Community Event to Showcase Powderhouse Studios

***XQ BUS STOP at SEVEN HILLS PARK, OCTOBER 3, 2016
Continue reading XQ: The Super School Bus Tour Hits Somerville to Celebrate Local Super School  →

Sorry, folks, you’re going to have to wait an extra day to see a chicken climb a mini Prospect Hill Tower. With rain likely tomorrow the AgriCultural Festival has been rescheduled for its Sunday rain date.

The vigil will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in Davis Square’s Statue Park. Along with a speaking program there will be a display of the Clothesline Project, a visual display that honors survivors as well as victims of intimate partner violence.

Please consider joining our team, Tom’s Pawsetters, walking or running individually or starting a team for Somdogs Tom Taylor Memorial Doggie 5k Fun Walk / Run on Sunday, October 16th! Continue reading Somdog Tom Taylor Memorial Doggie 5k Fun Walk/Run →

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Support your Massachusetts Motorcycle Association and our partner, Mothers for Daughters, by purchasing a MMA Pink Camo Ball Cap! Continue reading Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a MMA Pink Cap! →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, September 30, the 274th day of 2016 with 92 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:40 and sunset is @ 6:28. The New Moon is exact @ 8:13 PM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus &Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1399 – Henry Bolingbroke became the King of England as Henry IV.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Chief David Fallon and the Somerville Police Department are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man believed to be responsible for three bank robberies this month. Continue reading Somerville PD Needs Publics Help to Catch Bank Robber →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, September 29, the 273rd day of 2016 with 93 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:39 and sunset is @ 6:30. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1789 – A regular army was established by the U.S. War Department with several hundred men.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

By William Tauro 

This past week, Somerville and Malden Firefighters aka “The Somerville/Malden Fire Team” participated in “Pulling for Hope” at Logan International Airport.  Continue reading Somerville & Malden Firefighters Pull Jet Blue Airbus for Hope →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Greg Eibell, Teresa Paribello, Irene Reni Macarelli, Christina Ferguson, Jim Vargas, Kathy Maggiacomo, Jo-Ann Crosby, Christopher Dube, Mark Lavelle, Jane Doucette, Helen- Bill Gioiosa, Michelle Petruzziello Doherty, Donna Baldasaro, Dylan DaSilva, Mark Riley, Kaitlyn Eileen O’Connor, Ada Tauro, Judson Walker Greene, Papa DiDomenico, Joey Lacey, Colleen Larry, Sergei Sterev, Jean Mickiewicz Brunco, Anthony Petruccelli, Tammy Doe and Nancy Beach Bunny Shea Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, September 28, the 272nd day of 2016 with 94 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:38 and sunset is @ 6:31. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1066 – England was invaded by William the Conqueror who claimed the English throne.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

By William Tauro 

Late Tuesday afternoon, Somerville Police and Firefighters responded to a call of a suspicious package that was beeping at the Winter Hill Post Office that’s located on Broadway in Somerville putting the area on high alert.  Continue reading Suspicious Package at Somerville Winter Hill Post Office →

By William Tauro 
The Century Bank branch that’s located at the intersection of Mystic Avenue and Fellsway West in Somerville was robbed late Tuesday afternoon.  Continue reading Bank Robbery Somerville Century Bank →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, September 27, the 271st day of 2016 with 95 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:37 and sunset is @ 6:33. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus &Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1779 – John Adams was elected to negotiate with the British over the American Revolutionary War peace terms. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Happy Anniversary to Nr & Mrs LaCourse

Happy Anniversary to Mr & Mrs Farreira Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series →

Click on link below to read September 27th, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online:september-27th-2016-the-somerville-news-weekly-print-edition-online

Photos by Skip Murray

By William Tauro 
 

This past Tuesday, Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 3 Alderman Robert J. McWatters, the Community Preservation Committee and Community Preservation Act (CPA) gathered for a celebration to mark the reopening of Prospect Hill Tower.  Continue reading Prospect Hill Tower Ribbon Cutting Event  →

Continue reading Somerville COA Upcoming Events →

UPCOMING EVENTS

National Senior Center Month: September is National Senior Center month. Visit any of the senior centers to learn about the great things happening.

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

Did you miss me? I bet there’s a few people who didn’t…and I’m ok with that.

I don’t even know how many weeks it’s been, and after stating I needed to be more consistent with my writing here too. Well, here I am and honestly I was going to write about the debate between Trump and Clinton, but, I thought better of it. All I can say right here, right now, is that you need to be able to find some kind of sanity in the soup. Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton →

Photos by Dennis Murphy

By William Tauro 

A contingency of families, friends and fellow firefighters of Somerville Lt. Paul Sullivan and Somerville Firefighter-EMT Robert Quinn of the Somerville Fire Department traveled to Colorado Springs to witness the installation of Paul Sullivan’s and Robert Quinn’s name on the IAFF’s Fallen Firefighters Memorial. Continue reading Somerville Firefighters Quinn and Sullivan Families With Members of SFD Local 76 at IAFF Fallen Fighters’ Memorial, Colorado Springs →

SOMERVILLE – The 1st ever AgriCultural Festival will take place at ArtFarm (10 Poplar St.) in Somerville on Saturday, October 1st 3-7pm (raindate Oct 2nd). Continue reading ArtsUnion’s “AgriCultural Festival” Comes to ArtFarm October 1 →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang, and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) invite all interested community members to a community meeting to review design plans for the renovation of Hoyt-Sullivan Playground. Continue reading Hoyt-Sullivan Playground Community Meeting Sept. 29  →

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

CITY TV 13/22

Wednesday, September 28

9:00 AM​Aldermen at Work – Jack Connolly  Continue reading EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS –SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE CONNECTION City TV (13 RCN/22 COMCAST) & Educational Channel 15 (15) →

On 09/24/2016, I Officer Christopher Collette was assigned to Somerville marked unit East Four. At approximately 15:29 hours I was dispatched to an assault and motor vehicle vandalism at 10 Sewall St. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Victor SIMMONS (Malicious Damage to Motor Vehicle) →

Members of the New England Field Division Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force One in collaboration with the Somerville Police Department Drug Control Unit have been conducting an ongoing narcotic investigation of the above named defendants John Cater, Jean Welch along with their alleged criminal associate XXXXX. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:John CATER (Trafficking Heroin, PWID Class B, Conspiracy) & Jean WELCH (Trafficking Heroin, PWID Class B, Conspiracy & Warrants) →

I, Officer Michael Marra, report the following summary of events based on direct and indirect interview with the persons named.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Stephen TOLLIVER (B&E, Poss. Burglarious Instrument) →

On the morning of Thursday, September 22, 2016 I was assigned to marked unit E-3. At approximately 11:54 AM I, was dispatched along with E-2 Officer Soares to 40 Union Square, the Citizens Bank for a report of a male attempting to cash a stolen check. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Brawel DIAZ, Kelvin VARGAS, Michael SANTOS (Conspiracy, Utter Check, Check Forgery, Larceny by Check) →

I, Officer Michael Marra, report the following summary of events based on direct and indirect interview with the persons named. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Steeve ALPHONSE (Poss. of Dangerous Weapon) →

The following is a brief summary to incident # 16059993.

  During the evening of September 21, 2016, members of the Somerville Police Drug Control Unit were conducting routine narcotic interdiction surveillance within the lower Broadway area of the City of Somerville. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Gary MERCER (Op. MV with License Susp, Poss. Class A, Carry Firearm w/o License, Carry Firearm with Ammo, Poss. Ammo w/o FID Card, & Warrants) & Jennifer CASTRO (Poss. Class A, Carry Firearm w/o License, Carry Firearm with Ammo, Poss. Ammo w/o FID Card) →

09/21/2016 13:42:45

540

BROADWAY

MCKENNA , JAMES

14 TENNYSON ST SOMERVILLE MA

LICENSE SUSPENDED, OP MV WITH, Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 9/19/16-9/26/16 →

This past Friday afternoon, to honor the first African American hired for a tenured-track position at Tufts in 1956. Continue reading Tufts Dorm Renamed for Trailblazer for Inclusion & Education in Higher Education →

By William Tauro 

This past Wednesday evening, Former Somerville Mayor Gene Brune was the guest speaker for the Somerville Hospital Ladies Aids.  Continue reading Mayor Brune Guest Speaker for Somerville Hospital Aids →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, September 26, the 270th day of 2016 with 96 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:36 and sunset is @ 6:35. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1777 – Philadelphia was occupied by British troops during the American Revolutionary War.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

By Bob Katzen 

   MEMO TO EDITORS: The following may be useful to you if you want additional information on local representatives’ 2016 per diems that are included in this week’s report. Per diems are paid by the state to legislators for mileage, meals and lodging. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 – Report No. 38 September 19-23, 2016 →

Join The Somerville Lions Club for a night of laughs and fun at the Annual:

 “Somerville Lions Club Invades Giggles” 
Giggles Comedy Stop Route1 in Saugus
Plus All You Can Eat Pizza and Salad
Thursday October 20th Doors open at 6:30pm Continue reading “Somerville Lions Club Invades Giggles”  →

By Frank Santangelo 

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Richie Dwyer

Richie Dwyer, was born at the Somerville Hospital.
He is a lifelong Somerville resident who attended St.Ann’s Grammar School and graduated from St clements High School.  Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:Richie Dwyer →

Photos by Harry Agritha
Continue reading “What the Fluff Somerville” From The Camera Lens of Harry Agritha →

Photos by Frank Santangelo 

By William Tauro 

Now in its 11th year, “What the Fluff? A Tribute to Union Square Invention” is a madcap festival honoring the invention of Marshmallow Fluff. Continue reading Somerville What The Fluff Festival Union Square 2016 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, September 25, the 269th day of 2016 with 97 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:34 and sunset is @ 6:37. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1492 – The crew of the Pinta, one of Christopher Columbus’ ships, mistakenly thought that they had spotted land. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Somerville, September 23, 2016 – The Fourth Annual Somerville Moms Diaper Drive launched on Saturday, September 24, and runs through Sunday, October 9. Continue reading Support the Fourth Annual Somerville Moms Diaper Drive →

Photos by Frank Santangelo

By William Tauro 

This past Saturday morning, hundreds attended an event in memory of slain Police Officer Sean Collier at Trum Field. Continue reading Somerville’s 4th Annual Sean Collier Kickball Extravaganza →

By William Tauro 

Late Friday evening, Somerville Police Officer John Howe’s police cruiser was rear ended by a suspected drunk driver.  Continue reading Somerville Police Officer Injured By Suspected Drunk Driver →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, September 24, the 268th day of 2016 with 98 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:33 and sunset is @ 6:38. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1789 – The U.S. Congress passed the First Judiciary Act. The act provided for an Attorney General and a lower federal courts.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Come see the proposed Hoyt Sullivan playground renovation design & help make the final decisions on the plan at a Community Meeting on Thurs., Sept. 29th, 6 to 8PM at the Visiting Nurse Association, 3rd floor community room at 259 Lowell Street. Continue reading Ward 5 Aldeman Mark Niedergang Invites You To The Drawing Board Of Hoyt Sullivan playground →

This Saturday What the Fluff? returns to Union Square to celebrate the sweet, marshmallowy spread invented right here in Somerville. Come to Union Square between 3 and 7 p.m. to enjoy a variety of Fluff-themed activities and foods.

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, September 23, the 267th day of 2016 with 99 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:32 and sunset is @ 6:40. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1642 – The first commencement at Harvard College, in Cambridge, MA, was held.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Service dogs for veterans & survivors get a ride aboard Boston’s most popular tour.

  Continue reading Boston Duck Tours Prepares for Pups! →

Photos by Frank Santangelo 

By William Tauro 

This past Thursday evening, Somerville Overcoming Addiction held its 3rd Annual Vigil at the steps of the Fieldhouse that’s located on Highland Avenue next-door to the Somerville High School.  Continue reading Somerville Overcoming Addiction Holds Its 3rd Annual Vigil  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, September 22, the 266th day of 2016 with 100 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:31 and sunset is @ 6:42. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1789 – The U.S. Congress authorized the office of Postmaster General.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Ward-based meetings scheduled for September and October.

SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Board of Aldermen invite residents to the Fall 2016 ResiStat Community Meetings, a twice-yearly effort to share the latest City news, data, and neighborhood updates directly with residents and gather their feedback. Continue reading Somerville FALL 2016 RESISTAT MEETING SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED →

This year, for the first time, Massachusetts voters can cast early ballots. Somerville has 12 days of early voting scheduled prior to the Nov. 8 election. Continue reading Somerville:Early Voting Hours & Location Now Available  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, September 21, the 265th day of 2016 with 101 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:30 and sunset is @ 6:44. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1792 – The French National Convention voted to abolish the monarchy.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Affordable rental opportunity: A 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit at 565 Broadway will be rented at $964 per month to an income-eligible household chosen by lottery. Preference will be given to applicants with ties to Somerville or Medford. Continue reading Somerville:Affordable Rental Oppertunity →

Rare 2 Family Philadelphia Style Home In Winter Hill

For Sale By Owner

Open Houses this weekend 

Saturday September 24 11-1pm

Sunday September 25 11-1pm
About this FSBO: Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Real Estate Billboard  →

Boston, Sept. 6, 2016 – Somerville fire lt. Jay Colbert was elected by acclimation as interim President of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts on Sept. 1. Continue reading Somerville Fire Lt. Jay Colbert Elected Interim President of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, September 20, the 264th day of 2016 with 102 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:29 and sunset is @ 6:45. 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: 1519 – Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan left Spain to find a route to the Spice Islands of Indonesia. Magellan was killed during the trip, but one of his ships eventually made the journey. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Click on link below to read:September 20th, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online september-20th-2016-the-somerville-news-weekly-print-edition-online

A visit with my granddaughter Addison, and a rather large plant. Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray →

SNN #71: Body Cams Are Coming to Boston, is Somerville next? 
The Boston Police Department has received the go ahead to begin a Police Body Camera pilot program in the city. Last October we looked at the possibility of the technology coming to Somerville. Mayor Curtatone weighs in and we visit a successful program in the City of Methuen. Where does Somerville’s body cam program stand now?

Somerville Neighborhood News is a production of Somerville Community Access Television, made by professional journalists, volunteers and staff. The half-hour news show has as its mission to provide a lively, informative newscast focusing on the events, issues and information impacting Somerville residents.
SNN #71: Somerville’s New Water and Sewer Connection Charge Causes Concern​
Response to the recently instituted water and sewer connection charge has been swift and loud. A question and answer and public hearing on the issue held last week brought a roomful of concerned residents, business owners and aldermen together for information and comment.​ 

Somerville Neighborhood News is a production of Somerville Community Access Television, made by professional journalists, volunteers and staff. The half-hour news show has as its mission to provide a lively, informative newscast focusing on the events, issues and information impacting Somerville residents.
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SNN #71: Saying Good bye to the Mayor of Union Square
The Vango Convenience Store and its Mascot Hunter the dog has been a landmark in Union Square for more than a decade. On September 15 the doors will close and Hunter, known as the Mayor of Union Square will retire. It’s part of the rapidly changing face of the Square as small businesses succumb to rising rents and gentrification.

Somerville Neighborhood News is a production of Somerville Community Access Television, made by professional journalists, volunteers and staff. The half-hour news show has as its mission to provide a lively, informative newscast focusing on the events, issues and information impacting Somerville residents.

Turn your favorite photos into “Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments!”

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Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Mario Sousa, Chris Stockbridge, Walter Tauro, Janette Giso, Marsha Hamel McGlashing, Dan Hamel, Ellie A Stolp Manning, Debra O’Connor, Robert W Hickey, Mark Alston-Follansbee, Fanny Chan, Matthew Desmond, Timothy Shwartz, Sandy Murphy Starfish Mattson, Irene Reni Macarelli, Teresa Paribello, Greg Eibell and Ashley Zafiris Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week  →

Due to predicted thunderstorms, today’s Prospect Hill Tower Ribbon Cutting event is postponed and will now be held tomorrow on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 5:30 p.m. Continue reading POSPONED DUE TO WEATHER: Prospect Hill Ribbon Cutting Moved to Tues., 9/20, 5:30 p.m. →

Photos by Kim Moss

By William Tauro 

This past Sunday over one hundred fifty veterans enjoyed a fun filled day on the Boston Harbor at the Winter Hill Yacht Club’s (WHYC) Annual Veterans Cruise 2016. 

Over twenty five privately donated boats from WHYC and Mystic Wellington Yacht Clubs driven by their captains provided a day of fun and well deserved enjoyment for the local service veterans.  Continue reading Somerville’s Winter Hill Yacht Club Annual Veterans Cruise 2016 →

On Sunday, September 18, 2016, at 1:10 AM, while operating marked cruiser 781, I was dispatched to 5X Pearl Street for a report of vandalism. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Miguel LEMUS (Deface Property) →

The following is a summary of event as they pertain to incident 16058569.

On 9/16/16 at approximately 2:10 AM, I was on a detail assignment with a 2 person work crew from Hi-Way Safety Systems in the area of 311 Medford St.

  Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Cheryl LOVETT (OUI Liquor) →

I, Officer Michael Marra, report the following summary of events based on direct and indirect interview with the persons named.

On Thursday September 15, 2016, I, Officer Marra, was in full-uniform and assigned to marked cruiser 872, patrolling area E2, for the Somerville Police Department. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Aaron GOLDMAN (OUI Liquor, VCO – Knife) →

The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident #16058220:

On Wednesday September 14, 2016, I was working in the Somerville Police Drug Unit as Delta-18. Routine surveillance was set up in the area of Dunkin Donuts located at the corner of Broadway and McGrath Highway. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Timothy HATTIS (Possess Class A) & Johnny MCCLOSKY (Distribute Class A) →

09/12/2016 15:17:11

10

RIVER RD

THORTON , ONYX

10 RIVER RD SOMERVILLE MA

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY +$250, Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 9/12/16-9/19/16 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, September 19, the 263rd day of 2016 with 103 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:28 and sunset is @ 6:47. 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: 1356 – The Battle of Poitiers was fought between England and France. Edward “the Black Prince” captured France’s King John.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

By William Tauro 

Fred A.Leuchter Jr., an American Holocaust denier who is known for manufacturer of execution equipment; author of Holocaust denial literature and speeches has been spotted working part time in the gardening department of the Somerville Home Depot that’s located at Assembly Square in Somerville Massachusetts.  Continue reading Mr Death, Fred A.Leuchter Jr., Working in Somerville →

Photo by Kim Moss

(Photo:Somerville seniors pose with a copy of The Somerville News Weekly print edition in Tampa Florida)
Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Goes To Orlando/Tampa  →

Photos by Frank Santangelo 

By William Tauro 

This past Sunday, the Somerville Arts Council presented STRIKE UP THE BANDS AT SOMERSTREETS on Highland Avenue between School and Lowell Streets with a free open streets event that featured live music, family-friendly activities, food, and more. Continue reading Somerville SomerStreets Strike Up The Bands 2016 →

By Frank Santangelo 

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:AL Piacentini
Al Piacentini has Somerville in his blood. He was born and raised on Albion Street in Somerville and eventually raised his own family in the same house where he grew up.  Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:AL Piacentini →

Photos by Frank Santangelo

By William Tauro 

This past Saturday, the Evolution of Hip Hop Festival took place in Union Square. 
The Evolution of Hip Hop Festival was created to share positive hip hop music and spoken word with people of all ages and share the history of hip hop music and what it brings to our communities. Continue reading Somerville 2016 Evolution of Hip Hop Festival →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, September 17, the 261st day of 2016 with 105 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:26 and sunset is @ 6:51. 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: 1394 – In France, Charles VI published an ordinance that expelled all Jews from France.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

“What the Fluff? A Tribute to Union Square Invention” honors local innovation and creativity. Continue reading Somerville “What the Fluff?  →

Continue reading Somerville COA Events →

UPCOMING EVENTS

National Senior Center Month: September is National Senior Center month. Visit any of the senior centers to learn about the great things happening. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information →

By Bob Katzen 
   THE HOUSE AND SENATE. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 – Report No. 37 September 12-16, 2016 →

DRACUT – The NEMLEC Police Foundation announces that it will host a comedy night next month to benefit the foundation and honor Retired Boston Police Superintendent-in-Chief Robert Flaherty for his work with Cops for Kids with Cancer. Continue reading NEMLEC Foundation to Host Comedy Night Benefit →

Somerville residents will be able to partake in early voting ahead of this year’s November 8 general election. The first-ever early voting period will run from October 24 through November 4. Continue reading Early Voting Dates for Nov. 8 Election Announced →

POW/MIA flag to be raised to acknowledge national day of recognition

SOMERVILLE – A POW/MIA flag raising ceremony will take place at Somerville City Hall on Friday, September 16, at 10 a.m. in honor of the 37th annual National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Continue reading PRISONERS OF WAR, MISSING IN ACTION SERVICE MEMBERS TO BE HONORED AT SEPT. 16 CEREMONY →

Service dogs for veterans & survivors get a ride aboard Boston’s most popular tour.  Continue reading NEADS Service Dogs & Handlers on Tour! →

30 Days Until Gala!

Join us in celebration on October 14th

~Hotel Marlowe in Cambridge, MA~ Continue reading Responding to Domestic Violence Gala  →

Have you always wanted to climb Prospect Hill Tower? Monday will be your first chance explore the newly renovated historical site. Continue reading Climb Somerville’s Prospect Hill Tower →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, September 16, the 260th day of 2016 with 106 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:25 and sunset is @ 6:53. The Full Harvest Moon, or Full Corn Moon, is exact on September 16th @ 3:05 PM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1400 – Owain Glyndwr was proclaimed Prince of Wales after rebelling against English rule. He was the last Welsh-born Prince of Wales.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Somerville Commission for Women, and RESPOND announce the Annual Candlelight Vigil in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Wednesday, October 5, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Statue Park in Davis Square. Continue reading Somerville Annual Domestic Violence Vigil to be Held October 5  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, September 15, the 259th day of 2016 with 107 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:24 and sunset is @ 6:54. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1775 – An early and unofficial American flag was raised by Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Mott after the seizing of Fort Johnson from the British. The flag was dark blue with the white word “Liberty” spelled on it.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Take part in a two-day training hosted by the Somerville Police COHR. Trainees will receive a certificate in Mental Health First Aid. The course introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, Continue reading Somerville Police Host Two-Day COHR Training →

Join the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission and ArtsUnion on Sunday, September 25, for a free walking tour of historic Union Square. Continue reading Somerville Historic Union Sq. Walking Tour 9/25  →

HONK! Festival; photo credit Jesse Edsell-Vetter]

11TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF ACTIVIST STREET BANDS, THIS YEAR TOTALLING 26 
October 7 through 9, 2016
a wide variety of musical/socio-political events Continue reading Somerville HONK! FESTIVAL 2016 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, September 14, the 258th day of 2016 with 108 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:23 and sunset is @ 6:56. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1807 – Former U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr was acquitted of a misdemeanor charge. Two weeks earlier Burr had been found innocent of treason.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

By Frank Santangelo  Continue reading Photos From 2016 Somerville Foodie Crawl  →

Please join us in Honoring the love ones that have been lost to Addiction

September 22, 2016. Thursday. 6-8

Somerville High School Field House

Highland Ave

Somerville Ma

SAT. SEPT. 24 & SUN. SEPT. 25, 10:00 AM-7:00 PM
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston will host LEGO® Ninjago Days on September 24 & 25. Continue reading SOMERVILLE LEGOLAND® DISCOVERY CENTER BOSTON HOSTS LEGO® NINJAGO DAYS SEPT. 24 & 25 →

On Sept 3rd, Hudson St. neighbors painted this mural on their street as part of the City’s Neighborways program. Go take a look, it is amazing. Continue reading Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang:City’s Neighborways Mural  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, September 13, the 257th day of 2016 with 109 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:22 and sunset is @ 6:58. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1759 – The French were defeated by the British on the Plains of Abraham in the final French and Indian War.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Continue reading Aleppo Clowns Recruiting →

By Bob Katzen 

   THE SENATE: The Senate held 469 roll call votes in 2016. Beacon Hill Roll Call tabulates the number of roll calls on which each senator was present and voting and then calculates that number as a percentage of the total roll call votes held. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 – Report No. 36 September 5-9, 2016 →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Mary Ellen Gil, Steven Maguire, Cathy Derany, Jay Blake, Ken Webber, Mary Jo Rossetti, Phip J. Jeffres, Joe Murphy, Stephen Borelli, Kelly Maia, Cathy O’Dea, Jo-Ann Marie Fontano, Paul Jarosiewicz, Tony Lafuente, April Terrio-Manning, Martin Polignon, Danny Johnson, Casi Glejzer, Jay Frasier, Mishaela Catherine Catino, Robert Maynard and happy 9 month birthday to Luna Alexandria! Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week   →

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WHAT: Somerville High School’s boys and girls soccer teams will gather Tuesday morning to hear the Team Up Day speech from Michelle Kelly, ATC and District Coordinator for Concussion Management, and to hear background on Team Up Day from Concussion Legacy Foundation co-founder and CEO Chris Nowinski.

  Continue reading Somerville High School soccer players to receive Team Up Day speech Tuesday morning →

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September 18th, 2-6pm

Highland Ave. between School St. & Lowell St.

STRIKE UP THE BANDS AT SOMERSTREETS ON HIGHLAND AVE., SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Continue reading Somervillle’s 2016 SomerStreets Strike Up the Bands!  →

Join Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 3 Alderman Robert J. McWatters, the Community Preservation Committee and Community Preservation Act (CPA) project implementers on Monday, September 19, at 6 p.m. for a celebration to mark the reopening of Prospect Hill Tower. Continue reading Celebrate the Completion of Prospect Hill Tower Renovations, September 19 →

Photos by Harry Agritha
OUR PARISH’S 100th ANNIVERSARY

“HONORING OUR LEGACY”

OUR VISION

A Parish that emulates the Kingdom of God, a culture overflowing with joy, peace and love, increasing in the Christian Faith through the teachings of the one, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, enlivened by the traditions and values of the Greek Orthodox people.

Continue reading Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church Historic Greek Festival 2016 Somerville Celebrating 100 Years  →

To the Editor,
I am writing to thank the voters of Somrville who nominated me as the Democratic candidate for State Senate in the Second Middlesex District last week. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:A Letter of Thanks →

Took a jaunt over to Charlestown this week to see how “Old Ironsides” is getting along in dry dock. Progress is being made. Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray →

Join us on September 15th in Cambridge, Massachusetts @ the last race of the Marathon Sports “Lets Run, Have Some Fun & Be Fit Summah Race Series”….last summer evening race of 2016!!! Continue reading Marathon Sports “Reggae Ramble & Caribbean Music Fest” on Thursday..53 bibs left →

On Saturday, September 10th, 2016, I, Officer Devin Schneider, was in full uniform and assigned to the Assembly Square unit. The following report is a summary of the events that I witnessed, as they pertain to incident #16057203:
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Jennifer BOUTIN (Receiving Stolen Property & Larceny) →

On Friday, September 9th, 2016, I, Officer Devin Schneider, was in full uniform while assigned to the Assembly Square unit. The following report is a summary of the events that I witnessed that day, as they pertain to incident #16056916: Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:George WEBB (Carry Dangerous Weapon) →

On September 7th, 2016, I, Officer Sousa, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol in the Alpha Unit. At approximately 12:30pm, I responded to Dunkin Donuts located at 76 Middlesex Avenue for an assault involving a knife. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Pedro HERRERA (Armed Robbery, Conspiracy, False Name & Somerville and Everett Warrants) & Miguel LOPEZ (Armed Robbery & Conspiracy) →

On 09/07/2016 I, Officer Douglas Brioso was assigned to uniformed patrol (East 2). At approximately 1:26am I, along with Officer Moreira (East 3) was dispatched to Dunkin Donuts located at 282 Somerville Ave for a report of an unwanted male sleeping inside. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Craig OHARA-JOHNSON (Trespass) →

I, Officer Michael Marra, report the following summary of events based on direct and indirect interview with the persons named. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Johnny HINES (Larceny Under x2) →

On Monday, September 5th, 2016, I, Officer Devin Schneider, was in full uniform assigned to the Assembly Square unit. The following report is a summary of the events that I witnessed that day, as they pertain to incident #16055966: Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Jeffrey CETOUTE (Shoplifting, Poss. to Distribute Class D) →

09/05/2016 17:18:31

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MIDDLESEX AV

CETOUTE , JEFFREY

65 LOWELL ST. MALDEN MA

SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 9/5/16-9/12/16 →