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By William Tauro

Somerville Fire Companies are on Scene at 23 Wallace Street in Somerville for a working fire in a residential dwelling.

The blaze broke out at 12:06pm and is
on going.

This story is still developing…

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Party like It’s the ’90s at Somerville Local First’s Prom on June 27

SOMERVILLE (May 27, 2014)—At last year’s Somerville Local First Prom we partied like it was the ’80s and this year, we’re jumping ahead a decade so we can party like it’s the ’90s. Join us on Friday, June 27 from 8 p.m.-midnight at Cuisine en Locale (156 Highland Ave.) for Right Here, Right Now!
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Natasha M. Antoniak delivered the graduate student speech at the Wheelock College 2014 Commencement Ceremony.

Continue reading Somerville Resident Named Student Commencement Speaker →

Photos by Frank Santangelo and Jack Connolly

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, May 30, the 150th day of 2014 with 215 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:11 and sunset is @ 8:12. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1539 – Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto landed in Florida.
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Copyright © 2014 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved.
By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on two roll calls from the week of May 26-30. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 39 – Report No. 22 May 26-30, 2014 →

Watertown, MA (Date) – Caroline Tulp, of Somerville, will bike 30 miles in the 2014 Ride to End Alzheimer’s Saturday, July 12. Beginning and ending in Fort Devens, MA the Ride provides a 2-mile family ride, 30-mile, 62-mile and 100-mile route reaching all the way from Western Massachusetts to Southern New Hampshire.
Continue reading Somerville Resident Rides to End Alzheimer’s →

Under Section 24 of the City Charter, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone has called for a Special Meeting of the Board of Aldermen, to occur on Thursday, June 5, 2014, at 6:00 PM, in the Aldermanic Chambers, City Hall, for the purpose of presenting the FY15 municipal budget along with any other financial matters.
Continue reading Special BOA Meeting, 6/5/14, 6 PM →

All Weekend in Somerville
Random Hacks of Kindness hosted by Code for Boston, City of Somerville and Greentown Labs

SOMERVILLE – Proving once again that they may just be one of the coolest volunteer organizations in Greater Boston, Code for Boston is throwing a weekend-long civic hacking event at Greentown Labs in Somerville with the support of the City of Somerville and Greentown Labs.
Continue reading WANTED: Coders, Problem Solvers, Creative Thinkers and Civic Do-Gooders for National “Day” of Civic Hacking →

Join hosts Joe Lynch and KyAnn Anderson as they kick-off summer by talking Union Square Developers, Net Neutrality, lock down at Ricky’s Market, and a needed name change for the newly opened “Legoland Boston” at Assembly Row. Tune in to find out how to spend those long summer nights in Somerville and beyond. For additional episodes, please visit the NEW Greater Somerville blog at: http://www.greatersomerville.wordpress.com

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, May 29, the 149th day of 2014 with 216 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:11 and sunset is @ 8:11. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1453 – Mohammed II, founder of the Ottoman empire, captured Constantinople; the Byzantine emperor Constantine XI was killed, and the Byzantine Empire was ended. Constantinople became the Ottoman capital.
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By William Tauro

Where there is development, there are people! And where there are people, there is crime!

Once a barren deserted section of Somerville that remained unoccupied for years since Good Times Billiard left the area is now beginning to see signs of life once again.

Continue reading Somerville Police Begin Answering Calls at Assembly Square →

The schedule for the Spring 2014 ResiStat meeting series has been revised. Remaining dates, times and locations are below.
Continue reading Updated ResiStat Meeting Schedule, Spring 2014 →

Union Square and East Somerville residents invited to events and workshops
on building community and active neighborhoods
SOMERVILLE – Union Square and East Somerville residents: learn how to Continue reading TACTICAL URBANISM WEEK STARTS TODAY →

“Happy Birthday Mitchell Haley”

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, May 28, the 148th day of 2014 with 217 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:12 and sunset is @ 8:10. The New Moon is exact @ 2:41 PM EST. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
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All performances take place Monday-Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in July and August
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City to request a $1.35M appropriation that would qualify Somerville for $360,000 to $670,000 in extra state matching funds for affordable housing, open space, outdoor recreation and Continue reading CITY AIMS TO GAIN ADDITIONAL STATE MATCHING FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT FUND →

Community’s comments will continue to prioritize comprehensive to-do list
SOMERVILLE –The City of Somerville, in coordination with the Institute for Continue reading FIRST EVER ADA AND ACCESSIBILITY SURVEY OF AN ENTIRE CITY NEEDS RESIDENT PARTICIPATION →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, May 27, the 147th day of 2014 with 218 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:12 and sunset is @ 8:10. The New Moon is exact @ 2:41 PM EST. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1647 – Achsah Young became the first woman known to be executed as a witch in Massachusetts.
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Happy Birthday to a few Villens out in the Ville this week! Happy Birthday to Lewis Bacon, Ann Sabbey, Mark Murza, Tim Morine, Diane Gentile, George Vendetti, Darlene Kelly Dumond ,Conor J. Murphy, Julian Lewis. , Ray Snow jr and Mitchell Haley

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“Linda’s gift of a garden from her family by Skip Murray”

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Tim is the Part Time Membership Director of the Somerville Chamber of Commerce.

Tim directs and manages new member sales and is responsible for monitoring member satisfaction and retention.

He also assists with office functions and the development and implementation of programs and activities designed to involve and serve members.

Tim brings thirty years of experience in Somerville’s business community.

A former executive with Somerset Savings Bank, US Trust, Citizens Bank and Winter Hill Bank he possesses a thorough understanding of the challenges of local businesses and business development.

He is a former member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors during which time he served as Chair of the Union Square Business Group and was recipient of the Powderhouse Award for Distinguished Service to the Chamber.

He also serves Treasurer of the Somerville Lions – local service club.

Tim is always there for local charities, his community and he is always ready to assist Somerville business owners to help make Somerville a better place.

The Somerville News Weekly salutes you for all your dedicated service and for all the good that you do for the citizens of Somerville!

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Cashman Arrest

On the above date and time I was dispatched to Target Department Store located at Somerville Ave. for a report of a shoplifter. On my arrival I was Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Koerber Arrest

On Saturday May 24th, 2014 at around 15:00 I was patrolling through Davis Square in the City of Somerville. I heard an unknown person yell “Fight!” from Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Juvenile Arrest at SHS

On May 22, 2014 at approximately 1:20 P.M., I assisted Vice-Principal remove two juveniles from Somerville High School. Both are students.
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Happy Memorial Day from The Somerville News Weekly

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, May 26, the 146th day of 2014 with 219 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:13 and sunset is @ 8:09. Today is Memorial Day in the United States. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
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Greetings from Cocoa Beach!

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By Shannon Hardy

The flag wove from the top of Somerville City Hall— and down in the hands of the community. Somerville’s annual Memorial Day Parade began its march from City Hall down Highland Avenue Sunday afternoon, March 25th and concluded in Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery with a ceremony of commemoration for its countries’ fallen service members.

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By Dave Dickerson

15 members of the boys track team traveled to the South Shore Principal’s Twilight Meet yesterday (Saturday afternoon into night) at Pembroke High School. The weather was great and rain held off until the very moment the Continue reading Somerville Boys Track →

By Charlie O’Rourke

Melissa was 4th in the triple jump and Joao was 1 st in high jump.

Results from the South Shore Principals Meet held at Pembroke HS on Saturday May 24.
100m- Alison Kaba 13.93
400m-Melissa Baptista-63.21
Freshman 400-Jennifer Bermudez-69.85
800-Catherine Nakato-6TH_2:30,08- her fastest time ever.
Freshman mile- Alice Egar-6:01
Triple Jump-Melissa Baptista-4TH- Continue reading Results from the South Shore Principals Meet →

On May 24, 2014, Somerville Police Chief Charlie Femino, Deputy Chief Mike Cabral, and members of the Somerville Honor Guard attended a memorial service hosted by the Hull Police Department.

The service was a memorial in Officer Sean A. Collier’s memory to dedicate a plaque and flagpole to him.

MIT Police Officer Sean Collier served as a summer/reserve police officer for the town of Hull, Massachusetts during the summers of 2008 through 2010.

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, May 25, the 145th day of 2014 with 220 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:14 and sunset is @ 8:08. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
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Two Somerville High School graduates received the 12th Annual Edmund J. Medeiros, Jr. Scholarship, that was presented at the Somerville High Sports Awards on May 20, 2014.

From left to right is Jose Guedes, Nancy Medeiros, Mark DiNatale, Paulo Guedes, Judith Medeiros, Judy Medeiros

Congratulations to Somerville Attorney Michael T. Dwyer for being awarded “Volunteer of the Year” to the Cambridge Senior Clearinghouse by Cambridge Mayor David Maher for his work with the elderly.

Attorney Dwyer runs a free legal clinic for the seniors as well for of the City of Somerville.

Sisters Jessie and Katie Whittier graduated a day apart. This is a photo of us and our proud parents!

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Some exciting events in the coming weeks:

Jennifer Holiday & The Boston Pops! Tuesday, June 3rd –Jennifer Holiday made an indelible impression on audiences as the original Effie and Dreamgirls with her show-stopping, heart wrenching performance of “And Continue reading Somerville COA SAVE THE DATES: →

A great time as the students from Somerville High School’s GSA (Gay / Straight Alliance) joined the SCOA’s LGBT Community for a pizza lunch. Thanks to everyone who came out to show their support to these great kids!

is presented for outstanding dedication and effort for the month of May 2014 to Michael Carroll
Continue reading BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY AWARD →

Residents of Winter Hill, Mystic View, Mystic River area, and Ten Hills, Mayor Joe Curtatone and Ward 4 Alderman Tony Lafuente invite you to the Ward 4 ResiStat community meeting on Tuesday, May 27. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and will inc…lude for data and discussion on the latest in Somerville. Come at 6:30 for refreshments (including pizza!) and a chance to talk with other attendees. The meeting will be at the Healey School, 5 Meacham St.

There’s also still time to help us shape the agenda. Just take the quick survey linked at the schedule below to let us know what you’re interested in.

Monday, May 26 is Memorial Day. City and School Offices will be closed for the holiday. Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed one day all week. There will be no street sweeping on Monday and parking meters will not be in effect.

Join the City in honoring Memorial Day on Sunday. The annual Memorial Day parade starts at 1 p.m. from the City Hall concourse and travels down Highland Ave. to Teele Square. There will also be a ceremony at 8 a.m. at the American Legion Post #19, 124 Highland Ave. http://bit.ly/1jGmySx

You’re invited: Help welcome Pride Month with Mayor Joe Curtatone, the Somerville LGBT Liaison, and members of the Somerville High School Gay-Straight Alliance as they raise the Pride flag on Thursday, May 29. The flag raising ceremony will take place at 2:45 p.m. on the City Hall concourse to show support for the City’s LGBT residents.

(Somerville, BOSTON, MA) May 23, 2014 – On Friday, May 2, 12 fourth grade students from Prospect Hill Academy, a K-12 Charter School located in Somerville, visited Wheelock College for a campus tour and discussion. The students were awed by Continue reading Prospect Hill Academy Attends College Pathway Program →

All Somerville Public Schools and Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, May 26th, in observance of Memorial Day. We hope you have a great weekend and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting our country!
Continue reading Connections: A Newsletter from the Somerville Public Schools – May 23, 2014 →

The Massachusetts Motorcycle Association wishes all our Members, their family, friends, and especially our service members, past and present, a very Happy Memorial Day! May freedom ring!

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, May 24, the 144th day of 2014 with 221 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:14 and sunset is @ 8:07. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Committed to Making a Difference

Kim Cusack was just ten-years-old when she was diagnosed with Crohn’s. In the seventeen years since, she has endured several operations, a host of medical therapies, different diets and numerous treatment plans.
Continue reading 27-Year-Old Sommerville Native Fights Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis In Both Her Personal and Professional Lives →

*Programs and broadcast times can change due to event addition or cancellation.
Continue reading EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS – SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE: CABLE CONNECTION City TV (13/22) & Educational Channel 15 (15) →

Volume 39 -Report No. 20
May 19-23, 2014
Copyright © 2014 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved.
By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local representatives on one roll call and local senators on 11 from the week of May 19-23.
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Kicking off with “Carnaval” along East Broadway, SomerStreets promotes active living, reconnecting with city neighborhoods
Continue reading CITY’S SOMERSTREETS PROGRAM RETURNS FOR SUMMER 2014 →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 1 Alderman Matt McLaughlin, and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) invite all interested community members to an informational community meeting to discuss upcoming renovations to the Otis Street Playground. The meeting will be held at the East Somerville Community School, 50 Cross St., on Tuesday, June 3 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend, and to share ideas to help shape the design of the new playground to meet the needs of the community. For more information, please contact Arn Franzen at 617-625-6600 ext. 2545, or AFranzen@somervillema.gov.

Congratulations to Sarita and Alex Capobianco for being nominated and the recipient of the 2014 Somerville Historic Preservations Commission Directors Award for 70 Oxford Street.

Congratulations and thank you for 37 Years – Somerville Fire Department’s Deputy Chief Bill Lee’s last shift with the Crew of Engine 6 – Ladder 3

Please check out our 50+ restaurants, breweries & farmers at the Taste! Order tix via http://www.tasteofsomerville.com. Share with friends before the weekend!
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East Somerville Community Making Week
Help Build Your Community in Two Steps!
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By Dave Dickerson

Our boys had quite a day at the Greater Boston League Championships Meet (Dilboy 5/14) following up their GBL Championship regular season, by winning the 400IH, 110mHH, 2-Mile, High Jump, Long Jump, Discus, Triple Jump and displayed team depth Continue reading SHS Boys Track News →

Ward 2 Alderman/Committee Chair Maryann Heuston would like to remind you that there will be a public hearing on June 4th regarding rodents issues at Somerville City Hall
6pm.

10-person team to view projects completed by master developer finalists
SOMERVILLE – With four finalists chosen for master developer of the targeted redevelopment in Union Square, representatives from the Union Square Civic Advisory Committee, the Continue reading CITY DELEGATION TO UNDERTAKE DUE DILIGENCE VISITS TO UNION SQUARE MASTER DEVELOPER PROJECTS →

Greetings to folks in Ward 2!

It’s been a long cold winter but we are finally feeling a little bit of spring. With so much brewing in Ward 2 and throughout the city, I get the feeling it’s going to be a productive summer. Continue reading Ward 2 News and Updates →

Next Birthday Project by Tracy King

Dear Family and Friends,
When I was a little girl, the idea we could lose the ones we loved was never a thought in my brain. These days, there isn’t one person you meet that doesn’t either know someone affected by cancer or has them self been
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By William Tauro

The Somerville Lions Club Hosted it’s very first tri-club meeting this past Tuesday night at the Mount Vernon in Somerville.

Continue reading Professor Sol Gittleman’s Talk on Immigration while Addresses Somerville Lions Club Tri-Meeting with Somerville Kiwanis and Rotary →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, May 22, the 142nd day of 2014 with 223 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:16 and sunset is @ 8:05. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1455 – In the opening battle of England’s War of the Roses, the Yorkists defeated King Henry VI’s Lancastrian forces at St. Albans, near Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Zumba dance fitness and fun
Zumba Fitness has quickly grown into the planet’s most popular exercise. This Latin dance workout has inspired over 1.2 billion people in 125 countries.

Continue reading “Zumba Fitness and Fun” →

Hello again! Here is the latest episode of Somerville Neighborhood News.

May 20, 2014 — More biking and bikers is great, but maybe more education and enforcement is needed? Join Somerville High students on the Mystic River. What’s the latest on the union square redevelopment? These stories and more on SNN #15. Check out other episodes at website, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter! Somerville Neighborhood News is produced by the volunteers, interns and staff of SCATV.

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CITY OF SOMERVILLE
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The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department, invites sealed bids for:
DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE
D2 BLOCK – UNION SQUARE
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By William Tauro

Last week we posted a story regarding dirty old Somerville politics back by popular demand!

Well it’s here again for the second time this week.

Continue reading Old Somerville Dirty Politics, The Drama Continues! →

Photos by Frank Santangelo

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone to sign an executive order returning discretion
on protecting community to local law enforcement officials
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced at a press Continue reading MAYOR TO LIMIT SOMERVILLE PARTICIPATION IN SECURE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM →

By William Tauro

Movie trailer dressing rooms and production staff trailers being stored at the old incinerator on Linwood Street are those belonging to a movie being filmed in the neighboring city of Cambridge.
Continue reading Somerville, Parking Lot to the Stars →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, May 21, the 141st day of 2014 with 224 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:17 and sunset is @ 8:04. The last qtr. moon (exact @ 9:00 AM) moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS By John Dwyer →

Attached is the agenda for Thursday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting.
Continue reading Somerville BOA Agenda, 5/22/14, 7PM →

Somerville to become first Massachusetts community to issue an executive order limiting law enforcement’s voluntary cooperation with ICE detainers

Continue reading City of Somerville to End Local ICE Immigration Holds →

Low-income young adults aged 18-24 invited to apply to program;
local partners working with residents to prepare for full-time employment
SOMERVILLE –Applications are now available for the “Pocket Change” pilot Continue reading CITY OF SOMERVILLE PILOT PROGRAM SEEKS TO REINVENT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT →

Our condolences to the family of our very good friend Ben Miele who sadly passed away on Tuesday.

Ben was a great guy and will be sadly missed by many!
Continue reading Remembering Ben Miele of Somerville →

Biker’s Outfitter, Inc.

Showroom* Accessories * Sales* Service* Clothing
Continue reading Biker’s Outfitter, Inc. of Revere Ma →

Photos by Herk Kalos

Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone Touring LegoLand at Assembly Square.

Dear Family and Friends,
When I was a little girl, the idea we could lose the ones we loved was never a thought in my brain. These days, there isn’t one person you meet that doesn’t either know someone affected by cancer or has them self been

Continue reading Next Birthday Project →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, May 20, the 140th day of 2014 with 225 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:18 and sunset is @ 8:03. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1498 – Portuguese explorer Vasco de Gama became the first European to reach India via either Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

A year ago, Washington was wondering whether the Democrats would play nice-nice in order to salvage their Senate majority? Or would the Democrats play smash-and-grab to push through as much of their liberal Continue reading To the liberals’ delight Obama unleashes 36,000 criminals onto the street By Neil W. McCabe →

Happy Birthday to the following Villens! Happy Birthday to Rick Ster, Steven Levine, Willy Medeiros, Kim Gentile, Debbie Mains, Maninder Singh, Carol Toomey, Frank Pasquarello, David Miele and Mike Legee!

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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.
Continue reading Cooking with Jonathan By Jonathan Jolicoeur →

Somerville Department of Veterans’ Services still needs a few more volunteers to help out with Sunday’s parade. If you are interested in volunteering on May 25, or if you would like more informationtion, please contact Veterans’ Services at 617-625-6600 ext. 4700.
Continue reading We need your help to make Memorial Day great →

Powell Arrest

On May 15, I Detective Shackelford along with the following narcotics detectives.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

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

CITY TV 13/22
Wednesday, May 21
9:00am:​Youth Peace Conference
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SPD Arrest log May 12 thru 19

05/12/2014 18:16:23

HAWKINS ST
PORTILLO , JUAN
01/01/1972
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Parade steps off from City Hall Concourse at 1 p.m..; Morning ceremonies planned

SOMERVILLE – Somerville’s annual Memorial Day Parade, the largest in the Boston metro region, and corresponding ceremonies are set for Sunday, May 25.
Continue reading MEMORIAL DAY PARADE & CEREMONIES SET FOR MAY 25 →

Becomes first city in Massachusetts to pass a comprehensive Complete Streets ordinance (and sixth to enact related policies) to advance safer, healthier street improvements. Based on national and international best practices, ordinance will advance multi-modalism citywide.
Continue reading SOMERVILLE PASSES FIRST ‘COMPLETE STREETS’ ORDINANCE IN MASSACHUSETTS →

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzlO0w7H3WQ&list=UUtQTAEMhEzk9LapBIVzHgpQ

“Faces of Assembly Row” continues with Tim Mount, a partner of Street-Works focused on planning and design Continue reading “Faces of Assembly Row” continues with Tim Mount →

Nancy Bacci – City of Somerville Youth and Volunteer Coordinator for the Somerville Recreation Department.

Nancy is always there and gives 110% for the children Somerville!

She has a heart of gold and an amazing personality that brightens everyone’s day.

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

Congratulations!

Hujsak Arrest

On the above time and date, I was dispatched along with E3 to Summer St. for a report of family. Upon arrival at the residence, we proceeded to the Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Somerville native and US Army Colonel Mark Cremin will serve as Grand Marshall of this year’s parade.
Continue reading Former Ward Six Alderman Colonel Mark Cremin 2014 Grand Marshall for Memorial Day Parade Sunday May 25, 2014 →

Juvenile Arrest

I Officer. Teves, was working in full uniform assigned to marked motorcycle unit East 4. At approximately 6:35 PM I along with West 5, which was operated by Officer Gardner were dispatched to Derby St. for an alleged altercation. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Portiilo Arrest

On May 12, 2014 at about 6:16 p.m. I was dispatched to Hawkins St. & Somerville Ave. on a report of two drunk males down on the sidewalk. On my arrival I observed two males sitting Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

The Taste will feature 50+ notable restaurants, breweries, and farmers! Check out participants, current sponsors & event details at http://www.tasteofsomerville.com where there is a link for you to order tickets today for colleagues, friends, and family! Follow us on Twitter at @tastesomerville.
Thanks,
Stephen

Taste of Somerville 2014 will be held outside at 50 Holland Street, Somerville, MA
on Wednesday June 4th, 2014 from 5:30pm-7:30pm.

Continue reading Taste of Somerville at Davis Square →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, May 19, the 139th day of 2014 with 226 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:19 and sunset is @ 8:02. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Photo by Joseph “Photo” Fortunato

Melissa Hurley Sullivan, popular wife of Somerville Alderman-at Large Dennis Sullivan photographed here with, Norman Knight, founder and President of the “100 Club of Massachusetts” as he celebrated her birthday last week.

The 100 Club is made up of business and political leaders of Massachusetts that started in 1959 inspired by the death of police and fire officers.

The Club began to assist the fallen hero’s in scholarships, summer camp programs for their children and various vocational guidance through the years.

The “100 Club” still operates today with meetings throughout the year.

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, May 18, the 138th day of 2014 with 227 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:20 and sunset is @ 8:01. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1642 – Montreal, Canada, was founded.
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