Somerville hotspot monthly comedic series announces July lineup

WHAT: There’s “Something Big” coming to Somerville’s Davis Square Theatre. On July 21, the Davis Square Theatre is hosting the third show in its monthly comedic showcase featuring stand-up in an intimate setting from the country’s best and brightest talent. Continue reading Davis Square Theatre Hosts “Something Big” with Mehran Khaghani →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, June 30, the 180th day of 2016 with 184 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:10 and sunset is @ 8:25. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter & Mars.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1097 – The Crusaders defeated the Turks at Dorylaeum.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

21st Annual Somerville 5K Road Race

Saturday, October 1st, 2016

9AM start, RAIN OR SHINE!
Race starts and ends in Davis Square. Continue reading Register for the 21st Annual Somerville 5K! →

Please join us at “the coolest startup space” in Greater Boston – Greentown Labs

B2Green Expo & Networking

Featuring a brief guided tour of Greentown Labs, an Energy Bar reception & Aeronaut Brewery  Continue reading RSVP:Somerville B2Green July 7th  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, June 28, the 178th day day of 2016 with 186 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:09 and sunset is @ 8:25. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter & Mars.

ON THIS DAY IN:1635 – The French colony of Guadeloupe was established in the Caribbean.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Complete list of Massachusetts fireworks locations and times.Click on link to read June 28th, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online:June 28th, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

By Dan Foyt

The Somerville Lion’s Club recently held at annual installation of officers ceremony last Tuesday evening at the Mount Winter Hill Yacht Club in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Lions Club President Bill Tauro Sworn In For 5th Term →

Visit more of Skip’s photos on his website:

http://www.skipmurrayphotography.com Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray →

Turn your favorite photos into “Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments!”
Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Darren Rankin, Donna Itrato Nichols, Joe Hamel, Isabella Rotola, Alessandro Capobianco, Katherine Cremin, Patricia Morrison Shaughnessy, Melanie Murray, Alena McMahan Durbin, Devon Costa, Mr Woo, Aliana Milan Oppedisano, Richard Foley, Twins Felicia and Mike Sorrentino and Happy 1st birthday Daniel Fusco! Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week  →

By William Tauro 

Local filmmaker and Somerville News Weekly reporter, Shannon Hardy, is working with a group of student filmmakers to back their short family film, Little Star. Continue reading YOUNG, LOCAL FILMMAKERS LOOKING FOR SPONSORS →

(Find complete list of 4th of July Fireworks Near You in MA 2016 by date)

Somerville’s Fourth of July Fireworks will be held on June 30, at Trum Field.

On Thurs., June 30, live entertainment at Trum Field will begin at 6 p.m. and will include performances by the 215th Army Band, local Disco-Funk band Booty Vortex, the USO Metropolitan New York Performers, and the Somerville Sunsetters, leading up to a 30-minute fireworks display at approximately 9:15 p.m. Continue reading KICK OFF SUMMERTIME IN THE CITY AT THE SOMERVILLE FIREWORKS & BEYOND →

The City of Somerville and Shape Up Somerville, in partnership with Groundwork Somerville, announces the return of the Somerville Mobile Farmers’ Market for its sixth season, beginning on Friday, July 8. Continue reading Somerville Mobile Farmers Market Returns July 8 →

Sometimes you just can’t do everything yourself…

It seems to me, without going back through the archives of everything I’ve ever written in my columns over the years, that I have only written once or twice about time management and how good/bad it can be for me, you, the person next door… A few years ago, Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton →

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

Want to join the ever growing number of antique dealers, artists, and other service providers here at the mills? We’re just as excited as you are to have you come check out the available space. Space is filling quickly. Contact Gary P. Decicco directly at 781-844-9253 Continue reading Grow Your Business at The Mills at Pulaski Place New England’s Largest Antique Marketplace  →

By William Tauro

Early Monday afternoon, a motorist was transported to the hospital with injuries after his vehicle collided with a tree on the front sidewalk on this Somerville home.  Continue reading Motor Vehicle Hits Tree in Somerville  →

 Anyone with Information Regarding the Murder of Deanna Cremin Please Call 617-544-7167

On June 27, 2016 at approximately 0645 in the morning I was in full uniform and operating a marked cruiser. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Joao PAULO (Speeding, Unlicensed Operation of MV) →

On 06/26/2016, I Officer Christopher Collette was assigned to Somerville marked unit East One. At approximately 23:30 hours I was dispatched to XX Washington St. for a breaking and entering in progress. Officers Isaacs, Kim, and Johnson responded as well. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Raul MARTINEZ (B&E, Poss. to Dist. Class D) →

On Sunday June 26, 2016, while on full uniformed patrol, I (Officer Patrick Canty) was at the corner of Herbert Street and Chester Street, both public ways in the City of Somerville, when I observed a black sedan travel past me at an extremely high rate of speed above 50 mph. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Kieran BEE (Reckless Operation of Motor Vehicle, Poss. Class E, Poss. to Dist. Class E) →

On June 24, 2016 at approximately 2:35 PM, Officer J. Ducasse (West 6) and I (Officer Mark Nevin / West 5) were dispatched to the area of Mystic Avenue at Wheatland Street to investigate a report of an intoxicated black male that may try to drive away in a Gray Dodge Durango. Dispatch updated as we were en route that the man had driven away on Mystic Avenue going toward Fellsway West. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Stephen AMOAKO (OUI Liquor) →

    On June 23, 2016 at approximately 20:17 hours, while I was assigned as marked unit East-2, units East-1 Officer Van Nostrand and West-5 Officer Gee were dispatched to the area of 255 Washington Street for a report of a suspicious person. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Jean LENORD (Poss. of Dangerous Weapon, Assault with Dangerous Weapon, Open Container) →

On Thursday, June 23, 2016, at 12:30 P.M., I received a telephone call from XXXXX, stating he observed a male conceal merchandise at TJ Maxx, and then exit the store without paying for the merchandise. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Luis ACOSTA (Shoplifting, Resisting Arrest, Poss. of Dangerous Weapon, A&B on Police Officer) →

On the above date and time, I was dispatched to 185 Somerville Avenue, Burger King for a disturbance which involved property damage. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Temitope OLALEYE (Malicious Defacement of Property & Threat to Commit Crime) →

On June 22, 2016, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol in marked cruiser East 1. At approximately 6:32pm, I was dispatched to the Assembly Row area for a shoplifter who fled Sports Authority toward the MBTA station. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Oscar HERNANZEZ-RIVERA (Shoplifting & Resisting Arrest) at Assembly Row →

The following is a brief summary pertaining to incident # 16037118:

Members of the Somerville Police Department Narcotics unit were in the area of Greenville Street in Somerville where we were conducting surveillance due to numerous complaints of drug transactions. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Lisa PRIMEAU (Conspiracy, Distribute Class A & Somerville Warrant) & Ryan MUNSON (Poss. Class A & Conspiracy) →

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RODRIGUEZ , CARLOS Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 6/20/16-6/27/16 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, June 27, the 177th day day of 2016 with 187 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:0 and sunset is @ 8:2. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter & Mars.

ON THIS DAY IN: 0363 – The death of Roman Emperor Julian brought an end to the Pagan Revival.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

By Frank Santangelo 

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week

George Lally is a longtime Somerville resident. He is a Somerville High School graduate and a very familiar face around the Ville where most of you will know him as a longtime employee at Vicente Brothers/Good Gas on Medford Street.  Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:George Lally →

GOOD MORNING- TODAY IS SUNDAY, June 26, the 176th day day of 2016 with 188 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:08 and sunset is @ 8:25. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter & Mars.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1096 – Peter the Hermit’s crusaders forced their way across Sava, Hungary.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Photos by Frank Santangelo 

By William Tauro

The Somerville Police Department, in partnership with the Middlesex Sheriff’s office, held a gun buyback event this past Saturday, June 25 at the Department of Public Works to help get unwanted guns out of homes. 
Those who brought in unwanted firearms received a gift card worth $100 for each firearm turned in.  Continue reading Somerville PD & Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Hosts Gun Buyback Event →

Photos by Frank Santangelo

By William Tauro

Summer officially kicked off this past weekend with the 12th annual Family Fun Day in Somerville on Saturday. 
Hundreds of Somerville families attended Somerville Family Fun Day at Trum Field and enjoyed their favorite summertime events and new programs for residents of all ages. 
Family Fun Day featured free, family-friendly programming including a community BBQ, pony rides, train rides, children’s activities, face painting, music, and more. Continue reading 2016 SOMERVILLE FAMILY FUN DAY →

SOMERVILLE – For the fourth year, Somerville will host the annual American Rendezvous weekend (ARDV) gathering from June 24 to June 26, where parkour practitioners will participate in training sessions led by elite coaches from across the country and abroad. Continue reading ANNUAL ‘AMERICAN RENDEZVOUS’ PARKOUR WEEKEND COMES TO SOMERVILLE JUNE 24-26 →

By Bob Katzen 

   THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of June 20-24. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week.
HARSHER PENALTIES FOR SOLICITATION OF A FELONY CRIME (H 4005) Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 -Report No. 25 June 20-24, 2016 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, June 25, the 175th day day of 2016 with 189 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:08 and sunset is @ 8:25. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter & Mars.

ON THIS DAY IN: 0841 – Charles the Bald and Louis the German defeated Lothar at Fontenay.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

This week an army of sparkling new red news boxes will be hitting the streets of Somerville and other locations with all new red boxes to join our existing over one hundred fifty locations already in place to deliver you your favorite weekly newspaper news source, 

“The Somerville News Weekly” Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Expands Its Readership/Distribution With Over 30 New Locations! →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, June 24, the 174th day day of 2016 with 190 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:08 and sunset is @ 8:25. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter & Mars.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1314 – Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce won over Edward II of England at the Battle of Bannockburn in Scotland.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Fourth of July Fireworks, Family Fun Day set for June 25 & 30, at Trum Field.

SOMERVILLE – Summer officially kicks off next weekend with the annual Family Fun Day in Somerville on Saturday, June 25, from noon to 4 p.m. at Trum Field. Summertime in Somerville from June to September will include annual favorite events and series as well as some new programs for residents of all ages. Continue reading Kick Off Summertime in Somerville at Family Fun Day, Fireworks →

Cheers to the fabulous June Pietrantoni on her well-deserved Unsung Heroine Award from the MA Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women at the State House. 

 Thank you to June and all that you have done for Somerville and beyond!

You may view Rep. Capuano’s floor speech here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN_ySqzHe6s&feature=youtu.be

“I am joining Members of Congress from all over the country today, including Rep. John Larson of Connecticut, Rep. John Lewis of Georgia and Rep. Robyn Kelly of Illinois on the floor of the House today, demanding action on gun control legislation. Continue reading Statement from Rep. Mike Capuano on House Sit-In,Demands a Vote on Gun Control Legislation →

MBHP receives award for employment program with MRC
 

On June 9, Somerville resident Mauricio Lopez was honored with the Distinguished Consumer Award by the Greater Boston Employer Advisory Board. Lopez was hired by Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership through a partnership with the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission that provides employment opportunities to people with disabilities. Continue reading Somerville Resident Honored at State House →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, June 23, the 173rdh day day of 2016 with 191 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:07 and sunset is @ 8:25. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter & Mars.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1683 – William Penn signed a friendship treaty with Lenni Lenape Indians in Pennsylvania.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Photos by Frank Santangelo

By William Tauro 

Late Tuesday morning, a man allegedly that was running from police jumped over an embankment by Tufts Street and McGrath Highway in Somerville.  Continue reading Man Injured After Jumping Over Embankment in Somerville  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, June 21, the 171st day day of 2016 with 193 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:07 and sunset is @ 8:25. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter & Mars.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1404 – Owain Glyndwr established a Welsh Parliament at Machynlleth and was crowned Prince of Wales.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Click on link to read June 21st, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online:June 21st, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray →

Three good friends reminiscing!

A big shout out goes out to cousin Joe Decicco

Turn your favorite photos into “Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments!” Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Josh McCann, Paul Carroll, MichaelT. Dwyer, John Eleftherakis, Mike Delgizzi, Roger Fisk, Kenneth Carroll, Karen A. Jenner, Philip Benevides, Diane Dee Dee Smith, Linda Caristi Iacopucci and Lexi Sousa Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week  →

By Shannon Hardy

For the third time, the Taste of Somerville was held outdoors on the Buena Vista Pavilion in Davis Square. Due to poor weather conditions, the 2016 food and drink festival was rescheduled from June 8th to last Wednesday evening, June 15th. Continue reading 2016 Taste of Somerville a Huge Success in Davis Sq →

UPCOMING EVENTS

De-cluttering Peer Support Group – this is a closed support group for individuals who are concerned about their clutter. Please contact Natasha Naim at 617-625-6600, ext. 2300 if you are interested in attending. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information →

Summer’s here, and the time is right…for dancing in the street.

  Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton →

SCATV Youth Media Summer Classes – Registration is Now Open! All of our registration can be done online at http://www.scatvsomerville.org/youth There you will find short descriptions of our summer programming, as well as a link to register. Continue reading SCATV Youth Media Spots Still Open! →

Join In Wednesday Festivities Including Lunch and Live Music!
Somerville, MA – In partnership with Union Square Main Streets, Union Square Station Associates (US2), Somerville’s master developer partner for Union Square’s revitalization would like to announce this year’s “Union Lunch” summer series showcasing delicious lunch fare from a different neighborhood restaurant each Wednesday from June 22 through July 27 on Union Square Plaza.
Continue reading US2 & Union Square Main Streets Announce “Union Lunch” Summer Series Celebrating Union Square Restaurants & Businesses →

On June 19, 2016 at approximately 11:12 PM, Officers J. Yvonne, Marc DiFava, and I (Officer Mark Nevin / West 5) were finishing up a call for a noise complaint on College Avenue and were about to clear when I observed a motor vehicle drive past me heading Northbound without its headlights on. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Nathan SCHINDLER (OUI Liquor) →

On June 18, 2016, while assigned to marked cruiser East 1, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was traveling from Mystic Ave onto Temple St. Both of these streets are public ways in the city of Somerville.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Dabiel MICHEL (Operating MV with License Suspended) →

On June 17, 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:Angela GRASSA (A&B on Person Over 60, B&E, Attempt to Commit Crime)  →

On June 17th, 2016, I, Officer Devin Schneider, was in full uniform and assigned to marked cruiser East-4 during the day shift. The following report is a summary of events that I witnessed, as they pertain to incident #16036137:
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Felix DIAZ (Shoplifting, Trespass)at Big KMart Assembly Row  →

On Wednesday, June 15, 2016, I, Sergeant Michael Capasso was on duty for the Somerville Police as a Patrol Supervisor. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:UDIT (Unlicensed Operation of MV, Unregistered MV, Uninsured MV & Boston Warrant)) →

On 06/13/16, I Officer Christopher Collette was assigned to Somerville marked unit East Four. At approximately 18:50 hours I was dispatched to 7 Memorial Rd. where a caller reported that a male had stolen her daughter’s bicycle. Officer Moreira in West Five responded as well. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Ghita BOBOCEA (Unarmed Robbery) →

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TIERNEY , MICHELE Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 6/13/16-6/20/16 →

Photos by Frank Santangelo 

By Joe DiGirolamo

This past Saturday under beautiful clear skies over the Mystic River, the Annual Blessing of the Fleet Celebration took place.  Continue reading 2016 Medford/Somerville Blessing of the Fleet on The Mystic →

The City of Somerville is pleased that in spring 2013, Boston Logan International Airport implemented a new departure procedure for one of its runways that should decrease aircraft noise pollution over parts of the city, but urges residents to continue reporting aircraft noise to compel the Federal Aviation Administration and Massport’s adoption of further alternative operations at Logan Airport that would provide relief to all of Somerville. Continue reading RESIDENTS URGED TO REPORT AIRPLANE NOISE →

            WOBURN – Somerville High School has been named the winner of the 8th Annual PSA Project hosted by Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Middlesex Partnerships for Youth, Inc., for an original video highlighting the theme of “Write the Story You Want to Tell.” Continue reading Somerville High School Chosen As the Middlesex Partnerships for Youth Inc. 2016 PSA Project Winner →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, June 20, the 170th day day of 2016 with 194 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:07 and sunset is @ 8:24. The Full “Strawberry Moon” is exact @ 7:02 AM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter & Mars.

ON THIS DAY IN: 0451 – Roman and Barbarian warriors brought Attila’s army to a halt at the Catalaunian Plains in eastern France.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

By Frank Santangelo 

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week Scotty Lombardo

Scotty Lombardo, a lifelong Winter Hill kid and resident Who grew up on Dartmouth Street and he is still holding down the fort at old #25. Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:Scotty Lombardo →

This week’s Somerville News Weekly Aerial Ville Photos Series “The Ville From Above” Flying above Highland Avenue Somerville.  Continue reading The Ville From Above Photos by Frank Santangelo →

By Bob Katzen 

   THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ and representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of June 13-17.
MODERNIZING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (H 4397) Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 – Report No. 24 June 13-17, 2016 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, June 19, the 169th day day of 2016 with 195 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:24. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter & Mars.

ON THIS DAY IN: 0240 BC – Eratosthenes estimated the circumference of the Earth using two sticks.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

By Daniel G. Amen, M.D., and Max Cleland
Most people probably think wars end when the shooting stops.
But that’s not the case for those who do the fighting. For them, the war lives on long after they return home and try to resume normal lives. Continue reading The Unseen War Still Waging Inside The Minds Of Many Veterans →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, June 18, the 168th day day of 2016 with 196 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:24. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter & Mars.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1155 – Frederick I Barbarossa was crowned emperor of Rome.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

By Dean Chavooshian
Moms and dads determined to raise children who love to learn and who respect others might do well to skip the latest parenting guides and turn instead to Socrates and Confucius.
They and other great thinkers who lived hundreds or thousands of years ago still offer surprisingly relevant advice that one generation can pass on to the next. Continue reading What Socrates Can Teach You To Teach Your Kids →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, June 17, the 167th day day of 2016 with 197 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:23. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter & Mars.

ON THIS DAY IN: 0362 – Emperor Julian issued an edict banning Christians from teaching in Syria.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

BOSTON – Yesterday the Massachusetts Senate passed S. 1494, An Act increasing the property tax deferral for seniors, sponsored by Senator Patricia D. Jehlen (D-Somerville). Continue reading Senate Passes Bill Strengthening Economic Security for Older Adults →

Please join us for our next Government Affairs Breakfast with Tony Pierantozzi, Chair of the Somerville High School Building Committee Continue reading RSVP: Leading the Way:Somerville Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Breakfast →

r wonder what the W.W.ii generation wou.ld say if they came back and witnessed what is now happening in the·1united Statestoday? I believe they would be shocked. My mother Celia was a Mass. General nurse who joined the Army during the war. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:”A NATIONAL TRAGEDY” by PAMELA MCLAUGHLIN →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, June 16, the 166th day day of 2016 with 198 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:22. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter & Mars.

ON THIS DAY IN: 0455 – Rome was sacked by the Vandal army.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Somerville Firefighters and SPD Chief Fallon thanking East Somerville 5th Grade Anthony. Somerville Fire Department Lieutenant Blanca Alcaraz encouraged fellow classmates to “choose to do the right thing, like Anthony” and to look to personal values as a motivator. #escs #Somerville City of Somerville (Official) Somerville Fire Department Somerville Police Department Somerville Auxiliary Fire Department. Continue reading Congratulations to East Somerville Fifth grader Anthony! →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, June 15, the 165th day day of 2016 with 199 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:23. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter & Mars.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1215 – King John of England put his seal on the Magna Carta.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Fourth of July Fireworks, Family Fun Day set for June 25 & 30, at Trum Field.

SOMERVILLE – Summer officially kicks off next weekend with the annual Family Fun Day in Somerville on Saturday, June 25, from noon to 4 p.m. at Trum Field. Summertime in Somerville from June to September will include annual favorite events and series as well as some new programs for residents of all ages. Following Family Fun Day, the City will host its annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration at Trum Field on Thursday, June 30. Continue reading KICK OFF SUMMERTIME IN SOMERVILLE AT FAMILY FUN DAY, FIREWORKS →

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Hey William my name is Robert Ciampi my son plays baseball for mayor Coach Curtatone And Herc Kalogeropoulos. The boys were eliminated from playoffs tonight but these 2 coaches have done a tremendous job. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Thank you Coach! →

By William Tauro 

Somerville’s  DPW Andy Hunt planting flowers on the islands of Broadway on Winter Hill making the area look fantastic!

Good Morning welcome to Tommy Campo’s Dance Aerobics Class featuring Teens from Somerville! Do You Know Anybody????

Continue reading A Look Back At Somerville Dance Party With The Legendary Tommy Campo  →

Click on link below to read:June 14th, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

June 14th, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

Turn your favorite photos into “Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments!” Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series  →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Edward M. Merrick, Larry Bethune, Frank Santangelo, Gregg Moree, Lynda Norton, Robert Ambrogi, Chris Dello Russo, Claire Moran, Joannie Allison, Sal DiDomenico, Chuck Roche, Karen Lambert, Dylan Tamagna, John Doucette, Josephine Dipersio, Jeff Lima and Anthony Legee! 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 →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston invite the public to attend the Lincoln Park groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, June 17, at 2:30 p.m. at Lincoln Park (near the Argenziano School playground). Continue reading Somerville’s Lincoln Park Groundbreaking Ceremony of Renovations  →

An excessively mild winter has led to wet and cold weather recently, but the current forecast for Monday is temps in the low 80’s! Your Massachusetts Motorcycle Association asks, why not RIDE TO WORK on Monday, June 20th? Continue reading MMA Information Alert: 25th Annual Ride-to-Work Day is MONDAY, June 20th, 2016 →

On Sunday, June 12, 2016, at 4:18 P.M., I received a telephone call from Nike Store Manager, XXXXX, stating a store employee, YYYYY observed a male conceal a pair of sneakers in a bag and exit the store without making any attempt to pay for the merchandise. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Timothy WALSH (Shoplifting)Nike Store Assembly Row →

On 06/11/2016, I Officer John Howe was on duty for the Somerville Police Department West 6. At approximately 6:45pm while parked in front of the Foundry Restaurant located at 255 Elm St. Somerville. I observed a 2004 Nissan Maxima parked approximately 2 car lengths in front of my marked cruiser parked approximately 2 and a half feet from the curb unoccupied. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Jason ALIZEE (Operate MV with License Suspended & Norwood Warrant) →

On Saturday June 11, 2016, I, Officer Christine Bork was patrolling marked unit East-2. At approximately 01:23 I was dispatched to 75 Union Square (The Independent) for issues regarding a male party that had been kicked out of The Independent and was now banging on the window. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Alejandro NECOCHEA (Open Container) →


On June 11,2016, I was in full uniform working a paid detail at Samba Bar. At approximately 12:00 am, the owners of the establishment had asked a female , later identified as Bianca Monteiro, to leave because she was bothering other patrons and begging for drinks after she had been told by staff there that they would no longer serve her any more alcohol. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Bianca MONTEIRO (Disorderly Conduct) & Clailton JUNIOR (Disorderly Conduct) →

On Thursday, June 9, 2016, I, Officer Paul Beckford, was on duty for the Somerville Police (Station Man). At approximately 12:11 AM, I heard someone yelling in the front lobby of the police station. The disturbance was coming from Ms. Bonnie Dwyer. Ms. Dwyer is well known to the department. One of our civilian employees, XXXXX informed Ms. Dwyer that she was not allowed to sleep on our public benches. Ms. Dwyer has been told not sleep on the public benches in the past, due to prior disruptions. The benches are located in the main lobby of the station.

        Ms. Dwyer was very upset that she couldn’t spend the night on the benches. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Bonnie DWYER (Disorderly Conduct) →

On Wednesday June 8, 2016, I, Officer Christine Bork was patrolling marked unit East-2. At approximately 07:15 I was dispatched to 282 Somerville Ave. (Dunkin Donuts) for a report of an unknown male party who had just assaulted two individuals, East-3 Officer Khoury, Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Anthony GULLOTTO (ADW, ABDW) Assault & Battery  →

On Monday, June 06, 2016, at 6:30 P.M., I received a telephone call from Saks Loss Prevention Agent, XXXXX, stating he observed four males enter the store from the Canal Street door; one male selected a pair of sweatpants, put them on and exited the store without making any attempt to pay for the merchandise. XXXXX described the shoplifter as a Hispanic male, with long hair, wearing gray sweatpants. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Henry ALVAREZ (Shoplifting, Resisting, A&B) & Hamza WARSAME (Shoplifting, Resisting) Saks Fifth Avenue Assembly Row →

On the above date and time, Officers Robert Pasqualino, Timothy Van Nostrand, and I, were dispatched to the intersection of Parker Street and Washington Street for a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle in progress. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Jose OLIVO (B&E Motor Vehicle) →

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OLIVO , JOSE Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 6/6/16-6/13/16 →

Photo by David Zammitti

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, June 13, the 163rd day day of 2016 with 201 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:22. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter & Mars.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1415 – Henry the Navigator, the prince of Portugal, embarked on an expedition to Africa.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Morgan Bigley (Highland Kitchen), Chamber Dining & Nightlife Group Chair 

Stephen Mackey, Somerville Chamber of Commerce 617-413-5071 anytime

smackey@somervillechamber.org   

Photos by Joe Lynch

Photos by Frank Santangelo and Rosalee Zammuto 

By William Tauro 

This past Sunday, The City of Somerville Arts Council and The Nave Gallery presented the 5th Somerville Squeezebox Slam 2016. Continue reading Somerville Squeezebox Slam 2016 Hits Davis Square →

Photos by Frank Santangelo 

Public Realm Pilot

The public realm in Davis Square has been part of the discussion from the beginning: sidewalks aren’t wide enough, there’s not enough places to sit down, and the community path doesn’t connect among other things. It’s hard to wait for change. Continue reading SPCD Davis Square Public Realm Pilot  →

John Dwyer reporting live from “Bike Week 2016″Laconia New Hampshire
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, June 12, the 162nd day day of 2016 with 202 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:21. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter & Mars.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1099 – Crusade leaders visited the Mount of Olives where they met a hermit who urged them to assault Jerusalem.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer Reporting Live from “Bike Week 2016″Laconia New Hampshire →

Photos by Frank Santangelo 

By William Tauro 

This past Sunday, the Just One Run 5k race started and ended at the Blessing of the Bay Boat House in Somerville and followed the Mystic River over to Medford, through the Mystic River Reservation, and back over the Wellington Bridge to the finish.  Continue reading The Ryan Harrington Foundation 5K Race Just One Run In Memory of Sean P. Curtis →

By Bob Katzen 

   THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ and representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of June 6-10.
ENERGY (H 4377) Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 – Report No. 23 June 6-10, 2016 →

UPCOMING EVENTS

De-cluttering Peer Support Group – this is a closed support group for individuals who are concerned about their clutter. Please contact Natasha Naim at 617-625-6600, ext. 2300 if you are interested in attending. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information →

Photo:Rep Tim Toomey, Martin Polignone and Attorney General Maura Healy

By Martin Polignone

A few raindrops only added to the excitement of this Saturday’s Pride Parade in Boston.  State Representatives Tim Toomey and Denise Provost marched along with Attorney General Maura Healy supporters and friends. Continue reading Somerville Representatives March In Boston 2016 Pride Parade  →

Photos by Frank Santangelo 

By William Tauro 

An inflatable children’s pirate ship ride deflated itself during East Somervillle’s Carnaval” early Saturday afternoon. 

No injuries were reported. 

By Frank Santangelo 
Continue reading Saturday’s Carnaval in East Somerville Photos →

By Frank Santangelo 
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week Thomas Lambert

Thomas Lambert was born on February 2nd, 1994 to Linda and Tommy Lambert. Thomas is one of a triplet with sister, Hannah Lambert and brother Dylan Lambert.   Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week: Thomas Lambert →

Photo by Rosalee Zammuto 

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, June 11, the 161st day day of 2016 with 203 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:21. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter & Mars.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1346 – Charles IV of Luxembourg was elected Holy Roman Emperor in Germany.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

The 2016 LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston Creative Crew were officially inducted last weekend and we wanted to pass along a photo of Somerville resident Nathan Leiter with Bertie, the LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston mascot. Continue reading Somerville Resident Nathan Leiter Inducted into 2016 Creative Crew →

Rep. Michael Capuano has re-introduced legislation to establish a legal public holiday known as National First Responders Day on a date designated by the President. Continue reading Rep. Capuano Files National First Responder Day Bill →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, June 10, the 160th day day of 2016 with 204 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:20. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter & Mars.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1776 – The Continental Congress appointed a committee to write a Declaration of Independence.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Friends,

For those of you not yet registered online there are less 24 hours left. The online registration will be closed on Friday, June 10th at 11:00AM. Same day registration will be offered (until 9:45AM), however, you must pay by cash or check.    Continue reading We are just days away from our 5K “Just One Run” in memory of Sean P. Curtis.  →

Oath , a fast-casual pizza restaurant that makes gourmet pizzas in 90 seconds. I wanted to let you know that they just opened a 4th location in Davis Square on Tuesday, June 7th. Continue reading Somerville Welcomes Oath Craft Pizza Opens In Davis Square →

The Nashville-based, nationally touring rock ’n’ roll band Cordovas (http://www.cordovasband.com). They’re playing a show at The Burrenin Somerville on 7/17 at 9pm. Continue reading Nashville-Based, Nationally Touring Rock ’n’ Roll Band Cordovas Coming to Somerville  →