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.

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 

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 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)


On Friday, October 07, 2016, I was assigned to marked unit west-6. At approximately 11:30 P.M., while parked outside 237 Elm Street, I observed a black Honda Civic pull into a bus stop then reversed and struck a motor vehicle parked outside 238 Elm Street.

  Continue reading 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 

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 

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

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

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 

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!

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

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 

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 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

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 

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 

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 

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 

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

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

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)

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

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