By William Tauro 
School buses posing serious parking problems and safety concerns on Joy Street, Somerville. 
Photographed here, an Easton school bus parked in front of a fire hydrant during the day while pupils are in school hours before pickup. 

  

Somerville Youth Hockey Association Champs 

   
 

While assigned to marked patrol unit East One, in full police uniform, on the above date and time I was dispatched to 115 Pennsylvania Ave for a report of a victim that has been hit over the head with a bottle. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Isreal MANZANARES (ABDW, False Name & Boston Warrant) →

   
 
On Saturday, February 27, 2016, I, Officer Paul Beckford, was on duty for the Somerville Police (E1). At approximately 12:48 AM, Officer Joseph Moreira (E4), Sergeant Michael Holland (S8), and I were dispatched to Franklin St at Oliver St. for a motor vehicle accident.James.  Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:James CLOVER (OUI Liquor, Leave Scene of Property Damage) →

   
 
On Friday, February 26, 2016 at 2:00 P.M., while walking on Grand Union Blvd. along with Officer Anderson, I observed a man who was later identified as Oscar Hernandez-Rivera open the side door of a trash receptacle and place a plastic shopping bag inside the metal frame. Hernandez walked west on Grand Union Blvd and entered Express store. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Oscar HERNANDEZ-RIVERA (Receiving Stolen Property & Roxbury DC Warrant)Assembly Row Somerville  →

   
 

While assigned to marked police unit East One, in full police uniform, on the above date and time I was dispatched to the Laquinta Inn located at 23 Cumming St., Room number 421 for a report of two males that have been loud and appeared to be intoxicated. Upon arrival, Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Alfred GARO (Disorderly Conduct) →

   
 
On Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 6:05 P.M., I received a call on my department issued phone from Puma store manager, XXXXX, stating a male entered the store with two empty bags and left with the bags full, activating the security system as he exited the store. XXXXX stated the man made no attempt to purchase the merchandise. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Steven SHEA (Shoplifting, Receiving Stolen Property, Resisting Arrest)at Puma Assembly Row Somerville  →

    

On February 23, 2016 at approximately 0900 I was in full uniform and assigned to the Somerville Police Traffic Bureau.

Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Glenn KETTERLE (Bicycle Violation, Refuse to ID Self) →

  

 

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ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CRIME c274 S Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log (2/22/16-2/29/16) →

   
 
Bread & Salt Hospitality’s Hotly Anticipated Neighborhood Restaurant & Café Debuts in Union Square Continue reading JULIET OPENS IN SOMERVILLE →

  

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, February 29, the 60th day of 2016 with 306 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:21 and sunset is @ 5:32. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are, Mercury & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1288 – Scotland established this day as one when a woman could propose marriage to a man. In the event that he refused the proposal he was required to pay a fine.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

   

 
This week’s Somerville News Weekly Arial Ville Photos Series “The Ville From Above Photos by Frank Santangelo!”
Continue reading The Ville From Above Photos by Frank Santangelo  →

   
 

The undefeated Prospect Hill Academy Lady Wizards will take their perfect record of 16-0 into post-season play on Friday, March 4, at 4 pm at the Clark Athletic Center on the campus of U Mass Boston. Continue reading PROSPECT HILL ACADEMY ENTERS TOURNAMENT UNDEFEATED →

  
By Frank Santangelo 

Tony Medeiros, a 1992 Matignon High School graduate and local Somerville businessman, Tony Medeiros is now a name that many people have known and admired in Somerville where he has been the owner of Dunkin Donuts in Magoun Square since 2008.  Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Tony Medeiros →

  

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, February 28, the 59th day of 2016 with 307 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:23 and sunset is @ 5:31. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are, Mercury & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1827 – The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad became the first railroad incorporated for commercial transportation of people and freight.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  

Somerville Songwriter Sessions at the Armory Cafe presents a concert with Wellesley singer/songwriter Beth DeSombre, Easthampton multi-instrumentalist Eric Lee and Philadelphia singer/songwriter Avi Wisnia on Saturday March 5. Continue reading Beth DeSombre, Eric Lee, Avi Wisnia at Somerville Armory Saturday March 5 →

  

MISSING: Leonard Quirk, 66 year old male, missing from the Moody Street area. Last seen on 2/16 in area of River Street near Rite-Aid. Leonard is 5’6″, 140 lbs (extremely thin), with brown eyes, thinning gray hair, and facial scars. He walks with the aid of a cane and has difficulty getting around. If you have any information or see Leonard, please contact the Waltham Police Department at 781-314-3600. Please SHARE and help spread the word.

  
Once upon a time, sugar was mostly relegated to desserts. But now, excessive amounts can be found in our everyday foods and beverages, and it’s taking a toll, according to recently published studies. Continue reading Cutting Sugar’s Umbilical Cord →

  

   
 
Somerville, MA – Lost Black & White Cat from Park St

This is Rocky. He has been missing since 2/25. He is 9 pounds and microchipped. Be on the lookout for this boy and help get him back home and safe. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control- Lost & Found Pets →

  
When retired NHL goaltender Olie Kolzig underwent hip surgery after his 14-year professional hockey career ended, his orthopedic surgeon planned something unusual for his recovery. Continue reading Is Drive-Through Surgery The Wave Of The Future? →

   
 
 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Free Groceries Every Month? You may be eligible for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program! CSFP is a once a month food distribution for individuals 60 years of age or older. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information →

  
It’s time to drop the cliché that older generations don’t know what they’re doing with today’s technology.
In fact, it’s changing the way most retirees are living, says Edward Sota, partner at Safeguard Investment Advisory Group, LLC, Continue reading Seniors & Technology: A Perfect Match For Retirement? →

  
President William A. White, Jr., has called for a Special Meeting of the Board of Aldermen on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 8:00 PM, for the purpose of hearing the Administration’s presentation on fields and considering a $9,425,000 bond for the renovation of Lincoln Park.

 

This meeting is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM. Initially it was scheduled to begin earlier, but it was rescheduled to accommodate a MA DOT meeting on the Green Line Extension scheduled for 6:30 PM at the Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Avenue. Continue reading Somerville BOA Special Meeting 3/2/16, 8PM →

  

By Bob Katzen 
 
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ and representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of February 22-26.
HOME CONTRACTOR LICENSES (H 4022) Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 – Report No. 8 February 22-26, 2016 →

  

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, February 27, the 58th day of 2016 with 308 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:24 and sunset is @ 5:29. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are, Mercury & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1700 – The Pacific Island of New Britain was discovered.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  

 Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone arrived at a press conference held to respond to criticism by Wynn Resorts over delays to its planned Everett casino. 
By Eric Moskowitz

GLOBE STAFF FEBRUARY 26, 2016

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Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit the Elections Department website (linked to below) to find your polling location and see sample ballots.

   
 
Photos by Kim Moss

By William Tauro 

During this past Thursday evenings board of aldermen meeting at City Hall, seven new Somerville Police Officers were given the oath and sworn into become members of the department. 

Below is a letter from Somerville Police Chief David Fallon addressed to the board of Alderman requesting them to be sworn in. 
Continue reading Somerville Welcomes in Seven New Police Officers →

  

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, February 26, the 57th day of 2016 with 309 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:26 and sunset is @ 5:28. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are, Mercury & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1815 – Napoleon Bonaparte escaped from the Island of Elba. He then began his second conquest of France.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

In this episode of Somerville Neighborhood News, you will find out everything you need to know about voting in the March 1 Presidential Primary before heading out to the polls. Political Icon Tip O’Neill coined the phrase, All Politics is Local. Even in a presidential election knocking on doors and manning the phones to ask for votes is an integral part of the campaign. SNN hits the sidewalk with some volunteer campaigners. Two thirds of Somerville residents are renters, and many of those are young and have no ties to the city, and no political involvement. Getting young voters to participate is good for them and for the process. Young Somerville takes on the issue. February is Black History Month. Sometimes history is taking place right in of us. Somerville’s first Poet Laureate, Nicole Terez Dutton shares one of her poems with us. The rocky ride of the Green Line Extension began more than a decade ago. SNN looks back at how and why the GLX project came about through the 2006 documentary “Off Track.” 

All these news stories and more in Somerville Neighborhood News #59. Somerville Neighborhood News is a production of Somerville Community Access Television, made by professional journalists, volunteers and staff. The half-hour news show has as its mission to provide a lively, informative newscast focusing on the events, issues and information impacting Somerville residents. SNN airs Tuesdays at 7pm on SCATV Ch.3 and online at http://www.somervilleneighborhoodnews.org.

  

Sunday, March 6 from 2pm-5pm, the Performance Hall at The Armory will be transformed into an Indoor Playground — it’s family fun, bring everyone! Continue reading News from The Armory →

  
Last night during a candidates town hall in Nevada for Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, we got to hear about the real human cost of our broken immigration system. Continue reading Mayor Joe Curtatone:In Vegas Town Hall, Clinton and Sanders Court Latinos →

   
 
Earlier this week we saw a perfect example of why real world experience and a deeper understanding of how the law works on the ground is vitally important in the Supreme Court. Continue reading Mayor Joe Curtatone on: The First Day of the New Supreme Court Without Antonin Scalia on the bench, the court’s liberals spoke up and won out →

  

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, February 25, the 56th day of 2016 with 310 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:27 and sunset is @ 5:27. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are, Mercury & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1570 – England’s Queen Elizabeth I was excommunicated by Pope Pius V.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

   
 
 
The City of Somerville’s Youth Arts Coordinator, Jimmy Del Ponte, announces three FREE opportunities for Somerville youth looking to learn to play the guitar or piano, or how to write songs. Continue reading Somerville-FREE Songwriting, Instrument Classes Available through City (limited space) →

   
 

By William Tauro

This past Saturday, Somerville Police Officer Ashley Catatao was asked if she’d like a ride on the Zamboni at the Boston Bruins game during Law Enforcement Appreciation Night. Continue reading Somerville Police Officer Takes Bruins Zamboni for a Spin →

   
 

By William Tauro

A car smashed into a house around midday Wednesday at the intersection of Beacon and Park Streets in Somerville.  Continue reading Car Hits House in Somerville Driver Trapped →

  

“…Come join us to witness the launch of our campaign to achieve “National Historic Landmark” recognition status for the wondrous “Museum of Modern Renaissance” (Modren)…” Nicholas & Ekaterina, co-founders with collaboration with the offices of Senator Warren and the Mayor of the City of Somerville. 
Program
Continue reading “National Historic Landmark” recognition status for the wondrous “Museum of Modern Renaissance” →

  

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

 

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

  

It’s no surprise that those with boring-but-safe, 9-to-5 jobs tend to be unsatisfied and less successful than they could be in their careers. Continue reading How To Trade 9-To-5 Misery For Your Life’s Passion →

  
 
The Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) announced today the selection of six cities, including Somerville, for a new multi-year initiative — By All Continue reading Somerville Selected to Join Harvard By All Means Consortium →

  

Please assist the Holbrook police department in Locating a JUDITH SALES. Judith was last heard from at approximately 3pm. Judith has been put out missing and is driving a WHITE Toyota Camry (Plate #19TN38). Contact Holbrook PD with any info…781-767-1212

  

James is going to be performing in Somerville on March 11 at Johnny D’s. As you know, Johnny D’s is closing soon and James’s show will be the final Friday night show ever held at the club
Continue reading Blues Musician Extraordinaire James Montgomery Comes to Somerville 3/11/16 →

   
 

Fabrication Lab to prepare students, public for innovation jobs via school programs, lab time, and program partnerships including with Canopy and sprout & co.

  Continue reading Somerville Awarded $200,000 to Create Fab Lab at Somerville High in Latest “Innovation City” Initiative →

  

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, February 24, the 55th day of 2016 with 311 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:29 and sunset is @ 5:26. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are, Mercury & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1803 – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled itself to be the final interpreter of all constitutional issues.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
Photo:Newly Sworn Somerville Commissioner of Veterans’ Services Bryan Bishop placing flowers in honor of Iwo Jima Day and Sgt. Henry “Hank” Hansen.

Tuesday, 23 February, marks the 71st anniversary of the raising of the American flag on Mount Suribachi on the Island of Iwo Jima. Very few people realize that there were two flag raising a that day. Continue reading HONORING A SOMERVILLE HERO →

  

 

 

 

The Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) announced today the selection of six cities, including Somerville, for a new multi-year initiative — By All Means: Redesigning Education to Restore Opportunity — aimed at developing comprehensive child wellbeing and education systems that help eliminate the link between children’s socioeconomic status and achievement. Continue reading Somerville Selected to Join Harvard By All Means Consortium →

  

 

 

BOSTON and SOMERVILLE, MA Issued February 21, 2016… Irish Film Festival (IFF), Boston presents a riveting lineup of events, screenings and awards at the 16th annual Irish Film Festival, from March 10 through 13 at Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA. A complete schedule of events is available at http://www.irishfilmfestival.com.
Continue reading Centenarians, Rebellion and Comedy to Premiere at 16th Annual Irish Film Festival, Boston/Somerville  →

  

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, February 23, the 54th day of 2016 with 312 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:30 and sunset is @ 5:24. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are, Mercury & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1574 – France began the 5th holy war against the Huguenots. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Click on link below to read February 23rd, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online: February 23rd, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

   
 
Turn your favorite photos into “Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments!”
Sent in by our readers! Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series →

  
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Celia Taylor, John Zafiris Jr, Ross Scabin, Rod Kreimeyer, Donald Arbeene, David Mangan, Allie Chaves, Bobby Travers, Dana Iacopucci, Courtney Russell, Sebastion Patriot Wells, Brian Horan and Happy Birthday to our good friend Terri Medeiros! Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week  →

  

Inventory sets baseline for Somerville’s carbon neutrality goals.

SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville took an important step forward this week in its efforts to reduce the entire Somerville community’s contribution to climate change. Continue reading GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORY HELPS SOMERVILLE SET GOALS FOR NETZERO 2050 PLAN →

  

Senator Sal DiDomenico recently established his first annual Youth Advisory Committee as an opportunity to hear from students in his district regarding their views on state government and policies. Continue reading Senator DiDomenico Hosts Youth Action Committee →

  

 

All haircuts will be $10.00 with 100% of the proceeds benefitting the club.

 

Somerville, MA – Hair Cuttery at 495 Artisan Way in Somerville will host a cut-a-thon on Sunday, March 6th from 6:00 – 9:00pm to benefit the Healey Boys and Girls Club. Continue reading Hair Cuttery Holds Cut-A-Thon to Benefit Healey Boys & Girls Club in Somerville →

   
 

1. Prospect Hill Park on a February day.

2. Prospect Hill Park and spring coming to your neighborhood soon. Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray →

  
Find out the latest on the renovation of the West Branch Library on Monday, Feb. 29, at 6:30 p.m., at the TAB Building, 167 Holland St., 2nd Floor. We also still need your input on some key features of the new library, so come make your voice heard. Continue reading Somerville West Branch Library Meeting →

  

Wall Street’s start to 2016 has been shaky at best. Continue reading Seeking Financial Security Far From A Volatile Stock Market →

  
Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone’s message on Facebook. “Got a new favorite hat – Make America Great Again” #dumptrump

   
 
On Thursday, February 18, 2016, Officer Schneider and I were in full uniform patrol in marked unit (E1). At approximately 6:52 PM, we were dispatched along with Officer Wolf Berrouet (E4) to the Adidas store for a shoplifting in progress. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Brian GIGUERE & Andrew CHAGARIS (Larceny & Conspiracy) →

   
 
The following is a brief summary of events. It may not contain every detail of this incident. Details not found in this brief summary may be found in subsequent reports.: Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Timothy JONES (Larceny) →

  

 

02/17/2016 12:07:12

BROADWAY Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log (2/15/16-2/22/16) →

  

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, February 22, the 53rd day of 2016 with 313 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:32 and sunset is @ 5:23. The full “Snow Moon,” is exact @ 1:20 PM EST The morning stars are stars are, Mercury & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1630 – Quadequine introduced popcorn to English colonists at their first Thanksgiving dinner.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  

Congratulations JoAnn Rivieccio and Judi Walker for completing a 30 hour Behavioral Health Training.. Recovery Coach Academy Both looking forward to helping those they love and those you love Continue reading Somerville Overcoming Addiction News Updates  →

   
  
Please join Club Presidents Billy Tauro and Ken Chia and members of the Somerville & Boston Chinatown Lions Clubs in celebrating with a pre-St Patrick’s Day Bash!

   Continue reading Somerville Lions Club & Bostonchinatown Lions Club Annual St Patrick’s Dinner Show Extravaganza to Help Conquer Blindness →

  

Crossing Guards provide essential public safety by ensuring safe student crossing at intersections along the routes to school

• Salary is $33.66 per day Continue reading Somerville is Looking for More Crossing Guards →

  

Dental School Core Competencies Aimed to Properly Train Students on Prevention and Management of Prescription Drug Misuse Continue reading Baker-Polito Administration, MA Dental Schools, and the MA Dental Society Announce Dental Core Competencies to Combat Opioid Epidemic →

   
 

Please join Ward 1 Alderman Matt Mclaughlin in celebrating Irish heritage and the American immigrant experience. Matt will talk about issues in Somerville and feature performers of traditional Irish music.
Continue reading Ward 1 Alderman Matthew McLaughlin’s “Annual Matty’s St. Patty’s Day Celebration and Fundraiser” →

  

what: new music, dance and performative thangs, with two breaks for warming up and cooling down collectively–public and all performer participation
when: Good Friday, April 25th, from 9 am till 5 pm Continue reading goodTHANG 2016 at the Armory Somerville  →

  

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, February 21, the 52nd day of 2016 with 314 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:33 and sunset is @ 5:22. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are, Mercury & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1804 – The first self-propelled locomotive on rails was demonstrated in Wales.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  

By Frank Santangelo 

Danny Cafferty is a life-long Somerville resident and is a retired Teamster of Local 25. Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Danny Cafferty →

  

This past Saturday, Somerville and the Filarmonica Santo Antonio Cultural Society (FSA) family is mourning the loss of one of its family members. We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Joe Barboza. Joe you will be greatly missed, rest in peace friend. 

Funeral arrangements for Joe:

 http://www.rogersfuneralhome.net/site1/index.php/obituaries/865-joseph-joe-barboza

   
 

By Charlie O’Rouke 

Gabrielle Etienne finished 2nd at the Massachusetts State Finals today at the Reggie Lewis center. Continue reading SHS Students at Massachusetts State Finals →

  

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, February 20, the 51st day of 2016 with 315 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:35 and sunset is @ 5:21. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are, Mercury & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1673 – The first recorded wine auction took place in London.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  

The class of 2016 should see a more welcoming job market than college graduates have experienced in recent years, but competition remains stiff, especially for those who failed to hone the necessary skills. Continue reading Why Internships Are Critical In The Job Outlook For College Graduates →

  

  

Kenneth Manning, Age: 35, Height: 6’2″, Weight: 265 lbs

MALDEN – Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan and Malden Chief of Police Kevin Molis have announced that an arrest warrant has been issued for the suspect in the murder of Colleen Russell, 36, of Malden and for larceny of a motor vehicle. Continue reading Vehicle Found in Somerville:Arrest Warrant Issued For Suspect In Malden Homicide →

  

By Bob Katzen 
   
MEMO TO EDITORS: The following may be useful to you if you want additional information on local representatives’ 2015 per diems that are included in this week’s report. Per diems are paid by the state to legislators for mileage, meals and lodging. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41- Report No. 7 February 15-19, 2016 →

  

 

Help the City re-live Paul Revere’s historic ride from Boston through Somerville and onto Lexington and Concord. Adults and high school students are needed to help plan and execute the City’s annual Patriots Day event, a Colonial Fair at Foss Park on Monday, April 18. Continue reading Somerville: Volunteers Needed for 2016 Patriot’s Day Colonial Fair →

  

State Representative Tim Toomey announced that he is running for re-election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Continue reading State Representative Tim Toomey Re-election Campaign Announcement →

  

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, February 19, the 50th day of 2016 with 316 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:36 and sunset is @ 5:19. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are, Mercury & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1807 – Former U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr was arrested in Alabama. He was later tried and acquitted on charges of treason.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  

  
“A morning spent with our local homeland security team to learn about current trends and what to look for and expect in a crisis.”
Continue reading See Something, Say Something… Homeland Security Session:RSVP Special Homeland Security Breakfast  →

  

Reminder: The Elections Department is looking for poll workers for the Tuesday, March 1 Presidential Primary. To be considered you only need to be a registered voter in Massachusetts.
Continue reading City Hiring Poll Workers for Presidential Primary on Tue., Mar. 1, 2016 →

   
 

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, February 18, the 49th day of 2016 with 317 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:38 and sunset is @ 5:18. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are, Mercury & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1564 – The artist Michelanglelo died in Rome.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  

Somerville hotspot welcomes Tim Lee

  Continue reading Scientist Turned Comedian Comes to the Davis Square Theatre →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, February 17, the 48th day of 2016 with 318 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:39 and sunset is @ 5:17. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are, Mercury & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1801 – The U.S. House of Representatives broke an electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr. Jefferson was elected president and Burr became vice president.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Somerville Neighborhood News is a production of Somerville Community Access Television, made by professional journalists, volunteers and staff. The half-hour news show has as its mission to provide a lively, informative newscast focusing on the events, issues and information impacting Somerville residents. In epsidoe #58 of Somerville Neighborhood News we explore: the many affordable housing proposals on the table, find out more about the middle school health survey results and more!

  

Please join us for excellent networking, free appetizers, business card drawing, cash bar at Old Magoun’s Saloon sponsored by Thalia Tringo & Associates Real Estate. RSVP with name(s) & affiliation(s) for you & your guest(s).
Olde Magoun’s Saloon Continue reading Somerville Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours →

  

By Diana Hoppe, M.D.
I entered medical school dreaming of being a doctor – helping my patients maintain their health and prevent chronic diseases. At that time, being a doctor meant respect, financial stability and a balanced life. Continue reading The US Health Care System – A Tough Pill To Swallow →

  

Some Senators are calling on President Obama to refrain from naming a candidate to replace Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Continue reading Representative Michael E. Capuano on Replacing Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia →

   
 
Continue reading Somerville COA Program Updates  →

  

5 Arenas For Improving Wellness At Work In 2016

Wellbeing Involves More Than Losing Weight; 

Doctor Offers Tips
While it’s no surprise that losing weight consistently ranks at the top of New Year’s resolutions, Dr. Donna L. Hamilton says obsession with weight is often too narrow a focus. Continue reading Wellbeing Involves More Than Losing Weight →

  

Gender Diversity Would Greatly Aid In A Male-Dominated Field, Tech President Says Continue reading Why We Should All Be Rooting For Women In Technology →

   
 
1. A bit of snow on the monument today.

2. Tomorrow a warmer sky in Union Sq.

3. Here is Mary Dyer. Her statue is at the New State House in Boston. I am writing about her in my book about the Revolution. 

4. Best of all, baseball is coming.
Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray →

Drone Video Aerial Photography by Snapdrone@yahoo.com

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, February 16, the 47th day of 2016 with 319 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:4 and sunset is @ 5:1. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are, Mercury & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1741 – Benjamin Franklin published America’s second magazine, “The General Magazine and Historical Chronicle”.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Click on link below to read February 16th, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online February 16th, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

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

  

Mayor Joe Curtatone and Ward 4 Alderman Tony Lafuente invite all Somerville residents, business owners, and all other stakeholders are invited to evaluate, debrief, and discuss next steps related to the Winter Hill Better Block festival on Thursday, Feb. 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Winter Hill Community School cafeteria (115 Sycamore St.). Continue reading Somerville’s Better Block Follow Up Discussion →

  
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Albert Piacentini, Dusty Gerlach, Jimmy Gondolfe, Bernard Gibbons, Darrell English, Dino Alves, Lisa Winchester Catino, Lou Ferrara, Steve Grossman, Jason Kilburg, Susan Lampedecchio, Everett Mayor Carlos DeMaria, Scott Gamble, Alyssa Nicole, Ray Snow Sr., Joe Itrato, Brooke Metivier, Jimmy Nutt, Austin Ruiz, JoEllen Dunne, Mrs. Galluccio and a very Happy 1st Birthday to sweet little Ava Rose! Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

  

 

Once a ‘Villen, always a ‘Villen…it doesn’t matter where you live, only where your heart is.
Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton →

  

 

As the years come and go and this city continues to change, it is amazing to those of us who have been around for more than 40 years that there are some holdouts – some things that will never change. These can be good, or bad, or even both – depending on your point of view. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Commentary Highlander on the Hill →

   
 
 

Last Tuesday, February 9th , the Jeanne Jugan Residence and Little Sisters of the Poor, in preparation for Ash Wednesday and the Lenten Season, celebrated Mardi Gras in full regalia with its residents, staff and Sisters all getting involved in the celebration.
Continue reading What’s Purple, Green, and Gold and Smiles All Over ? Mardi Gras at the Jeanne Jugan Residence! →

  

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, February 15, the 46th day of 2016 with 320 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:42 and sunset is @ 5:14. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are, Mercury & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1758 – Mustard was advertised for the first time in America.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

   
 
On 02/14/16, I, Officer Christopher Collette was assigned to Somerville marked unit East Four. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Leandro LEITE (Unlicensed Op. MV, Leave Scene of Property Damage) →

   
 
On February 13, 2016, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol in marked cruiser 871.At approximately 2:18pm I, along with Officer Devin Schneider (E4) and Sgt. Michael Capasso (S8), were dispatched to Illinois Ave for an Unwanted Person. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Pedro HERRERA (B&E Person in Fear; Somerville & Everett Warrants) →

   
 

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

On February 11, 2016 at approximately 15:40 hours, while assigned as marked unit Alpha-1, I received a call on my department issued cell phone. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Jeramie CROFT (Larceny)Shoplifting at Assembly Row Sports Authority  →

   
 

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

On February 10, 2016 at approximately 12:15 hours, I observed two males walking east on Canal Street. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Michael RICCIO (Larceny, Theft Protection Device)Shoplifting at Assembly Row Saks Fifth Ave →

   
 
On Tuesday, February 09, 2016 at 5:40 P.M., I was dispatched along with Officer Anderson to Pendleton, located at 520 Assembly Row, for a shoplifter.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Kenneth ALSTON (Larceny & six Warrants)Shoplifting at Assembly Row →

  

 

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ASSEMBLY ROW

ALSTON , KENNETH Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log (2/8/16-2/15/16) →

  

The Boston Police Department, in collaboration with the Harvard, MA Police Department, is seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 22-year-old Zachary Marr. Continue reading Missing Person Alert:Zachary Marr →

 

 
  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, February 14, the 45th day of 2016 with 321 to follow. Happy Valentine’s Day! Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:43 and sunset is @ 5:13. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are, Mercury & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1778 – The Stars and Stripes was carried to a foreign port, in France, for the first time. It was aboard the American ship Ranger.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

   
 

By Dave Dickerson

It’s been a great season for the Boys Indoor Track Team. Undefeated (5-0) during the regular season, the 2016 Indoor GBL Champions also won the Greater Boston League Meet with SHS champions crowned in 10 of 13 events. Continue reading Somerville High Boys Track @ MIAA D2 State Championship Meet →

   
 
We ask residents to review these extreme cold safety tips and check on neighbors or family members who may need assistance preparing for the cold. Continue reading Extreme Cold Safety Tips MEMA →

 

Photo:Host Wrong Wen  
 

Photos by Kim Moss

By William Tauro 

Last week on Saturday February 6th, a Somerville resident named Wrong Wen who resides at Properzi Manor wanted her family to host and cook for a traditional Chinese dinner to Celebrate the Chinese New Year for the residents of the building,. Continue reading A Nice Gesture From a Properzi Manor Somerville Senior Resident →

  
The clinic will include skills practice and a motivational pep talk from Attorney General Healey. For more information or to register for the clinic, please visit http://www.somervillerec.com or call 617-625-6600 ext. 2980. Continue reading Somerville Basketball Clinic with Attorney General Maura Healey →

  
Extreme cold weather warning is in effect for MA residents! The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is urging MA residents and pet owners to stay indoors during these dangerously low temperatures. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control News Update  →

 

  
 
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, February 13, the 44th day of 2016 with 322 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:45 and sunset is @ 5:12. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are, Mercury & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1542 – Catherine Howard was executed for adultery. She was the fifth wife of England’s King Henry VIII.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
Somerville, MA – Lost Grey w/White Dog
Mystic Ave & Temple St 

DO NOT CHASE. This is Storm. She went missing in Lexington on 2/6. Then to Arlington, and now Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control-Lost & Found Pets →

  

By Bob Katzen 

   THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of February 8-12. There were no roll calls in the House last week.
ILLEGAL HUNTING (S 2069) Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 – Report No. 6 February 8-12, 2016 →

  

4 Things Entrepreneurs May Be Doing Wrong
Within the timeframe of a year and a half, about 80 percent of new businesses fail, according to Bloomberg Business research. Continue reading How To Explain The Small Business Failure Rate →

  

Medford, MA – Lost White & Tan Dog from Mystic Ave & Bonner Ave
Her name is Peaches, a Jack Russell mix. She has been missing since yesterday morning, 2/11. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control News Update →

  
  

BOSTON and SOMERVILLE, MA Issued February 12, 2016…Irish Film Festival (IFF), Boston presents a riveting lineup of events, screenings and awards at the 16th annual Irish Film Festival, from March 10 through 13 at Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA. Continue reading Centenarians, Rebellion and Comedy to Premiere at 16th Annual Irish Film Festival, Boston, Somerville →

  

By William Tauro 

A number of Somerville News Weekly red newsstand boxes have been stolen off the city streets of Somerville within the past week and reported to the Somerville Police.   Continue reading News Box Thefts Sweep Across Somerville →