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Joe Lynch – Homophobia in Somerville

Posted by at 10:27 pm on May 21, 2013

Tonight on Greater Somerville, host Joe Lynch responds to a recent letter issued by Mayor Joe Curtatone regarding the alleged homophobic slurs against a sitting alderman. Joe Lynch, an openly gay man who ran for Somerville alderman in Ward 5 in 2007, earlier this week wrote an open letter to the Mayor and the public […]


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Alderman Dennis Sullivan & Som|Dog’s Brian Davis – Somerville Dog Culture (5.14.13)

Posted by at 10:53 pm on May 14, 2013

Join host KyAnn Anderson as she speaks with Som |Dog President Brian Davis and Alderman-at-Large Dennis Sullivan about Somerville’s dog culture, how our city compares to others regarding dog-friendly rules and regulations, and what new dog initiatives are starting to form at City Hall as a result. Tune in to find out why more off-leash […]


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Alderman Dennis Sullivan & Som|Dog’s Brian Davis – Somerville Dog Culture (5.14.13)

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Join host KyAnn Anderson as she speaks with Som |Dog President Brian Davis and Alderman-at-Large Dennis Sullivan about Somerville’s dog culture, how our city compares to others regarding dog-friendly rules and regulations, and what new dog initiatives are starting to form at City Hall as a result. Tune in to find out why more off-leash […]


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Denise Provost – State Representative (5.7.13)

Posted by at 10:24 pm on May 7, 2013

Join host Joe Lynch as he speaks to State Representative Denise Provost about what’s going on in Somerville. Visit: http://www.deniseprovost.org/


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Rachel Mello & Emily Garfield – Artists / Somerville Open Studios Volunteers (4.30.13)

Posted by at 10:04 pm on April 30, 2013

  Join host KyAnn Anderson as she talks with Somerville Open Studios’ Rachel Mello and Emily Garfield, as they gear up for this weekend’s big event, being held throughout our city on May 4th & 5th. Find out what’s new this year, where you can catch the trolley, and why it’s so important for you to support […]


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Lenni Armstrong & Dan Delongchamp – De-Paving Somerville Initiative (4.9.13)

Posted by at 9:49 pm on April 9, 2013

  Join host KyAnn Anderson as she speaks with TEDx Somerville’s Lenni Armstrong, a scientist, activist, and De-Paving Organizer, and Dan Delongchamp, a Landscape Architect, about the Somerville Climate Action’s initiative to rid Somerville of its excessive concrete and pavement, in lieu of more permeable materials and green space. On tonight’s episode we’ll take an […]


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Sam Coren & John Allen – Beacon Street Reconstruction Project (4.2.13)

Posted by at 11:00 pm on April 2, 2013

  Tonight on Greater Somerville host Joe Lynch gives equal time to two opponents of the proposed cycle track on Beacon Street.  The $4.5 million dollar Beacon Street reconstruction project now proposes to include a “cycle track” as part of the upgrade of utilities, ADA compliance upgrades and roadway and sidewalk reconstruction.  In addition to […]


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Hayes Morrison & Mark Chase – Beacon Street Reconstruction Project (3.26.13)

Posted by at 9:58 pm on March 26, 2013

Join host KyAnn Anderson as she talks with the City of Somerville’s Hayes Morrison and Transportation Planner and active Somerville resident Mark Chase about the highly anticipated Beacon Street Reconstruction Project. Tune in to find out more details about the proposed cycle track, how the streetscape will change, and where the design process currently stands. […]


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Erica Jones – SCATV’s Programming & Outreach Coordinator (3.12.13)

Posted by at 8:58 pm on March 12, 2013

  Please join hosts KyAnn Anderson and Joe Lynch as they speak to SCATV’s Programming and Outreach Coordinator, Erica Jones, about her new position at SCATV and what she is doing to engage the community through social media and good old-fashioned networking. As SCATV celebrates its 30th Anniversary this month, find out about the new […]


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Carl Sciortino – MA State Representative, Congressional Candidate (3.5.13)

Posted by at 10:45 pm on March 6, 2013

Visit: http://www.carlforcongress.com/  


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Mark Alston-Follansbee – Executive Director of the Somerville Homeless Coalition (2.26.13)

Posted by at 10:48 pm on February 27, 2013

Join host KyAnn Anderson as she speaks with the Somerville Homeless Coalition’s Mark Alston-Follansbee about the homeless epidemic in Somerville, innovative emergency programs that are available for people and families in need, and why your help is so vital during these tough economic times. Tune in to this inspiring episode to find out how one […]


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Luisa Oliveira & Jessie Banhazl – Somerville’s Urban Agriculture Ordinance (2.5.13)

Posted by at 9:36 pm on February 5, 2013

Join host KyAnn Anderson as she speak’s with the City of Somerville’s Luisa Oliveira and Green City Grower’s Co-Founder Jessie Banhazl, as they discuss their collaboration efforts in Somerville’s recently passed Urban Agriculture Ordinance. These regulations are the first of their kind in the state of Massachusetts. Additionally, learn about the recently launched Urban Agriculture […]


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Jon Keller – WBZ-TV Political Analyst (1.29.13)

Posted by at 1:31 pm on February 4, 2013

Episode Link:  http://scatstaffvlog.blogspot.com/ Tonight on a special edition of Greater Somerville, host Joe Lynch is  joined in the SCATV studios by two time Emmy winner, WBZ-TV political analyst  Jon Keller to discuss the state of the national political scene, the comings and  goings of Massachusetts elected officials and speculated on the political future  of two Joes.  [...]


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Greater Somerville Nominated – Again!

Posted by at 11:15 am on January 22, 2013

Again this year, we are thrilled to announce that Greater Somerville has garnered another nomination for “Best Hot Set” show from Somerville Community Access Television.  The awards will be presented on Thursday, January 24, 2013 during a live telecast from from the SCATV studios.  And guess who is hosting and presenting the awards?  Our own [...]


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Sam Baltrusis – Somerville Scout Magazine, Managing Editor (1.15.13)

Posted by at 4:43 pm on January 17, 2013

Host Joe Lynch speaks with Sam Baltrusis, the new Managing Editor of Somerville Scout Magazine.


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Thalia Tringo & Jonathan Mitchell – Somerville Real Estate Experts (1.8.13)

Posted by at 10:58 pm on January 8, 2013

Join host KyAnn Anderson as she talks with Somerville’s real estate experts Thalia Tringo and Jonathan Mitchell to find out what’s HOT, what’s NOT, and where you need to be looking for property in 2013. Whether you’re on the hunt for a new home, have property to sell, or simply curious about real estate market trends, [...]


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Lillian Testa – Reaching For The Stars’ 2012 Champion (12.11.12)

Posted by at 11:10 pm on December 11, 2012

Join hosts Joe Lynch and KyAnn Anderson for their Greater Somerville Holiday Special, as they welcome Reaching For The Stars’ Champion Lillian Testa, as she makes her debut appearance on the show. Singing a few holiday classics along with her own musical selections, Lillian dazzles the cozy and festive studio, as we send out warm [...]


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Lynn Weissman – Co-Founder, Friends of the Community Path (11.27.12)

Posted by at 9:48 pm on November 27, 2012

Join hosts KyAnn Anderson and Joe Lynch as they speak to Friends of the Community Path’s Co-Founder Lynn Weissman about important upcoming events, why the Path needs to be built in tandem to the Green Line Extension Project, and what the Somerville community can do to get involved and make the Path a reality. Visit: http://pathfriends.org/scp/ [...]


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Blake Evitt – Parkour Generations Americas (11.13.12)

Posted by at 9:08 pm on November 13, 2012

  Tonight at 7:30 on Somerville Community Access Television’s award winning “Greater Somerville”, join host KyAnn Anderson and Joe Lynch as they talk with Parkour Generations Americas’ Blake Evitt about his passion for this worldwide training discipline phenomenon, and why he feels its recent program launch in Somerville will enhance our community and get us moving.   Visit:  http://www.pkgamericas.com/ Videos:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvP_HfVa2Rs [...]


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Video – King of the ‘Ville 2012

Posted by at 7:04 am on November 9, 2012

http://www.somervillescout.com/2012/11/video-king-of-the-ville/ For those of you who were unable to attend this amazing event put on by the Somerville Scout, here’s a quick video with the highlights of the day, with our very own Joe Lynch moderating the event. Just another reason to love Somerville…ENJOY!


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Joe & KyAnn – Election Night 2012 (11.6.12)

Posted by at 11:39 pm on November 6, 2012

Join hosts Joe Lynch and KyAnn Anderson as they talk politics and some of the critical items up for a vote in today’s election. Find out their predictions on the winners and what makes them so proud to be Somervillians on days like today. Congratulations to all of the winners in today’s election and a [...]


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Tim Toomey – 26th District State Representative (10.23.12)

Posted by at 8:51 pm on October 23, 2012

Join host Joe Lynch as he talks with 26th District State Representative Tim Toomey about the upcoming election and why he deserves your vote in November.
Visit: http://www.timtoomey.org/


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Holli Banks – Somerville Scout Editor (10.9.12)

Posted by at 6:22 pm on October 11, 2012

Join host Joe Lynch as he talks with Somerville Scout Editor Holli Banks about the “King of the ‘Ville” re-cap and results, the upcoming KOTV video being produced, and what to expect in the Somerville Scout holiday edition, that will…


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Rebekah Gewirtz – Ward 6 Alderman & Christine Liu – America’s Test Kitchen (9.18.12)

Posted by at 10:55 pm on September 18, 2012

Tonight at 7:30 on Somerville Community Access Television’s award winning “Greater Somerville”, join host KyAnn Anderson as she talks with Ward 6 Alderman Rebekah Gewirtz and America’s Test Kitchen’s Christine Liu about the creation of Somerville’s Food Truck Ordinance, what the critics are saying, and how innovative cuisine could lead to stronger brick and mortar [...]


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Renee Polcaro – Vice President of East Somerville Main Streets (9.11.12)

Posted by at 6:24 am on September 12, 2012

Join host Joe Lynch and KyAnn Anderson as they speak with Vice President of East Somerville Main Street’s Renee Polcaro about the upcoming 2nd Annual East Somerville Foodie Crawl. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 18th, and you are …


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Frank Ciano – Register of Deeds Candidate (9.4.12)

Posted by at 10:43 pm on September 4, 2012

 
Join host Joe Lynch as he speaks with Register of Deeds candidate Frank Ciano on why he deserves your vote this coming Thursday, September 6th.
 
Visit:  http://frankjciano.com/


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Joe & KyAnn – End of Summer Sizzle (7.31.12)

Posted by at 10:05 pm on July 31, 2012

Join hosts Joe Lynch & KyAnn Anderson as they touch on those hot Somerville topics – IKEA, election season, Maxwell’s Green Monster (concrete entrance wall), Hubway, Elizabeth Warren, Somerville Progressive Charter School and more. This will be the last episode of the summer as our hosts take the month of August off to enjoy the [...]


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Elyse Andrews – The Somerville Beat, Founder (7.17.12)

Posted by at 11:12 pm on July 17, 2012

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Tonight on Greater Somerville, host Joe Lynch introduces Somerville to the newest and one of the top city blogs, “The Somerville Beat”.  Founder and editor, Elyse Andrews, jo…


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Tour of Maxwell Green Development – Special Edition (7.10.12)

Posted by at 5:56 pm on July 15, 2012

Join host Joe Lynch as he walks the site of the Maxwell Green Development on Lowell Street, speaking with Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone and the Developers about the history and highlights of the development process. Find out exactly what the units look like by taking a tour inside one of the marketing units, that are [...]


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Denise Provost – MA State Representative (7.3.12)

Posted by at 10:14 pm on July 5, 2012

 
Join host Joe Lynch as he speaks with MA State Representative Denise Provost about what’s going on in Somerville and the upcoming election to be held on Thursday, September 6th.
 
Visit: http://www.deniseprovost.org/


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Tom Nash & Adam Vacarro – The Somerville Scout Co-Editors (6.19.12)

Posted by at 11:32 pm on June 20, 2012

Join host Joe Lynch as he talks with Somerville Scout’s co-editors Tom Nash and Adam Vacarro about what new changes we can expect both online and in print this year.
Visit: http://www.somervillescout.com/


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Dan Atkinson – Somerville Journal Editor (6.12.12)

Posted by at 10:20 pm on June 12, 2012

  Join host KyAnn Anderson as she introduces the new editor of the Somerville Journal, Dan Atkinson, to talk about what changes you can expect to see at the paper, where print journalism is headed in the next decade, and why he’s excited to cover one of the most dynamic cities in the Boston Metro [...]


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Joe & KyAnn – Summer Kickoff! (6.5.12)

Posted by at 10:49 pm on June 5, 2012

  Join hosts Joe Lynch & KyAnn Anderson as they talk about all the happenings going on in Somerville this summer.


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

Posted by at 9:47 pm on May 29, 2012

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…


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Tony DeMarco – World Welterweight Boxing Champion (5.22.12)

Posted by at 12:45 am on May 23, 2012

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

Posted by at 9:21 am on May 16, 2012

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.


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Tony Lafuente – Ward 4 Alderman (5.8.12)

Posted by at 10:06 pm on May 8, 2012

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 [...]


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

Posted by at 10:27 pm on May 1, 2012

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 [...]


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

Posted by at 10:13 pm on April 24, 2012

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 [...]


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

Posted by at 10:05 pm on April 17, 2012

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.  [...]


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

Posted by at 9:38 pm on April 10, 2012

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 [...]


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Jillian Fennimore – Former Somerville Journal Editor (3.27.12)

Posted by at 11:25 pm on March 27, 2012

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 [...]


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

Posted by at 9:59 pm on March 20, 2012

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 [...]


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Joe & KyAnn Recap TEDx Somerville (3.6.12)

Posted by at 11:04 pm on March 12, 2012

Join hosts Joe Lynch & KyAnn Anderson as they recap the TEDx Somerville event that was held on Sunday, March 4th, 2012, at the Arts at the Armory. An amazing day of inspiring speakers, musicians, artists, and local cuisine was had by all, with Mayor Joe Curtatone kicking things off with a welcome speech in [...]


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Denise Provost – State Representative (3.7.12)

Posted by at 7:57 am on March 9, 2012

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Host Joe Lynch discusses with state Representative Denise Provost the proposed MBTA fare hikes and service cuts and the impacts on Somerville, its residents and businesses.  This episod…


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George Proakis – Planning Director, City of Somerville (2.28.12)

Posted by at 11:18 pm on February 28, 2012

Plans for tonight should include watching Greater Somerville with Joe Lynch as he discusses the city’s latest long term plans with the Director of Planning George Proakis.  The comprehensive plan was presented to the Board of Aldermen last week…


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Tom Champion – Director of Communications, City of Somerville (2.14.12)

Posted by at 12:55 am on February 15, 2012

  Due to the lack of inclement winter weather robo calls coming from the city, many Somervillians are now suffering through a new and mysterious malady, (MTC or Missing Tom Champion).   In the spririt of a true public service and a special Valentines Day girft to Greater Somerville viewers, host Joe Lynch speaks with the “Voice of [...]


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Letter in Support of Conditioned Liquor License for Churrasco (now Pampas)

Posted by at 5:08 pm on August 12, 2008

Below is a letter I submitted to the City of Somerville License Commission in favor of the above petitioner and his application to obtain a conditioned liquor license for Churassco (now Pampas) Buffet and Grill Beer at 505 Medford Street in Magoun Square.


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