By William Tauro 

A large limb of a tree fell on the home that’s located at 21 Packard Avenue this past Thursday afternoon.  Continue reading Tree Falls On Somerville Home During Strong Winds  →

Melissa Baptista is a Somerville resident and graduate of Somerville High School who is now a sophomore starter for the Jumbos. Continue reading Somerville Local Basketball Star In NCAA Title Game →

Over 300 Teens to Address Mental Health, Addiction, Police-Youth Relations, and Other Issues at Somerville Youth Peace Conference April 16 Continue reading 10th Annual Somerville Youth Peace Conference April 16 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, March 31, the 91st day day of 2016 with 275 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:28 and sunset is @ 7:08. 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: 1492 – King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain issued the Alhambra edict expelling Jews who were unwilling to convert to Christianity.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

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Event Description

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT for Autism on Saturday, April 2, 2016

Gala to benefit local and national Autism awareness organizations. Continue reading 2016 Gala for Autism Presented by Teamsters Local 25 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, March 30, the 90th day day of 2016 with 276 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:30 and sunset is @ 7:07. 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: 1533 – Henry VIII divorced his first wife, Catherine of Aragon.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Mayor Curtatone is seeking applications from Somerville residents to serve on the Mayor’s Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change (CEUCC). Continue reading Somerville Seeks Applicants for Commission on Energy, Climate Change →

  
By Skip Murray 

The great 2nd Amendment advocates, the three in the republican presidentail race, are not so supportive of 2nd Amendment rights when it comes to having people carrying guns inside their convention hall this coming June. So, how supportive are they really, of 2nd Amendment Rights? All three are hardly more than squirmy things inside a slimy pile of defecation.

A difficult task people face when planning for retirement is trying to gauge whether their spending will go up or go down. Continue reading Let Today’s Spending Habits ForetellYour Retirement-Spending Needs →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, March 29, the 89th day day of 2016 with 277 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:31 and sunset is @ 7:06. 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: 1461 – Edward IV secured his claim to the English thrown by defeating Henry VI’s Lancastrians at the battle of Towdon.  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 →

Click on link to read March 29th, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online March 29th, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

By Senator Sal DiDomenico

In the United States, the face of the tobacco industry is rapidly evolving. In recent years, the industry has undergone an era of innovation, creating new products designed to appeal to new customers bound for a lifetime of addiction. Continue reading Fighting Big Tobacco for Our Kids →

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) →

Somerville youth ages 16 and older eligible to apply for summer employment within City departments, with local retailers; Applications due 4/22. Continue reading APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR MAYOR’S SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM →

  
 
Make your voice heard as the City of Somerville considers options for the future of Somerville High School! Continue reading SHS Building Committee Meetings, Public Forums Continue in March, April →

Just a quick reminder that this Friday, Somerville singing group Mass Whole Notes will perform on the season two premiere of WGBH’s televised singing competition ,Sing That Thing! I have attached a couple of photos of the group on set (photo credit: WGBH/Ezra Wolfinger). The episode airs Friday, April 1 at 8:30pm on WGBH 2. You can find more information in the press release online here: http://www.wgbh.org/press/press_release.cfm?pid=40F2652A-5056-0403-677C-4B845986B775

  
Technology, already critical in many areas of health care, is poised to play an even greater role in medicine, especially in the area of pain management. Continue reading Bypass The Medicine Cabinet – Technology Stands Ready To Temporarily Relieve Pain →

Please watch for information about the Somdog Tom Taylor Doggie Fun Walk and Run on May 22. We hope you can be there.

 Health & Human Services Director, Douglas Kress and Animal Control Officer April Terrio announced today the City will hold its 15th annual rabies clinic for cats and dogs on Saturday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., in the yard at the Department of Public Works (1 Franey Rd. Continue reading Annual Somerville Rabies Vaccine Clinic Scheduled for April 11 →

   
  WHITE, William “Jack” 84 years of Nahant died Friday, March 25, 2016 in the Edith Nourse Rogers Veterans Memorial Hospital in Bedford, MA after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Patricia (Fredericks) White. He was employed as a Somerville Police Officer and Detective, serving for over 30 years. Continue reading Somerville Remembers Retired SPD Detective Sergeant William “Jack” White →

   
 
On Friday, March 25th, 2016, I, Officer Devin Schneider, was in full uniform assigned to marked unit East-4 during the day shift. The following report is a summary of events that I witnessed that day, as they pertain to incident #16016705: Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Jose SALAZAR (Receiving Stolen Property) →

   
 
On Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 7:15 P.M., I was dispatched to Saks Fifth Avenue for a male shoplifter in the store.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Volodymyr GURIN (Larceny) Shoplifting at Sak’s 5th Ave Assembly Row →

   
 
On 03/21/2016 I, Officer Joseph S. Teves responded to 27 College Ave for an unwanted male party who was inside the building refusing to leave and heavily intoxicated. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Stephen REMICK (Trespass, Threat to Commit Crime, Disorderly Conduct) →

03/21/2016 13:51:46

27

COLLEGE AV

REMICK , STEPHEN
Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log (3/21/16-3/28/16) →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, March 28, the 88th day day of 2016 with 278 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:33 and sunset is @ 7:05. 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: 1774 – Britain passed the Coercive Act against Massachusetts.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

   
 
By Harry Agritha

Sunday nights concert was amazing. You could hear the stellar performance and outstanding acoustics in the church through these images.  Continue reading 100th Anniversary Concert Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church Somerville  →

  
Opening Day must one day become a national holiday if there is any decency in the world.
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1. Lantern and Windmill off Broadway

2. Easter bunny on Putnam Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray →

   
 
Photos by Kim Moss

By William Tauro 

This past Saturday night, the Somerville Police Department and the Somerville Fire Department held it’s annual Guns n Hoses hockey game competition between the two departments.  Continue reading Somerville Fire Dept Hose Police 11-5 During Guns N Hoses Hockey Game →

   
 
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Vinícius Braga, Hago Jack Grigorian, James Norton, Mary C. Alcaro, Matthew Capobianco, John K Gibbons, Patti Moschella Kalicki, Andrea Gregory, Mike Desroches, Stephen O’Donnell, Scott Delp, Karen Allan, Denise Mckenna, Ian Talty, Andrew Lafuente, Jerry Lorenzo, Ovidio Rodrigues, Eddie Abate, Jorge Chaves, Carol Goldberg and sister and brother Robin Davie and Mike Foley! Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

   
 
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, March 27, the 87th day day of 2016 with 279 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:35 and sunset is @ 7:04. 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: 1794 – The U.S. Congress authorized the creation of the U.S. Navy.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
By Frank Santangelo

Bob Hickey, a longtime Somerville resident. Retired from the United States Marine Corp in 1993 after 23 years of service.  Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Bob Hickey →

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

  
  
Continue reading Letter to the Editor: An Open Letter To The Somerville Police Department →

  
Sunday June 12th at 10:00AM

Blessing of the Bay Boat House, Shore Drive, Somerville, MA
The Ryan Harrington Foundation is excited to be hosting the Just ONE Race 5k Fundraiser in Memory of Sean P. Curtis
THE RACE
The Just One Run is a 5k fundraiser. The proceeds of which will directly impact the lives of those affected by the disease of addiction. Continue reading Just One Run In Memory of Sean P. Curtis in Somerville  →

By Bob Katzen 
   THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ and representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of March 21-25.
DRUG OFFENSES AND DRIVER’S LICENSES (S 1812) Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 – Report No. 12 March 21-25, 2016 →

UPCOMING EVENTS

Free Smoke Alarm / Carbon Monoxide Detectors – Starting April 1st – The Somerville Council on Aging, The Health & Human Services Department partnering with The Somerville Fire Department are offering free smoke alarm / carbon monoxide detectors (they are one unit) to Somerville older adults and residents with a wide range of disabilities. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, March 26, the 86th day day of 2016 with 280 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:37 and sunset is @ 7:02. 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: 1026 – Conrad II was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope John XIX.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Photos by Frank Santangelo 

By William Tauro 

This past Saturday hundreds of children came out for a fun day of easter egg hunting, games, and snacks at Trum Field.  Continue reading Somerville Easter Egg Hunt →

BOSTON – This week Senator Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville) and her colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature approved final passage of An Act relative to motor vehicle license suspension. Continue reading Senate, House Pass Motor Vehicle License Suspension Bill →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, March 25, the 85th day day of 2016 with 281 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:38 and sunset is @ 7:01. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are, Mercury & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Affording day-to-day living expenses is a primary concern for millions of pre-retirees, but another problem looms on the retirement horizon that they may not appreciate. Continue reading How To Make Retirement Dollars Go Further While Still Having Fun →

The Somerville Democratic City Committee will hold their reorganization meeting on Sunday April 3rd at 1pm at the Somerville High School at 96 Highland Avenue in the cafeteria. The meeting will be followed at 2pm by the Annual Somerville Caucus which elects delegates to the State Democratic Convention on June 4th in Lowell. For those needing assistance, the elevator access will be available at the entrance closest to the gym.  

 
Somerville, MA – Somerville’s youngest community members will be receiving a special welcome to Somerville, thanks to a new initiative by the Somerville Family Learning Collaborative (SFLC) and the Kiwanis Club of Somerville. Continue reading SOMERVILLE FAMILY LEARNING COLLABORATIVE LAUNCHES SOMERBABY INITIATIVE →

Help Support One of Our Own!

Greetings fellow Motorcycle Enthusiasts! 
Your Massachusetts Motorcycle Association, Massachusetts Motorcycle PAC, and their membership have a long history of activism in support of its goals. Continue reading MMA AskIng to Help Support One of Our Own! →

  
If you ask young parents how to best raise children, they’ll give a variety of answers.
But ask them what they ultimately want for their children, and the answer is always the same. Parents want their kids to be happy in life. Continue reading 4 Steps For Raising Happy Children →

 
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Dear readers,

As I near my retirement date of April 3, 2016, I want to say goodbye to all of my former working collegues, and a special “Thank You” to Mayor Joe Curtatone. Continue reading George Landers Retires from City of Somerville  →

BOSTON (March 24, 2016)- LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston announced today the search for their 2016-2017 Creative Crew. Continue reading LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston/Somerville Announces Search for 2016 Creative Crew →

If you want to take advantage of spring rains to water your garden or lawn, the deadline to order at-cost rain barrels through The Great American Rain Barrel Company is coming up. Continue reading Somerville Great American Rain Barrells →

Somerville Songwriter Sessions at the Armory Cafe presents a concert with singer/songwriters Bob Warren, Kirsten Manville and Nick Zaino on Saturday April 2. Continue reading Bob Warren, Kirsten Manville and Nick Zaino at Somerville Armory April 2 →

  
April 30 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm

$30

The Burren, Davis Square Somerville
The Kennedys are an exceptional American folk-rock band, consisting of husband and wife, Pete and Maura Kennedy. Continue reading Kennedys Concert At Burren For Somerville Homeless Coalition →

By About Jackie Dryden

Baby Boomers and Millennials often are portrayed as two generations that don’t always see eye to eye in the workplace.
But they may share something in common that could help bridge the generation gap. Continue reading Baby Boomers And Millennials May Share More Similarities On The Job Than They Realize →

By Frank Santangelo 
Flags fly at half-staff at the Somerville Concouse. 

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, March 23, the 83rd day day of 2016 with 283 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:42 and sunset is @ 6:59. The full “Crow Moon,” (or Worm Moon) is exact @ 8:01 AM EDT. The morning stars are stars are, Mercury & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1026 – Koenraad II crowned himself king of Italy.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
     What: “Rally Against Displacement”

     Who: Union United Coalition

     When: Friday, April 1st from 3:00-5:00PM

     Where: Union Square Plaza Continue reading Union United Coalition to Host “Rally Against Displacement” in Somerville →

The Somerville Health & Human Services Department and the Office of Somerville Commissions will present the Somerville Commission for Women’s (SCW) annual review, and celebration Women’s History Month, on Tues., March 29, at the VNA at 259 Lowell St, beginning at 6 p.m. All are welcome, and refreshments will be provided. Continue reading Annual Women’s History Month Celebration Set for March 29 →

“Tufts University President Anthony P. Monaco stands with Charlotte Kafka-Gibbons, the highest-scoring Somerville High School student at the Region IV Science Fair, in front of her winning project. Monaco presented Kafka-Gibbons with a $250 award from Tufts University for her work on bacterial growth in pickles. 

(Credit: Scott Tingley/Tufts University)”

Are you a local entrepreneur interested in starting a business, but not sure where to start? Continue reading City to Offer Second “How to Open a Business” Workshop March 31 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, March 22, the 82nd day day of 2016 with 284 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:44 and sunset is @ 6:58. 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: 1457 – Gutenberg Bible became the first printed book.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Click on link below to read March 22nd, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online:March 22nd, 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 →

   
 
1. Paris at home enjoying dinner next to the Buddha.
2. Amaryllis prospering next to a well lit window.
3. Spring buds coming soon to your neighborhood.
4. Coming to a tree next to you. Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray →

Looking back on the 100th Anniversary of the Easter Rising of 1916 in Ireland.

  Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton →

   
 
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Ted Woo, Toni Shelzi, Anisah Ali, Gerry Daly, Linda Petrosillo Mirabella, Paul Carafotes, Lucas Braga, Paul Feeney, Amy Pacheco, Linda Espada Matine, Gregory B. Roche, Robert Powers,Matthew McLaughlin, Maria Tauro, Paul Allan and Edward Bean 
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week  →

Inventory sets baseline for Somerville’s carbon neutrality goals. 241st anniversary of historic event to include colonial games, refreshments, visit by Paul Revere on horseback. Continue reading PATRIOT’S DAY CEREMONIES ON APRIL18 TO COMMEMORATE PAUL REVERE’S RIDE →

While assigned to marked police cruiser East 1, in full police uniform, on the above date and time, I was in the area of Broadway and Franklin St doing traffic enforcement. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Edwin MAJANO (Unlicensed Operation of MV) →

   
 
Photos by Frank Santangelo 

   
 
On Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 1:42 P.M., I observed a male and a female walking on Artisan Way towards Grand Union Blvd., I recognized the male as a suspect from a previous incident that occurred on 03/04/2016. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Felipe CABALLERO-WRIGHTS (Disorderly Conduct) →

On 03/19/2016, I, Officer Albert Gee assigned to West 5, was dispatched with Officer Marc Difava assigned to West 6 to 84 Rogers Ave for a white male wearing a black hoodie, jeans, and sunglasses who stole a package from a house on Rogers Ave and was heading toward Broadway.  Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:John SAVAGE (Larceny, Poss. Class E, Poss. Class A) →

While in community policing ward 2 in full uniform I observed Mr. Tarencz in the ATM machine at 64 Union Square. He was not allowing people into the ATM. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Edward TARENCZ (Disorderly Conduct, ABPO, Resisting Arrest) →

   
 
The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident #16015326:

Members of the Somerville Police Department Drug Control Unit initiated a drug investigation of Mr. Joao Batista and an operator of a 2003 gray Toyota Corolla, and their alleged role in the ongoing distribution of Cocaine. The alleged distribution occurs from Mr. Batista’s residence located at 89 Flint Street, Somerville, MA 02145 and the gray Toyota.    Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Juan PARRA & Joao BATISTA (Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law, Trafficking Cocaine, Distribute Class B) →

On the morning of March 18, 2016 I was assigned to routine uniform patrol in car West 5. Lt. R Lavey was working an N Star Electric detail near the intersect of Central St. and Hudson St.. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Ryan LOMBARDI (OUI Liquor, 2nd Offense) →

   
 
On the evening of Thursday, March 17, 2016, I was assigned to marked unit East 3. I was dispatched along with E-2 Officer Soares to Stone Avenue for a report of someone causing damage to a gate. Upon our arrival, we were met by the reporting party XXXXX. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Edward TARENCZ (Threat to Commit Crime, Malicious Destruction of Property) →

   
On the above date and time, Officer Christopher Collette and I, were dispatched to 300 Broadway for a Massachusetts State Trooper in need of assistance. Officer Collette had arrived on scene prior to my arrival. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Mauricio ORTEGA (A&B on Police Officer, Threat to Commit Crime, Shoplifting) at Winter Hill Liquor Mart →

On Tuesday, March 15, 2016, while assigned to marked unit East-4, I was assisting marked unit East-1, Officer Goncalves, at the Edgerly School, for the report of a possible fire on the roof. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Angela GRASSA (Fail to Stop for Police, Disorderly Conduct) →

   
 
On Monday, March 14th, at approximately 7:18 p.m., I, Officer Goncalves, while in full uniform and assigned to area East 4 was dispatched to 46 Broadway (Broadway Convenience) for a Weapons call. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Tucidides ZABALA (Assault with Dangerous Weapon) →

03/14/2016 19:18:38

46

BROADWAY

ZABALA , TUCIDIDES Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log (3/14/16-3/21/16) →

BOSTON THEATER COMPANY’S

FINISH LINE: The Untold Stories of the 2013 Boston Marathon Continue reading Somerville Residents to perform with Boston Theater Company →

  
The City’s snow emergency will be lifted Monday morning 3/21 at 11:30 a.m. Residents will have 2 hours after the end of the emergency (until 1:30 p.m.) to move their cars from municipal or school lots. Cars still parked in these lots after 1:30 p.m. may be ticketed and towed. Property owners are also reminded that you have 6 daylight hours from the end of snowfall to shovel sidewalks. ‪#‎LetItBeSpring‬

 Photos by Frank Santangelo 

By William Tauro

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SOMERVILLE – In accordance with the City’s Snow Emergency Procedures, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone had declared a snow emergency for the City of Somerville that went into effect at 7 p.m on Sunday, March 20th, the first day of spring. Continue reading Last Big Snow Somerville Declares Snow Emergency On 1st Day of Spring →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, March 21, the 81st day day of 2016 with 285 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:45 and sunset is @ 6:57. 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: 1349 – 3,000 Jews were killed in Black Death riots in Efurt Germany.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

REMIGIO Amy Lynn (Andrews) 53, of Tewksbury, formerly of Somerville, March 14, 2016. Beloved wife of Louis M. Remigio (SPD). Devoted mother of Danielle and Alexandra Remigio both of Tewksbury. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Amy Lynn Remigio →

  
Rhonda Dickerson (Powers) has passed away this past week. Those of you who ever had the pleasure of meeting her know what a wonderful person she was.

Rhonda will be sadly missed here in Somerville. 

By William Tauro 

This last Tuesday evening, the Somerville Lions Club and Boston Chinatown Lions Club celebrated their 2016 Annual joint ST. Patrick’s Day Celebration Extravaganza Dinner Show in Somerville.   Continue reading 2016 Annual Somerville Lions Club/Boston Chinatown Lions Club Joint ST. Patrick’s Day Celebration Extravaganza Dinner Show Photos  →

    
   
All the public theater in the world by the Wynn Casino folks isn’t going to win in court anymore than calling it Wynn Boston Harbor means that the casino is actually located along Boston Harbor. It comes back to whether the rules that apply to everyone else, rules we followed when putting together Assembly Square, apply to Wynn. Our lawsuits (we have 5) say they do. Talked with Boston Herald Radio on this subject. Continue reading Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone Joins Morning Meeting Talking Wynn Casino  →

By D. Scott Trettenero

People are now waiting longer to marry – if they marry at all, according to Pew.
More couples are opting to cohabitate without making their relationship official. Continue reading How To Thrive In A Marriage To Your Opposite →

Wednesday, March 23

OctoPladd

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Somerville Armory Café, 7:30pm Continue reading notloB Music announces first of eleven Spring concerts – Octopladd @ Somerville Armory →

 Somerville hotspot welcomes American folk singer

  Continue reading Somerville:Davis Square Theatre Presents Michael Hurley →

  
All cars must be moved by 11 p.m. to avoid ticketing and towing. Somerville Public Schools closed Monday.
  Continue reading SOMERVILLE DECLARES SNOW EMERGENCY EFFECTIVE SUN., MAR. 20 AT 7 P.M. →

  
Continue reading Somerville COA Event Updates  →

  
As humans, we tend to let ourselves fall into familiar routines – especially while working.
“Any sequence of mental action which has been frequently repeated tends to perpetuate itself,” wrote influential philosopher William James on habit. Continue reading How To Break Out Of Your Autopilot Work Mentality →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, March 20, the 80th day day of 2016 with 286 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:47 and sunset is @ 6:56. 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: 0141 – The 6th recorded perihelion passage of Halley’s Comet took place.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Somerville welcomes the grand opening of Yuki Shabu/Chinese Gourmet Somerville! 

You gotta try the shabu (hot pot) portion of the menu which includes a variety of meat, vegetable, and broth options. Continue reading Yuki Shabu/Chinese Gourmet Somerville  →

  
Come join us for our 3rd annual Christ The King Somerville Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt!
Date: Saturday March 26th
Continue reading Christ The King Somerville 3rd Annual Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt →

  
From Jodi Kinney
I think these girls might have made history… First Prom Queens to win at a Somerville High prom.

Learsi Ferrer and Miranda Melanson, two juniors from Somerville High they were nominated and crowned on Friday night at the sophomore/junior prom.

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

  
By Frank Santagelo

Mekonnen Kebede manager of the local 7/11 that has been located at 582 Broadway in Somerville for over 21 years. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Mekonnen Kebede →

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.
HELP CITIES AND TOWNS (S 2120) Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 – Report No. 11 March 14-18, 2016 →

  
By Alex Sutherland

With today’s volatile markets, political uncertainty, and longer life expectancies, retirees are facing greater challenges to feeling financially secure in retirement. Continue reading Major Social Security Filing Strategy No Longer Available After April 29 →

By Edward Sota

We hear a lot about financial planning “rules of thumb,” such as the 4-percent withdrawal rule, the 80 percent of pre-retirement income rule, the rule of 100 and many others. Continue reading Myth Busting The Financial Planning ‘Rules of Thumb’ →

UPCOMING EVENTS

Free Smoke Alarm / Carbon Monoxide Detectors – Starting April 1st – The Somerville Council on Aging, The Health & Human Services Department partnering with The Somerville Fire Department are offering free smoke alarm / carbon monoxide detectors (they are one unit) to Somerville older adults and residents with a wide range of disabilities. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Traffic and Parking Department remind all residents that regular street sweeping schedules will resume beginning Friday, April 1, and continue through Dec. 31. 
Continue reading Somerville Street Sweeping Resumes April 1 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, March 19, the 79th day day of 2016 with 287 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:49 and sunset is @ 6:54. 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: 1571 – Spanish troops occupied Manila.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, March 17, the 77th day day of 2016 with 289 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:52 and sunset is @ 5:52. 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: 0461 – Bishop Patrick, St. Patrick, died in Saul. Ireland celebrates this day in his honor. (More about St. Patrick’s Day)  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

To celebrate today, we wanted to share a recent video showcasing wonderful Irish films, filmmakers and the community!
As you might know, the Boston Irish Film Festival returned to the historic Somerville Theater for the sixteenth time to showcase the best in Irish film making. SCATV and Greater Somerville’s Joe Lynch covered opening night. Watch the highlights of the interviews and see the montage of this years film entries.

  
Years ago, Donald Trump endorsed a series of books for his university written by experts in the financial sector, including one titled, “Trump University Asset Protection 101.”
Continue reading Could Trump University Help Highlight The Importance of Asset Protection? →

   
 
Due to unforeseen electrical issues, we will not be able to launch the Space Mission area this weekend at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston. Continue reading Somerville:Houston, we have a problem…Space Mission opening cancelled for this weekend →

  
Have you ever wanted to create your own universe? Build a scale model of the Batmobile or the Millennium Falcon? What if you wanted to drive your own time-travelling Delorean made entirely out of LEGO bricks? Continue reading How Many LEGO Would It Take to Build These Sci-Fi Megastructures? →

  
“Jumbo Out of This World” theme for this year’s April 9 event

MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, Mass. — Medford and Somerville children in kindergarten through third grade are invited to attend this year’s Kids’ Day at Tufts University on Saturday, April 9, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on the Medford/Somerville campus. Continue reading Annual Kids’ Day at Tufts offers fun for children in grades K-3 →

Sunday, April 24, 2016, 10:30 AM, Somerville High School Concourse & Gym 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA. 02143 
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced that the City’s annual Wellness Challenge Kick-Off and Somerville Recreation 5K Road Race will be held on Sunday morning, April 24th, starting and ending at the Somerville High School concourse, 93 Highland Avenue. Continue reading  “MAYOR JOSEPH A. CURTATONE’S 7th Annual Mayor’s Wellness Challenge Kick-Off & Somerville Recreation 5K Road Race” →

SOMERVILLE – Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan has confirmed that the body of a deceased adult male recovered last night from the Mystic River has been positively identified as Kenneth Manning, 35, of Malden. Continue reading Somerville:Body Recovered from Mystic River Identified as Kenneth Manning →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, March 16, the 76th day day of 2016 with 290 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:54 and sunset is @ 6:51. 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: 1190 – The Crusaders began the massacre of Jews in York, England.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Somerville Neighborhood Newscast #60 – A Special GLX Edition

In this special edition of Somerville Neighborhood News, we examine a look at the long and sometimes bumpy stops of the MBTA Green Line Extension. Learn more in SNN #60. Continue reading Somerville Neighborhood Newscast #60 – A Special GLX Edition →

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Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Shelia Hickey Santangelo, Karen Love, Okie Oconnell, A.J. Breslin, Jim Halloran, Robert Rotola, Michael Emond, Jody Connelly, Mike Oconnell, John Kreimeyer, Donald B. Gay, Jennifer Gjulameti and the Yung twins! Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week  →

By William Tauro 

The 2016 Annual Somerville Council on Aging St. Patrick’s Party took place on Monday March 14th, just three days before ST. Patrick’s Day but just as fun! Continue reading 2016 Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party at Winter Hill Yacht Club →

Coming in April will be Somerville’s annual Patriot’s Day celebration at Foss Park. Make plans to be there, it is a fun, it is informative. Here are some pictures from last year’s celebration. Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray →

On Sunday, March 13, 2016, I was in full uniform and assigned to marked unit East-4 on a directed patrol of 299 Broadway. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Cleber DESOUZA (OUI, Leave Scene) →