By William Tauro
This past Saturday, the Somerville Little League honored the late Fred Caruso at the 2016 Somerville Little League Opening Day Ceremony with an award presented for all his over 50 years of dedicated service as a volunteer to the league and touching so many lives. Continue reading Fred Caruso Honored By Somerville Little League
Photos by Frank Santangelo
By William Tauro
The Somerville Little League opening day ceremonies for the entire league and T-Ball Clinic began this past Saturday April 30th at Conway Field on Somerville Avenue and it’ll run every Saturday until June 11th. Continue reading Somerville Little League Opening Day Ceremonies 2016
Photos by Frank Santangelo
By William Tauro
This past Saturday the City of Somerville, Groundwork Somerville, and Comcast Cares hosted the annual Spring Cleanup and Community Barbecue.
Continue reading Somerville Spring Cleanup Day 2016
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, April 30, the 121st day day of 2016 with 245 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:40 and sunset is @ 7:42. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
ON THIS DAY IN: 0030 – Jesus of Nazareth was crucified. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Photos by Kim Moss
Congratulations to police officers Chris Ward and Diego Deoliveria who were both promoted to Lieutenant this past Thursday evening at a ceremony at Somerville City Hall. Continue reading Somerville Police Department Gets Two New Lieutenants
Photos by Kim Moss
Congratulations to Michael Khoury who was promoted to Lieutenant this past Thursday evening at city hall for the Somerville Fire Department.
Continue reading Somerville Fire Department Gets a New Lieutenant
By Frank Santangelo
Joanne Riviecco was born and raised in Cambridge. She moved to Somerville in 1983 to buy her first home. Her children were young, Franke 6 and Patrick 3 .
Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Special Person Of The Week Joanne Riviecco
Saturday April 30, 2 PM, March to City Hall to support Fossil Fuel Divestment from Somerville’s pension fund – meet at Davis Square Plaza. RSVP and updates at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1717044895178292/ Continue reading Important Events & Meetings In The Next Two Weeks by Mark Niedergang, Ward 5 Alderman
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ and representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of April 25-29.
APPROVE $39.5 BILLION FISCAL 2016 STATE BUDGET (H 4200) Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 – Report No. 17 April 25-29, 2015
The Tufts women’s basketball team recently received citations from the city of Somerville for their successful season. Continue reading Tufts Women’s Basketball Team Receives Citation From City
This week the Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund donated more than $350,000 to nonprofits in Greater Boston, including Autism Speaks, Continue reading Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund donated more than $350,000
Photo:Kayla Linahan, Alivia Baker, Jessica Mantia
Hello,
This is a picture taken today on the foot bridge over near Shore Drive.
It points out the need to clean up the river and it certainly celebrates Spring.
Mary Robertson
Somerville, MA
After this past Wednesday’s Green Line Extension public meeting, MassDOT announced that the final public meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 5th at St. Clement’s Parish Hall in Medford was cancelled. Attached is a copy of the letter sent by the Somerville and Medford legislative delegations to Secretary Pollack requesting that this final GLX public meeting be reinstated.
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Dear Secretary Pollack,
We are writing to express our deep frustration at the recent announcement canceling the final opportunity for members of the public to comment on the proposed revision of the Green Line Extension. Continue reading A Letter to Secretary & CEO MassDOT Stephanie Pollack Re:Re: May 5 GLX Meeting Cancelation
Hazel Evans & Maureen Spear of Somerville found a copy of The Somerville News Weekly newspaper while in Lake George on a Council on Aging trip!
Send us your photos to: Wmtauro@Bostonnewsgroup.com
Greater Somerville – Rebuilding Somerville High School
On this episode of Greater Somerville, the Chair of the SHS Building Committee, Tony Pierantozzi, discusses the preferred design and site option for the new Somerville High School with the architect, and host Joe Lynch.
This is a co-production of Greater Somerville and SCATV.
By William Tauro
Somerville Pop Warner President Roger Desrochers was recently presented an award through National Pop Warner for:
1. Male volunteer of the year in eastern Massachusetts
2. Male volunteer of the year for all of New England
A letter was submitted to the eastern ma board on Roger’s behalf and he was chosen as the male volunteer of the year for eastern ma. Continue reading Somerville Pop Warner News:Somerville Pop Warner President Roger Desrochers Honored
THE TASTE OF SOMERVILLE IN DAVIS SQUARE WILL FEATURE 60+ LOCAL RESTAURANTS, BREWERIES, AND WINERIES. Continue reading Somerville Chamber of Commerce:Taste of Somerville Tickets on Sale Now
Somerville, MA – The 2016 Inspiration Celebration benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Middlesex County – with Clubs in Medford and Somerville, MA – will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 from 6pm to 9pm at the Center for Arts at the Armory at 191 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA. Tickets are $75 per person and are still available for purchase online at http://www.kidsclubs.org or by calling our offices at (617) 764-5958. Continue reading 7th Annual Inspiration Celebration Benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs in Somerville and Medford to Be Held on May 4, 2016
Dispose of unwanted prescription medication at one of three sites in Somerville.
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Somerville Health and Human Services, Police and Fire Departments announced today that, in collaboration with the efforts of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the “National Prescription Drug Take-Back” program, Somerville will celebrate Continue reading SOMERVILLE TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK DAY, APRIL 30
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, April 29, the 120th day day of 2016 with 246 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:41 and sunset is @ 7:41. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1289 – Qala’un, the Sultan of Egypt, captured Tripoli.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Congratulations to Somerville Auxiliary Police Chief Jerry Carvalho, who tonight stepped down as Chief of the SAPD after 40 years of volunteer service; 18 as Chief. Continue reading Somerville Thanks Somerville Auxiliary Police Chief Jerry Carvalho
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, April 28, the 119th day day of 2016 with 247 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:43 and sunset is @ 7:40. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
ON THIS DAY IN: 0357 – Constantius II visited Rome for the first time. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By Mark Chandik
The Male Tendency To Keep Shaking Things Up
Can Lead To Bad Results, Says Financial Advisor
Continue reading Why Women Are Better Investors Than Men
Effort seeks to gather demographics, housing status, and story of youth without stable housing
Continue reading Annual Count and Survey of Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Starts in May
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, April 27, the 118th day day of 2016 with 248 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:44 and sunset is @ 7:39. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1296 – The Scots were defeated by Edward I at the Battle of Dunbar. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By Peter Neill
New Book, ‘The Once And Future Ocean,’
Emphasizes Importance Of Earth’s Most Valuable Element Continue reading Earth’s Most Valuable Element
By Mac Bogert
The last thing dedicated teachers want to think is that they’re fulfilling all the duties of a babysitter and not much else, says educator Mac Bogert. Continue reading Can We Liberate Our Kids From Traditional Schooling?
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, April 26, the 117th day day of 2016 with 249 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:46 and sunset is @ 7:38. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1478 – Pazzi conspirators attacked Lorenzo and killed Giuliano de’Medici. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Click on link to read April 26th, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online:April 26th, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online
A very happy wedding anniversary greeting to these wonderful Villens! Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Joey McEdmunds, Michael David, Karen Chaille Lima, Nancy Medeiros, Vincent Migliore, Robin Joseph, Mike Moccia, Timothy F Cottier, Jeffrey Snow, Tina Kneeland, Anthony Kuma, Jacob Stern, Eric Bussey and former Somerville Mayor Dorothy Kelly Gay Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
BOSTON – Recently the Massachusetts Senate continued its work of reforming the state’s criminal justice system by passing four reform related bills: S.727, S.728, S.795, and S.2216. Continue reading Senate Passes Criminal Justice Reform Legislation
Photos by Skip Murray
Photos from last week’s Somerville’s Patriot’s Day Celebration. We wanted to highlight the festivity of the event and also the Somerville High School Historic Club, where the students dressed in authentic historic clothes of the day.
Continue reading A Closer Look at Somerville’s Patriot’s Day Celebration
Are you a Somerville tenant whose household is eligible for federal or state housing programs? If so, you’re invited to have your official say regarding City affordable housing programs that benefit persons with low-to-moderate incomes. Continue reading TENANT REPRESENTATIVE SOUGHT FOR SOMERVILLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND
By William Tauro
A tractor-trailer heading towards Boston hit the McGrath O’Brien Highway overpass in Somerville at noontime on Monday.
Traffic was tied up for hours while tow trucks struggled to free up the rig from beneath the bridge.
Continue reading Tractor Trailer Hits Somerville’s McGrath O’Brien Overpass
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Legislature recently passed legislation that raises the solar net-metering cap; net metering allows consumers, businesses and municipalities to produce solar power and feed it back into the electric grid for discounts on electric expenses. Continue reading Legislature Passes Solar Energy Bill, Lifts Net Metering Cap
On Monday, April 25th, 2016, I, Officer Lorenti was in full uniform, assigned to marked cruiser unit 781, (E-1), for the Somerville Police Department. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Roberto PEREIRA (Op. MV with License Suspended, Fail to Stop for Police, Leave Scene of Property Damage, Negligent Op. of MV, MV Lights Violation, Improper Op. of MV)
On 04/24/21016 at around 0212 hours, while in full uniform and assigned to marked unit East 2, I was dispatched to the intersection of Beacon St and Washington St (Both a public way in the City of Somerville), for a check condition on a white Jeep in the middle of the road and the operator of the Jeep hunched over onto the steering wheel. Ofc Prophete (East 3), Ofc Lorenti (East 1) and Ofc Moreira (East 4) also responded. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Robert O’ROURKE (OUI, 2nd Offense)
On April 23, 2016, while assigned to marked unit W5, FTO Officer Canty and I were dispatched to 309 Medford Street for a report of a male with a bottle arguing with another male. Officer Collins also responded and was assigned to marked unit E3. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Richard GRANT (ABDW) assault and battery with a dangerous weapon
On Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 1:30 P.M., I received a call from Sports Authority Loss Prevention Agent, XXXXX. XXXXX stated he observed a male select two watches and conceal them in his backpack, then exited the store without making any attempt to pay for the merchandise. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Daniel MEGQUIER (Larceny, Poss. Burglarious Instrument, Removal of Theft Detection Device) Shoplifting at Assembly Row Sports Authority
04/18/2016 10:22:48
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A&B ON FAMILY / HOUSEHOLD MEMB Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 4/18/16-4/25/16
Photo by David Zammitti
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, April 25, the 116th day day of 2016 with 250 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:47 and sunset is @ 7:36. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1590 – The Sultan of Morocco launched his successful attack to capture Timbuktu. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By Charles O’Rourke
Photos of the Somerville high girls track team from the Notre Dame of Hingham Freshman Sophomore Meet
Continue reading SHS Track News
Photos by Frank Santangelo
Adult and children’s walk/run races were followed by health and wellness fair with demonstrations, music, and more. Continue reading Somerville Wellness Challenge Kick-Off and Recreation 5K Road Race
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, April 24, the 115th day day of 2016 with 251 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:49 and sunset is @ 7:35. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1519 – Envoys of Montezuma II attended the first Easter mass in Central America. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Expected this August, 35 new affordable one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments will be available for income eligible families and individuals at 181 Washington Street in Union Square.
Household Size Continue reading Rental Applications Now Available for Union Square Apartments APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 5TH
By Martin Polignone
Somerville Guitarist and long time advocate for the elderly and disabled community Martin Polignone starts the street music season in Boston’s North End with good friends and Cafe Vittoria regulars Anthony Navaro and Victor Brogna singing along with later performances by the locally famous “Simon of Saint Petersburg Russia” Continue reading Somerville Guitarist Starts Street Music Season in Boston’s North End
By Martin Polignone
This past Wednesday, Ward One Alderman Matt McLaughlin sponsored a coffee hour for the seniors at the Cobble Hill Apartments. Continue reading Seniors Coffee Hour At Cobble Hill Apartments Somerville
By William Tauro
Somerville News Weekly congratulates Somerville Auxiliary Police Chief Jerry Carvalho on his retirement (at the end of this month) of the Somerville Auxiliary Police after 40 yrs of service to the city. Continue reading Somerville Special Person of the Week Somerville Auxiliary Police Chief Jerry Carvalho
This week’s Somerville News Weekly Aerial Ville Photos Series “The Ville From Above”
Continue reading The Ville From Above Photos by Frank Santangelo
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
(Somerville, MA) Naveo Credit Union collaborated with Union Square Main Streets (USMS), an organization that works collaboratively to support and advance the economic strength of the Union Square business district, to host a free Business Financing workshop at Workbar on Friday, April 15. Continue reading Naveo Credit Union collaborates with Union Square Main Streets to offer a free business financing workshop to help local small business owners
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Following tradition, the House and Senate had no formal sessions during last week’s April school vacation. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 – Report No. 16 April 18-22, 2016
By William Tauro
According to sources, the makers of the film “Patriots Day” staring Mark Wahlberg have signed a lease to rent a property in Somerville located at 160-200 McGrath Highway, the former location of Pats Towing Service.
Continue reading Wahlberg’s to Film Patriots Day Movie in Somerville
Photo by William Tauro
Photo:Arthur and Theresa, a happy day photograph here with proud grandmother Alma
Congratulations to our very good friends Theresa Serrani and Arthur Wahlberg on the announcement that they are expecting a baby. And congratulations to expecting grandparent Alma on the good news!
Continue reading Wahlbergs Expecting Addition to the Family
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, April 22, the 113th day day of 2016 with 253 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:52 and sunset is @ 7:33. The Full “Pink Moon,” was exact @ 1:24 AM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1500 – Portuguese navigator Pedro Alvares Cabral discovered Brazil. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Ward meetings scheduled for May and June.
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone invites residents to the Spring 2016 ResiStat Community Meetings, a twice-yearly effort to share the latest City news and neighborhood updates directly with residents and gather their feedback. Continue reading SPRING RESISTAT MEETING SCHEDULE SET
In 1993, the Supreme Judicial Court ruled that Massachusetts has a constitutional obligation to offer all children an adequate education, regardless of the wealth of their communities. That same week, the legislature passed the Education Reform Act, which included a “foundation budget” formula to equitably fund adequate education for all. Continue reading Op-ed: Fair and Equitable Funding in Education by State Senator Pat Jehlen
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, April 21, the 112th day day of 2016 with 254 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:55 and sunset is @ 7:31. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
ON THIS DAY IN: 753 BC – Today is the traditional date of the foundation of Rome. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Save the date! The City of Somerville, and the Somerville by Design team, in cooperation with Gehl Architects, are relaunching the Davis Sq. Somerville by Design process on Wed., April 27. A kickoff meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the First Church Somerville UCC, at 89 College Ave., Continue reading Davis Sq. Somerville by Design Process Relaunches April 27
Somerville Youth Arts Coordinator, Jimmy Del Ponte, announces the return of the popular Somerville Rocks! youth talent show for 2016. Continue reading “Somerville Rocks” Youth Talent Show Seeking Applicants
Medical Marijuana Facility Permit Process Information Session, April 26
Now that medical marijuana is legal in Massachusetts, the City of Somerville has established a Medical Marijuana Treatment Facility Advisory Committee, which includes representatives from the City’s Department of Health and Human Services, the Planning Department, and the Police Department. Continue reading SOMERVILLE TO HOST INFO SESSION ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA FACILITY PERMIT PROCESS
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The Massachusetts Motorcycle Association is forecasting a “Storm” in Boston on May 19, 2016. Only a month away, the MMA’s “STORM THE STATE HOUSE” will be the Motorcyclists of Massachusetts!
Motorcyclists across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and neighboring States are encouraged to meet at the staging locations listed below. Continue reading A STORM IS COMING! You won’t hear this from the National Weather Service!STORM THE STATE HOUSE
Community BBQ to be held at Blessing of the Bay Boat House following cleanup at noon with partners Groundwork Somerville, Comcast Cares. Continue reading SOMERVILLE SPRING CLEANUP SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 30
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, April 20, the 111th day day of 2016 with 255 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:5 and sunset is @ 7:2. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1139 – The Second Lateran Council opened in Rome. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By Peter Neill
Ocean Advocate Says Those Watery Depths Hold Solutions
To Earth’s Most Alarming Challenges
At a time when the world faces a multitude of potential calamities – ranging from climate change to a struggling oil industry to rapid population growth – the solution could be all around us. Continue reading Why The Ocean Matters More Than We Realize
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, April 19, the 110th day day of 2016 with 256 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:58 and sunset is @ 7:29. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1012 – Aelfheah was murdered by Danes who had been ravaging the south of England. Aelfhear became the 29th Archbishop of Canterbury in 1005. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Click on link to read April 19th, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online April 19th, 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
1137 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144
Monday thru Saturday 5 PM to 11 PM-closed Sundays
Continue reading West 7 Bistro Somerville
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Marco Tulio Mariano, Robert Finos, H. Robert Huke, Nathália Storch Braga, Dina Benevides, Mena Tuccinardi, Nancy Beach Bunny Shea, Frank Bakey, Jack Connolly, Diane Gentile, Johnny OConnell, Marshall Sloane and our good friend Hirsh Gardner! Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
You never know when it’s going to be your time, so you should live your life appropriately…
Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton Remembering Antonio (Tony) M. Ferrell
Peter Wolf is playing in your area at the Somerville Theatre on May 12. I would love if you were able to write a show preview or come and check out his performance that Rolling Stone has described as “hitting right in the sweet spot where Nashville meets the Bronx.” Continue reading Peter Wolf At The Somerville Theatre May 12
On April 16, 2016 at 0100 AM I, Ofc Radochia, was dispatched for an assault at The Burren in Davis square 247 Elm Street Somerville Mass. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Gregory RADIN (ABDW – Bottle)
On April 16, 2016, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol in marked cruiser East 1. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Andy BUI (Poss. Class A)
On Friday 04/15/16, while assigned to marked unit #781 West 7, I, Officer Collazo, along with Detective DiFronzo (Somerville Police Department Criminal Investigation Division), observed the defendant, Paul Stewart, walking at a gingerly pace in a hurried manner through Davis Square, Somerville.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Paul STEWART (Poss. Class B, Somerville & Medford Warrants)
On Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 2:45 P.M., I received a call from Nike Loss Prevention Manager, XXXXX, stating she observed a white female, wearing glasses, a pink shirt and black jacket conceal merchandise and exit the store without making any attempt to purchase the merchandise. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Shoplifting Assembly Row Nike Store Stephanie HAHN (Larceny – Shoplifting, Larceny – Theft from Person)
On Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 2:45 P.M., I received a call from TJ Maxx loss prevention agent XXXXX stating she observed a female select a handbag and exit the store without making any attempt to purchase the merchandise. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Shoplifting at Assembly Row Keesha VICKERS (Larceny – Shoplifting)
On Monday April 11th, 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:Alexandra TRISTAN-RIBEIRO (Poss. Class C, Poss. Dangerous Weapon) & Jacob ROBINSON (Poss. to Distribute Class E)
04/11/2016 10:27:57
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9 OLIVER ST EVERETT MA
DRUG, POSSESS TO DISTRIB CLASS
04/11/2016 18:04:07 Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 4/11/16-4/18/16
Photos by Frank Santangelo & Mary Robertson
By William Tauro
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 1 Alderman Matt McLaughlin, and the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission invited all residents and community members to the City’s 241st annual Patriot’s Day celebration, that was held at Foss Park this past Monday. Continue reading Somerville’s 241st annual Patriot’s Day celebration to Commemorate Paul Revere’s Ride
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, April 18, the 109th day day of 2016 with 257 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:5 and sunset is @ 7:2. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1521 – Martin Luther confronted the emperor Charles V in the Diet of Worms and refused to retract his views that led to his excommunication. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Photos by Kim Moss
By William Tauro
Over 300 Teens attended the Somerville Youth Peace Conference 2016 this past Saturday to Address Mental Health, Addiction, Police-Youth Relations, and Other Issues
Continue reading 10th Annual Somerville Youth Peace Conference 2016
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ and representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of April 11-15.
$200 MILLION FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES (H 4133) Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 – Report No. 15 April 11-15, 2016
By Frank Santangelo
Dennis Leary graduated from St Clements Grammar School in 1975 and still has many great friends from there that still keep in touch with eachother.
Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week Dennis Leary
Thank you to all of you and your families, who all too often have to deal with the pressures of your profession. From spending holidays without you to worrying every minute of every shift whether or not you’ll make it home safely.
Thank you all,
Frank Santangelo Co-Publisher
The Somerville News Weekly
Photos by Kim Moss
By Gene Brune
Over one hundred seventy people attended The Fourth Annual “Sharing the Vision of St. Jeanne Jugan” Fundraising Dinner that was held at the home of the Little Sisters of The Poor located on Highland Avenue, Somerville on Saturday April 16th. Continue reading Cardinal Sean O’ Malley in Somerville Attending “Sharing the Vision of St. Jeanne Jugan” Fundraising Dinner
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, April 17, the 108th day day of 2016 with 258 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:59 and sunset is @ 7:27. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1492 – Christopher Columbus signed a contract with Spain to find a passage to Asia and the Indies. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Photos by Kim Moss
By William Tauro
During Thursday night’s board of aldermen meeting, the city of Somerville amended an extending resolution from the board of Alderman to the family of the late Fred Caruso in honor of his lifetime dedication of helping residents of the city with his years of volunteer work to the community.
By Kim Moss
Students of Somerville’s Brown School brought the board of Alderman brown bags with reusable grocery bags inside them regarding to the plastic bag ordinance (#290352) to thank them for passing the ordinance and their mission of civic engagement.
Photos by Kim Moss
By William Tauro
Congratulations to Somerville’s six newest firefighters who got appointed this past Thursday evening at the Somerville board of alderman meeting in the chambers at City Hall. Continue reading Somerville Hires Six New Firefighters
Please note:File footage
I am writing this letter out of disgust for very bad things that are going on in this city.
This past Thursday night at around 11:30pm while out walking my dog I noticed three men walking down the lower Broadway area of Somerville wearing KKK outfits.
Continue reading Letter to the Editor:KKK Meeting Reported in Somerville
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, April 16, the 107th day day of 2016 with 259 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:01 and sunset is @ 7:26. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By Cheryl Smith
One common method parents use to teach children responsibility is pet ownership, where kids help feed, clean and generally look after pets.
Continue reading How A Dog’s Story Can TeachYour Children About Life
Somerville News Weekly readers may be interested to know about Seattle-based Acrobatic Conundrum’s new contemporary circus show, Love & Gravity, and its upcoming appearance at Arts at The Armory in Somerville on April 22-23, 2016. Continue reading Acrobatic Conundrum’s New Contemporary Circus Show Love & Gravity comes to Somerville’s Arts at The Armory, April 22-23
Top photo by Paul Upton
By MIT President L. Rafael Reif.
This week marks the third anniversary of the death of MIT Police Officer Sean Collier, who was killed while protecting our community. His loss came on a mild spring night as we struggled in shock over the bombing of the Boston Marathon.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering Officer Sean Collier
Acclaimed Oscar-nominated director Mira Nair will be heading to Tufts on April 20th, full details below. Nair will discuss such topics as ace, gender, diaspora, cultural encounter, and inter-generational conflict. Continue reading Acclaimed Oscar-nominated director Mira Nair heading to Tufts April 20
If you want to take advantage of spring rains to water your garden or lawn, you can order an at-cost rain barrel through The Great American Rain Barrel Company, as part of the City’s annual discounted rain barrel program. Continue reading Discounted Rain Barrels Available through Somerville Program
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, April 15, the 106th day day of 2016 with 260 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:03 and sunset is @ 7:23. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1784 – The first balloon was flown in Ireland.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Photos by Alonso Nichols, Tufts University.
Tufts University’s Kids’ Day, a free event for local children was held last weekend with more than 250 kids enjoying free rides, games, entertainment and food. Continue reading Kids’ Day At Tufts University Somerville/Medford
April 14, 2016, Salem, Mass.—Salem State University provost David S. Silva today announced the selection of Somerville resident Reva Kasman PhD as one of two faculty members to receive this year’s Distinguished Teaching Award. Continue reading Somerville resident Reva Kasman receives Salem State University’s 2016 Distinguished Teaching Award
Actors’ Shakespeare Project (ASP), the Somerville-based itinerant theater company, currently finishing its 12th season (opening Sheridan’s comedy The School for Scandal this week), announced it has named Kimberly Dawson as permanent Executive Producer, effective immediately. Continue reading Somerville Actors’ Shakespeare Project Appoints Kimberly Dawson Executive Producer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, April 14, the 105th day day of 2016 with 261 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:04 and sunset is @ 7:24. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1775 – The first abolitionist society in U.S. was organized in Philadelphia with Ben Franklin as president. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Poetry Speaks at Any Age
Somerville Neighborhood News joins Somerville Poet Laureate Terez-Dutton and members of the Somerville Council on Aging as they create and share poems that give voice to their unique experiences.
ABOUT SNN:
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.
Tracking Residents Questions About GLX Project Review
Time is ticking down for the GLX Interim Team to finalize its review of the over budget project. While they continue to look for cost savings across the project, public comment at community and working group meetings focus on three major areas where cuts concern residents. News Director Heather Aveson brings us comments and concerns from the three most recent public meetings where Jack Wright and his interim design team made presentations and received feedback.
ABOUT SNN:
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.
By Ashley Stoyanoff
Elena Reed went missing – intentionally – a year ago.
Now she’s ready to stop running, but will need the help of private investigator Jason Pierce if she hopes to put a dangerous past behind her and live the normal existence she longs for but has been denied. Continue reading Romance Merges With Private-Eye Genre In New Novel, ‘Two Truths And A Lie’
SOMERVILLE, MA (April 12, 2016) — Leslie Hergert of Somerville joined over 1200 other advocates from across the nation in Washington D.C., at the Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum on April 4-6. Continue reading Local Woman Urges Congress to Support Alzheimer’s Research Funding
The Massachusetts DOT has a long term plan to turn the hulking McGrath O’Brien overpass into a pedestrian, bicycle and auto friendly boulevard. The first traffic pattern changes associated with that long term plan begin on Monday, April 11.
The southbound, that’s heading toward Lechmere, Somerville Ave. off ramp will be closed. Traffic will exit the McGrath at the Washington St. exit.
And vehicles entering the McGrath northbound, towards Assembly Square, will find new traffic signals leading them around the dark tunnel to the on ramp further up.
Pack some extra patience when heading through this interchange in the next few weeks as drivers get used to the new traffic patterns.
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.
This year’s event is shaping up to be our best yet, and we want you there to celebrate with us! Continue reading Spend May 4th Supporting Medford & Somerville Youth!
Photo by William Tauro
Hair Cuttery and the National Network to End Domestic Violence Partner to Spread Awareness
Somerville, MA – April 11, 2016 – Hair Cuttery and the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) are joining forces for Hair Cuttery’s spring Share-A-Haircut program. Continue reading Somerville Hair Cuttery to Hold Spring Share-A-Haircut Campaign to Benefit Victims of Domestic Violence
Comments accepted April 14-May 4 on Community Choice Aggregation Plan Draft
SOMERVILLE – In an effort to both lower the cost of electricity bills as well as introduce green power options into our energy supply, the City of Somerville is proposing the creation of a citywide electricity bulk buying program known as community choice aggregation. Continue reading City Seeks Public Comment on Proposal to Bulk Buy Electricity to Reduce Costs and Introduce Renewable Energy Sources
The Somerville Recreation Department invites residents of all ages for a free “Day of Play” on the new, indoor turf field at the Founder’s Memorial Rink on Somerville Ave. Continue reading New Indoor Turf Field at Founders Memorial Rink Open for Free Play on Saturday, April 16
Adult and children’s walk/run races to be followed by health and wellness fair with demonstrations, music, and more.
Continue reading ANNUAL MAYOR’S WELLNESS CHALLENGE KICKS OFF APRIL 24 WITH 5K AND WELLNESS FAIR
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, April 13, the 104th day day of 2016 with 262 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:06 and sunset is @ 7:23. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1598 – King Henry IV of France signed the Edict of Nantes which granted political rights to French Protestant Huguenots. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, Mass.— Two of the nation’s top political strategists, David Axelrod and Tufts University alumna Beth Myers, will discuss “How to Win an Election” at Tufts on Wednesday, April 13 as part of the Tisch College Distinguished Speaker Series. Continue reading Top Political Strategists David Axelrod and Beth Myers to Speak at Tufts
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, April 12, the 103rd day day of 2016 with 263 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:08 and sunset is @ 7:22. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1096 – Peter the Hermit gathered his army in Cologne. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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