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Event Date:
Sunday, October 5 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
An a cappella concert at Prospect Hill Monument

Enjoy an afternoon of singing and snacks at Somerville’s first outdoor a Continue reading The Eight Tracks present: A Taste of A Cappella →

BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY AWARD is presented for outstanding dedication and effort for the month of September 2014 to Capt. Charles Femino

For the last 30 years, Captain Charles Femino has been a dedicated employee of the Somerville Police Department. In his time with the department, Capt. Continue reading Somerville Police Department BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY AWARD →

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.
Continue reading Somerville High School Class of 1974 →

Welcome to the Arts at the Armory monthly mailer, our little missive to keep you informed about all the electric and artistic goings-on happening on Highland Avenue. As the mercury begins to fall and the evenings come earlier, the calendar at the Armory promises to be as colorful as the changing leaves!
Continue reading October at the Armory →

Senator Patricia Jehlen (D-Somerville) of the Second Middlesex District has been named an “Environmental Champion” and has been endorsed for reelection by the Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund (ELM Action Fund), Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters (MLEV), and Clean Water Action.
Continue reading Senator Patricia Jehlen Endorsed as Environmental Champion →

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call looks at Question 3, one of the four questions on the ballot that will be decided directly by the voters in November.

Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 39 -Report No. 40 October 3, 2014 →

(Somerville, MA) — The Post-Meridian Radio Players bring you the chilling sensation of Hallowe’en with Tomes of Terror: Nevermore, a selection of Edgar Allan Poe’s most well known tales, newly adapted for The Golden Age of Radio with actors in front of mics and live sound effects on stage!
Continue reading Tomes of Terror: Nevermore Hits Somerville →

Happy 5th Wedding Anniversary to Katie Ferrari Stamatakis and John Stamatakis

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“Once again, the state’s casino approval process and the Gaming Commission have failed. In recent months, several issues surrounding the site of the proposed Wynn casino have been brought to the Gaming Commission’s attention, including one Continue reading Statement by Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone on Indictment of Everett Casino Land Owners →

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“Happy Wedding Anniversary Sheila & Frank”

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, October 02, the 275th day of 2014 with 90 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:42 and sunset is @ 6:25. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1187 – Saladin, the Muslim sultan, captured Jerusalem after its 88-year occupation by the Franks.
1608 – First telescope was demonstrated by the Dutch lens maker, Hans Lipperschey.
1780 – British Major John Andre was hanged as a spy by U.S. forces in Tappan, New York, during the Continue reading TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Photo by Dave Oliveria

A motor vehicle accident causes traffic tie up in Davis Sq, Somerville in front of Statue Park on Thursday afternoon.

Buyer considering hybrid arts venue and café/restaurant space;
Access to New Deal-era mural to be preserved

SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville has been informed that the U.S. Postal Service has completed the sale of the Continue reading Union Square Post Office Sold by Postal Service to Investment Group Representing Arts and Entertainment Promoter Don Law →

New Songwriting Course, annual “Somerville Rocks” talent competition featured in fall programming with Youth Arts Coordinator, Jimmy Del Ponte
Continue reading SOMERVILLE YOUTH SOUGHT FOR FREE PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS IN SOMERVILLE →

This Saturday October 4th is the date for The Somerville High School 55th Reunion for the “Class of 1959”

The event is being held at the Continental Restaurant in Saugus from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm

Call Nancy Barletta for more info at : (617)308-3227

President William A. White, Jr., has called for a Special Meeting of the Board of Aldermen on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 7:00 PM, for the Continue reading Updated Agenda: BOA Special Meeting, 10/14/14, 7 PM →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 1 Alderman Matthew McLaughlin invite all residents to the groundbreaking Continue reading Symphony Park Groundbreaking 10/2 – community note →

As work continues at the Medford St. Rail Bridge for the Green Line Extension project (GLX), Phase 1 work will require the complete closure of Medford St., between South St. and Somerville Ave., on Saturday, October 4, and Sunday October 5. Vehicle detours are as follows:
Continue reading Reminder/Notice of Work: Medford Street Bridge to FULLY CLOSE for the Weekend of October 4 & 5 →