On Sunday, March 13, 2016 I, Officer Bork, was in full uniform and assigned to marked cruiser 876 patrolling area West 6 for the Somerville Police Department. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Brian WHALEN (OUI, Leave Scene) →

   
 
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) →

   
 
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) →

   
 
n Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 12:18 A.M, Somerville Police control received a call from a man reporting that someone stole his scooter from the area of 88 Highland Avenue.  Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Jeswinder SINGH (Larceny MV – Scooter) →

On Friday, March 11th, 2016 I, Officer D’Amelio, was in full uniform assigned to marked cruiser unit 784 (E4) for the Somerville Police Department. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Marcelo BRANDAO (OUI) →

On Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 4:30 P.M., I received a call on my department issued phone from an employee at the Adidas store reporting a shoplifting incident at Reebok. Adidas and Reebok are managed by the same team.  Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:David MCGRATH Jr (Shoplifting, Remove Theft Device) →

   
 
On 03/09/16 I, Officer Christopher Collette, was assigned to Somerville marked unit East Four. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Ailton ORNELEZ (B&E, Malicious Destruction) →

03/08/2016 18:45:55

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AMARAL , ANDREW

38 WATERHOUSE SOMERVILLE MA
Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 3/7/16-3/14/16 →

   
 
Continue reading Hazel Evans Cooks A Saint Patty’s Day Dinner for the Residents of 240 Pearl Street →

(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 →

Sunday, April 24, 2016, 10:30 AM, Somerville High School Concourse & Gym 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA. 02143″ Continue reading MAYOR JOSEPH A. CURTATONE’S 7th Annual Mayor’s Wellness Challenge Kick-Off& Somerville Recreation 5K Road Race →

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 →

   
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Tammie K. (Pride) Correia, 40, of West Wareham, died on March 10, 2016 at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. She was the wife of Paul R. Correia and the daughter of the late Robert J. and Edith (Ashworth) Pride. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Tammie K. (Pride) Correia →

Lifelong Somerville resident Fred Caruso passed away early Monday morning from a long battle with cancer. 

Fred was a crossing guard for years and he was involved with East Somerville Main Streets in past years as well as the Somerville Little League. 

Fred was a great guy and friends to many of us here in the Ville and he will be sadly missed. 

Funeral service information: Doherty Funeral Home Friday 4 to 8pm located at 855 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144

Funeral Saturday at 10 am at St Ann’s Parish 

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, March 14, the 74th day day of 2016 with 292 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:57 and sunset is @ 6:49. 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: 1489 – Catherine Cornaro, Queen of Cyprus, sold her kingdom to Venice. She was the last of the Lusignan dynasty.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Photos by Correen Demers

By Sara Harris

U Mass Boston’s Clark Athletic Center was alive with drama and excitement as soon as the Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers Huskies (20-3) and the Prospect Hill Academy Lady Wizards (18-0) arrived for the 11th Annual Massachusetts Charter School Athletic Organization Girls’ Basketball Championship Game this past Friday night. Continue reading Prospect Hill Academy Lady Wizards CHAMPIONS →

By Frank Santangelo

Jabir Ducasse is the owner of Villeside Clothing Store that’s located at 491 Broadway here in the city. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Jabir Ducasse →

Photos by Kim Moss

By William Tauro

Somerville police officers vs Somerville youth played a game of basketball this past Friday night March 11th at the Kennedy School in Somerville. 
The youth-police basketball game featured teams of youth and police working together.  Continue reading Somerville’s Second Annual Youth & Police Basketball Game →

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

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Photos by Rosalee Zammuto 

By William Tauro 

“The Ras” is the most authentic St. Padraig’s Road Race west of Dublin, Ireland that was joined by 6000 this past Sunday for a grand run around Somerville and then celebrated with em’ in the 17 post-race pubs. Continue reading Rás na hÉireann USA 5Km Invades Somerville With a Sea of Green →

 
 
Photos by Rosalee Zammuto

By William Tauro 

Johnny D’s has been located at 17 Holland Street in Davis Square Somerville for the past forty-seven years and is now going to be developed into new commercial and residential space. Continue reading Somerville’s Johnny D’s Closed Its Doors In Style After 47 Years →

In response to resident interest, more meetings looking at specific areas of the proposed Zoning Overhaul have been added. Each of these meetings will be held at the Visiting Nurses Association, 259 Lowell St., starting at 6:30 p.m.
Continue reading More Chances to Dive into Zoning Overhaul →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, March 13, the 73rd day day of 2016 with 293 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:59 and sunset is @ 6:47. 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: 0483 – St. Felix III began his reign as Pope.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Vice President Joe Biden recently introduced pop star Lady Gaga at the Oscars to spotlight the issue of campus sexual assault, which is part of a White House campaign against domestic and sexual violence. Continue reading How Women Can Help Women Heal In April →

Sean P. Curtis

Born: February 4, 1986

Died:March 10, 2016
Curtis, Sean P.- 30, Of Somerville, March 10, 2016.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering Sean Curtis of Somerville, MA 1986 – 2016  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, March 12, the 72nd day day of 2016 with 294 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:01 and sunset is @ 5:46. 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: 1496 – Jews were expelled from Syria.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

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 →

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 7-11.
OPIOID ABUSE PREVENTION (H 4056) Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 – Report No. 10 March 7-11, 2016 →

  
  
Photos by William Tauro 

A super sized crane lays on its side being prepared to be hoisted up to begin construction of a new building at Assembly Row.  Continue reading Stretching It At Assembly Row Somerville →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, March 11, the 71st day day of 2016 with 295 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:03 and sunset is @ 5:45The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are, Mercury & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 537 – The Goths began their siege on Rome.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
Greetings from Aguacate Verde,

Please join us for the Pachamanca Feast and live cumbia music this Friday Narch 11th. Pachamanca Feast is part of Peruvian culture dating back to pre-Hispanic times. Continue reading Aguacate Verde Restaurant Somerville →

   
  
BOSTON (March 10, 2015)- LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston will open a brand new interactive building area, Space Mission, on Saturday, March 19 at 10:00 am. This will be the second addition to the attraction since its opening in May 2014, the first was LEGO® Ninjago Training Camp which opened last March.
  Continue reading LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston/Somerville  Opens New Space Mission on March 19 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, March 10, the 70th day day of 2016 with 296 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:04 and sunset is @ 5:44. 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: 0241 BC – The Roman fleet sank 50 Carthaginian ships in the Battle of Aegusa.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, March 9, the 69th day day of 2016 with 297 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:06 and sunset is @ 5:43. 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: 1454 – Amerigo Vespucci was born in Florence, Italy. Matthias Ringmann, a German mapmaker, named the American continent in his honor.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

The Somerville High School Building Committee has two upcoming meetings planned where residents can learn more about options for future plans for Somerville High School and share their comments. Continue reading Somerville High School Building Committee Upcoming Meetings →

  
You can learn about Somerville Public Schools’s pre-kindergarten programs next week during Open House. Stop by any of the four participating schools on March 15, 16, or 17 between 9 and 11 a.m. for a tour. Continue reading Somerville-Is It Time For Your Family To Start Thinking About School?  →

D.W. Griffith’s masterpiece ‘Intolerance’ to screen on Sunday, April 3 at Somerville Theatre
Landmark 1916 silent film epic to be presented in 35mm with live music to celebrate 100th anniversary of original release Continue reading Silent masterpiece ‘Intolerance’ to screen in 35mm with live music on Sunday, April 3 at Somerville Theatre →

Type “sugar” and “culprit” into your favorite search engine and you’ll find no shortage of health reasons to knock sugar out of your diet. Continue reading How To Knock Out Sugar For National Nutrition Month →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, March 8, the 68th day day of 2016 with 298 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:08 and sunset is @ 5:42. The New Moon is exact @ 8:56 PM EST. The morning stars are stars are, Mercury & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1618 – Johann Kepler discovered the third Law of Planetary Motion.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Internet Harassment? 

What Is Cyber Crime and How Can An Investigator Help?

Crime committed through computers or the internet, also known as “cyber crime,” is more prevalent today than ever before. Continue reading Kevin Ripa Computer Evidence Recovery Experts →

Click on link to read:March 8th, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online March 8th, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

 
  Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series →

  
  
Grand Re-Opening on Saturday March 19th at 7:00pm The Museum of Modern Renaissance is located at 115 College Ave, Somerville 

It’s not to be found in any Encyclopedia of Art. Today’s Fine Arts students wouldn’t recognize it as an artistic movement. Continue reading Grand Re-Opening of The Museum of Modern Renaissance in Somerville  →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Joe Rainone, Shelly Foster, Michelle Sinclair, Jennifer Howell, Connie Trifone Muolo, Judy Baldasaro, Rocco DaDog, Donald Coutoumas, Debi Lydon Mitrano, Mark Lawhorne, Kathleen Patricia Sarver-Glejzer, Teresa McCollem, Patrick Walsh, Mark Cafferty and Happy 11th Birthday to Michael Gabriel Chiaravalloti. Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

Something wicked this way comes…

I have spent many years and a lot of money watching a wide range of film (as art and entertainment) in different settings. Continue reading Reality Bites by James A Norton →

Chaves, Paulo D. of Cambridge, March 5th, 2016 at age 55, after a courageous battle with cancer. Devoted husband of Cassia R. (Guerra) Chaves. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Paulo Dinis Chaves →

 The City is hosting two presentations and discussions on the City’s Athletic Fields Master Planning process. Continue reading Somerville-Reminder for anyone interested in open space and recreation areas: →

By William S. Wooditch

You work for yourself. The more skills and talents you acquire, hone and refine – the more value you can create for yourself. Continue reading The Franchise of YOU →

*Programs and broadcast times can change due to event addition or cancellation.
http://www.SomervilleMA.gov/TV  Continue reading SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE CONNECTION_City TV (13/22) & Educational Channel 15 (15) →

  
Saturday was the March 5, anniversary of the Boston Massacre, 1770.
 
1. 1. Townspeople harassing the British Soldiers in front of the Old State House.
2. 2. Soldiers coming to protect lone British sentry at Custom’s House.
3. 3. Townspeople intimidating the soldiers
4. 4. Townspeople moving in tighter, fiercely threatening soldier’s lives.
5. 5. Townspeople dead on the ground after the shooting. Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray →

  
  
(SOMERVILLE, MA; March 7, 2016) – On Tuesday, April 12, The Kirkland Tap & Trotter will host the next stop on the James Beard Foundation’s Celebrity Chef Tour, as Tony Maws welcomes several of the nation’s best chefs for this not-to-be-missed event. Continue reading CHEF TONY MAWS TO HOST A DINNER OF CULINARY ALL-STARSFOR THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION’S CELEBRITY CHEF TOUR →

   
 
On Saturday March 5th, 2016, I, Officer Devin Schneider, was in full uniform assigned to marked unit East-1 during the evening shift. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Mario FARAH (Assault with Dangerous Weapon) →

On Wednesday, March 02, 2016, I was in uniform and assigned as the Somerville Police Court Liaison. At approximately 10:21 AM, I received a call in my office from Court Officer (CO) XXXXX who advised me that Chief Court Officer (CC0) YYYYY requested my assistance with handling an intoxicated male. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Philip DECAREAU (Disorderly Conduct) →

   
 
   On 02/29/2016 at approximately 6:45pm while on routine patrol of the Mystic River development, SHA Investigators observed several youth smoking in the hallway of 10B Memorial Rd. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Niles VIBERT (Poss. Dangerous Weapon, Poss. to Dist. Class E, Resisting Arrest) →

02/29/2016 18:33:34

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VIBERT , NILES Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log (2/29/16-3/7/16) →

 
When a Somerville fire truck arrived at the YMCA on Highland Avenue Thursday afternoon, it was no routine call. Continue reading Somerville Firefighters Local 76 Deliver 300+ Coats to Local Children →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, March 7, the 67th day day of 2016 with 299 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:09 and sunset is @ 5:40. 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: 0322 BC – Aristotle, the Greek philosopher, died.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
Photo by Frank Santangelo
Irish film festival this weekend at Somerville Theater

By Brian Harris

DEFENSE—with a splash of offense when needed—has the Prospect Hill Academy Lady Wizards positioned to play in this year’s girls basketball championship of the 2016 Massachusetts Charter School Athletic Organization set for 6 pm on Friday, March 11, at U Mass Boston’s Clark Athletic Center. Continue reading “Prospect Hill Lady Wizards Bring Their Defense to the Championship Dance” →

   
  
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 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, March 6, the 66th day day of 2016 with 300 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:11 and sunset is @ 5:39. 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  →

  
Feed the belly, warm the soul. For $35 you’ll select a handmade bowl donated by Feet of Clay pottery studio in Brookline and will taste delicious soups and bread donated by local restaurants such as: Ole, 1369 Coffeehouse, City Girl Cafe, Puritan and Co., Trina’s Starlight Lounge, Nashoba Brook Bakery, and more..   Continue reading The Third Annual Empty Bowls Project Benefiting On The Rise →

Scientists studying the causes of climate change have looked to Earth’s atmosphere for answers.
But that may be the wrong place to find them, says William Goodenough, author of “The Three Concepts of Climate Change: Is AGW Politics or Science?” Continue reading A Shift In Earth’s Magnetic Poles May Hold The Secret To Climate Change →

By Bob Katzen 
  THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of February 29-March 4.
CHANGE LANGUAGE (S 2140) Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41-Report No. 9 February 29 – March 4, 2016 →

  
The idea of launching a business and becoming your own boss has always been part of the American Dream.
But many people balk when it comes time to make the move, and in 2015, a Gallup survey revealed why. Continue reading Succeeding In Business Requires Casting Aside Your Fears →

Some things are counterintuitive, like mud baths that cleanse, stinky cheeses that taste good and, now, charcoal as an ingredient that gets your teeth whiter.
Continue reading Black Toothpaste: Whitening Without Bleach Or Abrasive Agents →

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 →

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

By William Tauro

Robert “Bob” Hickey from Somerville, a class of 81 graduate of Somerville High, former SGT US Marine Corps 1981 to 1993.  Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Robert “Bob” Hickey →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, March 5, the 65th day day of 2016 with 301 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:13 and sunset is @ 5:38. 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: 1623 – The first alcohol temperance law in the colonies was enacted in Virginia.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
Entrepreneurs save the date: The City of Somerville is holding its second “How to Open a Business” workshop on Thursday, March 31. At the workshop you’ll learn how to find the right location for your business, navigate the regulations around opening your business, and what financial and technical assistance is available. Continue reading Somerville “How to Open a Business” Workshop →

From the late 80s to mid 90s, Double Barrell was a regular on the Boston Rock scene, playing Rock n Roll rumbles, clubs, and pretty much anywhere you could have a loud throwdown with music and friends. In 1995 DB disband after 8 years together, but the members all remained friends.  Continue reading Double Barrell Comes To Famous Cantab Lounge In Cambridge →

  
Whether you’re a small-business owner, a corporate executive or a professional looking to retire soon, you don’t want to leave potential tax-deferrable options by the wayside, says Mark Chandik, president of FDP Wealth Management (www.fdpwm.com). Continue reading Are You Overlooking These Tax Tips? →

   
 
The Inspiration Celebration directly benefits the children and teens of Medford and Somerville who rely on the Boys & Girls Clubs of Middlesex County as a source of support, inspiration, friendship, and security. Continue reading Save the Date for Boys & Girls Clubs of Middlesex County May 4th is our 2016 Inspiration Celebration at the Armory! →

  
Businesses that want potential customers to linger longer on their websites have an easy tool for making that happen – video. Continue reading Why It’s Good Business To Embrace Video In Digital-Marketing Campaigns →

Rep. Michael Capuano (D-MA) has re-introduced the “Officer Sean Collier Campus Police Recognition Act of 2016” in memory of MIT Police Officer Sean Collier, who was murdered on April 18, 2013 by those responsible for the tragic bombings at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Rep. Capuano first filed this legislation in 2013. Continue reading Rep. Capuano Files Officer Sean Collier Campus Police Recognition Act →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, March 4, the 64th day day of 2016 with 302 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:14 and sunset is @ 5:37. 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: 1634 – Samuel Cole opened the first tavern in Boston, MA.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

    
Looking for a kitty? This young lady (less than a year old) is super friendly, talkative, and loves to sit on laps and head butt. Email Lauren.hvh@gmail.com to meet her!

Please consider adopting a shelter cat! This kitty is located in Somerville.

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, March 3, the 63rd day of 2016 with 303 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:16 and sunset is @ 5:36. 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: 1791 – The U.S. Congress passed a resolution that created the U.S. Mint. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
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Missing Female Hound/Shepard Mix – #Cambridge, MA 3/01/16
“Lucy” is 5 Month./18 lbs and is brown, with black markings, especially around muzzle.Wearing Collar and dragging her leash. Missing from Gorham Street/ Wendell St area near Harvard Divinity School #cambridgemapd Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Missing Pets Update  →

  
Photo by Kim Moss
The Somerville commCouncil on Aging traveled to Logan International Airport to participate in exercise for the Mass Fatality Assistance Center on Wednesday March 2nd. 

Millennials & Others Welcome Effective New Innovation
Sometimes, in order to get clean, you have to get a little dirty. This is a concept that humanity has known for thousands of years with our long history of mud baths. Continue reading The New ‘It’ Trend: Why Activated Charcoal Is Hot →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, March 2, the 62nd day of 2016 with 304 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:18 and sunset is @ 5:34. 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: 1807 – The U.S. Congress passed an act to “prohibit the importation of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States… from any foreign kingdom, place, or country.”  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

The City of Somerville is sponsoring the 2016 Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program (UAAP). Taught by Green City Growers, a Somerville-based urban agriculture company, the program is now seeking applicants for the 2016 class. Continue reading Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program Seeking Applicants for 2016 →

 Here is the facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/events/183730751991427/

  
Starting on April 1, the Somerville Council on Aging and the Health & Continue reading City Departments to Provide Free Smoke Alarm/Carbon Monoxide Detectors to Older Adults, Persons with Disabilities →

  
You say you want to spend more time with your family, but instead stay late at the office to get ahead in your career.
You vow to give back to your community by volunteering, but can’t work it into your schedule. Continue reading Bridging The Gap Between What’s ReallyImportant And How We Actually Live →

  
The next in our series of Zoning Overhaul Meetings is next Monday and this one focuses on some of the processes linked to zoning, like getting a special permit or going through the Planning or Zoning Board. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. at the Visiting Nurse Association, 259 Lowell St.
You can find the full schedule of upcoming meetings at the link below. Continue reading Somerville Zoning Overhaul Meetings →

If you’re interested in open space and places for recreation, mark your calendar to attend one of two upcoming presentations and discussions on the City’s Athletic Fields Master Planning process.
Continue reading Somerville’s Athletic Fields Master Planning Process →

   
 
By William Tauro

The Somerville Police Department showcases one of four new Ford 2016 police cruises as it hits the streets of Somerville this past Tuesday at the Somerville Police Station.  Continue reading Somerville Police Department Gets New State of the Art Cruisers →

By William Tauro 
Over fifty Wynn demonstrators gathered outside Somerville City Hall midday on Tuesday protesting Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone regarding his Wynn Casino appeal.  Continue reading 5o Demonstrators Protesting at Somerville City Hall Regarding Curtatone/Wynn Casino Battle  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, March 1, the 61st day of 2016 with 305 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:19 and sunset is @ 5:33. 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: 1498 – Vasco de Gama landed at what is now Mozambique on his way to India.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Click link to read March 1st, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online: March 1st, 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 →

   
 Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! happy Birthday greetings go out to Marilyn Lillis, Ed Griffin, Ana Zappala, Stephen Burgess, Bill Donnellan, Eddie Nuzzo, Amanda Roderick, Tea Desmond, Jonathan James Jolicoeur, Brian Gay and Happy Birthday to Skip Murray’s granddaughter Addison! Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

Centenarians, Rebellion and Comedy to Premiere at 16th Annual Irish Film Festival, Boston 
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 3/10-13 16th Irish Film Festival, Boston Premieres Centenarians, Rebellion & Comedy →

   
  Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray →

By Charlie O’Rouke
Somerville High Senior Gabrielle Etienne placed third in the Shot Put at the New England High School Track Championships held on Sunday February 28th at the Reggie Lewis Center. Continue reading SHS Girls Track News Update →

  
  
MARTINI, Karen M. – of Somerville February 26, 2016. Beloved Mother of Jared Hiltz of Somerville. Sister of Robert, Leo and James Martini, Patricia MacArelli the late Edward and Joseph Martini

Karen was a very nice person and she will be sadly missed here in Somerville.