GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, May 14, the 135th day day of 2016 with 231 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:23 and sunset is @ 7:57. 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: 1264 – King Henry III was captured by his brother in law Simon deMontfort at the Battle of Lewes in France. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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
Join Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 3 Alderman Robert McWatters, the Community Preservation Committee and Community Preservation Act (CPA) project implementers on Tuesday, May 24, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for a celebration to mark the reopening of Prospect Hill Tower. Continue reading Celebrate the Completion of Prospect Hill Tower Renovations, May 24
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ and representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of May 9-13.
SUPPORT FOR VETERANS (H 4278) Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 -Report No. 19 May 9-13, 2016
Costs of preferred option expected to range from $160M to $230M. Financing options to be determined in coming weeks. Public input still sought via public meetings, SBC webpage. Continue reading SHS BUILDING COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS PROJECTED COSTS, FINANCING OPTIONS AT UPCOMING MEETINGS
By William Tauro
Our condolences go out to the Doherty, Monaco and Hickey families on the loss of Eileen who sadly passed away early Friday morning. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Eileen (Hickey) Doherty
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, May 13, the 134th day day of 2016 with 232 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:24 and sunset is @ 7:56. 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: 1607 – An expedition led by Captain Christopher Newport arrived at Jamestown, Virginia. The passengers went ashore the next day and this site became the first permanent settlement English colony in America. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Photo:Director of the music department, in the Somerville city schools, Richard Saunders, with the staff of music teachers throughout the city. Not only are they passionate about music but make it fun and exciting for the kids of Somerville.
By Christopher Darlene English
The 2016 Somerville All-City Middle School Concert took place at the Somerville High School on May 12th. Continue reading 2016 Somerville All-City Middle School Concert
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PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST TRANSGENDER PEOPLE (S 735) –The Senate 33-4, approved and sent to the House the bill that would expand current law prohibiting discrimination against transgender people by adding “gender Continue reading Breaking story on the Massachusetts Senate approval of the controversial transgender bill. Included are how all 38 state senators voted
SOMERVILLE, MA — On Thursday, May 12 at 7-9 p.m. at the Somerville Visiting Nurses Association assisted living facility, parents, educators, students and community leaders from Somerville will discuss the potential impact on Somerville of the proposed ballot question that would lift the existing cap on the number of charter schools in Massachusetts and drain millions more in taxpayer money from Massachusetts’s public schools every year. Continue reading Community Forum to Discuss Potential Impact of More Charter Schools on Somerville
SOMERVILLE LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston recently announced that Somerville resident Nathan Leiter, 5, earned a coveted spot on the 2016 Creative Crew. Continue reading Somerville Resident Nathan Leiter Earns Spot On LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston’s 2016 Creative Crew
By William S. Wooditch
Maybe you’re stuck in a dead-end job. Maybe you’re living what seems to be an existence without direction. Continue reading You Are The CEO Of Your Life – So Take Charge
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, May 12, the 133rd day day of 2016 with 233 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:25 and sunset is @ 7:55. 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: 1588 – King Henry III fled Paris after Henry of Guise triumphantly entered the city. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
BOSTON –The Elder Economic Security Commission released its final report today, including several policy recommendations that would reduce the risk of economic hardship for older adults in Massachusetts. Continue reading Elder Economic Security Commission Releases Report of Recommendations
Please join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville High School Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) on Wed., May 24, at 2:45 p.m., to raise the Pride flag in honor of LGBTQ Pride Month and LGBTQ Youth Pride. Continue reading LGBTQ Flag Raising on SHS Concourse May 24, 2:45 p.m.
SOMERVILLE – Join Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston, and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) on Monday, May 16, at 8:30 a.m., for a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Beacon St. Reconstruction Project. Continue reading BEACON STREET RECONSTRUCTION GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY MAY 16, 8:30 A.M.
By William Tauro
The Somerville News Weekly would like to acknowledge and congratulate Theresa Hussey-Rogers, Foreman of the Somerville DPW Sewer Deptpartment, for her contribution to the community and for her assistance during the Rush Street fire. Continue reading Somerville Fire Department Recognizing Theresa Hussey-Rogers
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, May 11, the 132nd day day of 2016 with 234 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:26 and sunset is @ 7:54. 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: 0330 – Constantinople, previously the town of Byzantium, was founded. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Rising rents, soaring home prices and high-end developments are causing displacement across Somerville. The organizations that fight homelessness are finding their resources are being taxed to keep residents in their homes, before they are displaced, and at greater risk of homelessness. Continue reading THIS WEEK ON SOMERVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS – DISPLACEMENT, THE NEW FACE OF HOMELESSNESS
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, May 10, the 131st day day of 2016 with 235 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:27 and sunset is @ 7:53. 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: 1503 – Christopher Columbus discovered the Cayman Islands. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Click on link to read May 10th, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online May 10th, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online
Many Villens out there celebrating birthdays this week! Happy Birthday greetings going out to Dawn Cardillo Legee, Charlene Cardillo, Mary Jane Rod, Michael OBrien, Eileen Costigan, Dickie Skinz, Deb Goldberg, Charlie Lacombe, Michelle Angiulo Bowler, Ashley Dellanno, Meghan Russell, Lisa Ruiz Doucette and Anthony Dellanno Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Photo by Frank Santangelo
By William Tauro
This past week, the Somerville Arts Council put on a free celebration in Union Square from 6-8:30 p.m. featuring mariachi music, dancers, and hands-on activities for the kids like making maracas and a giant piñata. Continue reading 2016 Cinco de Mayo with the Somerville Arts Council at 70 Union Square, Somerville
*Programs and broadcast times can change due to event addition or cancellation.
CITY TV 13/22
Wednesday, May 11
9:00 AMA Moonlighters’ Performance
10:00 AMCongressional Update Continue reading EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE CONNECTION City TV (13/22) & Educational Channel 15 (15)
Dear Friend of East Somerville Main Streets,
I am sure by now most of you have heard about the news of the devastation that happened on the night between Thursday the 5th and Friday the 6th on the fire that destroyed several families’ homes on Rush Street; yes, right here in East Somerville! Continue reading Victims of the Somerville Rush Street Fire Need Your Support!
By William Tauro
Wahlberg’s convoy of tractors were visibly noticed pulling trailers and his film crew being bused in as they moved into the former location of Pat’s Towing Service that’s located at 160-200 McGrath Highway on Monday. Continue reading Lights, Camera, Action! Wahlbergs Have Arrived!
The Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle consists of a 5K Run/Walk (USATF certified course) along the Mystic River Bike Path at 9am and a 3, 9 or 12 mile Paddling Race up the Mystic River beginning at 11am. Continue reading Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle Run, Walk or Paddle for the fish!
On Saturday, May 07, 2016 at 2:30 P.M., I received a call from Reebok Store Manager, XXXXX, stating he observed a Hispanic male wearing a blue hat and a red windbreaker, conceal two pairs of sneakers in his shopping bag. XXXXX stated when the shoplifter realized a store employee witnessed the incident, he returned the two pairs of sneakers to the shelf and left the store. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Luis ACOSTA (Shoplifting, False Name & Boston Warrants) Reebok at Assembly Row
On Wednesday, May 04, 2016 I, Officer Robert Pasqualino was on duty for the Somerville Police Department in marked cruiser E-3. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Peter AVERY (Negligent Op. of MV, OUI Liquor 3rd Offense)
The following is a brief summary of the facts pertaining to Incident #16024968:
On May 4, 2016 at 0033 hours, I was dispatched to the intersection of Packard Ave and Talbot Ave, for a one car accident of a motor vehicle. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Ali PENNIMAN (OUI Liquor 2nd Offense, Op. MV with License Suspended, Negligent Op. of MV)
On Monday, May 02, 2016 at 7:35 P.M., I received a call from TJ Maxx Loss Prevention Agent, XXXXX, stating she had observed a female place items of clothing and comforter in a shopping cart and exit the store without making any attempt to pay for the merchandise. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Melanie WILLIAMS Shoplifting at Assembly Square TJ Maxx
By William Tauro
State and local Police are investigating a bomb threat at Tufts University.
Early Monday morning , police and fire departments responded to a call of a car fire located at 124 Professors Row.
Continue reading Breaking News: Bomb Threat at Tufts University
On Tuesday, May 10th, we’ll be holding our 4th Annual Cinco De Mayo Plus Fundraising Celebration. Continue reading Tony Lafuente Fundraising Event at the Winter Hill Brewing Company on Broadway
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, May 9, the 130th day day of 2016 with 236 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:29 and sunset is @ 7:52. 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: 1429 – Joan of Arc defeated the besieging English at Orleans. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
05/02/2016 12:52:23
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DRUG, POSSESS CLASS A c94C S34 Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 5/2/16-5/9/16
Photos by Kim Moss
By William Tauro
You just couldn’t ask for a better evening than what took place at the 2016 Somerville High Career and Technical Education Awards Senior Banquet that was held at the Eugene C. Brune Field House on Thursday evening May 4th. Continue reading 2016 Somerville High School Career and Technical Education Awards Senior Banquet
By Paul Upton
On Saturday evening, twenty-two law enforcement officers from nine different agencies were recognized for outstanding acts in 2015 which included Valor, Lifesaving, Investigations, Meritorious service and Humanitarian acts. Continue reading 2016 Irish American Police Officers Association (IAPOA) Awards Dinner
1. Prospect Hill Park Sign w Tulips
2. Prospect Hill Monument in Spring
3. Boston Ave w Tulips
4. Boston Ave Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray
El Sistema Somerville’s performance and fundraiser on Saturday May 21, 2016 from 6:30PM to 9PM. The event will take place at Somerville High School and will be showing a documentary about El Sistema students from inner cities whose lives were changed by El Sistema programs. There will also be a brief performance by El Sistema Somerville students and a discussion about our program here in Somerville. Anyone can reserve a free ticket at https://www.tugg.com/events/103965 and also make contributions through a link at the bottom of the page if they feel inclined to do so!
By Matt Stewart
Improving economic conditions have finally caught up to millennials, providing them with a brighter job market, according to the United States Department of Labor. Continue reading How To Get Hired Right Out of College With The Right Internship
Weds, May 11, 2016 5:30-7:30 PM
Arts at the Armory Café,
191 Highland Ave, Somerville
Come celebrate Ward 5 and Somerville’s progress and challenges, and contribute to our future! Continue reading You are invited to a Fundraiser for Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang
Retailers invited to learn how to comply with ordinance taking effect this year.
SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville will host four informational sessions aimed at helping businesses learn how to comply with an ordinance that, starting later this year, will ban plastic bags at checkout counters. Continue reading Somerville Info Sessions on Plastic Bag Ban
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, May 8, the 129th day day of 2016 with 237 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:30 and sunset is @ 7:51. 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 and his army reached Hungary. They passed through without incident. Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day:GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of May 2-6. There were no roll calls in the House last week.
SUPPORT FARMERS (S 2258) Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 – Report No. 18 May 2-6, 2016
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 Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information
This crew reads The Somerville News Weekly!
Stop in at the Mt Vernon Restaurant in Somerville and pick up your free copy of the Somerville News Weekly! Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly on the Run at the Mt Vernon Restaurant
Good morning! You are invited to celebrate Aguacate Verde’s 5th Anniversary and Mother’s Day with us!!
Today, Saturday May 7th we are offering Meditation at 10:00 a.m. And Brunch at 11:00. Continue reading Acuacate Verde Meditation Brunch Today Somerville
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, May 7, the 128th day day of 2016 with 238 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:31 and sunset is @ 7:50. 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: 0558 – The dome of the church of St. Sophia in Constantinople collapsed. It was immediately rebuilt as ordered by Justinian. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, May 6, the 127th day day of 2016 with 239 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:32 and sunset is @ 7:49. The New Moon is exact @ 3:31 PM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1527 – German troops began sacking Rome, bringing about the end of the Renaissance. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Photo L to R:Deputy Police Chief Steve Carrabino, Officer Rob Pasqualino & Police Chief David Fallon
By William Tauro
The this week’s Somerville Special Person of the Week Officer Rob Pasqualino
Based on two recommendations, received from two different officers, Officer Rob Pasqualino is hereby awarded the Somerville Police Department’s Beyond the Call of Duty Award. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week Somerville Police Officer Rob Pasqualino
We are looking for individuals to serve as volunteers for this year’s parade. There will be a kick-off meeting on Thursday, April 21st at 3pm in the Aldermanic Chambers at City Hall and 2 subsequent dry run meetings prior to the parade. Continue reading 2016 Somerville Memorial Day Parade Volunteer Sign-up Sheet
By William Tauro
Early Thursday evening at 9:00pm, Somerville firefighters were called in under heavy rain to battle a large three story multiple unit home fire at 20-24 Rush Street in Somerville. Continue reading Multiple Unit House Fire on Rush Street Somerville
In Somerville Neighborhood News #62 you will get these headlines: Displacement: The New Face Of Homelessness In Somerville, New Indoor Turf in Town, Somerville Drinking Water…Why we’re not Flint, and Will the Community Path Make the Cut? These stories and more in the latest Somerville Neighborhood Newscast. You can watch Tuesdays at 7pm on SCATV Ch. 3 or online at http://www.somervilleneighborhoodnews.org.
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.
May 5, 2016
Today the Cities of Somerville and Cambridge Massachusetts are pleased to make this important announcement of our continued support for and commitment of new funds to bridge the funding gap that will allow the construction of the Green Line Extension Project (GLX) to move forward. Continue reading Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Cambridge City Manager Richard C. Rossi Regarding the Green Line Extension
The Honorable Charles D. Baker
Governor of Massachusetts
State House
Boston, MA 02133
May 5, 2016
Dear Governor Baker,
We write again to reiterate our continued frustration with the abrupt cancellation of the May 5th public meeting to receive comments on the proposed Green Line Extension revision, the only meeting scheduled in a Medford location. Our April 28th letter to the administration to that effect remains unanswered, and no sufficient reason for the cancellation has been offered. This meeting would have served as the final opportunity for input from many of our constituents. Continue reading Letter to Governor Baker – ReGarding GLX
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, May 5, the 126th day day of 2016 with 240 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:33 and sunset is @ 7:48. 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: 1494 – Christopher Columbus sighted Jamaica on his second trip to the Western Hemisphere. He named the island Santa Gloria. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Weather permitting the full depth reconstruction project on Beacon Street will start Monday, May 9. This project has been a long time coming and while the next two years of construction will cause occasional inconveniences, the end product will be a better corridor for cars, pedestrians, and cyclists. Continue reading Beacon Street Reconstruction Project
You’re invited to this event to celebrate it https://www.facebook.com/events/1033300650096672/
We’re a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of industry experience. Continue reading Danny Jay Full Service Painting Contractor
What’s wrong with this picture? At the corner of Virginia Street and Jasper Street in Somerville, this poll was just recently installed about two weeks ago for whatever reasons. The problem with it is its location where it was installed. Continue reading Letter to the Editor: City Pole is a Sore Thumb
After several years of work by designer and advocates from many groups and individuals we finally have a design that brings down the ugly highway overpass and creates a mixed four and six lane multi-modal boulevard. Check out these renderings below. Continue reading Remove McGrath:Neighborhoods Not Highways
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, May 4, the 125th day day of 2016 with 241 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:35 and sunset is @ 7:47. 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: 1471 – In England, the Yorkists defeated the Landcastrians at the battle of Tewkesbury in the War of the Roses.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
This past Saturday, May 1, I attended an AAU baseball game at Dilboy Field. These were teams were made up of players ages of eleven and twelve. At the close of the second inning, the pitcher came running off the mound, and needing to go to the bathroom, asked where it was, at least a porta potty. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Dilboy Field Somerville, Lack of Bathroom Facilities
New version includes Waste Wizard to help solve trash, recycling questions
SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville is launching an improved 311 mobile app that puts a positive spin on leaving residents to their own devices. With just a few clicks, the new app now Continue reading Somerville’s NEW 311 PHONE APP STREAMLINES CITY SERVICES
SOMERVILLE, MA (May 2, 2016) – Sullivan Tire and Auto Service will open its newest location in the heart of Somerville at 263 Beacon Street, Continue reading SULLIVAN TIRE TO OPEN NEW LOCATION IN SOMERVILLE, MA
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, May 3, the 124th day day of 2016 with 242 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:36 and sunset is @ 7:45. 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: 1568 – French forces in Florida slaughtered hundreds of Spanish. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Click on link to read May 3rd, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online:May 3rd, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online
Photos by Kim Moss
This past Wednesday every year the SCOA tries hard to show our appreciation to our many volunteers. This year we held a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at the Mt. Vernon Restaurant. We can’t thank you enough! Continue reading Somerville COA Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays in the Ville this week! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Fran Owens, Leo Saltman, Robin Legee-Voss, Dan Roselando, Aguacate Verde, Sue Mezger Foran, Eric Miele, Lisa Ruiz Doucette, Eileen O’Connor, Mike Murphy, Lori Bruno, Walter Pero, David Potter, Marcia Braga and Marli Braga! Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Visit more of Skip’s photos on his website:
http://www.skipmurrayphotography.com
Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray
On Sunday, May 1, 2016, while assigned to patrol in marked unit East-one, I was dispatched to the area of Broadway and Franklin Street along with unit East-Four, Officer Goulart, for reports of a vehicle operating erratically. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Herver MEDRANO (OUI Liquor, Unlicensed Op. of MV)
Members of the Somerville Police Drug Control Unit have been conducting an ongoing Heroin investigation involving David Goggin and Janet Jefferson. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:David GOGGIN (Conspiracy, Dist. Class A, Poss. to Dist. Class A, Poss. to Dist. Class B) & Janet JEFFERSON (Conspiracy, Dist. Class A, Poss. to Dist. Class A)
On the above date and time, Officer Christopher Collette and I were dispatched to 14 McGrath Highway, Rite Aid, for an individual shoplifting in the store. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Domingo PETERS (Disorderly Conduct & Shoplifting at Rite Aid)
They say you get wiser as you get older – I say you get older as you get wiser…
Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton
A Thunderclap allows a single message to be mass-shared, flash mob-style, so it rises above the noise of your social networks. Continue reading Just One Run
SOMERVILLE, MA (May 2, 2016)—Think Spring, and support local designers, artists, and makers at the SLF Spring Market! Continue reading Somerville Local First Hosts Spring Makers Market at Arts at the Armory on May 15th
Two-year street reconstruction project will improve pedestrian accessibility, bicycle safety, and traffic movement.
Continue reading BEACON STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT SET TO BEGIN MAY 9
The City of Somerville’s Veteran’s Services Department is seeking volunteers to assist with the 2016 Memorial Day Parade on Sun., May 29, one of the largest Memorial Day parades in the region. Continue reading City Seeking Volunteers to Assist with Memorial Day Parade
04/25/2016 16:31:23
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332 LOWELL ST SOMERVILLE MA
ASSAULT TO MURDER, ARMED c265 Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 4/25/16-5/2/16
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, May 2, the 123rd day day of 2016 with 243 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:37 and sunset is @ 7:44. 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: 1670 – The Hudson Bay Company was founded by England’s King Charles II.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Interactive Panel at Tufts Demystifies Scientific Research“Meet the Scientists” Event May 6 Introduces the Public to Leading Science Faculty Continue reading Interactive Panel at Tufts Demystifies Scientific Research
Hi Bill,
Thought this might be of interest. Our Somerville families don’t stand a chance. Many young kids already were left out to the ever increasing fees associated with youth sports. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Somerville Babe Ruth Baseball (SBRB) – The Edge Batting Cage Facility; CLOSED
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, May 1, the 122nd day day of 2016 with 244 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:39 and sunset is @ 7:43. 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: 0408 – Theodosius II succeeded to the throne of Constantinople. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
This week’s Somerville News Weekly Aerial Ville Photos Series “The Ville From Above” Continue reading The Ville From Above Photos by Frank Santangelo
Photos by Frank Santangelo
By William Tauro
This past Saturday evening, Somerville Arts Council and SCATV hosted their seasonal series Film Festival in Union Sq for a film festival with short films by local filmmakersits. Continue reading Somerville Arts Council Film Festival in Union Sq.
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WHAT OUR PRIVACY POLICY COVERS
Thank you for visiting our site. We are committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy covers any personal information that we obtain from you when you use services on our site. This policy does not cover the practices of companies that we do not own or control, or the actions of people that we do not employ or manage.
Our Privacy Policy may change in the future. We invite you to check back periodically to see if we have made any changes.
By using this site, you agree to the terms of our policy. For more information about the terms of use for this site, please visit our legal page.
WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION IS COLLECTED
Depending on how you use our site, we may ask you to share personal information with us. Whether you choose to give us this information is completely up to you, but keep in mind that if you withhold information, you may not be able to use some of our services.
We will ask you for information, including some personal information, when you Make a purchase. When you buy something on this site, you have to supply a billing address, phone number, shipping address, and credit card information.
HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION
We realize that our customers trust us to protect their personal information. We take that task seriously. We never display your full credit card number once it has been entered. We urge you to protect your own privacy. We recommend that you do not share your password with anyone or share your password in an unsolicited phone call or e-mail.
Unfortunately, despite all of our efforts, there is always a risk that third parties may unlawfully intercept transmissions. This reality is true of all Internet use. As a result, we cannot ensure the security of any information you transmit, and you transmit all information at your own risk.
HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We collect personal information primarily to make our services more rewarding for you to use. We usually use this information for internal purposes, such as studying our customers' preferences. We may also use your information to contact you for account and promotional purposes.
WHO VIEWS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may share your personal information with companies that perform services for us, such as delivering packages, sending postal mail and e-mails, processing credit card payments, investigating fraudulent activity, and providing customer service. They have access to personal information needed to perform their functions, but may not disclose your personally identifiable information for other purposes. Some personal information is stored on servers owned by other companies. Only our personel and our websites have the right to access this information. We do not currently sell or license personal information and have no plans to do so. Your personal information will only be used by this site.
At this time, we do not share any personal information with marketing affiliates. It is unlikely that this policy will change in the future. If we do decide to share information with our affiliates, we will post a notice in this Privacy Policy.
MAKING A PURCHASE
When you buy something on this site, you have to supply a billing address, phone number, shipping address, and credit card information. By making a purchase, you become a registered user. You can choose to store information needed to make a purchase, such as your shipping and billing addresses in the My Account — Profile page. Your credit card information is NEVER stored in our databases and is used only for the duration of the purchase transaction. This data is always transmitted securely to the merchant bank and immediately erased from our systems.
CHILDREN UNDER 13
Our site is not designed for children. We do not wish to collect personal information from children under 13. This policy is designed to protect children. Federal law requires us to take special steps to safeguard children's privacy. If you register with us and we discover that you are under 13, we will delete your registration. We will send you a message if we do this. If you are under 13 and want to make a purchase, please ask a parent to place the order for you.
WEBSITE COOKIES
We collect some anonymous information about how you use the site by setting and accessing cookies on your computer. These cookies track information such as how often you visit our web site, what pages you view, and where you go after you leave the site. The cookies track your computer, not you. They are not connected to any personal information about you.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS POLICY
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or the content or practices of our website, you can contact us directly at:
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