GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, August 31, the 243rd day of 2014 with
122 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:07 and sunset is @
7:21. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter,
Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1521 – Cortes captured the city of Tenochtitlan,
Mexico, and set it on fire.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Photos taken on:

First: Walnut St
Second: Austin St

There is so much beauty in Somerville

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By Bob Katzen

MEMO TO BHRC SUBSCRIBERS: This week’s report is on the 2014 roll call attendance record of your local senators through August 31. Some senators may have poor attendance records for a variety of reasons, including health problems or military service. We do not ask each senator Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 39 – Report No. 35 August 29, 2014 →

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, September 3
9:00am:​Art Beat 2014

12:00pm:​Voices of Somerville
12:30pm:​Haiti & Brazil in the ‘Ville
1:00pm: ​Somerville Fight Night 2014
3:00pm:​Family Fun Day
Continue reading SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE CONNECTION →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang invite neighbors and community members to a public meeting on Monday, September 8 to discuss the Cedar Street Flood Mitigation Project. The meeting will be held in the Kennedy School cafeteria, 5 Cherry Street, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Acting City Engineer, Melissa Miguel, and Weston & Sampson Consulting Engineers will present twenty-five percent design plans and review the proposed timeline for the planned sewer separation project. For more information about the project, contact Melissa Miguel at 617-625-6600 ext. 5412, or MMiguel@somervillema.gov.

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston invite neighbors and community members to a “Listening Session,” the latest in a series of public meetings to discuss the upcoming Lincoln Park Renovation, on Tuesday, September 9 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Argenziano School cafeteria, 290 Washington Street, and will review results from earlier community meetings and discuss plans for the Landscape Design process. For more information about the project, contact Melissa Miguel at 617-625-6600 ext. 5412, or MMiguel@somervillema.gov. The meeting location is accessible to people with disabilities. To request language assistance, handouts in alternate formats, or information on the meeting, please contact Arn Franzen at: afranzen@somervillem.gov, or (617) 625-6600, ext 2500.

Community note: Orange Line Assembly Station Opens at Assembly Row in Somerville, Tuesday, Sept. 2

To mark the historic opening of the Orange Line Assembly Station T-stop in Somerville, MA—the first new MBTA T- Continue reading A Tribute to Assembly Row and new Assembly Station September 2, 2014 →

A yesteryear photo of three well known Somervillians from the Ville!

Comedian Tony V, Jimmy Delponte and a younger Frank Santangelo at an early Kiss 108 Radio event back in the day.

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The purpose of this letter is to proudly congratulate and acknowledge Ariana Baldasaro of Londonderry New Hampshire who is now a Somerville resident and is also an avid Somerville News Weekly reader on her acceptance to Suffolk University Law school starting this fall.

Continue reading Letter to The Editor →

Join us NEXT WEEKEND in East Cambridge!

It is that time of year, when the streets of East Cambridge will come alive for the 88th Annual Italian Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian THIS WEEKEND (September 6 & 7). The feast will be celebrated on Warren Street in East Cambridge. As always, there will be a food festival, parades, amusement rides, “Frozen” movie characters Elsa and Anna, carnival games, antique cars, street performers, Red Sox World Series Trophies, and live entertainment throughout the weekend. There will also be a special healing service on September 6th.
Continue reading “Tavares” Headlining Annual Italian Feast of Saints Cosmas & Damian! →

The five students were paid stipends for their time working on the project. They learned video production and editing skills, scriptwriting, how to record voice-overs, conduct interviews, Continue reading Somerville Community Access Television: Crossroads: Searching for the American Dream →

Matthew Buckley awarded Robert W. Ritchie Special Achievement Award for work in recent court cases
Continue reading ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR RECOGNIZED FOR ‘OUTSTANDING APPELLATE WORK’ →

Combined Partners & Federal Realty Investment Trust payments estimated to yield $1.7M to $2.2M in annual City revenue from former IKEA parcel
Continue reading PARTNERS HEALTHCARE, SOMERVILLE SIGN COMMUNITY SERVICES AGREEMENT →

Home Rule Petition makes Somerville’s the largest exemption in the State. 35% rate is retroactive to July 1, 2014.

SOMERVILLE – It’s official. Homeowners who live in their Somerville property will now receive the highest property tax exemption in the state after Governor Deval Patrick Continue reading GOV. PATRICK SIGNS HOME RULE PETITION TO INCREASE SOMERVILLE’S RESIDENTIAL TAX EXEMPTION TO 35% →

Food, music, games and fun planned to celebrate progress on Community Path.

SOMERVILLE – The Community Path is going all the way to Boston and to celebrate, the City of Somerville and the Friends of the Community Path are throwing a zero-waste community party Continue reading CITY & ‘FRIENDS OF THE COMMUNITY PATH’ PLAN ZERO-WASTE CELEBRATION, PARTY ON THE PATH, SEPT. 6 →

Combined Partners & Federal Realty Investment Trust payments estimated to yield $1.7M to $2.2M in annual City revenue from former IKEA parcel

SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville and Partners HealthCare have signed a Community Services Understanding through which the tax-exempt nonprofit healthcare provider has agreed to make annual payments to the City as a municipal services contribution for the offices they plan to build on the former IKEA parcel in Assembly Square. The Continue reading PARTNERS HEALTHCARE, SOMERVILLE SIGN COMMUNITY SERVICES AGREEMENT →

August 26 14 som news 40 pagesClick the Link to the left to Read The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

You need to keep the old with the new, or the new will become the old and never grow into something special.
Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton →

By Shannon Hardy

Friday, August 22nd the Somerville Boxing Club hosted another unforgettable Fight Night at Dilboy Stadium. The line up featured amateur fighters both from Somerville and

Continue reading Somerville Boxing Club’s Fight Night at Dilboy Stadium →

Happy Birthday to the following Villens in the Ville this week that are celebrating their birthdays this week Myriam Abeilice, Stan Boliver, Ron Tauro, Stephanie Almeida, J Steve Dalrymple, Dave Oliveira, Deb Shea Fede, Ashley Rebelo, Judy DeMerchant

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Joe Lynch, the host of our local tv show “Greater Somerville with Joe Lynch”!

Joes a great guy and really cares about Somerville.

Most times you would think that he’s an alderman especially when he’s taking calls, answering questions and solving problems in Somerville’s many neighborhoods on different issues.

Joe is an asset to the city and we appreciate his efforts for all that he does for Somerville on a daily basis.

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

Congratulations!

Senior member of the Beacon Hill delegation cites DiBenedetto’s track record of success and dedication to the communities
of Medford and Somerville
Continue reading Donato Endorses DiBenedetto →

Entertainment, family-friendly activities continue City’s annual Open Streets series from Davis Square to Teele Square on Sept. 7, rain or shine
Continue reading STRIKE UP THE BANDS @ SOMERSTREETS” RETURNS TO HOLLAND STREET SEPT. 7 →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 4 Alderman Tony Lafuente, and the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) invite all interested community members to the second in a series of meetings to discuss the Central Broadway Streetscape Improvements Project. On Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., attendees will hear the results of the recent traffic analysis, and about preliminary concepts for the project. The meeting will be held at the Healey School cafeteria, 5 Meacham Street. For more information, visit http://www.somervillebydesign.com/planning/winter-hill, or call 617-625-6600 ext. 2500.

The meeting location is accessible to people with disabilities. To request language assistance, American Sign Language interpreters, assistive listening devices, handouts in alternate formats, or information on the meeting, please contact Gregory Flanigan at: gflanigan@reginavilla.com or 617-357-5772 ext. 18.

Monday, September 1st
ALL CENTERS ARE CLOSED
Tuesday, September 2nd
10:00 English Conversation (C)
10:00 Men’s Group (H)
10:00 Cards (RJ)
11:30 Lunch (RJ, C)
12:45 Bingo (RJ)
6:00 Caregivers Group (H)

Wednesday, September 3rd
10:00 Cards (RJ)
10:00 English Conversation (C)
11:30 Lunch (H, RJ, C)
12:45 Bingo (RJ)

Thursday, September 4th
10:00 Cards (RJ)
10:00 Current Events Group (H)
11:00 Computer tutorial with Barbara (by appointment only) (H)
11:30 Lunch (H, RJ)
12:45 Bingo (RJ, H)

Friday, September 5th
10:00 Book Club (H)
11:30 Lunch (H)
12:45 Bingo (H)

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

CITY TV 13/22
Wednesday, August 27
9:00am:​Somerville Fight Night 2014
Continue reading SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE: City TV (13/22) & Educational Channel 15 (15) →

Lee Arrest

On Saturday, August 23rd, 2014, I, Officer Christopher Collette was assigned to Somerville marked unit East Four from 15:45 hours until 00:00 Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Foley arrest

On Thursday, August 21, 2014, I was on duty and assigned to marked unit East-1. At approximately 10:28AM, I was parked in front of the Christmas Tree Shop assisting with a traffic Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Picard Arrest

On Wednesday, August 20, 2014, I was on duty and assigned to marked unit West-7. At approximately 7:40PM, Officer Manfra, Captain Carrabino and I responded to the Davis Square on a reported Robbery. Dispatch stated that they were receiving 911 calls from witnesses who saw a male punch Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Bauer Arrest

On Wednesday, August 20, 2014, I was on duty and assigned to marked unit West-7. At approximately 6:10PM, Officer Manfra and I were in Statue Park (Davis Square). We witnessed Mr. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Elderd Arrest

Members of the Somerville Police Department Drug Control Unit have been conducting an ongoing narcotic investigation of the above named defendants Bruce Perez Jr. and Donna Elderd and their alleged role in the sale / distribution of Heroin. This investigation was launched upon cultivating intelligence from a reliable confidential source regarding illegal drug activity allegedly engaged in by the defendants in this matter.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Chen Arrest

On the above date and time, while assigned to the Somerville PD Narcotics/Vice Unit, working in an Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

08/19/2014 12:20:31
220
WASHINGTON ST
MORISSET , JEAN
02/13/1984
33 LEXINGTON AVE SOMERVILLE MA
Continue reading Somerville arrest log from Aug 18 thru 25 →

By William Tauro

This past Sunday, the Winter Hill Yacht Club of Somerville and the Chelsea Rotary Club hosted their Annual Veterans Cruise.

Continue reading Local Vets Get Honored on Somerville WHYC 2014 Veterans Cruise →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, August 25, the 237th day of 2014 with 128 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:01 and sunset is @ 7:31. The New Moon is exact @ 10:14 AM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN:
1718 – Hundreds of French colonists arrived in Louisiana, some settling in what is now New Orleans.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By Frank Santangelo
Continue reading Photos of Sunday’s Haitian/Brazilian Festival in Somerville →

The Somerville Road Runners are proud to present the second annual Race to the Row 5K in Assembly Square in our hometown of Somerville, MA.

This past Sunday, it was a run, a walk and new this year also a wheelchair Continue reading WELCOME TO THE RACE TO THE ROW →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, August 24, the 236th day of 2014 with
129 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:00 and sunset is @
7:33. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter,
Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 79 – Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the Roman cities
of Pompeii and Herculaneum in volcanic ash and killing an estimated
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Photo by William Tauro

Lou Barretto Jr, 3rd VP of the Woburn Host Lions Club proudly flys his Lions flag high above his ships mast as he is entering Somerville Harbor to participate in the Annual WHYC Veterans Cruise.

The first photo is on Highland Ave.
The second photo is on Warren Ave.

Hello! I nominate my son Paris Rebel McDonough, born 6/1/2014 to be the cutest baby photo of the day! Here he is in his first actual outfit! His mum and dad are Keri and Corey McDonough of Somerville. He’s awesome and full of fuss and sass. Thanks for taking the time to look at his cute baby picture!
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Cutest Baby Photos of the Day →

Theodore G. Hurley
Born 8/6/14
8lbs 8 oz
Parents: Kate & Tommy Hurley
Grandparents: Steven & Renée Hurley

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, August 23, the 235th day of 2014 with 130 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:59 and sunset is @ 7:34. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyet →

This week, my campaign received the support of Harwich State Senator Dan Wolf and Bedford State Representative Ken Gordon. Both have offered their endorsement and their commitment to my campaign. On Monday, we received the Massachusetts NOW endorsement. Our momentum keeps growing, and we’re continuing to secure support across the state.
Continue reading Mike Lake for Lt Governor: Our week in review – we’re the race to beat! →

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

All aboard the S.S. Lobster Roll – Tuesday, August 26th – Relax & enjoy this 90 minute cruise offering great views of Sesuit Harbor & Cape Cod Bay from the decks of the “Lobster Roll” dinner cruise ship. Your $52. Fee Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Press & Organizational Information & Updates →

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 and senators on three roll calls from prior legislative sessions.

$250,000 TO RETAIN TEACHERS (H 4242)
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 39 – Report No. 34 →

There can be no excuse for the deliberate and arrogant decision by the sitting district attorney in Middlesex County to not fulfill each and every legitimate FOIA request from the media. Her insistence that she both makes the rules and can decide what she must release or not is both disturbing and without legal merit.

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, August 21, the 233rd day of 2014 with 132 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:57 and sunset is @ 7:38. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1831 – Nat Turner launched a bloody slave insurrection in Southampton County, Virginia, hoping to lead his people out of slavery.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Happy Birthday to Ashley Rebelo who turned 10 years old on Thursday August 21st in the Ville pictured with her little sister!

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interested in any of our Advertising Sponsorship Opportunities we are offering at the ice rink on Somerville Avenue?
Continue reading Advertising Sponsorship Opportunities at the ice rink on Somerville Avenue →

Moving In: To make moving easier, you can reserve parking spaces for your moving truck or container. Learn more about what is required to reserve spots and get a copy of the application at parksomerville.com.

Continue reading We’d like to help you avoid getting a parking ticket in Somerville →

September 2, 2014

Flatbread Pizza Company
45 Day Street Somerville, MA
@Sacco’s Bowl Haven
5pm- close

Join the SomerVillen’s Family for a night of great pizza, raffles, and Lots of Laughs. The Flatbread Company is donating a portion for each flatbread sold that night. So eat in and have or just stop by and take one TO-GO. It all helps raise money for our program.

Boston celebrated its annual GreenFest this weekend, August 15th- 17th at City Hall Plaza. The annual festival features recycled products, musical performances, organic cuisine, young innovators, EcoArt, educational films, and the annual Savers Ecofashion Show—all in order to spread awareness about sustainability and ecofriendly living. On August 15th the main stage featured ecofriendly designs from Boston’s innovative and creative fashion community at the Savers Ecofashion Show.

Continue reading Boston GreenFest-SAVERS EcoFashion Show by Shannon Hardy →

BY JOSEPH A. CURTATONE

For public officials, the law of unintended consequences should need no introduction. It would be hard to find a better example of that law at work than in what happened to Somerville, Mass., after Interstate 93 and the McGrath Highway’s McCarthy Overpass were built through the heart of the Boston suburb decades ago.
Continue reading Decisions in one realm have ripple effects in others. Public programs need to reflect that reality →

You spoke and we listened! So we downsized back a couple of pages, the same news more unitized together and went back to a one section paper instead of a two section paper for your easier reading pleasure!
Click on the link below to read The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online for August 19th, 2014
August 19 14 som news 40 pages

Certainly by now, nobody still believes the bogus Michael Brown narrative the Left was peddling as it once again exploited a death for political gain.
How could anyone have believed that in Ferguson, Missouri, a city the University Continue reading Lessons from the shooting of Michael Brown By Neil W. McCabe →

You know things are messed up when you long for the days of local insanity.

Planes full of people going missing. Kids getting shot for no good reason. Muslims beheading people who won’t Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton →

Friends-

With just a few weeks left in this campaign, I want to share some exciting news with you. I’ve received Continue reading Elect Mike Lake Candidate for Massachusetts Lt. Governor →

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 Birthday to some Villens out celebrating in the Ville this week! Larry Rogers, Carol Allen, Anthony Ward GiGante, Bill Monahan, Ava Loren Hardy, one month old Maddison Theresa Como

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Some exciting events in the coming weeks:

Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT: Tuesday, August 19th – For a $25.00 fee you receive transportation, $10. Food coupon and a $10. Free bet. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Press & Organization Updates & Information →

Normally, a rat in the kitchen is a bad thing. We’re willing to make an exception for “Ratatouille,” though. This animated tale of a rat following his culinary dreams will be shown for free this Thursday at Seven Hills Park in Davis Square.The movie starts just after sunset.

Also, you still have a chance to get your vote in for the final movie to be shown as part of our SomerMovie Feast foodie film series. Make your choice on the Somerville City Cable website: http://bit.ly/1oXfm5d

This Tuesday Union Square master developer US2 is throwing a party to introduce themselves to the neighborhood. Stop by Union Square starting at 5:30 p.m. for food, fun, and a chance to share your vision for the neighborhood’s future. http://bit.ly/1qjMwcs

Demo photos by William Tauro

Demolition began on Monday at the old Loews Theater located down at Assembly Square. According to the City of Somerville “No plans for the site’s future development have been submitted to the City of Somerville as of yet.”

Continue reading Demolition Day For The Old Assembly Square Theater →

We regret to inform the public that the previously announced forum and debate between the three Democratic party, primary candidates for Governor of Massachusetts, Don Berwick, Martha Coakley and Steve Grossman, has been cancelled.
Continue reading SOMERVILLE’S GUBERNATORIAL, DEMOCRATIC PARTY CANDIDATE FORUM AND DEBATE – CANCELLED →

“Upright Citizens Brigade meets Def Poetry Jam meets comedy-folk duo Garfunkel & Oates in Cali Bulmash and Continue reading Slam Up: Same Brain →

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, August 20
9:00am:​National Night Out 2014
Continue reading SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE: CABLE CONNECTION →

RE: Hydrant Testing

The Somerville Fire Department will begin the annual inspection of all fire hydrants on Monday, August 18, 2014 Continue reading Somerville Fire Dept. Conducting Annual Hydrant Flushing →

On August 12, 2014, during the nighttime hours, Somerville Police Lieutenant Carmine Vivilo and Officer Dan Rego, two of the police department’s firearm safety and firearm instructors were onsite and participated Continue reading SOMERVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT GUNSHOT EXERCISE →

On August 16, 2014, the City of Somerville Police Department, in conjunction with the Middlesex Sheriff’s Department, held its first gun buyback event in exchange for grocery store gift certificates.
Continue reading SOMERVILLE RESIDENTS TURN IN GUNS →

Hall Arrest

On Sunday, August 17, 2014 I was assigned to marked unit West-7. At approximately 6:15 A.M., while driving east on Holland street I was alerted by a citizen who informed me that a black male was screaming as he walked past her.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Buckles Arrest

On 08/14/2014, I, Officer Albert Gee assigned to East 4 was dispatched along with Officer Douglas Brioso assigned to East 2 to Stop and Shop for a larceny. Detective Michael Faria also responded.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

O’Neil Arrest

On Wednesday, August, 13, 2014, I was on duty and assigned to marked unit East-1. At approximately 5:07PM, Officer Teves (East-4), Officer Monaco (East-3) and I were dispatched to Stop Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

08/11/2014 10:32:56
43
DERBY ST
LUBIN , KESNER
08/28/1992
125 ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY SOMERVILLE MA
Continue reading Somerville Police Arrest Log Aug thru 18 →

The Somerville High School Class of 1974 will hold it’s 40-year reunion Saturday, November 29, at Holiday Inn Boston-Bunker Hill on 30 Washington Street in Somerville. There will be dinner and dancing.
Tickets are $50 and are only available by e-mailing Doreen Manetta, reunion committee member at damlh@comcast.net or Joe Annese, class President at jannese@bomas.com. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Thank you,
Doreen Manetta

Tournament winners Chuck Roche (right) & Jim McNeill of Somerville (left) who’s team came in with the biggest catch and was presented with this year’s trophy

Somerville’s WHYC’s Secretary Michelle Sinclair pictured with Charlie Moore “The Mad Fisherman”

by William Tauro

The Mystic Wellington Yacht Club and it’s Commodore Joseph DiGirolamo were proud to announce that Celebrity Sportsman and Angler Charlie Moore “The Mad Fisherman” joined the festivities as Medford Mayor Michael J McGlynn, the Mass Bass Fishing Federation, and members of the MWYC hosted the “Fishin with a Mission” Autism Awareness Event this past Sunday.
Continue reading Sportsman and Angler Charlie Moore “The Mad Fisherman” Joined “Fishin with a Mission” Autism Awareness Event →

Erin DiBenedetto, Medford School Committee member and candidate for State Representative announced today the endorsement of the Somerville Labor Coalition – a group representing over six-hundred employees in the City of Somerville.

“Erin is a no nonsense Democrat that will work hard to support all workers’ rights. She recognizes that it is the Continue reading Elect Erin DiBenedetto 34th Middlesex District State Representative →

Register your team today! Sign up details, volunteer opportunities, and donation information all on the flyer.

It wasn’t that long ago when naysayers used to dismiss the idea of building a new Orange Line stop in Assembly Square with the words, “I’ll believe it when I see it.” Well, before August ends you’ll actually be able to get on a train at Assembly Station. First new T station since 1987. Somerville, pat yourselves on the back, because we did that.

The Somerville News Weekly welcomes Brendan Patrick Donnelly, born August 13th, 2014 pictured above with proud parents Janene and Patrick Donnelly

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By William Tauro

Workers at Somerville Ornamental Iron Work INC, are preparing the last piece of steel which will be the arch for “Legal on The Mystic at Assembly.”

This is a 20′ foot curved arch of steel which will be erected next week at the new Legal Sea Food Restaurant thats going to soon be located at Assembly Square in Somerville.

Somerville Ornamental Iron Work INC of Somerville, was started by Tony LoRusso in 1969.
In 1996.

His son Elio LoRusso took over the day to day operations and now with nine employees, the majority who are local employees, who’s works of art spreads across New England.

The vast majority of their work varies from a typical residential rail to commercial structural build outs.

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, August 17, the 229th day of 2014 with 136 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:52 and sunset is @ 7:44. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1590 – John White, the leader of 117 colonists sent in 1587 Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By Skip Murray

As a fairly new entry into the league and after a few up and down seasons, on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, Foundry on Elm, became champions with a decisive 9-1 win, in a winner take all game.
Continue reading Congratulations to the 2014 Somerville Women’s Recreational Softball Champions, Foundry On Elm →

By Martin Polignone

Rain could not stop the seniors at Cobble Hill Apartments from enjoying their annual clam bake this fast weekend.
Continue reading Somerville’s Cobble Hill Apartments Annual bbq →

Happy Birthday to Kyleigh McNeill who is turning 4 Years old this week!

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A clerk at the Somerville Traffic & Parking Office on Holland Street in Somerville.

He started as a Somerville Parking Control Officer in February 2009.

Continue reading Special Person of The Week Daniel Riley →

The first photo is the Mission Church on Highland Ave.

The second photo is St. Joseph’s Church in Un Sq.
with the sun setting on each.

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. Here are the latest Somerville Neighborhood News Headlines:

SOMERVILLE PREPARES FOR IMMIGRANT KIDS
While some cities and towns have said they don’t want to host immigrant children from Central America, Somerville’s agencies, non-profits and many residents are welcoming them. Learn more in this segment from Somerville Neighborhood News at http://www.somervilleneighborhoodnews.org.

MARKET BASKET: REPORT FROM THE FRONT LINES
The manager, and customers, at the Somerville Avenue Market Basket say they continue to support the return of Arthur T. Demoulas as head of the 71-store supermarket chain. Learn more in this segment from Somerville Neighborhood News at http://www.somervilleneighborhoodnews.org.

WILL SOMERVILLE DIVEST FROM FOSSIL FUEL?
Ward 5’s aldermen and residents are mostly happy the Green Line will reach the neighborhood in the near future, but they are worried about the side effects. Learn more in this segment from Somerville Neighborhood News at http://www.somervilleneighborhoodnews.org.

GREEN LINE AND GENTRIFICATION HEADED TO WARD 5
Somerville has more bikers than ever. How are city officials and police coping? Learn more in this segment from Somerville Neighborhood News #20. Learn more in this segment from Somerville Neighborhood News at http://www.somervilleneighborhoodnews.org.

DISCUSSING UNION SQUARE PUBLIC SPACE
At a recent “Space in Between” meeting hosted by Union Square Main Streets and Union Square Neighbors, Continue reading SNN Headlines →

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 three roll calls and local senators on five roll calls from the week of August 4-8.

$1.12 BILLION CAPITAL PROJECTS (H Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 39 – Report No. 32 →

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The Mystic Wellington Yacht Club is proud to announce that Celebrity Sportsman and Angler Charlie Moore “The Mad Fisherman” will be joining the Continue reading Sportsman and Angler Charlie Moore “The Mad Fisherman” will be joining the festivities as Medford Mayor Michael J McGlynn, the Mass Bass Fishing Federation, and members of the MWYC host the “Fishin with a Mission” Autism Awareness Event on Sunday, August 17 →

Tickets are currently on sale or may also be purchased the day of the event!

The Fresh Water Bass Tournament is Continue reading The Fishin with a Mission Autism Awareness Day at Mystic Wellington Yacht Club is this Sunday August 17, 2014 →

Our condolences go out to the family of Flo Papagno who sadly passed away on Wednesday.

Flo was one of the nicest people that you could ever meet. She was an icon at the Somerville Council on Aging senior centers for over twenty years and loved by all.

Her dedication to the Somerville seniors and her awesome personality will be sadly missed.

Transportation
These are exciting times for Medford and Somerville. With the Green Line extension, comes opportunity for Continue reading Erin DiBenedetto for State Representative →

Somerville Neighborhood News is produced by the volunteers, interns and staff of SCATV. Here are the headlines from the latest newscast: Meet the director of the city’s Market Basket, go to a meeting with Union Square residents to discuss public space in the neighborhood, check out the dogs and dog-lovers who also love canine- Continue reading Somerville Neighborhood News →

Broadway in Winter Hill will be milled on Friday, Aug. 15 and repaved on Monday, Aug. 18 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. each day, from Dartmouth Street to Grant Street. Continue reading Broadway Milling and Repaving 8/15 and 8/18 →

Trade in firearms and rifles, license or unlicensed— for grocery store gift certificates
What: Somerville Gun Buyback
Where: Somerville Police Headquarters, Continue reading FOOD FOR GUNS: SOMERVILLE RESIDENT GUN BUYBACK EVENT AUGUST 16 →

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3rd Annual Ryan Harrington Corn Toss Tournament

The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department invites sealed bids for:
Owner’s Project Management (OPM) Services for
West Branch Library Project
Located at 40 College Avenue, Somerville

A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and specifications may be obtained at the Purchasing Department, City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143 on or after: Wednesday, August 13, 2014. Sealed applications will be received at the above office until:

Continue reading City of Somerville Legal Notice CITY OF SOMERVILLE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT RFQ # 15-09 →

President Barack Obama seemingly was content to watch the extinction of the Iraqi people in a swirl of beheadings, machinegun executions and flames. But, someone tapped him Continue reading Now comes word that Iraq matters after all By Neil W. McCabe →

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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 →

Happy Birthday to all the Villens celebrating their birthdays in the Vile this week! Happy Birthday to Lisamarie Tauro, Brandon Wilson, Aaron Lewis, Michael Scarpa, Kelly Como, Dawn Silvestri-See, Frank Corbin, Ellen Wright, Leonardo Araujo, Courtney O’Keefe, Anita Dill Fusco, Mary Lou Linehan, Louise Sabella, Patrick Mesiti, Michael Cabral, Alyssa Angela and 5 year old Alexis!

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Some exciting events in the coming weeks:

Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT: Tuesday, August 19th – For a $25.00 fee you receive transportation, $10. Food coupon and a $10. Free bet. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Press & Organization Updates & Information →

WOBURN– Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan announced today that a Somerville teacher has been indicted in connection with an inappropriate relationship she had with a 13-year-old minor.
Continue reading Somerville Teacher Indicted on Child Abuse Charges →

Committee will review submitted projects for affordable housing, open space,
outdoor recreation and historic preservation
SOMERVILLE –More than $4.5 million is
available for affordable housing, open Continue reading APPLICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT FUNDING ELIGIBILITY NOW AVAILABLE →