You may have noticed a USA Bobsled about to be loaded by four hulking individuals pictured on the back of the Russell Fleet.

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Send your “Happy Valentines Greeting” to the love of your life with a Somerville News Weekly message for the world to see in our February 11th print edition!
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“Joe Lynch and KyAnn Anderson share the award for “Outstanding Producer of the Year” at the SCATV Annual Awards televised on SCATV last night. The Continue reading SCATV Annual Awards with Joe Lynch →

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Please join us at the Chamber’s

Business After Hours
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Foundry on Elm, 255 Elm Street, Davis Square
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Photos

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The City of Somerville, working in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community

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SOMERVILLE – Somerville is one step closer to a renovated or new high Continue reading SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL VOTED ELIGIBLE BY STATE FOR POSSIBLE RENOVATION OR NEW BUILDING FUNDING →

By William Tauro

Local, State and Norwood Police raided a house located at 84 Sycamore Street in Somerville on Thursday afternoon with a court ordered search warrant in hand in connection to the body found behind a school in Norwood a day earlier on Wednesday afternoon.

This story is still developing……..

In the words of Greater Somerville’s Talk Show Host, Joe Lynch, “If you’ve ever wondered who the Somerville High

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We had a very good meet against a strong Malden squad. Melissa Sanon was a double winner with victories in Continue reading Results from Somerville High Girls Track Team vs Malden HS →

By William Tauro

For a second straight week, road construction due to a gas line maintenance project is still going on at the intersection of Merriam and Washington Streets, in Somerville directly in front of the Somerville Police Station.

Expect delays all week.

With the Green Line Extension coming to town, we’re also getting some brand new MBTA stops that need decorating. Continue reading Somerville MBTA Stops That Need Decorating →

Be sure to read next weeks Somerville News Weekly to get a glimpse of some real juicy information that just ended up Continue reading Extra Extra Read All About It! →

It’s time to clip those split ends and warm up the mustache wax: BeardFest 2014 is just around the corner. Join Continue reading Somerville BeardFest 2014 →

The Somerville News Weekly, its staff and publisher want to thank Chris Orchard for all his dedicated journalism and media coverage regarding the City Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Bids Farewell to Chris Orchard of The Patch →

Hi,

This is Chris Orchard from Somerville Patch. Please excuse this mass email, but I wanted to reach out to as many people as I could.
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Community Note: The public is invited to a Public Hearing before the Board of Aldermen’s Committee on Finance on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, at 6 p.m., in the Continue reading Finance Committe Meeting Public Hearing 2/4 →

Happy 88th Birthday Barbara Roderick

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Calling East Somerville Cultural Talent &
Cultural Block Party Producers!

COMMUNITY MEETING
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SOMERVILLE – A final member of the Union Square Civic Advisory Committee with 20 years of experience Continue reading SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT EXPERT NAMED TO UNION SQUARE CIVIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE →

Grant to fund innovative job and skills training program for lower-income 18-24-year-olds that uses mobile app and Continue reading CITY RECEIVES $100,000 ‘WORKING CITIES’ GRANT FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT →

By William Tauro

On Tuesday morning,Transit and Local Continue reading Breaking News : Somerville Suspicious Device →

by Neil W. McCabe

The State of the Union address delivered to Congress by President Barack Obama this week is a sad, sad Continue reading SOTU: A window in the hall of mirrors known as Obama’s mind →

Come and check out the multicultural art hanging on the walls of the Cross Street Center, 165 Broadway, Somerville. A group of older adults met Continue reading Multicultural Artwork at Cross Street Center →

In this weekly culinary column, I will be focusing on one dish – giving the reader a quick history of the dish, the classical Continue reading Cooking with Jonathan By Jonathan Jolicoeur →

Velazquez arrest

On Friday, 1/24/2014, I, Officer DiFava, was operating marked cruiser 667. At approximately 2142 hrs, I was dispatched to Endicott Avenue for a Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Grant arrest

On January 24th, 2014, I, Officer Christopher Collette at approximately 4:25 AM I observed what appeared to be an orange, Chevy HHR truck Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Nunziato arrest

I Officer Faria, along with Officer Pulli were dispatched to Dana St. for a dispute.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Bilodeau arrest

At approximately 1:35 pm, I was on patrol in my marked cruiser in the area of Davis Square. After I turned left onto Grove St. from Elm St., a movement to Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

cardoso arrest

Upon my arrival, I observed a black BMW at the entrance of the Holiday Inn that had struck the brick barrier and knocked it into a parked car, causing damage to the parked vehicle. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Pena arrest

I Officer Joseph Teves was working my assigned shift in marked cruiser East 2. At approximately 16:00 hours I received a radio transmission from Somerville Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

On Sunday, January 26th, Somerville firefighters fought their second multiple alarm blaze within a week. At 9:57 a.m. Continue reading 68 Wheatland Street Somerville Fire →

Somerville Police Arrest log 1/20/14- 1/27/14
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Happy Birthday Maria Nella Nunes

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Happy Birthday Mary Williams Killoren

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Somerville Police Deputy Chief Michael Cabral and his identical twin brother, Boston University Police Officer Richard Cabral celebrated their birthday this week.

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Coaches Inv Results

By Charlie O’Rourke

Results from the State Coaches Invitational held Saturday Jan 25 at Continue reading Somerville Highlanders Girls Track →

“Happy 6th Birthday Katelyn”

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By William Tauro

Continue reading Somerville’s LaHasienda Gets Surprise Visit by Clerk of Courts →

The City are hosting two Property Assessment Info sessions where commercial and residential property Continue reading Property assessment Q&A this Monday: →

For dinner reservations or to inquire about our popular “Paint Nite” please call:(617) 694-3700

Find out at two upcoming open house days:

Continue reading Which of the Somerville Public Schools offers the programs, resources, and environment your child needs? →

The Somerville real estate market is hot, which have made the issues of affordable housing, family housing, and housing diversity hot topics. So, join the Continue reading Somerville’s Hot Real Estate Market →

The Somerville Police Department and the Somerville Office of Commissions, Continue reading Somerville Police and Somerville Office of Commissions Team up Non-Perishable Food Drive →

Event Date:
Sunday, February 2 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Continue reading Somerville Arts Councle BeardFest 2014 →

By William Tauro

A team of Somerville Department of Public Works Engineers and Water

Continue reading Somerville DPW Crews on The Hunt For Hundred Year Old Shut Offs →

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By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 39 – Report No. 4 January 20-24, 2014 →

By William Tauro

Gas crews are working on a gas main situation directly in front of the Somerville Police Station on Friday that’s located at the intersection of Washington and Merriam Streets in Somerville.

Merriam Street is closed to traffic until repairs are completed.

Expect delays on Washington Street.

By William Tauro

A sixteen inch water main pipe burst Continue reading Somerville Water Main Break →

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Former Somerville Mayor, Dorothy Kelly Gay, a wonderful person with a heart of gold who is always there to lend a helping hand to a fellow Somervillian!
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SAVE THE DATE:
Some exciting events in the coming weeks:

Ongoing Art Exhibit beginning Monday, Continue reading News from the Somerville Council on Aging →

Please join us next Wednesday!
Mayor Curtatone, Ward 2 Alderman Continue reading Union Sq. Infrastructure Meeting Reminder →

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By William Tauro

Early Thursday morning, Somerville firefighters responded to a working house fire located at 81 Mt Vernon

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Does a Sex Offender Live Near Your Family Putting Your Kids In Danger?

Sex Offender Registry Board Welcome Continue reading A Somerville News Weekly Advisory Alert →

With the multiple rash of recent armed robberies around the area residents are asked to be alert and report anything suspicious!

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With: Adam Dash, Adam Dash & Associates; Richard DiGirolamo, Law Office of Richard DiGirolamo; and Sean Continue reading The Chamber’s “how to” session on filing abatements MEMBERS ONLY →

1 Brattle Square
Cambridge Police on scene s with a bank robbery at the Eastern Bank

No perpetrator information available.
Occurrence: 12:25pm

“Happy Birthday Dennis Sinclair”

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622 Somerville Ave.
The Family Dollar Store was robbed at gunpoint early Wednesday morning by an unidentified black male 5′ 10″ in his Continue reading Breaking News: Somerville Armed Robbery →

: The parking ban is lifted immediately.
• CARS IN LOTS: Cars parked in City and school lots may remain there until 10 a.m. today, and all other Continue reading SNOW EMERGENCY LIFTED, effective 8 am →

Football and Cheerleading…ages 5-15…$20…@ Mystic Recreation Center 530 Mystic Ave (corner Shore Dr & Mystic)…Wednesday, January 29, 6-8pm ….for more info call Roger (617) 838-2145 or Marsha (617) 968-9680

Snow Emergency
Based on current weather predictions, the City will be declaring a snow Continue reading Snow Emergency Abatement how to; Master developer; Breakfast with new aldermen →

Emergency in effect starting 3 p.m. Tues., Jan. 21

-Move Cars to the Odd Side (or City lot) Continue reading Snow Emergency Declared →

Please note that due to snow, the Assessment Info Session scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 21, is postponed to Thursday, Jan., 23, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will now take place:
Info Session 1: Thursday, Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m., at the West Somerville

Continue reading Assessment Meeting Postponed to Thurs., Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m. Due to Snow →

The City of Somerville and Somerville Public Schools have announced that Continue reading Evening Activities, Meetings Cancelled Tonight →

There was this preacher once…he did an awful thing…

Continue reading Reality Bites a ‘Villen by James A. Norton →

By Neil W. McCabe

In this space I have weighed in on our liberation of the Iraqi People and eight- Continue reading Obama reorders the world with his BFF Iran →

It’s looking like the snow totals and timing COULD require a snow Continue reading Somerville Snow Emergency →

Happy Birthday to the following Villens! Taneisha Green, Lauren Candelino, Richard Lyons, Josh S. Cutler, Will Ralph, Susan franklin, Dana A. Wildes, Joey Del Ponte,DJ Napolitano

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Next week there will be two important meetings regarding the proposed developments at the Stop and Shop Continue reading Meetings on proposed East Somerville developments next week →

On Tuesday, January 14th, Mayor Joe Curtatone and SCC Deputy Director Meridith Levy became recipients of the Continue reading Somerville Mayor and SCC Director Recipients of the 2014 Kuehn Community Preservation Award →

Demaras arrest

On the above time and day, while Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Cardalino arrest

On January 17, 2014, I, Officer Michael Capasso was dispatched to Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Gonzales arrest

I was dispatched to Otis St. for a report of a domestic situation.
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Simon-Martin arrest

On January 15th 2014, I, Officer Christopher Collette was assigned to Somerville marked unit East Four. At Continue reading Hockey Stick Assault Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Karki arrest

On January 16, 2014 at 19:55 hours, I Officer Beckford, and Officer Teves Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Jesse Weed arrest

1/17/2014 at 4:11pm, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, while operating marked cruiser East 4, was dispatched to Jackson Rd along with Officer’s Tim Sullivan and Cassandra Goncalves (K3) for a dispute amongst roommates.

Victim wanted to report his computer and electric heater stolen. He believes his roommate, Jesse Weed, stole these items. As Officer Goncalves spoke with victim I went to the Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

huguley arrest

On January 13, 2014, I was assigned to the patrol division in marked unit W5. I

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brahmananda arrest

On the above date and time, while Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Somerville Police Arrest log 1/13/14- 1/20/14

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Last Wednesday was the deadline that we needed you to sign a petition by Thursday, January 15 urging Gov. Continue reading Arts and Cultural Community Deadline →

Results from Somerville High Girls traveling to Providence to compete at Continue reading Somerville High Girls Track Results →

“Happy Birthday Ben Miele”

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594 Somerville Ave Armed robbery of liquor store. Perpetrator is black male armed 6ft, wearing a hat, showed a black handgun. Fled on foot.

Occurred at 7:55 pm

Did you know that Somerville Farmers Mobile Market has started?

Pick up fresh healthy produce from 1 to 4 PM on Saturdays at the Mystic Head Continue reading Somerville Mobile Farmers Market →

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local representatives on one roll call and local senators on four from the week of Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 39 – Report No. 3 January 13-17, 2014 →

Below please find below:
The Chamber’s “how to” session on filing abatements
The City of Somerville’s 2014 Property Assessment Info Sessions
Continue reading Important tax bill information →

If you’ve ever wondered how property taxes are determined, you have two Continue reading Learn How Your Somerville Property Taxes Are Determined →

“The Dream: Equality for All.” This year’s event features speaker Professor Adenrele Awotona, live music, Continue reading Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy on Mon., Jan. 20, at the City’s Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration event →

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SOMERVILLE – Following a nine-month renovation that began in late March 2013, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Continue reading Cross Street Bridge to Reopen Tuesday →

Congratulations Cubby Oil & Energy
You won the 2013 Super Service Award!

The Super Service Award is completely free and is the highest honor given annually to the top 5% of qualifying Continue reading Congratulations to Dana Iacopucci of Cubby Oil Company who won the 2013 Angie’s List Super Service Award! →

Eddie Abate, a lifelong Somerville resident, a United States Navel Veteran and a mailman here in Somerville for Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week →

Informational Sessions on 2014 Property Assessments and the Appeals Process for Commercial and Continue reading Property Owners Invited to Info Sessions on 2014 Assessments and Appeals Process →

Here are the results of our Medford meet held on wed Jan 15 at the Fieldhouse.
Continue reading Somerville High School Girls Track Update →

By Peter J. Koutoujian & Laura R. Van Zandt

Fourteen years ago this month, an explosion rocked an Everett apartment killing a woman and changing forever the way we look at the issue of stalking Continue reading January is National Stalking Awareness Month →

Celebrated documentary on Danish urban designer Jan Gehl
reinforces Somerville’s commitment to planning for a livable city
SOMERVILLE – Leading-edge urban Continue reading CITY, CONGRESS FOR NEW URBANISM TO HOST SCREENING OF “THE HUMAN SCALE” AT SOMERVILLE THEATRE JAN. 30 →

Annual Ceremony will include live entertainment, keynote address by
UMass Boston Professor Dr. Adenrele Awotona, American Red Cross Blood Continue reading 2014 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CEREMONY SET FOR MONDAY, JAN. 20 AT ESCS →

SOMERVILLE and BOSTON, MA Issued January 7, 2014… Klezwoods, the Boston-based Balkan/Klezmer ensemble phenomenon features belly dancer legend Bevin Victoria in the Continue reading Klezwoods Presents Premiere of The 30th Meridian Belly Dance Ballet at The Armory in Somerville →

UNION SQUARE COMMUNITY
ADVISORY COMMITTEE SELECTED
Committee of residents, community leaders and business owners will advise City on strategic planning decisions Continue reading Union Sq. Advisory Committee Selected: Includes Residents, Community Leaders, Business Owners →

Mayor Curtatone, Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston and Ward 3 Alderman Robert McWatters invite all Continue reading Union Square Infrastructure Meeting Jan. 29 – community note →

Alderman at Large Mary Jo Rossetti & Aldermen Bob McWatters, Matt Continue reading Government Affairs Breakfast with new Aldermen →

Three public forums will explore housing needs, affordability, gentrification
and strategies for an effective housing Continue reading PUBLIC INVITED TO HOUSING ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION SERIES TO HELP SHAPE CITY’S HOUSING AGENDA →

City of Somerville
Police Department
220 Washington Street
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-1600

Charles Femino
Chief of Police

Over the past three months, there have been three assaults on women in Somerville in the Union and Porter Continue reading Somerville Police Alert →

Juvenile arrest

On January 12, 2014, I was working in marked unit East-1 with Officer Cicerone. At Approximately 5:45 P.M. we were flagged down by a known female on Broadway. The woman, stated that she was having problems with her son and asked if we could go Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Simon arrest

On January 12, 2014, I, Officer Gravin Guillen, was in full uniform assigned to marked unit W-5. I was still on relief when Somerville Control dispatched Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Good News Our Print Editions are Expanding!

Somerville, Medford, Malden, Everett, Arlington, Cambridge, and all of Boston!

Continue reading Somerville Based News Publication Announces Metro Boston “Has A Brand New Newspaper Hitting The Streets!” Boston News Group METRO BUZZ →