In joint effort between CHA, Cataldo Ambulance, Somerville Board of Health and Somerville Fire Department, nasal Narcan is in full service on all Continue reading SOMERVILLE FIRE DEPT. FULLY EQUIPPED WITH NARCAN ON ALL FIRE COMPANIES →

MBTA agrees to construct dedicated bicycle and pedestrian way in conjunction with Green Line Extension, creating 2-mile path through Somerville
SOMERVILLE – The Community Path is Continue reading COMMUNITY PATH EXTENDING TO BOSTON →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, April 30, the 120th day of 2014 with 244 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:41 and sunset is @ 7:41. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Saturn & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Mars & Jupiter.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

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

*Programs and broadcast times can change due to event addition or cancellation.

CITY TV 13/22
Wednesday, April 30
9:00am:​Patriots Day Celebration
10:00am:​SHS Asian Night
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Acting for the Camera class & News Anchor workshop at SCATV!
To register and for more info: http://www.scatvsomerville.org/classes/

Calendar of Events

Throughout the month of May and a bit into June, the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) partners with other local organizations to host events honoring Somerville’s history and historic assets. All events are open to the public and free unless otherwise noted.

Continue reading MAY 2014 PRESERVATION MONTH →

By William Tauro

Tuesday night at 11:00pm a motor vehicle driven by a man traveling along a back access road behind the Amelia Earhart Dam in Somerville crashed through barriers and landed in 25 feet of water totally submerged in the Mystic River Locks closer to the Everett side.

Somerville Police Officers climbed down a small access ladder and pulled the man that was clinging to the ladder to safety.

Somerville Police requested for the Massachusetts State Police Dive Team to search and make sure that there were no other occupants in the submerged motor vehicle.

It is alleged that the man was intoxicated.

He was transported to the Massachusetts General Hospital for observation.

Members of the Public May See Public Safety Personnel Responding to Simulated Emergencies. Exercise Will Consist of Several Events Throughout City and Region. No Danger to the Public.
Continue reading Urban Shield: Boston to Test Region’s First Responders →

SomerVILLENS Pop Warner Football and Cheer is holding a registration

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, April 29, the 119th day of 2014 with 245 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:42 and sunset is @ 7:40. The new moon is exact @ 2:15 AM. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Venus. The evening stars are Mars & Jupiter.
ON THIS DAY IN:
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Classes resume on Monday, April 28th. We look forward to welcoming your student(s) back to class.
Below is a quick update on what’s coming up in our schools and community next week.
News & Notes
Continue reading Connections: A Newsletter from the Somerville Public Schools – April 25, 2014 →

Several John F. Kennedy students taught by History teacher Jennifer Sears, will travel to Washington D.C. to compete in National History Day. Students from the Kennedy initially Continue reading Kennedy School Student State History Day Champions →

Happy Birthday
Mrs Jeffres, mom to our good friends, Phippy, Steve and JJ!
Happy Birthday to Eddie Abate who turns 83 this week! Happy Birthday (again) to Nancy Beach Bunny Shea. Hopefully we got the right “Starfish” this time, oops we meant to say “Bunny!” Happy Birthday to former Somerville Mayor Dorothy Kelly Gay aka (Auntie) as well as to Somerville Pop Warner President Roger Desrochers who is celebrating his birthday this week as well! Also Happy Birthday to our good friends Robin Legee-Voss, Dan Roslando, Bobby Kenny and Leo Saltman!

The National Rifle Association’s 2014 held April 25-27 in Indianapolis was a great success. There were record crowds and many of the exhibitors that last year holding back, were in full-force.
Continue reading Porter: The NRA is not just a ‘national hunt club By Neil W. McCabe →

It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend…
How about a family member? Funny how that quote by William Blake, famous English poet of the Romantic Age, doesn’t come out and address the pain of being betrayed by your own family. That’s because it’s not that romantic, and it’s certainly not a lost Continue reading By special request we were asked to post this again so here it is! Reality Bites by James A. Norton →

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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.
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Concerned over the pace of the Union Square redevelopment process, organizations, residents and local businesses have been organizing: circulating talking points, a petition and lists of priorities.
Continue reading UNION SQUARE CONCERNS →

Public meeting on Thursday, May 15, at 6 p.m. to gather community feedback
SOMERVILLE – The community is invited to a public meeting to provide feedback on a report that details how the City conducted its accessibility Continue reading CITY’S 2013 PEDESTRIAN ACCESSIBILITY STUDY AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY REVIEW →

The first round of the Green Division Men’s basketball League playoffs starts this Wednesday, at the Kennedy School, .

Kennedy School
7:00 pm Slowbucks vs. Shamrocks
8:00 pm Longs vs. Alibrandis (Vroom)

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Medford School Committee Member and life-long Somerville/Medford resident announces campaign to represent citizens in the 34th Middlesex District
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Juvenile Arrest

At 9:57 p.m. on 25 April, 2014 I was assigned to the Uniform Patrol Division, car E-1. I was dispatched to Glen Street for a B&E motor vehicle. Officer was also dispatched. When we arrived we were met by the victim. Victim stated that she observed a male, q Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Quill Arrest

On Saturday, April 26th, 2014, I was assigned to Somerville marked unit West Six. At approximately 1518 hours, the officer in West Seven reported that he was in Davis Square with three possibly intoxicated males that were Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Sanabria & Carney Arrests

On the upon date and time I, Officer, was assigned to patrol area East-1. I was traveling north on Walnut St. and came upon a 2003 Acura MDX that was stopped in the middle of the street. As I came closer to the vehicle, I observed Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Mulrean Arrest

On April 26th, 2014, at approximately 2:10 a.m., I, Officer, assigned to marked cruiser 662 and patrolling the area of East 2, was dispatched along with (E3), to Beacon st. for a hit and run accident. Prior to our arrival dispatch notified both units that the vehicle responsible for the hit and run had parked inside the Whole Foods parking lot located at 45 Beacon st.
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SPD Arrest log Aril 22 thru 28

04/22/2014 11:00:43
640
BROADWAY
SAINTLOUIS , FRANTZCIA
06/05/1989
40 ROCK VALLEY AVE # 1 EVERETT Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Coughlin Arrest

On the above date at approximately 2100hrs, I, Ofc. was dispatched to the corner of Highland and Willow Ave for a MV accident. As I was exiting my Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

This is quite possibly the coolest idea we’ve had since bringing Gansett back. Narragansett beer and the Somerville Theatre are teaming up to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the movie that made you fear the water. JAWS will be back on the big screen August 19th and Continue reading GANSETT AND JAWS ON THE BIG SCREEN IN SOMERVILLE →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, April 28, the 118th day of 2014 with 246 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:44 and sunset is @ 7:39. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Venus. The evening stars are Mars & Jupiter.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

The Somerville Council on Aging is headed to Venus De Milo in Swansea, MA on Thursday, June 12th for lunch and a concert by The Temptations! Continue reading Somerville COA Visits The Temptations →

Check out this great video produced by Somerville Neighboorhood News featuring one of our newest officers, Officer Goncalves.
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Use this form to register your bicycle with the police. Please complete all fields (photo is optional).
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By William Tauro

The Somerville Lions Club hosted their Annual Charity Brunch this past Sunday at the Mount Vernon Restaurant in Somerville.

Continue reading Somerville Lion’s Club Annual Charity Brunch →

By William Tauro

The 2014 Somerville Pop Warner Annual Awards Banquet was held on Sunday afternoon at Foss Park in Somerville.
Dozens of Somerville Pop Warner children and their families enjoyed a fun full day of activities!

Continue reading 2014 Annual Somerville Pop Warner Awards Banquet →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, April 27, the 117th day of 2014 with 247 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:45 and sunset is @ 7:38. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Venus. The evening stars are Mars & Jupiter.
Continue reading Good Morning Today Is by John Dwyer →

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By William Tauro

This past Saturday morning Somerville Director of Veteran Services, Jay Weaver on behalf of the Mayor Joseph Curtatone and the City of Somerville announced and unveiled the dedication of “Patrolman Bernard L. Cotter” Square located at the corner of Washington and Rose Streets in Somerville in honor of Somerville Police Patrolman Bernard L. Cotter for his bravery and devoted years of service to the Somerville Police Department. One such heroic situation was when Patrolman Cotter carried a three-hundred pound double amputee out of a burning building to safety.

Continue reading Somerville “Patrolman Bernard L. Cotter” Square Dedication →

By William Tauro

This past Saturday morning Somerville Director of Veteran Services, Jay Weaver on behalf of Mayor Joseph Curtatone and the City of Somerville announced and unveiled the dedication of “Kelleher Square” located at the corner of Broadway and Irving Streets in Somerville in honor of the Kelleher Family of Somerville.

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By William Tauro

This past Saturday evening commodores as well as past commodores, members and representatives of area yacht clubs along the Mystic River attended the Annual Installation and Opening Night Commodore’s Ball Banquet for the Mystic Wellington Yacht Club in Medford.

Photos by Frank Santangelo

A large neighborhood participation in attendance despite the rain showed up for Saturday’s Somerville Cleanup Day!

The event was followed by a barbecue with fun and games for all ages!

Continue reading Saturday’s Somerville Cleanup Day →

Support Slain Police Officer Sean Collier’s Cause for Dana Farber Cancer Institute Motorcycle Run with over 2500 expected motorcycles to run the Boston Marathon route from Hopkinton to Boston then over to MIT Cambridge to lay a wreath on Officer Sean Collier’s site in which he was brutally murdered.

Continue reading ArtWeek Boston Exclusive: Conducting Lesson, Symphony Hall Tour, and Reception with Keith Lockhart and Peter Fiedler →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, April 26, the 116th day of 2014 with 248 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:47 and sunset is @ 7:37. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Venus. The evening stars are Mars & Jupiter.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1514 – Copernicus made his first observations of Saturn.
Continue reading Good Morning Today Is by John Dwyer →

First we would like to begin with wishing a happy 54th birthday to the 9th year as president of Somerville Pop Warner, Roger Desrochers Jr.

Roger has lived in the Winter Hill area of Somerville for the past 53 years.

He has been coaching since he was 13 years old, 5 years in the Sister Judy leagues (Mystic Projects) until he was 18 years old.
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Roger Desrochers Jr →

Afternoon at the Movies: Monday, April 28th – Holland Street Atrium – 12:30 P.M. The second movie in our Afternoon at the Movies series – Lee Daniel’s The Butler Oscar winning Continue reading Somerville COA Some exciting events in the coming weeks: →

Somerville, MA—Somerville Municipal Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Jacqueline Timas has been chosen as one of the credit union Rising Stars of 2014. Timas is a Senior Continue reading Jacqueline Timas has been chosen as one of the credit union Rising Stars of 2014 Honor of the Massachusetts Credit Union League →

Please join us for a special Business After Hours at the B2Green Expo & Networking event
4:00 – 7:00 P.M., Thursday, May 1, 2013. Holiday Inn, 30 Washington Street
Continue reading Somerville Chamber of Commerce : RSVP Business After Hours at B2Green Expo May 1st →

At Large Alderman Jack Connolly was present at the formal retirement ceremony for former Ward six Alderman now Col. Mark CREMIN who is retiring after 30 years of active-duty with United States Army JAG Corp
Continue reading Alderman Jack Connolly and wife GAIL congratulate former Ward 6 alderman and MARK CREMIN on his retirement from United States Army →

Copyright © 2014 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved.
By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Last week was April vacation week for all public schools in the state. Keeping with tradition, each branch held only brief, informal sessions during school vacation weeks and there were no roll call votes.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 39 – Report No. 17 April 25, 2014 →

Q: What was the reporter doing at the ice cream shop?

A: He was getting the latest scoop.

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, April 25, the 115th day of 2014 with 249 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:48 and sunset is @ 7:36. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Venus. The evening stars are Mars & Jupiter.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1792 – The guillotine was first used in Paris.
Continue reading Good Morning Today Is by John Dwyer →

“This week on Greater Somerville, Attorney General and candidate for Governor of Massachusetts, Martha Coakley, spoke with host Joe Lynch about her background, the Massachusetts governor’s race and why she chose to run, and her vision for the future of Massachusetts. Watch the replay on greatersomerville.wordpress.com

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, April 24, the 114th day of 2014 with 250 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:49 and sunset is @ 7:35. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Venus. The evening stars are Mars & Jupiter.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1558 – Mary, Queen of Scotland, married the French dauphin, Francis II.
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MMA 2014 Storm the State House T-Shirts now available for pre-order!

Can you hear the rumble? A STORM is brewing! The 2014 Massachusetts Motorcycle Association STORM THE STATE HOUSE is heading towards Boston!

On Thursday, May 15th, 2014, the annual MMA “Storm” will depart from Somerville for an escorted ride to Continue reading MMA STORM THE STATE HOUSE is heading towards Boston! →

“Happy 45th Wedding Anniversary to Kenny and Kathy Webber”

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“Happy Birthday to
Nancy Beach Bunny Shea”

“The right one this time!”

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Daughter to Somerville’s own Dick Murdza!

Click link below for her new hit:
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Greetings All,

It’s hard to believe that five years ago, I started Greater Somerville with no idea what I would talk about. Still searching for the words, I’m glad KyAnn and I have been able to produce some shows of interest to the Somerville public. We’ve revamped the website and still have about a thousand shows to go.
Continue reading Greater Somerville – KyAnn Anderson and Joe Lynch promotional photo →

By Patrick Tauro

The Somerville-Cambridge Elder Health Care Fair took place this past Wednesday at the Somerville Holiday Inn.

Hundreds of Somerville and Cambridge seniors attended the annual event where they received helpful health care information, senior event updates as well as a midday lunch.

Continue reading Annual Somerville-Cambridge Senior Elder Health Care Fair Event →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ​ April 23, 2014

Contact:
Deputy Chief Cabral
mcabral@police.somerville.ma.us
617-625-6600, ext. 7202

On Monday, April 21, 2014, during the early morning hours, a woman reported to the Somerville Police that she was

Continue reading Somerville PD Issues Beacon Street Assault Sketch of Suspect →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, April 23, the 113th day of 2014 with 251 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:51 and sunset is @ 7:34. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Venus. The evening stars are Mars & Jupiter.
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Dear friend,

RESPOND was proud to watch our wonderful team cross the finish line on this emotional and triumphant day. Thank you to everyone who donated, everyone who cheered with us, and everyone involved in making this day the remarkable success it was.
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By Charlie O’rourke

The results of the GBL Freshman Sophmore meet held today 4/22/14 at Cambridge.. This was a non scoring meet , but our Girls did VERY well. We had 5 winners and numerous other great performances by our young athletes.

Continue reading Somerville High School Girls Freshman/ Sophomore GBL Track Meet Results →

On Wednesday, April 23, the new AMC Assembly Row 12 will host a “Somerville Day,” offering a limited amount of free movie passes for five films:
Continue reading AMC Theaters Somerville Day Invitation →

Dr. Haberstroh

Dr. Haberstroh has multiple degrees and has been a Chiropractor for 30 years now.

He became a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist in 1991.

A few years later he obtained a second post-grad degree in Neurology making me one of four chiropractors in the world with 2 or more Post-Grad “Diplomate” Degrees in Neurology.

Continue reading Boston Spine Clinic of Somerville →

Happy Birthday Mrs Jeffres!

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Happy Birthday to the following “Villains” this week!
Frank J Kautz II, Mike Ballsquarecafe Moccia, Richard Scirocco, Joey McEdmunds, Michael Nionakis, Bob Medeiros, Tina Kneeland, Frank Bakey, Jack Connolly, Nancy Beach Bunny Shea, Eddie Ciampa, Vinnie Ciampa, Bill Grenier and Paula Grenier, Nancy Medeiros and her brother Paul Medeiros!
Continue reading Newstalk ShoutOut Loud for April 22nd, 2014 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, April 22, the 112th day of 2014 with 252 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:52 and sunset is @ 7:32. The the last quarter moon(exact @ 3:53 AM) is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Venus. The evening stars are Mars & Jupiter.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1500 – Portuguese explorer Pedro Cabral landed on the coast of Brazil and claimed it for Portugal.
Continue reading Good Morning Today Is by John Dwyer →

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 →

When Katherine G. Sebelius resigned April 10, saving President Barack Obama the task of overtly firing her as head of the Health and Human Services Department, it was less than three weeks after the Government Continue reading GAO: Sebelius put the touch on CEO’s to donate to Obama front group By Neil W. McCabe →

It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend…

How about a family member? Funny how that quote by William Blake, famous English poet of the Romantic Age, doesn’t come out and address the pain of being betrayed by your own family. That’s because it’s not that romantic, and it’s certainly not a lost movement.
Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton →

Volume 39 – Report No. 16
April 14-18, 2014
Copyright © 2014 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved.
By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators and representatives’ votes on three roll calls from the week of April 14-18.
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By Charlie O’rourke

On Saturday April 19th we took a few girls to compete at the Nashua North Invitational in Nashua NH. First event for the girls was the Freshman Sophmore mile run where Sophmore Amber Theobald ran a 5:54 and Continue reading Somerville High School Girls Track Results →

Somerville Resident Christie Spang who ran her first Boston Marathon last year and was diverted right after the bombing close to the finish line last year so she entered this year again.

The well known Somerville Fontano Sister’s cheered Christie all the way and they said that “they are really proud of her and she’s a great gal.”

Happy Birthday to the following “Villens” this week!

Frank J Kautz II, Mike Ballsquarecafe Moccia, Richard Scirocco, Joey McEdmunds, Michael Nionakis, Bob Medeiros, Tina Kneeland, Frank Bakey, Jack Connolly, Nancy Beach Bunny Shea, eddie Ciampa, Vinny Ciampa, Bill Grenier and Paula Grenier

Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photo of the Day →

By William Tauro

This past Saturday afternoon, Somerville Police Officer Ross O’Meara was injured on a police motorcycle that he was driving that collided with a motor vehicle while on his way to Saturday’s Power Push event on Broadway.

In a statement from Somerville Deputy Police Chief Michael Cabral regarding the injured officer he said that: “Somerville Police Officer Ross O’Meara was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital where he was treated and released.

He suffered non life threatening injuries.

He is sore, but is home. I spoke with him and he is hoping to make a speedy recovery. thank you!”

Deputy Chief Cabral also stated that “there was minor damage to the Somerville Police motorcycle.”

“On this week’s “Election 2014 Special of Greater Somerville”, which airs tomorrow night at 7:30 on SCATV, Channel 3 in Somerville, Martha Coakley, the Attorney General and candidate for Governor of Massachuesetts, spoke at length with host Joe Lynch about her campaign, the issues facing Massachusetts and her vision of the future of the state. Be sure to watch tomorrow night, or watch our site for the posting of the replay on Wednesday.”

Photos by Frank Santangelo

This past Monday the 239th Annual Patriot’s Day celebration was held at Foss Park in Somerville.
Continue reading Somerville’s Annual Patriot’s Day Celebration →

Henebury Arrest

On Wednesday, April 16, 2014, I was on duty and assigned to marked unit East-4. At approximately 8:02PM, I heard a radio transmission from (Unit 93, Somerville Housing Police) stating Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

McNeil Arrest

On the date above, I was summoned to the hallway outside the Clerk’s office in the Court house, to assist court officers with an unruly female. When I arrived approximately a couple of minutes later, I observed a female sitting on a Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Tollier Arrest

On Tuesday, April 15th, 2014 I, was working routing patrol in marked cruiser East 4. At approximately 07:00 hours I was dispatched to Pearl St for a report of a man with a gun. Units East 1 and East 3 were also dispatch as back up.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

SPD Arrest Log April 15 thru 21

04/15/2014 07:01:56
240
PEARL ST
TOLLIVER , STEPHEN
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, April 21, the 111th day of 2014 with 253 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:54 and sunset is @ 7:31. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Venus. The evening stars are Mars & Jupiter.
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, April 20, the 110th day of 2014 with 254 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:56 and sunset is @ 7:30. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Venus. The evening stars are Mars & Jupiter.
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By William Tauro

This past Saturday afternoon was the day that made history in Somerville by a gentleman named Jerry Bowser aka the Boston Brawler who attempted and accomplished something that no human being has ever attempted to do something like this before!
Continue reading Ironman Pushes Limits in Somerville for Boston Marathon Victims →

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Four one-hour workshops(May 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th) at our Cross Street Center located at 165 Broadway. Learn about working with clay – slabs, coils & Continue reading Mud Flat Studios →

The Somerville Council on Aging is hosting a luncheon at The Highlander Cafe which is located at the atrium on Somerville High School. On Wednesday, June 4th the Culinary Arts Department will be serving Prime Rib with all the fixings. For $9.00 you can join us. Seating is limited and we would love to see you. Doors open at 10:45 A.M. – to RSVP or for additional information please call Connie at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300

This coming Monday, April 21, is Patriots’ Day. City andSomerville Public Schools will be closed for the day. Street sweeping will be cancelled and street sweeping parking regulations and parking meters will not be in effect. Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be on a one-day delay all week; put all waste out one day after your normal pick-up day.
Continue reading Monday, April 21, is Patriots’ Day →

Sean was a member of the MIT Police Department when he was killed one year ago in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing. Prior to joining the MIT force, Sean had worked in a civilian position at the Somerville Police Department and would have joined the department as an officer last July. He was posthumously sworn in as a Somerville police officer in August.

The Public Safety Building will be open to the public for reflection, remembrances, or memorials in honor of Sean Collier and other individuals and families affected by the events in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon.
#CollierStrong

Join us for the 239th Annual Patriot’s Day celebration, to be held at Foss Park on Monday, April 21 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Enjoy Colonial games and songs, light refresements and a visit from Paul Revere on horseback on his historic ride from Boston to Lexington through Somerville.

My name is Leonina Heringer, a native of Brazil, and I gave three workshops on Literatura de Cordel (String Literature), a kind of poetry that printed in booklets and recited or chanted by the authors (called cordelistas) in order to get attention from potential customers.
Continue reading East Somerville Main Streets Presents (de Cordel-String Literature) →

Donna Amenta Lives in Somerville, works at the Somerville Traffic & Parking Department and is always there to lend a helping hand and to share her wonderful smile!

Donna always knows the right things to say to make one feel better!

We thank you for being such a good friend to many of us here in the Ville and we appreciate your friendship!

We here at the Somerville News Weekly salute you for all that you do to make Somerville a better place!

Congratulations!

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, April 19, the 109th day of 2014 with 255 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:57 and sunset is @ 7:29. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Venus. The evening stars are Mars & Jupiter.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1775 – The American Revolutionary War began with the

Continue reading Good Morning Today Is by John Dwyer →

Happy Birthday to Bill Grenier and to his lovely daughter Paula!

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Many homes in Somerville are displaying “Boston Strong”remembrances like this home located on Rhode Island Ave.

Afternoon at the Movies: Monday, April 28th – Holland Street Atrium – 12:30 P.M. The second movie in our Afternoon at the Movies series – Lee Daniel’s The Butler Oscar winning Forest Whitaker delivers a powerful performance as Cecil Gaines, who served as the White House butler under eight presidents. His three decades of service unfold against a backdrop of unparalleled change in American history. Rated PG-13 – running 132 minutes – Please contact Flo at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 to RSVP or for additional information.
Continue reading Somerville COA Some exciting events in the coming weeks: →

Photos by William Tauro

Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Superintendent of Schools Tony Pierantozzi and
Acting Somerville Chief of Police Charles Femino held a press conference on Friday morning at the Somerville Public Safety Building, Academy Room (first floor), thats located at 220 Washington Street.

Continue reading Mayor Curtatone Holds Press Conference Regarding Allegations Against Former Somerville Teacher →

BOSTON, MASS. – The Friends of Hebrew SeniorLife (HSL) will hold its annual Casino Night on May 8th, 2014 at the Dedham Country Club. Proceeds will benefit HSL’s health care, Continue reading Friends of Hebrew SeniorLife Hold Annual Casino Night to Raise Money for Senior Services Event on May 8th Will Honor Dorothy Kelly Gay →

CB Scoops 453 High St West Medford (781)393-5959
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Members of Cadette Girl Scout Troop 60240 recently presented Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian with handmade Boston Peace + Healing Ribbons.
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, April 18, the 108th day of 2014 with 256 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:59 and sunset is @ 7:28. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Venus. The evening stars are Mars & Jupiter.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1521 – Martin Luther, the chief catalyst of Protestantism, defied the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V by refusing to recant his writings.
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BOSTON, APRIL 2014 — 9-Man is a story about
streetball battle in the heart of Chinatown featuring a
Continue reading World Premiere: New Asian American Doc “9-MAN” at IFF
Boston, Somerville Theatre, Sun 4/27 →

By William Tauro Check out a hot new RAP Artist from
the Ville! His name is Brandon Toro aka Neeze! He is the
writer/author/composer/artist of the hit new song/video “Somerville
Water” The song/video speaks on the epidemic of drug abuse/suicide
not only in Somerville but in the world! Neeze hopes to bring
change and showing people there is another way to deal with
depression! and he wants it to appear as it is…he’s trying to
prevent suicide and drug abuse as he watched loved ones suffer from
it! Click link below to see video:

Give them a call and check out the low prices on their high-quality vehicles and tell John that we sent you!
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East Somerville’s Thursday night Block Party kick off was a huge success!
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By William Tauro

Say hi to Elaine Woodward who is visiting Somerville from Santa Clarita, CA to compete in the Boston Marathon (with other members from the Santa Clarita Runner’s Club) and qualified from last year’s with a time of 3:12.

Her mother Venise Woodward, thats her sitting next to Elaine who accompanied her all the way from Santa Clarita CA to the Ville!

Elaine, welcome to Somerville and we wish you all the best on Monday as you celebrate “Boston Strong” and the Boston Marathon!

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This afternoon we were briefed by U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz about a deeply disturbing matter that we anticipate will involve our city, as well as the City of Cambridge. An individual who had been entrusted to care for our children has allegedly violated that trust at the highest level.
This individual, identified as Josh Wairi, Continue reading Statement of Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone →

Notice of Temporary Playground Closure

Beginning on Monday, April 28, the Albion Street Playground will be closed as City contractors work to install a Continue reading Albion Street Playground to Close Temporarily for Upgrades – community note →

By William Tauro

On Wednesday afternoon, officials from the City of Somerville’s Mayor’s Office, Inspectional Services, the Somerville Police Chief and Fire Chief along with department heads and managers of Federal Realty and it’s contractors were on site touring the new streets of the Assembly Row in anticipation of it’s opening scheduled for this coming Memorial Day Weekend.
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