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
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

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) →

04/04/2016 20:24:15

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HARB , NAJOUA Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log (4/4/16-4/11/16) →

   
 
Wonderful signs of Spring in our fair city
Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray →

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  →

  
Congratulations to Joshua Furtado who received the honors of being named the “Winter Hill Innovative Community School 7th Grade Student of the Month.”

 Also Congratulations to Middle School Student Michael Denis Bowler who just got high honors for his academic accomplishment this semester!

  
WOBURN – Indictments were handed down between February 18 and March 17, 2016. Defendants are listed by towns where alleged offenses occurred. Continue reading Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan Announces Grand Jury Indictments →

Successful building contractor hires seasoned compliance professional

to lead diversity and workforce compliance strategy for $2 billion resort Continue reading SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION HIRES SHELLEY WEBSTER FOR COMPLIANCE OFFICER ROLE ON WYNN BOSTON HARBOR PROJECT →

 This past weekend, Lyric’s Champs Skating Club finished our second successful season of ice skating lessons. Continue reading Lyric’s Champs Thank You Letter/Photos →

On many a relaxed weekend morning, I will expectantly open a kitchen cupboard hoping to find a box with sufficient pancake mix to provide a substantial complement to bacon or sausage and a cup of dark-roast coffee. Continue reading Breakfast for my Daughter (climate change, not pancakes!) by Robert Nowak →

This Wednesday evening, April 13th, we have an opportunity to make sure that State officials recognize how essential the Green Line Extension (GLX) and the Community Path Extension (CPX) are to us in Somerville. Continue reading Come support the Green Line Extension (GLX): This Wednesday, April 13, 5:30-9:00, Somerville High School auditorium →

 
Alderman Jack Connolly 

 NO TO 20% AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCLUSIONARY ZONING PROPOSAL FOR SOMERVILLE PRIOR TO ZONING OVERHAUL Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Boston Globe North Opinion for 4/10/16:Should Somerville expand its citywide affordable zoning requirement to 20 percent? →

UPCOMING EVENTS

Free Smoke Alarm / Carbon Monoxide Detectors – Starting April 1st Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Organizational Updates & Information →

  
By Vladimir Alexander

Going to work each day puts more wear and tear on the body than most people realize.
And that’s true even when their 40-hour work week requires nothing more than the seemingly safe activity of sitting at a desk all day. Continue reading If You Think Your Job Is A Pain In The Neck – You May Be Right →

By Bob Katzen 
   

   A “pairing” process, used only in the Senate, is a procedure that allows an absent senator to express how he or she would have voted on a roll call. Under the arrangement, the absent senator contacts a senator who is present and plans to vote the opposite way. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 -Report No. 14 April 4-8, 2016 →

By Dennis Hursh

The risk of malpractice lawsuits is wreaking havoc on America’s healthcare system, giving rise to physicians practicing “defensive medicine,” according to researchers at USC, Harvard University and Stanford University. Continue reading How ‘Defensive Medicine’ Compromises Doctor-Patient Relationships & Care →

Elaine Poulack of Medford MA. passed away on April 5th 2016, due to her lengthy battle with breast cancer. 
Continue reading Somerville Remembering Elaine Poulack →

This quarterly meetup will be followed by a tour of SCATV. Our featured guests are the founders of Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism (and their Facebook page!). Continue reading Somerville Community Access Television​ ​hosts the 5th Hyperlocal News & Media​ ​Meetup this Thursday, April 14th from 7:00-9:00pm @ SCATV →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, April 10, the 101st day day of 2016 with 265 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:11 and sunset is @ 7:19. 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: 1741 – Frederick II of Prussia defeated Maria Theresa’s forces at Mollwitz and conquered Silesia. 

Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

With dozens of free events, the area’s newest neighborhood will be one of its most exciting destinations for events, shopping, dining and outdoor activities
Continue reading Assembly Row Unveils 2016 Event Schedule, Celebrating Fashion, Food, Fitness and Entertainment – all along the Waterfront →

   
 
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 

John has resided in the same house on Spring Hill ever since he was born.

He was a student that attended three schools here in the city, Proctor, Southern and Somerville High Class of 1977.   Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week John Alan Roderick →

   
 
Photos by Frank Santagelo 

By William Tauro

This past Saturday, the City of Somerville Arts Council hosted its “Spring Kids Dance Party 2016” in Union Square.  Continue reading Somerville Arts Council Spring Kids Dance Party 2016 →

GOOD MORNING – Happy 100th Day of 2016 – TODAY IS SATURDAY, April 9, the 100th day day of 2016 with 266 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:13 and sunset is @ 7:18. 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: 0193 – In the Balkans, the distinguished soldier Septimius Seversus was proclaimed emperor by the army in Illyricum.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
Celebratory event at City Hall offers opportunity for city’s youngest residents to learn about and participate in civic engagement

  Continue reading Somerville Celebrates Week of the Young Child →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, April 8, the 99th day day of 2016 with 267 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:14 and sunset is @ 7:17. 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: 1513 – Explorer Juan Ponce de Leon claimed Florida for Spain.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

5:00 P.M. Davis Square Theatre opens 

5:30 P.M. Business Town Meeting starts

7:00 P.M. After Hours reception at Saloon

Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Continue reading Business Town Meeting XI with Mayor Joseph CurtatoneThe business & economic agenda * Q&A session * After Hours reception at Saloon →

   
 
Restored classic film ‘Metropolis’ to screen at Aeronaut Brewery on Sunday, April 17
Landmark early sci-fi fantasy movie, with half-hour of rediscovered footage, to be shown with live music Continue reading Sci-fi classic ‘Metropolis’ to screen with live music at Aeronaut Brewery on Sunday, 4/17 →

  
 THE ATTRACTION IS LOOKING FOR 30-40 DYNAMIC PERSONALITIES TO BE GUEST EXPERIENCE HOSTS & A TECHNICIAN< Continue reading WANT A JOB WHERE YOU’RE SURROUNDED BY LEGO® BRICKS ALL DAY? LEGOLAND® DISCOVERY CENTER BOSTON NOW HIRING! →

(Somerville, MA) Naveo Credit Union’s Scholarship Committee awarded four scholarships of $1,000 each to local students during their Annual Meeting on March 31. Continue reading Naveo Credit Union awards $4,000 in scholarships to recipients of the Carlos Faria and Victor Da Silva Memorial Scholarship →

  
Alexander Mathews Selected as Argenziano School’s Next PrincipalVeteran educator brings nearly 2 decades of public school leadership experience Continue reading Alexander Mathews Selected as Argenziano School’s Next Principal →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, April 7, the 98th day day of 2016 with 268 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:16 and sunset is @ 7:16. The New Moon is exact @ 7:25 AM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1712 – A slave revolt broke out in New York City.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

With dozens of free events, the area’s newest neighborhood will be one of its most exciting destinations for events, shopping, dining and outdoor activities
Continue reading Assembly Row Unveils 2016 Event Schedule, Celebrating Fashion, Food, Fitness and Entertainment – all along the Waterfront →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, April 6, the 97th day day of 2016 with 269 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:18 and sunset is @ 7:15. 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: 1199 – English King Richard I was killed by an arrow at the siege of the castle of Chaluz in France.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Your Massachusetts Motorcycle Association (MMA) is pleased to announce the 15th consecutive Motorcycle Safety Awareness Period in Massachusetts! Continue reading MMA Announces 2016 Massachusetts Motorcycle Safety Awareness Period  →

http://www.SomervilleMA.gov/TV

*Programs and broadcast times can change due to event addition or cancellation.

CITY TV 13/22
Continue reading EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE CONNECTION City TV (13/22) & Educational Channel 15 (15) →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, April 5, the 96th day day of 2016 with 270 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:19 and sunset is @ 7:14. 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: 1242 – Russian troops repelled an invasion attempt by the Teutonic Knights. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

   
 
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Tommy Campo, Jim Younker, Gene Leonard, Jonathan Doran, Suzanne Burroughs-Eaton, Jason Oliveira, Steve Mac, Carol Foley, Lance Barretto, John Oconnor, Rick Scirocco, Riane Scirocco, Vera Spagnuolo, Haley Theresa Catino, Will Gannon, and Cash the Dog! Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

In memory of Mrs Harriet Hoffman, mother of Brenda Hoffman Bremis. 

Harriet was a wonderful person and she will be sadly missed here in Somerville. 

Please join us for excellent networking, free appetizers, business card drawing, cash bar at The Burren sponsored by East Cambridge Savings Bank and hosted by Dana Iacopucci of Cubby Oil & Energy. RSVP with name(s) & affiliation(s) for you & your guest(s).

Spring is in the air, or is it?

Visit more of Skip’s photos on his website: Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray →

   
 
Turn your favorite photos into “Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments!”
Sent in by our readers! Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series →

  
Hi Everyone!

Come and enjoy a walking tour of the neighborhood to explore ways in which our neighborhood can be safer, more walkable and more welcoming for all! Continue reading Neighborways Tour of East Somerville →

  
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston has two recent additions that visitors can enjoy during Massachusetts school vacation week, April 16-24- The LEGO® Movie™ 4D A New Adventure and Space Mission. Continue reading Come See What’s New at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston During Massachusetts’ April School Vacation Week →

  
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? →

State Senator Sal DiDomenico recently provided remarks at the 69th annual Student Government Day at the State House, a day designed to help foster civic engagement, encourage public service, and provide students with a deeper understanding of how the legislative process works. Continue reading Senator DiDomenico Addresses 69th Annual Student Government Day →

UPCOMING EVENTS
Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information →

  
Urban grocer’s model aims to focus on fresh foods

SOMERVILLE – An urban grocer, Fresh Formats LLC, has filed building permit applications to open a fresh foods market at 240 Elm St. in Davis Square, the site of the former Social Security Building. Ongoing renovation of the building is underway and it is expected that the 11,000-square-foot ground floor will be a neighborhood market later this year. Continue reading Fresh Foods Store Coming to Davis Square’s 240 Elm St. Building →

   
 
Photos by Frank Santagelo

By William Tauro 

Early Monday morning firefighters were call to the scene of a fire that broke out on the railroad tracks behind the Somerville High School.  Continue reading Fire on the Somerville Railroad Tracks →

  
There’s still time to share your feedback on proposals for the future of Somerville High School. Visit http://www.somervillema.gov/highschool to see the proposals, weigh in, and learn more about the process so far. Continue reading Somerville High School Building Committee  →

The following is a summary of the details related to this incident. 

     On April 3, 2016 at approximately 18:01 hours, while assigned as marked unit Alpha-1, I was dispatched to K-Mart for a report of a shoplifter fighting loss prevention associates in the parking lot. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: David GHIOZZI (Shoplifting, A&B, Disturbing the Peace)Big KMART  →

The following is a summary of the details related to this incident.

     On April 3, 2016 at approximately 13:13 hours, while assigned as marked unit Alpha-1, I was dispatched to Home Depot for a report of a shoplifter in the office. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Joao FERNANDES (Larceny, Larceny by Scheme) Shoplifting at Home Depot  →

On Friday, April 1, 2016, while assigned to marked unit East-4, I was dispatched to TJ Maxx for the report of a male shoplifter.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Benny GARCIA (Larceny) Shoplifting at TJ Max Assembly Row  →

   
 
The following is a brief summary to incident #16018207.

  Members of the Somerville Police Department Drug Control Unit initiated a drug investigation of Mr. Anthony Guarino and his alleged role in the ongoing distribution of Heroin. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Anthony GUARINO (Poss. to Distribute Class B & E, Poss. Class B, Drug Violation Near School; Arlington & Weston Warrants) →

   
 
On Friday April 1st 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:Steeve MILICE (A&B on Police Officer, Resisiting Arrest) →

   
 
On Thursday March 31st 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: →

   
 
On March 30, 2016, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol in marked cruiser East 1. At approximately 4:11pm I was dispatched along with Officer Chris Fusco (East 2) to Cataldo Ambulance located at 137 Washington St for a motor vehicle accident. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Jatinder SINGH (Leave Scene of Property Damage, Larceny of MV, Unlicensed Op. of MV, Marked Lanes Violation, Reckless Op. of MV) →

03/30/2016 11:54:42

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ABISDID-WAGNER , MAURICE Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log (3/28/16-4/4/16) →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, April 4, the 95th day day of 2016 with 271 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:21 and sunset is @ 7:13. 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: 0896 – Formosus ended his reign as pope.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

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 28-April 1.
$200 MILLION FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES (H 4133)
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41-Report No. 13 March 28-April 1, 2016 →

 
By William Tauro

A tree limb feel onto a home that’s located at 17Fremont Street Somerville during Saturday’s intense wind storm. 
Continue reading Tree Falls on Somerville Home During Sunday Wind Storm  →

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

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, April 3, the 94th day day of 2016 with 272 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:23 and sunset is @ 7:12. 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: 1513 – Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon landed in Florida. He had sighted the land the day before. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
By Frank Santangelo 

Michael Doherty is a Life long Somerville resident who is an 1986 Matignon graduate.  Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Michael Doherty →

How can Somerville’s proposed zoning overhaul affect the local economy? Come find out and share ideas about what you’d like to see for future business zoning on Monday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Visiting Nurses Association, 259 Lowell St.

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, April 2, the 93rd day day of 2016 with 273 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:24 and sunset is @ 7:10. 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: 1513 – Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon sighted Florida. The next day he went ashore.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

  
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 April 18 to Commemorate Paul Revere’s Ride →

Somerville Ave. off-ramp to close permanently. Traffic pattern change at Somerville Ave. to Medford St. and Rt. 28 goes into effect as of 10 a.m. on April 11. Continue reading Somerville Traffic Pattern Changes on McGrath Highway Take Effect Monday, April 11 →

Photos by William Tauro 

By William Tauro 

This past Friday morning, Lieutenant Robert Gillan, Commander of the Homeland Security Unit for the Quincy Police Department, along with Quincy Police Officer Robert Bell assisted Somerville Police Chief David Fallon, Deputy Chief Paul Trant and Director of Communications Denise Taylor for Mayor Curtatone on a tour and test ride of the Mystic River and the inner Boston Harbor on board QuIncy Police Department’s 34′ Safe Boat.  Continue reading Somerville Prepares To Protect Its Citizens On Its Own Waterfront →

        
By Frank Santagelo 

BREAKING NEWS: The Somerville News Weekly drone is above a huge sinkhole where the DPW was swallowed up today! Continue reading Huge Sinkhole Uncovered in Somerville  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, April 1, the 92nd day day of 2016 with 274 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:26 and sunset is @ 7:09. 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: 0527 – Justinianus became the emperor of Byzantium.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →