

As you all know, attempting to change the infringement of air flight noise pollution on our livelihoods has been a passion of mine. I share with you today a long awaited Conference to be held here in Somerville. Please help spread the word!! : Continue reading Somerville Alderman Mary Jo Rossetti:Airport Impacts
Monthly Archives: October 2016
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, October 13, the 287th day of 2016 with 79 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:55 and sunset is @ 6:06. 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: 1775 – The U.S. Continental Congress ordered the construction of a naval fleet. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Halloween Mystery Theater at The Rockwell :Somerville theater gets in the spooky spirit with magic, music and mystery
WHAT: Tired of the same old Halloween costume party routine? Trade it in for a chilling night of magic, music and mystery. This October 31, The Rockwell will present “Halloween Mystery Theater” on All Hallows Eve as acclaimed magician and mentalist Méliès and world-renowned violinist Marissa Licata join forces. Continue reading Halloween Mystery Theater at The Rockwell :Somerville theater gets in the spooky spirit with magic, music and mystery
Latest Somerville Neighborhood News
This week on the latest Somerville Neighborhood News – your source for local TV news! Construction is underway at the Wynn Resort across the Mystic River in Everett. On October 11 News Director Heather Aveson sits down with Wynn Boston CEO, Robert DiSalvio for an extended conversation about the development and the thawing relationship between Wynn and the City of Somerville.
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.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, October 12, the 286th day of 2016 with 80 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:53 and sunset is @ 6:07. 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: 1492 – Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer, sighted Watling Island in the Bahamas. He believed that he had found Asia while attempting to find a Western ocean route to India. The same day he claimed the land for Isabella and Ferdinand of Spain. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Naveo Credit Union raises nearly $2,000 for Boston Children’s Hospital through the Miracle Jeans Day initiative.
(Somerville, MA) For the sixth consecutive year, Naveo Credit Union participated in the Miracle Jeans Day initiative to raise funds for Boston Children’s Hospital, the local Miracle Network hospital. Continue reading Naveo Credit Union raises nearly $2,000 for Boston Children’s Hospital through the Miracle Jeans Day initiative.
Police Seeking Public Assistance in Medford Hit-and-Run


MEDFORD – The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and Massachusetts State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the driver of a motor vehicle that fatally struck a pedestrian in Medford on Sunday, September 25. Continue reading Police Seeking Public Assistance in Medford Hit-and-Run
Somerville Halloween 2016: Tomes of Terror: Campfire Tales!
(Somerville, MA) – The Post-Meridian Radio Players are proud to present this year’s Halloween show- Tomes of Terror: Campfire Tales! Are you ready to be scared this Halloween? Join us (if you dare) around the campfire for a collection of chilling urban legends and campfire stories. Continue reading Somerville Halloween 2016: Tomes of Terror: Campfire Tales!
Please Remember the 5th Annual “Jake The Snake” Walk for Autism Fundraiser This Coming Weekend
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, October 11, the 285th day of 2016 with 81 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:52 and sunset is @ 6:09. 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: 1776 – During the American Revolution the first naval battle of Lake Champlain was fought. The forces under Gen. Benedict Arnold suffered heavy losses. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
October 11th, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online


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Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series

Turn your favorite photos into “Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments!”
Sent in by our readers!
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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 Chris Sennott, Brian Moister, Joe Jorge, Barbara DeBerio Carli, Dan Panico, Dave Condon, Jerrilyn Mitrano Williams, Will Mbah, Marie OConnor, Steve Hardy, Annette Rescigno, Maura Mccaffrey-Lewis, Maryann Heuston, Lucy Catino, Bill McCarthy, Craig Churchill, Ned Scannell, Sean Patrick McKenna and Happy 1st Birthday to Nevaeh Celeste Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Somerville’s HonkFest 2016
Photos by Rosalee Zammuto
This past weekend, the 11TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF ACTIVIST STREET BANDS, a wide variety of musical/socio-political events planned in Somerville, Cambridge and Boston took place in Davis Square.
Continue reading Somerville’s HonkFest 2016
Somerville Theatre Boston TerrorThon starts 10/13: 4 Days of Frightening Films!


Halloween is coming – get ready with Boston Terror ‘Thon!
Terror ‘Thon is a curated 4-day event featuring horror films from around the world including film festival winners, US premieres, local film shorts, live performances and a handful of classic genre films, all shown in 35mm or 70mm.
Highlights include: Continue reading Somerville Theatre Boston TerrorThon starts 10/13: 4 Days of Frightening Films!
Real Life Somerville Police Stories:(Poss. Dangerous Weapon, Resisting Arrest)


The following is a summary pertaining to incident # 16063936.
On Saturday, October 8, 2016, I was in full uniform operating marked cruiser 781. At 4:37 A.M. , Sergeant Holland was traveling west on Broadway when he observed a male party trip and fall at the intersection of Broadway and Broadway Place. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:(Poss. Dangerous Weapon, Resisting Arrest)
Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Alexandre BRYNOLFSON (OUI Liquor, Open Container)
Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Kathleen SULLIVAN (Poss. Class B, Poss. to Dist. Class B, Poss. to Dist. Class C, Poss. to Dist. Class E)


The following is a brief summary to incident #16063702.
Members of the Somerville Police Department Drug Control Unit initiated a drug investigation of Kathleen Sullivan and XXXXX and their alleged role in the ongoing distribution of controlled substances. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Kathleen SULLIVAN (Poss. Class B, Poss. to Dist. Class B, Poss. to Dist. Class C, Poss. to Dist. Class E)
Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Michael CATALDO-LEVER (Operating MV with License Suspended for OUI)


On Tuesday, October 04, 2016 I, Officer David Ruf, was assigned to marked cruiser West-6 (W6) along with Officer Samir Messaoudi. At approximately 10:37 A.M., while traveling South bound on Cedar street, a public way in the city of Somerville, Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Michael CATALDO-LEVER (Operating MV with License Suspended for OUI)
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Bicyclist Arrest Edward NICOLAU (Bicycle Violation, Bicycle Violator Refuse to Identify Self)
While in uniform and performing traffic control at the corner of Beacon Street and Somerville Avenue, I observed a bicyclist, later identified as Edward Nicolau, proceed on his bicycle through a solid red light at the corner of Mossland Street and Somerville Avenue, both public ways in the City of Somerville. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Bicyclist Arrest Edward NICOLAU (Bicycle Violation, Bicycle Violator Refuse to Identify Self)
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, October 10, the 284th day of 2016 with 82 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:51 and sunset is @ 6:11. 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: 1845 – The United States Naval Academy opened in Annapolis, MD. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Photo by Michelle Sinclair
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, October 9, the 283rd day of 2016 with 83 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:50 and sunset is @ 6:12. 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: 1635 – Roger Williams, founder of Rhode Island, was banished from Massachusetts because he had spoken out against punishments for religious offenses and giving away land that belonged to the Indians. Williams had founded Providence, Rhode Island as a place for people to seek religious freedom. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information
UPCOMING EVENTS
Ageless Grace: Ageless Grace, the Council on Aging’s new Fitness class for the body and mind. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information
Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41-Report No. 40 October 3-7, 2016
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House and Senate last week.
This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call examines the salaries and other benefits received by local state senators and representatives.
$60,032 BASE SALARY – The current base salary for legislators is $60,032. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41-Report No. 40 October 3-7, 2016
Tufts University hosts 14th annual Tufts Community Day
Annual festival celebrates art and innovation in Medford, Somerville
Medford, Mass (September 8, 2016) – Tufts University, in cooperation with the cities of Medford and Somerville, will host the 14th annual Community Day festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 2, 2016. This year’s theme celebrates art and innovation in the community. Continue reading Tufts University hosts 14th annual Tufts Community Day
Music Can Be A Major KeyTo Therapeutic Healing
By Travis Perry
Music plays a significant role in nearly everyone’s life, but for some people it represents much more than an invitation to dance or a soundtrack for the morning commute. Continue reading Music Can Be A Major KeyTo Therapeutic Healing
4 Empowering Tips To Give Women A Better Outlook And Greater Self-Esteem
By Jane Zarse
Research has shown that, in general, men are happier than women and also have higher self-esteem.
Men feel better about their career prospects, their bodies, their appearance and how other people see them. Continue reading 4 Empowering Tips To Give Women A Better Outlook And Greater Self-Esteem
Letter to the Editor:In Response to Recent Somerville News Weekly Article- Mr Death, Fred A.Leuchter Jr., Working in Somerville at Home Depot
Dear Somerville News Weekly,
As you requested, I am writing you about the Article you wrote on me that appeared in The Somerville News Weekly. Your source websites were apparently all Jewish controlled or affiliated including Wikepedia. I have spoken with them all in the past but they refuse to print the truth. I hope you will. There are some websites that do tell the truth and I refer you the the IHR (Institute of Historical Review) Website. I do not intend to make a big affair over this and would appreciate your printing my comments on the lies promoted about me. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:In Response to Recent Somerville News Weekly Article- Mr Death, Fred A.Leuchter Jr., Working in Somerville at Home Depot
Somerville COA Billboard of Upcoming Events
The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:Renee-Marie Taylor
By Frank Santangelo
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Renee-Marie Taylor
Renee-Marie Taylor, a Mother of 4, has lived in Somerville her entire life.
She graduated from St. Joseph’s Grammar School, St. Clement’s High School and Blaine’s. Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:Renee-Marie Taylor
Suspect Fled From Police After Serving Warrant in Somerville
By William Tauro
This past Friday morning, Somerville Police officers were serving a drug related warrant to Girold Grand Pierre at a home located at 7 Kenneson Road in Somerville where he evaded arrest and fled from police at the scene on foot before scaling a 6 foot fence and escaping. Continue reading Suspect Fled From Police After Serving Warrant in Somerville
HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S FREE FLU VACCINES OFFERED AT ANNUAL CLINICS
Somerville residents three years and older eligible for vaccine;
Vaccine Clinics begin October 13 Continue reading HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S FREE FLU VACCINES OFFERED AT ANNUAL CLINICS
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, October 8, the 282nd day of 2016 with 84 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:49 and sunset is @ 6:14. 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: 1895 – The Berliner Gramophone Company was founded in Philadelphia, PA.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Congratulations For A Job Well Done Go Out to Woburn Girl’s Soccer Team with Close Ties to Somerville
Somerville’s Lantern Making Workshop & Lantern Parade to Introduce Honk at Once!
Photos by Rosalee Zammuto
By William Tauro
This past Friday night, lantern parades took place for the fourth year in Davis Square teaming up with The Puppet Free Library, Parts & Crafts, and Spontaneous Celebrations to host light and lantern-making workshops with kids, parents, neighbors, and friends were all invited to make homemade, DIY lanterns in preparation for the evening Lantern Parades around Davis Square. Continue reading Somerville’s Lantern Making Workshop & Lantern Parade to Introduce Honk at Once!
Somerville Remembers Retired Somerville Police Sgt Neil Brennan
Our condolences to the Brennan family and to the Somerville Police Departnent for the sudden loss of Sgt Neil Brennan.
Neil was a great guy and a great friend to many of us and he will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembers Retired Somerville Police Sgt Neil Brennan
Letter to the Editor:Somerville Busker Invites Tim Kaine for a Duet
Dear all:
My name is Chelsea Spear, and I am a singer and ukulele player. I frequently busk at Davis and Sullivan Stations on the T. As a woman of a certain age, I have a soft spot for The Replacements, a fondness shared by none other than Vice Presidential candidate and recreational harmonica player Tim Kaine. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Somerville Busker Invites Tim Kaine for a Duet
Mystic Wellington Yacht Club’s Annual Toys for Tots Tailgate Party!
It’s time for Mystic Wellington Yacht Club’s annual Toys for Tots Tailgate Party! This event has been a huge success throughout the years and this year should be no exception. Continue reading Mystic Wellington Yacht Club’s Annual Toys for Tots Tailgate Party!
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, October 7, the 281st day of 2016 with 85 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:48 and sunset is @ 6:16. 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: 1765 – Nine American colonies sent a total of 28 delegates to New York City for the Stamp Act Congress. The delegates adopted the “Declaration of Rights and Grievances.” Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Drop-In Meeting to Discuss Beacon Street Reconstruction, October 26
Join the City’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, MassDOT and construction teams on Wednesday, October 26, from 6 to 7 p.m., for a drop-in Q&A regarding the ongoing Beacon Street Reconstruction Project. Continue reading Drop-In Meeting to Discuss Beacon Street Reconstruction, October 26
Somerville’s No On 2 Rally at the Concourse
Photos by Frank Santangelo
Massachusetts Authorization of Additional Charter Schools and Charter School Expansion, Question 2 (2016)
The Massachusetts Authorization of Additional Charter Schools and Charter School Expansion Initiative, also known as Question 2, is on the November 8, 2016, ballotin Massachusetts as an indirect initiated state statute.
A “yes” vote supports this proposal to authorize up to 12 new charter schools or enrollment expansions in existing charter schools by the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education per year. Continue reading Somerville’s No On 2 Rally at the Concourse
SOMERVILLE FABRICATION LABORATORY OPENS OCTOBER 12

FabVille will allow students, residents, and organizations to dive into the world of digital fabrication technology Continue reading SOMERVILLE FABRICATION LABORATORY OPENS OCTOBER 12
HAUNTED HALL” EVENT RETURNS TO CITY HALL CONCOURSE OCTOBER 27, 2016

FREE Halloween event features pumpkin decorating, activities for kids, haunted pumpkin patch, and more! Continue reading HAUNTED HALL” EVENT RETURNS TO CITY HALL CONCOURSE OCTOBER 27, 2016
Somerville Commission for Women and Respond Present The Clothesline Project in Statue Park Domestic Violence Vigil
Photos by Frank Santangelo
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Somerville Commission for Women, and RESPOND presented the Annual Candlelight Vigil in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month this past Wednesday evening at Statue Park in Davis Square. Continue reading Somerville Commission for Women and Respond Present The Clothesline Project in Statue Park Domestic Violence Vigil
Somerville National Take Back Day
Its time to Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet! Join us in our efforts to reduce access to substance drug abuse. Visit our website for more resources on Substance misuse. Continue reading Somerville National Take Back Day
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, October 6, the 280th day of 2016 with 86 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:47 and sunset is @ 6:17. 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: 1683 – The first Mennonites arrived in America aboard the Concord. The German and Dutch families settled in an area that is now a neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
City Offices Closed Monday, October 10 for Columbus Day
SOMERVILLE – GILMAN STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
Photos by William Tauro
This past Wednesday afternoon, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and the City of Somerville celebrated a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the Gilman Street Bridge Replacement Project. Continue reading SOMERVILLE – GILMAN STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
Somerville Halloween ‘Haunted Hall’ 2016
Somerville to Allow Permit Applications for Four Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee evaluated for location, security, qualifications
Continue reading Somerville to Allow Permit Applications for Four Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
CONCUSSION LEGACY FOUNDATION AND CITY OF SOMERVILLE FORGE PARTNERSHIP TO CREATE MODEL CITY FOR YOUTH SPORTS SAFETY
“SomerSafe Sports” partnership to offer national blueprint for concussion education, policy and prevention Continue reading CONCUSSION LEGACY FOUNDATION AND CITY OF SOMERVILLE FORGE PARTNERSHIP TO CREATE MODEL CITY FOR YOUTH SPORTS SAFETY
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, October 5, the 279th day of 2016 with 87 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:45 and sunset is @ 6:19. 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: 1813 – Chief Tecumseh of the Shawnee Indians was killed at the Battle of Thames when American forced defeated the British and the allied Indian warriors. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Announcing a Tiny Grand Opening! The Friend Smithsonian Museum

A Tiny Museum funded in part by the Somerville Arts Council
A new exhibit venue
Installed in the front yard of 135 Highland Av., Somerville
Reception: Sunday October 16th, 4-6pm, 135 Highland Av. Somerville Continue reading Announcing a Tiny Grand Opening! The Friend Smithsonian Museum
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, October 4, the 278th day of 2016 with 88 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:44 and sunset is @ 6:21. 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: 1535 – The first complete English translation of the Bible was printed in Zurich, Switzerland. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
October 4th, 2016 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online


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Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series

Happy Wedding Anniversary to Sheila & Frank Santangelo Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series
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 Mike Capuano, Diane Marie, Paul Craven, Laurene Falter, Alfred Baldasaro, Michael Buckley, Jose Medeiros, Nancy Murphy Curtatone, Jean Ferullo-Oconnell, Jacqueline Jolicoeur, Silvia Via, Randy Goldman, Flaviane Coelho, Kevin Shackelford, Lexi Sousa and Conor Yunits
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
State Rep Denise Provost submits Create the Vote questionnaire about role of the arts in Somerville

BOSTON, October 3―MASSCreative announces today that State Representative Denise Provost has submitted answers to the Create the Vote questionnaire about their views on the role that arts and culture should play in civic life in the 27th Middlesex district. Continue reading State Rep Denise Provost submits Create the Vote questionnaire about role of the arts in Somerville
The George Dilboy Post 529’s Annual Marine Corps Birthday Celebration
XQ BUS STOP at SEVEN HILLS PARK SOMERVILLE
Photos by Frank Santangelo
SOMERVILLE, MASS.– Monday, October 3, XQ: The Super School Project Bus Tour made a stop in Somerville to celebrate Powderhouse Studios. This was the fourth Super School the XQ bus will visit over the coming months.
Powderhouse Studios was just awarded $10 million dollars as one of the winners of XQ: The Super School Project and was selected from nearly 700 proposals. Continue reading XQ BUS STOP at SEVEN HILLS PARK SOMERVILLE
Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray:Flufffest Photo Recap
Visit more of Skip’s photos on his website: http://www.skipmurrayphotography.com
Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray:Flufffest Photo Recap
MEMBER SOUGHT FORCOMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE

Residents encouraged to apply; Committee to identify funding priorities for ~$2 million per year in open space, affordable housing and historic preservation projects
SOMERVILLE – Do you have a passion for parks, affordable housing, and historic preservation? The City of Somerville wants your help and is now accepting applications for one public position on the Community Preservation Committee, which oversees the selection of projects to be recommended for funding by an estimated $2 million in annual Community Preservation Act (CPA) revenues. Residents are encouraged to apply and applications must be submitted by October 21, 2016. Continue reading MEMBER SOUGHT FORCOMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Somerville COA Field Trips
Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Deborah WINTER (PWID Class A, Poss. Class E, Drug Violation near School)


The following is a brief summary of incident #16062312. It does not contain every minute detail of the incident.
The Somerville Police Department Drug Control Unit has been conducting an ongoing narcotic investigation on Ms. Deborah A. Winter along with her boyfriend, XXXXX who is alleged to be her co-conspirator. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Deborah WINTER (PWID Class A, Poss. Class E, Drug Violation near School)
Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Thomas BAVIS (A&B)


On 9/28/2016 while assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division I was on an investigation when I observed (3) males and (1) female sitting on a bench on Elm Street in front of the Dollar Store. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Thomas BAVIS (A&B)
Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Aneudy CASTRO (Operating MV with License Suspended & Fail to Stop)


On Tuesday, September 27, 2016, I, Sergeant Michael Capasso was on duty for the Somerville Police. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Aneudy CASTRO (Operating MV with License Suspended & Fail to Stop)
Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 9/26/16-10/3/16
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ABUSE PREVENTION ORDER, VIOLAT Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 9/26/16-10/3/16
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, October 3, the 277th day of 2016 with 89 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:43 and sunset is @ 6:23. 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: 1863 – U.S. President Lincoln declared that the last Thursday of November would be recognized as Thanksgiving Day. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Somerville Council on AgingWeekly Organizational Updates & Information
UPCOMING EVENTS
Open House – Thursday, October 6th – from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at our Holland Street Center located at 167 Holland Street. We are not your Grandma’s Bingo anymore! Please join us for some light refreshments and see what the Somerville Council on Aging has to offer. Continue reading Somerville Council on AgingWeekly Organizational Updates & Information
Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 – Report No. 39 September 26-30, 2016
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. There were no roll call votes in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ roll call attendance records for the 2016 session through September 30. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 – Report No. 39 September 26-30, 2016
Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang: Question 5 Community Meeting
Please join me & Ward 5 School Committee Member Laura Pitone on Oct 5th at 6:30 PM at a community meeting for Somerville voters to learn more about the plan to build a new building for Somerville High School. Continue reading Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang: Question 5 Community Meeting
Somerville’s 2nd AgriCultural Festival at the Artfarm
Photos by Frank Santangelo
By William Tauro
This past Weekend, the Somerville AgriCultural festival moved to its rain-date on Sunday to celebrate the 2nd Somerville’s first ever AgriCultural Festival. Continue reading Somerville’s 2nd AgriCultural Festival at the Artfarm
The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:Dave Oliveira
By Frank Santangelo
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Dave Oliveira
Dave Oliveira was Born and raised in Somerville Massachusetts.
He is a graduate of Somerville High School and he is a longtime former employee who worked at Somerville Department of Public Works from 2007 to until recently in 2015 where he took on a new career working at National Grid. Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:Dave Oliveira
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, October 2, the 276th day of 2016 with 90 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:42 and sunset is @ 6:24. 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: 1492 – King Henry VII of England invaded France. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, October 1, the 275th day of 2016 with 91 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:41 and sunset is @ 6:26. 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: 1569 – The Duke of Norfolk was imprisoned by Britain’s Queen Elizabeth for trying to marry Mary the Queen of Scots. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer




































































