2010 New Year’s Resolutions

• Luis A. Morales – Candidate, Alderman at Large (defeated)
  Mr. Morales’ unsuccessful run for Alderman at Large “opened [his] eyes to certain issues, especially parking difficulties in Somerville and the impact this has on small businesses.” Morales claims that
• James (Jim) Campano – Candidate for Ward 6 Alderman (defeated)
  In 2010, Mr. Campano resolves to keep voicing his concerns about what he considers to be wayward development in the city, particularly in and around Davis Square. “I would like to see them put a stop to [issuing more] liquor licenses, and restore the time limits on parking meters to a quarter for a half-hour,” Campano says. These and similar steps, Campano argues, are essential to seeing “the neighborhood come back.”
• Rebekah Gewirtz – Alderman, Ward 6
  Alderman Gewirtz believes that “there is a big opportunity in this city to do more environmentally,” and in 2010, she is resolved to reduce Somerville’s carbon footprint…

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New Year's Resolutions from Somerville Public Officials

In the Winter 2010 Scout you’ll find New Year’s resolutions from Somerville public officials including State Representative Denise Provost (left), Ward 6 Alderman Rebekah Gewirtz, and Aldermen at Large William (Bill) White, Jr., John M. (Jack) Connolly, Jr. and Dennis Michael Sullivan. Reporters Gretchen Alther and Deb Fraize also gathered resolutions from leaders of Somerville’s…

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A quick Q & A with Denise Provost

For the next issue of Somerville Scout, due out in late December, we’re seeking New Year’s Resolutions from Somerville’s public officials. To that end, we chatted with State Rep. Denise Provost on Friday afternoon. You’ll have to check out the next issue to learn her resolution(s), but meanwhile here are her thoughts on some other…

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