Falls Views from the Adirondack Mountains Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray →

I am sending you this letter to the editor just to raise a point! A friend of mine’s home was robbed then mediately spray painted by Black Lives Matter and I just had to share this with the world! Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Sadly is this the world we now live in! →

We love our Parking Control Officers!

They are not just meter people, they keep the flow of traffic moving, they keep vehicles out of bike lanes that has become a priority due to so many cyclists and an extra set of eyes to keep our community safe!

And they’re a big part of our community!

Thank you, 

Robin Mason

Photos by Frank Santagelo

By William Tauro 

Late Monday afternoon a vehicle lost control and hit a home located at 74 Summer Street. 
Continue reading Car Hits House In Somerville →

ABOUT 100 SOMERVILLE FOR HILLARY SUPPORTERS AND CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEERS WATCHING THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE AT CAMPAIGN OFFICE AT 212 ELM ST, DAVIS SQ. THERE’S LOTS TO DO TO WIN ON ELECTION DAY NOV 8TH, AND NEW VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME! Continue reading Somerville Turns Out for Hillary →

Please join Mayor Curtatone and Ward One Alderman Matt McLaughlin for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 22, to celebrate the completion of the Otis Playground renovation and its much anticipated renaming as Cremin Playground, in honor of Deanna Cremin, a wonderful Somerville teen who was a positive inspiration for all. Continue reading RENAMING OF RENOVATED PLAYGROUND TO HONOR DEANNA CREMIN, CELEBRATION SAT. 10/22 →

I, Officer Michael McCarey, report the following summary of events based on direct and indirect interview with the persons named.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Eric COURTEMANCHE (ABDW ) →

On Friday, October 14, 2016, I, Sergeant Michael Capasso was on duty for the Somerville Police as the Patrol Supervisor. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Ashley TYLER (Poss. to Dist. Class B, Unlicensed Op. of MV, Fail to Stop) →

I, Officer Roger Desrochers, report the following summary of events based on direct and indirect interview with the persons named.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Arthur TAVARES (Fail to Stop, Open Container, False Name, Op. MV with License Suspended & Plymouth Warrant) →

On Thursday, October 13, 2016, I officer David Ruf along with Officer Tim Van Nostrand, were assigned to marked cruiser East-1. At approximately 8:30 P.M. we were dispatched to a larceny at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Dominika PERKINS (ABDW, ABPO, Resisting Arrest, Larceny) →

On Thursday, October 13, 2016, I, Sergeant Michael Capasso, was on duty for the Somerville Police as the Patrol Supervisor. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Bryan NIEVES (Poss. Class B, Not in Possession of License, Improper Operation of MV) →

The following is a summary of facts pertaining to incident #16064562:

On Tuesday, October 11, 2016, I was assigned marked unit West 6. At approximately 3:29 am, I was dispatched to 360 Highland Ave for the report of a B&E in progress. Officer Driscoll (West 5), Officer Torres (West 7), Officer Moreira (East 3), Officer Nardone (Sector West), and Sgt. Marino (S8), all responded as backup. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Derek BOUCHARD (Unarmed Burglary, Receiving Stolen Property, Attempt to Commit Crime, Malicious Destruction of Property, Burn MV, B&E MV) →

10/10/2016 12:36:00

BROADWAY

GENTILE , SAMANTHA

7 EDGAR AVE SOMERVILLE MA

COURTESY BOOKING Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 10/10/16-10/17/16 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, October 17, the 291st day of 2016 with 75 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:59 and sunset is @ 5:59. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1739 – Thomas Coram was granted a Royal Charter from George II so a “hospital for the maintenance and education of exposed and deserted young children” in Londond, England.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

By Janna Beatty

That gorgeous jacket hidden deep in your closet is stunning.

Too bad it went out of fashion in 1997 – much like dozens of other dresses, skirts, blouses and pants that cause the clothes rod to sag, but haven’t been worn in years. Continue reading Is Your Closet A River Or The Dead Sea? →

Most Americans are pessimistic about how well off they’ll be financially when they reach retirement. Continue reading It’s Outcome, Not Income, That Should Be Stressed In Retirement Planning →

WED. Oct. 19, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 

Get out your silliest or scariest costume and come to the Halloween Party Adult Night at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston on Wednesday, October 19 from 7-9 pm. Continue reading GRAB YOUR COSTUMES FOR THE HALLOWEEN PARTY ADULT NIGHT AT LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER BOSTON/SOMERVILLE →

From piggy banks to that first savings account, many children are taught the value of saving from an early age.
But as they grow to adolescence, following parental advice sometimes gives way to peer or media influences, and those once-thrifty children are now teenagers in a consumer-driven world where spending, Continue reading How To Raise Thrifty And Generous Teenagers →

WHAT: On October 27, The Independent in Somerville’s Union Square will challenge Halloween faithful to create the ultimate pumpkin art at their eleventh annual event. Hosted in anticipation of All Hallows Eve, The Indo’s Pumpkin Carving Contest will pit teams against each other to determine whose decorating skills reign supreme. Continue reading 11th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest at The Independent Union Square neighborhood bar hosts their annual night of pumpkin art →