The McGovern Family Welcomes Bryn Ann McGovern to the World!
Born Sunday November 30th at 9:13am
Weighing 7lbs,1oz, 20.5,inches long.
Proud parents Cory & Danielle
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Congratulations to the Foster family who are celebrating “50 years of Business at Ball Square Bowling Lanes” thats located on the Somerville/Medford line off Broadway.
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Welcome Bradley Matthhew to the World! 7lbs, 9oz
Sent in by Joannie Allison: Congratulations, Dawn, Matt, Grandma and Grandpa!
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Former Somerville resident Billy Desmond received the honor to make the star for the Christianstead tree in his new neighborhood of Magens Bay, St.Thomas US Virgin Islands .
Photo by Frank Santangelo
Somerville DPW Workers decorating city streets with wreaths around the city from a bucket truck.
This week marks the beginning of the annual holiday gift buying season. Each year, more and more shoppers are using o line or catalog services to order gifts to be delivered at their homes. Unfortunately, this is also the season Continue reading Somerville Police:Tips to Prevent Package Thefts
You’ve only got a few more days to get yourself onto the “nice list”: Santa will be visiting Somerville Thursday, Dec. 4 as part of the annual Christmas Tree lighting at City Hall. Festivities will start at 5:30 p.m. with music by the Somerville High School Band and Orchestra, the Somerville Community Chorus, and El Sistema Somerville. After the tree lighting, Santa will be available for photos, to hear wish lists, and to hand out gifts to children at the tree lighting.
Continue reading HOLIDAY EVENTS SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR 2014 IN SOMERVILLE
Top photo: Rotary Club President Jenison Wallace during the event introduction
By William Tauro
This past Thursday afternoon, the Somerville Rotary Club hosted it’s Annual Tri-Club Thanksgiving Meeting of the three local service at the Mount Vernon Restaurant on Broadway.
Continue reading Somerville Rotary Club Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Tri-Meeting Luncheon
Photo by Lance Barretto
By William Tauro
Graffiti vandals spray painted the side of the abandoned Circuit City building thats located at Assembly Square with slanderous graffiti that was noticed this past Saturday.
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Somerville DPW workers installed the traditional big wreath on city hall this past weekend.
Photos by Rosalee Zammuto
By William Tauro
Hundreds of runners showed up for this particular race which is one of the Top 100 New England Races 2003-2013:
Eleven straight years chosen by New England Runner.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, November 28, the 332d day of 2014 with 33 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:50 and sunset is @ 4:13. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Starting this week, birth certificates, marriage certificates and death certificates may be purchased online with a major credit or an electronic funds transfer, as the Somerville City Clerk’s Office continues to streamline and enhance services.
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. In light of President Barack Obama’s recent action on immigration, this week Beacon Hill Roll Call examines the votes of local senators and representatives on immigration issues debated in the Legislature in the 2013-2014 session.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 39 – Report No. 48 November 28, 2014
– The day before Thanksgiving, House Speaker Robert DeLeo gave hundreds of House employees a 6 percent pay raise estimated to total $1.6 million. DeLeo Communications Director Seth Gitell said the raises are not retroactive and noted that almost 60 percent of Continue reading DELEO GIVES THANKSGIVING EVE PAY RAISES TO HOUSE EMPLOYEES
5-7PM, Thursday, December 4, 2014
Please join us at the Chamber’s special holiday Business After Hours. This is an excellent networking event featuring free appetizers and a free business card drawing with cash bar. Guests are welcome to bring unwrapped Toys for Local Children. Sponsored by Bonney Automotive and the Law Offices of Isaac M. Machado. Hosted by Somerville Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Chair Dana Iacopucci of Cubby Oil & Energy.
City to fully redesign Somervillema.gov in partnership with Code for Boston
SOMERVILLE – This is no ordinary website overhaul. In the spirit of the open source movement, which makes code available for free to others, the Continue reading INNOVATIVE, OPEN-SOURCE CITY OF SOMERVILLE WEBSITE REDESIGN PROJECT SEEKS VENDORS & COMMUNITY ADVISORS
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 4 Alderman Tony Lafuente, Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang, State Senator Pat Jehlen, State Continue reading Central Street Neighborhood Invited to Community Meeting on Public Safety on Dec. 2
On the first Saturday of every month, Ward 1 Alderman Matthew McLaughlin hosts a Community Council meeting to Continue reading Ward 1 Community Council: Opiate abuse
WHO: Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone
Dr. Gary Gottlieb, President and CEO, Partners HealthCare
Continue reading CITY, PARTNERS HEALTHCARE, FEDERAL REALTY INVESMENT TRUST TO HOST GROUNDBREAKING AT ASSEMBLY ROW DEC. 1
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, November 25, the 329th day of 2014 with 36 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:46 and sunset is @ 4:15. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1602 – Explorer Sebastián Vizcaíno gave Santa Catalina Island its present name.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
November 25th 2014 Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online Thanksgiving EditionClick link to read:November 25th 2014 Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online Thanksgiving Edition
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This Week’s Village Idiot choice comes in the form of a would-be thief who almost got away with it until a quick thinking transit police
officer stepped in and ruined her day!
Woman Gives Cop Fake Name, Gets Arrested on Warrants
By Daniel Taylor
Continue reading Here’s this Week’s Village Idiot of The Week” Choice and You Decide!
A tale of the same week, one week later. But first, this:
‘Tis the season…to give thanks, seriously….
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
Congratulations and God Bless Brendan Donnelly on his Christening!
Congratulations to Patti and Richard Foscarota who are in love!
Congratulations to Alderman Maryann Heuston’s nephew David who was sworn into the BAR on Friday.
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Congratulations Photos of the Day
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays in the Ville this week! Happy Birthday to Tracy Desmond, Skip Murray,
Continue reading Somerville Favorite Birthday Photos of the Day!
by Neil W. McCabe
The transformation of America continues here in the Age of Obama with his newest innovation, the amnesty for five million illegal aliens.
Continue reading Obama’s amnesty: There is a method to his tantrums
Dr. Kriner Cash, Dr. Fredrick McDowell, and Ms. Mary Skipper scheduled to visit Somerville December 2nd, 3rd and 4th
Continue reading Somerville School Committee Narrows Superintendent of Schools Candidate Pool to Three Finalists
Somerville Deputy Police Chief Steve Carrabino at the controls.
By William Tauro
The Somerville Police Department’s Emergency 911 room got a total rehab this past month.
Continue reading Somerville Police E911 Rehab Complete Into The Future
Have you ever had a burning sensation in your throat/chest or a feeling that your meal hasn’t “gone all the way down” after you’ve eaten? This very Continue reading HEARTBURN and REFLUX IN SENIORS by our Senior Advisor Sharon Fillyaw
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CITY TV 13/22
Wednesday, November 26
9:00am:SomerViva an Kreyol Ayisyen
9:15am:Aldermen at Work
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SOMERVILLE—With the holidays just around the corner it’s time to start thinking about holiday gifts! And there’s Continue reading Somerville Local First Hosts Local is for Lovers Holiday Market at Arts at the Armory on November 30th
Val Arrest age 61
On the evening of Sunday, November 23, 2014 I was assigned to marked unit E-1 along with Officer R. Pasqualino. At approximately 18:47 hrs, we were dispatched to Middlesex Avenue for a Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, November 24, the 328th day of 2014 with 37 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:45 and sunset is @ 4:16. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1642 – Dutch navigator Abel Tasman discovered Van Diemen’s Land which he named after
his captain; later it was renamed Tasmania.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
11/17/2014 08:44:03
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SMITH , GARY
FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE ON COURT
Continue reading Somerville police arrest log Nov 17th thru 24th
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Remember, just five weeks to January 1st and the 2015 First Flag event at Prospect Hill Monument. Parade, refreshments, Raising of the Flag, Reenactors, a gun salute. What a Festival. Come join us. It is a fun time.
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Union Square Night Lights
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Our condolences to the Iannuzzi family for the loss of Annette who sadly passed away this past week.
Annette, mother of two sons, Matthew and Christopher, was a very nice person and she will be missed by many here in Somerville.
Annette’s wake is Tuesday from 4:00-8:00pm at Ruggieros located at 971 Saratoga Street in East Boston.
Important
Residents are advised to read the below procedures carefully.
The responsibility for keeping the community safe and our road and transportation network accessible during winter weather is shared by the Continue reading Somerville Snow Procedures
Assessor to provide update on Fiscal Year 2015 Property Assessments; Aldermen to vote on allocation of the tax levy, exemptions and other provisions; Public invited to speak
Continue reading PUBLIC INVITED TO ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION HEARING, TUES., NOV. 25
The Somerville Kiwanis Club held its annual Thanksgiving Dinner for the Somerville Council on Aging on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the Somerville High School Culinary Arts Continue reading Annual Somerville Kiwanis Club Thanksgiving Dinner for the Somerville Council on Aging
A scratch kitchen with something for everyone
SOMERVILLE, MA (November 20, 2014) – In December, Tony C’s Sports Bar & Grill will open its first location at Assembly Row in Somerville. With an Continue reading Tony C’s Sports Bar & Grill to Open in Somerville’s Assembly Row
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, November 22, the 326th day of 2014 with 39 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:43 and sunset is @ 4:17. The New Moon is exact @ 7:33 AM EST. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1497 – Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama rounded the Cape of Good Hope in his search for a route to India.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Reminder: Thanksgiving Recess begins Wednesday, November 26 at noon (half day for all students).
All schools and district offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27 & 28.
Continue reading Connections: A Newsletter from the Somerville Public Schools – November 21, 2014
Somerville – The Somerville Retirement Board is seeking applicants to fill the 5th Board Member position, which is currently vacant.
Continue reading Somerville Retirement Board Seeking Applications for Vacant Retirement Board Member Position
SAVE THE DATE
Some exciting events in the coming weeks:
Concord Museum – Thursday, December 4th – 19th Annual Family of Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature. A $20.00 fee includes transportation and museum admission. Lunch at a local restaurant is a separate Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Press & Organizational Information & Updates
A group of avid gardeners met on Monday, November 10th at the Somerville Council on Aging to put their skills to a different use—learning how to make “photograms” with sensitized paper , botanical objects, and help Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Making Photograms
SOMERVILLE – Somerville’s popular and festive holiday celebrations will return in December 2014, including the annual Christmas Tree lighting at City Hall on Thursday, Dec. 4, and the Somerville Arts Council’s Illuminations Tours on Saturday, Dec. 13. Mayor Continue reading HOLIDAY EVENTS SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR 2014 IN SOMERVILLE
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Couple of things to ponder today:
1. Obama shouldn’t have just issued an Executive Order to institute Immigration Amnesty and force the debate over Immigration Reform.
Continue reading Have A Discussion and “Fire Away” with James Norton
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, November 21, the 325th day of 2014 with 40 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:42 and sunset is @ 4:17. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1783 – François de Rozier and the Marquis d’Arlandres made the first human flight in a hot-air balloon, in Paris, in a balloon built by the Joseph-Michel Montgolfier and Jacques-Etienne Montgolfier.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY by John Dwyer
Two free markets featuring local businesses are taking place this weekend at the Armory. Saturday November 29th there will be a Continue reading What’s Happening at the Somerville Armory
By William Tauro
Tom is the owner/president of Bent Electrical Contractors Inc. in Somerville.
He is a member of the: Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts; National Electrical Contractors Association; National Fire Protection Agency; and Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. He is the: Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of The Week Tom Bent
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.
Beacon Hill Roll Call this week examines the voting records of local senators on Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick’s 88 vetoes during the 2013-2014 session. A two-thirds vote is required to override a gubernatorial veto in the 40-member Senate that Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 39 – Report No. 47 November 21, 2014
Flooding Issues
Flooding, water, and sewer issues have long plagued this City and as the Chair of the Flood Forum Committee this is one of my top priorities. Recently many projects were started, some already Continue reading Alderman Maryann Heuston:What’s New in Ward 2
Assessor to provide update on Fiscal Year 2015 Property Assessments; Aldermen to vote on allocation of the tax levy, exemptions and other provisions; Public invited to speak
SOMERVILLE – Each year in November, the Chief Assessor for the City presents an update to the Board of Continue reading PUBLIC INVITED TO ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION HEARING, TUES., NOV. 25
Photo by Frank Santagelo
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, November 20, the 324th day of 2014 with 41 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:40 and sunset is @ 4:18. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 269 – Diocletian was proclaimed emperor of Numerian in Asia Minor.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Report reveals non-hazardous leaks costing ratepayers money,
adding to greenhouse gas emissions and damaging City trees
SOMERVILLE – A report by a local non-profit on non-hazardous natural gas leaks in Somerville and Cambridge has highlighted the need for the City and utility companies to undertake a Continue reading CITY PLANS TO WORK WITH UTILITY COMPANIES IN ADDRESSING NON-HAZARDOUS GAS LEAKS
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Online resource next key step in Somerville’s vision to develop integrated citywide universal kindergarten readiness strategy
Somerville, MA – Somerville families—and families looking to make Somerville their home—now have a new resource at their fingertips with the recent launch Continue reading Somerville Launches New Early Childhood Website
By William Tauro
This past Wednesday evening, Ward 3 Alderman Bob McWatters hosted his fundraising event at the Sally O’Brien’s Pub on Somerville Avenue in Union Square.
Before a standing room only crowd, Alderman McWatters introduced his special guest, Middlesex District Attorney Marilyn Ryan.
From everyone here at The Somerville News Weekly and Boston News Group congratulations!
Online resource next key step in Somerville’s vision to develop integrated citywide universal kindergarten readiness strategy
Continue reading Somerville Launches New Early Childhood Website
By William Tauro
Late Wednesday afternoon, Somerville Police officers standby directing traffic at the scene of a moped accident on Medford Street at Broadway in Somerville while Pats Tow loads the damaged vehicle onto their flatbed.
The moped driver was transported to a local hospital for medical attention.
By William Tauro
Dpw crews working in the bitter cold to Install Christmas Pine trees into the ground late Wednesday afternoon.
Continue reading Decking The Halls at Somerville City Hall Concourse
Join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Director of Traffic and Parking Suzanne Rinfret, and Parkmobile on Monday, Nov. 24 to launch the latest parking technology in Somerville with Parkmobile’s smart phone app. The official launch ceremony will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Meacham Rd. in Davis Continue reading Community Note: Parkmobile App to Launch Mon., Nov. 24
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Attend the recent meeting about the Vinfen group home and another about Lowell Street speeding, find out how the city and restaurants are coping with the ban on expanded polystyrene containers, learn about a new food server job training program, find out how one Somerville agency is helping people sign up for health insurance and learn about some of the root causes that drive to risk their lives to flee Central America. These stories and more on Somerville Neighborhood News #27
By William Tauro
Off duty school buses belonging to a bus company on Joy Street in Somerville are allegedly being accused of abusing the city’s traffic parking ordinances and just literally parking when and where they want around the city in between their daily pickups and dropoffs and using the city streets as staging and waiting areas.
Continue reading Complaints of Off Duty School Buses Abusing Parking Ordinances in Somerville
Union Square Tree
Powderhouse Rotary Tree
Photos by Frank Santangelo
By William Tauro
Somerville DPW crews working in the bitter cold early Wednesday morning to set up these three huge trees for this years holiday season in Somerville.
Somerville Holiday Christmas Trees Going Up in Union Square, Teele Square and Powderhouse Rotary.
Teele Square Tree
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, November 19, the 323rd day of 2014 with 42 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:39 and sunset is @ 4:19. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1493 – Christopher Columbus discovered Puerto Rico on his second voyage to the New World.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By William Tauro
This year’s Edith Chaille Senior Transportation Foundation Event took place at the Somerville Holiday Inn on Washington Street in Somerville this past Monday night.
Continue reading Somerville 2014 Edith Chaille Senior Transportation Foundation Event
Brown School Winter Concert
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
6:30-8:00pm
at the Capuano School, 150 Glen Street, Somerville
The Brown School Winter Concert will feature performances by the Kindergarten-grade 3 general music Continue reading Two Upcoming Concerts at the Capuano School Somerville
By William Tauro
The first holiday tree of the season is set up at the entrance of Assembly Square in Somerville.
Workers set up and put on the finishing touches on the 20′ tree on Tuesday and decorated it with all sorts of festive carpentry tools galore as ornaments.
By William Tauro
Three cars collided underneath the overpass on Lombardi Way in Somerville late Tuesday afternoon drive-time.
Continue reading Three Car Collision on Lombardi Way at Assembly Square Somerville
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, November 18, the 322nd day of 2014 with 43 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:38 and sunset is @ 4:20. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1477 – William Caxton set “Dictes and Sayenges of the Phylosophers,” the first book to be printed in England. Caxton went on to print almost 100 books in England, including the “Canterbury Tales.”
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
November 18th 2014 Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online EditionClick link to readNovember 18th 2014 Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online
by Neil W. McCabe
The debate over the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is not going away, despite all the swells telling us how fantastic it is and the dictates from President Barack Obama that we are no longer permitted to discuss, debate or decide the future his signature healthcare reform.
Continue reading Obama’s Obamacare win was not a fair fight, must be undone
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
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Happy Birthday to all the Villens out there celebrating their birthdays this week!
Happy Birthday to Fernanda Braga, John Gentile, Kerri Gentz, AL Baldasaro,Charlene Gugliotta, Amy Clark,Maryjean Cincotta, Joe Baldasaro, Susan McDonald Nionakis, Tom Doherty, Mike Devereaux, Cyndie Femino and Michele Haley
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SAVE THE DATE:
Some exciting events in the coming weeks:
New York City – Saturday & Sunday, November 1st & 2nd – For a fee of $174.00 per person double occupancy or $249.00 per person single room you will receive your hotel room & motor coach bus transportation. Departing from the Ralph & Jenny Center at 5:45 A.M. on Saturday the 1st with an Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Press & Organizational Information & Updates
Seriously people, in this day and age of computers, a guy like Mario Capdehourat at Somerville Computers could be your best friend!
When your livelihood depends on computers like ours does here at the News and you lose valuable information especially on deadline night, Mario is the go-to-guy you want to be on first name basis with.
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of The Week Mario Capdehourat
Varelas arrest age 26
On the above date I was assigned to routine patrol in sector West car Five. At approximately 2:30 AM I was dispatched to Highland Ave. The Owner of Texas Reg BHJ9944 a gold Toyota Camry, called to say his car was broken into. The caller described Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Smith arrest age 52
At approximately 6:00 pm I was dispatched for a report of a male masturbating on the steps of College Ave. The reporting person, stated that she was driving past College Ave and she had witnessed a white male in his 40-50s wearing a winter hat, sitting on the steps of College Ave with his pants completely down, masturbating in plain view to everyone.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Aguilar arrest age 26
On Sunday, November 16th, 2014 I, Officer Kim, was on routine patrol in marked cruiser East 4. At approximately 03:00 hours I was dispatched to the area of Broadway for a report of a White motor vehicle operating erratically. The reporting person stated the he witnessed a white motor vehicle swerving violently, striking the curb and continue driving up Broadway towards Davis Square.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Cunningham arrest age 29
On the listed date and time I, Officer Mark Pulli badge #311, while assigned to patrol area East-1, was dispatched along with unit East-4, Officer Eli Kim, to Walnut St. for a report of an unwanted female banging on the front door.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
By William Tauro
Congratulations to Officer Lorenti and Officer Clark for graduating the Lowell Police Academy last Friday.
The two new officers will now start several weeks of field training with our department!
They had an Amazing season! They won first place in their division In the Greater Boston League and went on to win Second place in the Eastern Massachusettts Division, which then gave them a spot to compete at New England Regionals. Unfortunately, they Continue reading Somerville Villens A-Team Cheerleaders made history this year!
This Week’s Village Idiot choice comes in the form of a would-be thief who almost got away with it until a quick thinking Somerville Police officer stepped in and ruined his day!
” On Monday, November 10, 2014, I was working in marked unit East-1. At approximately 2:30 P.M. I was on a directed patrol in the area of the Home Depot located at Mystic Avenue. While en route to the rear of the Home Depot, Continue reading This is our choice of “This Week’s Village Idiot”, You Decide!
11/10/2014 09:04:08
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B AND E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C
Continue reading Somerville police arrest log from Nov 10th thru 17th
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, November 17, the 321st day of 2014 with 44 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:37 and sunset is @ 4:21. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1534 – The Act of Supremacy, which declared King Henry VIII as head of the Church of England, was passed by Parliament.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Milk Row Cemetery Veteran’s Day Wreath Presentation
Top photo: Left, Joe Cauley, Korean War Vet. Right, Jim Marques, Iraq, Afghanistan Vet.
Middle photo: Taps being played.
Bottom photo: Movers and Shakers in Somerville:
Standing left, Barbara Mangum
Standing right, Brandon Wilson
Sitting left, Evelyn Battinelli
Sitting right, Representative Denise Provost.
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Last week at the Montvale Plaza in Stoneham, over five hundred firefighters and their guests attended an event to help one of their own, 47 year old Somerville Firefighter Paul Sullivan with the battle of his own fighting Pancreatic Cancer.
Somerville Alderman-at-Large Dennis Sullivan sent in a special thank you to the young volunteers from the Church of Latter Day Saints for cleaning Chuckie Harris Park this past Saturday.
Despite the cold temperatures in the 20’s they did a great job.
Future Somerville Veteran’s Memorial Rink Zamboni Operator, Evan Hodgdon
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, November 16, the 320th day of 2014 with 45 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:36 and sunset is @ 4:22. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1532 – The Incan empire fell to Spain.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Photo:Eddie Nuzzo, Charlie Mackenzie, Stevie Walsh, Jonnie Stone Cold Lyons.
With a 60 yd. chip-in for eagle on the 10th hole.
The boys shot a 12 under, going away in the rain. WELL DONE!
Fucile & Ford Family Vacation at Disney
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By William Tauro
Photo: Ward 1 Alderman Matt McLaughlin with recently promoted SFD Lt. Josue Velney and Josue’s brothers and friends.
This past Thursday evening five Somerville Firefighters were promoted in rank at city hall.
Below are the new promotion’s bio’s.
Wallace Forrest – Deputy Fire Chief:
LEGOLAND Discovery Center at Somerville’s Assembly Row channels the Force with a full weekend of LEGO® Star Wars™ activities and intergalactic fun
Continue reading LEGOÒ Star Wars™ DAYS DESCENDS UPON LEGOLAND® DISCOVERY CENTER BOSTON NOV. 15-16
The identity of the individual in this photo is sought by the Somerville Police in connection with a string of thefts from local athletic clubs. Please contact Detective. Paul Duffy if you know this person’s identity:
pduffy@police.somerville.ma.us
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The City of Somerville celebrated the reopening of the newly renovated North Street Veterans Playground on this Saturday morning.
Even though temperatures were in the high 20’s, the ribbon cutting was well attended.
Somerville’s Board of Assessors is holding two evenings of mobile office hours next week to answer homeowner questions about property taxes and assessments. You can come talk with the Board of Assessors:
* Wednesday, November 19, 6:30-8 p.m. at West Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Powder House Blvd.
* Thursday, November 20, 6:30-8 p.m. at East Somerville Community School, 50 Cross St.
Continue reading Questions About Property Taxes and Assessments: Come to Somerville’s Board of Assessor’s Mobile Office
After being closed for two years due to Hurricane Sandy damage the Somerville High School auditorium is repaired and reopening! Join Mayor Joe Curtatone, Superintendent of Schools Tony Pierantozzi, Somerville High School Headmaster John Oteri, and members of the Board of Aldermen and School Committee on Monday, Nov. 17, at 6 p.m. for the reopening ceremony.
Historically, posters were used by leaders or movements to educate and win support of people who were perhaps illiterate. Some of these posters represent powerful expressions by various poster artists. Others represent the viewpoint of states and political groups motivated by ideology. In a number of countries, posters are Continue reading The Peace Dove at The Somerville Library
*Programs and broadcast times can change due to event addition or cancellation.
CITY TV 13/22
Wednesday, November 19
9:00am:Capable Somerville
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Happy 15th Anniversary to my treasured son, Ken Taylor and his wonderful wife, Karyn. Tom and I are truly blessed. ♡♡
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Did you know every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood? By donating you can help save up to three people’s lives! The need for blood is always high, especially around the holidays. Come to the Red Cross Blood Drive being held November 26th at the Armory from 10 am to 4 pm and give a meaningful gift that will always be remembered.
I am writing to thank my supporters during my bid for the 34th Middlesex District seat. Although I did not win the race, I know that Medford and Somerville will continue to thrive. I have walked the streets of this district, Continue reading Nick Lanzilli, One final post…
Somerville,MA- Last night Somerville Overcoming Addiction, a community group devoted to battling the substance abuse epidemic locally, held a screening of the documentary “The Anonymous People” for the kids at Teen Empowerment.
Continue reading Somerville Community Group Connects With Local Teens To Break Down the Stigma Associated With Addiction
Join us on Saturday for the 2014 Early Childhood Fair – Family Literacy Celebration. Healey School Gymnasium
from 10am to noon. Bring lots of smiles and a sense of adventure!
Continue reading Connections: A Newsletter from the Somerville Public Schools – November 14, 2014
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