Steven Nutter & Tom Bertulis – Livable Streets Alliance (5.29.12)

30 May

Join host Joe Lynch as he is joined by advocates, engineers and representatives from Livable Streets Alliance to discuss the proposal to demolish the McGrath overpass. Rejoining the Union Square district with Brickbottom and the InnerBelt sounds great, but how do we pay for it?

Livable Streets Alliance:  http://livablestreets.info/

Somerville Transportation Equity Partnership:  http://www.somervillestep.org/

Tags: , , , ,

Tony DeMarco – World Welterweight Boxing Champion (5.22.12)

23 May

Tonight on Greater Somerville, host Joe Lynch speaks with former World Welterweight Boxing Champion, Tony DeMarco about his life, professional highs and lows and his recently released autobiography, “Nardo”.

Visit:  http://www.amazon.com/Nardo-Memoirs-Champion-Tony-DeMarco/dp/1881901815

Visit:  http://tkotony.com/

Bike Safety – Hayes Morrison & Sgt. James Rooney – City of Somerville Department of Transportation and Infrastructure & Somerville Police Department (5.15.12)

16 May

http://blip.tv/play/AYL22BEA.html?p=1<embed type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” src=”http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#AYL22BEA

Join hosts Joe Lynch and KyAnn Anderson for this special edition of Greater Somerville to discuss “Bicycle Rules of the Road.”  An important topic with the seasonal increases of bike riders, as well as the Somerville Police Department’s more recent enforcement of MA Law, Chapter 85, Section 11B (see link below), that’s got everyone talking. Want to avoid getting a ticket? Watch the episode and find out how, as well as what you can do to stay safe in Somerville and how to find out more on the Somerville biking culture.

 

Visit: http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter85/Section11b

Somerville Bike Committee:  http://somervillebikes.org/

Tags: , , , , ,

Tony Lafuente – Ward 4 Alderman (5.8.12)

9 May

Still wondering why the old Winter Hill Star Market site is vacant?  Join host Joe Lynch and Ward 4 Alderman Tony Lafuente tonight on Greater Somerville, 7:30 PM from the SCATV studios, channel 3, to get the latest.  Lafuente will also be discussing the latest initiatives in Ward 4 and what he’s been hearing at the latest city sponsored Ward 4 ResiStat meeting.

Visit: http://www.tonylafuente.com/

Tags: , , , ,

Suzanne Lubeck & Randy Ross – Somerville Open Art Studios (5.1.12)

2 May
Join host Joe Lynch tonight on Greater Somerville with his guests, Suzanne Lubeck and Randy Ross from Somerville Open Studios as they discuss the 14th Annual Somerville Open Studios this weekend, May 4, 5 and 6th.
Nearly 400 artists in over 100 venues will open their studios and homes for the event.  From Brickbottom to Vernon St Studios, from private homes to shops and public galleries and in Magoun, Ball, Teele, Union and Davis Squares, this event is the highlight of the month-long celebration of Somerville’s creative arts scene.  Don’t miss it.

Tags: , , , ,

Teresa McGowan & Lisa Dezmelyk – Somerville Garden Club President & Public Relations Director (4.24.12)

25 Apr

Join host KyAnn Anderson as she “Goes Green” and talks with Somerville Garden Club’s President Teresa McGowan and Public Relations Director Lisa Dezmelyk about the wonderful world of gardening and the exciting SGC activities going on this season. Tune in tonight to find out what you need to do to land one of those highly coveted community garden plots, as well as why you need to get a move on and plant your gardens early this year.

Visit: http://www.somervillegardenclub.org/

Photos:  http://www.flickr.com/groups/somerville_garden_club/

Tags: , , , ,

Elizabeth Peabody House, May 3rd Fundraiser – (4.17.12)

18 Apr

http://blip.tv/iamkyann/greater-somerville-elizabeth-peabody-house-6093787

Join host Joe Lynch and representatives of Somerville based Elizabeth Peabody House as they discuss the mission of this non-profit and the upcoming annual awards night.  Got someone you think has contributed greatly to serving the needs of those in need during these tough times?  Watch tonight, SCATV, channel 3, 7:30 – 8:00 PM.  For more information about the nominations and awards gala, go to the Elizabeth Peabody web site.

Visit:  http://teph.org/

Tags: , ,

Debra McLaughlin & Jennifer Lawrence – Arts of the Armory’s Executive Director & Cultural Programmer (4.10.12)

11 Apr

Join host KyAnn Anderson as she talks with Center for Arts at the Armory Executive Director Debra McLaughlin and Cultural Programmer Jennifer Lawrence about all of the wonderful community events taking place at the Armory this season. Tune in to find out just how long that Winter Farmer’s Market will go and what musical acts you can’t miss at the Armory Cafe!

Visit:  http://www.artsatthearmory.org/

FB:  http://www.facebook.com/ArtsattheArmory

TWITTER: @ArtsattheArmory

Jillian Fennimore – Former Somerville Journal Editor (3.27.12)

28 Mar

Tonight on Greater Somerville, co-hosts KyAnn Anderson and Joe Lynch bid adieu to Somerville Journal editor, Jillian Fennimore. Fennimore, a past guest on the show, has accepted a postition with the American Red Cross in eastern Massachusetts.  She will be working with the communications division concentrating on new media initiatives.

Follow Jillian on Twitter:  @SomerJille

Visit: 

https://american.redcross.org

http://www.wickedlocal.com/somerville

Dawn Morrissey – Irish Film Festival Co-Director (3.20.12)

21 Mar

The 13th Irish Film Festival hits the historic Somerville Theater this weekend.  Joe Lynch and Irish Film Festival co-director, Dawn Morrissey, give us a sneak preview of what’s on screen.  This year’s screening’s include an Oscar winning film, Martin Sheen appearing in one of his latest indies and lots of great work by some of the best Irish film producers yet.

 

Visit: http://irishfilmfestival.com/

 

 

Follow

Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.