This week’s special person of the week goes out to Llifelong Somerville resident and dedicated community volunteer Fred Caruso also known as the “Mayor of East Somerville!”
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By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local representatives on two roll calls and local senators on four roll calls from the week of June 23-27.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 39 -Report No. 26 June 23-27, 2014 →

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

CITY TV 13/22
Wednesday, July 2
9:00am:​Public Hearing on Police Chief Selection
Continue reading SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE: CABLE CONNECTION City TV (13/22) & Educational Channel 15 (15) →

Baxter Arrest

On the above date and time I, Officer Mark Pulli badge #311, while assigned Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Williams Arrest

On the above time and date, while assigned to marked unit East 2, I along with East 3(officer Pasqual no) responded to Somerville Ave (Target) Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Rojas Arrest

On Tuesday June 24, 2014 at approximately 2035, while assign to car East 2, I Officer Randy Isaacs along with East 1 operated by Officer Van Nostrand was dispatched to McGrath HWY ( McDonalds) for a report of an Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Peterson Arrest

On the above date and time while assigned to cruiser West six, I was dispatched to the above location for a person trespassing. The manager of Diesel Cafe wanted this officer to give a patron a trespass twenty minutes prior to this incident.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

On Saturday June 28th athletes from the SHS track team competed at the Baystate Games regional qualifier meet Continue reading SHS Track Baystate Games →

06/24/2014 07:08:35
257
ELM ST
JOSEPH , PETERSON
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Here are some headlines for Somerville Neighborhood News (SNN), your local online and TV news source. Who is behind all those “not art” signs? What’s Continue reading Somerville Neighborhood News →

By William Tauro

According to sources the Cobble Hill Plaza a strip mall located at 102 Washington Street in Somerville is about the soon be closed.

The strip mall is being vacated to begin demolition stages to make room for 150 market rate units five stores high.

Some businesses have already moved out of the mall and the last standing units in the mall are Andrea’s Pizza and Tedeschi Food Shop Market.

Demolition of the site is scheduled for sometime in August.

Photos by Martin Polignone

The Sunsetters still have some open dates this summer and are looking for neighborhoods that want to host a Continue reading Don’t Miss Your Chance to Book The Sunsetters →

Help us celebrate this tin anniversary by sharing your photos of fireworks celebrations past. Feel free to post photos here that we can use to promote this year’s show and remember celebrations over the past decade.

is presented for outstanding dedication and effort for the month of June 2014 to

Detective Natacha Montina-Garcia
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, June 29, the 180th day of 2014 with 185 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:09 and sunset is @ 8:25. 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: 1566 – The Stationers Company was granted a monopoly in Great Britain.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyey →

The Amsterdam Falafelshop in Davis Square is the latest restaurant to join the new social loyalty program Phfeast with the aim of benefitting local families Continue reading Somerville: Amsterdam Falafelshop Joins Phfeast to Help Feed Local Families in Need →

Photo: Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian stands outside the Edward J. Sullivan Courthouse in Cambridge as the last pre-trial detainees held in the building’s jail were relocated on Saturday, June 28, 2014.

Following 32 years of continuous operation, the Middlesex Jail at the Edward J. Sullivan Courthouse in Cambridge officially closed today.

Continue reading Statement of Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian Regarding the Closure of the Middlesex Jail in Cambridge →

Picture 1) by Felista Gallagher: Putnam St. Rick Cali Sr and Jr collaborated in designing and painting this fence in their back yard.

Picture 2) by Skip Murray: Berkeley St

Picture 3) Picture by Shannon: Skip Murray & Son Mike at the Neighborhood Restaurant.

By William Tauro

The Popular Wrestler Hulk Hogan was at the the World Gym at Assembly Square this past Saturday in Somerville.

Photos by Frank Santangelo

Continue reading Somerville Family Fun Day 2014 at Trum Field →

Happy Retirement Steve Mitrano

Photo by Frank Santangelo

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The Screening was a success, we had over two hundred people, they had Narcan training and giving out Narcan, which is to help someone that overdoses

Continue reading SOMERVILLE OVERCOMING ADDICTION EVENT →

Shop for local and affordable fruits and vegetables at the 4th annual, Somerville Mobile Farmers Market, a partnership between Shape Up Somerville, Continue reading Somerville Mobile Farmers Market →

Soccer for the fall season is open and closes on July 5, 2014 for all age groups. Visit http://www.somervillesoccer.us to register and get information on how to participate and play in the Somerville Youth Soccer League.

Summer is getting revved up with the City of Somerville’s Family Fun Day and Fireworks celebration at Trum Field!
Saturday, June 28th, from 12:00-5:00pm: Family Fun Day Rain date: June 29th

Continue reading What’s Happening Celebrate Summer in Somerville →

The Duhamel Education Initiative (DEI) presented the following grant awards to Somerville Public Schools educators at the June 23rd School Committee meeting, to support innovative Continue reading Duhamel Education Initiative Grant Winners →

Thank you, SPS Volunteers, for serving and for supporting our students and staff this year! We appreciate your time and commitment. We hope you can Continue reading SPS Volunteers Matter →

There was not a dry eye in the house as 3rd graders read their poems at “Poet Tee Day” at the Argenziano School earlier this month. Students wrote Continue reading Argenziano Students Share Personal Poems at “Poet Tee Day” →

Next steps: 100-day plan for community outreach, development of community process
to shape community benefits and Continue reading US2 SELECTED AS UNION SQUARE MASTER DEVELOPER →

Photo: Jay Herson, General Manager of Boston Athletic Club; June Mattioli, Director of Corporate Relations and Special Events at Joslin Diabetes Continue reading Joslin Presented w/$80k Check from Annual ‘Field of Dreams’ Wiffle Ball Tournament and Fundraiser →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Recreation Department invite all interested Somerville residents to spend a night camping in Lincoln Park. The 5th annual Great Urban Campout will be held from Friday, July 25 until Saturday, July 26 in Lincoln Park, behind the Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park (290 Washington Street). Join neighbors for S’mores over the campfire, games and stories, a performance by the Second Line Social Aid and Pleasure Society Brass Band, and plenty of coffee/donuts for anyone who makes it until the next morning. Set up tents any time after 12 p.m. on Friday. Come for the evening or camp overnight. Attendees are asked to bring food to grill and a dish to pass. A police patrol will be by regularly and there will be a clean port-a-potty on site. Contact Stephanie Hirsch at shirsch@sprynet.com for more information.

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11 awards exceeding $100,000 apiece among the 236 scholarships earned by 116 SHS Class of 2014 graduates

Somerville, MA – Somerville High School continued its upward trajectory in student achievement as graduating Continue reading Somerville High School Class of 2014 Graduates Earn More than $3 Million in Scholarship Awards →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, June 27, the 178th day of 2014 with 187 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:08 and sunset is @ 8:25. The New Moon is exact @ 4:10 AM. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1829 – English scientist James Smithson died after a long illness, leaving behind a will which Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY by John Dwyer →

Annual school-based competition asks youth to explain importance of fair housing; Five winners honored by Mayor, Commissioners.
Continue reading FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF YOUTH POSTER CONTEST →

Agreement ratifies three-year contract for
Firemen and Oilers SEIU Local 3 and SEIU 888
SOMERVILLE –Firemen and Oilers SEIU Local 3, representing the City of Continue reading NEW COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS SIGNED FOR CUSTODIANS AND CROSSING GUARDS →

With order by Acting Chief of Police, Charles Femino, all Somerville emergency response teams now fully equipped with Nasal Narcan to combat Continue reading SOMERVILLE POLICE DEPLOY NARCAN IN ALL PATROL CARS →

Photo: L to R standing behind hemet student recipient, Attorney Marc L. Breakstone, Somerville Community Police Officer Marianne Manfra and Deputy Police Chief Michael Carbral presenting Officer Manfra an award for her devotion to keeping our kids safe

By William Tauro

Last Tuesday morning at the Dr. Albert F. Argenziano School in Somerville dozens of students from that school assembled in the school gymnasium to receive a great gift of dozens of donated bicycle helmets.

Continue reading Popular Somerville Police Officer and Boston Law Firm Gives The Gift of Bicycle Safety Helmets to Kids →

Sunday June 29th at 12:30 pm
Sycamore St and Evergreen Ave. Reception following at Elks in Medford Ma
The City of Somerville MA and its Veterans Services Department will be honoring our late brother SSG David Bambrick, who passed away on May 26 2013, on the 29th of June 2014. We are Continue reading You Are Invited to Attend a Dedication to SSG David Bambrick by City of Somerville MA →

(Somerville, MA) CPCU Credit Union’s Community Cooks Cooking Team is celebrating one year of donations to ShortStop, a community-based Continue reading CPCU Credit Union Cooking Team Celebrates One Year of Donations to ShortStop Through Community Cooks Program. →

Beacon Hill Roll Call
Casino vote from 2011
June 25, 2014
Copyright © 2014 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved.
By Bob Katzen
Continue reading HOW LOCAL LEGISLATORS VOTED ON 2011 CASINO LAW →

It is an event open to all media makers who have a video work-in-progress. This means a TV show, documentary, experimental, music videos, etc. You will screen 3-5minutes of your media and the crowd is open to give Continue reading Somerville Community Access TV presents: ROUGH CUT MEDIA SOCIAL →

Greetings,

The city and Alderman Mark Neidergang have organized a community meeting to discuss the proposed traffic, pedestrian and bicycle safety measures for Lowell Street. (between Medford St. and Highland Ave.)
Continue reading Lowell St. Traffice Calming, Pedestrian Safety Meeting – Wednesday, June 25, 2014 – 6:00PM – VNA →

BOSTON – Representative Provost and Senator Jehlen announced today that the legislature voted to pass H. 3733 An Act relative to breast cancer early detection which will require changes to Continue reading Representative Provost and Senator Jehlen Announce Passage of Breast Density Notification Bill →

City commits to ending veterans homelessness in Somerville by 2016
SOMERVILLE – Veterans have sacrificed for community and country, but can face challenges when they Continue reading SOMERVILLE JOINS NATIONWIDE CHALLENGE TO END VETERAN HOMELESSNESS →

10th Anniversary of annual Fireworks and Family Fun Day activities at Trum Field
Continue reading FIREWORKS, FAMILY FUN DAY ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR JUNE 28 & JULY 3 →

Happy Birthday Mike Wyatt Kilo Five!

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Happy Wedding Anniversary to our very good friends Mary Ann and Dennis Sinclair!

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Happy Birthday to the following Villens in the Ville this week: Marge Margret Monahon, John Eleftherakis, Roger Fisk, Frank Santangelo, Sal DiDomenico, Karren Jenner, Diane Smith, Donna Itrato, Darren Rankin, Joe Hamel, Isabella Rotola, Alessandro Capobianco, Joe E Vanessa, Mike Wyatt, Paul DiPasquale and Michelle Angiulo Bowler!

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He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.

Lao Tzu, the founder of Taoism, knew what he was talking about – and that was long before friggin Facebook and the untold volumes of pretentious Continue reading Reality Bites 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.
Continue reading Cooking with Jonathan By Jonathan Jolicoeur →

On June 4, three seniors graduated from Full Circle High School. These three students, Igor DeSousa, Moore Flanagan and Lizbeth Sanabria have been positive members of Full Circle and we wish them luck with their plans for their future.

On June 18, seven students graduated from Next Wave Junior High School. Ricky Carmody, Edwin Acosta, Steven Alvarado, Henry Augustin, Demetrius Sylvert, Austin Payzant, and Rocky Genesis will be transitioning to Full Circle High School or Somerville High School in the fall. We wish them the best!

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

CITY TV 13/22
Wednesday, June 25
9:00am:​2014 Memorial Day Parade

12:00pm:​School Committee Meeting – REPLAY OF 6.23.14
3:30pm:​East Somerville Walking Tour
Continue reading EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS – SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE: CABLE CONNECTION City TV (13/22) & Educational Channel 15 (15) →

Juvenile Arrest

On the afternoon of Tuesday, June 17, 2014 I was assigned to marked unit E-3. At approximately 14:00 hrs, I was dispatched along with E-2 ( Officer Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Juvenile Arrest

On June 22, 2014 I, Officer Gravin Guillen, was in full uniform assigned to marked unit E-4. At approximately 17:20, I was dispatched along with E-1 to KMART in Somerville for a shoplifting call.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Perez Arrest

On Saturday June 21 2014, I was on patrol in ward 7 of the city of Somerville. At approximately 15:10 I was dispatched along with Officer DiFava to a domestic in progress at Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Murphy and Johnson Arrest

On the above date and time, I was assigned to car W7 in uniform patrol. I was dispatched to Alewife Brook Parkway for a reported fight along with Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Figaro Arrest

At approximately 6:00 pm, I was waiting at a red light in my cruiser facing southbound on Willow Ave. where it intersects with Highland Ave., public Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Devereaux Arrest

On Thursday June 19, 2014 at approximately 2309, while assigned to Cruiser 662, I Officer Randy Isaacs along with East 3 Officer Brioso, East 1 Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Young Arrest

On July 19, 2014, I, Officer Mark Nevin (East 1), was on an active alarm call at Extra Space Storage at 14 McGrath Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Haley Arrest

On the above date and time, Officer Timothy Van Nostrand, Guerdy Legros, Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Debbie Erb-Saverse is a wonderful person who is always there when you need her to help out and lend a helping hand!

Debbie Erb-Saverse is also a big advocate to a very important and wonderful organization here in the city and that is Somerville’s own “Post 19.” Debbie always puts 110% into everything she does to make sure that this great brave bunch of men and women get recognized for all the good that they have done for this great country and for what they still do for our fine city and our veterans.
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person Of The Week Debbie Erb-Saverse →

06/17/2014 10:34:30
55
DAVIS SQ
DOHERTY , DANIELLE
01/14/1988
Continue reading Somerville Police arrest log June 16th thru 23rd →

The SUNSETTERS
You can have The Sunsetters perform on your street in front of your house ! Monday –Thursdays from 7 pm- 8 pm, between July 7th and August 20th
Some dates are still available ! Contact Jackie Rossetti at 617-625-6600 , ext 2614 or Jimmy Del Ponte at extension 2616
Jdelponte@somervillema.gov

Sunday June 29th at 12:30 pm

Sycamore St and Evergreen Ave. Reception following at Elks in Medford Ma

The City of Somerville MA and its Veterans Services Department will be honoring our late brother SSG David Bambrick, who passed away on May 26 2013, on the 29th of June 2014. We are trying to gather a number of people who would like to attend the ceremony as well as a Reception celebration following at Elks in Medford Ma Come and be a part of it!

Continue reading You Are Invited to Attend a Dedication to SSG David Bambrick by City of Somerville MA →

By William Tauro

The Race took place this past Saturday at Assembly Row in Somerville.

Rock and Run is a brand new event featured an awesome 5K obstacle race, live music, views of the epic Boston skyline and okay…Beer.

Continue reading Saturday The Inaugural Rock and Run 5K Race Presented by Radio 92.9 Hit Somerville →

Photo by Richard Foscarota

Congratulations to Team Boston Closet, Coach Sullivan, the assistant coaches and to all the kids!

By William Tauro

On Thursday evening, the Somerville Chamber of Commerce held its monthly After Hours Event.
Continue reading Chamber of Commerce After Hours Event a Big Success on Somerville’s Waterfront →

By William Tauro

This past Saturday afternoon hundreds of Somerville and Medford boaters paraded through the Mystic River to be blessed at the annual Blessing of the Fleet ceremony and to take part in a weekend long full of festivities.

Continue reading Wicked Tuna Cast Attends Somerville-Medford Mystic River Blessing of the Fleet →

Top photo is Walnut St.
Bottom photo is Westwood Rd.

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, June 22, the 172nd day of 2014 with 192 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:07 and sunset is @ 8:25. 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: 1611 – After spending a winter trapped by ice in (now named) Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

“The people’s choice!”

Medford School Committee Member and life-long Somerville/Medford resident announces campaign to represent citizens in the 34th Middlesex Continue reading Elect Erin DiBenedetto State Rep Somerville-Medford →

By William Tauro

The Bingmobile camera vehicle was seen in around the City of Somerville this past week recording, photographing and documenting locations for its new internet website app feature, Bing Maps.
Continue reading Smile Somerville Your on Bing Camera →

Environmentalists Weigh In: Wynn Proposal a Positive

The Choice is Clear.
Government officials, environmental agencies and organizations from the Boston region have reviewed and weighed in on the Wynn proposal.
Continue reading Environmentalists Weigh In: Wynn Proposal a Positive: Wynn is the best choice for Massachusetts. A Wynn in Everett is a Wynn For All! →

SAVE THE DATE:
Some exciting events in the coming weeks:

The Holland Street Farmer’s Market is back! Starting Thursday, June 19th and every Thursday following until November 1st. From 1:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. The Mobile Farmer’s Market will be at our Holland Street Center. Fresh Produce at affordable prices for older Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging weekly press outreach →

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 four roll calls and local senators on three roll calls from the week of June 16-20.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 39 – Report No. 25 June 16-20, 2014 →

Our condolences to the family of Mary Rita Jeffres of Cambridge who sadly passed away this past Friday.

Mary, mother of our good friends Philip, Steve and Joseph Jeffres.
Continue reading Remembering Mary Rita Jeffres of Cambridge →

Sunday June 29, 2014 7:00­9:00 PM
Barnum Hall
Tufts University
163 Packard Avenue Medford, MA 02155
Representative Carl Sciortino will moderate the forum for the five candidates vying to fill his vacant seat.
Candidates for State Representative: Christine Barber, Erin DiBenedetto, Sharon Guzik, Nick Lanzilli, Craig Rourke
All candidates have been invited to participate in the forum.

“Happy Birthday Frank Santangelo”

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By William Tauro

On this past Tuesday Somerville Firefighters were trained on “ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS”
By “Pl Vulcan Fire Training Concepts” at Somerville Fire Department Headquarters on Broadway.
Continue reading Somerville Firefighters Advanced Training on Possible Everyday Tragedies →

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Somerville Neighborhood News is a production of Somerville Community Access Television, made by professional journalists, volunteers and staff. The half-hour news show has as its mission to provide a lively, informative newscast focusing on the events, issues and information impacting Somerville residents.
Somerville, MA, June 17, 2014 – Somerville residents were among the hundreds of demonstrators who headed to Boston on June 12to demand for a $15 an hour minimum Continue reading SNN: Somervillians Support Fight for $15 Minimum Wage →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, June 20, the 170th day of 2014 with 194 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:24. 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: 840 – Vikings sailed up the Seine in France as far as Rouen, for the first time.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Photos by William Tauro

WOBURN – A former employee of the Woburn Boys and Girls Club was arraigned in Middlesex Superior Court in connection with child abuse allegations dating back to 2000 that involved a minor that he met at the club, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Woburn Police Chief Robert Ferullo, Jr., notified the public today.
Continue reading As We Previously Reported Regarding “Somerville Man’s Daughter Falls Victim To” Former Employee of the Woburn Boys and Girls Club Arraigned on Child Abuse Charges Dating Back to 2000 →

IBEW Local 103 Scholarships
Colin Hogan, Sophia Barbosa enter five-year apprentice program at Bent Electric
Continue reading Standout Somerville High School Electrical Students Awarded →

” Greater Somerville’s producer and co-host Joe Lynch covered the 2014 Massachusetts Democratic Convention in Worcester last weekend and from the six minutes here, it looks like he and Somerville Neighborhood News covered not only the convention floor, but the rafters, the lobby and the backstage with their camera and microphone. Watch for the complete “Greater Somerville Goes to the Convention” next week on http://www.greatersomerville.wordpress.com.”

Did you know that the ban on the use of take-out styrofoam containers is being largely ignored? Want to go to the state’s Democratic convention? Hit the “Carnaval” and check out the sportscast. These stories and more on SNN #17.

Somerville Neighborhood News is a production of Somerville Community Access Television, made by professional journalists, volunteers and staff. The half-hour news show has as its mission to provide a lively, informative newscast focusing on the events, issues and information impacting Somerville residents. For more info, visit the SNN website: http://www.scatvsomerville.org/snn/

Community celebration of MassWIN-GLX program
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 5:00 pm
Union Square plaza in front of SCATV
Continue reading Somerville celebrates partnership for local jobs on Green Line Extension →

The Somerville First Source Jobs Initiative officially announced today its first Job Fair to help connect Somerville residents to local jobs. The First Source Job Fair will be held on Tuesday, June 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the second floor of the Tufts Administration Building (167 Continue reading Somerville First Source Jobs Initiative to hold its first Job Fair →

Winter Hill Yacht Club, 85 Foley Street, Assembly Square
Live music, free appetizers, excellent networking. Bring your business cards for drawing. Members and their guests welcome. Treat your colleagues and clients! (recommend sensible shoes) Sponsored by ABG Commercial Advisors and The Somerville News Weekly.

With recent renovations to the site complete, Albion Playground will reopen to the public at 8 a.m. Thursday, June 19. Renovations to the playground included: a new concrete retaining wall at the grass slope; reducing the grades at the steep portions of the grass hill; new sod; repairs to the irrigation and drainage system; two new trees; tree and shrub pruning; and a new sealcoat surface at the water spray area.

For more information about this or other City parks and open spaces, visit http://www.somervillema.gov/ departments/ospcd/parks-and-open-space.

Group to hold free screening of THE ANNONYMOUS PEOPLE at the Somerville Theatre as their inaugural event
Continue reading NEW COMMUNITY GROUP FORMS IN SOMERVILLE TO JOIN IN FIGHT AGAINST ADDICTION →

Here is what tonight’s newscast will bring you: Somerville Neighborhood News reporter Justin Page looked into the ban on styrofoam take-out containers. It became law onMay 23rd. Is it being respected and enforced? Also, catch the sights and sounds of
East Somerville Main Streets and the City of Somerville (Official)’s Carnaval and learn by performers and residents love it. Additionally, the City of Somerville staffers announced new measures in the War on Rats… a program that might be called “war bonds.” It’s like an exterminator scholarship, for those who qualify. Want to know more? Watch this tonight, Tuesday, June 17th @7pm on Ch. 3 or at http://www.scatvsomerville.org/snn.

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

CITY TV 13/22
Wednesday, June 18
9:00am:​Keep Moving
9:30am:​SomerViva: Portugues
Continue reading City Cable Schedule →

5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Thursday, June 19, 2014
Winter Hill Yacht Club, 85 Foley Street, Assembly Square
The After Hours will happen rain or shine. Weather permitting, you will be able to stroll along the pier and check out Somerville’s sea-going vessels (recommend sensible shoes). Sponsored by ABG Commercial Advisors and The Somerville News Weekly. Live music, free appetizers, excellent networking. Bring your business cards for drawing. Members and their guests welcome. Treat your colleagues and clients!
Continue reading Please join us at the Chamber’s After Hours on Somerville’s Waterfront →

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 →

Happy Father’s Day – unless you were a miserable douche, then go kill yourself.

I know, I know…a little extreme, but, when you think about it – sometimes the punishment fits the crime. I’m tired and cranky as I write this, so it might seem a little more abrasive than normal. I will apologize in advance for that. But first, the good stuff.
Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton →

Happas Arrest

On Friday, June 13, 2014, I was assigned to the Somerville Police Criminal Investigation Division. I was assigned to investigate a theft that occurred at Bull McCabes on June 10, 2014. Bull McCabes was having a fundraiser for the Jimmy Fund, and had a donation jar on the bar. The suspect, Continue reading Somerville Jimmy Fund Theft at Bull McCabes →

Alfred Smith Arrest

I, Ofc. Joseph S. Teves, was working in full uniform assigned marked cruiser East one. At approximately 11:28 PM I was dispatched to the bus stop at the corner of Washington Street and Myrtle Street for an alleged act of indecent exposure.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

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Smith Arrest

I officer Joseph S. Teves was working in full uniform assigned to marked cruiser East 4. At approximately 6:44 PM. I was dispatched to Medford Street along with East 1 ( Officer Mark Nevin ) to meet with the victim of an Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Sevigny Arrest

On June 13, 2014, I was assigned to Detective Unit D4 and working the 800AM-400PM shift. Prior to my shift I had been briefed by the CID commander, Captain James Stanford, Detective Lieutenant Sean Sheehan and Detective Shannon Dottin about a possible fundraising scam being perpetrated by a group of individuals Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Agost Arrest

On Friday, June 13, 2014 I was assigned to marked unit West-7. At approximately 1:11 A.M., I was dispatched along with Officer Nardone (Sector West) to Broadway for a Family call. The dispatcher added that the Reporting Party wants her sister removed from the apartment.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Lopez Arrest

On the above date and time I had just finished a paid detail assignment and was returning to the Somerville Police Station in my own vehicle. My attention was drawn to a motor vehicle parked on Pearl St. in the area of Franklin St. The motor vehicle a 1999 Red BMW Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Carneiro Arrest

On the above date and time, while assigned to the Gang/Anti-Crime Unit, Sgt. Whalen and I were assisting Ofc. Browne in the investigation of gang graffiti in the Mystic Housing Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Amaral Arrest

On the above date and time, Officer Guerdy Legros, and I were dispatched to Craigie Street for an intoxicated male sitting in a black Ford Expedition near Dickerman Park.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Remick Arrest

On June 10th, 2014, I, Officer Schneider, was in full uniform assigned to marked unit West-6 during the Day shift. The following is a summary of the events that I witnessed, as they pertain to incident #14018636.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Stone Arrest

This is a summary of the events that took place on 06/09/2014, as they pertain to incident # 14018569.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

06/09/2014 18:45:17
2
MEACHAM ST
STONE , WILLIAM
Continue reading Somerville Police Arrest Log Week of 6/9/14 – 6/16/14 →

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Steven MacEachern, Superintendent of Highways/Lights & Lines and who is a life long resident of the City of Somerville who loves this city!

His role at the Highway Department is to provide street and sidewalk maintenance services to the residents of Somerville and the general public so that streets and sidewalks are clean, safe and in satisfactory condition. Steve does his job and does it well and he’s always a gentleman with a friendly smile to always brighten your day!

Steve is also a big advocate to a very important and wonderful cause here in the city and that is “Autism Awareness!” Steve always put 110% into everything he does to make sure that it’s always done correctly and efficiently.

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

City offices will be closed on Tuesday, June 17 in observance of Bunker Hill Day. There will be trash, recycling, and yard waste pick up. There will NOT be street sweeping on June 17.

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, June 15, the 166th day of 2014 with 199 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:22. 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: 1215 – King John put his seal to Magna Carta at Runnymede, England, a peace treaty between John and his barons, guaranteeing that the king would respect feudal rights and privileges, uphold the freedom of the church, and maintain the nation’s laws.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Readers of this column will recall that I take no pleasure in being right in 2008, 2012 about the ability of Barack Obama to be president.
The truth is that if I was wrong: Iraq would not be in flames, the deficit would be cut in half and unemployment would be back to levels we enjoyed Continue reading Remember when Obama said he would delete subpoenaed IRS emails? By Neil W. McCabe →

With all the new restaurants popping up in and around the city, who is enforcing the city’s restaurant codes, laws and keeping tract of hood cleaning expiration dates of local restaurants that protect the public from tragedy occurring?

Who takes the responsibility if a grease fire occurs in a restaurant hood due to expired maintence stickers and/or an overdue hood cleaning?

Would the city be on the hook? Or would the liability fall on the fire department, the restaurant owner, the landlord or the insurance company? The answer would be all of the above unless the restaurant owner was properly notified and/or given a cease work order due to non compliance from an inspector or the local fire department.

Continue reading Are Somerville Restaurants in Compliance to the Current Hood Cleaning Laws? →

By Skip Murray

Here are two of Monroe Street

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SAVE THE DATE:
Some exciting events in the coming weeks:

Nutrition Fair: Monday, June 16th – 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at our Holland Street Center. Health & Nutrition information as well as resources – Demonstrations & Recipe tips – Free samples, give aways and door prizes.
Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging weekly press outreach →

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By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local representatives on five roll calls and local senators on seven roll calls from the week of June 9-13.

GAS LEAKS (H 4164)
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 39 -Report No. 24 June 9-13, 2014 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, June 13, the 164th day of 2014 with 201 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:21. 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: 1777 – The Marquis de Lafayette arrived in the American colonies to help in their rebellion against Britain.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Happy Birthday Stephen Roselando 10 years old, Pasquale Candalino, Nancy Busbach head chair of Somerville Redevelopment authority

Happy Anniversary Stacy and Michael Buckley
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