Tuesday, December 1st 2015  
6:00-8:00 P.M.
Jake n’ Joe’s Sports Grille
1265 Main Street, Waltham MA (Exit 26 off Rt. 128) Continue reading Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian’s Annual Holiday Celebration →

On November 29, 2015, at 18:42 hours, Officer Soares and I were dispatched to Target, located at 180 Somerville Avenue, for a Larceny. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Shoplifting at Target →

   
 
I, Officer Christine Bork, report the following summary of events based on direct and indirect interview with the persons named.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Warrant Charges & Resisting Arrest →

11/23/2015 15:56:48

320 Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log (11/23/15-11/30/15) →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, November 30, the 334th day of 2015 with 31 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:52 and sunset is @ 4:13. 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: 1700 – 8,000 Swedish troops under King Charles XII defeated an army of at least 50,000 Russians at the Battle of Narva. King Charles XII died on this day.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Audi will work with Somerville to test self-parking cars at Assembly Row.
Courtesy release by Boston Business Journal
Continue reading Audi Will Test Self-Parking Cars at Assembly Row Somerville   →

Courtesy release By necn Nov 23, 2015

Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone responds to President Obama’s plan for the U.S. to take in 10,000 Syrian refugees. (Mayor Curtatone has offered his city as a sanctuary.)
Continue reading Mayor Joseph Curtatone Defending a Sanctuary For Refugees →

  
John Serpico’s last show directing Face Off at ImprovBoston was last night. He’d been either in the show or directing for 8 years. On to the next chapter!
  
Its a Girl!
Congratulations to Co-publisher James and his lovely wife Lynda Norton who just became grandparents again tonight on Thanksgiving Eve!
A new baby girl weighing 7lbs 4oz 20″ inches long. Luna Alexandria Norton parents Corey Norton and Alyssa Rodzak. Time born 2:13pm last week in Lincoln IL Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series  →

 
Sunday at 11:00am – 2:00pm

  Continue reading Santa Paws at Assembly Row at Assembly Square Somerville  →

Saturday, December 5 at 1:00pm – 5:00pm

  Continue reading Somerville All-America City Grooversity Festival →

  
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays in the Ville this week! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Janet Belloste Flynn, Peter Forcellese, Susan Caron, Tracy Desmond, James. M. Veneziano, John J Alberts, Lee Anderson and Joanne Montalto Keefe Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week  →

  
Sent in by Doti Wedge-Metivier at Union Sq, Somerville.

Loving our Neighborhood 🎄
Christmas Tree!!! Thank you City of Somerville, and all of Santa’s 🎅🏽 Helpers! 

The best decorating! You Rock!!

  
By Frank Santangelo

Jason Fucile, a life long Somerville resident and a Somerville High School graduate of the class of 1999.  Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Jason Fucile →

  
As part of our “Humor for Humanity” mission, 

10% of net proceeds from our New Year’s Eve show will be donated to Globe Santa. Globe Santa provides holiday toys for needy children in Massachusetts. Continue reading Jimmy Tingle:New Year Eve Tix Discount; Funny Pilgrim Video; Pro Immigrant Event & More →

  
Please join us at the Chamber’s special Business After Hours

5-7PM, Thursday, December 3, 2015

Center for the Arts at the Armory

191 Highland Avenue Continue reading Somerville Chamber of Commerce Special Business After Hours December 3  →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, November 28, the 332nd day of 2015 with 33 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:50 and sunset is @ 4:13. 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  →

BOSTON- Senators from the Cambridge delegation recently joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass legislation covering veterans, public education and social media privacy. These votes came during the last formal legislative session for the legislature until January. Continue reading Stolen Valor Act Law Passed: Senators Vote to Pass Legislation on Veterans, Healthy Youth, Physical Education, & Social Media Privacy →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, November 27, the 331st day of 2015 with 34 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:48 and sunset is @ 4:14. 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: 1684 – Japan’s shogun Yoshimune Tokugawa was born.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

By: VIA and RMA

Last Wednesday, November 18th, Viasworld TV attended a wine tasting event at the Charlesmark Hotel and Lounge in Boston. This event known as the “Wine Tasting Party” takes place every third Wednesday of every month. Continue reading Boston’s Charlesmark Hotel and Lounge Wine Tasting Event Declared a Hit →

By Bob Katzen 

  THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local senators on roll calls from prior legislative sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.
CHILD EXPLOITATION (S 2048)
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 40 – Report No. 47 November 27, 2015 →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, November 26, the 330th day of 2015 with 35 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:47 and sunset is @ 4:14. 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: 1716 – The first lion to be exhibited in America went on display in Boston, MA.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
Congratulations to Co-publisher James and his lovely wife Lynda Norton who just became grandparents again tonight on Thanksgiving Eve! Continue reading Its a Girl! →

SOMERVILLE – Somerville’s annual holiday celebrations are back for December 2015! Rounding out the City’s year-long event series, the Christmas Tree Lighting, ceremonial Menorah Lighting, and the Somerville Arts Council’s Illuminations Tours are scheduled for December, kicking off on the City Hall Concourse. Continue reading CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, MENORAH LIGHTING, ILLUMINATIONS TOUR ROUND OUT CITY’S 2015 HOLIDAY EVENTS IN DECEMBER →

   
 
Photos by Chris Senate

By William Tauro 

This past Tuesday afternoon , the Somerville Rotary Club hosted its Annual Service Club Luncheon Meeting at the Somerville Holiday Inn.   Continue reading Somerville Rotary Club Hosts Annual Service Club Meeting  →

Somerville, MA – Now that Somerville’s summer markets have closed and there’s a sharp chill in the air it’s time to shift the action indoors. Continue reading Somerville Winter Farmers Market opens December 5, 2015 →

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

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

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, November 25, the 328th day of 2015 with 37 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:45 and sunset is @ 4:15. 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:​ 1615 – French King Louis XIII married Ann of Austria. They were both 14 years old.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

November 24th, 2015 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online Click on link to read:November 24th, 2015 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

Photos by Frank Santangelo 
Continue reading Somerville Gets Its 50ft Christmas Trees →

BOSTON – “As elected representatives of communities north and west of Boston that are negatively impacted by recently announced cuts to commuter rail service, we and our staffs met with representatives of the Massachusetts Bay Transportations Authority (MBTA) Continue reading Statement of Legislators Following Meeting with MBTA & MassDOT Representatives Regarding Announced Commuter Rail Service Cuts →

Photos by Frank Santangelo   
 

It seems as though we have danced this dance before, haven’t we? Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton →

Five words or less(NewsUSA) – Taking the step up from baby food to table food requires a key skill: chewing. Chewing is a learned skill, and parents can help their babies make the transition by offering a mix of appropriately textured foods. Continue reading Is Your Baby Ready for Chewing? →

   
 
Fall Views left behind in Somerville Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray →

  
School partnering with Lesley University Graduate School of Education to create hands-on learning space focused on Science and Inquiry-based learning Continue reading Kennedy School to Launch Makerspace/Innovation Lab →

   
 
On November 22, 2015, at approximately 22:55 hours, while patrolling ward 2, Officer Soares and I, came across a three vehicle accident at 588 Somerville Avenue, which is a public way. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:OUI Arrest  →

 
On 11/20/15 at approximately 5:20 PM, I, Officer Mark Pulli badge #311, while assigned to Assembly Row Unit Alpha-2, was dispatched to the Brooks Brothers store for a report of a female shoplifter.  Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Larceny at Assembly Row →

   
 
The following is a summary of the details related to this incident.

     On November 19, 2015 at approximately 1212 hours, while working as marked unit Alpha 1, I was contacted by Sports Authority loss prevention associates XXXXX and YYYYY. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Shoplifting & Drug Charges at Sports Authority →

   
 
The following is a summary of the details related to this incident.

     On November 15, 2015 at approximately 1725 hours, while operating as marked unit Alpha 1, I was contacted on my department issued cell phone by Home Depot loss prevention associate XXXXX. XXXXX informed me that he had just observed a gentleman in Home Depot conceal two bundles of copper wire under his jacket. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Shoplifting at Home Depot  →

11/16/2015 15:59:43

499

FOLEY ST

CAPOTOSTO , PAUL

52 NEPONSET ST REVERE MA

SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION, 3R Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log (11/16/15-11/23/15) →

Come and join us at our Somerville Lions Club Annual Holiday Party  Continue reading Somerville Lions Club Annual Holiday Party →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, November 23, the 325th day of 2015 with 38 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:44 and sunset is @ 4:16. 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:​ 1765 – Frederick County, MD, repudiated the British Stamp Act.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

   
 
Turn your favorite photos into “Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments!” Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series  →

  
  
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays in the Ville this week. Happy Birthday greeting go out to Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week  →

Hosted by Assembly Row at Assembly Square  Continue reading Black Friday on The Row Somerville Nov 27th →

’Tis the season for holiday traditions, and we hope you’ll help us start a new one along The Row. Join us Saturday, Nov. 28 from 5-7 p.m. for a fun-filled event that will feature a unique lighting of our iconic metal trusses. It’s something that’s certain to be seen from near and far throughout the holidays.  Continue reading Somerville:Light Up The Row →

  
Have you spotted Charlie?

 Lost Maine Coone cat, grey and white, named Charlie. Last seen at 45 Warner St. Medford, MA 02155. Please call 8023638094 with any sightings Continue reading Lost Dogs & Cats From Somerville  →

The legal term for when a group of people surrounds someone and then proceeds to punch, kick and choke that person is assault and battery. Continue reading Mayor Joseph Curtatone on:Black Activist Punched at Trump Rally →

Somerville Remembering Kostas Kargatzis

Kostas was a resident of Somerville as well as the founder of the former Ocean Reef Restaurant that was located on Elm Street in Somerville.
Continue reading Somerville, In Memory Of →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, November 22, the 325th day of 2015 with 39 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:43 and sunset is @ 4:17. 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: 1699 – A treaty was signed by Denmark, Russia, Saxony and Poland for the partitioning of the Swedish Empire.   Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

By Frank Santangelo 

Jay Quinn, is a lifelong Somerville resident of Shore Drive and a Somerville High School ‘Class of 78’ graduate. He’s also a fifteen year veteran of the Somerville Department of Public Works.  Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Jay Quinn →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, November 21, the 325th day of 2015 with 40 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:41 and sunset is @ 4:18. 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: 1620 – The Mayflower reached Provincetown, MA. The ship discharged the Pilgrims at Plymouth, MA, on December 26, 1620.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Over 125 million girls and women worldwide have suffered the devastating health impact of FGM: female genital mutilation. In Mali, one of the world’s poorest countries, over 80% of all women have been cut, usually as children. Continue reading Somerville’s Healthy Tomorrow Tree & Rug Sale: Benefit to stop FGM in Mali, Dec. 12-13, 2015 →

   

Send us your photo find of The Somerville News Weekly and we’ll post it for the world to see! 

  
Connections: A Newsletter from the Somerville Public Schools – November 20, 2015  Continue reading Connections: A Newsletter from the Somerville Public Schools – November 20, 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 November 16-20.
PUBLIC RECORDS (H 3858) Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 40 -Report No. 46 November 16-20, 2015 →

Sunday, November 22nd 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Location: CrossFit, 35 Prospect St
If you haven’t heard, the City of Somerville recently released a draft copy of the Union Square and Boynton Yards Neighborhood Plan. Continue reading A Neighborhood Conversation on the Neighborhood Plan →

Youth Activity Fair, live entertainment, workshops with renowned percussion ensembles will take over ESCS on Dec. 5 for residents of all ages, FREE! Continue reading DANCE, LEARN, PLAY AT ALL-AMERICA CITY GROOVERSITY FESTIVAL DEC. 5 →

UPCOMING EVENTS

Cross Street Center – 165 Broadway –There are programs and services for YOU at our Cross Street Center we have low-cost, healthy, hot lunch program, Continue reading Somerville Council on AgingWeekly Organizational Updates & Information →

  
By William Tauro 

Here’s your chance to purchase a piece of Somerville Political History. Ward 4 Somerville Alderman Tony Lafuenti has placed his home located at 137 Sycamore Street In Somerville on the market.  Continue reading Ward 4 Somerville Alderman Tony Lafuente’s Home Gets Listed on the Market  →

   
 
Photos by Kim Moss
By William Tauro 
The Somerville Kiwanis Club hosted their Annual Council on Aging Thanksgiving Dinner this past Tuesday night at the Somerville High School in the Culinary Arts Room.   Continue reading 2015 Somerville Kiwanis Annual Seniors Thanksgiving Dinner →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, November 20, the 324th day of 2015 with 41 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:40 and sunset is @ 4:25. 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: 1789 – New Jersey became the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Attention Somerville residents who have your streets swept on the second and fourth Thursdays! Beginning in November 2015, streets on the fourth Thursday route will be swept on the Monday immediately following Thanksgiving. Continue reading Additional Street Sweeping Day Added for Residents on Fourth Thursday Routes (Thanksgiving Day) →

Invited guest speakers – Senator Patricia Jehlen and Representatives Christine Barber, Denise Provost and Timothy Toomey!  Continue reading Chamber Breakfast Forum with State House Delegation →

  
By William Tauro

The FBI searched a location in Somerville late Wednesday evening hoping to find leads in connection with the recent Worcester Armory robbery of stolen guns.  Continue reading FBI Search Somerville Location for Worcester Armory Stolen Gun Heist Suspect  →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, November 19, the 323rd day of 2015 with 42 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:38 and sunset is @ 4:20. 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: 1794 – Britain’s King George III signed the Jay Treaty. It resolved the issues left over from the Revolutionary War.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
Saying America needs to “double down” on its values, Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone said the U.S. and Massachusetts should “absolutely” welcome Syrian refugees seeking political asylum.
Read article:

http://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_coverage/2015/11/somerville_mayor_mass_should_absolutely_welcome_syrian_refugees

From Saturday, Nov. 21 at 1 a.m. through Sunday, Nov 22 at approximately midnight, Keolis construction personnel will be working at the Park St. railroad crossing to remove and replace existing track structures, requiring the closure of Park St. between Somerville Ave. and Beacon St. (open to abutters only) throughout the weekend. During the work, detours will be posted as follows: Continue reading CONSTRUCTION ALERT: Park Street Closed 11/21 and 11/22 for Railroad Construction →

Photo by Frank Santangelo 

By William Tauro 
This past Wednesday, protestors assembled outside in front of Somerville City Hall.  Continue reading Protestors Outside Somerville City Hall →

  
Continue reading Somerville COA Event Update →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, November 18, the 322ndh day of 2015 with 43 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:38 and sunset is @ 4:20. 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: 1477 – William Caxton produced “Dictes or Sayengis of the Philosophres,” which was the first book to be printed in England.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Join Mayor Joseph Curtatone and Ward 1 Alderman Matthew McLaughlin on Friday, Nov. 20 at 10:30 a.m. for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Symphony Park. Continue reading Somerville Symphony Park Ribbon Cutting 11/20    →

  
Extended To November 30th
 
Somerville, MA — Union Square Station Associates (US2) today announced the deadline for applications for the City of Somerville’s Technical Assistance Program has been extended by two weeks to November 30th.

 
The program is sponsored by US2 and Union Square Main Streets, delivered by business consulting firm Retail Continue reading Small Business Support Program Application Deadline →

   
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 This Thursday (11/19) a fundraising event is being hosted at the Joshua Tree in Davis Square  Continue reading Tufts Relay for Life Event in Somerville →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, November 17, the 321st day of 2015 with 44 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:36 and sunset is @ 4:21. 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: 1558 – Elizabeth I ascended the English throne upon the death of Queen Mary Tudor.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

November 17th, 2015 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition OnlineClick on link to read:November 17th, 2015 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

  
The Tumble Inn Diner’s Fantastic Crew!M

 
Mike Dwyer and his lovely daughter Darcy on Vacation in India.  Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series  →

  
  
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Joseph Nardella, Maryjean Cincotta, Kerri Gentz, John Gentile, Jeff Adams, Fernanda Braga, AL Baldasaro, Joe Baldasaro, Susan McDonald Nionakis, Adita Vazquez, Makena Chaille, Amy Clark, Janelle Hamel, Bob Hickey, Hank Davison, Madison Biagiotti, Jim Legee and Courtney O’Keefe’s little niece Shayne O’Keefe Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week  →

Sometimes an eye for an eye is just what the doctor ordered… Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton →

The Somerville Health and Human Services Department has scheduled an additional free public flu vaccination clinic. While there is no charge for vaccinations, attendees are asked to bring an insurance card if available. Continue reading Free Flu Vaccine Clinic at City Hall Annex 11/19 →

Community stakeholders to work with nationally renowned LOCUS organization on Union Square public benefits framework Continue reading SOMERVILLE PROGRAM TO ADVANCE NEW NATIONAL MODEL FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS PROCESS: STRATEGY LEADERS FOR PROCESS ANNOUNCED →

  
By William Tauro
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Assembly Row as work crews install the first Christmas tree of the year. 

Senator Sal DiDomenico recently took part in a panel discussion at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government on how we can get young people more engaged in the political process. Continue reading Senator DiDomenico Speaks at Harvard University Kennedy School of Government →

BOSTON – State education leaders, including Senator Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville), recently released the recommendations of the Foundation Budget Review Commission, appointed to examine the adequacy and effectiveness of the state’s education funding formula. Continue reading Bipartisan Commission Issues Report Calling for Improvements to School Funding Formula →

  
The Somerville High School Track Parents & Alumni Club (SHS Track PAC) is hosting the 24th Annual Holiday Arts & Craft Fair on Saturday, November 28th from 9am-3pm in the Brune Fieldhouse at SHS. 120 artisans from all over New England will display unique items for sale and our Country Store raffle table will offer a chance to win valuable prizes and gifts- Admission is free. A breakfast/lunch table will be open for business as well. SHS Track PAC supports the Cross Country & Track teams at SHS and provides scholarships to SHS athletes.

   
 
On Friday, November 13, 2015, while assigned to the Traffic Unit, I was on patrol when I observed Massachusetts Registration 972RX3, a black Land Rover SUV, fail to stop at the red light at Broadway and Curtis Street. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle Arrest →

   
 
On November 13th, 2015, I, Officer James Torres, was in full uniform while assigned to marked unit East 4 during the evening shift, along with Officer Devin Schneider. The following report is a summary of events that I witnessed that day, as they pertain to incident 15056134: Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Disorderly Conduct & Resisting Arrest  →

   
 
On 11/15/15 at approximately 5:34am, I was patrolling in marked unit East-3 in full uniform when I, along with East-2 ofc. Ramirez and S8 Sgt. Ward, were dispatched to 96 Highland Avenue, a public way in the city of Somerville, for an assist. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Alleged Drunk Driver Slumped Behind the Wheel & Resisting Arrest →

   
 
The following is a brief summary of the incident. It does not contain every minute detail of the arrest. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Shoplifting at Market Basket  →

The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident #15056269:

Members of the Somerville Police Department Drug Control Unit initiated a drug investigation of Mr. Steca Thelemaque and his alleged role in the ongoing distribution of Heroin. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Multiple Drug Arrests →

   
 
On the Morning of Friday, November 13, 2015 I was assigned to marked unit E-3. While travelling westbound on Washington Street, a public way in the City of Somerville, I randomly queried Mass Reg 198-XP9 from the laptop in the police vehicle. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:LICENSE SUSPENDED, OP MV WITH c90 S23 Arrest →

   
 
On November 13, 2015 while on patrol in marked unit East-2 with Officer Ramirez, we were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash at 216 McGrath Highway (a public way in the city of Somerville). Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:OUI Liquor Arrest →

   
 
On November 12, 2015 I Orlando Jacquet was assigned to marked unit East 1 with Officer Van Nostrand. At approximately 10:01 PM we were dispatched to KMART for a larceny in progress. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Shoplifting at KMart Assembly Square & Drug Possession Arrest →

   
 
On November 11, 2015, at 20:58 hours, Officer Soares and I were dispatched to Star Market, located at 14 McGrath Highway, for a shoplifter. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Shoplifting at Twin City Plaza →

   
 
On Tuesday, November 10, 2015, while on full uniformed patrol in marked unit 876, I(Officer Eric O’Brien), along with my FTO(Officer Patrick Canty), was dispatched to the Powder House Rotary, for an operator who possibly fell asleep at the wheel. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Suspended License Arrest →

   
 
The following is a brief summary of the incident. It does not contain every minute detail of the arrest. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Shoplifting at Star Market Twin City Somerville →

11/09/2015 23:41:07

14

MCGRATH HWY Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 11/9/15-11/16/15 →

Bryan Bishop, current Deputy Commissioner & Chief of Staff of Boston Veterans’ Services, named new Director of Somerville Veterans Services
Continue reading New Somerville Director of Veterans Services Announced →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, November 16, the 320th day of 2015 with 45 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:35 and sunset is @ 4:22. 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: 1776 – British troops captured Fort Washington during the American Revolution.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
If the 2016 Presidential Election Was to Be held Today, Who Would You Vote for President?
Continue reading Here’s this Week’s Somervillen Voice Topic of The Week Choice and You Decide! →

Event Organizers Joanne Rivieccio and Judy Walker  
 

By William Tauro 

Hundreds of people attended the Annual Celebration of Life Event that was held at the Arts at the Armory on Highland Avenue this past Sunday.  Continue reading Celebration of Life Event in Somerville a Huge Success →

  
By William Tauro

Somerville resident Jim Legee celebrated his 90th birthday with a birthday bash thrown in his honor at the Montvale Plaza.  Continue reading Jim Legee of Somerville Turns 90 Years Old →

   
 
Picture 1. Monument at Milk Row Cemetery. It is the oldest Civil War Monument in the United States.

Picture 2. Wreath presentation.
Continue reading  Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray →

Photos by Kim Moss

By William Tauro 

This past Saturday night, Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone hosted his “Second Annual Thanksgiving with the Mayor” event.  Continue reading Joseph Curtatone’s 2nd Annual Somerville Seniors Thanksgiving Event With The Mayor →

  
By Mayor Joseph Curtatone

First off, my deepest thanks to all of the veterans out there for your service. Second, we need to do better by our vets than to recognize their contributions once a year. We are still at war. We have soldiers fighting and dying for our country. Continue reading Somerville Mayor Thanks Vets “We need to do better by our vets” But Reminds All “We are still at war”  →

   
 
When it comes to housing prices, we are fighting a regional battle. There’s lot of factors beyond any one entity’s control causing this effect. Yet the solution is we have to act locally and think regionally. Continue reading Housing Price Battles by Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone →

By Frank Santangelo

Eric is a lifelong resident of Somerville and a graduate of Somerville High School. He later graduated UMass Boston with a B.A. and New England School of Law with a J.D.
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Somerville Firefighter Eric Saulnier →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, November 15, the 319th day of 2015 with 46 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:34 and sunset is @ 4:23. 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: 1777 – The Continental Congress approved the Articles of Confederation, precursor to the U.S. Constitution. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
We are here! We are back and better than before! V I L L E N S, you know! Wish us luck!! villens for life! Somerville Pop Warner 🏆❤️🎉🏈

By William Tauro 

Congratulations to local, good guys who are celebrating their second successful year in business at the Tumble Inn Diner.
Rick Scirocco of Somerville and Laurie Cunha of East Boston, who prepared and put out an enormous amount of great dishes of well prepared food for the general public to enjoy and help celebrate , their second anniversary of opening the diner. Continue reading Somerville Entrepreneur’s Tumble Inn Diner Celebrates Second Anniversary  →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, November 14, the 318th day of 2015 with 47 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:33 and sunset is @ 4:24. 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: 1832 – The first streetcar went into operation in New York City, NY. The vehicle was horse-drawn and had room for 30 people.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

On Monday, November 9, 2015, a small contingent of your Massachusetts Motorcycle Association visited the State House to participate in a hearing held by the Joint Committee on Transportation. Continue reading MMA Update: MA Joint Committee on Transportation ­ MMA positions on several Bills heard →

   
 
Please join us for our Breakfast Forum with Somerville’s State House delegation.  Continue reading Somerville Chamber of Commerce Breakfast with State House Delegation →

  
Obviously greater Boston hasn’t seen anything like the scale of the tragedy in #Paris, but we know the hurt. Whenever I see news of a terrorist attack, my first thought is of Sean Collier and the terrible, senseless act that took his life. I know the anger, the sadness, the shock. Continue reading Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone on Paris Terrorist Attack →

By Bob Katzen 

  THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local representatives and senators on roll calls from prior legislative sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 40 – Report No. 45 November 13, 2015 →

I’m really unhappy about the intense planting and sculpted giant pots tiles bunches flowers bushes trees lights and where Mt Pleasant St. Starts Mt Vernon St which at the end is the Through way to Assemble Mall George St Lincoln St and the next small terr.Now have bricked in Islands and none of the above.The Muriel under the under pass was ripped for so long now it is gone and there is a white painted wall.  Continue reading Recent Comment on TheSomervillenewsweekly.com Re:New Trees Being Placed Along Broadway Somerville  →

By William Tauro

Congratulations to 18 year old Christopher J. Pedro, a 2015 Somerville High School graduate who completed his training and became a United States Marine on Friday, November 13, 2015 at Parris Island.  Continue reading 2015 Somerville High Graduate Becomes a US Marine  →

  
Reported by WCVB TV
SOMERVILLE, Mass. -The mayor of Somerville vows to fight a proposed footbridge that would span the Mystic River and link his city to the Wynn casino being built on the other side in Everett.

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The Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) announced today a series of meetings marking the next step in the Somerville Zoning Overhaul process. Continue reading Meetings Planned to Discuss Somerville Zoning Overhaul →

Union Square’s New Kitchen Incubator!

Just outside Somerville’s Union Square, Union Kitchen is Somerville’s new – and only! – culinary incubator. Continue reading Somerville Arts Council Nibble Entrpreneurship Program →