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, English Conversation Practice, Creative Arts Programming, Multicultural Programming and Fit-4-Life exercise. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information →

The votes are in! Following the week-long #SquareFlair competition, the City of Somerville is excited to announce that FOUR Somerville squares will receive commemorative 2015 All-America City banners! Taking the top spot, Magoun Sq. will be the first to receive the banners. Runners up, Assembly Sq., Davis Sq., and Ball Sq. will also receive banners in the coming weeks. Continue reading Somerville #SquareFlair Winners Announced! →

by Vanessa Chamberlin

Thanksgiving is such a great holiday. We take time to be with our loved ones and be thankful for our relationships, our health, and our opportunities. It’s a time to celebrate the harvest and all of the wonderful flavors and colors and textures of autumnal foods – and the best part? All of the best fall foods are plant-based! And there are plenty of ways to celebrate and incorporate them into the holiday season. Continue reading Five Tips for a Happy and Healthy Plant-Based Thanksgiving →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, November 13, the 317th day of 2015 with 48 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:32 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: 1775 – During the American Revolution, U.S. forces captured Montreal.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

SOMERVILLE — Chief David Fallon reports that the Somerville Police Department, in conjunction with the MA Municipal Police Training Council, hosted a free, FBI- Law Enforcement Executive Development (LEEDA) Association Supervisor Leadership Institute at the department’s headquarters last week. Police held the course from Oct. 26-30. Somerville Lt. Gerard Rymill, Lt. Sean Sheehan, Sgt. John Tam and Sgt. Diogo DeOliveira attended. Continue reading Somerville Police Host  FBI-LEEDA Supervisor Leadership Institute →

Photos by Kim Moss

By William Tauro

Mayor Joseph Curtatone and the City of Somerville honored Somerville’s veterans at the Somerville Allied Veterans Council Annual Veterans Day Ceremony.  Continue reading Honoring Those Who Served at Somerville’s Veterans Day Ceremony →

  
The City Solicitor, in consultation with the Attorney General’s Office, has determined that Thursday’s Board of Aldermen meeting has NOT been properly noticed and must be canceled. The notice of this meeting was posted Tuesday evening, which was NOT in compliance with the State Open Meeting Law. Continue reading This Week’s Thursday Somerville BOA Meeting CANCELED →

On October 4th, 2015 my family was struck by an awful tragedy, the sudden death of my brother, a Somerville Fire Fighter Robert F Quinn, aka Uncle Robbie. Continue reading A Letter Of Thanks From The Family of Somerville FireFighter Robert F Quinn →

  
CITY OF SOMERVILLE

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

IFB # 16-46

The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department invites sealed bids for:

One (1), fifty-five (55) to sixty (60) feet in height Continue reading CITY OF SOMERVILLE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT Legal Ad Notice →

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 Beautiful Food at Cross Street by Maureen Bastardi  →

  
By William Tauro
The famous iconic standup cut-out of George that has resided in Woody’s Liquor Store for many years has been stolen.  Continue reading Wanted: Somerville’s George Dead or Alive →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, November 12, the 316th day of 2015 with 49 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:29 and sunset is @ 4:27. 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: 1799 – Andrew Ellicott Douglass witnesses the Leonids meteor shower from a ship off the Florida Keys.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, November 11, the 315th day of 2015 with 50 to follow. Today is Veteran’s Day in the United States. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:29 and sunset is @ 4:27. 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: 1620 – The Mayflower Compact was signed by the 41 men on the Mayflower when they landed in what is now Provincetown Harbor near Cape Cod. The compact called for “just and equal laws.”  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
 Find out about new Cinema Somerville movies, get audio sweetening tips and learn more about upcoming events!
Continue reading Learn all about the latest SCATV happenings, classes, events, programs and updates in episode #7 of “What’s New @SCATV.” →

  
Dear members, 

As some of you may already know, I am stepping down as Executive Director of Somerville Local First. It has been an honor to lead Somerville Local First for the last three years, working with all of you in such a wonderful and collaborative city. It was a true pleasure to work with one of the most committed and energetic boards I’ve ever met. Continue reading Monthly News from Somerville Local First:Executive Director, Kat Rutkin, Says goodbye/ Courtney O’Keefe as interim Executive Director… →

BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY AWARD is presented on November 10, 2015 for outstanding dedication and effort to: Officer Ashley Catatao Continue reading Somerville Police Department BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY AWARD →

  
Olde Magoun Saloon 5Km

Olde Magoun Saloon

518 Medford Street Continue reading Olde Magoun Saloon 5Km – 10/15/2015 results →

  
 
Over time, moments escape the memory and become fractured images or vague feelings; enough to elicit emotions but not enough to recall accurately. My experience as a soldier in Iraq was very much like this: a blur of chaos, intensity and the occasional good time, that is so surreal, I have to remind myself these events even happened. Continue reading Why Iraq Still Matters by Matthew McLaughlin →

A group of men sat prattling on about the latest Patriots win as they tore pieces of green and purple paper into tiny shreds. The co-mingling notes of Spanish, English, Italian and shared laughter wafted from the smaller activity room where the sheets were assembled on an enlarged butterfly. In the end, on the wall, their collective energy and effort represented much more than a beautiful piece of art- it was a symbol of a community creation. Continue reading Somerville: Windsor House Adult Day Health Center: You’re Never Too Old to Create               →

  
Please join us for this (FREE) event on Saturday, December 5. There will be live music, food, and activities for children and adults of all ages. More info to follow.

  
Somerville High School Project Community Forum, Nov. 19

Come learn about potential new plans for the High School. 

The Somerville High School Project Committee has been busy reviewing options for bringing our 19thcentury Somerville High School building into the 21st century, and we invite you to attend a Community Forum to discuss our work so far. Continue reading Somerville High School’s Future →

   
 
 Quik Mart on Highland Ave. and 231 Lowell St

November 9, 2015 Update: Current & Proposed Real Estate Development Projects in Ward 5
There’s a lot of development happening in Ward 5 and around the City, despite uncertainty due to the Administration’s plan to reintroduce a comprehensive proposed overhaul of the City’s zoning code in March 2016. Continue reading Mark Niedergang, Ward 5 Alderman:Real Estate Development Projects in Ward 5 →

  
Members of the Somerville Police Honor Guard representing the department shown here at a recent funeral in New York City a week ago. 

   
  
REUNION DETAILS

DATE: NOVEMBER 27, 2015
Continue reading SHS Class of 85 Reunion  →

  
By Frank Santangelo 
Tis the season. Stringing the lights. I know everyone thinks it’s too early but it takes a good month to get them in, so hush!

  
On Wednesday, November 11, Somerville City Hall and other City offices will be closed for Veterans Day. If your trash day is normally on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, you will have a one-day delay this week. Street sweeping is cancelled for Wednesday and parking meters will not be in effect

   
   
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Now with over 13,500 Facebook Likes!

  
Photo by Matthew McLaughlin

  
Host Your Office Holiday Event With Us!

Private Parties Available * Gift Certificates

Open Mic Every Friday 8-10PM

1137 Broadway Somerville MA 02144 

(617)776-2800

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, November 10, the 314th day of 2015 with 51 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:28 and sunset is @ 4:28. 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  →

Click on link to read:November 10th, 2015 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition OnlineNovember 10th, 2015 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

   
 
By William Tauro

This year’s 2015 Edith Chaille Memorial Trans Fund was held at the Winter Hill Yacht Club in Somerville. 

Over one hundred Somerville senior citizens attended the annual event.
Continue reading 2015 Edith Chaille Memorial Trans Fund  →

Come learn about potential new plans for the High School.
Continue reading Somerville High School Project Community Forum, Nov. 19 →

   
 
Seventh and eighth concerts of the season, many more on the horizon

notloB Music contact Jeff Boudreau – 413-658-4585 – notlobmusic@gmail.com, https://sites.google.com/site/notlobmusic/ Continue reading Back-to-back acoustic string band concerts to be presented at Arts at the Armory in Somerville →

   
  
UPCOMING EVENTS

Berklee College of Music – Fabulous array of vocal, cabaret and instrumental performances – dates are as follows: Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information →

  
  
1. View from Prospect Hill

2. Foss Park
Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray →

Pick up your copy today! 

   
 
SARAH VICTORIA WHITMAN Arrest
On Saturday, November 7, 2015, I Officer Paul Beckford was on duty for the Somerville Police Department for the City of Somerville as patrol unit East 1. At approximately 2:30 AM, I observed a Massachusetts Registration 1BY841 driving the wrong way towards oncoming vehicles on McGrath Hwy. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:OUI Liquor Arrest →

   
 
ERICK DAVID GIRON RAMIREZ Arrest

At approximately 10:33 pm, I, along with Officer Devin Schneider, were heading eastbound on Medford street when we were cut off by a black Mercedes, MA Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police StoriesOUI Arrest →

   
 
DEREK AGRESTI Arrest

On Thursday, 11/5/2015, I, Officer DiFava, was on duty for the Somerville Police operating marked cruiser 876. At approximately 1310 hrs, I was dispatched to Statue Park in Davis Square for a report of a man who was exposing himself. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:LEWD, WANTON & LASCIVIOUS CONDUCT c272 S53 →

JASON WILLIAM HICKEY Arrest

On 11/3/15 at approximately 6:40 PM, I, Officer Mark Pulli badge #311, while assigned to Assembly Row Unit Alpha-2, received a call on my department issued phone from XXXXX, Kmart Loss Prevention agent, who stated he had just apprehended a male shoplifter. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Larceny over $250 at Kmart assembly Row →

  
 
11/03/2015 16:08:23

MAHONEY , DANNI

70 BOSTON STREET SOMERVILLE MA

INCAPACITATED PERSONS PROTECTI

11/03/2015 14:49:13 Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log (11/3/15-11/9/15) →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, November 9, the 313th day of 2015 with 52 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:26 and sunset is @ 4:29. 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: 1857 – The “Atlantic Monthly” first appeared on newsstands and featured the first installment of “The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table” by Oliver Wendell Holmes.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

   
 
Accounting-Ray Snow Sr

Advertising-Somerville News Weekly

Apartments-Century 21 Commonwealth

Architects-Fedral Realty Continue reading Somerville News Weekly 2015 Best of the Best →

   
 
1. Happy 31st Wedding Anniversary to Mary Ellen and David Ford

2. Maria Curtatone feeling proud of her son Michael Gabriel who was nominated Student of the Week and Anne Cassesso! Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series  →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

Photos by Frank Santangelo 
By William Tauro 

Dozens of people attended this weekend’s 2015 All American City event that took place at the Somerville City Hall Concourse on Saturday.  Continue reading Photos From 2015 Somerville All American City Event at City Hall →

By William Tauro 

Congratulations to Somerville Police Officers Jean Jacques and Albert Gee for being the recipients of the 2015 Alexander McQuestion Award and Police Officers of the Year. 
The Annual Firefighter and Police Officer of the Year Award is presented at the Annual Veterans Day Ball. 
This year the Thomas Chethem Award was presented to Somerville Firefighter Jay McKenzie.  Continue reading Two Somerville Police Officers Presented 2015 Alexander McQuestion Award →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, November 8, the 312th day of 2015 with 53 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:2 and sunset is @ 4:3. 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  →

   
 
By William Tauro 
Congratulations to Somerville Firefighter Jay McKenzie who was presented the “Thomas Chetham Firefighter of the Year Award” this past weekend!
Jay was also voted “Best Firefighter 2015” with the Somerville News Weekly “Best of the Best of 2015 Contest” for this year. 

 Congratulations, Jay on a job well done!

  
Meet This Week’s Special Person Of The Week Officer Ashley Catatao

Chief David Fallon reports that a Somerville Police Officer was so moved by her experience with a woman she had originally pulled over for speeding that the officer sent the woman flowers afterward. Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Somerville Police Officer Ashley Catatao →

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 2-6. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 40-Report No. 44 November 2-6, 2015 →

News & Notes

SHS Students Learn About Cosmic Light and More at Museum of Science

Somerville High School Astronomy students explored the Museum of Science in Boston last month, learning about ‘Alien Superstructures,’ radio waves, and much more. Read what students had to say about what they learned. Continue reading Connections: A Newsletter from the Somerville Public Schools – November 6, 2015 →

   
 
Somerville Community Access Television (SCATV) invites the community into our TV studio to share their messages of “Thankfulness” this holiday season. Continue reading Share Messages of “Thankfulness” with SCATV →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, November 7, the 311th day of 2015 with 54 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:2 and sunset is @ 4:3. 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  →

All New Show to Feature Lindsay Arnold, Sharna Burgess, Artem Chigvintsev, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Keo Motsepe, Peta Murgatroyd, Continue reading DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! ‘DANCE ALL NIGHT TOUR’ COMING TO CITI SHUBERT THEATRE ON JANUARY 7 →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, November 6, the 310th day of 2015 with 55 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:23 and sunset is @ 4:33. 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  →

Somerville State Representative Denise Provost and other members of the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators will be speaking at a meeting to address policy issues in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). Continue reading International Trade to Host Meeting with Members of European Parliament →

SOMERVILLE — Chief David Fallon reports that a Somerville Police Officer was so moved by her experience with a woman she had originally pulled over for speeding that the officer sent the woman flowers afterward. Continue reading Somerville Police Officer Sends Flowers to Motorist After Traffic Stop →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, November 5, the 309th day of 2015 with 56 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:21 and sunset is @ 4:33. 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: 1605 – The “Gunpowder Plot” attempted by Guy Fawkes failed when he was captured before he could blow up the English Parliament. Guy Fawkes Day is celebrated every November 5th in Britain to celebrate his failure to blow up all the members of Parliament and King James I.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Crossing Guards provide essential public safety by ensuring safe student crossing at intersections along the routes to school Continue reading Somerville Hiring Crossing Guards →

  
Thanks to everybody who came out and voted in yesterday’s municipal election. I’m honored to be representing the people of Ward 4 for another term on the Board of Alderman. Continue reading Tony Lafuente, Thank You Ward 4 →

Massachusetts has long been one of the greatest champions of civil rights in our nation. Continue reading Massachusetts Should Take Action on Transgender Rights →

Social media followers are encouraged to vote for their favorite classics from a list of 5 titles, and the top three will be shown on the big screen for free. This year’s poll includes Elf, Home Alone, Polar Express, A Christmas Story and National Lampoons’ Christmas Vacation.  Continue reading AMC Assembly Row Somerville 12 will celebrate the holiday season with free screenings of holiday classics at 10 a.m. on Nov. 28, Dec. 5 and Dec. 12. →

  
Thank you voters of Ward 7 for giving me the privilege of representing you for two more years as your Ward 7 Alderman.”

Katjana Ballantyne Alderman Ward 7 

  
“Mark Niedergang thanks the voters of Ward 5 for giving him the privilege and pleasure of representing them for two more years as the Ward 5 Alderman.”

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, November 4, the 308th day of 2015 with 57 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:20 and sunset is @ 4:35. 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: 1842 – Abraham Lincoln married Mary Todd in Springfield, IL.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

SOMERVILLE – With 100% of Somerville Ward 3’s vote counted, Lee Erica Palmer was honored to earn a seat on the Somerville School Committee with 81% of the vote, according to the unofficial tally. Continue reading Somerville’s Ward 3 Voters Elect Lee Erica Palmer to School Committee Seat →

  Continue reading City of Somerville 2015 City Elections  →

By William Tauro

Pat’s Towing Service that’s located at 503A Medford Street in Somerville was robbed at gunpoint late Tuesday afternoon.  Continue reading  Pats Tow Service in Somerville Robbed at Gunpoint →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, November 3, the 307th day of 2015 with 58 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:19 and sunset is @ 4:36. 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: 1507 – Leonardo DaVinci was commissioned by the husband of Lisa Gherardini to paint her. The work is known as the Mona Lisa.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Click on link to read November 3rd, 2015 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition OnlineNovember 3rd, 2015 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

   
 
Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary to Yolanda and Rocco Direnzo
 

Happy 37th Wedding Anniversary to Mary and Paul Merry Chochrek

Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Terri Latta, Mike Dibacco, Jim McNeill, Michael Buckley Jr., Herc Kalos, Nancy O’Brien, Linda Brown, Arthur Drouin, Juliana Braz, Julian Jolicoeur, Ariana Roche, Theresa Catino, Joe Carli, Terri Latter, Aunt Nancy and Ethan Moss! Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week  →

Ho, Ho, Ho…..who is getting ready for the 2015 Marathon Sports “Somerville Jingle Bell Run” – Santa Claus & His Elves Challenge on December 20th in Somerville, Massachusetts?
The Fastest Santa’s & Elves will win cash prizes and the rest of you who dress up will get lots of high fives for dressing up Continue reading Santa Claus & His Elves Challenge @ Marathon Sports Somerville Jingle Bell Run →

I never promised you a rose garden…but you can hold onto my crown of thorns if you like. Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton →

   
 
Top photo:Robert “Ted” Tomasone, Clerk-Magistrate of the Somerville District Court and Assistant Clerk Magistrate Joe Riley

By William Tauro 

On Monday evening, dozens of friends, relatives and fellow co-workers came out to honor and pay tribute to a man who spent forty years of his life working in the best interest of public safety for the community at the Somerville Court House.  Continue reading Assistant Clerk Magistrate Joe Riley Honored for 40 Years of Service at Somerville District Court →

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

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

Somerville residents, show us what’s awesome about your neighborhood and your local business district by sharing your #SquareFlair! During the week of Nov. Continue reading Share Your #SquareFlair, Join the “Square” Party This Weekend! →

   
 
On 10/28/15 at approximately 4:45 PM, I, Officer Mark Pulli badge #311, while assigned to Assembly Row Unit Alpha-2, received a call on my department issued phone from TJ Maxx Loss Prevention agent, XXXXX, who stated he had a male shoplifter in the security office who was being uncooperative and refusing to identify himself. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Shoplifting at T.J.Maxx at Assembly Square   →

   
 
On 10/27/15 at approximately 10:00 PM, I, Officer Mark Pulli badge #311, while in full uniform and operating marked cruiser, assisted the Somerville Police Narcotic Unit during an investigation.

  Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:LICENSE SUSPENDED, OP MV WITH c90 S23 →

   
 
On October 27, 2015, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was working a paid police detail in full uniform from 4:00pm-12:00am, and assigned to a fully marked cruiser. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Disorderly Conduct Arrest →

10/27/2015 01:48:26

BROADWAY Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 10/26/15-11/1/15 →

This Tuesday, November 3, is election day. Turnout is expected to be at an all time low, but this election could be one of the most important elections in Somerville’s history. Continue reading Vote Alderman-At-Large Bill White: I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR VOTE ON TUESDAY →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, November 2, the 306th day of 2015 with 59 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:18 and sunset is @ 4:37. 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: 1721 – Peter the Great (Peter I), ruler of Russia, changed his title to emperor.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

   
  
Thursday, November 19th, “Some Ting Nice” Somerville’s premier destination for authentic Caribbean cuisine transforms into Mingle. Continue reading Hot beats and Caribbean eats in Somerville  →

  
Ward 4 residents: please vote for Andre Green for School Committee. Andre is already involved in many groups and causes that promote diversity and inclusion in Somerville. We could use his voice in Somerville.

  
The Somerville Allied Council and the City of Somerville invite everyone to the annual Veterans Day Memorial Service at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11 at Dilboy VFW Post on Summer Street in Davis Square.  Continue reading Somerville Allied Council Veterans Day Memorial Service →

   
 
It’s time to fall back into the cozy days of this shifting season, everything turning colors, the sun setting a little earlier, even the air taking on that familiar scent of cooler days to come. Here at The Armory, we are gearing up for a month full of creativity and culture and chances to support local artisans and more — what a great way to celebrate this month of gratitude and thankfulness. We’ve got some great events coming up on our calendar this month. Here are a few of the highlights… Continue reading November at the Armory Somerville  →

   
 
1. Conway Park Lit Up

2. Conway Park and Yet Another Star Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, November 1, the 305th day of 2015 with 60 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:16 and sunset is @ 4:38. 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: 1512 – Michelangelo’s paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel were first exhibited to the public. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

 
Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour. This is also a good time to change the batteries in your smoke / carbon monoxide detectors. 

  
Sent in by Robert Ciampi
Working on Halloween keeping the kids safe way to go SPD on Hudson Street Somerville.