This gives the community a shot in the arm. That's what redevelopment is all about.

Any community is faced, and has been faced for years, with the criticism that redevelopment takes place behind closed doors. It is the desire of the mayor and Somerville council to make this as public as they possibly can, so people can have some input.

Hopefully, through this group, a lot of residents will understand what we're looking at, what the constraints are and what the possibilities are.

This year's prom was better than ever. There was a greater sense of community because of the storm. Prom offered a chance for all of the students to forget about their troubles for a night.

If the international community does not take immediate action, countless deaths and terrible tragedy are certain to follow,

It's great for the community and great for the kids. It's an opportunity to let them sleep in their own beds, and that helps in competition.