On Thursday, August 11, join youth from the Somerville Theater Arts and Recreation camp (Project STAR), as they perform their 2016 original production, beginning at 7 p.m., at the West Somerville Neighborhood School. Continue reading Somerville 2016 Project STAR Show Debuts August 11 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, August 9, the 222nd day of 2016 with 144 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:44 and sunset is @ 7:54. 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 Columbia returned to Boston Harbor after a three-year voyage. It was the first ship to carry the American flag around the world.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Click on link  below to read August 9th, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online:August 9th, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

Happy Wedding Anniversary to Edie and Kenny Manzi

Happy Wedding Anniversary to​ Jennifer Dever Wood and Geoff Wood
Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Susan Fontano, Karen Haley, Sandra Cowie, Jerry Carvalho, Stephen Shea, Aaron Ciccariello, Lisamarie Tauro, Brandon Wilson, Aaron Lewis, Richard Foscarota, Michael Scarpa, Dawn Silvestri-See, Ashley Hofmann and Danielle Cardillo Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week  →

Sometimes you need to take one for the cause, not just the team… Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton →

Monday, September 19, 2016

 7:30 am Shotgun Start

Granite Links Golf Club | 100 Quarry Hills Drive | Quincy, MA Continue reading Please join us at the 2016 Clubs for the Clubs Golf Tournament →

Felista and I worked at a Pirate-like event in Marblehead over the weekend. We did have a blast. Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray →

span>***THIS JUST IN*** Special Guests Coach and 3x Super Bowl Champion New England Patriot – Patrick Pass added to our Hoops and Hope Event- #Patriots

By Zorina Wolf

Employee reactions can be mixed when company leaders announce plans for a team-building activity that they hope will improve camaraderie and collaboration in the workplace.
Some workers express enthusiasm and others indifference, but at least one-third inwardly groan. Continue reading How Team Building Can Help You March To Each Other’s Drum →

By Frank Granara and Lorraine Grubbs

What happens when a corporation’s leadership is engaged, talented and competent ¬– but so stuck in their ways that they can’t quite grasp the importance of acting as a strategic, forward-thinking team? Continue reading How To Zap Business Executives Out Of Their Comfort Zones →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, August 8, the 221st day of 2016 with 145 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:43 and sunset is @ 7:56. 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: 1356 – Edward “the Black Prince” began a raid north from Aquitaine.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident #16048110:

On Friday, August 5, 2016, I was assigned to the Somerville Police Drug Control Unit. Routine surveillance was set up in the area of the Otis Street Playground by me and detectives Brioso, Collette, Costa, and Legros were also in this area. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Starling PICHARDO (Drug Violation near School, Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law, Distribute Class B) →

08/03/2016 17:09:05

238

ELM ST

DEMINICO , FREDERICK

402 MASS AVE CAMB MA

TRESPASS c266 S120 Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 8/1/16-8/8/16 →

By Skip Murray
Here in New England we average an inch of rain a month. Until now, this summer, we have had just one inch of rain the whole summer. And this is what the grass looks like at Prospect Hill because we have had so little rain. I once lived through a two year drought. I hope this is not one of those.

Photos by Frank Santangelo 

By William Tauro 

This past Sunday, the Elizabeth Peabody House presented “The Summer Breeze Block Party! Continue reading Somerville’s Elizabeth Peabody House Summer Breeze Block Party →

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week Michael Santangelo

Born and raised a hometown Somerville guy, Michael graduated from Somerville Trade School in 1985 then later went on to get his Master Electrician’s license. Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:Michael Santangelo →

This week’s Somerville News Weekly Aerial Ville Photos Series “The Ville From Above” (Union Sq/Lincoln Park construction area) Continue reading The Ville From Above Photos by Frank Santangelo →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, August 7, the 220th day of 2016 with 146 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:42 and sunset is @ 7:57. 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: 1789 – The U.S. War Department was established by the U.S. Congress.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

By Harry Agritha
 

The very first Divine Liturgy held to open our very first Greek church in Somerville was conducted on August 6, 1916 – 100 years ago today. The address was 5 Bow St., a rented hall in Union Square. Continue reading TODAY IS THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF OUR BELOVED CHURCH   →

By William Tauro

A Somerville pawn shop, LBC Boutique & Loan that’s located at 233 Elm St in Davis Square Somerville has recently come into possessing of a well-known artists’s grammy award.  Continue reading Davis Square Somerville Pawnshop Displays Peter Tosh’s Grammy Award   →

Photos by Frank Santangelo

By William Tauro 

This past Saturday morning, Somerville hosted the Annual Metro Mayors Coalition Shannon Grant Basketball Tournament.  Continue reading Somerville Hosts Metro Mayors Coalition Shannon Grant Tournament 2016 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, August 6, the 219th day of 2016 with 147 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:41 and sunset is @ 7:58. 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: 1787 – At the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia debate began on the first draft of the U.S. Constitution.  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. Some 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. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 – Report No. 31 August 1-5, 2016 →

Continue reading Somerville High School  “Class of 66” 50th Reunion →

Continue reading Somerville COA New group offering →

Join Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston, the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, MassDOT and Beacon St. Continue reading Beacon St. Construction Community Meeting 8/10 →

UPDATE Aug. 5, 2016: West Nile Virus Risk in Somerville Elevated to Moderate

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is reporting that mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus, a potentially serious disease spread by mosquito bites, have been found in Arlington, Boston, Brookline, Chelsea, Newton, and Waltham this season. Continue reading WEST NILE VIRUS RISK IN SOMERVILLE ELEVATED TO MODERATE →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, August 5, the 218th day of 2016 with 148 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:40 and sunset is @ 7:59. 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: 1833 – The village of Chicago was incorporated. The population was approximately 250. 

Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Somerville residents, Ben Kauffman, Lois Blood Bennett, Liz LaManche, and Jason Chase, that have been selected as artists for Street Pianos Boston returning to Boston from September 23 – October 10, 2016. Artists of all backgrounds, artistic abilities and experience in different mediums were encouraged to apply through a public application process. Continue reading Somerville residents chosen as artists for Street Pianos Boston →

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 →

By Martin Polignone

Once again the seniors at Cobble Hill Apartments were treated to a spectacular performance by the Sunsetters. “It gets better every year” remarked several long time residents, as many new residents were impressed at the talented young performers under the direction of Jimmy DelPonte. Continue reading Somerville’s Sunsetters Shine on Cobble Hill →

Sat, August 13th, 6-10pm (Rain date: 8/14)

Union Square, Somerville

$1 suggested donation
About the Event:

To celebrate Union Square’s sizzling food landscape we bring you: Ignite, an evening of international eats, fire throwers, roving entertainment, and a raucous celebration of global culture. Continue reading The Somerville Arts Council presents a Nibble/ArtsUnion event: Ignite: A Global Street Food & Fire Festival →

Advertise today for only $25 a week and be billed/pay later!
Continue reading Advertise In The Somerville News Weekly & Get Your Business Noticed By Thousands!  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, August 4, the 217th day of 2016 with 149 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:39 and sunset is @ 8:01. 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: 1735 – Freedom of the press was established with an acquittal of John Peter Zenger. The writer of the New York Weekly Journal had been charged with seditious libel by the royal governor of New York. The jury said that “the truth is not libelous.”  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

B.A. Event Promotions & Marathon Sports are pleased to announce that they are teaming up with one of the most iconic sports legends in American history…..Bill Rodgers “our” four time winner of the Boston Marathon & New York Marathon as well as winner of so many other great running races around the World will be part of the 2016 Marathon Sports “Bill Rodgers Jingle Bell Run” on December 18th in Somerville, Massachusetts . Continue reading Marathon Sports “Bill Rodgers Jingle Bell Run” – the return of our running icon →

Somerville hotspot monthly comedic series announces August lineup
 

WHAT: There’s “Something Big” coming to Somerville’s Davis Square Theatre. On August 18, the Davis Square Theatre is back with 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 Nore Davis →

Photos by Leona Ernest and Frank Santangelo

By William Tauro

Hundreds of Somerville seniors attended the 36th Annual Mayor’s Senior Picnic that was held at the Powderhouse Park this past Wednesday afternoon.  Continue reading 2016 Somerville 36th Annual Mayors Senior Picnic →

Photos by Kim Moss, JoAnn Rivieccio and Frank Santangelo

“America’s Night Out Against Crime” featured Fire and Police demonstrations, children’s activities and games, and more. Continue reading Annual “National Night Out” at Foss Park in Somerville a Great Success!  →

The Somerville Condominium Review Board (CRB) will hold a special meeting on Thursday, August 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Visiting Nurses Association (259 Lowell St.) to solicit public comment on proposed enforcement of notification requirements under the Somerville Condominium Conversion Ordinance.  Continue reading Special Meeting on Somerville Condo Conversion Notification Requirements Aug. 11  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, August 3, the 216th day of 2016 with 150 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:38 and sunset is @ 8:02. 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: 1492 – Christopher Columbus left Palos, Spain with three ships. The voyage led him to what is now known as the Americas. He reached the Bahamas on October 12.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

The OPENAIR Circus is proud to bring circus arts to the children and families of the Greater Somerville area at extremely affordable prices. We’re wrapping up the 2016 season and invite you to our 31st annual performances this weekend at Nunziato Field (just 2 blocks outside Union Sq at Summer St and Vinal Ave) Continue reading Somerville’s OPENAIR CIRCUS THIS WEEKEND! →

Crossing Guards provide essential public safety by ensuring safe student crossing at intersections along the routes to school.

· Salary is $34.33 per day

· Uniforms and on-the-job training provided

· Personal vehicle is preferred but not required

· Work BOTH mornings and afternoons based on school year calendar
Continue reading Somerville Is Hiring Crossing Guards  →

Continue reading Somerville COA:We still have spots available for these great trips. →

We’ve all seen the parodies of the famous Marilyn Monroe skirt scene, but this week you can see the real deal in context. Come watch “The Seven Year Itch” this Thursday at Baxter Park in Assembly Row. The movie starts just after sunset. Continue reading Somermovie Laugh Fest →

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

CITY TV 13/22 Continue reading EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS –SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE CONNECTION_City TV (13 RCN/22 COMCAST) & Educational Channel 15 (15) →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, August 2, the 215th day of 2016 with 151 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:37 and sunset is @ 8:03. The New Moon is exact @ 4:46 PM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter & Mars.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1776 – Members of the Continental Congress began adding their signatures to the Declaration of Independence.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Join us and Somerville Prevention for the 13th Annual #NationalNightOut! “America’s Night Out Against Crime” Tomorrow! 5pm-8pm Foss Park! Information Tables, K-9 Presentations, Live Performances, Youth Activities, Prizes and More! City of Somerville (Official)

Click on link to read August 2nd, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online: August 2nd, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

Congratulations to Nielle Spinosa and Michael McCullock on thier recent marriage!

Happy wedding anniversary to Florence Chickie and Walter Pero
Continue reading  Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series →

This says it all. Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to David Badger, Steve Ferreira, Peter Martin, John David, Marjorie Decker, Frank Fraumeni, Jr Dunne, Steve Jeffres, John Alan Roderick, Pam King, Diane Snow, Ricky Chan, Alicia Lafuente, Nick Lanzilli, Amanda Sleddington, Donna Fazio, J Bart Foster, Patti Splaine Crowley, Joseph DiBenedetto, Brian Novák, Ronnie Sousa, Mario Olivera, Fluffy Stringos, Eileen Costa and Happy 11th Birthday to our friend Jay! Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week  →

Business After Hours Redbones

Please join us at Redbones for hot summer evening with: no cover; excellent networking; free appetizers; and a business card drawing sponsored by Rockland Trust and hosted by Dana Iacopucci of Cubby Energy. Continue reading Somerville Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours August 4th →

On Sunday, July 31, 2016, at 4:30 P.M., I was dispatched along with Officer Ubeda to Star Market located at 14 McGrath Hwy for a shoplifter.

  Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Melvin KNIGHT (Shoplifting, Intimidate Witness) at Twin City Plaza →

On Saturday, July 30th, 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 the events that I witnessed, as they pertain to incident #16046653: Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Jennifer HERNANDEZ (Larceny, Conspiracy, Use of Counterfeit Receipts) →

On Friday, July 29th, 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 the events that I witnessed, as they pertain to incident #16046445:

At approximately 4:26 pm I received a call on my department issued cell phone from Home Depot Asset Protection Associate (APA) XXXXX. APA XXXXX stated to me that a male in his store had just pushed a cart out of the door filled with merchandise that he had not paid for. I arrived in the Home Depot parking lot a short time later. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Robert HANDY (Larceny) →

07/26/2016 08:00:37

220

WASHINGTON ST

JULIEN , HUGHES

3 WASHINGTON AVE. SOMERVILLE MA

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY -$250,

A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON c26

A&B ON FAMILY / HOUSEHOLD MEMB

07/26/2016 18:32:41 Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 7/25/16-8/1/16 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, August 1, the 214th day of 2016 with 152 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:36 and sunset is @ 8:04. 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: 1498 – Christopher Columbus landed on “Isla Santa” (Venezuela).  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

This week’s Somerville News Weekly Aerial Ville Photos Series “The Ville From Above”:Elm street area/Porter Square  Continue reading The Ville From Above Photos by Frank Santangelo →

By Frank Santangelo

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week Michael Nionakis 

MICHAEL WAS BORN IN SOMERVILLE APRIL 25, 1964 TO JOHN C. AND CONSTANCE (FEROLA) BOTH OF SOMERVILLE.
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:Michael Nionakis →

Photos by Jim DeOliveira
By William Tauro 

This year’s Fishin with a Mission Autism Awareness Event was another huge success! 

The weather was a little wet but perfect everyone who came out to be part of it. 
Continue reading Medford’s Mystic Wellington Yacht Club’s 2016 Fishing with a Mission to Support Autism →