By William Tauro
This past Thursday afternoon, Somerville High School students were out on the front lawn of the concourse protesting and exercising their rights.
Continue reading Somerville High School Students Protesting With Hands Up
By William Tauro
This past Thursday afternoon, Somerville High School students were out on the front lawn of the concourse protesting and exercising their rights.
Continue reading Somerville High School Students Protesting With Hands Up

The Somerville Kiwanis Club recently celebrated at its luncheon meeting on Thursday, December 4, 2014 the accomplishments of one of its veteran members President and CEO of the Winter Hill Bank, Sandra McGoldrick. The Club declared the meeting as “Sandra McGoldrick Red Jacket Day” in recognition of her service to the Somerville Kiwanis Club and the Somerville Community.
Continue reading Somerville Kiwanian Sandra McGoldrick Honored at”Red Jacket Day” Luncheon
free Holiday movies that will be shown at AMC Assembly Row 12 on December 6th, 13th and 20th:
Assembly Row will be treating families to free big screen showings of The
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SAVE THE DATE
Some exciting events in the coming weeks:
Multicultural Day – Wednesday, December 17th – At our Cross Street Center located at 165 Broadway – from 10:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. Learn more Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Press & Organizational Information & Updates

Since when did the concept of peaceful protest turn into a free for all?
As far as I can tell, from my opinionated perch, the premise and promise of protest has always been one where we Continue reading Special Edition:Reality Bites by James Norton

We have some interesting headlines for the latest Somerville Neighborhood News show, a community news production brought to you by the dedicated staff, volunteers and interns at SCATV. We encourage you to please share the news stories with your friends, neighbors and community members. We appreciate your support, below are the SNN headlines.
Continue reading Greetings from Somerville Community Television!
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. There were no roll call votes in the House or Senate last week.
PANEL ISSUES REPORT ON PAY RAISES – The Special Advisory Commission on the Compensation of
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 39 – Report No. 49 December 5, 2014

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, December 05, the 339th day of 2014 with 26 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:57 and sunset is @ 4:11. 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: 1766 – James Christie, founder of the famous auctioneers, held his first sale in London.
1776 – The first scholastic fraternity in America, Phi Beta Kappa, was Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
The Somerville Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual “Toys for Local Children” event during its monthly “Business After Hours” event this past Thursday night the Arts at the Armory on Highland Avenue.
Continue reading Somerville Gives at Chamber’s After Hours Toys for Local Children Event

Top photo: L to R: Ward 1 Alderman Matt Mclaughlin, Congressman Michael Capuano and Ward 5 Alderman Mark Neidagang
By William Tauro
This past Thursday night, Ward 5 Alderman Mark Neidagang hosted a fundraising event at Daddy Jones Bar on Medford Street in Somerville.
Continue reading Alderman Mark Neidagang Packs The Room at Fundraising Event
While visiting the new Assembly Row in Somerville Mass, has your vehicle ever been tagged or towed?
Did ever you feed the parking meters?
Continue reading Tagged, Towed, Patrolled & Plowed, Who’s Paying for It at Assembly Row Somerville?

Photos by Frank Santangelo and Kim Moss
By William Tauro
Hundreds of residents attended the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony this past Thursday evening at the Somerville City Hall /High School Concourse.
Continue reading Somerville Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony