On Sunday, October 24, 2016, I, Officer Paul Beckford, was on duty for the Somerville Police (E2). At approximately 4:56 AM, Officer Fernando Cicerone (E3), and I were dispatched to Beacon St. & Somerville Ave. for a check condition of man asleep in a motor vehicle at a stop light. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Benjamin WARREN (OUI Liquor)
Daily Archives: October 31, 2016
Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 10/24/16-10/31/16
10/24/2016 04:56:09
BEACON ST
WARREN , BENJAMIN
91 THESDA STREET ARLINGTON MA
OUI LIQUOR c90 S24
10/24/2016 09:31:48
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Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray
Ghosts of Somerville Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray
Union Square Coalition Calls for Community Benefits Agreement in Somerville, Mass
November 10 public hearing on the need for a CBA to prevent displacement
Who: Union United, coalition of residents, labor unions, business and religious leaders, and nonprofits
What: Public Hearing on Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs) Continue reading Union Square Coalition Calls for Community Benefits Agreement in Somerville, Mass
The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Theresa Hussey Rogers, William Latta, Lisa Rubera, Mike DiBacco, Kimmy Moss, Timothy Gager, Michael Buckley Jr., Nancy O’Brien, Lou Remigio, Herc Kalos, Linda Brown and Happy 4th Birthday to beautiful Myah Cabral
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Reality Bites by James A. Norton
Can we please move on from this election?
After a few months of shenanigans, this election has taught me a few things:
Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton
Little Sisters of the Poor Annual Christmas Bazaar
Letter to the Editor:City leaders spell out the likely consequences for Somerville if Question 2 passes
If Question 2 passes and a new charter school opens in Somerville, the School Department could be forced to close one or two elementary schools and/or slash popular school programs like music and athletics, Somerville’s School Committee chair, mayor, and legislative leaders said today. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:City leaders spell out the likely consequences for Somerville if Question 2 passes
Somerville Solar Panel Discount Program Extended: Site Visits now through 11/23, Agreement to Purchase by 12/16
Due to high interest in the Solarize Somerville program, Somerville residents and businesses now have more time to take advantage of free solar energy consultations and discounted solar panel purchases being offered for a limited time through the program. Continue reading Somerville Solar Panel Discount Program Extended: Site Visits now through 11/23, Agreement to Purchase by 12/16
The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:Rachel Strutt
By Frank Santangelo
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Rachel Strutt
Rachel is a Magoun Square resident who has worked at the Somerville Arts Council for the past fifteen years, curating and producing large-scale public events like ArtBeat and the Ignite Global Street Food and Fire Festival and running cultural economic initiatives like the ArtsUnion Project. Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:Rachel Strutt
Hair Cuttery Salutes Servicemen and Women with Veterans Day Share-A-Haircut Program
Hair Cuttery to Donate Thousands of Haircuts to Former Military in Honor of
Veterans Day
Somerville, MA, October 25, 2016 – This Veterans Day the Somerville Hair Cuttery salon at 495 Artisan Way is honoring and giving back to former servicemen and women through its Share-A-Haircut program. Continue reading Hair Cuttery Salutes Servicemen and Women with Veterans Day Share-A-Haircut Program
Join Historic Preservation Commission for Tours of Milk Row Cemetery, Prospect Hill Tower
Wondering about the residents of this historic Milk Row Cemetery dating back to 1804? Join the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission on Sunday, November 6, from 2 to 4 p.m., for the final public opening of 2016. Due to its fragile condition, the site is often closed to the public, except by appointment, or during regular openings during the seasonal months. Continue reading Join Historic Preservation Commission for Tours of Milk Row Cemetery, Prospect Hill Tower
US Issues Indictments In $300 Million IRS Phone Fraud Conspiracy
USA TODAY (10/27, Johnson) reports Federal authorities “unsealed an indictment Thursday, charging 56 people in a vast scheme in which suspects posed as Internal Revenue Service agents and immigration authorities.” Continue reading US Issues Indictments In $300 Million IRS Phone Fraud Conspiracy
6th annual International Family Equality Day celebration
On May 7th, 2017, LGBTQ families and their supporters in Somerville, Massachusetts and around the world will be participating in the 6th annual International Family Equality Day celebration. Continue reading 6th annual International Family Equality Day celebration
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, October 31, the 305th day of 2016 with 61 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:16 and sunset is @ 5:39. 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: 1517 – Martin Luther posted the 95 Theses on the door of the Wittenberg Palace Church. The event marked the start of the Protestant Reformation in Germany. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Mark Niedergang, Ward 5 Alderman:Update from your Ward 5 Alderman
Green Line Extension Parcel D-2, north of the GLX Union Sq station.
I want you to know about some important Public Hearings in mid-November and decisions that the Board of Aldermen (BOA) will be making in the next few months. Continue reading Mark Niedergang, Ward 5 Alderman:Update from your Ward 5 Alderman