GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, December 07, the 342nd day of 2016 with 24 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:00 and sunset is @ 4:11. 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: 1431 – In Paris, Henry VI of England was crowned King of France. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Bridie Glejzer, Bob Foley, Neil McCabe, Ashley Jorge, Brenda Lee Moschella, Estee Vered, Kathleen Bereznoski, Peter Anthony, Michelle Sousa, Laura Dupont Vellucci, Rachel Calabrese, Danielle Connell, Ray Zonghetti, Sharon Borges Colleran, Eva Montibello, Giana Davi and Happy 7th Birthday to Baby Lola!
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
If at first you don’t succeed, don’t worry, you will get a participation trophy.
You know when you deserve a participation trophy? Almost never. Wait, I thought of one time in my entire life that everyone who participated got some kind of award and it actually applied. Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton
Photos:Each picture is one of each of the Junior High School – Class of 1978 – which were combined at the high school in 10th grade and we all became the Class of 1981. Attached is The Western Junior High Class of 1978, The Southern Junior High Class of 1978 and The Northeastern Junior High Class of 1978
On Saturday November 26th at the Montvale Plaza in Stoneham, Somerville High School’s Class of 1981 gathered for their 35th reunion. Continue reading Western, Southern and Northeastern Junior Highs Class of 1978
Have you ever participated in an online survey? If you have—you should reconsider doing so next time. Often, these scams lead you to participate in an online survey designed to steal your personal information. Continue reading Somerville Police Warn on Social Media Scams
By Frank Santangelo
Toys for Local Children held their 11th annual event, on Saturday, December 3rd. There were over one hundred people in attendance. This was a fun filled event with representatives from MMA (Massachusetts Motorcycle Association), local attorneys, the business community, politicians, and community members. Continue reading Somerville’s 2016 Annual Toys for Local Children
When:12/12/16 TIME : 6 PM-7:30 PM
Where:31 COLLEGE AVE ( COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH)
Chairman of the Somerville Board of Alderman’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, Alderman at Large Jack Connolly, and Ward Six Alderman Lance Davis, will host a neighborhood meeting on Monday, December 12, at 6:00 P.M. at the Community Baptist Church, 31 College Ave., Somerville, MA. Continue reading COMMUNITY MEETING FOR POSSIBLE 2nd MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY IN DAVIS SQ. AT 240 ELM ST
WED. Dec.14th from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
It’s that time of year again. Celebrate the holidays at our Ugly Sweater Adult Night at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston on Wednesday, December 14 from 7-9 pm. Continue reading ‘Tis the season to be tacky at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston’s/Somerville’s Ugly Sweater Adult Night
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 4 Alderman Tony Lafuente, and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) invite all interested community members to the second in a series of community meetings to discuss planned renovations to the schoolyard at the Winter Hill Community Innovation School (WHCIS). Continue reading WHCIS Schoolyard Community Meeting 12/7
December at the Armory
Boy oh boy, even a quick glance at our events calendar for December will reinforce that it really is the most wonderful time of the year! So many opportunities to celebrate the arts and shine a spotlight on local businesses and organizations that support our community-at-large. Continue reading December at Arts at the Armory Somerville
HOLIDAY BRICKTACULAR- Dec. 3 & 4, Dec. 10 & 11, Dec. 17 & 18 and Dec. 24 & 25
Join LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston as they celebrate the holiday season all month long with their annual Holiday Bricktacular events. This year’s events will be held every weekend in December starting Sat. Dec. 3. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston will also be open 10 am to 6 pm on Christmas Eve and 11 am to 7 pm on Christmas Day. Continue reading Holiday Bricktacular & Noon Year’s Eve at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston/Somerville
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Run or Walk the Marathon Sports “Bill Rodgers Jingle Bell Run” with 4-Time Boston & New York Marathon winner, Boston Billy aka Bill Rodgers on December 18th in Davis Square, Somerville, Massachusetts. Continue reading Come Run with Bill Rodgers in Somerville, MA on December 18th @ Jingle Bell Run
The City of Somerville seeks qualified candidates to work as a Crossing Guard for the current school year. Morning shift is 7:15 AM – 8:30 AM; afternoon shift is 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM. Assignments to specific work sites will be determined. Continue reading The City of Somerville Seeks Qualified Candidates to Work as a Crossing Guard
On Sunday, December 4, 2016 while working full uniform patrol for the Alpha Unit, I (Officer Patrick Canty) was dispatched along with my partner (Officer Devin Schneider), to the intersection of Grand Union Boulevard and Mystic Avenue for a report of a male passed out behind the wheel. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Eladio FIGUEROA (OUI Liquor, 2nd Offense & Open Container in MV)
The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident #16075701:
On Thursday, December 1, 2016, I was assigned to the Somerville Police Drug Control Unit as Delta-18. Routine surveillance was set up in the area of 30 River Road by me and Detective Costa. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Fernando MARTINS Jr (PWID Class B, Conspiracy), John MORGAN Jr (PWID Class B, Conspiracy), Max CHARRON (PWID Class B, Conspiracy) & Joseph FLYNN (Distribute Class B, PWID Class D, Conspiracy)
The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident #16075308:
On Tuesday, November 29, 2016, I was working in the Somerville Police Drug Control Unit as Delta-18. At approximately 8:00 P.M. I was conducting routine surveillance in the area of the North Street Housing Development along with Detectives Legros, Collette, and Costa. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Kesner LUBIN Jr (Poss. to Distribute Class A, Distribute Class D, Conspiracy)
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12/01/2016 17:02:43 Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 11/28/16-12/5/16
By Bob Katzen
DUCK BOAT TOURS (S 2473) – The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Baker a measure that would prohibit a driver of any amphibious sightseeing vehicle, commonly known as Duck Boats, from providing commentary about the tour while driving. Companies would be required to add a second worker to narrate the tour. Continue reading New Laws on Sightseeing Duck Boat Tours Voted On
By Bob Katzen
House 153-0, Senate 39-0, approved a new law that helps veterans by improving their access to housing and education and protecting them from discrimination. Continue reading LOCAL SUPPORT FOR VETERANS ON BECON HILL
By Bob Katzen
House 118-36, Senate 33-4, approved a new law that expands prior law prohibiting discrimination against transgender people by adding “gender identity” to existing Massachusetts civil rights laws that already prohibit discrimination in public accommodations based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, religion and marital status. Continue reading HOUSE VOTES ON BILL TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST TRANSGENDER PEOPLE
By Bob Katzen
House 150-3, Senate 38-1, approved a conference committee’s compromise version of a $39.15 billion fiscal 2017 state budget. Continue reading SOMERVILLE REPRESENTATIVES VOTE ON $39.15 BILLION FISCAL 2017 STATE BUDGET (H 4450)
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, December 05, the 340th day of 2016 with 26 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:58 and sunset is @ 4:11. 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: 1560 – Charles IX succeeded as King of France on the death of Francis II. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By Bob Katzen
House 154-0, Senate 40-0, approved a new law designed to ensure that the state and local municipalities comply in a timely way with requests for public records. It also reduces costs to people making the requests. Continue reading PUBLIC RECORDS HOUSE VOTES
By Bob Katzen
House 157-0, Senate 38-0, approved a new law that repeals a 1989 law that required anyone convicted of a non-violent drug crime to have his or her license suspended, regardless of whether the crime itself involved driving a vehicle. Continue reading DRUG OFFENSES AND DRIVER’S LICENSES
By Bob Katzen
House 155-0, Senate 37-0, approved a new law aimed at reducing the opioid abuse crisis in the Bay State. Continue reading LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES VOTE ON OPIOID ABUSE PREVENTION
The City of Cambridge is encouraging displaced families and individuals impacted by the December 3, 2016, fire in the Harrington/Wellington/East Cambridge neighborhoods to contact the Red Cross of Massachusetts to register for assistance. Continue reading Please Help Support Victims of Saturday’s 10 Alarm Cambridge Fire
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, December 04, the 339th day of 2016 with 27 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:57 and sunset is @ 4:11. 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: 1783 – Gen. George Washington said farewell to his officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Domenic “Mr. Dee” DeFrancisco
By Frank Santangelo
Domenic DeFrancisco born and raised a SomerVillen, he has many names that include Dom, Dad and Papa, but his most popular name in the community is Mr. Dee. Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:Domenic “Mr. Dee” DeFrancisco
Like most of us, is your hair feel dry or perhaps it is damaged? Noelle Spinosa owner of NoelleSalon.com created her own line of hair care products which consist of shampoo/conditioner and a magical leave in treatment called “Noelle Born Again”. It took years to create her products and she formulated them herself. Continue reading “Noelle Born Again” Hair Care Products
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.
This week, with the end of the 2016 session only weeks away, Beacon Hill Roll Call, in the first of a series of special reports, looks at some of the bills that were approved by the Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Charlie Baker in the 2016 session.
OPIOID ABUSE PREVENTION (H 4088) Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 – Report No. 48 November 28-December 2, 2016
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join the SCOA’s email group – The email group is for Somerville Council on Aging Seniors and / or Caregivers who are interested in the latest information on resources, events, programming, etc…in and around the Somerville area. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, December 03, the 338th day of 2016 with 28 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:56 and sunset is @ 4:11. 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: 1792 – The trial of France’s King Louis XVI began. He was eventually put to death for the 33 charges. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, December 02, the 337th day of 2016 with 29 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:55 and sunset is @ 4:12. 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: 1804 – Napoleon was crowned emperor of France at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Photos by Frank Santangelo
Hundreds of residents joined Mayor Joseph Curtatone and City staff for Somerville’s annual Christmas tree lighting celebration and a visit from Santa Claus this past Thursday night on the City Hall Concourse. Continue reading Somerville’s 2016 Christmas Tree Lighting at City Hall
Applicants Sought for Vacant Somerville Redevelopment Authority Position
SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Redevelopment Authority (SRA), which is tasked with implementation of the City’s urban renewal plans, is seeking applicants to fill a current vacancy on the five-member board. Continue reading Somerville Redevelopment Authority Seeking New Member
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, December 01, the 336th day of 2016 with 30 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:54 and sunset is @ 4:12. 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: 1835 – Hans Christian Andersen published his first book of fairy tales. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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