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.