, Five Things You Need to Know: Based on the forecast, Somerville has declared a snow emergency effective 2 pm today, Sat., Dec. 14. Please review the important snow emergency info Continue reading SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARED →

With forecasts calling for snow this evening, the Illuminations Tour and the Illuminations Bicycle Tour have been postponed until Sunday, Dec. 15 (tomorrow night).

By William Tauro

Officer Paul Glejzer of the Burlington Police Department performed an annual volunteer CPR and First Aid course at Somerville’s Winter Hill Yacht Club for members this past Saturday morning.

Continue reading CPR and First Aid Courses at Somerville’s Winter Hill Yacht Club →

Recently voted in, Somerville Police Lieutenant William Rymill will be replacing outgoing Secretary of Superior Officers Union Gerald Reardon who recently retired. Continue reading Lt Bill Rymill New Secretary of Superior Officers Union →

SOMERVILLE – In accordance with the City’s Snow Emergency Procedures, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone has declared a snow emergency for the City of Somerville to go into effect at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. During snow emergencies, Continue reading SOMERVILLE DECLARES SNOW EMERGENCY EFFECTIVE SATURDAY, DEC. 14 AT 2 p.m. →

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So nice of Nicole Viele Athletic Director of SHS, take the time and to let the kids know how proud she is! Also we are so proud and once again
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Highlander Pride!!!!!

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MEMO TO BHRC SUBSCRIBERS: This week’s report is on the final 2013 roll call attendance record of your local representatives. Some representatives may have poor attendance records for a variety of reasons, including health problems or military service. We do not Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 38 -Report No. 50 December 13, 2013 →

By William Tauro

The Soares Family of Somerville’s home thats located on Medford Street, for as far back as we can remember has always been the biggest supporters of our troops deployed far and near!

Just by displaying that sign is like a shot heard around the world!

For that we salute them for their continuous efforts throughout the years on their amazing displays and energy on spreading the word, “Support our Troops!”

Merry Christmas and Thank You for All That You Do!

From the Soares Family

Arlington Police Department
112 Mystic St. Arlington, MA 02474

Last seen on 12/9/13
ROSENBERGER, John J. D.O.B 8/16/52 (Age 61) Height 6’4” – Weight 175
John is a white male, thin build with blue eyes and grey hair. Last seen wearing a blue coat, a ski cap, a backpack and walks with a stick. He usually attends different readings and shows at Harvard bookstore, the Cambridge Public Library or the Boston Public Library.

Residents reminded to familiarize themselves with policies, including parking and shoveling information, at http://www.somervillema.gov/snow

SOMERVILLE – Try as we may to avoid it, the inevitable New England winter is fast approaching. To help prepare new residents and seasoned veterans, Continue reading RESIDENTS REMINDED TO REVIEW SNOW EMERGENCY, REMOVAL POLICIES & PROCEDURES IN ADVANCE OF WINTER WEATHER →

With the possibility of the season’s first big storm happening this weekend, now is a good time to brush up on Somerville snow info at http://bit.ly/1bLe4np.

If a snow emergency is declared, Continue reading Say it ain’t Snow →

By William Tauro

The Somerville School Department held its Annual All City Middle School Winter Concert on Thursday December 12th.

The event was held at the East Continue reading SPS ALL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL WINTER CONCERT →

By William Tauro

Somerville Police Lt. Stephen Carrabino was sworn in on Thursday evening as our newest Police Captain for the Somerville Police Department.

Carrabino is a graduate of Harvard University Kennedy School of Government with an MPA, Suffolk Law School in JD Law and Boston University with a BS in Nursing.

Police Captain Carrabino has been with the Somerville Police Department from eighteen years since 1995.

By William Tauro

Somerville Police Officer Joseph A Moreira as seen here being sworn in by City Clerk John Long is the newest member of the SPD.

Moreira a graduate of Somerville High School was sworn in on Thursday evening in the Alderman Chambers of Somerville City Hall.

This past Thursday evening at City Hall, the city hosted our first ever Brain Mob. What’s a Brain Mob? It’s a brainstorming session focused on issues where the community can make a real difference. Since winter is Continue reading With all our brain power combined we can tackle even the toughest of problems →

Partners HealthCare plans to build up to 1.1 million square feet of new mixed-use office space in several phases on the former IKEA parcel in Assembly Square. By late-2016 around 4,5…00 administrative employees are scheduled to move into the first two buildings. Although Partners is a tax exempt non-profit, they have agreed to make municipal services contributions to the City that are still being negotiated and the site should eventually generate more in revenue for the City than the tax payments IKEA would have made. For more on this exciting news: http://bit.ly/19hiwcZ. Photo by Chris Devers

If a couple of 2- or 3-day visitor parking permits won’t be enough for you holiday traffic, you have options. The Traffic and Parking Office grants parking consideration (a relaxation of permit parking rules) as w…ell as the option to get a temporary visitor parking passes for more than 3 days. These options are open to anyone with a valid visitor permit already. You can find a list of all the permits available in Somerville (a growing number are being offered online!) here: http://www.parksomerville.com/parking-permits. If you have questions,you can always call 311 or 617-666-3311.

If it was for street sweeping to hurry up and get done for the season, you’re in luck! Street sweeping has been called off for the rest of the year.

By William Tauro

Mayor Joseph Curtatone’s Annual Holiday party took place on Wednesday evening at the Greek Orthodox Church function hall that’s located on Central Street in Somerville.

Continue reading Mayor Curtatone’s Annual Holiday Party →

by William Tauro

Somerville Avenue in Union Square Somerville all decked out for the holidays.

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Xxxxxxxxxx3 juvenile arrests

Somerville Police Department
SOMERVILLE, MA
Incident # / Report # Officer Rank Review Status
13045012 / 1 SCHNEIDER, D PATROLMAN IN PROGRESS

Not For Public Release Date/Time Printed: Mon Dec 09 09:33:19 EST 2013 By: b255

There Is 1 Report For This Incident That Has Not Been Approved

Incident #13045012 Data
As Of 12/07/2013 09:41:08

Basic Information
Case Title Location Apt/Unit #
OSSIPEE RD
Date/Time Reported Date/Time Occurred
12/06/2013 13:41:45 On or about 12/06/2013 13:41
Incident Type(s)/Offense(s)
(266/16/B)BREAK INTO DEPOSITORY Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Dav Silvai arrest

Somerville Police Department
SOMERVILLE, MA
Incident # / Report # Officer Rank Review Status
13044916 / 1 PAVAO B PATROLMAN APPROVED

INCIDENT #13044916 DATA
As Of 12/06/2013 17:15:27

Basic Information
Case Title Location Apt/Unit #
SILVA, DAVY 85 CENTRAL ST
Date/Time Reported Date/Time Occurred
12/05/2013 17:49:27 On or about 12/05/2013 17:49
Incident Type(s)/Offense(s)
(265/13A/A)ASSAULT c265 S13A
(265/15A/A)A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON c265 S15A
(275/2)THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

The Somerville News Weekly Print edition can be found weekly in the bright red Somerville News boxes located at the following locations across the Ville: Union Sq. Post Office,

Continue reading Here’s Your Weekly Dosage of Newstalk Shout Out Loud for December 10th, 2013 →

Thanks to a $2 million grant from the Office of Housing and Urban Development the city can help de-lead 120 housing units. With 94% of its housing stock built before 1978, many units could still contain lead paint, which is dangerous to children. For more information on de-leading your house, condo, or apartment, please contact Lead Program Manager Daniel Hauck at (617) 625-6600 ext. 2587 or Vicki Wairi at (617) 625-6600 x 2588.

Learn from your mistakes…or just forget them, and move the Hell on…

One thing I have learned over the years is that while priorities may shift due to family and career, as well they should, that doesn’t necessarily mean your Continue reading Reality Bites a ‘Villen by James A. Norton →

By William Tauro

Check out the new illuminated stop sign on Powerhouse Boulevard in Somerville.

It’s a wonderful idea and a fantastic safety feature for our citizens of Somerville to help keep them safe.

Its a small price to pay for safety!

12/11 & 12/18 Zumba with Cathy. 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm. All levels. Holland Street Center 167 Holland Street. $3. Just drop in.

Don’t miss the Somerville Council on Aging Annual Holiday Festival on December 12th and 13th at the Holland Continue reading COA Weekly Calendar of Activities 12/11 – 12/ 18 →

In this weekly culinary column, I will be focusing on one dish – giving the reader a quick history of the dish, the classical preparation of it, and of course, my own spin on the classic. Continue reading Cooking with Jonathan By Jonathan Jolicoeur →

Deoliviera arrest

Somerville Police Department
SOMERVILLE, MA
Incident # / Report # Officer Rank Review Status
13044817 / 1 BROWNE S HOUSING COMPLETED

Date/Time Printed: Mon Dec 09 09:16:39 EST 2013 By: b255

There Is 1 Report For This Incident That Has Not Been Approved

INCIDENT #13044817 DATA
As Of 12/05/2013 10:54:02

Basic Information
Case Title Location Apt/Unit #
10 RIVER RD 1011
Date/Time Reported Date/Time Occurred
12/04/2013 20:07:55 On or about 12/04/2013 20:07
Incident Type(s)/Offense(s)
(275/2)THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME c275 S2
(272/53/F)DISORDERLY CONDUCT Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Killackey arrest

Somerville Police Department
SOMERVILLE, MA
Incident # / Report # Officer Rank Review Status
13044988 / 1 PAVAO B PATROLMAN APPROVED

INCIDENT #13044988 DATA
As Of 12/06/2013 10:29:32

Basic Information
Case Title Location Apt/Unit # Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Khan Arrest

Somerville Police Department
SOMERVILLE, MA
Incident # / Report # Officer Rank Review Status
13044782 / 1 ISAACS, R PATROLMAN

Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Contreras arrest

Somerville Police Department
SOMERVILLE, MA
Incident # / Report # Officer Rank Review Status
13044666 / 1 KHOURY M PATROLMAN APPROVED

INCIDENT #13044666 DATA
As Of 12/03/2013 13:09:39

Basic Information
Case Title Location Apt/Unit #
JEURIS CONTRERAS BROADWAY & TEMPLE ST
Date/Time Reported Date/Time Occurred
12/03/2013 12:34:57 On or about 12/03/2013 12:34
Incident Type(s)/Offense(s)
(90/23/D)LICENSE SUSPENDED, OP MV WITH c90 S23
(90/13/A)UNSAFE OPERATION OF MV c90 S13 Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Bielakowski arrest

Somerville Police Department
SOMERVILLE, MA
Incident # / Report # Officer Rank Review Status
13044558 / 1 DUCASSE J PATROLMAN APPROVED

INCIDENT #13044558 DATA
As Of 12/04/2013 06:25:19

Basic Information
Case Title Location Apt/Unit #
22 MCGRATH HWY
Date/Time Reported Date/Time Occurred
12/02/2013 11:35:25 On or about 12/02/2013 11:35
Incident Type(s)/Offense(s)
(266/30A/C)SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION, 3RD OFF. c266 S30A Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

JIMENEZ/FARIAS Arrest

Case Title Location Apt/Unit #
JIMENEZ/FARIAS FITCHBURG ST & LINWOOD ST
Date/Time Reported Date/Time Occurred
12/06/2013 12:50:00 On or about 12/06/2013 12:50
Incident Type(s)/Offense(s)
(94C/32E/A)COCAINE, TRAFFICKING IN – OVER 14 GRAMS C94C S32E
(94C/32/C)DRUG, POSSESS TO DISTRIB CLASS A c94C S32 Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

By Neil W. McCabe

Three years ago, there was a four-reporter team from The Washington Post, James V. Grimaldi and Sari Horwitz on the team were research editor Alice Crites and staff writer William Booth, embedded inside President Barack Obama’s Fast and Furious program. Continue reading Three years later, Terry’s death and the press →

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THE HOUSE AND SENATE. There were no roll call votes in the House or Senate last week. The House and Senate are meeting only in brief, Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 38 – Report No. 49 December 6, 2013 →

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Jessica currently lives in Ashland, grew up in Natick. She a friend’s daughter battling breast cancer and liver cancer. Continue reading Help Rally for Jess who is battling breast cancer and liver cancer →

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Former Somerville Mayor Gene Brune hosted a book lecture and signing Sunday, Dec 8, at the Somerville Museum. The mayor’s lecture was about his childhood and his life story about growing up in Somerville.

Brune’s book, “THE SPIRIT OF SOMERVILLE” depicts his life growing up in Somerville as well as his career in Continue reading Brune Book Lecture and Signing →

By Skip Murray

Former Somerville Mayor Gene Brune hanging a Christmas wreath at the Somerville Museum, in preparation for the Somerville Holiday party Continue reading Somerville Museum, in preparation for the Somerville Holiday party, Friday, December 13th, from 7P-9P →

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The 2013 Toys for Local Children Dinner Award Banquet was held this past Saturday evening at the Holiday Inn in Somerville.

At the event in a crowded function room, the Toys for Local Children organization

Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Publisher Honored at 2013 Toys For Local Children Banquet →

Check out next weeks print edition of The Somerville News Weekly as we grow to 32 full pages!

Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Now With “32 Full Pages” The Power of News →

This Year the Pru and the Zakim Bridge will be lit purple in honor of RESPOND on 12/18. Be sure and snap some pictures & post to RESPOND’s Facebook page for a chance to win a $25 Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Proudly Supports “Respond” and Please Mark Your Calendars →

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In a phenomenon spreading across the planet, oversized blackboards, painted on buildings and freestanding displays, invite passers-by to complete the sentence: “Before I die I want to…”
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By William Tauro

The official start to the Somerville Holiday Arts and Eats event at Assembly Square is under way!

Vendors frantically hurry to get their booths set up in time for tonight’s first night debut of this event

Holiday Arts and Eats will run from December 6-8 down at Assembly Square in Somerville.

Welcome to Abbondanza Ristorante 195 Main Street Everett

Please visit us online:
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Federal Realty Investment Trust to build up to 1.1M sq. ft. mixed-use site on former IKEA parcel to serve 4,500 Partners employees
SOMERVILLE – The state’s largest private employer, Partners HealthCare, will be the first major industry tenant to Continue reading PARTNERS HEALTHCARE TO BE FIRST MAJOR INDUSTRY OCCUPANT AT ASSEMBLY ROW – WILL BUILD ON FORMER IKEA SITE →

Jason Chase moved to Somerville from his hometown of Colorado Springs in 2000 to study with the artist John Walker at Boston University where he went on to receive a Masters in Fine Continue reading Somerville Arts Council Jason Chase, December Artist of the Month →

“Together we can make a difference.”

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Somerville Cares About Prevention, a community based coalition supported by the City’s Health Department, works to reduce substance abuse, as well as the harms associated with such use among Somerville residents with a particular focus on youth. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/SomCares.

General Information

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Great event this past Wednesday unveiling the 2013 Middle School Data Results. Great group discussions about substance use, mental health, violence and safety, physical health, and resiliency.

Photo: Somerville Prevention Program Director Lovelee Heller

Many joined Somerville Cares About Prevention this past Wednesday evening and took part in a game show based on the 2013 Student Health Survey Data and participated in the Café Style discussion to improve community health. The Community Game show was at the Cross Street Center, 165 Broadway. Contestants brought their own ideas and thinking caps. For more info email: lheller@somervillema.gov

Earn rewards (like Illuminations Tour tickets) by taking care of yourself. We’re excited to announced a new partnership with the innovative health and wellness platform, “Wellcoin,” which allows residents to earn benefits Continue reading Somerville’s Partnership with the Innovative Health and Wellness Platform →

By William Tauro

Former Somerville Mayor/Rotarian Gene Brune and
Rotarian Narda Mokhtar ringing the bell in front of Mike’s
Restaurant in Davis Square on Friday morning for The Salvation Army
Holiday drive.

Photo by Frank Santagelo

SOMERVILLE – The National League of Cities (NLC) has recognized Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the City’s Shape Up Somerville strategy for recent completion of key health and wellness goals for Let’s Move! Cities, Continue reading CITY AWARDED THREE MEDALS FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN ADDRESSING CHILDHOOD OBESITY THROUGH LET’S MOVE! CITIES, TOWNS AND COUNTIES →

(Somerville, MA) CPCU Credit Union held their 5th Annual Harvest Food Drive during the month of November to benefit the Somerville Homeless Continue reading CPCU Credit Union holds 5th Annual Harvest Food Drive to benefit the Somerville Homeless Coalition →

David, Katelyn, Don and Sarah will run the Boston Marathon & raise funds in honor of RESPOND’s work to end domestic violence.

Continue reading MEET TEAM RESPOND Somerville 2014! →

Affordable housing opportunity at St. Polycarp Village. Please share with anyone who might be interested. 31 new units will be ready for tenants this February and the application process is now open. For more information about these units or the application process, please contact WinnResidential at 617-591-0577.

On Thursday the Mayor answered questions, comments, or ideas about the future development of Union Square as he hosted a 1-hour live chat starting at 12:30 p.m. to answer questions and share ideas with the community. For those who couldn’t participate in the live chat, but wanted to weigh in, they were welcome to leave a question, comment, or idea and they added it to the live chat queue. The chat was hosted and archived here: http://www.somervillema.gov/unionsquarechat. We hope to hear from you.

SOMERVILLE – On December 5, 2013 at approximately 1:10 p.m. a medium built, white male in his late 30’s, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and dark colored pants, entered the Santander Bank 403 Highland Avenue Somerville, Ma. 02144 and robbed the teller of an undetermined amount of cash. No weapon was shown.

The suspect approached a teller and handed a note demanding money. The only attempt to shield his face was while he was apparently talking on his cell phone. The suspect fled in an unknown direction in the Davis Square area.

The FBI Task Force and Somerville Police are asking for your assistance in identifying the suspect depicted in the photos provided by the banks surveillance cameras. The Massachusetts Bankers Association is providing a reward for information leading to the identity, arrest and conviction of the suspect, and any accomplices who may have assisted him in the commission of this crime.

If you have information or can identify this suspect, please call the FBI Task Force at 617 742-5533 and/or the Somerville Police Criminal Investigation Division at 617 625-1600 extension 7220.

– Deputy Chief Michael S. Cabral

All Members and Guests are asked to bring an unwrapped toy to the meeting of:

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2013

Our joint meeting at 12:15 along with
Somerville Rotary & Somerville Lions
Please plan to attend this Annual Gala Christmas Luncheon /Mt. Vernon Restaurant

‘WELLCOIN’ TO PROMOTE WELLBEING VIA SOCIAL MEDIA

‘Wellcoin’ offers innovative media platform that rewards users for engaging in healthy behavior. Local business partners offering rewards, incentives for all users. Continue reading INNOVATIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PORTAL →

By William Tauro

Dozens of Somerville Chamber of Commerce members, some with guest, filled the function hall at the Center for Arts at the Armory on Highland Avenue this past Thursday evening. Continue reading Somerville Chamber of Commerce Partners up with Toys for Local Children →

By William Tauro

Hundreds gathered at the Somerville City Hall Concourse on Thursday evening to enjoy and celebrate the lighting of the annual holiday tree.

There was plenty of music, people dancing, kids playing, Christmas caroling, a very festive evening for all.

And then that magic moment when the bulbs lit up concourse with thousands of red, green, gold and blue Christmas lights that filled the concourse with even more holiday cheer.

By William Tauro

Over a hundred friends, relatives and colleges of Cardoso gathered at the Dr. Albert F. Argenziano School to celebrate at a retirement gathering event in honor of Somerville School Committee member Teresa Cardoso.

Cardoso after twenty two years serving as a Somerville School Committee member decided not to run for re-election.

Photo 2 L to R:

School Committee Member Teresa Cardoso, Former Superintendent of Schools Dr. Albert F. Argenziano, Former Mayor Gene Brune and former Human Resource Director Tony Caliri

Photo 1 L to R:
Former Mayor Gene Brune, Former Mayor Dorothy Kelly Gay, Former Alderman Grace Abbruzio and Eli Blute.

Adult and Pediatric Dentistry in Somerville, MA

No judgment. No lectures.

You’ve never been to a dentist like this.

Smiles By Rosie Family Dentistry is a general dental practice for adults and children. Has it been a while since your last dental visit? That’s our specialty! We provide comprehensive dentistry in a warm, reassuring, and nonjudgmental setting. We take time to educate you about your oral health and dental status in a modern, state-of-the-art office. This will be the most relaxing and educational dental visit you’ve ever had.

Rosie Wagner, DDS

Hours: 10am – 6:30pm, Monday through Friday

6 Kensington Avenue • Somerville, Mass. 02145
Phone: (617) 623-2100 • Fax: (617) 764-3651
E-mail: office@smilesbyrosie.com

Katie-Rose Wagner, DDS

Founder Continue reading Smiles By Rosie Family Dentistry →

By William Tauro

James I. Rider of Evergreen Delivery Bike Transport of Somerville shown here delivering a Christmas tree for Ricky’s Flower Market to an awaiting household in Somerville just waiting to decorate and celebrate the holidays with one less errand to do, picking up a tree.

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Help us here at Boston News Group and The Somerville News Weekly as we promote our good friend Artist Ashley Tucker who is a young, beautiful and very talented rising star who is on her way to the top! Continue reading We Need Your Help to Get Our Good Friend Ashley Tucker Discovered. →

Lead Abatement Program available for eligible Somerville homeowners and tenants; City will de-lead homes for free.

SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone Continue reading CITY RECEIVES ADDITIONAL $2M GRANT FROM HUD TO MAKE 120 MORE HOMES LEAD SAFE →

Photo by Frank Santangelo

DPW workers work frantically on Wednesday to get the tree decorated for Thursday nights lighting ceremony at the city hall concourse.

Join Assembly Row for Holiday Arts & Eats Festival on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 6th, 7th and 8th. This will be the largest holiday event in greater Boston featuring 25 of New England’s best food trucks, a large holiday market featuring 60 Etsy artists – and more with inspiration from traditional European Chriskindl markets. Save some of your holiday shopping for this market, we know you miss ASSEMBLED so we are bringing it back just for the holidays with more artists, more food, and more finds.

By Peter J. Koutoujian

The most wonderful season of the year is upon us; a time of joyous celebration with family, friends and loved ones. We want this season to remain a happy, healthy time for all of us and, here in Middlesex County, we’re working to ensure that we do all we can to get important safety information out to our community. Continue reading Wishing all a happy and safe holiday season →

Somerville Public Libraries Selected as One of Ten Sites Nationally for StoryCorps Oral History Project (as heard on National Public Radio);
Library to Record Teen Stories
SOMERVILLE – Anyone who lives in Continue reading SOMERVILLE LIBRARY SEEKS TEENS TO SHARE THEIR ORAL HISTORIES FOR NATIONAL STORYCORPS PROJECT →

By William Tauro

On Tuesday afternoon at about 4:00pm a call came into the Somerville Police Station from a mother in the East Somerville claiming that somebody was trying to stab her son.

Three Somerville Police units responded to the call at the intersection of New Hampshire and Pennsylvania Avenue and conducted a search in that area of East Somerville but were unable to locate the suspect.

This investigation is still ongoing.

SOMERVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Department of Music
PRESENTS
District Winter Concerts:
ALL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
When: Thursday, December 12th 7pm
Where: East Somerville Community School
50 Cross Street
Come and enjoy the All City Middle School , Orchestra, Chorus,and Band!
Tickets are free and available in the main office or at the door!!!
Please come and support our student musicians!!

For more info contact:
Richard G. Saunders
Director of Music
Somerville Public Schools
81 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
rsaunders@k12.somerville.ma.us
617-625-6600 x6143

City of Somerville seeks to partner with an agency that will connect local workers first with local jobs, serving as first contact for employers looking to hire local residents
Somerville employers looking to hire and will promote all opportunities for residents to have first access to local jobs. Continue reading LOCAL JOBS FOR RESIDENTS TARGETED BY NEW CITY PARTNERSHIP WITH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY →

The Somerville News Weekly Print edition can be found weekly in the bright red Somerville News boxes located at the following locations across the Ville: Union Sq. Post Office, Dunkin Donuts Magoon Sq/Dunkin Donuts Somerville Ave (across rink)/Dunkin Donuts Broadway at McGrath Hwy/ Dunkin Donuts Middlesex Ave, Dunkin Donuts Twin City Plaza, Clairton Hill Bus stop, In the red news box across from Victor’s Deli & Ball Square Cafe in Ball Square, Winter Hill Post Office and Davis Square in front of Mike’s Restaurant. The paper can also be found at all municipal buildings including Somerville City Hall, Traffic & Parking and all Council of Ageing Buildings, All Winter Hill Banks, Pats Auto Body Linwood Street, The Book Shop Broadway, West 7 Bistro Broadway, Somerville Credit Union, The Arts at the Armory Highland Ave, Most Senior Apartment Buildings, Somerville Police Station, Wedgewood Crane & Connolly Ins Agency Davis Square, Cambridge Mobile Sound 234 Monsignor O’Brien Highway, Somerville Computers, Vinnie’s Superette, Broadway Sunoco, Sovereign Bank Broadway, Dunkin Donuts Powderhouse and in just about every little store in and around the Ville! If you want your store location to be listed here as well on where to find The Somerville News Weekly, simply just call Billy Tauro at 1(888)625-2706 or email him at Wmtauro@Bostonnewsgroup.com and we will add you to our ever growing popular list of pick-up-locations across the Ville.

Happy birthday to the following Villens in the Ville who are celebrating big time! First we have Michela Capobianco, wife of the very popular Matthew Continue reading Your Weekly Dosage of Newstalk Shout Out Loud for December 3rd, 2013 Has Arrived →

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Center for the Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Avenue
5-7PM, Thursday, December 5, 2013
Free appetizers; excellent networking; free business card drawing; and cash bar.
Guests are welcome to bring

Continue reading Please Join The Somerville Chamber of Commerce Special Holiday Business After Hours →

Keeping things in perspective – online and in person – will keep you sane, or will it?

I’m in the process of writing a large series of short stories involving my experiences online over the last 30 years and how they’ve intertwined with my real life – good, bad Continue reading Reality Bites a ‘Villen by James A. Norton →

In this weekly culinary column, I will be focusing on one dish – giving the reader a quick history of the dish, the classical preparation of it, and of course, my own spin on the classic.

This week I am switching it up altogether. Everyone is familiar with how to make French Toast Continue reading Cooking with Jonathan By Jonathan Jolicoeur →

By William Tauro

Acting Police Chief, Charles Femino, was officially sworn in today as the interim Chief of Police of the Somerville Police Department effective December 1, 2013.
Femino succeeds former Chef Thomas Pasquarello who retired after a notable career with the Somerville Police Department. Continue reading Mayor Curtatone Swears In Interim Police Chief →

For general calendar:

12/4 & 12/11 Zumba with Cathy. 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm. All levels. Holland Street Center 167 Holland Street. $3. Just drop in. Continue reading Somerville COA General Calendar 12/4 – 12/11 →

Ogunwumi arrest

Case Title Location Apt/Unit #
A&B OGUNWUMI 1374 BROADWAY 4S
Date/Time Reported Date/Time Occurred
11/30/2013 22:14:36 11/30/2013 22:14 to 11/30/2013 23:00
Incident Type(s)/Offense(s)
(265/13A/B)A&B c265 S13A Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Bloom arrest

Case Title Location Apt/Unit #
COMM. V. CORY BLOOM BROADWAY & TEMPLE ST
Date/Time Reported Date/Time Occurred
11/29/2013 22:28:05 On or about 11/29/2013 22:28
Incident Type(s)/Offense(s)
(90/23/K2)LICENSE SUSPENDED, OP MV WITH (CRIMINAL SUBSQ.OFF.
(90/24/J)OUI LIQUOR c90 S24 Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Cunha arrest

RYAN ET AL 406 MYSTIC AVE
Date/Time Reported Date/Time Occurred
11/27/2013 15:31:41 On or about 11/27/2013 15:31
Incident Type(s)/Offense(s)
(94C/40)CONSPIRACY TO VIOLATE DRUG LAW c94C S40 Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

On Saturday evening, November 10th, Detective Dante DiFronzo received the American Legion Post 19 “Alexander McQuestion Award” as Police Officer of the Year. Continue reading Somerville Police Officer of the Year Award →

is presented for outstanding dedication and effort for the month of October 2013 to:

Lt. Gerald Reardon

Lt. Gerald Reardon has held many positions within the Somerville Police Department and has been a dedicated employee since joining the force back in 1978. Lt. Reardon, as the Officer in Charge of Training, has Continue reading SOMERVILLE POLICE BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY AWARD →

Somerville Police Department

BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY AWARD is presented for outstanding dedication and effort for the month of November 2013 to:

Detective Michael Kiely

Detective Michael Kiely has been a dedicated member of the Somerville Police Department for the past 18 years. Detective Kiely has served in a number of positions within the Continue reading SOMERVILLE POLICE BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY AWARD →

Give the gift of Somerville. The City of Lights book, Illuminations cards & the Nibble Cookbook are now available. Buying local makes the perfect holiday gift!

Tis the season, Continue reading Season Greetings: Illumination cards and books are now available →

11/25/2013 08:10:00 6 MYRTLE ST HARDING , DALE 06/22/1987 6 MYRTLE STREET SOMERVILLE MA
WITNESS, INTIMIDATE C268 S13,B
FIREARM, CARRY WITH AMMUNITION
FIREARM, DISCHARGE WITHIN 500
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY +$250, Continue reading Somerville Police Arrest Log week of 11/25/13 →

By Neil W. McCabe

When the Democrats killed the Senate filibuster before the Thanksgiving recess, they proved a political maxim I developed growing up in Massachusetts: Liberals never fear a powerful government because they control the powerful government.
But, frankly, there are a lot of things liberals do not fear. Continue reading Liberals kill the Senate filibuster, of course →

On Saturday, December 14 is the Somerville Illuminations Bicycle Tour, a wintry night-time ride amongst warmly lit homes. The Somerville Bicycle Committee holds this event in conjunction with the Somerville Arts Council’s Illuminations Trolley Tour the same evening. Meet at 5:50 pm in front of the main entrance to Somerville High School, 81 Highland Ave. (next to City Hall). We’ll depart promptly at 6 pm, riding for about an hour.

Please wear warm clothes and light up your bike — the more lights, the merrier! Costumes are encouraged but not required. We suggest a $5 donation to support the Somerville Arts Council. After the ride, enjoy hot drinks, treats, and good cheer at City Hall.

Photos of the girls from the Somerville High School “Turkey tip off” played at Lincoln/Sudbury.

Although not associated because season “officially” hasn’t started yet Tryouts are on Monday.

By William Tauro

The Winter Hill Yacht Club in Somerville hosted their Annual Children’s Christmas Party this past Sunday afternoon.

Local Somerville Children spent the afternoon playing with Alley the Alligator, Continue reading Santa Clause Visits on the Somerville Water Front →

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