Wednesday November 12th, 6:30-8:30pm Entertainment * Cocktails * H’orderves
“SINATRA, His Very Best” performed by Dom Catino performing live this Wednesday at the Mayor Curtatone Fundraising Event at the Winter Hill Yacht Club So Don’t Miss it!

Stop in and enjoy the show while meeting and greeting with Mayor Joe Curtatone.
Special surprise appearance that night by Arthur Wahlberg of the hit reality tv series show “Wahlburgers!” So come at meet Arthur he’s a great guy!

RSVP Bill Tauro at: Wmtauro@aol.com or simply call at:(617)293-2016

Katjana Ballantyne Cordually Invites you to a fundraiser reception to benefit Katjana’s election committee and her commitment to continued progress in Ward 7Wednesday November 19th from 6-8pm at
Sabur Restaurant 212 Holland St, Somerville, MA 02144

9th Annual Dinner Dance

Saturday December 6th 6-10pm Somerville Holiday Inn 30 Washington Street Somerville
Entertainment dinner raffels silent auction
($20 Donation per person)

Hello Everyone

It is that time a year again for the Friends of Somerville Basketball Fundraiser. This year’s fundraiser will be held on Saturday November 22nd (7:30pm) at On the Hill Tavern. The evening will consist of our popular Knockout Raffle, Prize and Scratch Ticket Raffle, and a 50/50 Drawing. There will be a buffet, DJ/Karaoke, and plenty of fun.

Continue reading Friends of Somerville Basketball Fundraiser →

Ward 3 Somerville Alderman Bob McWatters Fundraiser Event
Nov 19th from 5:30pm-7:30pm
Event being held at: Sally O’Brien’s
335 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

Wednesday, December 10th at 6:00pm at Casey’s Bar 173 Broadway, Somerville, Massachusetts 02145

I’ve been fighting hard for the people of East Somerville. So much so that I haven’t had a fund raiser. Please attend and donate so that I can continue to represent the people who need it most.

Anganis arrest age 28 Dioguardi age 38

On Tuesday November 04, 2014 at approximately 2053, I Officer Randy Isaacs along with car 1, Officer Fusco was dispatched to Somerville Ave (Target), for two individuals being watched by lost prevention cutting electronic tags in the store. Upon arrival I met with Officer Brioso and Detective Capobianco, who had also responded to the store. While inside the store we waited at the front of the store for the two suspects. As the two suspects approached the front exit of the store, I approached them and asked if they could step inside the lost prevention office with us.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Electronics Theft at Target →

Baptista arrest age 24

On 11/6/2014 I responded to Warwick Street for a past assault. Upon my arrival I was met by Detective DiFronzo. Detective DiFronzo had interviewed a witness. The witness told Detective DiFronzo that she observed Michael Baptista kick her brother Scott Dorrington in the head. I also took pictures of Scott Dorrington’s injuries.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Kicked In Head →

Aylward Arrest Age 43

On Saturday, November 8, 2014, I, Sergeant Lavey, was on duty for the Somerville Police assigned to the Twin City Mall detail assignment from 4pm-8pm. At approximately 5:20 PM, I was parked in the Twin City Mall parking lot which is located at McGrath Highway in Somerville.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Littering/ Suspended Licence Arrest →

Harrison Arrest Age 31

On Friday, November 7, 2014, I, Officer Michael Cabral, was assigned to marked unit West-7. At approximately 9:36 PM, I responded to a 2 car motor vehicle accident with injury at the intersection of Broadway and Curtis Street (both streets are public ways in the City of Somerville). Upon arrival, Officer Wyatt was assisting the injured parties in vehicle #2 bearing MA REG Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:OUI Arrest →

Mirdik arrest age 38

During the early afternoon of November 7, 2014 this investigator was conducting a routine narcotic anti-theft interdiction surveillance within the Assembly Row commercial complex. While conducting the forenamed surveillance my attention was drawn to the above named defendant Cori Mirdik who was perusing the aisles of the Nike Factory Store located at Artisan Way Somerville, MA.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Shoplifting Arrest at Assembly Row →

Mento Arrest Age 35

On November 4, 2014 I, Officer Gravin Guillen was in full uniform and assigned to marked unit E-1. At approximately 14:17, I was dispatched to McGrath Highway, Stop and Shop Supermarket, for a report of a shoplifter who has no identification and appears under the influence.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

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MURPHY , JOHN
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Continue reading Somerville PD Arrest Log Nov 3rd thru 10th →

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

CITY TV 13/22
Wednesday, November 12
9:00am:​Haitian Community Meeting
9:30am:​Voices of Somerville
Continue reading EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS – SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE: CABLE CONNECTION City TV (13/22) & Educational Channel 15 (15) →

Congratulations to Michela and Matthew Capobianco on the birth of their newborn baby boy, Matteo!

Matteo Capobianco born Sunday Nov 9th, 7lbs and 7 ounces, 26 inches long.

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Happy Birthday to the many Villens celebrating their birthdays in the Ville this week! Happy Birthday to Rosann Di Mille Pearson, Gina Tauro, Wade Souza, Cheryl Bertocchi, Mark Haley Sr., Sheila MacEachern, Bill Brown, Adita Vazquez, Krystal Nichols, Kimmie Moss, Jennifer Lucarelli Davidson, Gabriella Correia and Andrew Joseph Hickey

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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 Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Press & Organizational Information & Updates →

Senator Sal DiDomenico recently spoke and met with President Bill Clinton during a campaign visit to Massachusetts

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, November 10, the 314th day of 2014 with 51 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:28 and sunset is @ 4:27. 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 Antigua during his second expedition.

1775 – The Continental Marines were organized by the Continental Congress.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Photos by Mike Trapan

By William Tauro

Last weekend the “Brick Jungle 2014 Reunion” took place at the Somerville City Club where dozens got together at their annual reunion.
Continue reading Brick Jungle Mystic Ave Projects Somerville Reunion 2014 →

Mark your calendars for these events!
Continue reading Check out what is happening in Somerville COA this week in The Somerville News Weekly →

Every Tuesday & Thursday at our Ralph & Jenny Center, located at 9 New Washington Street, our ever grateful and patriotic older adults have been “Knitting Scarves for Soldiers.” In addition to knitting the scarves, we will be putting toget…her “care packages” for the men and women serving in our Country’s Military. Give us a call at 617-625-6600, Ext. 2300 or call Kimmy, the Ralph & Jenny Center Director, at 617-666-5223 to see how you can become involved.

is presented for outstanding dedication and effort for the month of October 2014 to: Officer Robert Ankenbauer

Officer Robert Ankenbauer has been an outstanding employee of the Somerville Police Department for the last 28 years. Continue reading BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY AWARD →

EVENT. The Somerville Allied Veterans Council will conduct its annual Veterans Day ceremonies at Dilboy Post in Davis Square, beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11. The public is invited.
__ Continue reading Check out what is happening in Somerville Veteran’s Services this week in The Somerville News Weekly →

A 2-bedroom condominium at 65 Beacon is being offered for sale under Somerville’s Inclusionary Housing Program. Income-eligible households of two or more people are eligible to apply to purchase this unit. Interested applications must attend an information session on Thursday, Nov. 13, 6 p.m., at the Central Branch Library at 79 Highland Avenue 1st floor Conference Room. For more information on the unit, including income eligibility guidelines, please see the link below.
http://www.somervillema.gov/departments/ospcd/housing/Affordable-Homeownership-Opportunities

Mark Veterans Day with a ceremony at the historic Milk Row Cemetery. The ceremony starts at 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 11. Milk Row Cemetery is located at 400 Somerville Ave.,next to Market Basket.

THE SOMERVILLE POLICE RECORDS DEPARTMENT WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY (NOV. 10TH), TUESDAY (NOV. 11TH) AND WEDNESDAY (NOV. 12TH)

Somerville, “The city that acts like a small community.”

On November 15th the Somerville Community Growing Center will be partnering with New England Grassroots Environment Fund (NEGEF) to host a satellite viewing party of Seeds & Songs of Change at the Center

Continue reading SNN:Somerville Growing Center Presents: Seeds and Songs of Change →

Photos by William Tauro

The Somerville Homeless Coalition hosted the 6th Annual Tina DeLellis Luncheon this past Friday at The Highland Kitchen thats located at 150 Highland Avenue in Somerville. The luncheon was held in memory of Tina DeLellis, a founder of Johnny D’s, the popular Somerville restaurant and music venue. The luncheon recognizes Continue reading Somerville Police Officer Maryanne Manfra Honored by Somerville Homeless Coalition →