Model Z charging stations in Union Square, Davis Square, Assembly Row, and Ball Square will enhance citizen connectivity and promote sustainability. Continue reading SOMERVILLE GREEN TECH PROGRAM LAUNCHES SOLAR CELL PHONE CHARGING PILOT →

SOMERVILLE – Can you just not hide your Somerville pride? Somerville residents, show us what’s awesome about your neighborhood and your local business district by sharing your #SquareFlair! Continue reading Somerville: Share Your #SquareFlair, Help Your Neighborhood Get Celebratory Banners! →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS DAY, October 31, the 304th day of 2015 with 61 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:15 and sunset is @ 5:40. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are, Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1517 – Martin Luther posted the 95 Theses on the door of the Wittenberg Palace Church. The event marked the start of the Protestant Reformation in Germany.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Photo courtesy of Paul Upton

Eight new Somerville Police Officers graduated from the Lowell Police Academy this past week along with 40 other new officers from other cities, towns as well as university police. Best wishes as you enter law enforcement at an especially challenging time. Be safe.

   
 
UPCOMING EVENTS

Attention! The Summer hiatus is over! Bowling, Dalcroze Eurhythmics, Yoga and Walking Group are back! Please call Chris Kowaleski at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300 for more information on any of our Health & Wellness programs, start dates and times and for registration. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information →

BOSTON, Mass. — October 30, 2015 – WBUR, Boston’s NPR news station, announced today that Anthony Brooks has been selected as the station’s new Senior Political Correspondent after five years as the co-host of Radio Boston. Continue reading Somerville Resident Anthony Brooks Named Senior Political Correspondent for WBUR  →

Please remember to turn your clocks back one hour this weekend. Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00am on Sunday, November 1st.  

News & Notes

 Somerville High’s Joe Tarello Inducted into MA Science Educators Hall of Fame Continue reading Connections: A Newsletter from the Somerville Public Schools – October 30, 2015 →

   
 
 
(Boston) – Last Friday, Representative Christine P. Barber and Senator Patricia D. Jehlen joined members of the Harm Reduction & Drug Law Reform Caucus for a tour of MCI-Shirley and a presentation by inmates on various criminal justice issues and recommendations for reform.

  Continue reading SOMERVILLE LEGISLATORS TOUR MCI-SHIRLEY, DISCUSS CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORMS →

Ward 4 School Committee Candidate Forum & DebateJamie O’Leary and Andre Green, candidates for Ward 4 School Committee, recently participated in a forum and dbate at the SCATV studios. Watch the replay here.

And please remember to vote on Tuesday, November 3.

Join the City of Somerville for the fifth annual Somerville Bulb Blitz on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon, and help prepare your neighborhood for a bright and colorful spring 2016! Continue reading Somerville Sign Up for Bulb Blitz 2015! →

There are so many beautiful things about Thailand. Just ask Chu Race, who is a native of that country and a weekly participant in the Cross Street Center’s English Conversation group. In Thailand, Chu explains, it’s common to see fruits and vegetables beautifully sculpted into flowers and art. People then use the creations decorations for plates, for their home, and in their food. Continue reading Somerville COA:Beautiful Food at Cross Street →

As world leaders prepare for UN climate negotiations, Mayors’ National Climate Action Agenda releases Compendium of City Climate Action; 

#ClimateMayors mark countdown to Paris talks with Twitter dialogue Oct. 30, 1 p.m. EST  Continue reading SOMERVILLE MAYOR CURTATONE JOINS LA MAYOR GARCETTI, NY MAYOR DE BLASIO, CHICAGO MAYOR EMANUEL, AND MAYORS ACROSS U.S. AS MEMBER OF NATIONAL COALITION OF #CLIMATEMAYORS →

By Bob Katzen 

   THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of October 26-30. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week.
$328 MILLION SUPP BUDGET (H 3829) Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 40 – Report No. 43 October 26-30, 2015 →

BOSTON, Oct. 29, 2015—A Somerville man was arraigned today on charges he stabbed another man during an early morning fight in the North End, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Somerville Man Charged in North End Stabbing →

Photos by Frank Santangelo

By William Tauro

This past Thursday evening hundreds of trick-or-treaters attended the 2015 Hunted Hall at City Hall in Somerville. 
There were ghosts and there were goblins, witches on brooms with cats and of course Batman and Robin.  Continue reading Somerville’s Spooky Haunted Hall  →

Stephen Jones is lifelong resident of Somerville and a graduate of Somerville High School. He went on to receive his masters in Criminal Justice from UMASS Lowell. Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Stephen Jones →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, October 30, the 303rd day of 2015 with 62 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:14 and sunset is @ 5:41. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are, Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1735 – John Adams, the second President of the United States, was born in Braintree, MA. His son became the sixth President of the U.S.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Alicia Barton will deliver the keynote address at the Somerville Chamber of Commerce 69th Annual Dinner & Powderhouse Awards on November 5th. Continue reading Barton to keynote Chamber Dinner; Rubel to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award →

4 brass-centered dance bands
perform a concert dinner-dance festival Continue reading Cuisine en Locale Presents Brass Attack! →

  
This coming Tuesday (Nov. 3) is election day here in Somerville and the Elections Department still needs some people to help work the polls. The shift is 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. with two hours off over the course of the day and workers will be paid $135. The only requirement is that you are a registered Massachusetts voter. For more information or to apply, please call Maria Pierotti at 617-625-6600 ext. 4204.

By William Tauro
On Thursday, Somerville prosecutors accepted a plea deal of continued without a finding and community service from fourteen out of the eighteen protesters that got arrested for shutting down and protesting on Route 93 last winter in a Somerville Courtroom.   Continue reading Somerville Rt93 18 Protesters, Plea Deal “Continued Without a Finding” →

  
Olde Magoun Saloon

518 Medford Street Continue reading Olde Magoun Saloon 5Km – October 22, 2015 results →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, October 29, the 302nd day of 2015 with 63 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 5:43. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are, Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1618 – Sir Walter Raleigh was beheaded under a sentence that had been brought against him 15 years earlier for conspiracy against King James I.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
Continue reading Vote and Stay Connected with Alderman-At-Large Jack Connolly on Nov 3rd →

   
  
It’s that time again – Election Day is almost upon us! And though I am lucky enough to be unopposed for re-election as Ward 4 Alderman, I would still appreciate your vote on Tuesday, November 3rd. Continue reading Tony Lafuente Asking for your vote on Tuesday →

  
  
 
The Somerville Health and Human Services Department has scheduled two additional free public flu vaccination clinics. While there is no charge for vaccinations, attendees are asked to bring an insurance card if available. Those wanting a vaccine should wear clothing that allows easy access to the upper arm. Flu clinics will be held as follows: Continue reading Somerville More Free Flu Vaccine Clinics Scheduled for November 2015 →

Somerville youth conduct compliance checks, sticker shock campaign as part of prevention, enforcement strategies.
Continue reading Somerville:SCAP CONDUCTS ANNUAL ‘COMPLIANCE CHECKS’ AT LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSEES →

Small Business Support Program
Partnership with City of Somerville & Union Square Main Streets Gives Local Businesses Free Access to Marketing Consultants and Funding for Recommended Improvements Continue reading US2 Sponsors Round 2 Of Union Square →

  
Continue reading Please Remember to Vote for William A. (Bill) White JR. Alderman-At-Large on Nov 3rd →

Photos by Frank Santangelo 

Photo:New murals installed by Somerville Department of Public Works under the bridge by the Boathouse.

If you’ve ever driven down Mystic Ave., you’ve seen the results of this fantastic summer employment program for teens that combines hands-on environmental education with art. Continue reading New Murals Installed by Mystic Mural Project in Somerville →

Continue reading Somerville COA News →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, October 28, the 301sh day of 2015 with 64 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:12 and sunset is @ 5:44. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are, Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN:

1636 – Harvard College was founded in Massachusetts. The original name was Court of Massachusetts Bay Colony. It was the first school of higher education in America.   Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
The most exciting 5Km series in the City of Somerville just got more exciting as we reveal to the World who has done the first 2 races in the 2015-Somerville Trifecta 5Km Series Continue reading Who has done first 2 races in 2015 Somerville Trifecta 5Km Series →

  
The Somerville City Democratic Committee sponsored a forum and debate on Tuesday, October 27 at the SCATV studio for the candidates for Ward 4 School Committee. Continue reading SCATV:The Somerville City Democratic Committee Forum and Debate →

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

  Continue reading SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE TV (13/22) & Educational Channel 15 (15) →

Friends,

One week from today the citizens of Somerville will choose their leadership team for the next 2 years. Your support has meant so very much to me. Because of YOU I carry with me a sense of personal integrity.  Continue reading Mary Jo Rossetti:City Leadership →

SOMERVILLE – ResiStat neighborhood meetings are back. Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone invites residents to the Fall 2015 ResiStat Community Meetings, Continue reading FALL 2015 RESISTAT MEETING SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED →

  
 
SOMERVILLE – Can you just not hide your Somerville pride? Somerville residents, show us what’s awesome about your neighborhood and your local business district by sharing your #SquareFlair! Continue reading SOMERVILLE: SHARE YOUR #SquareFlair, HELP YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD GET CELEBRATORY BANNERS! →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, October 27, the 300th day of 2015 with 65 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:10 and sunset is @ 5:46. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are, Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1659 – William Robinson and Marmaduke Stevenson became the first Quakers to be executed in America.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

To read October 27th, 2015 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online click on linkOctober 27th, 2015 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

  
Happy 23rd wedding anniversary to the Amarals! Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series →

   
 
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Paul Glejzer, Gail Aylwood, Charles Viola, Erin DiBenedetto, Charlene Clifford Finos, Tommy Doucette, Joe Donnelly, Peter Petruzziello, Dennis Sullivan, Palmira Santos, Theresa Hussey Rogers, happy 8th birthday to Jordan Gorman, happy 1st birthday to Naomi Kiara Harrison and happy 94th birthday to Mama Emily Tauro
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

   

This past Saturday evening, a fundraiser was held at the Dante Club to help Amanda DaSilva, a long-time resident of Methuen and a former resident of Somerville. Continue reading Reality Bites by James Norton →

All New Show to Feature Lindsay Arnold, Sharna Burgess, Artem Chigvintsev, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Keo Motsepe, Peta Murgatroyd,

Emma Slater and Special Guest Stars to be Announced

Tickets on Sale Now!

Boston, MA (October 26, 2015) – Continue reading DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! ‘DANCE ALL NIGHT TOUR’ COMING TO CITI SHUBERT THEATRE ON JANUARY 7 →

   
 
On 10/25/2015, I, Officer Devin Schneider, was in full uniform assigned to marked unit East-1 during the evening shift. The following report is a summary of event that I witnessed that day, as they pertain to incident #15052717:
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Open container →

   
 
Due to an uptick in vandalism to both personal and public property effecting 81 through 89 Broadway I conducted surveillance between the hours of 0000 hours and 0200 hours on 10/24/2015. This damage/vandalism involved the deliberate spilling of an oily Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:DEFACEMENT MALICIOUS WANTON PROPERTY  →

Narrative

On 10/23/2015 I was present in the E911 Dispatch area and overheard a call for assistance from a XXXXX of Rossmore Street, for a suspect whom he was going to meet at his residence to sell his bicycle back to him for $40. XXXXX was alleging that this bicycle was stolen from him by this same suspect on 10/17 and that it was reported to police. 
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Open container and receiving stolen merchandise arrest →

   
 
On October 23,2015 at approx. 10:30 AM I was dispatched to 45 Marshall Street to assist the Fire Department with an Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: trespassing and resisting arrest →

   
 
Narrative

On Thursday, October 22, 2015, at 1057, while conducting speed enforcement on Alewife Brook Parkway with a handheld LIDAR unit, when I observed Massachusetts Registration 4HST40 heading south. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle →

   
 
Narrative

On around 0225 hours on 10/22/2015, and along with East 3 (OFC Sousa), I was dispatched to 20 Charlestown St for dispute. Prior to being dispatched to 20 Charlestown St, during roll call, the commander disseminated information of an incident, which had occurred late Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories; Larceny Over $250 →

   
 
During the above date and approximate time Officer Perrone was flagged down by XXXXX in the Fallas/Target parking lot. XXXXX told Officer Perrone that he observed the suspect take items in Fallas and conceal then in a knapsack. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Shoplifting at Target  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, October 26, the 299th day of 2015 with 66 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:09 and sunset is @ 5:47. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are, Mercury, Neptune & Saturn. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
10/19/2015 16:51:19

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MCGRATH HWY

ODONNELL , BRITTANY Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log (10/19/15-10/26/15) →

During the October SomerStreets Festival the City’s 19th Century Burial Ground is open to the public. This ghostly gathering treats visitors to a guided tour of the grave sites. At each site a Ghost from the deep and distant past will engage in a conversation about his or her life in Somerville in centuryies past. What a wonderful way this is to learn about our City from those who lived it. Continue reading Celebrating Somerville’s Historic Milk Row Cemetery/Ghosts of Somerville by Skip Murry →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, October 25, the 298th day of 2015 with 67 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:08 and sunset is @ 5:48. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are, Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1415 – In Northern France, England won the Battle of Agincourt over France during the Hundred Years’ War. Almost 6000 Frenchmen were killed while fewer than 400 were lost by the English.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
Condolences go out to the Ludwig and Haley families for the loss of Michele Haley.   Continue reading Somerville Remembering Michele Haley →

   
 
Photos by Frank Santangelo

The Fixer Fair celebrated repair! Don’t recycle it, FIX it. Repairing things helps the environment, is more economical, and teaches engineering to adults and kids. Blenders, cell phones, toasters, bikes, art objects, clothes, rice cookers, vacuums, laptops how many items in your home need repair?  Continue reading 2015 Somerville Fixer Fair →

   
 
Photos by Frank Santangelo

This past weekend, Somerville joined other communities and institutions across the country to celebrate the 5th annual Food Day. Continue reading Somerville Food Day 2015 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, October 24, the 297th day of 2015 with 68 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:07 and sunset is @ 5:50. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are, Mercury, Neptune & Saturn. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
Jimmy Roderick, the Unit A foreman at the Somerville Department of Public Works Building Maintenance Deptpartment with twenty five years on the job.
 Jimmy is a lifelong Somerville resident who grew up in the Union Square Area. Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Jimmy Roderick →

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Attention! The Summer hiatus is over! Bowling, Dalcroze Eurhythmics, Yoga and Walking Group are back! Please call Chris Kowaleski at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300 for more information on any of our Health & Wellness programs, start dates and times and for registration. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information →

Want to share a skill or support our schools and students in some other way? Join our volunteer team! Learn more by visiting http://www.somerville.k12.ma.us/volunteer or contact Jen Capuano at jcapuano@k12.somerville.ma.us.  Continue reading Connections: A Newsletter from the Somerville Public Schools – October 23, 2015 →

By Bob Katzen 

   THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of October 19-23.
CORPORATE GENDER DIVERSITY (S 1007) Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 40 -Report No. 42 October 19-23, 2015 →

  
Photo by William Tauro

This Veterans Day the Somerville Hair Cuttery salon is recognizing and giving back to former service men and women through its Share-a-Haircut program. For every adult haircut purchased on Wednesday, November 11th, a free haircut certificate will be donated to a veteran in the community. Hair Cuttery is partnering with local veterans organizations to reach those in need.

Don’t miss the latest Somerville Neighborhood News segments brought to you by the staff, interns and volunteers at Somerville Community Access Television. Below are the headlines and videos:
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Somerville Scholarship Foundation Celebrates 25th Anniversary – SNN #51

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(Cambridge, MA) The Inman Square Business Association announced their third annual Inman Square Harvest Hoedown event, set for Sunday, November 8 from 12PM to 4PM on Springfield Street in Cambridge. This event will take place rain or shine. This year’s event promises to be even bigger than last year with an increase in available tickets, a street closure and a large beer and cider garden. Continue reading The Inman Square Business Association announces Third Annual Inman Square Harvest Hoedown event on November 8.   →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, October 23, the 296th day of 2015 with 69 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:05 and sunset is @ 5:51. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are, Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1864 – During the U.S. Civil War, Union forces led by Gen. Samuel R. Curtis defeated the Confederate forces in Missouri that were under Gen. Stirling Price.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
To mark our 2015 All-America City win, we’re going to be hanging celebratory banners around Somerville. Unfortunately, we don’t have enough to blanket the whole city, so to decide where they’ll be hung we’re launching a friendly Square Flair competition.
Here’s how Square Flair works: Continue reading Somerville Launches New Friendly Square Flair Competition →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, October 22, the 295th day of 2015 with 70 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:04 and sunset is @ 5:53. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are, Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1746 – The College of New Jersey was officially chartered. It later became known as Princeton University.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
Editor-in-Chief Bill Keller moderates a White House talk with law enforcement leaders.
President Barack Obama and law enforcement leaders will sit down Thursday in a conversation with The Marshall Project as the president embarks on a new effort to reform the nation’s criminal justice system.  Continue reading PRISON POLICY AND THE PRESIDENT:A Conversation About Criminal Justice with President Obama →

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

  Continue reading SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE CONNECTION-City TV (13/22) & Educational Channel 15 (15) →

  
Honoring the memory of Tina DeLellis, we recognize the continued good work by others in the Somerville community. Continue reading Somerville Homeless Coalition:You’re Invited – Tina DeLellis Seventh Annual Luncheon →

   
 
$700K available to eligible nonprofits and private entities for remediating contaminated properties Continue reading EPA GRANT BOOSTS AVAILABLE FUNDING FOR BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT AND CLEANUP IN SOMERVILLE →

All community members are invited to a Playground Design meeting for the new Argenziano School Playground on Saturday morning, Oct. 24, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Continue reading Community Note: Lincoln Park Playground Design Meeting Oct. 24 →

Explore photo exhibit by Mario Quiroz celebrating the contributions of Somerville’s Latino Community at Opening Reception with Live Music
Tour City Hall in Spanish or English; Watch Mexican Craft Demo; Enjoy refreshments made by local Latino culinary entrepreneurs Continue reading OPENING RECEPTION, ESPÍRITU LATINO! PHOTO EXHIBIT & LATINO OPEN HOUSE @ SOMERVILLE CITY HALL →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, October 21, the 294th day of 2015 with 71 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:0 and sunset is @ 5:5. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are, Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1797 – “Old Ironsides,” the U.S. Navy frigate Constitution, was launched in Boston’s harbor.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

 
(Somerville, MA) For the fifth consecutive year, Naveo Credit Union participated in the Miracle Jeans Day initiative to raise funds for Boston Children’s Hospital, the local Miracle Network hospital. Continue reading Naveo Credit Union raises over $2,200 for Boston Children’s Hospital through the Miracle Jeans Day initiative →

Mayor Curtatone and City’s community-driven plan for area around new Green Line Station earn 
Continue reading GILMAN SQUARE STATION AREA PLAN WINS URBANISM AWARD →

  
The Boston Globe recently published an opinion piece by former drug czars William J. Bennett and John Walters, calling for our nation to “bring back the war on drugs.” After a trillion dollars spent and millions of lives lost and imprisoned, it is time to call a cease fire and assess the damage caused by these czar’s failed policy.  
Continue reading Commentary by Ward 1 Alderman Matthew McLaughlin →

Will offer guidance and technical assistance on business operations to eight businesses
Continue reading SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TARGETS EAST SOMERVILLE →

  
Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray:Somerville All Monster Mashed Up →

Click on link to read October 20th, 2015 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition OnlineOctober 20th, 2015 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

  
Happy 62nd Wedding Anniversary to Mr & Mrs Fred Caruso Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series →

Photos by Norman Jaillet

The Somerville Rampage Football Team is a Semi-Pro Football team and they are a recognized Non-Profit organization based out of the historic city of Somerville.  Continue reading Getting to Know The Somerville Rampage →

   
 
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays in the Ville this week! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Ginny Azulay Roche, Denise Lefebvre Ribeiro, Jim Roderick, Kate Donaghue, Joey DiOrio, Tony Rodrigues, Ron Glejzer, Laura Douglas, Linda Dove Mochi, Mrs Mitrano, John Gannon and Steven Catino and his lovely daughter Stephanie and Happy 3rd Birthday to Christopher James Maille Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

  
On Sunday, Oct. 25, Assembly Row and the Assembly Farmers Market will host FallFEST. Running from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., the event will include:
Kids crafts, face painting and trick-or-treating — kids are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes (begins at 11 a.m.) Continue reading FallFEST at Assembly Row Somerville  →

What a difference a few weeks makes. Lots to catch up on and plans to make… Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton →

BOSTON – A proposal by House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) to limit the amount of time sex offenders can secure a stay of final classification pending a court appeal is one step closer to becoming law, following its passage today in a modified form by the House of Representatives and state Senate.
Continue reading Rep. Jones’ proposal limiting sex offenders’ ability to stay their final classification on an appeal now on Governor’s desk →

By William Tauro 

This past Monday afternoon, over one hundred Seniors attended the Somerville Council on Aging’s Annual Senior’s Halloween Party at the Winter Hill Yacht Club.  Continue reading Somerville COA Annual Senior’s Halloween Party at WHYC →

Community stakeholders to develop a strategic plan that will inform creation of public benefits agreement for Union Square Continue reading PUBLIC INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN INNOVATIVE PUBLIC BENEFITS PROCESS →

  
Alternating odd- and even-side parking takes effect for winter 2015, with switch to even-side parking beginning during 2016-17 season. Major outreach campaign kicks off in 2016. Continue reading SOMERVILLE TO CHANGE SNOW EMERGENCY PARKING POLICY →

  
Continue reading Edith Chaille Memorial Transportation Fundraiser for Senior Transportation  →

   
 
THOMAS MCINTYRE Arrest 

On 10/15/2015 I was dispatched to 104 Pearson Ave, For an unwanted party who was in the residence refusing to leave. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Trespassing/B&E Arrest  →

MICHELLE M MCFAUN Arrest 

On October 15, 2015, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol in marked cruiser East 1. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:OUI/Drug Arrest →

10/13/2015 22:21:46

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PURIFORY , JOSEPH
Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log (10/12/15-10/19/15) →

Photos by Kim Moss

By William Tauro 

Attendees of the Somerville High School Scholarship Foundation 25th Anniversary Gala packed the grand ballroom of the Somerville/Boston Holiday Inn this past Saturday night in Somerville.  Continue reading Somerville High School Scholarship Foundation 25th Anniversary Gala →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, October 19, the 292nd day of 2015 with 73 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:0 and sunset is @ 5:5. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are, Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1765 – In the U.S., The Stamp Act Congress met and drew up a declaration of rights and liberties.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
I’d be honored to have one of your 4 votes for Alderman at Large on November 3rd

Dennis Sullivan

Photos by Frank Santangelo 
Continue reading MONSTER MASHED-UP AT SOMERSTREETS TAKES OVER SOMERVILLE AVE →

  
John Eleftherakis of John’s Auto Sales in Somerville is this weeks special person of the week because he’s a great guy and he’s always there to help assist his community when called upon.  Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week John Eleftherakis →

   
 
There’s a chill in the air as we head toward November. Enjoy the crisp New England weekends and evenings, and join us at one of the many events coming up in the next week or two. Check What’s Happening to learn more. Continue reading Connections: A Newsletter from the Somerville Public Schools – October 16, 2015 →

UPCOMING EVENTS

Attention! The Summer hiatus is over! Bowling, Dalcroze Eurhythmics, Yoga and Walking Group are back! Please call Chris Kowaleski at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300 for more information on any of our Health & Wellness programs, start dates and times and for registration.

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

  
By Bob Katzen 

   THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of October 12-16.
THEFT OF METALS (H 3806)

   House 151-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill creating a system governing the purchase and sale of secondary metals in Massachusetts. The measure is aimed at preventing the theft of scrap metal from job sites, vacant homes and farms.  Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 40 -Report No. 41 October 12-16, 2015 →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, October 17, the 290th day of 2015 with 7 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:58 and sunset is @ 6:00. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are, Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1739 – Thomas Coram was granted a Royal Charter from George II so a “hospital for the maintenance and education of exposed and deserted young children” in Londond, England.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

   
  
By Joe Curtatone 

Three months into its existence the Plainridge slots casino is seeing its revenue decline. Continue reading Plainridge Casino Reports Declining Revenue Since Opening in June →

  
Join us THIS weekend from Fri-Sun at Lyndell’s Bakery for our 3rd Annual Sean Collier Memorial Fundraiser Weekend, raising funds for the Sean Collier Memorial Scholarship Fund. $1 from every half moon sold all weekend will go directly to the fund. Continue reading Lyndell’s Bakery 3rd Annual Sean Collier Memorial Fundraiser Weekend →

  
ST CATHERINE’S PARISH will hold their annual Christmas Bazaar on Friday, November 13, 2014 from 2:00-8:00 p.m., and Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the parish hall, 179 Summer Street, Somerville. Silent Auction, games, raffles, jewelry, refreshments, items for sale, etc. Free Admission..

Photo by William Tauro 

   
 
On Wednesday, October 21st singer-songwriter Bob Forrest will perform at Johnny D’s in Somerville, MA. Continue reading Johnny D’s BOB FORREST – Somerville on 10/21 – ‘Survival Songs’ →

New US2-Workbar Partnership Brings Flexible Coworking Space To Union Square; Continue reading US2 Announces “Workbar Union” Open House & Community Week →

   
 
what: new music and dance
when: the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 27th, from 9 am till 5 pm.
where: The Center for Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave Somerville, MA 02143 Continue reading THANGsgiving 2015 at Center for Arts at the Armory →

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Come check out Food Day, presented by the Beacon Street Neighborhood Association. Continue reading What’s New in Ward 2 with Maryann Heuston →