City’s Largest Open Space Renovation Project Folds 6 Projects into 1  

 

including

 

• 1.26M Gallon Stormwater Management System to Reduce Area Flooding Continue reading LINCOLN PARK PLAN TO BE PRESENTED TO COMMUNITY ON MONDAY, JAN. 25th →

 

 
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, January 13, the 13th day of 2015 with 353 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:12 and sunset is @ 4:32. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Mercury, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1128 – Pope Honorius II granted a papal sanction to the military order known as the Knights Templar. He declared it to be an army of God.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
 
Here’s a way to show your Somerville pride and help support historic enrichment projects in the community. The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission, working with artwork done by the Somerville High School CAD students, has designed “Preserving Somerville: Home to Diverse Architecture, Streets, and People” merchandise which is available for sale. Continue reading Historic Somerville Merchandise on Sale at Winter Farmer’s Market 1/16 →

Click on link below to read January 12th, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online:January 12th, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, January 12, the 12th day of 2015 with 354 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:12 and sunset is @ 4:31. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Mercury, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 49 BC – Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon River signaling a war between Rome and Gaul. 

1519 – Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I died.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

   
 
A few more pictures from last week’s 240th First Flag Commemoration at Prospect Hill Monument.

1. Member of the Daughters of Liberty

2. Member of the Daughters of Liberty Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray →

   

Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series →

  

  
It takes a village…yeah a village of idiots.

 

You know it’s been a while since I bitched and moaned about some of the nitwits that reside in this city and seemingly flourish amongst the ridiculousness that they surround themselves with on a daily basis. Continue reading Reality Bites by James A Norton →

   
 

At approximately 4:01 P.M. Somerville Police Dispatch received a phone call from Sak’s Fifth Avenue reporting a struggle outside of the store, between their Loss Prevention Officers and a Shoplifting Suspect. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Garrett OCONNOR (Shoplifting, Receiving Stolen Property, Receiving Stolen Credit Card & Watertown Warrant) →

   

Narrative

On Saturday, January 9, 2016, at 1249, while assigned to marked unit East-2, I was parked in the side lot next to Target, located at 160 Somerville Avenue, Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Shoplifting at Target →

   
 
On Monday, January 04, 2016 at 6:40 P.M., I received a call on my department issued phone from Saks’ Loss Prevention agent, XXXXX who stated he had just observed a female conceal a pair of shoes in her bag. XXXXX provided me with a description (black female, wearing black pants, black shoes and a green coat) accompanied by two other females. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Daqnya JOHNSON, Amy UBIERA & Desaray GRANT (Larceny, Conspiracy) →

  

 

01/04/2016 18:42:45

300 Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log (1/4/16-1/11/16) →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, January 11, the 11th day of 2015 with 355 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:30. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Mercury, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1569 – England’s first state lottery was held.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

   
 First was Frances PASQUARELLO, mother of Former Somerville Police Chief Thomas PASQUARELLO. 
And Entrepreneur Robert ‘Bob’ Parsons Co-Founder of Pat’s Towing. 

Both great people will be sadly missed by many here in Somerville.  Continue reading Two Sad Goodbyes This Week in Somerville!  →

   
 
  Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week  →

   

By William Tauro

This paper, The Somerville News Weekly/Boston News Group, from this day forward will be endorsing Presidential Candidate Donald J. Trump as our next president of the United States of America! Continue reading It’s Got To Be Trump! →

  
By Charles O’Rourke

The Somerville High School Girls Track Team lost an exciting meet to Malden High School on Wednesday January 6th at the SHS Fieldhouse. Continue reading Somerville High School Girls Track News Update →

  

The 2015-2016 girls’ high school basketball season is in full swing and the Prospect Hill Academy Lady Wizards are at the forefront. Continue reading PROSPECT HILL ACADEMY LADY WIZARDS OFF TO A FAST START →

    

By Frank Santangelo 

Meet Ed Ballou, the Seafood Manager/Guru at the Super Stop and Shop in Somerville.  Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of The Week →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, January 10, the 10th day of 2015 with 356 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:29. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Mercury, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1776 – “Common Sense” by Thomas Paine was published.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

   

Continue reading Upcoming Events at Somerville COA →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, January 09, the 9th day of 2015 with 357 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:28. The New Noon is exact @ 8:32 PM EST. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Mercury, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1793 – Jean-Pierre Blanchard made the first successful balloon flight in the U.S.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

   
 

Equips police and fire departments in 31 communities with resources to reverse opioid overdoses
BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that $700,000 will be awarded to police and fire departments in 31 communities heavily impacted by the Commonwealth’s opioid epidemic, facilitating the purchasing, carrying and administering of the opioid overdose reversal drug, naloxone. Continue reading Governor Baker Announces $700,000 in Naloxone Grants for First Responders →

   
 
 
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 →

  
7 Steps To Kick-Starting An Improved You (Or Business)

Perhaps more than in any other time in history, in 2016, your name is your brand, says Pamela J. Green, a business and branding expert. Continue reading How To Improve Your ‘Brand’ This Year →

  

wife and husband team, experience over 10 years. Good references, Best prices.

Please call or text 617.501.4267

  

Applications are now open for residents interested in advanced manufacturing training, made possible by a partnership between the City of Somerville, Somerville Community Corporation, and other community partners. Continue reading Somerville High, Somerville Community Corp. Partner on New Manufacturing Training Program →

  
By Bob Katzen 

   With today’s edition, (name of newspaper) begins coverage of the 2016 Massachusetts legislative session with our weekly Beacon Hill Roll Call report. This feature is a clear and concise compilation of the voting records of local state representatives and senators. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 – Report No. 1 January 4-8, 2016 →

  

Since April of 2015, older adults in Somerville have been able to witness some of the incredible talent residing at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Continue reading Somerville’s Older Adults Catch Concerts from Up and Coming Talent →

  

 

If you are, the Somerville Council on Aging (SCOA) could be the place for you!

The SCOA offers a rich volunteer program with opportunities to help with programming and services for Somerville’s older adults. Continue reading Somerville COA-Interested in Giving Back To Your Community? →

  
 

By Frank Santangelo

 
This past week, Somerville Department of Public works assigned work crews to clear the gutters at the West branch Library. Continue reading Somerville Clearing the Gutters at West Branch Library →

  

  

Attorney With Rare Genetic Disorder Hopes To Inspire Others
Cary M. Berman arrived in the world 52 years ago already saddled with a rare neurological disease, though neither he nor his parents knew. Continue reading Staying Positive In The Face Of Life’s Most Devastating Challenges →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, January 08, the 8th day of 2015 with 358 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:27. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Mercury, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1642 – Astronomer Galileo Galilei died in Arcetri, Italy.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

 
​watch it online here:​http://youtu.be/Pto9bNQY_EY
Somerville Neighborhood News looks back at the top stories of 2015 and ahead at what they mean for the ‘Ville in the coming years. Continue reading 2015 ​Somerville Neighborhood News​​ Year In-Review​ →

  

January 5, 2016 – Somerville, MA – Muse Paintbar is now open at Assembly Row in Somerville (461 Artisan Way). Continue reading MUSE PAINTBAR IS NOW OPEN AT ASSEMBLY ROW IN SOMERVILLE   →

  

Ambitious College Students Have the Advantage Continue reading The Best Career Advice For College Students: Avoid Easy Internships →

  
Increases in Minimum Wage and Earned Income Tax Credit Took Effect on January 1, 2016
 

BOSTON — Over 450,000 hardworking families across Massachusetts will now receive a raise, as the state minimum wage increased to $10 an hour and the state Earned Income Tax Credit expanded by over 50% on January 1, 2016. Continue reading Working Families Get a Raise from Senate-Led Initiatives →

  

 

The Community Preservation Committee invites all interested community members to hear about the Community Preservation Act (CPA) project proposals before the Committee and offer feedback on which deserve to receive funding at two community meetings in January. Continue reading Community Preservation Act Community Meetings Tuesday, Jan. 12 and Wednesday, Jan. 27 →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, January 06, the 6th day of 2015 with 360 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:25. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Mercury, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 0871 – England’s King Alfred defeated the Danes at the Battle of Ashdown.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
Public transit is a big, complicated issue, but it’s one we can’t avoid. We’ve got to do it better and extend it to the places where it needs to operate (e.g. the most densely populated city in New England). Improving the service and reach of the MBTA is the biggest challenge facing state government at this moment. Our long-term success as a state relies on us meeting this challenge today.

Read the article:http://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/article/2016/01/05/mbta-out-of-service/#

  
Good evening and Happy New Year!
I’d like to welcome the members of our State delegation as well as President White, Vice President Ballantyne, Chairperson Normand and Vice Chairperson Bockelman; Honorable Members of the Board of Aldermen and School Committee; Superintendent Skipper; and all our Honored Guests, Friends, and Family, as well as my fellow public servants and my fellow residents of Somerville. Continue reading Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone – Inaugural Address, Jan. 4, 2016 →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, January 05, the 5th day of 2015 with 361 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:14 and sunset is @ 4:24. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Mercury, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1781 – Richmond, VA, was burned by a British naval expedition led by Benedict Arnold.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Click on link to read:January 5th, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition OnlineJanuary 5th, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

   
 
January 1, 1776, General George Washington orders the Great Union flag to placed atop Prospect Hill, Somerville, MA, (then known as Charlestown Across the Neck), a flag that could be seen far and wide, including by all the British in Boston, letting them know of the Colonist’s resolve toward its own independence.
Continue reading History of Grand Union Flag Raising on Prospect Hill by Skip Murray →

    
Photos by Kim Moss

By William Tauro 

Somerville residents were invited to the 2016 Somerville Inauguration celebration festivities that took place this past Monday evening.  Continue reading 2016 Somerville Inauguration Celebration  →

  

An exciting new plot, some of the original voices from “The LEGO® Movie™” mixed with 4D effects make for an interactive guest experience Continue reading Somerville-“THE LEGO® MOVIE™ 4D A NEW ADVENTURE” BRINGS AWESOME BACK EXCLUSIVELY TO LEGOLAND® PARKS AND LEGOLAND® DISCOVERY CENTERS WORLDWIDE BEGINNING IN JANUARY 2016! →

   
   
     On January 3, 2015 at approximately 16:25 hours, while assigned as marked unit Alpha-1, I observed a female later identified as Kathleen Piracini running down Middlesex Ave. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Larceny, Receiving Stolen Property at Sports Authority Assembly Square →

   
 
On Saturday January 2, 2016, I, Officer Bork, was in full uniform and assigned to marked cruiser unit 872 patrolling area East 2 for the Somerville Police Department. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:OUI 2nd Offense Arrest →

   
 
On the morning of January 1, 2016, while in uniform, I was assigned to marked unit East-2. At 1:52 AM, I was dispatched, along with East-3, Ofc. Sousa, to XX Concord Ave for a report of a white male wearing a white short sleeve shirt, breaking a window. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Malicious Defacement of Property →

   
 
  
 
 
     On December 30, 2015 at approximately 14:36 hours, while assigned as marked unit Alpha-1, I received a phone call on my department issued cell phone from K-Mart loss prevention associate XXXXX. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Larceny at K-Mart →

   
   

On December 29, 2015 at 17:17 hours, Officer Jean-Jacques and I were dispatched to Target, located at 180 Somerville Avenue, for an uncooperative shoplifter in the Loss Prevention office.<! Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Shoplifting at Target →

   
 
On Tuesday December 29th, 2015, I Sergeant Kevin Shackelford was working as Street Supervisor in Somerville Marked Unit #S9. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:(Operating MV with License Suspended & Somerville/Revere Warrants) →

   
 

Narrative

On Monday, December 28, 2015, while in full-uniformed patrol in marked-unit 876, Officer Canty and I were dispatched to XXX Broadway for a reported assault. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:B&E to Commit a Crime  →

  

 

 

12/28/2015 17:13:57
Continue reading Somerville Pilice Department Weekly Arrest Log (12/28/15-1/4/16) →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, January 04, the 4th day of 2015 with 362 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:14 and sunset is @ 4:23. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Mercury, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1850 – The first American ice-skating club was organized in Philadelphia, PA.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series →

   
  
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week  →

   
 
 It’s a horrible loss for his wife and children, who deserved decades more time with him. It’s also a huge loss for Somerville. Continue reading Joe Curtatone:Tragic loss last week with the news of Ken Kelly’s passing →

   
  

By William Tauro 

This past Sunday January 3rd, the 2016 Inaugural Committee was pleased to host the swearing in ceremony for the Mayor, City Council and School Committee members in the Marsha Caron Theater at Medford High School.  Continue reading Somerville’s Neighbor Medford Welcomes New Mayor at 2016 Inauguration  →

  

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, January 03, the 3rd day of 2015 with 362 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:14 and sunset is @ 4:22. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Mercury, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1496 – References in Leonardo da Vinci notebooks suggested that he tested his flying machine. The test didn’t succeed and he didn’t try to fly again for several years.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

   
 

This is a complaint to Joe Curtatone and an alert to Union Square, specifically Mansfield Street, residents. The RATS ARE NOT being stressed. The “rat proof” trash cans are NOT rat proof. Please see these photos. 

MAYOR CURTATONE, you must address this issue immediately Patty O’Leary Continue reading Letter to the Editor:The RATS ARE NOT Being Addressed →

  
Avoid a ticket and make it easier for your neighbors to get around: Property owners are responsible for clearing snow and ice from their sidewalks. Sidewalks need to be cleared to a minimum of 42 inches to allow wheelchairs to pass.
Sand (which you can find in barrels around the city) is a more environmentally friendly remedy for slippery ice. There are also many eco- and pet-friendly salt products available. Continue reading Avoid a Ticket -Somerville Shoveling Regulations & Information →

     
 

You are invited to the 2016 Inauguration celebration on Monday, Jan. 4. At the Inauguration you elected officials get sworn in for their two-year terms in office, followed by addresses from the Mayor, President of the Board of Alderman, and Chair of the School Committee. Continue reading Somerville 2016 Inaugural Ceremony  →

   
 

Somerville Recreation to Switch from Youth Contact Football to Flag Football Program
With contact football-related injuries on the rise nationally, Somerville joins growing list of communities making the switch to flag football for younger residents. Continue reading Somerville Recreation to Switch from Youth Contact Football to Flag Football Program →

  
Do you know Me? Found-Somerville, Ma

Anyone know this little young sweet? He/She was meowing at my door (9 Marshall Street, Somerville MA 02145). If you know this kitty please contact Rebecca at 617-794-8394

  
By Charles O’Rourke

The Somerville Girls Indoor Track Team won their first two meets of the season defeating Everett and Chelsea High schools. Continue reading Somerville High School Girls Track News →

  
   

The phones keep ringing.

People keep asking:
“Do you have a bed open tonight?” Continue reading Somerville Homeless Coalition:Give the Gift of the Comfort of Home →

   
 

Lowell St & Woodbine St
This is Frankie. He got out on Tuesday when it snowed. He should be wearing a blue collar with a fish name tag. Continue reading Somerville- Lost Black Cat  →

  
 

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, January 02, the 2nd day of 2015 with 363 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:21. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Mercury, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1492 – The leader of the last Arab stronghold in Spain surrendered to Spanish forces loyal to King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella I.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  

December 28, 2015 – January 1, 2016

By Bob Katzen 
   MEMO TO EDITORS: The following may be useful to you if you want additional information on local senators’ 2015 per diems that are included in this week’s report. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 40 – Report No. 52 →

  

Meet this week’s Special Person of the Week Kaitlyn Devine

Somerville born and raised, Kaitlyn graduated from Nashoba Valley Technical in 2011 with national honors and a licensed CNA.   Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Kaitlyn Devine →

   
 
“You can count on me for professional service.”

Real Estate Sales and Rentals
Continue reading ZAMMUTO REAL ESTATE SOMERVILLE →

   
 
The annual celebration of America’s first flag raising wad celebrated by City and State officials, residents, and “George Washington” on horseback.
Continue reading A Tour of Somerville’s 240th Grand Union Flag Raising on Prospect Hill with Rosalee Zammuto  →

   
 
Winter is officially here, folks. And with it, a brand new year full of lots of exciting events here at The Armory! Come warm up with us in the cafe, see a show, play with the kiddos, and more. The more time you spend with us, the faster this winter will go by — we promise!
Disco Ball with the Boston Philharmonic Funk Foundation Saturday, January 2, 8pm-10pm in the Hall Continue reading January at the Armory in Somerville  →

   
 
By Frank Santangelo 

    Continue reading Photos From Somerville’s 240th Grand Union Flag Raising on Prospect Hill  →

  
Happy New Year!

    

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, January 01, the 1st day of 2015 with 364 to follow. Today is New Year’s Day. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:20. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Mercury, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 0404 – The last gladiator competition was held in Rome.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →