The Mayor’s annual State of the City address, and mid-term addresses by the President of the Board of Aldermen (BOA) and the Chairperson of the School Committee will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 19 in the Aldermanic Chambers at City Hall, 93 Highland Ave. Members of the public are invited to come for this look back at the past year’s efforts as well as a look forward to City and School initiatives in the coming year. Light refreshments will be served.

Bridges at School St., Medford St., Ball Sq. to undergo construction to make way for new Green Line stops. Intermittent lane, sidewalk closures may apply.
Continue reading CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN ON SOMERVILLE BRIDGES IN PREPARATION FOR GLX →

CAC to help shape agreements over the next year that will guide Union Square development
SOMERVILLE –Through some recent resignations from original members, as well as the desire to expand and broaden the committee, the City of Continue reading Somerville:NEW MEMBERS SOUGHT FOR UNION SQUARE CIVIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE →

The Human Resources Division (HRD) has scheduled a Municipal Service Police Officer and MBTA Transit Police Officer examination that will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2015. This is one of the most important examinations we will conduct in the coming months.
Continue reading 2015 Muncipal Service Police Officer and MBTA Transit Police Officer Examination →

The Chowdah Pot, scheduled Jan. 28 from 6-8 p.m. at American Fresh Brewhouse, will feature chowder recipes from six different Assembly Row establishments. There will house Continue reading Chowder Competition at Assembly Row Somerville →

New Citywide Zoning News and Meetings

New Citywide Zoning Ordinance

Mayor Curtatone has just proposed a comprehensive citywide zoning overhaul. It will change the look and feel of many neighborhoods for decades to come. Property owner or renter, the zoning changes will effect us all. The Board of Alderman will vote on these changes soon, I am going to consider these changes carefully and I want your feedback.
Continue reading What’s New in Ward 2 by Alderman Maryann Heuston →

McCarthy, James F. Sr. – Of Somerville January 13, 2015.

Beloved husband of Louise (Lindstrom) McCarthy.
Continue reading Remembering Former Somerville Alderman James F. McCarthy →

Modernized, customer-friendly code developed via community process makes zoning more predictable and fair for residents and developers; Public asked to comment on draft ordinance online and at meetings.

Continue reading PROPOSED SOMERVILLE ZONING ORDINANCE INCLUDES UNIQUE & AGGRESSIVE INCLUSIONARY HOUSING REQUIREMENTS; ZONES TO SUPPORT ARTS/MAKER ECONOMY →

Annual ceremony will include live entertainment, American Red Cross Blood Drive
Continue reading SOMERVILLE’S MLK DAY CEREMONY SET FOR JAN. 19 AT 11AM →

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In this episode: Updates on the Union Square visioning meeting, check out the recreation fair and meet the city’s new Director of Recreation, hear about the new Mystic River Watershed water quality commission, meet a former Miss Senior Massachusetts, learn about the proposed changes to city zoning & more.

Responses provided through Monday, Feb. 2, will help guide design and feature choices for full redesign of somervillema.gov
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Continue reading COMMUNITY MEMBERS INVITED TO TAKE SURVEY TO INFORM COMING REDESIGN OF CITY WEBSITE →

Educational Section

Saint Clement School will open the celebration of Catholic Schools Week on Sunday, January 25 with the celebration of Mass at 11:00 A.M. in the Church followed by a light collation in the Parish Hall. An open house will Continue reading Saint Clement School Celebrates Catholic Schools Week →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, January 14, the 14th day of 2015 with 351 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:12 and sunset is @ 4:34. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN:

1639 – The first constitution in the American colonies, the “Fundamental Orders” of Connecticut, was adopted.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Iowa poll: Romney leads nascent Iowa field with 21%, Bush at 14%, Walker 10%

The 2012 Republican nominee for president holds a leads a broad field of GOP potential contenders in the Townhall/Gravis poll conducted Jan. 5-7 among 404 registered Republican voters queried. Note: the polls were conducted using IVR technology and weighted by historical voting demographics.
Continue reading 14 Replies by Neil W. McCabe →

Somerville, MA – Superintendent of Schools, Tony Pierantozzi, was informed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (Department) of an upcoming Continue reading Somerville Public Schools Scheduled to Participate in Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Coordinated Program Review →

Somerville, MA, Jan. 12, 2015 – On February 2nd and 3rd Hair Cuttery will host Share-A-Haircut for the homeless. Every time an adult or child receives a haircut at any of the Hair Cuttery salons in New England, including the salon in Continue reading Hair Cuttery Salon in Somerville to Provide Haircuts for the Homeless →

The reluctance of the mainstream media to publish offensive cartoons portraying the Prophet Mohammad tells you all you need to know about how our elites operate.
Over and over again we are told that Muslims are peace-loving and that Islam is a peaceful religion. But, when Continue reading What about Charlie? By Neil W. McCabe →

Please join us….

Business After Hours
5-7PM, Thursday, January 15, 2015
Foundry on Elm
255 Elm Street, Davis Square
RSVP with name(s) and affiliation(s) for you and your guest(s) to smackey@somervillechamber.org
Continue reading RSVP After Hours Thursday at Foundry on Elm →

By Dave Dickerson

Update from weekend of Track at Dartmouth College Relays for SHS Boys Track-

Continue reading Somerville High Boy’s Track:Dartmouth College Relays →

“Somerville Neighborhood News is back for 2015 with Joe Lynch anchoring the new year kickoff show. Watch it live on Channel 3 tonight at 7:00 PM or go to Somerville Community Access Televison for all the latest Somerville Neighborhood News.”

Somerville’s Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) reminds Somerville homeowners that if your home has been determined to have Continue reading Community Note: Plaques Still Available for Purchase through Historic Preservation Commission for Historic Somerville Properties →

January 13th 2015 Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online Click on link to read January 13th 2015 Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

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 →

A wonderful year ends and a new beginning is underway. Welcome to 2015.
Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton →

Jackie Rossetti is the Deputy Director of Communications at the City of Somerville. She has to be one of the hardest working city employees that there is that constantly gives 110%, 24-7, 365 days a year.
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Jackie Rossetti →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 1 Alderman Matt McLaughlin, and the Office of Strategic Planning and Continue reading Community Note: Meeting to Discuss Renovations to Otis St. Playground Set for Feb. 3 →

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

CITY TV 13/22
Wednesday, January 14
9:00am:​Voices of Somerville
9:30am:​2015 BOA & School Committee Organizational Meetings
12:00pm:​School Committee Meeting – REPLAY OF 1.12.15
3:30pm:​The Mayor’s Report – Year in Review
Continue reading EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS – SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE CONNECTION_ City TV (13/22) & Educational Channel 15 (15) →

Matias-Mendoza arrest age 29

On the evening of Saturday, January 10, 2015, while in uniform, I Officer Lorenti was assigned to marked unit East 1, along with Officer J Costa. At approximately 11:10 pm we were Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Arrested for Carrying a 12″ Knife →

Smith arrest age 52

On Tuesday, January 6, 2015, I, Detective Paul Duffy, was assigned to Detective Unit D2 and working the 400pm-1200am shift. At approximately 5:30pm I was dispatched to Marshall Street for a report of a “road rage” Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Road Rage Stabbing →

MacInnes arrest age 32

On January 6, 2015 at 10:50 a.m., Assembly Row Mall Security personnel called Somerville Police to report a shoplifting suspect fleeing from one of their stores. The caller stated that one of their officers located the suspect in the area of Mystic Avenue and Temple Street in Somerville.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Shoplifting at Assembly Row →

Callen arrest age 27

On the above time and day, I responded along with Ofc. Guillen (W5) to a fight outside the Burren Pub. Upon arrival on location, I observed the above mentioned defendant who was later Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Olivares-Thonpson arrest age 24

On January 9th, 2015 at approximately 6:13 a.m., I, Officer Goncalves, assigned to area East 2, along with Officer Khoury (East 3) were dispatched to the U-Haul building located at 151 Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Naked Man Arrested at Somerville Uhaul →

How can a community shape development according to its needs? For a coalition of local stakeholders in Somerville’s Union Square, this is the central question driving the effort to ensure that equity is the foundation of neighborhood revitalization, not an afterthought.
Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Putting “community” in community benefits By Union United →

Dossantos arrest age 49

On January 6, 2015 (victim) came into the Somerville Police Department to report a credit card fraud. The victim went to the Framingham Police Department on 01/05/2015 and reported to Officer Blue #317, that on Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

UPCOMING EVENTS

Free Hearing Screening – Thursday, January 29th from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. – At our Ralph & Jenny Center located at 9 New Washington Street (2nd floor) – Available to all Somerville Seniors by appointment only – The screening provided by Mass Audiology will include hearing screening, hearing aide cleanings and changing hearing aide batteries. Space is limited so please contact Kim Moss at either the Ralph & Jenny Center, 617-666-5223 or 617-625-6600, Ext. 2300.
Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Press & Organizational Information & Updates 1-9-15 →

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Continue reading Somerville Police arrest log-January 5th-12th →

Top Picture:

Thus far these ugly salt droppings lying on our streets is all we have to show for winter this year.

Middle and Bottom picture:

This is what winter looks like in our Somerville. Let’s have some of that before the glorious baseball season arrives.

Visit: http://www.skipmurrayphotography.com

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, January 12, the 12th day of 2015 with 353 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:12 and sunset is @ 4:31. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN:
1773 – The first public museum (the Charleston Museum) in America was established, in Charleston, South Carolina.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

This week’s “Village Idiot” candidates are back by popular demand and are divided between two individuals who are tied together to the hip and were once local men in blue in the Ville but who decided to trade their badges in for a bag of stolen Halloween candy and some ridiculous overtime slips.
Then surprisingly tried to betray and throw their fellow colleges under the bus with frivolous fictional tales to selfishly lookout for themselves and stay on the job! Bad move!
Mmmmm , but we’re sure you know who we mean because these two brain surgeons wrote the book on idiotic behavior!

Continue reading Here’s this Week’s Village Idiots of The Week” Choice and You Decide! →

By Bob Katzen

With today’s edition, (name of newspaper) begins coverage of the 2015-2016 Massachusetts legislative session by our weekly Beacon Hill Roll Call report. This feature is a clear and concise compilation of the voting records of local state representatives and senators.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 40 – Report No. 1 January 5-9, 2015 →

Hope you can join us to kick off 2015

Business After Hours
5-7PM, Thursday, January 15, 2015
Foundry on Elm
255 Elm Street, Davis Square
RSVP with name(s) and affiliation(s) for you and your guest(s) to smackey@somervillechamber.org
Continue reading RSVP: After Hours at Foundry on Elm 5-7PM Thursday! →

Photos by Doti Wedge-Metivier

By William Tauro

A fun afternoon and huge event turnout took place in Somerville on Sunday afternoon at the Somerville High School Atrium.

Continue reading Somerville’s Recreation Fair a Huge Success →

photo:Highlanders locker room post game

Photo:Highlanders locker room pregame

By Mark Antonelli

Somerville Highlanders Boys Basketball defeats Belmont 65-63 on Saturday in the TD Garden Good Sports Invitational.
Continue reading Somerville Highlanders Storm the TD Garden →

By Charles O’Rourke

The Somerville High Girls Track Team competed in the Division 2 State Relays on Sunday January 11, 2015. The Highlander Shot Put relay Team of Gabrielle Etienne, Iesha Guerrier and Brenda Nguyen finished in 5th place. Gabby threw 33’0″, Iesha threw 27’3″ , and Brenda 26’9″. All of these throws were either a personal best or was very close to a personal best.

This Thursday, January 15th, the Highlanders will face defending GBL Champion Malden HS at 6:30 in the Fieldhouse. On Saturday January 17th, the Highlanders travel to Rhode Island to compete in the East Coast Invitational.

We would like to invite you to an event for January 24 to celebrate Diversity. It is going to be a nice event with great music and a way to give opportunity to people to enjoy and learn from diffent cultures in our community.

Happy Birthday to many Villens celebrating in the Ville this week! Happy Birthday to Melinda D. LaCourse, John Parker, Hilary Rogers, Julie Tarpey DiPasquale, Michelle Wu, Salvatore Basile, James Ribeiro, Joe Ravesi, Mary Ann Sinclair, Jill McDonough, Craig Murphy, Thomas Cassagnol, Robert Mason and Happy 21th Birthday to Patrick Tauro.

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Registration for the next session is January 13th and 14th from 9 a.m. to noon. To learn more, visit http://bit.ly/1wRVj8e or email sfn@k12.somerville.ma.us.

Photos by Richard Foscarota

This past Thursday night at the Mathews Arena at Northeastern University where many Somervillians attended to cheer on the Somerville Highlander Hockey Team coming off Wednesday night’s 5 to 1 win in Everett.
Continue reading Somerville Highlanders Varsity Hockey News →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, January 11, the 11th day of 2015 with 354 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:30. The moon is waning. 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 →

The Mayor’s annual State of the City address, and mid-term addresses by the President of the Board of Aldermen (BOA) and the Chairperson of the School Committee will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 19 in the Aldermanic Chambers at City Hall, 93 Highland Ave. Members of the public are invited to come for this look back at the past year’s efforts as well as a look forward to City and School initiatives in the coming year. Light refreshments will be served.

East Somerville is changing. The “This is East” Project allows East Somerville voices, stories and history to be the catalyst of that change.
Continue reading This is East: Launch Party for year 2! →

For a third year the Arts Council is pleased to produce a city-wide dance festival.
Continue reading Somerville Arts Council:Call to Dancers–Dancing in the Streets 2015 →

has teamed up with Help Around Town, Inc. to help connect young job seekers with opportunities
Continue reading Somerville’s Pocket Change program →

The City is looking at possible programs and policies that would offer options for solar energy and other ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to both property owners and tenants. If you’re interested in solar energy, please take a few minutes to fill out the survey linked below. We’ll use the information we gather to design future programs and policies.

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, January 10, the 10th day of 2015 with 355 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:29. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1776 – Thomas Paine published “Common Sense,” a scathing attack on King George III’s reign over the colonies and a call for complete independence.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Happy New Year, everyone! We hope you had a safe and enjoyable December break. We’re quickly back in the swing of things,
and we look forward to seeing you at many of our upcoming school and district events, including the annual SHS Musical in February.

Continue reading Connections: A Newsletter from the Somerville Public Schools – January 9, 2015 →

By William Tauro

The Mayor of Magoun Square (So he says, Joe Lynch), the current Mayor ( Joseph Curtatone), the former Mayor(Dorothy Kelly Gay), the Mayor of Union and Davis Squares (Ken Kelly), and the Mayor Emeritus (Gene Brune).

State Rep Denise Provost, Greater Somerville TV Host Joe Lynch and Winter Hill Bank President Sandra McGoldrick.

Photo credit: Kulbako Photography

Government Affairs Breakfast with George Proakis, Planning Director
On the proposed zoning ordinance
8:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 20, 2014
Holiday Inn, 30 Washington Street
The Chamber’s Government Affairs Breakfast Series is sponsored by Winter Hill Bank.
Chamber members $25
Non-members $35
Please RSVP with name(s) and affiliation(s) for you and your guest(s) to smackey@somervillechamber.org

Thanks,
Stephen Mackey

Dear Friends and Family Kellie Vye is a longtime friend of 40 years. We grew up together in Somerville, went to the Healey School and grew up in the Mystic Projects. I got to see Kellie tonight after many years. The

Continue reading Letter to the Editor: “Kellie’s Wish” by Friends of Kellie, John Gore, Jim Murphy, Michelle Coakley, Wendy Just, John Gore and Paul Craven →

Please join us to kick of 2015 at the Chamber’s next Business After Hours event at Foundry on Elm. This is an excellent networking event featuring free appetizers and a free business card drawing with cash bar. Sponsored by Cambridge Savings Bank. Hosted by Somerville Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Chair Dana Iacopucci of Cubby Oil & Energy.

On Jan. 7 at City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., and on Jan. 12 at the VNA, 259 Lowell St., project proposals will be presented for public feedback. Both meetings start at 7 p.m. and are open to the public. Different projects will be presented each nigh and you can find the full schedule here: http://bit.ly/1zRBCQ0.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx visited Somerville on January 5, 2015, to formally commit nearly $1 billion of federal funding to the Green Line Extension project.

Curious about what they have to offer? Stop by the 2015 Somerville Recreation Kickoff Fair on Sunday, Jan. 11 to find out what’s available. The fair runs from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Somerville High School field house and will feature music, arts and crafts, and demonstrations from a variety of fitness programs. You can also find out about winter Recreation programming and register here: http://bit.ly/14vk1FH

The City of Somerville seeks qualified candidates to work as a Crossing Guard for the current school year. Morning shift is 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM; afternoon shift is 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Assignments to specific work sites will be determined. Must pass a pre-employment CORI and drug screen. Salary is $25.47 per day for working both morning and afternoon shifts.
Continue reading Somerville Looking to Hire More Crossing Guards →

Make sure you stay safe in the extreme cold by following safety tips from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) at the link below. Please also check in on neighbors, friends, and family members who may need help during this cold spell.

Continue reading Somerville:This week’s forecast calls for low temperatures and even colder wind chills →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, January 08, the 8th day of 2015 with 357 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:27. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1815 – U.S. forces led by General Andrew Jackson defeated the British in the Battle of New Orleans — the closing engagement of the War of

1812. This occurred two weeks after the War of 1812 officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Ghent.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Are you a Somerville renter or homeowner looking to make your home more energy efficient with renewable energy? The City of Somerville invites you to take a brief online survey to help inform potential programs and policies Continue reading Somerville Community Note: New City Survey Seeks to Determine Interest in Residential Solar Program →

By Bob Katzen, Beacon Hill Roll Call

JAN. 7, 2015 (STATE HOUSE) – Gov. Deval Patrick, on his last full day in office Wednesday, announced that the salary of the 200 members of the Continue reading GOV. DEVAL PATRICK RELUCTANTLY FREEZES LEGISLATORS’ SALARIES FOR THE 2015-2016 SESSION →

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The Community Preservation Committee invites all interested community members to hear about the Community Preservation Act (CPA) project proposals before the Community Preservation Committee Continue reading Community Note: Community Preservation Act Community Meetings Wednesday, Jan. 7 and Monday, Jan. 12 →

Report reviews, provides recommendations for Somerville’s 18 athletic fields.
Continue reading FIELDS TASK FORCE RECOMMENDS PREDICTABILITY IN SCHEDULING, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE →

By William Tauro

The incident occurred Tuesday evening during drive time when a Somerville man described as Vinny Distacio was allegedly backing his vehicle into his driveway thats located at 47 Marshall Street when a man behind him in a vehicle waiting got upset.

Allegedly the suspect pulled out a box cutter and sliced Distacio in the hand.

Somerville Police immediately arrived on scene and arrested the alleged suspect.

Distacio was transported to an area hospital and is being treated for a cut in his hand thats not life threatening.

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, January 06, the 6th day of 2015 with 359 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:25. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1540 – England’s King Henry VIII married his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves — which lasted 6 months.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

January 6th 2015 Somerville News Weekly Print Edition OnlineClick link to read January 6th 2015 Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

Basic Skills – ice skating lessons

Register at:
http://www.skatingacademy.org
info@skatingacademy.org
617-78-SKATE
Register at: http://www.skatingacademy.org/register/somerville

Academy: Basic Skills Ice Skating Lessons Ages 4-99

Dates01/13/2015 – 03/03/2015

Sunday January 11th, 2015
(Snow date Sunday, January 18th, 2015)
Time: 1-4pm
Somerville High School Atrium & Gymnasium…
Come and Explore all that Recreation has to Offer!
Join Us For Activities For ALL Ages!

Activities Include:
●Face Painting
●DJ ●Magician
●Bouncy House ●Balloon Animals
●Arts&Crafts ●Recreational Games

Demonstrations By:
●Somerville Boxing Club
●Mixed Martial Arts
●Super Body Sculpt
●Zumba
●Parkour
●Recreation/Youth Sports Partners

Mark Niedergang, Ward 5 Somerville Alderman is a longtime resident and a newcomer to politics here in the city.
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Mark Niedergang →

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday to Marie DiMille Miele, Adam Gambino, John Caruso, Ray Perez, John Camara, Paul Cook, Joe Vendetti, Jerry JR Roach, Cherie Lee Neumuller, Gary L Grosse, Joseph McCain, Janene Donnelly, Ken Sprague, Tracy King, Sam Yoon, Carlos Melo, Sean Allison and our good friend little Emma Rebelo

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The Somerville High School boy’s basketball team will compete in the “Good Sports High School Invitational” on January 10, being held at the Garden. Come watch the Highlanders take on Belmont at 12:30 p.m. and Tickets are $12 and they include admission to seven other match-ups.
Continue reading Get ready to see some familiar faces take the court at the Garden →

SOMERVILLE, Mass. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced a $996 million federal grant agreement to extend Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Green Line light rail service from East Cambridge to Somerville and Medford. The extension Continue reading U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces $996 Million Grant Agreement to Expand Green Line Light Rail Service in Boston Area →

Russ Joyner 1960-2015

It is with a heavy heart that we share the loss of our friend, colleague and VP General Manager of Assembly Row, Russ Joyner, who sadly has passed away. Russ was best known for his kind, genuine and uplifting spirit.
Continue reading Remembering Russell Anthony Joyner VP General Manager of Assembly Row →

Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development invite residents, business owners and Continue reading Public Invited to Somerville Zoning Ordinance Information Session on Tuesday, Jan. 20 →

Before

After

By William Tauro

On Monday excavators ripped through and demolished a longtime familiar Somerville landmark, the Cota Funeral Home building thats located on Washington Street.

The land will be the site of a new development project that will begin constuction this winter.

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

CITY TV 13/22
Wednesday, January 7
9:00am:​Green Line Funding Announcement
12:00pm:​2015 BOA & School Committee Organizational Meetings
2:00pm:​Voices of Somerville
2:30pm:​Illuminations Tour
3:30pm:​The Mayor’s Report – Year in Review
Continue reading EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS – SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE: City TV (13/22) & Educational Channel 15 (15) →

Andrade arrest

On December 4, 2014, I, Officer Gravin Guillen, was in full uniform assigned to marked unit E-4. At approximately 17:14, I was dispatched to the intersection of Wheatland and Mystic Ave(Both Public Ways in the City Of Somerville) for a stabbing that occurred and that a male party was injured.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Andrade arrest age 23

On January 1, 2015, I, Officer Michael Capasso was on duty for the Somerville Police in marked cruiser 874. At approximately 10:40 PM, Officer DeOliveira and I were dispatched to Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, January 05, the 5th day of 2015 with 360 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:14 and sunset is @ 4:22. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1477 – Charles the Bold, last of the great dukes of Burgundy, was killed at the Battle of Nancy.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

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Continue reading Somerville Police Arrest Log Dec 29 thru Jan 5 →

It was too hard choosing pictures for this week, because they all come alive and tell a story.

Here they are telling their own story of the First Flag Raising, 2015.

What is a stroke? A stroke is classified as a lack of blood/oxygen flow to the brain. One type of stroke is called an ischemic stroke, a blood clot that is caught in one of the arteries leading to the brain. According to the American Heart Association, 87% of strokes are ischemic in nature with an underlying Continue reading Seniors and Stroke by Senior Advisor Sharon Fillyaw →

By Charles O’Rourke

The Freshmen and Sophmores from the Somerville High Track Team competed in the Red Auerbach Meet at the Reggie Lewis Center on Sunday January. Although none of the girls

Continue reading Somerville High Track Team Competes in the Red Auerbach Meet →

Seven members of the Somerville Police Department attended NYPD Officer Wenjian Liu´s funeral on Sunday in Brooklyn, New York.

Continue reading Somerville PD Honoring NYPD Officer Wenjian Liu in New York →

Medeiros, Elizabeth “Betty” – 81, Life long Somerville resident, January 2, 2015. Mother of Robert Medeiros of TX, William Medeiros, Theresa Medeiros both of Somerville and the late Susan and Daniel Medeiros. Grandmother of Continue reading Remembering Elizabeth “Betty” Medeiros →

Give your feedback on programming and activity recommendations made by the Recreation Task Force at a public forum on Jan. 7. The forum will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Argenziano School cafeteria, 290 Washington St.

Two opportunities for you to share your ideas about the future of Union Square next week:
Continue reading Somerville by Design →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, January 02, the 2nd day of 2014 with 363 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:14 and sunset is @ 4:22. 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: 1492 – The last Arab/Moors stronghold in Spain, the kingdom of Granada, surrendered to Spanish forces loyal to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.

Continue reading GOOD MORNING TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

On Monday, January 5, at 3 p.m., U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx will make a major funding announcement that will significantly Continue reading U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx To Visit Boston Area To Make Major Transportation Funding Announcement in Somerville →

Photo by Frank Santangelo

By William Tauro

Early Friday afternoon a motor vehicle crashed into the Dunkin Donuts building in the Magoun Square Somerville.
Continue reading Car Crashes into Somerville Dunkin Donuts →

UPCOMING EVENTS

Luncheon at the Highlander Café – Tuesday, January 27th – Doors will open at 10:45 A.M. The Highlander Café is located at the atrium of Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Press & Organizational Information & Updates →

5-7PM, Thursday, January 8, 2015
Foundry on Elm
255 Elm Street, Davis Square
RSVP with name(s) and affiliation(s) for you and your guest(s) to smackey@somervillechamber.org
Continue reading Happy New Year! Hope you can join us to kick off 2015 Business After Hours →

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 39 – Report No. 53 January 1, 2015 →

By William Tauro

Photos by Kim Moss & Skip Murray

This past Thursday, January 1st New Years Day, Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone and the City of Somerville hosted the 239th Flag Raising at Prospect Hill.

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