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This was at The Garden of Peace Annual Ceremony in September 2016 were my nephew Christopher name is memorize as a victim of homicide these two women.  

District Attorney Maura Haley and DA Advocate Ann Foley helped us get justice On June 9 2014.

 on November 23, 2016 will be 7 years we lost Christopher   

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In the wake of the election, our phones have been ringing off the hook. We’ve heard from parents who fear they will be rounded up while their young children wait for them at home. We’ve heard from women, Muslims, members of the LGBTQ community, and students of color fearing intensified discrimination. We’ve heard from people who believe equality and decency are core American values at risk. Continue reading Solidarity and Sanctuary Cities: An Open Letter from Mayor Curtatone →

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Past Winner: 23 Porter St.

Winners to be selected, presented during Historic Preservation Month in May 2017

SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Preservation Awards. During its annual celebration in honor of Historic Preservation Month in May 2017, the Commission Continue reading Nominate Properties for Annual Preservation Awards by Wed., Nov. 30 →

Stringos, Jasmine “Fluffy” (Jamousis) – of Reading, formerly of Somerville, Nov. 20th. Beloved wife of the late Anthony “Tony” Stringos. Loving mother of Dorothea “Dolly” Filosi and her husband Gus of Reading. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Jasmine “Fluffy” (Jamousis) Stringos  →

This Thursday and Friday City offices will be closed for Thanksgiving. On Thursday and Friday trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be on a one-day delay. There will be no street sweeping on Thursday and parking meters will not be enforced Thursday and Friday.

Somerville, MA- The Ryan Harrington Foundation cordially invites you to join them for a special Mass of Hope & Recovery celebrated by dear family friend and fellow community member, Father Paul Coughlin. 
“We would love for everyone to attend this Mass regardless what your religious affiliation or higher power may be” said Cathy Harrington, the mother of Ryan Harrington and an officer of the Foundation. “This is about reflection, connection and community.” Continue reading RYAN HARRINGTON FOUNDATION TO HOLD ADDICTION-RECOVERY MASS AND BRUNCH →

Somerville Pop Warner has finished their 53rd season and again had another great season for all our VILLEN Families. SPW finished the year with 4 teams, A, B, C +D all making the playoffs and 2 Cheer squads, B + D placing in the Eastern Ma Cheer competition and moving onto the second round. The most exciting team was our younger team, the E-team, “Mitey Mites” whom went on to having an undefeated season and winning the Baby Bowl. Continue reading Somerville Pop Warner Football & Cheerleading →

The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident #16072693:

Recently, periodic surveillance was set up around the area of XX Trull Street. Surveillance was established due to two reasons. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Yohanna SANTANA (Distribute Class A, Conspiracy, Drug Violation near School) →

Beginning next Monday, November 28th – and continuing for approximately two weeks, the intersection of Medford and Pearl Streets will be CLOSED AT ALL TIMES to through traffic in order for city contractors to repair a collapsed sewer at that intersection. Continue reading Ward 4 Alderman Tony Lafuente:Traffic Alert – Medford & Pearl St →

On Sunday, November 20th, 2016, I (Officer Devin Schneider) was in full uniform while assigned to the Assembly Row unit. The following report is a summary of the events that I witnessed, as they pertain to incident #16073520:

  Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Thai LE (Removal of Theft Detection Device, Larceny & Revere/Boston Warrants) Shoplifting at Assembly Row →

On November 18,2016 at approx. 4:27 pm while in marked unit East 3, I was dispatched to assist an off-duty officer on Canal Street. Officer O. Martinez had phoned the station and requested marked units respond to his location for a male shoplifter he was following. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Corey FERREIRA (Larceny) Shoplifting At Assembly Row →

On November 17, 2016, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol in marked cruiser West 7. At approximately 8:12pm, Somerville Control radioed a BOLO (be on the lookout) for motor vehicles involved in a shots fired call. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Luis ACEVEDO (Poss. to Dist. Class B & Drug Violation near School) →

On 11/17/16, I Officer Christopher Collette was assigned to Somerville marked unit East One. At approximately 17:36 hours I was dispatched to Stop and Shop at 779 McGrath Highway for a reported shoplifter. Officer Ramirez was dispatched as well. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Brian KOBS (Unarmed Robbery, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest) →

On Monday, November 14th, 2016, I, Officer Devin Schneider, was in full uniform while assigned to the Assembly Square unit. The following report is a summary of the events that I witnessed, as they pertain to incident #16072245:
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Michael ORTIZ (Conspiracy, Larceny, Possession of Dangerous Weapon) →

On the morning of Monday, November 14, 2016 I, was assigned to marked unit E-3. At 10:56 AM, a transmission came over the radio by an officer yelling for assistance, at the corner of School Street and Summer Street. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories :Heather LEET (ADW, Fail to Stop, Reckless Operation of MV, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct) →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, November 21, the 326th day of 2016 with 40 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:42 and sunset is @ 4:17. 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: 1620 – The Mayflower reached Provincetown, MA. The ship discharged the Pilgrims at Plymouth, MA, on December 26, 1620.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

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Please help celebrate SHS Track PAC’s annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair on Saturday, November 26th from 9am-3pm at Somerville High by considering attending our great community event, this year marking an incredible 25 year run. The Somerville High School Track Parents and Alumni Club (aka, SHS Track PAC) is fortunate to be the beneficiary of support from many area businesses for the fair each year. Continue reading SHS Holiday Arts & Craft Fair-Saturday 11/26 (9am-3pm) →