Somerville Holiday Inn Brings Ice Cream Treats to Cobble Hill Apartments

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By Martin Polignone

“It could not have been a more perfect day and I felt like I was a kid all over again,” said Cobble Hill resident Rita Beaudette (pictured with truck) remarking about a complimentary visit last week from an ice cream truck provided by next door neighbor Holiday Inn. Continue reading Somerville Holiday Inn Brings Ice Cream Treats to Cobble Hill Apartments

Dorothy Kelly Gay endorses Stephanie Muccini Burke for Mayor of City of Medford

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It is with great pride that I announce that I am endorsing Stephanie Muccini Burke for Mayor of Medford. Having served as the first elected female Mayor in Somerville, I understand the perspective that a qualified woman can bring to government, especially the Mayor’s office. Continue reading Dorothy Kelly Gay endorses Stephanie Muccini Burke for Mayor of City of Medford

7-10-15 Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information

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UPCOMING EVENTS

The Farmers Market is back – starting Friday, July 10th and running through Friday, October 30th. The Mobile Farmers Market will be at the Holland Street Center every Friday from 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. The Somerville Mobile Farmers Market sells fresh, local and reasonably priced produce. Anyone using SNAP or WIC receives a 50% discount. Cash, credit, debt & farmers market coupons accepted.
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, July 11, the 192nd day of 2015 with 173 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:16 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.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1346 – Charles IV of Luxembourg was elected Holy Roman Emperor in Germany.
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, July 9, the 190th day of 2015 with 175 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:15 and sunset is @ 8:23. 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: 0118 – Hadrian, Rome’s new emperor, made his entry into the city.
0455 – Avitus, the Roman military commander in Gaul, became Emperor of the West.
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Somerville High School Grad Earns $500 Nursing Scholarship

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Photo top:Paul Pires (Left), a Somerville High School graduate and Lynn resident, recently received a scholarship from Mount Auburn Hospital to study nursing at North Shore Community College in the fall. Paul is pictured with Deborah Baker, RN, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nurse Executive at Mount Auburn Hospital.
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, July 8, the 189th day of 2015 with 176 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:14 and sunset is @ 8:23. 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: 1099 – Christian soldiers on the First Crusade march around Jerusalem.
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Latest Somerville Neighborhood News Headlines

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​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.​
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Somerville COA GROUP INFORMATION*

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Men’s Group – Meets the first Tuesday of each month from 10:30 to 11:30 A.M. This group is facilitated by our volunteer, Norbert DeAmato. Are you recently retired? Looking to connect with other men in the community? Join our men’s group where you can connect with old friends and make new ones. All men 55 and over are welcome. Come chat about what is on your mind! If you have any questions or require additional information, please give us a call at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300.
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, July 7, the 188th day of 2015 with 177 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:14 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: 1802 – The first comic book was published, in New York “The Wasp” created by Robert Rusticoat.
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The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photo of the Week

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Many Villens celebrating their birthdays in the Ville this week! Happy Birthdays greetings go out to Jodie Bell, Joe Spinosa, Edward Tauro, Tim O’Malley, John Aube, Bill Harland Sr, Mary Walker, Laura A Frisoli, John Monte, John Stamatakis, Michael Terrio, Mike CharlieFour Wyatt, Kelly Clark and Mary Lorden Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photo of the Week

Real Life Somerville Police Stories:AMMUNITION WITHOUT FID CARD, POSSESS Arrest

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Jose HERNANDEZ Arrest

On Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 I, Officer Kim, was on routine patrol in marked cruiser East 4. At approximately 2300 hours I was dispatched to the area of Fremont Street and East Albion Street for a report of a group of teenagers loitering and drinking alcohol. Unit East 1: Officer Diaz was also dispatched as back up.
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Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Assault Arrest

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Tony BELL & Wendy BREEN Arrest

On the above date and time, while working in full uniform, on an overtime basis, operating the Prisoner Transport Vehicle, Wagon #200, covering the July 4th fireworks display at Trum Field, I was situated, with Wagon #200, in the middle of the intersection on Broadway @ Medford St. I observed both defendants walking in an easterly manner on Broadway, past the Dunkin Donuts, toward Medford St. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Assault Arrest

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, July 6, the 187th day of 2015 with 178 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:13 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: 1519 – Charles of Spain was elected Holy Roman emperor in Barcelona.
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Mark Niedergang:City Hall: Public Hearing on location of Fire Dept. HQ and City taking 515 Somerville Ave

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The Admininistration is asking the Board of Aldermen to approve a $5 million bond for the City to purchase/take the vacant lot at 515 Somerville Ave. (near Central St.) by eminent domain to relocate Somerville Fire Dept. HQ there. Continue reading Mark Niedergang:City Hall: Public Hearing on location of Fire Dept. HQ and City taking 515 Somerville Ave

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, July 5, the 186th day of 2015 with 179 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:12 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: 1791 – George Hammond was appointed the first British ambassador to the United States.
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, July 4, the 185th day of 2015 with 180 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:11 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:
1776 – The Continental Congress adopted the “Declaration of Independence.”
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Somerville’s 2015 Fourth of July Fireworks at Trum Field

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Photos by Frank Santangelo, Kim Moss, Marco Mariano and William Tauro

This past Thursday night Trum Field was the place to be with live entertainment and performances by the Somerville Sunsetters, local Disco-Funk band Booty Vortex, the USO Metropolitan New York Performers, the Boston Windjammers, and “Somerville Idol,” that set the stage for a perfect summer Fourth of July week evening.

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SNN #43 Headlines

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.​

Union Square Development Update – SNN #43 – 6/30/15

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Post-Earthquake Updates from the Nepali Community in Somerville – SNN #43 – 6/30/15

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, July 2, the 183rd day of 2015 with 182 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:11 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: 1776 – The Continental Congress passed a resolution saying that “these United Colonies are, and of right, ought to be, Free and Independent States.”
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, July 1, the 182nd day of 2015 with 183 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:10 and sunset is @ 8:25. The Full Buck Moon is exact @ 10:21. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1751 – The first volume of Denis Diderot’s “Encyclopédie” was published in Paris.
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The “Rock” Loose in Somerville Today!

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Photos by Dotie Metivier, Lisa Duggan and Bob’Staffiere

On Tuesday, the “Rock” was out and about signing autographs in Somerville on Broadway for fans eager to meet and greet him.

The Hollywood superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Kevin Hart will be filming a fight scene for the new movie “Central Intelligence” inside the On The Hill Tavern in Magoun Square.

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