Current use of Somerville’s fields exceeds recommended use for proper maintenance and upkeep; Consulting firm and task force to review and Continue reading CITY TO SEEK CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO OVERBURDENED RECREATION FIELDS →

There will be news stories on Somerville’s celebration of Pi Day, Congressman Mike Capuano shares his views on the Union Square post office, Continue reading What’s on Somerville Neighborhood News eps. 11? Expect some interesting stories covered in SNN episode # 11. →

By William Tauro

On Monday afternoon a delivery truck owned by A Duie PYLY was traveling on Packard Avenue in Somerville when it hit a utility guide wire causing two utility light poles and a transformer to collapse.

Over sixty Somerville homes lost power and it also caused massive traffic tie up with a very dangerous situation.

Somerville Police and Somerville Firefighters blocked off the street from end to end where the polls were down to prevent any bystanders from getting electrocuted.

NStar arrived on scene to stabilize the wires and restore power to the neighborhood homes that were affected.

Continue reading Delivery Truck Takes Down Two Utility Poles and Causes Partial Black Out in Somerville →

Some exciting events in the coming weeks:

Afternoon at the Movies: Monday 31st – Holland Street Atrium – 12:30 P.M. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging SAVE THE DATES →

Denise Taylor, Director of Communications: 617-625-6600 x2620
Steven DeCarlo, Director of City Cable: 617-625-6600 x2617
Joe Constantine, City Cable Producer: 617-625-6600 x2611

* Continue reading EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS – SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE: CABLE CONNECTION City TV (13/22) & Educational Channel 15 (15) →

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Pena Arrest

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Hurley Arrest

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Morash Arrest

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Curtis Arrest

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The Chamber’s Green Committee welcomes you to participate in the SIXTH annual B2GREEN Expo & Networking Event. This year’s green business event will be Thursday, May Continue reading Call for B2Green Expo & Networking Exhibitors →

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