Photo of the 2015 Somerville Babe Ruth City Champions. They won Championship Title on Thursday June 25, 2015 by a score of 7-0. There were over 100 fans and spectators watching the game at Trum Field. The team was coached by Stephen King as Head Coach and Cody Fitzgerald Assistant Coach. Many thanks to the President of Babe Ruth, Bob Schofield, who brought Babe Ruth back to the City of Somerville.

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, June 30, the 181st day of 2015 with 184 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:10 and sunset is @ 8:25. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1520 – Montezuma II was murdered as Spanish conquistadors fled the Aztec capital of Tenochtilan during the night.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

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Last Thursday, Somerville Resident Camelinda Cardoso fulfilled a lifelong dream and became a US citizen. Camelinda lived in the U.S. for 36 years and as a Somerville resident for over twenty.

We here at The Somerville News Weekly wish her all the best!

Any Somerville Youth-Footballplayer who is interested in going please let Charlene Harris know as soon as possible! Call her and leave a message on 617-501-5164. There is some limited scholarship money.

Our condolences go out to the family of Robert Anthony Gil who sadly passed away this week. Robert was a Korean War Veteran of the United States Marine corp and a very nice person who will be missed by many here in Somerville.

Continue reading Somerville Remembering Robert Anthony Gil →

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Meet Paul Henneberry who is photographed here with Somerville Police Captain Dan Cotter.

Continue reading Massachusetts Maritime Intern Assisting in Developing Somerville Police Marine Unit →

Christopher DUBE Arrest

On June 27, 2015 I, Sergeant Salvatore Fusco was working as the west Somerville street supervisor in the S9 patrol car on the 4 to midnight shift. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:RECKLESS OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE →

Jesse WINFREY Arrest

On Sunday, June 28, 2015 I was assigned to marked unit (West-6). At 3:55 A.M., I was dispatched along with Officer Nardone (West-7) to 139 College Avenue for a Burglary. I was informed by Somerville Police control that officers from Tufts University Police were also responding.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Burglary Arrest →

Stephen COUTURE Arrest

On Sunday June 28, 2015 I, Officer D’Amelio was in full uniform assigned to marked cruiser unit 871 (E1) for the Somerville Police Department. Riding along with me was Officer Van Nostrand. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Shoplifting Arrest →

Sean COILEY Arrest

On 06/29/15 around 12:07 a.m., while operating marked unit West 5, I was dispatched to the area of Linden Circle for a reported B&E of a motor vehicle in progress. Two identified callers reported seeing a male inside their car while parked in their driveway.

Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:B AND E VEHICLE BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY →

Edward STANLEY (Laconia & Merrimack Warrants). Larceny by Check Warrant Arrest

Investigators Browne and de Bethencourt received information that Stanley was at 45 Memorial Road, #11A, Somerville. Stanley was placed into custody for being a fugitive from justice. He was transported in the wagon to the Somerville Police Department and processed by Lt. McCain.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Larceny by Check Warrant Arrest →

Gary LEGOR Arrest

During the evening of June 27, 2015, members of the Somerville Police narcotics unit set up surveillance in and around the area of East Albion Street based upon receiving previous complaints of on-going drug activity. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Drug Arrest →

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By William Tauro

This past Monday night, Somerville’s Ward 3 Alderman Bob McWatters hosted his first re-election Summer Campaign Fundraiser before a full house of supporters at Sally O’Brien’s on Somerville Avenue.
Continue reading Alderman McWatters Packs the House →

By Martin Joyce

The Somerville Lion’s Club recently held at annual installation of officers ceremony last Tuesday evening at the Mount Vernon Restaurant in Somerville.

Continue reading Somerville Lions Club President Bill Tauro Sworn In For Fourth Term →

Dear Arthur, Donny and Mark Wahlberg, The Wahlburgers Foundation, Billy Tauro and the entire staff at Boston News Group/Somerville News Weekly
Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Wahlburg Family & New Kids Treat Somerville Resident to Concert →

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By William Tauro

You may have noticed the huge tents and movie equipment set up in front of the Somerville Department of Public Works at Trum Field early Monday morning.

Continue reading “The Rock” Filming Movie in Somerville →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, June 29, the 180th day of 2015 with 185 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:09 and sunset is @ 8:25. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1566 – The Stationers Company was granted a monopoly in Great Britain.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Meet The DA Who Grew Up in Somerville

Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Middlesex District Attorney Marian T. Ryan →

This past Thursday, RefugePoint Founder and Executive Director Sasha Chanoff was honored at the White House as a World Refugee Day Champion of Change.
Continue reading Refuge Point Founder/Executive Director Sasha Chanoff of Somerville One of Many Honored at White House as World Refugee Day Champion of Change →

There is a rescheduled date change for the Circle of Hope Support group for family and loved ones affected by addiction

The new date will be held on Monday Nights 6-7pm, at the Somerville Police Station 221 Washingtion Street, Somerville Ma

you can contact Jane at 1-857-277-2480, or at thecircleofhope@Yahoo.com

Thanks for all your support

This past Tuesday several of Somerville’s finest older adults went to Luciano’s Restaurant in Wretham where they had an amazing meal and were entertained by none other than The Drifters. They also made it safely out of Wretham right before the tornado hit, thankfully! Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Enjoy Drifters at Luciano’s →

Come join us for ArtBeat 2015: LOOPS
Fri, July 17 6:00 PM – 10pm Sat, July 18 11- 6:00 PM

This year’s festival and theme is Loops. Line up & content is looping in, check it out.
Continue reading Somerville ArtBeat 2015:LOOPS July17 →

Rain Date: Sunday July 12

This performance by BoSoma Dance Company is one of eight free outdoor pop-up dance performances in Somerville.
Continue reading Arts Council Presents: Dancing in the Streets: BoSoma Dance Company July 11 →

Rain Date: Thursday July 16

This performance by Chun Jou Tsai is one of eight free outdoor pop-up dance performances in Somerville.

Chun Jou Tsai Presents: The Dream Project
For more details about this performance visit: http://www.somervilleartscouncil.org/dancefest/Chunjoutsai
Continue reading Somerville Arts Council Presents: Dancing in the Streets: Chun Jou Tsai July 10 →

We love The Row in summertime. And the Summer Bucket List photo contest is another reason why. Over each of the next eight weeks, share on Instagram your best photo from The Row, and you’ll have a chance to win a $75 gift card. Post your photo on Instagram with the hashtag ‪#‎SummerOnTheRow‬ in your caption and make sure you’re following @AssemblyRow.
Continue reading Assembly Row at Assembly Square Somerville →

Never let anyone tell you there’s no point in trying to change the world for the better. Never let anyone tell you’ve got to wait another lifetime before the system is ready to do the right thing. ‪#‎MarriageEquality‬ just became the law in all 50 states. ‪#‎LoveWins
Continue reading Mayor Joe Curtatone on Right to Gay Marriage Decision →

As I prepare to enter the next chapter in my life starting on July 6, 2015, I do so with gratitude for the opportunity to be part this outstanding community.

Continue reading A Note of Thanks to the Somerville Community from Superintendent Pierantozzi →

By William Tauro

And by “restaurants,” I;m also talking Subway, Dunkin Donuts, etc…

These are eating establishments, right? Shouldn’t there be a place available for me to wash my hands before eating at the restaurant? Or if I’m a customer, shouldn’t I be able to use the restroom after I eat or drink my 64 oz. coffee?

Continue reading Shouldn’t All Restaurants Have Functioning Restrooms in Somerville? →

Please join Somerville Ward 3 Alderman Bob McWatters at his first re-election Summer Campaign Fundraiser on Monday June 29 at Sally O’Brien’s on Somerville Avenue.
5:30-7:30

Photos by Steve Mac

By William Tauro

Somerville Police closed off a section of Properzi Way early Sunday morning while DPW crews removed a large section of a tree that fell during high winds and heavy rains.

Continue reading Sunday Morning Storm Damage in Somerville →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, June 28, the 179th day of 2015 with 186 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:09 and sunset is @ 8:25. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1519 – Charles I of Spain was elected Holy Roman Emperor. He was crowned as Emperor Charles V.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

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By William Tauro

Summer officially kicked off this past Saturday with it’s annual Family Fun Day at Trum Field in Somerville.
Continue reading SOMERVILLE FAMILY FUN DAY →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, June 27, the 178th day of 2015 with 187 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:08 and sunset is @ 8:25. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1829 – English scientist James Smithson died after a long illness, leaving behind a will which established the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.; it provided for a museum, a library, and a program of research, publication, and collection in the sciences, arts, and history.
Continue reading Good Morning Today Is By John Dwyer →

1. Sunset gathering on Shore Drive
2. St. Catherine’s church
3. St. Catherine’s church
4. Columbus
5. Street scene on Broadway. The town sure does a nice job spreading beauty, doesn’t it? Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray →

Only 3 more days of school and the summer break officially begins! Have a fun and safe summer, and please stay connected throughout the next few months. Summer reading lists are available on your schools’ home page. Take time to explore through reading, and join us for free summer meals starting July 6th. Thank you for another great year!

Continue reading Connections: A Newsletter from the Somerville Public Schools – June 25, 2015 →

I am happy to announce that I will be the guest on Fireside with Jim Callahan on Saturday July 4th from 11am to 1pm on WMEX 1510 AM radio ! All my friends from my Matty in The Morning Kiss 108, and Dale Dorman And

Continue reading Jimmy on the Air with “Jimmy Del Ponte” →

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

There will be a Public Hearing before the Board of Aldermen’s Committee on Finance on Monday, July 6, 2015, at 6:00 PM, in the Aldermanic Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, on the Order of Alderman Tony Lafuente, Chairman of the Committee, for public input on #197852, an Order of Taking of the property at 515 Somerville Avenue to provide for the relocation of the Fire Department from its current facility in Union Square.

On Saturday, July 4th, Healing Hands will be hosting their day-long intensive at The Armory where trauma victims will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of workshops and classes aimed at personal healing. Events run from 10am-5pm. Admission is $100.
Continue reading New from The Armory →

I hope you can join us Wednesday, July 1st for the Annual Summer Kick-off Fundraiser.
Thank you as always for your friendship, and look forward to seeing you.
Continue reading Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian’s Annual Summer Kick-Off →

Somerville one of only 10 nationwide winners; 2015 award recognized City’s support for local youth; All-America City banner to be unfurled at Fireworks on July 2.
Continue reading SOMERVILLE NAMED 2015 ALL-AMERICA CITY →

We would like to thank all of you who posted to this article, the Somerville Board of Alderman and to the army of angry business owners and residents that marched into city hall at the Alderman’s meeting on Thursday night and spoke up and defeated this outrageous and unfair order. And a special thank you goes out to Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston for sponsoring and Ward 5 Alderman Mark Neidagang for co-sponsoring the board order to help move this forward!

Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Highway Robbery, Hijacked Parking Spaces in Somerville →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, June 26, the 177th day of 2015 with 188 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:08 and sunset is @ 8:25. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1819 – The bicycle was patented by W.K. Clarkson, Jr. of New York City.
1870 – The first section of Atlantic City, New Jersey’s Boardwalk opened to the public.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local representatives on roll calls from the week of June 22-26. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 40-Report No.25 June 22-26, 2015 →

​In the latest Somerville Neighborhood Newscast, the news team brings you some of the latest headlines and happenings in Somerville. Somerville Neighborhood News is a production of Somerville Community Access Television, made by professional journalists, volunteers and staff. The half-hour news show has as its mission to provide a lively, informative newscast focusing on the events, issues and information impacting Somerville residents.​

Tufts University Begins Janitorial Layoffs- SNN #42 – 6/16/15

Special Olympics School Day Games- SNN #42 – 6/16/15

Somerville Fire Department Looking for a New Home- SNN #42 – 6/16/15

Businesses Struggle to Regain Financial Footing After Harsh Winter- SNN #42 – 6/16/15

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The Triple 5K Challenge
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Chester Street in Davis Square has reopened for vehicle travel. The sidewalk on Chester Street opposite 240 Elm St. is also open for pedestrians, and Diva restaurant on the corner of Chester and Elm Streets may reopen. One lane of vehicle travel and the opposite sidewalk remains open on Elm Street. Sidewalks abutting the building at 240 Elm St. remain closed.

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, June 25, the 176th day of 2015 with 189 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:08 and sunset is @ 8:25. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1868 – Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina were readmitted to the Union.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Fourth of July Fireworks, Family Fun Day set for June 27, July 2, at Trum Field.
Continue reading KICK OFF SUMMERTIME IN SOMERVILLE AT FAMILY FUN DAY, FIREWORKS →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, June 24, the 175th day of 2015 with 190 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:07 and sunset is @ 8:25. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

DANIEL E SHEEHAN Arrest

The following is a brief summary pertaining to incident #15028772:
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: OUI Arrest →

ANTWAUN A MCCOLLIN Arrest

On June 19, 2015, I was in full uniform and assigned to Somerville marked unit K9, working the 4pm-midnight shift with K9 Jax.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Suspended License Arrest →

FREDERICK GOSS Arrest

The following is a brief summary of the facts that pertain to incident # 15028439.

Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Truck Theft Foiled By DPW Managers →

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

CITY TV 13/22

Continue reading EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS – SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE: CABLE CONNECTION_ City TV (13/22) & Educational Channel 15 (15) →

At approximately 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, one lane of vehicle travel will reopen on Elm St. Continue reading Davis Square UPDATE: Elm St., Somerville Partial Closure →

Due to public safety concerns over a structurally compromised front exterior of the building at 240 Elm St. in Davis Square, Elm Street between Dover Street and Russell Street will be closed to all cars and there will be no access for pedestrians between Chester Street and Grove Street until further notice.
Continue reading Davis Square 240 Elm Street Closure Update →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, June 23, the 174th day of 2015 with 191 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:07 and sunset is @ 8:25. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1845 – A special session of the legislature of Texas voted in favor of annexation by the United States.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

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Continue reading Somerville Police Department Arrest Log 6/17/15-6/21/15 →

Hard as it may be to imagine, in another decade the Mystic River could be clean enough for swimming.

Here’s the thing, I believe in a data-driven approach to problem solving. However, an MCAS test is fairly crude way of generating data about student and teacher performance. Our assessment tools should match the rigor we demand of our teachers and students. It’s like trying to measure an ocean with a ruler. We aren’t using the right tool for the job and we’re not getting the ata that might lead us to better decisions.
Continue reading Mayor Joseph Curtatone on MCAS Testing →

There are so many little vignette’s people do in their yards I would like to show them. And so, I added two this week.

Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray →

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Happy one year wedding anniversary to Judy and Al Baldasaro.

Happy 23rd wedding anniversary to Felista and Skip Murray.
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Wedding Anniversary Photos of the Week →

Many Villens in the Ville this week celebrating their birthdays! Happy Birthday greetings go out to John Eleftherakis of “Johns Auto Sales”, Mike Delgizzi, Roger Fisk, Karen A. Jenner, Kathy Esquivel, Donna Itrato Nichols, Darren “Bubba” Rankin, Joe Hamel, Isabella Rotola, Josh McCann, Maria Clark, Happy 85th Birthday to Jean McLean, Roy & Billy Desrochers and our good friend Philip Benevides!
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

Please sign this online petition to show your support and demand better and safer field conditions for our kids!
Continue reading Petitioning City of Somerville Mayor Curtatone and DPW Commissioner Koty →

By Via & RA,
Arts and Entertainment Directors
Boston News Group/Somerville News Weekly

VIASWORLD, a special events company based in Boston, has started to become an outlet for local artists to express themselves and show the city their talents.

Continue reading JPRiZM: Taking Boston by Storm By: RMA →

By William Tauro

Neighbors are outraged and business owners are furious over last months decision to due away with the parking and imposing no parking anytime signs on McGrath Highway, on both sides, from Washington Street to Somerville Avenue.

Continue reading Highway Robbery, Hijacked Parking Spaces in Somerville →

Somerville, MA – After three years at the helm of the Somerville Public Schools’ newest music program, El Sistema Somerville’s first program director Diane Cline will be leaving the program and embarking on a “Year of Donations” project. She will be leaving her full-time position as Director of the program effective June 30, 2015. Continue reading El Sistema Somerville’s First Director Diane Cline Set to Embark on New Project →

SOMERVILLE, MA – Fifty-nine (59) students at Somerville High School wanted to create a legacy by breaking a world record before the end of the school year. Continue reading Somerville High School Officially Breaks World Record →

Residents of all athletic abilities welcome.
SOMERVILLE – For the third year, Somerville will host the annual American Rendezvous weekend (ARDV) from June 26 to June 28, gathering parkour practitioners to participate in training sessions led by elite coaches from across the country and abroad. Continue reading ANNUAL PARKOUR ‘AMERICAN RENDEZVOUS WEEKEND’ RETURNS TO SOMERVILLE JUNE 26-28 →

THERE WILL BE A NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING REGARDING THE PROPOSED MIXDED-USE DEVELOPMENT
AT 231 LOWELL STREET
(19 condominium units & 2 commercial units)
Continue reading NOTICE OF COMMUNITY MEETING →

Please join MassCEC, SolarOne and the City of Somerville for a Solar Lighting Ribbon Cutting on the Somerville Community Path to celebrate the installation of innovative, motion sensitive solar-powered lights.

Featured Speakers:
Mayor Joseph Curtatone, City of Somerville
Alicia Barton, CEO, MassCEC
Moneer Azzam, President, SolarOne

WHEN:
Monday, June 22 at 2:00 PM

WHERE:
Somerville Community Path
Lexington Park at Highland Road between Cedar Street and Willow Street

No RSVP Required

Dear Alderman,

We need to stop the finger pointing and the blaming and take this as an opportunity to come together to create solutions. I propose that a committee is created that involves stakeholders to look at how current fields can be allocated, how to create the funding/grants needed to renovate our parks and identify new areas in the city that can be repurposed to gain additional playing space. This committee should consist of:

Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Stop the Blaming Game →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, June 22, the 173rd day of 2015 with 192 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:07 and sunset is @ 8:25. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1611 – After spending a winter trapped by ice in (now named) Hudson Bay, the crew of the Discovery mutinied against its captain, English navigator Henry Hudson, and set him, his teenage son, and seven supporters adrift in a small, open boat. Hudson and the others were never seen again.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

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Check out this video of Somerville’s All America City Team’s skit at the All-America City Awards, as well as the announcement of our award and acceptance speech.

We’re so proud of the young people who wrote this skit and shared their stories. ‪#‎aac15‬ ‪#‎FindYourVoice‬

Stop by Somerville by Design’s Union Square Plan Open House on Wednesday, June 24 to see the ideas your neighbors have for the future of Union Square. The open house will be held at the old Union Square Post Office, 237 Washington St., starting at 6:30pm.

This is always a fun night at Kowloon with great food and good friends. We hope you can join us to celebrate this special night and recognize Senator DiDomenico’s accomplishments the last five years in the Massachusetts State Senate and celebrate his birthday! Many special guests will be in attendance.
Continue reading Join us for the Birthday Celebration and 5 Year Anniversary of Senate Leadership by Senator Sal DiDomenico →

The man playing the role of Edward Snowden in the $300 million Oregon production of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will not rot in prison for blowing the whistle on former governor John A. Kitzhaber—who in this Left Coast drama was playing the role ofHillary R. Clinton.
Continue reading Prosecutor: Oregon’s Obamacare Snowden Free to Go by Neil McCabe →

Since 1985 M&L has managed an array of passenger transportation services. We provide thousands of trips and have the staff and facilities capable of supporting a growing demand for customized, one stop solutions to transportation needs. Due to our growth we have the need to add to our team. http://www.mltsi.com
Position: DRIVER
Continue reading M&L Transit Systems, Inc. Position Opening: →

The official photographer of the Somerville Chamber of Commerce.

Photo by Dick Howe

Public/Private Partnership Highlights Tips for Pool, Window and Car Safety
Kids Can Explore Emergency Vehicles; Meet 1st Responders;
Have Their Car Seat Checked

Continue reading MIDDLESEX COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY MARIAN RYAN LAUNCHES “SUMMER SAFETY” AWARENESS CAMPAIGN →

By William Tauro

This past Thursday afternoon over one hundred local seniors from the Somerville Council on aging enjoyed a scrumptious home cooked barbecue hosted by the Winter Hill Yacht Club.

Continue reading Somerville Seniors Enjoy Old Fashion Barbecue on Somerville’s Waterfront →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, June 21, the 172nd day of 2015 with 193 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:07 and sunset is @ 8:24. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1788 – The Constitution of the United States of America went into effect as New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify it.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By Izak Shapiro

On April 14th, an article appeared in The Boston Globe to introduce the Somerville “Secret Resident Program.” Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Mayor Curtatone’s Secret Citizen Initiative Will Cause Divide Between City Employees and Residents →

By William Tauro

This past week a motorized floating harvesting machine maneuvered it’s way around the Mystic River banks removing evasive water chestnuts that have taken over the entire area. Continue reading What’s Going on in the Mystic River →

By Mark Alston-Follansbee

Superintendent Tony Pierantozzi was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship at the Somerville Rotary Club’s June 4th Installation Dinner at the Holiday Inn. Paul Harris was Rotary’s founder in 1905 and the award is given to individuals who meet high professional and personal standards set forth by Paul Harris. Continue reading Superintendent Tony Pierantozzi Recognized by the Somerville Rotary Club →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, June 20, the 171st day of 2015 with 194 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:24. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 840 – Vikings sailed up the Seine in France as far as Rouen, for the first time.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By William Tauro

This month’s Somerville Chamber of Commerce “Business After Hours” event was hosted by the Winter Hill Yacht Club on Somerville’s waterfront and sponsored by The Somerville News Weekly/Boston News Group and ABG Realty this past thursday night.

Continue reading Somerville Chamber’s Special Business After Hours Event Celebrated on Somerville’s Waterfront →

Linda Brown has been a teacher in Somerville for over thirty one years.

Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Linda Brown →

Photo Courtesy: Jeopardy Productions, Inc.
WHAT: Matt Pressman, a graduate student in history from Somerville, Mass., to compete on America’s Favorite Quiz Show®. Continue reading A GRADUATE STUDENT FROM SOMERVILLE, MA TO COMPETE ON JEOPARDY! →

UPCOMING EVENTS

Foundations of Knowledge Lecture Series – If you haven’t attended one of these lectures you just don’t know what you are missing. Continue reading 6-19-15 Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Press Organizational Updates & Information →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, June 19, the 170th day of 2015 with 195 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:24. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1862 – President Abraham Lincoln outlined his Emancipation Proclamation.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

This Saturday, June 20th there will be two exciting events that involve: storytelling, media & digital technology, identity, nostalgia and sense of place.
Continue reading Storytelling Events this Saturday in Somerville →

Less than 2 weeks left before the last day of school! The 2014-2015 school year ends Tuesday, June 30th.
Get ready for a great summer. We hope you’ll take advantage of our free Summer Meals program starting July 6, for Somerville
youth ages 18 and under. See What’s Happening for more information and to download a Summer Meals schedule.
Continue reading Connections: A Newsletter from the Somerville Public Schools – June 19, 2015 →

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on roll calls from debate on the $38.1 billion fiscal 2016 state budget. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 40 -Report No. 24 June 19, 2015 →

By Kristin Capezio

If you missed the 2015 Somerville Center for Adult Learning Experiences graduation you are in for a treat with this recap. Continue reading SCALE GRADUATION in SOMERVILLE →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, June 18, the 169th day of 2015 with
196 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @
8:24. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune &
Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1778 – In the Revolutionary War, American forces
entered Philadelphia as the British withdrew.
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, June 16, the 167th day of 2015 with 198 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:23. The New Moon is exact @ 10:06 AM. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1567 – Mary, Queen of Scots, was imprisoned in Lochleven Castle in Scotland.
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By William Tauro

Now that Somerville’s Assembly Row is off and running and we can finally utilize our very own harbor, maybe it’s time to make it a tourist attraction.

Continue reading The Somervillen Voice Topic of the Week:Should Somerville Follow Suit Like Providence to Run Gondolas In Somerville Harbor →

Thank you Somerville Police for all you do to keep our city safe!

Trash and recycling collection will stay on a normal schedule all week. On Wednesday there will not be street sweeping and parking meters will not be in effect.

JUNE ADULT NIGHT EVENT LISTING

JUNE 17, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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Turn your favorite photos into “Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments!”
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Many Villens celebrating their birthdays in the Ville this week! Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

When you have been pushed into a corner, don’t point the finger at anyone but yourself.
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Arrangement Will Bring Flexible Coworking Space To Union Square
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Happy Wedding Anniversary Terri & Billy Latta
Happy Wedding Anniversary to Mira and Neil McCabe
And
Happy Wedding Anniversary to the Pitchers
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, June 15, the 166th day of 2015 with 199 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:22. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.
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