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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Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Mike Sorrentino, Edward Abate, Diane LeBlanc, Maria Tamagna, Larry Rogers, Paul Anderson,Virginia Hussey, Kathy Webber, Ron Tauro, Ellie Blute, John DiMille, Charles Sillari, Dennis Hodgdon, Nancy Medeiros, Dominic Catino, Laila F,Ramirel,Andy Scinicarello, Happy Birthday to Hannah Johnson, Happy 17th Birthday to Paul ZafirisJr, Happy 11th Birthday to Emma Miele, and Happy 14th Birthday to Bella Chiaravalloti
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By William Tauro 

This past Sunday, the Somerville Lion’s Club held its annual Somerville Lion’s Club Charity Brunch at the Mount Vernon Restaurant that’s located on Broadway in Somerville.  Continue reading Somerville Lions Club Celebrates Huge Success at Charity Brunch →

By Fadel Al Mheiri

Muslims are the fastest-growing religious group in the world, but in the United States Islam is often viewed negatively because of constant news about terrorism. Continue reading 3 Ways To Learn More About Your Muslim Neighbors →

By Aurea McGarry

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  →

   
 
All streets listed in this report are public ways in the City of Somerville.
 

At approximately 11:40 PM on April 10, 2016, I (Officer Mark Nevin / West 6) was parked in my assigned cruiser on Kidder Street across from the Brown School waiting for my shift relief. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: →

   
 
On Sunday, April 10th, 2016, I, Officer D’Amelio was in full uniform assigned to marked cruiser unit 872 (E2) for the Somerville Police Department. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Charles CASHMAN (Disorderly Conduct, Threat to Commit Crime, Trespass, Intimidate Witness) →

   
 
On Saturday, April 9, 2016, I, Officer Paul Beckford, was on duty for the Somerville Police (E1). Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Saul MEDINA-RODRIGUEZ (Unlicensed Operation of MV & Suffolk Probation Warrant) →

   
 
I, Officer Michael McCarey, report the following summary of events based on direct and indirect interview with the persons named. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Bonnie DWYER (Disorderly Conduct) →

On Thursday, April 07, 2016 at 6:50 P.M., I was reviewing surveillance videos at Saks from a previous shoplifting incident that occurred on 04/02/16. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Brian LOUNSBURY (Poss. Class A), David DOWNEY (Poss. Class A & Poss. DW) & Kathleen SULLIVAN (Reading Warrant) →

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Wonderful signs of Spring in our fair city
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, April 11, the 102nd day day of 2016 with 264 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:09 and sunset is @ 7:21. 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: 1512 – The forces of the Holy League were heavily defeated by the French at the Battle of Ravenna.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →