Reminder: TONIGHT! The OPEN Coalition is hosting a community summit

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Dear Friends, Members, and Supporters,

The OPEN Coalition is hosting a community summit on Wednesday, May 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Somerville Hospital cafeteria, 230 Highland Ave, Somerville. Residents of Cambridge, Somerville, Everett, and Watertown are invited to discuss local approaches.
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ANNUAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 2015

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SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Brandon Wilson, Executive Director of the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) announce the schedule of events for the 2015 “Preservation Month” celebrations. Throughout the month of May, the SHPC and other local organizations partner to host numerous events honoring Somerville’s history and historic districts. Remaining events include:
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Breaking News: Bank Robbery Davis Square Somerville

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By William Tauro

Late Wednesday morning, a woman robbed Citizens Davis Square bank branch that’s located at 212 Elm St. in Somerville and fled the scene on foot shortly after down Bowers Avenue towards Cambridge.

FBI, State and Somerville Police are searching the area for the suspect.

The woman is described to be between 5′-5’2″ tall, weighing around 110 lbs, with dark hair, grey pants and about 40 years old.

The suspect was wearing a bicycle helmet with a baseball cap underneath. She was also carrying a backpack which she probably disposed of big due to an explosion of a diepak at the scene of the robbery.

This story is still developing….

Frank Bakey is running for a seat on the Mystic River Condo Board

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Frank Bakey is running for a seat on the Mystic River Condo Board. The Somerville News Weekly wrote several pieces in the past on the outspoken former alderman, who was best known for his accomplishments and independent steak. Several articles opined, “Frank Bakey has cast hundred of votes as an alderman. In the next two years, he’ll cast hundred more. Continue reading Frank Bakey is running for a seat on the Mystic River Condo Board

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, May 13, the 133rd day of 2015 with 232 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:25 and sunset is @ 7:55. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1568 – Mary Queen of Scots (Mary Stuart) was defeated at the Battle of Langside.
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