Reality Bites by James A. Norton

  

 Seems like the same old same old – only different. Whatever.

 

You know, life is funny. I run into people here and there and get the “hey where ya been?” or “what’s going on with you and those idiots?” or the best and most often heard one is “why haven’t you been around?” To say that it’s frustrating is putting it mildly. I haven’t gone anywhere – just because I don’t live within the city limits of Somerville and maintain a very public life anymore doesn’t mean I’m not here – I had two meetings in Somerville this very morning. Around, I am. Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton

SEIZE THE SUMMER’ AT SOMERSTREETS ON HIGHLAND AVE., AUGUST 9

  Free Open Streets event to feature live music, family-friendly activities, food, and more.

 Celebrate the season at “Seize the Summer,” the August installment of the City’s SomerStreets festival, on Sunday, Aug. 9, from noon to 4 p.m. between School Street and Lowell Streets on Highland Ave. SomerStreets is the City of Somerville’s take on the internationally renowned Open Streets concept, closing busy city streets to vehicles, and opening them up for cycling, walking, dancing, running, and other modes of activity. Continue reading SEIZE THE SUMMER’ AT SOMERSTREETS ON HIGHLAND AVE., AUGUST 9

Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Armed Burglary

  
  
Michael VASQUEZ (Somerville Offense & NJ Warrant) Arrest

On the listed date and time, I, Officer Devin Schneider, was in full uniform and assigned to marked unit East-4 during the day shift. At approximately 1:33 pm I encountered the Defendant who was detained for questioning in regards to a report of a larceny. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Armed Burglary

Real Life Somerville Police Stories: speeding/Resisting Arrest/ Failure to Stop for Police Officer

  
  
Gorbatchev ROMEUS Arrest

On Friday, July 30, 2015, members of the Somerville Police Narcotic Unit were conducting surveillance in and around the area of Summer Street. Detective Cicerone had previously received a complaint from a resident of Porter Street regarding what they believed to be narcotic activity in this area.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: speeding/Resisting Arrest/ Failure to Stop for Police Officer

Real Life Somerville Police Stories: disorderly Conduct Arrest

   
 
Justin DETORE Arrest

On July 30, 2015 I, Sergeant Salvatore Fusco was on a paid detail in full uniform at 156 Highland Avenue Somerville Mass. for Cuisine en Locale. While on my detail at approximately 6:25pm I was standing inside the entrance approximately 25 feet from the front door when I heard the sound of females screaming along with male voices yelling. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: disorderly Conduct Arrest

Real Life Somerville Police Stories:AMMUNITION WITHOUT FID CARD, POSSESS/FIREARM WITHOUT FID CARD, POSSESS/ROBBERY, ARMED/RECEIVE STOLEN PROPERTY/FIREARM USE IN FELONY/CONSPIRACY Arrests

   
 
Abner BERNADEAU & Joekeem NELSON Arrests

On July 30, 2015 at approx. 3:51 PM Officer Kevin Shackelford and I were dispatched to assist Cambridge Police Officers with an arrest at Columbia St and Cambridge Street in the City of Cambridge. Upon arrival I spoke with the Cambridge PD Sgt. Brown. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:AMMUNITION WITHOUT FID CARD, POSSESS/FIREARM WITHOUT FID CARD, POSSESS/ROBBERY, ARMED/RECEIVE STOLEN PROPERTY/FIREARM USE IN FELONY/CONSPIRACY Arrests

Real Life Somerville Police Stories:UNLICENSED OPERATION OF MV c90 S101 & RECKLESS OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE c90 S24

   
 
Ramon DE CARVALHO Arrest

On Wednesday July 29, 2015, I Detective Douglas Brioso was operating an unmarked vehicle. While traveling on Cross St. (a public way within the City of Somerville), I observed a red BMW bearing MA Reg. 2RL286 fail to yield to oncoming traffic, while pulling out of Randolph Place, nearly striking a vehicle travelling on Cross St. towards Pearl St. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:UNLICENSED OPERATION OF MV c90 S101 & RECKLESS OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE c90 S24

Real Life Somerville Police Stories:A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON c265 S15A Arrest

   
  Michael BAPTISTA (Somerville Offense & Warrant) ArrestWhile assigned to the Anti-Crime Unit, I observed Mr. Baptista operating a vehicle. He pulled into a parking lot of the Wine and Cheese Cask and parked the vehicle. I radioed Somerville Control to check on an outstanding warrant I believed he may have. He was with an unidentified female and when he saw me he exited the vehicle and entered the store. When they exited the store the female entered the driver’s side and Mr. Baptista the passenger side.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON c265 S15A Arrest

Real Life Somerville Police Stories:DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY +$250, MALICIOUS Arrest

    
Pema TENZIN

On Monday, July 27, 2015, while assigned to marked unit West-5, I was dispatched to CVS Pharmacy, located at 532 Medford Street, for the report of a robbery. Marked units West-6, Officer Rivera, and street supervisor Sgt. Fusco, also responded.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY +$250, MALICIOUS Arrest

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer 

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, August 03, the 216th day of 2015 with 150 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:37 and sunset is @ 8:03. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mars, Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1492 – Christopher Columbus left Palos, Spain with three ships. The voyage led him to what is now known as the Americas. He reached the Bahamas on October 12. 
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Fuel Tanker Wedged Beneath Railroad Bridge After Accident Causes Massive Traffic Jam in Somerville 

  

   

By William Tauro 

Early Monday morning, an eighteen wheel fuel tanker collided with another truck that was towing it as they were traveling towards Union Square from Sullivan Square in Somerville that halted morning drive traffic to a standstill for hours after it got lodged beneath the railroad bridge that’s located on Washington Street at Tufts Strret just before McGrath Highway. 
Continue reading Fuel Tanker Wedged Beneath Railroad Bridge After Accident Causes Massive Traffic Jam in Somerville 

The Somervillen Voice:Who is Advising the Mayor Saga” Continues

   
 Here’s this Week’s Somervillen Voice of The Week” Choice and You Decide:

We’ve been hearing that there is a lot of tempers flaring about many new decisions being tossed around up on the second floor up at city hall recently. We heard now that the administration is pulling the city gas cards away from Somerville building inspectors. 
Continue reading The Somervillen Voice:Who is Advising the Mayor Saga” Continues