Informational Session & Public Hearing on FY17 Water & Sewer Rates, Wed., Sept. 7
To provide background, answer questions, and take public testimony regarding the fiscal year 2017 Continue reading Water & Sewer Rate Info Session & Public Hearing, Wed., Sept. 7
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CITY TV 13/22
Wednesday, August 31
8:30 AMSit & Be Fit All American Workout
9:00 AMProject STAR ’16
12:00 PMSchool Committee Meeting – 8.29.16
3:30 PMCongressional Update
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, August 31, the 244th day of 2016 with 122 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:08 and sunset is @ 7:20. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1823 – Ferdinand VII was restored to the throne of Spain when invited French forces entered Cadiz. The event is known as the Battle of Trocadero. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocates funding to local programs working to prevent homelessness. Continue reading SOMERVILLE-ARLINGTON CONTINUUM OF CARE
Share this post with friends! The 90th Annual Italian Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian is almost here. Don’t miss the fun and great entertainment on September 9, 10 & 11 in East Cambridge!
Click on link below to read August 30th, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online:August 30th, 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 J Steve Dalrymple, Bruna Braga, Deb Shea Fede, Dave Oliveira, CJ Byrd, Michael A Gilberg, John Zafiris, Mile Giacoppo, Mike Podymaitis, Arthur Abeilice, Krystil Arena Benoit, Patty Oppedisano, Ronnie Tauro, Lori Ryan Sciurca, Christopher Darlene English, Anthony Cappy Capobianco and Mary Jo O’Connor Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Barbara RoderickBarbara Roderick of Somerville went to be with Our Lord on August 27, 2016. Beloved wife of the late John A. Roderick for nearly 65 years, she was the mother of the late Lana D. Roderick-Gilbert, Mark O. Roderick and his wife Linda of Simsbury CT, and John Alan Roderick and his wife Heather of Somerville, MA. Born January 28, 1926 in Goldthwaite, Mills County, Texas, she was the sixth of 10 children–and eldest daughter–of the late Johnny and Leona (Moore) Carter, of Goldthwaite, TX. Continue reading Remembering Barbara E. Roderick (Carter)
Sometimes fact is weirder than fiction…
If you try to follow my writings over the years (good luck with that, by the way), you probably are aware that I have been writing reviews of events, movies, television and the art of making film for years. Continue reading A Second Dose of Reality Bites by James A. Norton Only If You Can Take It!
Summery looks on Highland Ave Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray
Keeping it real is not a problem if you know just how to keep it real…
People who carry grudges for years and immerse themselves in personal vendettas (yes, there are a lot of those knuckleheads in this city) don’t know the first thing about how to keep it real. So this is not for anyone who falls into that category – I would like to keep you ensconced in your little blanket of delusion, so try not to read on. Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton
Check Out a Revitalized East Somerville on Tuesday, September 13 at 6 pm
SOMERVILLE –Catch the flavors—and the culture—of Somerville’s East Broadway neighborhood with an interactive tasting tour of more than a dozen restaurants and a pop-up Aeronaut Beer Garden a the East Broadway Foodie Crawl on Tuesday, September 13 from 6 pm to 8:30 pm. Participants in the Crawl get a ticket to some of the city’s best-kept secrets and the opportunity to taste some of the most authentic ethnic food in Somerville limits, representing five continents. Continue reading East Broadway Foodie Crawl Showcases Culinary Destinations with an Interactive Tasting Tour & Aeronaut Beer Garden
Narrative
On Sunday, August 28, 2016, at 1:03 A.M., I was dispatched along with Officer Rivera to the area of 36 Jay Street for a breaking and entering to a motor vehicle. Officers Bork, Obrien, and Sergeant Marino responded as backup. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Mark BRATHWAITE Jr (B&E Motor Vehicle, Resisting)
I, Officer Michael Carroll of the Somerville Police Department, report the following summary of facts:
On Thursday, August 25, 2016, I worked my assigned 4pm to 12pm shift in marked cruiser East 2. Officer Timothy Van Nostrand was my partner for this shift.
At approximately 4:02pm, Officer Van Nostrand and I responded to a call at 27 Ibbetson Street for some unknown trouble. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Christopher LOPES (OUI Drugs, Resisting Arrest, Possess Class B,C,D) & Sara FOGERTY (Disorderly, Intimidate Witness, Possess Class B, C)
The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident #16052539:
On Tuesday, August 16, 2016 I was working in the Somerville Police Drug Control Unit as Delta-18. I was in the area of Fountain Avenue and Glen Street when I observed a male known to me as XXXXX pacing on Fountain Avenue using his cell phone multiple times. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Kerri HIGHT & Michael PYRAM (Possess to Distribute Class B)
I, Officer Michael Marra, report the following summary of events based on direct and indirect interviews with the persons named.
On Tuesday August 23, 2016, I, Officer Marra, was in full-uniform and assigned to marked cruiser 873, patrolling area E3, for the Somerville Police Department. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Stanley GEORGES (Receive Stolen MV, Conceal Weapon) & Jude EUDOR (same + Possess to Distribute Class B)
08/22/2016 08:04:11
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FREEDMAN , JOSHUA
51 CLARENDON AVE SOMERVILLE MA Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 8/22/16-8/29/16
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, August 29, the 242nd day of 2016 with 124 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:06 and sunset is @ 7:24. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1828 – A patent was issued to Robert Turner for the self-regulating wagon brake. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
You don’t want to miss this free “Weaving Without A Loom” workshop at our Cross Street Center.
Community Preservation Committee will review submitted proposals for historic resources, open space and recreation land
SOMERVILLE – More than $1.5 million is available for historic resources, open spaces and recreation land projects in Somerville through the Community Preservation Act (CPA). Continue reading APPLICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT FUNDING ELIGIBILITY NOW AVAILABLE
By Frank Santangelo
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:David Moran
David was Born and raised in Somerville and graduated from Somerville High School “Class of 1988.”
David Works as a warehouse manager in New Hampshire but can always be found playing in softball many fundraisers across the city for many good causes such as the “Biko Salvato”, one he took part in this past Saturday. Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:David (Twiggy) Moran
This week’s Somerville News Weekly Aerial Ville Photos Series “The Ville From Above” Broadway in East Somerville.
Continue reading The Ville From Above Photos by Frank Santangelo
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, August 28, the 241st day of 2016 with 125 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:05 and sunset is @ 7:25. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1609 – Delaware Bay was discovered by Henry Hudson. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
UPCOMING EVENTS
Ageless Grace: Ageless Grace, the Council on Aging’s new Fitness class for the body and mind, will be starting its next 5 week series on July 25th. Held on Mondays at 4:00pm at the Holland St. Center, the Ageless Grace program is an innovative wellness and fitness program done seated in a chair to upbeat music. Classes are playful, imaginative and different every time. Continue reading
Business After Hours
5-7 PM, Thursday, September 1, 2016
Orleans, 65 Holland Street, Somerville MA 02144
Sponsored by Great Hill Dental
Hosted by Dana Iacopucci, Cubby Oil & Energy
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ and representatives’ votes on roll calls from late July sessions. All of the roll calls are from both branches’ overrides of some of Gov. Charlie Baker’s 256 vetoes of spending and other items in the recently signed $38.92 billion fiscal 2017 state budget. A two-thirds vote in both branches is needed in order for a veto to be overridden. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 – Report No. 34 August 22-26, 2016
Don’t Miss Venus and Jupiter – Two brightest planets. Closest conjunction of any two planets in 2016.
http://earthsky.org/tonight/conjunction-of-venus-and-jupiter-august-27
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, August 27, the 240th day of 2016 with 126 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:04 and sunset is @ 7:27. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1660 – The books of John Milton were burned in London due to his attacks on King Charles II. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer:Don’t Miss Venus and Jupiter
Returning to reality after vacation is hard enough, don’t let it be worse by getting a ticket or towed. Somerville has an ordinance that prohibits parking in the same street spot for more than 48 hours in a row. If you leave your car for a week, you do run the risk of getting ticketed. Continue reading Returning To Somerville Parking Ordinance
Ordinance prohibits retailers from providing customers with single-use plastic bags at checkout
SOMERVILLE – Beginning Sept. 1, single-use plastic bags will be banned at checkout points throughout the City. The ban is the result of an ordinance – passed by the Board of Aldermen in Nov. 2015 – aimed at reducing solid waste and protecting waterways and other aspects of the environment. Continue reading PLASTIC BAG ORDINANCE GOES INTO EFFECT SEPT. 1
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, August 26, the 239th day of 2016 with 127 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:03 and sunset is @ 7:2. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 55 B.C. – Britain was invaded by Roman forces under Julius Caesar. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Photos by Ryan McBride for Tufts University:
“This summer, about 30 local children participated in the Tufts University Summer Music Program at the Tufts campus in Medford/Somerville. Continue reading Somerville kids focus on music-making and fun at Tufts University
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, August 25, the 238th day of 2016 with 128 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:02 and sunset is @ 7:30. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1718 – Hundreds of colonists from France arrived in Louisiana. Some settled in present-day New Orleans. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, August 24, the 237th day of 2016 with 129 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:00 and sunset is @ 7:32. 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: 0079 – Mount Vesuvius erupted killing approximately 20,000 people. The cities of Pompeii, Stabiae and Herculaneum were buried in volcanic ash. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Don’t forget that this years Foodie Crawl is featuring our first ever beer garden. Aeronaut Brewery was a finalist for Scouts Honored and Best of Boston. Be sure to buy your Aeronaut Beer Garden ticket alongside your Foodie Crawl ticket to minimize fees! RSVP to the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/148405605583809/
or buy tickets at the Foodie Crawl website:
Hello,
I found a set of keys near 10 Chandler Street in Somerville. There are about 6 different keys attached to a carabiner, one has a Patriots top another was made a Fitchburg lock shop, and there’s what appears to be a doggie bag holder.
Thanks,
Sara
Please contact the Somerville News Weekly at: (617)293-2016
By reducing the number of plastic bags that are being used, discarded and littered, and by promoting the use of reusable checkout bags and recyclable paper bags by retail establishments located in the City, the purpose of this ordinance aims to protect the marine environment, advance solid waste reduction, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and protect waterways. Continue reading proposed by the Somerville Board of Aldermen and passed on November 24, 2015, goes into effect on September 1, 2016
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus have been found in Somerville, as well as Arlington, Boston, Brookline, Chelsea, Newton, and Waltham this summer. Take a few minutes to review the tips linked below on how to prevent mosquito bites while enjoying the final weeks of summer.
As reconstruction works continues along Beacon Street, local businesses need the continued support of their customers. Continue reading Beacon Street Somerville Construction Project Update
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, August 23, the 236th day of 2016 with 130 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:59 and sunset is @ 7:34. 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: 1838 – The first class graduated from Mount Holyoke Female Seminary in South Hadley, MA. It was one of the first colleges for women. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Click on link below to read August 23rd, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition OnlineAugust 23rd, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online
A look at sunsets
Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray
Happy Wedding Anniversary to Tara & Eric
Happy 52 nd Wedding Anniversary to Mary Ann & Dennis Sinclair
Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Rich Clark, Carol Allen, Sandy Pinto, Bill Monahan, Anthony Ward GiGante, Judy Demerchant, Christopher Darlene English, John MacGillivray, Myriam Abeilice, Alfred Martins, Stan Boliver, Christine Barber, Stephanie Almeida, Joao Benevides, Happy Birthday to Judy’s son Trevor, Happy 12th Birthday to Ashley Rebelo, Happy 12th Birthday to Kenny Nichol, Happy 84th Birthday to Charlie Salemi, Happy 7th Birthday to Smiley and Happy 99th Birthday to Catherine Cianelli Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Keeping it real is not a problem if you know just how to keep it real…
People who carry grudges for years and immerse themselves in personal vendettas (yes, there are a lot of those knuckleheads in this city) don’t know the first thing about how to keep it real. Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton
Photos by Kim Moss
This past Friday night, Mayor Joseph Curtatone, the Somerville Youth Development, USA Boxing & the Somerville Boxing Club hosted its 5th anual Fight Night at Dilboy Field. The event was sponsored by Lan-Tel Communications. Continue reading Friday Night At The Fights In Somerville
Photos by Frank Santangelo
This past Saturday, the Somerville Recreation Department and BSSC hosted a Soccer tournament at Trum Field in Somerville.
What is BSSC: Continue reading BSSCSoccer Tournament At Trum Field Somerville
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During the Democratic National Convention, I wrote about the first vote I ever cast for President. That vote was important to me. I was unsure who to vote for. Then I heard Shirley Chisholm.
Continue reading State Representative Tim Toomey Op-Ed:”We still have progress to make together”
Photos by Kim Moss
By William Tauro
This past Monday afternoon over one hundred Somerville seniors were treated to an old-fashion barbecue at the Winter Hill Yacht Club in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Seniors Get Treated To A Summer Barbecue On The Waterfront
Somerville Cub Scout Pack 3 enjoying a great night of Baseball with the Lowell spinners ,movie and a sleep over in the Outfield of Edward A LeLacheur Park Lowell MA
Alright WARD 6! Last #WalkingDialogues tomorrow Aug 23, 2016 at the Brown School. 4pm-6pm. The Center for Teen Empowerment, Inc. Somerville Public Schools #youth #community
Somerville Police Department awards Christine Cornelio, today, The Beyond The Call Of Duty Award for her work with a 911 call. On August 12, 2016, Christine Cornelio received a 911 call from a Somerville resident. Continue reading Somerville Police Department Beyond The Call Of Duty Award:Christine Cornelio
Last year the Somerville Police Department began the City of Somerville’s STEPS program initiative and will continue to mentor students this upcoming school year 2016-2017. Here’s a look: http://somervillepd.com/index.php/general-information/steps-program
Ville from above Extreme height edition
Continue reading The Ville From Above Photos by Frank Santangelo
Municipalities now have new powers to make their streets and neighborhoods safer. Introduced as an amendment to the recently-adopted Municipal Modernization bill by State Representative Denise Provost of Somerville, the bill authorizes cities and towns to reduce the existing 30 mph speed limit to speed limits of 25 mph on local roads in “thickly settled” or business districts. Municipalities may also create “safety zones,” where the speed limit is 20 mph “in the interests of public safety and without further authority.” Continue reading Municipal Modernization Bill Allows Cities and Towns to Adopt Lower Speed Limits
On August 18th, 2016, I (Officer Devin Schneider) was in full uniform while assigned to the Assembly Row unit in marked cruiser 660. The following report is a summary of events that I witnessed that day, as it pertains to incident #16051162: Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Barem SHARWANI (Larceny, Conspiracy) & Daniel YOUNG (Larceny, Conspiracy)
On the morning of August 16th, 2016, while in uniform, I was assigned to marked unit East-1. At 1:04 AM, I was dispatched, along with East-4, Ofc. Clark, East-2, Ofc. Isaacs, and East-3, Ofc. Bork, to 698 Assembly Row, (Earl’s Kitchen and Bar), for a report for about 8-10 people fighting. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Carlos SILVEIRA (ADW, ABDW, Leave Scene of Personal Injury, Reckless Operation of MV, Malicious Defacement of Property)
The City of Somerville successfully resolved a number of our community’s core concerns regarding the Wynn casino project through our recent appeal of the casino’s Ch. 91 license. For this reason, we will not pursue further appeal of the license via the courts. Continue reading ANNOUNCEMENT RE: SOMERVILLE CH. 91 APPEAL OF EVERETT CASINO
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SILVEIRA , CARLOS Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 8/15/16-8/22/16
SOMERVILLE (Aug 21, 2016)—It’s a run + bike + run! Looking for something active and local to do in the Boston area as we move into Fall? Sign up to participate in this LOCAL DUATHLON fundraiser that’s not only good for your health, but good for the local economy. Continue reading Somerville Local First Hosts a LOCAL DUATHLON – Community Co-op Series: Health & Wellness Edition at The Training Room on September 24th
Back-to-school screening of classic send-up of campus life will feature live music
SOMERVILLE, Mass.—He never smiled on camera, earning him the nickname of “the Great Stone Face.” But Buster Keaton’s comedies rocked Hollywood’s silent era with laughter throughout the 1920s. Continue reading Silent Buster Keaton comedy ‘College’ on Sunday, Sept. 11 at Aeronaut Brewing Co.
To the editor:
The fight against the addiction epidemic in Somerville is a true community effort. We all have a role to play in ending the overdoses, reversing the stigma, and supporting those who are struggling with addiction or who are in recovery. Our elected leaders must be a part of these efforts, and in this election season it’s important to support the people who have shown that they are personally invested in this fight. I know that Tim Toomey is one of those people.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, August 22, the 235th day of 2016 with 131 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:58 and sunset is @ 7:35. 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: 1485 – The War of the Roses ended with the death of England’s King Richard III. He was killed in the Battle of Bosworth Field. His successor was Henry V II.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
UPCOMING EVENTS
Ageless Grace: Ageless Grace, the Council on Aging’s new Fitness class for the body and mind, will be starting its next 5 week series on July 25th. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ and representatives’ votes on roll calls from July sessions.
REDUCE FUNDING FOR EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM BY $150,000 (H 4450)
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 – Report No. 33 August 15-19, 2016
Photos by Frank Santangelo
There were plenty of free open street events that featured live music, family-friendly activities, food, and more as residents celebrated the season at “Seize the Summer,” the August installment of the City’s SomerStreets festival this past Sunday.
Continue reading SOMERVILLE SEIZE’S THE SUMMER AT SOMERSTREETS ON HOLLAND ST
By Frank Santangelo
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week Jay McKenzie
Jay is a long time Somerville resident who grew up and was schooled in Somerville then later graduated from Minuteman Tech where he studied plumbing and heating. Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:Jay McKenzie
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, August 21, the 234th day of 2016 with 132 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:57 and sunset is @ 7:37. 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: 1680 – The Pueblo Indians drove the Spanish out and took possession of Santa Fe, NM. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, August 20, the 233rd day of 2016 with 133 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:56 and sunset is @ 7:38. 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: 1741 – Danish navigator Vitus Jonas Bering discovered Alaska. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, August 19, the 232nd day of 2016 with 134 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:55 and sunset is @ 7:40. 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: 1812 – “Old Ironsides” (the USS Constitution) won a battle against the British frigate Guerriere east of Nova Scotia. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Free Open Streets event to feature live music, family-friendly activities, food, and more.
SOMERVILLE – Celebrate the season at “Seize the Summer,” the August installment of the City’s SomerStreets festival, on Sunday, Aug. 21, from 2 to 6 p.m. between Davis Sq. and Teele Sq. on Holland St. SomerStreets is the City of Somerville’s take on the Continue reading ‘SEIZE THE SUMMER’ AT SOMERSTREETS ON HOLLAND ST., SUNDAY, AUGUST 21
Thank you to our #SomervilleMA community members for working with The Center for Teen Empowerment, Inc. to improve youth-police-community relations. We will continue to build meaningful relationships based on trust and understanding. See you next week for the #WalkingDialogues at Ward 6. Aug. 23rd 4pm-6pm (TE Photo)
Today, Somerville Police Department awarded Officer Samir Messaoudi with the Beyond The Call Of Duty for his outstanding dedication shown at Davis Sq on August 4th. https://www.facebook.com/SomervillePolice/posts/1032455700163487
Photo by Frank Santangelo
If you have been around the Mystic River or the yacht clubs in the last few days you may have noticed the color of the river water has changed to a greenish blue color. Continue reading Why Somerville’s Mystic River Is Turning Green
GO TO WWW.ESSA.US.COM CLICK AUCTIONS FOR PHOTOS ON FRIDAY AUG 19 COMPLETE CONTENTS OF
AUTO REPAIR SHOP – INSPECTION STATION
INVENTORY – MACHINES – TOOLS – LIFTS – RAMPS Continue reading SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION RE: BALL SQUARE AUTO REPAIR. EMINENT DOMAIN TAKEN BY COMM. OF MASS. DOT – MBTA DIVISION.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, August 18, the 231st day of 2016 with 135 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:54 and sunset is @ 7:41. The Full Sturgeon Moon is exact @ 5:27 AM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter & Mars.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1227 – The Mongol conqueror Ghengis Khan died. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Photos by Frank Santangelo
By William Tauro
Hundreds of Somerville Housing Authority staff members, police and residents enjoyed a fun filled summer afternoon this past Wednesday at the Annual Somerville Housing Authority Pucnic at Mystic Avenue. Continue reading Somerville Housing Authority Annual Picnic At Mystic Ave
By William Tauro
This past Wednesday afternoon, Somerville’s “Low Vision-No Vision” group got treated to a summer luncheon at the Mount Vernon Restaurant. The luncheon was hosted be the Somerville Lions Club and sponsored by Gary DeCicco of The Mills at Pulaski Street. Continue reading Somerville’s Low Vision-No Vision Group Partners With Somerville Lions & The Mills at Pulaski Street, Peabody, MA
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, August 17, the 230th day of 2016 with 136 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:53 and sunset is @ 7:43. 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: 1790 – The capital city of the U.S. moved to Philadelphia from New York City. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Photos by Al Baldasaro and William Tauro
Cambrdge Police:65 years after CPL Ronald Sparks’ death, his nephew Bob Sparks received a call from the US Army’s Past Conflicts Repatriation Branch. They informed him that they had identified his uncle’s remains through a 100% DNA match and he would be coming home to Cambridge. CPL Sparks was a Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient. Today, he returned home to #CambMA. Well done, Cambridge Veterans’ Services. Continue reading Cambridge Resident, Veteran & Former POW CPL Ronald Sparks After 65 Years Remains Returned Home
Photos by Josh Furtado
At 1:50PM, a 26 year old Malden resident was located at Broadway and Grant Street suffering from one gunshot wound to the hip. Victim transported to MGH with non-life threatening injury. Area searched and incident under investigation. No additional information available at this time. Continue reading Shooting in Somerville
Event Update from The Center for Teen Empowerment, Inc.: Due weather conditions today, the Mystic Picnic at Ward 4 will take place tomorrow, same time same place. #raincheck
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, August 16, the 229th day of 2016 with 137 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:52 and sunset is @ 7:44. 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: 1777 – During the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Bennington took place. New England’s minutemen routed the British regulars. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
“Skip Murray on the road”
Visit more of Skip’s photos on his website:
http://www.skipmurrayphotography.com Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray
Walter walking his daughter Gina down the isle
Happy Anniversary to the Falters
Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Shannon Hardy, Marina Centofanti Monteiro, Anita Dill Fusco, Larry Rogers, Kathleen Clinton, Courtney O’Keefe, Ellen Wright, Frank Corbin, Dolly Filosi, Nick Rubera, Kaitlin Harrison, Alyssa DeSantis, Domenico Susi, Timmy McKenziie, Aunty Emily Foscarota, Michael Cabral, Alyssa Santangelo, Ava Loren Hardy, Mike Fitzgerald, and Happy 90th Birthday to Mama Riley Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Legislator Among Early Endorsements, Credit to Strong Record on Environment
BOSTON – The Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund today endorsed Senator Patricia Jehlen, D-Somerville, for reelection in the Second Middlesex State Senate district, a credit to her work on behalf of the environment in the Legislature the last two years. Continue reading Senator Jehlen Endorsed by Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund
This week’s Somerville News Weekly Aerial Ville Photos Series “The Ville From Above” the Medford Street area Continue reading The Ville From Above Photos by Frank Santangelo
*Programs and broadcast times can change due to event addition or cancellation.
CITY TV 13/22
Wednesday, August 17
9:00am:Project STAR ’16
12:00pm:Solarize Mass – Meet the Installer Continue reading EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS –SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE CONNECTION TV (13 RCN/22 COMCAST) & Educational Channel 15 (15)
MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, Mass. (August 15, 2016) Tufts University has appointed Rocco DiRico, a Medford native with extensive political and public service experience, as co-director of its Community Relations office. DiRico will join longtime director Barbara Rubel in building and maintaining relationships with Tufts’ host communities of Medford, Somerville and the Boston neighborhoods of Chinatown, the Fenway and Mission Hill. Continue reading Tufts expands capacity of Community Relations office with appointment of co-director
By Daniel Amen, M.D.
The symptoms associated with attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder can put even the best parenting skills to the test. Continue reading How To Discipline A Child With ADHD While Avoiding Feelings Of Guilt
As summer temperatures climb, The Somerville Theatre’s PLAY IT COOL film series keeps a chill in the air, wrapping up with a double feature of original 35mm prints of “Ocean’s 11” (1960) and “The Thomas Crown Affair” (1968) on Thursday, August 18th. Continue reading Ocean’s 11 & Thomas Crown Affair – Original 35mm prints, 8/18 At The Somerville Theatre
This past Saturday September 12th, the Davis Square Theatre reemerged as The Rockwell, continuing its legacy of providing a home for the region’s flourishing arts community in honor of its late owner, Somerville business leader and restaurateur Ken Kelly (The Independent, Foundry on Elm, Saloon, Brass Union, River Bar). The new incarnation of the playhouse included the name dedication, an updated look, equipment upgrades and original programming curated by the theater. Continue reading Davis Square Theatre Reemerges as “The Rockwell”Ken Kelly’s community playhouse in Somerville announces name change, cosmetic updates, original programming and more
UPCOMING EVENTS
Ageless Grace: Ageless Grace, the Council on Aging’s new Fitness class for the body and mind, will be starting its next 5 week series on July 25th. Held on Mondays at 4:00pm at the Holland St. Center, the Ageless Grace program is an innovative wellness and fitness program done seated in a chair to upbeat music. Continue reading Somerville Council on AgingWeekly Organizational Updates & Information
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ and representatives’ votes on roll calls from July sessions.
$1 BILLION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE (H 4569) Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll CallVolume 41 – Report No. 32 August 8-12, 2016
On 08/14/2016, I Officer Christopher Collette was assigned to Somerville marked unit East Four. At approximately 14:03 hours I responded to the area of Home Depot at 75 Mystic Ave. A loss prevention employee, XXXXX was following two shoplifting suspects, a male and a female. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Kenneth HAPPAS (Larceny Over)
The following is a summary of the details related to this incident.
On August 11, 2016 at approximately 16:07 hours, while assigned as marked unit East-2, I was dispatched to McDonalds for a report of a man with an outstanding warrant for his arrest sitting in the restaurant. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Michael BUSOOK (Fugitive from Justice, AB Police, Resisting, Possess Class A)
On the morning of Thursday, August 11, 2016, I Officer Robert Pasqualino, was on duty in marked unit East-3. At approximately 11:20 AM, I was traveling south on McGrath Highway, a public way in the City of Somerville. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Yoni RODRIGUEZ (Unlicensed Operation, Fail to Stop)
On Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at 10:25 A.M., Somerville Police received a call from a FedEx employee, XXXXX. XXXXX reported that she was being followed by two males in a white Honda Accord, with Connecticut registration YYYYY, in the area of XX Lexington Avenue. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Yerry ABREU-JIMENEZ & Juan GOMEZ (Attempt Crime, Conspiracy)
On August 9, 2016 I, Lieutenant deOliveira, was in full uniform and assigned marked unit 878 for the Somerville Police Department. At approximately 4:40 p.m., I was stationary at the corner of Mt. Vernon Street and Washington Street, both public ways in the City of Somerville, monitoring the flow of traffic, when the operator of a brown Hyundai Santa Fe alerted me to an erratic driver behind him. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Justin WINCHESTER (OUI)
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, August 15, the 228th day of 2016 with 138 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:51 and sunset is @ 7:46. 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: 1057 – Macbeth, the King of Scotland, was killed by the son of King Duncan. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By Frank Santangelo
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week, Connie Lorenti
Connie Lorenti is a born and raised a Somerville person/Somerville High school graduate, and a devoted worker in the Somerville Council on Aging who’s day begins at the crack of dawn and usually ends after a 10 or 12 hour day. Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:Connie Lorenti
Photos by Frank Santangelo
To celebrate Union Square’s sizzling food landscape, ArtsUnion has brought you this past Saturday night their latest event “Ignite.” Continue reading Ignite – A Celebration of Global Street Food & Fire Lights Up Union Square
Photo by Frank Santangelo
By William Tauro
The City of Somerville has ordered a supply of these water-filled crash proof barriers. Continue reading Somerville’s Homeland Security Safety Measures Put Into Place
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, August 14, the 227th day of 2016 with 139 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:50 and sunset is @ 7:47. 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: 1248 – The rebuilding of the Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany, began after being destroyed by fire. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, August 13, the 226th day of 2016 with 140 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:49 and sunset is @ 7:49. 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: 1521 – Present day Mexico City was captured by Spanish conqueror Hernando Cortez from the Aztec Indians. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By Martin Polignone
Seniors at Cobble Hill Apartments were treated to a hearty barbecue lunch and a giant cake by State Rep Tim Toomey who is currently running for re election. Continue reading State Representative Tim Toomey Hosts Cobble Hill Seniors BBQ
Along with other opportunities to stay cool at Somerville cooling centers and air-conditioned libraries, as well as pools and park water features, the City invites residents (and other miserably hot folks) to come to regularly scheduled public skating at our air-conditioned Veterans Memorial Rink Continue reading Somerville Adds Public Ice Skating Hours for Extreme Heat
Free Open Streets event to feature live music, family-friendly activities, food, and more.
SOMERVILLE – Celebrate the season at “Seize the Summer,” the August installment of the City’s SomerStreets festival, on Sunday, Aug. 21, from 2 to 6 p.m. between Davis Sq. and Teele Sq. on Holland St. SomerStreets is the City of Somerville’s take on the internationally renowned Open Streets concept, closing busy city streets to vehicles, and opening them up for cycling, walking, dancing, running, and other modes of activity. Through SomerStreets, the City and its community partners aim to promote and encourage easy access to physical activity, fresh foods, and reconnecting with neighborhoods and businesses and their unique cultural elements in a thriving urban environment. Continue reading ‘SEIZE THE SUMMER’ AT SOMERSTREETS ON HOLLAND ST., SUNDAY, AUGUST 21
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, August 12, the 225th day of 2016 with 141 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:48 and sunset is @ 7:50. 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: 1676 – “King Phillip’s War” came to an end with the killing of Indian chief King Phillip. The war between the Indians and the Europeans lasted for two years. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, August 11, the 224th day of 2016 with 142 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:47 and sunset is @ 7:52. 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: 1860 – The first successful silver mill in America began operations. The mill was in Virginia City, NV. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Extreme Heat Forecast for Thurs.-Sun. 8/11-13; Cooling Centers to Open; Hot Weather Safety Tips
Temperatures are forecast to spike to the high 90s Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 11-13, and a heat advisory has been issued for Thursday. We urge all residents to review these hot weather information and safety tips:
Residents are invited to visit the following buildings to stay cool any time this summer: Continue reading Somerville to Open Cooling Centers, and More Extreme Heat Information
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Continue reading Somerville’s Paul & Chip perform “Teddy Hiccup”The Adventures Of Charlie Bubbles
Current severe drought conditions have left many of our street trees in dire need of water. While our Department of Publics Works crews are working diligently to care for the needs of our parks, open spaces, and trees, we need the community’s help to provide water to our street trees during these extreme conditions. Continue reading Somerville Community Request: Help Your Neighborhood Trees during Drought
With the Thursday, September 8, state primary quickly approaching, the City of Somerville would like to remind residents that the deadline for registering to vote in that election is Friday, August 19, 2016, at 5 p.m. This is also the deadline for voters wanting to change party affiliation. Continue reading Deadline to Register for State Primary Election is Aug. 19
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, August 10, the 223rd day of 2016 with 143 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:46 and sunset is @ 7:53. 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: 1792 – King Louis XVI was taken into custody by mobs during the French Revolution. He was executed the following January after being put on trial for treason. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Join us for the 90th Annual Italian Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian on September 9 to 11, 2016 with FREE shows by Tony Orlando, The Village People, The Platters, The Cover Girls!!!! Don’t miss this event in East Cambridge and share with friends.
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Loc:Warren St, Cambridge, MA 02141
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