The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week 

  
  
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 

Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Lisa Ann MEDEIROS (Shoplifting, Remove Theft Device)

   
 
On Saturday, March 12th, 2016 I, Officer Devin Schneider, was in full uniform and assigned to marked unit East-1 during the evening shift. The following report is a summary of events that I witnessed that day, as they pertain to incident #16014213: Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Lisa Ann MEDEIROS (Shoplifting, Remove Theft Device)

Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Nicholas SALAMI (Carry Firearm, Possess w. Intent Class D)

   
 
The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident #16014068:

 

Members of the Somerville Police Department Drug Control Unit initiated a drug investigation of Mr. Nicholas Salami and his alleged role in the ongoing distribution of Marijuana. The alleged distribution occurs from his residence located at 29 Merriam Street #1, Somerville, MA 02143. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Nicholas SALAMI (Carry Firearm, Possess w. Intent Class D)

Senate Passes Legislation Raising the Thresholds Defining Felony Larceny and Other Property Offenses

  

 

(BOSTON) – Senator Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville) and her colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate passed legislation raising the thresholds defining felony larceny and other property offenses from $250 to $1,500, putting Massachusetts in line with other states. Continue reading Senate Passes Legislation Raising the Thresholds Defining Felony Larceny and Other Property Offenses

Cambridge/Somerville Senators Vote to Pass Substance Addiction Prevention

  

Builds off 2014 landmark law and unprecedented budget investments

BOSTON – Senator Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett), Senator Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville), and their colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate have passed substance abuse legislation aimed at curbing the opioid epidemic in the Commonwealth. Continue reading Cambridge/Somerville Senators Vote to Pass Substance Addiction Prevention