independent), you may take any (one) party's ballot; doing so will not automatically enroll you in that party.

( Somerville election info )

( Cambridge election info )

Here's a Boston Globe voter's guide with sample ballots and bios and Q&A's of many candidates for different offices.

Click the local politics tag for other recent posts about the primary election.