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Murphy & White Arrest

On 5 August, 2014 at approximately 4:18 p.m. I was dispatched to Pearl Street for unknown trouble. Car E4, Officer Christopher Collette, was also dispatched. When we arrived we were directed to the second floor hallway. In the hallway outside apartment we Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Pieere Arrest

Members of the Somerville Police Drug Control Unit have been conducting an ongoing narcotic investigation of the residences located at Somerville Avenue, Somerville. These residences are frequented by known violators of the narcotics laws.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

August 10, 2014

Erin is a no nonsense Democrat that will work hard to support all workers’ rights. She has promised to protect the hard earned benefits that have been Continue reading The Somerville Labor Coalition is pleased to announce our endorsement of Erin DiBenedetto for the position of State Representative of the 34th Middlesex District. →

“Mass Retirees, with some 55,000 members who have retired from public service, is proud to endorse Deb Continue reading Mass Retirees is one of the many labor organizations that supports Deb Goldberg in her state treasurer campaign. →

Blais Arrest

At approximately 5:17 pm I was contacted by Officer Pasqualino (East-3), who informed me that he had witnessed a female in the municipal parking lot located at the intersection of Broadway and Medford Street. This Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Somerville Overcoming Addiction will be hosting a collage making, community building event this Tuesday 8/12/14 at 7:00pm at 149 Broadway Continue reading Somerville Overcoming Addiction: Photo Collage Creation / Community Gathering on 8/12 →

DeSouza Arrest

On the above time and day, I was dispatched to Gilman St. for a report of indecent exposure. I was informed by Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

City TV (13/22) & Educational Channel 15 (15)

*Programs and broadcast times can change due to event addition or cancellation.
Continue reading SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE: CABLE CONNECTION →

Lepenn Arrest

On the above date and time I, Officer Mark Pulli badge #311, was assigned to Patrol Area East-1 and operating Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Perdomnico Arrest

On August 6, 2014 at approximately 20:53 I received a report of a shoplifter at the Shaws supermarket located at Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Pierre Arrest

On August 5, 2014, I, Officer Mark Nevin, was in full uniform in my assigned marked cruiser (East 3). While conducting selective enforcement on Bow Street, I observed a motor vehicle Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Deveraux Arrest

On the above date and time while on uniform patrol assigned to marked cruiser East Two along with Officer Pasqualino assigned to marked cruiser East Three, we were both dispatched to Marion ST. for a report of a domestic call.

Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Photos by Rosalee Zammuto

This past Saturday night Ignite, a fire and street food festival after dark
event came to Union Square complete with fire spinners and a array of jaw dropping entertainment!

They recognized Union Square that is Continue reading Ignite! A Fire and Street Food Festival After Dark Event in Somerville →

Somerville’s well known Fontano sisters are two of the nicest people that you will ever meet!

They are both first on scene whenever there is a good worthy cause that needs to be supported here in city.

People in the Ville that know them describe them as kind, caring, considerate, humble, friendly, sweet, trustworthy and defiantly cool!

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

Congratulations!

By William Tauro

The Mayor Curtatone Somerville Council on Aging 34th Annual “Old Time” Senior Picnic was held last Wednesday at Powderhouse Park. Hundreds of Somerville seniors enjoyed plenty of food, music, dancing, raffles Continue reading Mayor Curtatone’s Somerville Council on Aging 34th Annual “Old Time” Senior Picnic 2014 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, August 10, the 222nd day of 2014 with
143 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:45 and sunset is @
7:54. The Full Sturgeon Moon is exact @ 2:10 PM. The morning stars are
stars are Jupiter, Mercury, Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars
are Mars & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1821 – Missouri became the 24th state, and the first
located entirely west of the Mississippi River.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

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.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 39 – Report No. 32 August 8, 2014 →

Somerville Neighborhood News is a community service production of Somerville Community Access Television. Every two weeks we are excited to bring you news segments reporting on various issues happening in Somerville.

Stay updated on the latest trends on Twitter & Facebook @SCATVSNN.

Here are the latest headlines for SNN # 21: Union Square residents have been Continue reading What’s Happening at Somerville Neighborhood News →

Two pictures for this week.
“It is always difficult making choices. I want to send loads of pictures.
I could not resist putting in the wedding picture. Weddings are wonderful.”

Photo 1) House on Aldersey St.

Photo 2) Prospect Hill Monument and Park

3) Wedding Photo shoot taking place at Prospect Hill Park. What a celebration.

Adult Fans of LEGO® Night

20th August 2014
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for an Adult Night Adventure! Adult Fans of LEGO, aged 18+, join us for our monthly Adult Night! This month is Adventure themed – think Pirates Continue reading Adult Night at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Somerville →

Dear Editor,

Some opponents of Question 4, on this November’s ballot, are trying to scare Continue reading Letter to the Editor →

Click this link below to view the Somerville Labor Coalition Candidate Forum from July 31, 2014
http://vp.telvue.com/preview?id=T02351&video=205082
Somerville Labor Coalition Candidate Forum

“The Somerville Labor Coalition recently held a forum and debate at Somerville Community Access Television for the primary candidates for the 34th Middlesex State Representative seat. The candidates in attendance were: Christine Barber of Somerville, Erin DiBenedetto of Medford, Nick Lanzilli of Medford and Craig Rourke of Somerville. Watch the replay Somerville Labor Coalition Candidate Forum

The primary election day is September 9, 2014. by Yahoo

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, August 08, the 220th day of 2014 with 145 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:43 and sunset is @ 7:56. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury, Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mars & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN:
117 – Hadrian became emperor of Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Photo: The Workingman’s Band and the Magic Bus L to R: Tom Yates, Rick Maida, Mike Avery

Woodstock 45th Anniversary Concert – Peace Love & Music in Summer
Friday August 22, 2014 from 7:30-10:30pm at the Center for Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville MA, (617) 718-2191 http://www.artsatthearmory.org
Continue reading Woodstock 45th Anniversary Concert – 8/22/14 Somerville →

Food, music, arts, kids’ activities and more
bring two of Somerville’s largest communities together
SOMERVILLE – Somerville’s Haitian and Brazilian communities are coming Continue reading FESTA! FETE! FESTIVAL! ALL INVITED TO CITY’S FIRST-EVER HAITIAN AND BRAZILIAN FESTIVAL →

CPCU Credit Union and its Scholarship Committee awarded four scholarships of $1,000 each to local students at a Scholarship Award Ceremony Dinner. Scholarship recipients for the 2014-2015 school year were Lauren Lappas of Maynard, Sienna MacArthur of Continue reading Credit Union awards $4,000 in scholarships to recipients of the Carlos Faria and Victor Da Silva Memorial Scholarship. →

Early on last week, and a couple of times since, I had a very candid conversation about my problems with the “ice bucket challenge” that was Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton →

By William Tauro

You’ve been seeing it happen all across social media non stop and going viral.

The controversy continues to grow over the popular #IceBucketChallenge on whether it’s a good thing or just a new trendy way to exhibit yourself on Facebook.

If the Ice-bucket challenge wasn’t going out there right now, would ALS be in

Continue reading Controversy Growing Over ALS Ice Bucket Awareness Challenge, Is It a Good Thing? →

By William Tauro

Honorable Judge Neil Walker, who is sitting in Somerville District Court, will retire this coming week on his 70th birthday on August 12th.

Neil J. Walker was also a former associate justice of the Lowell District Court in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

His term expires on August 13, 2014 when he reaches mandatory retirement age.

Walker was appointed to the bench in 1985 by Governor Michael S. Dukakis.

100-day community engagement effort will introduce US2, begin visioning for Union Square
SOMERVILLE – Residents, business owners and community members are invited to a kickoff event in Union Square to meet recently selected Union Continue reading CITY AND US2 TO HOST UNION SQUARE KICKOFF EVENT →

The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office is once again warning residents about ongoing telephone scams in which perpetrators are falsely posing as deputies and threatening arrest for failure to pay debts or fines.
“Recently, a Merrimack Valley resident Continue reading Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Warns of Arrest Scam →

Wondering about the history or residents of this Somerville Avenue Cemetery? Come learn more from volunteer docents dressed in historic period clothing this weekend! The small historic site, established in 1804, will be open to the public on Sunday, August 10, from 1 to 4 p.m. and Monday, August 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. Volunteers will be on hand at the site for any interested community members to learn about the Somerville residents buried at Milk Row.

For more information, to become a volunteer docent, or to join the Friends of the Milk Row Cemetery group, contact Somerville Historic Preservation Commission Director, Brandon Wilson, at 617-625-6600 ext. 2532, or BWilson@somervillema.gov. Please note that heavy rain or wind will cancel this event.

Appointment will go before Board of Aldermen for approval

SOMERVILLE –David Fallon, current Somerville Police Deputy Chief of Operations, has accepted an offer from Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone to become the City’s new Chief of Police. Mayor

Continue reading FALLON CHOSEN AS NEW POLICE CHIEF BY MAYOR →

Ticket sales are officially open!

UPDATE:
The 4th Annual Foodie Crawl Tickets On Sale NOW!!

Be the first of your friends to
buy your tickets today!
Continue reading Buy Your Somerville Foodie Crawl Tickets NOW! →

11:30 p.m. check-in, 12:30 shotgun start, best ball format (everyone hits, next shot is from the ball with the best lie).
Businesses or individuals are welcome. Cost is $600 per foursome($150 per person) includes lunch, cart, round of Continue reading The 2014 Somerville Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament is Tuesday September 30 at Wayland Country Club →

Photos by William Tauro and Frank Santangelo

Continue reading Somerville’s National Night Out Event Photos →

August 5, 2014

Dear Market Basket Employees,

The Somerville Labor Coalition unites six labor unions representing employees of the City of Somerville. We work to support, protect, promote and advance the interests of workers within the City of Somerville and surrounding communities.

Market Basket has provided Somerville Continue reading Somerville Labor Coalition letter of Support Market Basket Employees →

August 5 14 som news 44 pages
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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.

This week I have chosen to cover arancini – a dish which is said to owe its Continue reading Cooking with Jonathan By Jonathan Jolicoeur →

Never watching the Cooking Channel at 11pm. Trust me.

So it occurred to me the other day that I used to write about movies, music and food on some level. Part of me wants to believe that I have moved on because I Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton →

Walter J. Sullivan, 91, Mayor emeritus of the city of Cambridge, passed away this evening. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 68 years and his 5 children. Details of the plans for his wake and funeral will be forthcoming tomorrow.

The Sullivan family thanks all in advance for their support and prayers.

Happy Birthday to the following Villens celebrating their Birthday Days this week in the Ville!

Alicia Lafuente, Marisa Tauro, Diane Snow, John Alan Roderick, Steve Jeffres, Donna Fazio, William Urciuoli, Amanda Sleddington, Brian Novak, Joseph DiBenedetto, Ronnie Sousa, Sandra Cowie, Susan Fontano, Rich Foscarota, Nana Barbara Herrick, who turned 87(Matt McLaughlin’s Nana), cute little Alexis who turned 1 year old on July 23rd, Happy 2nd Birthday to Paul Allan and HB Day to Pat, the “worlds greatest baker” of Patsy’s Pastry! Happy Birthday to all of you!

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Somerville welcomes “Kingston” to the Ville! Born on 8/4/14 measuring 20′ inches long “Another handsome boy!”

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We want to welcome Sharon Fillyaw, Somerville News Weekly/Boston News Group METRO BUZZ’s new Senior Advisor Article Columnist to our news team!

Sharon on: SENIORS AND SLEEP APNEA

Sleep is the way your body regenerates Continue reading Somerville News Weekly/Boston News Group METRO BUZZ’s “Stay in Shape with Sharon” →

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The Boston Chapter of Arresting Souls Motorcycle Club invites you to come by for some drinks, food and fun at our 4th annual get together and club function.

(We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone)

*Hotel Accommodations Directly Across Street”

Holiday Inn Somerville
30 Washington Street
Somerville MA 02143

When: Saturday August 16th 2014
Where: Somerville City Club 20 Innerbelt Rd Somerville MA
Cost: $20. Donation per person

Cash Bar, Live Music, Food, Raffles and More!

Greetings,

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Don Berwick and Massachusetts Treasurer, Steve Grossman, two of the three Continue reading Democratic Primary Candidates – Gubernatorial Debate – August 26, 2014 – Somerville Theater →

Torres-Castro Arrest

Members of the Somerville Police Department Drug Control Unit have been conducting an ongoing narcotic investigation of the residence located at Endicott Avenue Somerville, MA. and Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Sullivan Arrest

At approximately 6:48 pm I was dispatched to a report of domestic violence at Edgar Ave. #1. I arrived a short time later and met with the victim Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Wright Arrest

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

Teixeira Arrest

On Monday, July 28, 2014, I was working in marked unit East-1. At approximately 4:45 I responded to The Home Depot located at 75 Mystic Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Our condolences to the family of former Massachusetts Representative Peter A. Vellucci from the 26th Middlesex District who sadly passed away on Monday.
Peter was a great guy and will be sadly missed!

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS –
SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE: CABLE CONNECTION
_______________________________
City TV (13/22) & Educational Channel 15 (15)
Continue reading Somerville City Cable Schedule 8.6.14 →

07/28/2014 16:46:51
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TEIXIERA , NELSON
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Continue reading Arrest Log for Somerville Police Department July 28 thru Aug 4th →

P: (857) 264-1247 F: (857) 574-5721 E: john@tay-law.com

Deb is running for Treasurer to help give every woman, man and family the financial power and skills they need to move ahead in today’s tough economy. Continue reading Meet Deb Goldberg, candidate for Massachusetts Treasurer →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, August 04, the 216th day of 2014 with 149 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:38 and sunset is @ 8:02. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1753 – George Washington became a Master Mason, the highest rank in the Fraternity of Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Union Sq Beauties

Moving day photo

By Martin Polignone:

This past Sunday, the Tedeschi Food Shop at the Cobble Hill Shopping Plaza closed its doors for the last time, to make room for a new 159 unit apartment building with 5 ground floor retail units.

Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Cobble Hill Plaza →

By William Tauro

Soon to be a part of the past as Cobble Hill Shopping Plaza is scheduled to be demolished later this month to make room for over 150 residential apartment units.
Continue reading Somerville’s Cobble Hill Shopping Plaza Says Goodby →

The Fishin with a Mission Autism Awareness Day at MWYC is just a couple of weeks away and will be held on Sunday August 17, 2014
Continue reading Mystic Wellington Yacht Club Fishin with a Mission →

Team “Jake-the-Snake!”

Everybody knows Michelle Angiulo Bowler, Somerville’s favorite and best friend!
If your fortunate enough to be friends with Michelle, she’ll be your best friend for life!

Michelle is always there for good a cause and always the first one to step up to the plate when someone needs help!

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

Congratulations!

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 39 – Report No. 31 July 28 -August 1, 2014 →

Photos by William Tauro
Continue reading Pet Palooza Returns to Assembly Row this Weekend (Aug. 2-3) Photos →

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

Mayor’s Annual “Old Time” Senior Picnic: Wednesday, August 6th / Rain date, Friday, August 8th – 11:00 A.M. to Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information →

Somerville Pop Warner in connection with Cambridge Health Alliance is proud to be offering a FREE informational series on selected health topics during the month of August. It is Continue reading Somerville Pop Warner: Active and Healthy Youth Wellness Program “A Better You thru Football” →

Details about this weekends big event! Pet Palooza will be taking place on August 2-3 from 10am to 5pm.
Back by popular demand, Pet Palooza returns to Assembly Row this weekend (Aug. 2-3) with free events that are open to the public and Boston’s four-
Continue reading Pet Palooza returns to Assembly Row this weekend (Aug. 2-3) →

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Our next meeting is being held on Tuesday September 2nd at the Mount Vernon Restaurant located at 14 Broadway Somerville 6:15 pm
Dinner: Non members $20 per person

Members $5 per person

Sit in, introduce yourself and Be a Part of “Something Big!”
Hope to see you there!

For more info contact President Bill Tauro at: Wmtauro@aol.com

Please visit our website: Somervillelionsclub.com and visit us on Facebook!

If you’re a new resident, or soon will be, check out the Welcome page for new residents at http://www.somervillema.gov/welcome. You can find a lot of information that will make getting settled in your new home a lot easier and help you avoid parking tickets!

On Wednesday, August 6 enjoy food, music, dancing, and more starting at 11 a.m. at Powderhouse Park. Tickets are available at the Holland Street Center (167 Holland St.), Cross Street Center (165 Broadway), Ralph & Jenny Center (9 New Washington St.), and Mayor’s Office/City Hall (93 Highland Ave).

Five rental units at 625 McGrath Highway will be available to income-qualified households at an affordable rent through the City’s Inclusionary Housing Program. The affordable units are one studio apartment, two one-bedroom units, and two two-bedroom units.

There will be an information session for anyone interested in applying for the units on Thursday, August 7, at 6 p.m., at the Visiting Nurse Association 3rd Floor Conference Room, 259 Lowell St. If you are unable to attend the information session, but would still like to apply to rent one of the units, you must contact Housing Program Specialist Vicki Wairi at 617-625-6600 x 2577 or vwairi@somervillema.gov BEFORE August 7.

Please join us at the Chamber’s next Business After Hours…

Redbones
55 Chester Street, Davis Square
5-7 PM, Thursday, August 7, 2014
Excellent networking event featuring free appetizers with cash bar. Bring your business cards for drawing. Members and their guests welcome. Treat your colleagues and clients! Sponsored by Rockland Trust. Hosted by Somerville Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Co-Chair Dana Iacopucci of Cubby Oil & Energy.

RSVP with name(s) and affiliation(s) for you and your guests to smackey@somervillechamber.org

Somerville Neighborhood Newscast #20:
July 29, 2014 – What’s the latest on the McGrath grounding? Are bikers obeying the laws in Somerville? City residents went downtown to a Continue reading Somerville Neighborhood News is produced by the volunteers, interns and staff of SCATV. Here is the latest newscast and segments →