Our Outreach Worker, Maureen Bastardi, has been visiting buildings throughout the City, reaching out and proudly telling everyone what we have to offer at the Somerville Council on Aging. She took this photo this past week at Weston Manor.

Follow the link below for information on registering for the 6th Annual Shape Up Somerville – Schools/Somerville Recreation 5K Road Race. Continue reading 6th Annual Shape Up Somerville / Somerville Recreation Road Race →

As part of a new pilot program, MBTA is offering reduced fare passes ($26 for a monthly pass Continue reading Apply for Discounted MBTA Youth T Passes by 4/30 →

We have 100+ positions to fill as part of the Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program and applications are being accepted until until 12:30pm on Fri., Apr. 24. Continue reading APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR MAYOR’S SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM →

Somerville Overcoming Addiction in partnership with the City of Somerville’s Office of Prevention will be holding panel discussion to address the ongoing opiate crises. The event takes place:
Continue reading Prevention* Intervention * Recovery – A Panel Discussion 4/15 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, April 11, the 101st day of 2015 with 264 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:10 and sunset is @ 7:29. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Constituents will be trained to quiz, engage City staff to enhance customer service.
Continue reading HELP IMPROVE CUSTOMER SERVICE IN CITY GOVERNMENT BY BECOMING A ‘SECRET RESIDENT’ →

By Bob Katzen
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 40 – Report No. 14 April 6-10, 2015 →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston, and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Continue reading Community Note: Lincoln Park Design Meeting Monday, April 27 →

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

WHO WE ARE COMMUNITY COOKS
mobilizes volunteers
to prepare home-cooked
food for vulnerable
populations in the
Greater Boston area. Continue reading Cooks Corner from Community Cooks Somerville →

Join us in celebrating The Week of the Young Child next week. See “What’s Happening” for more information about a special event.
Continue reading Connections: A Newsletter from the Somerville Public Schools – April 10, 2015 →

Children, families, Early Childhood educators join local dignitaries at City Hall in celebratory event focused on children’s civic engagement
Continue reading Somerville Celebrates ‘Week of the Young Child’ on April 14 →

Coming Up at The Armory:
Continue reading This Week from The Armory in Somerville →

Join us for a flavorful FUNdraising event to support the West Somerville Neighborhood Schools eighth grade’s “Moving On” graduation ceremony Continue reading West Somerville Neighborhood Schools eighth grade’s “Moving On” graduation ceremony & celebratory events →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, April 10, the 100th day of 2015 with 265 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:12 and sunset is @ 7:19. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Cell phone, texting news: Gov. Maggie Hassan has signed into law a statewide ban on handheld cell phone use by drivers. Continue reading Strict New Hampshire Cell Phone Laws Go Into Effect July 2015, Is Massachusetts Next? →

In a new partnership with the City of Somerville, the MBTA Continue reading Community Note: City, MBTA Offering Discount T Passes for Somerville Youth: Apply by April 30 →

240th anniversary of historic event to include colonial games, refreshments, visit by Paul Revere on horseback.
Continue reading PATRIOT’S DAY CEREMONIES ON APRIL 20 TO COMMEMORATE PAUL REVERE’S RIDE →

Jane Regan, founding News Director of Somerville Neighborhood News, will be leaving her position in May to pursue other journalism opportunities. The staff and volunteers are sorry to lose Regan’s outstanding contributions to Somerville Neighborhood News.
Continue reading SOMERVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS DIRECTOR TO LEAVE POSITION →

Hey Neighbors,

Continue reading Maryann Heuston:What’s New in Ward 2-Important meetings coming up →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, April 8, the 99th day of 2015 with 267 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:16 and sunset is @ 7:16. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston, Continue reading Community Note: Union Square Streetscape Meeting Monday, April 13 →

Responding To Community Feedback, Union Square Station Associates (US2) To Engage in Unified Approach to Planning All Seven Neighborhood Parcels Continue reading Release: US2 To Engage in Unified Approach to Planning All Seven Neighborhood Parcels →

Community BBQ to be held at Blessing of the Bay Boat House following cleanup, at noon with partners Groundwork Somerville, Comcast Cares.
Continue reading SOMERVILLE SPRING CLEANUP SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 25 →

BOSTON (April 7, 2015)- During April vacation, which starts on Patriots Day,

Continue reading Somerville Assembly Square:LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston To Celebrate Boston Marathon & Creativity During April Vacation Week →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, April 7, the 98th day of 2015 with 268 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:2 and sunset is @ 7:1. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

AWARDED FUNDING TO CONTINUE CONNECTING RESIDENTS WITH LOCAL JOBS.
Continue reading SOMERVILLE’S FIRST SOURCE JOBS INITIATIVE CELEBRATES FIRST YEAR →

April 7th 2015 Somerville News Weekly Print Edition OnlineClick link to read “April 7th 2015 Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online”

There’s a fine line between fishing and just standing there looking like a moron.
Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton →

Turn your favorite photos into “Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments!”

Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays in the Ville this week! Happy Birthday to Vera Spagnuolo, Laila F. Ramirez Rda, Courtney Rogers, Edward Abate, Mike Sorrentino, Diane LeBlanc, Kevin Kaufman,Jim Younker, Gene Leonard, Jonathan Doran, Rich Linardy, Suzanne Burroughs-Eaton, Jason Oliveira, Steve Mac, Carol Foley, Danny Amaral, Lance Barretto and our good friend Boston Mayor Marty Walsh

Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

The Somerville Public Library will host a talk by journalist Elizabeth Segran on the rise of feminism in the Islamic world on Thurs., April 16 at 7 p.m. All are welcome, free of charge.
Continue reading Community Note: Library to Host Discussion with Elizabeth Segran, April 16 →

Somerville firefighters took advantage of thinning ice conditions on Spot Pond in Stoneham last week to conduct realistic ice rescue training. Continue reading Somerville Fire Department Ice Rescue training →

The Somerville Fire Department responded to a house fire at 17 Gordon Street in Somerville.
Continue reading House Fire on Gordon Street Somerville →

*Programs and broadcast times can change due to event addition or cancellation.
Continue reading EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS – SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE: CABLE CONNECTION_ City TV (13/22) & Educational Channel 15 (15) →

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

Martha Andrews, Somerville resident and Development Officer, Community Programs at Joslin with Ron Santilli, President of Village Subaru Acton and a patient at Joslin

Continue reading Somerville res. & Joslin Diabetes Center development officer receives $20k check from Village Subaru in Acton →

Herrera arrest
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Drug Arrest in East Somerville →

Scholarship Committee with Recipients. L to R: Paul Ferreira, Manuel Da Silva, Nicole Oliveira, Jonathan Lentini, Paula Ferreira, Isaac Machado and Joseph Cerqueira.
Continue reading Naveo Credit Union awards $4,000 in scholarships to recipients of the Carlos Faria and Victor Da Silva Memorial Scholarship. →

Dacosta arrest
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Receiving Stolen Property →

Resendes arrest
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Disorderly Arrest Union Square →

Francey arrest
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Drug Arrest at Assembly Square →

1. Suddenly, one day this week, white crocuses. Looks like spring is in our fair town. Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, April 6, the 96th day of 2015 with 269 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:21 and sunset is @ 7:1. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

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Continue reading Somerville Police Arrest Log 3/30/15 – 4/6/15 →

By William Tauro

This past Thursday afternoon as part of an effort led by Hand Delivered Hope

Continue reading Somerville Overcoming Addiction Heard at the State House →

The snow is almost gone, and summer’s almost here. Continue reading Assembly Row at Assembly Square Somerville News Updates →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, April 5, the 95th day of 2015 with 270 to follow. Today is Easter Sunday. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:2 and sunset is @ 7:13. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Serving its first neighbor in 1981 with a single push mower, Yard Works Inc. grew beyond its first local neighborhood with the basic principles of offering fast, courteous service and quality work.

Continue reading Yard Works Inc. – Serving Its Neighborhoods One Neighbor at a Time →

WOBURN – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan has announced that a suspect has been arrested on charges of accessory after the fact to assault and battery causing serious bodily injury Continue reading Human Remains Found In Cambridge Man Arrested Updated →

By Bob Katzen
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 40 – Report No. 13 March 30 – April 3, 2014 →

Somerville Resident Caroline Koty is named to Westfield State University’s Dean’s List for the Fall semester 2014.
Continue reading Somerville Resident Named to Westfield State University Dean’s List →

Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Cambridge Police Commissioner Robert Haas have announced

Continue reading Crime Scene In Cambridge:Body Remains Found in Duffel Bag →

Somerville’s street sweeping has resumed this past Wednesday, April 1. You can use the link at: http://www.somervillema.gov to find the schedule for streets in your neighborhood and to sign up for email alerts.
Continue reading Somerville Street Sweeping Has Begun →

By William Tauro
Continue reading Somerville Mayor’s Fitness Challenges Begin →

No, it won’t be as great as laying in a pile of laundry, but getting your cat or dog vaccinated for rabies is important for their health and the community’s health.
Continue reading Somerville’s 15th Annual Rabies Clinic →

Is presented for outstanding dedication and effort for the month of March 2015 to Officer Sean Sylvester
Continue reading SOMERVILLE POLICE BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY AWARD →

Congratulations to seven Somerville Auxiliary Police Officers who recently graduated the New England Law Enforcement Training Center six month Reserve / Intermittent Reserve Officer Course in Melrose, MA on March 28, 2015.

The Legislature has passed a new law that would require drivers to turn on their headlights whenever they turn on their windshield wipers. The new law, M.G.L. c. 85, § 15 takes effect on April 7, 2015. Below is the wording of the new section of the law:

Continue reading Somerville Police Remind Citizens on New Headlight & Wiper Law Change →

Continue reading Cambridge Rindge & Latin School Class of 1980 35th Reunion →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, April 4, the 94th day of 2015 with 271 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:22 and sunset is @ 7:12. The full “Pink Moon,” is exact @ 8:06 AM EDT The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Massachusetts Motorcycle Association
Continue reading Your MMA Wishes You a Joy & Blessings on Passover! →

Enjoy books, music, and pizza in the next few days, while at the same time supporting student learning.
Continue reading Connections: A Newsletter from the Somerville Public Schools – April 3, 2015 →

The Furniture Trust Hosts 5th Annual Eco-Carpentry Challenge
Continue reading Somerville Full Circle HS to Compete in Eco-Carpentry Challenge →

By William Tauro

There was a very good showing Thursday evening at the Burren in Davis Square at the Chamber of Commerce monthly after hours event.

Continue reading Somerville Chamber of Commerce at the Burren →

With over 200,000 Somerville News Weekly readers!
Continue reading Somerville Rocks! We Reached Over 9,000 Facebook Likes! →

Here at Somerville News Weekly Customer Appreciation Month is Celebrated Everyday!

Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Customer Appreciation Month →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, April 2, the 92nd day of 2015 with 273 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:26 and sunset is @ 7:10. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Summer performance program open to youth in grades 7 through 12; Performances held Monday through Thursday evenings during July and August Continue reading 2015 SUNSETTERS AUDITIONS TO BE HELD MAY 7 →

Join Aurther Wahlburg and The Somerville News Weekly staff at A LEG FOREVER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Making a difference in the lives of amputees
Continue reading A LEG FOREVER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION →

Photos to share with the world on our new sites and well as in our print editions!
Continue reading Send us Your Somerville News Weekly Favorite Photos of the Week! →

Somerville youth ages 16 and older eligible to apply for summer employment within City departments, with local retailers; Applications due 4/24.
Continue reading Somerville:APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR MAYOR’S SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM →

BOSTON (April 1, 2015)- LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston announced today the search for their 2015-2016 Creative Crew. Continue reading Somerville:LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston Announces Search for 2015 Creative Crew →

Silly April Fools Photos sent in by Jimmy Del Ponte and co stars Ed Forristall and Bob Staffiere!

You can find

Continue reading Happy April Fools Day from The Somerville News Weekly →

Sunday April 19th
9:30am-2:00 pm

Mount Vernon Restaurant
14 Broadway Somerville MA

Continue reading Somerville Lions Club President Billy Tauro and The Somerville News Weekly Invite You To Brunch! →

Thank you for your past support of Massachusetts’ natural resources. Continue reading Massachusetts Fishing License Reminder →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, April 1, the 91st day of 2015 with 274 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:28 and sunset is @ 7:08. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

The Somerville Police Department is one of 191 Massachusetts law enforcement agencies that will join the national U Drive. Continue reading Somerville Police Department to Participate in Statewide Texting Enforcement Crackdown →

Global contest seeks pioneering solutions to help Somerville/cities reach carbon reduction goals
Continue reading SOMERVILLE & MIT CLIMATE COLAB CONTEST SEEKS ATYPICAL IDEAS FOR CARBON NEUTRALITY →

WOBURN – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan has announced that a male, 17, of Somerville, was arraigned today as a juvenile in Cambridge District Court Continue reading Somerville Juvenile Arraigned In Spray-Painting Swastika Incidents →