GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, February 28, the 59th day of 2017 with 306 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:21 and sunset is @ 5:32. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1827 – The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad became the first railroad incorporated for commercial transportation of people and freight. 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 Brian Gay, Bernice Laroche, Terri Medeiros, Nora Siciliano, Sean Fitzgerald, Dana Iacopucci, Marilyn Lillis, Stan Dobrowolski, Ed Griffin, Happy 87th Birthday to Jim Fitzgerald and Happy Birthday to little Liam!
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LEGOLAND® Parks and LEGOLAND® Discovery Centers to Celebrate The LEGO® Batman™ Movie Around the World With Exclusive Special Event in 2017
Scene-Stealing DC Super Hero to Headline The LEGO® Batman™ Movie Days In Boston Every Weekend in March
ONGOING PROGRAMS
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
On Saturday February 25, 2017 at approximately 1804, I Officer Randy Isaacs along with Officer Pasqualino was dispatched to 15 McGrath HWY (Sav Mor Discount Liquors) for an individual who just shoplifted from the store. While en route dispatch informed us the individual ran to Twin City Shopping Center and is now located inside Star Market. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Joseph NICOLORO (Shoplifting) at Star Market
On February 25, 2017, at approximately 15:40 hours, I, Officer Rivera, while in full uniform and working as Alpha 1, was contacted by Tj Maxx Loss Prevention Detective, XXXXX, via department issued cell phone. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Stefania ACETO (Larceny)
On 02/24/2017, I Officer Joseph S. Teves was working in full uniform assigned to the Somerville Police Dept. traffic unit. I was performing selective traffic enforcement at the intersection of Washington Street and Webster Ave. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Ronie DEOLIVEIRA (Unlicensed Operation of MV & Wellesley/Framingham Warrants
On the morning of February 23th, 2017, I was assigned to Uniform Patrol in marked unit East-1. At 1:35 AM, while traveling west bound on Washington Street, a public way in the city of Somerville, I observed a white motor vehicle parked in the rear of the Somerville No Touch Car Wash. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Daniel GRAHAM (Poss. Class B)
On 02/21/17, I was contacted by Sergeant Capasso who had information that XXXXX, a resident of YY Endicott Ave, was actively using heroin. Shortly after this conversation, Somerville Crime Analyst ZZZZZ issued an SPD Crime Bulletin based on intelligence received from Detective Perrone. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Manuel PEREZ & Jose PENA (PWID A, Conspiracy, Drug Violation Near School)
On Wednesday, February 22, 2017, while working full uniformed patrol for the Alpha Unit, I (Officer Patrick Canty) was contacted on my department issued cell phone by Off Saks Fifth Ave Loss Prevention Officer, XXXXX. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Denise PEREZ (Larceny) & William DONOVAN (Shoplifting, Poss. Burglarious Instument, Removal of Theft Detection Device)Sals Fifth Ave at Assembly Row
On Tuesday, 02/21/2017, I, Officer DiFava, was on duty for the Somerville Police operating marked cruiser 871. At approximately 0953 hrs, I was stopped in traffic for the red light at the intersection of Cedar Street and Highland Avenue. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Roberto ENNIS (Unlicensed Operation of MV)
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02/22/2017 01:36:48 Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 2/20/17-2/27/17
Friends,
I hope you are able to join me as I announce my candidacy for re-election this year. The Rally will be brief, I promise.
I remain grateful for your support and friendship. TOGETHER we can make good things happen!
Yours in service,
Mary Jo
Somerville native and long-time community activist Jesse Clingan announced his candidacy for Ward 4 Alderman today. Jesse is running on a platform of responsive and accessible government, affordable and middle income housing and continuing the fight against opiate abuse, among many issues. Continue reading Jesse Clingan Announces Run For Ward 4 Alderman’s Seat
The City of Somerville’s Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program (UAAP) is now accepting applications for the 2017 class. The UAAP, which is taught by Somerville-based Green City Growers, offers free training around urban growing techniques to 20 residents each year in exchange for 30 hours of volunteer service in garden projects throughout the city. Continue reading Applications Due March 1 for 2017 Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program
Residents may sign up for no-cost Mass Save Home Energy Assessment and a variety of energy upgrades
SOMERVILLE – Both Somerville residents and the City stand to benefit if 1,500 Somerville households sign up for a no-cost Mass Save® Home Energy Assessment in 2017 as part of the City’s Be SEEN! program (Be Somerville Energy Efficient Now!). Continue reading CITY SEEKING PARTICIPANTS FOR 2017 ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM
By William Tauro
The Somerville News Weekly extended an open invitation to President Donald J Trump to come to Somerville Massachusetts during the city’s 175th birthday and speak on related issues concerning his first two months in office, the economy, his new immigration policies and the Green Line Extension Project. Continue reading President Trump Invited to Speak in Somerville During City’s 175th Anniversary
By William Tauro
This past Monday over one hundred fifty Somerville Council on Aging seniors were treated to a very special belated St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon replacing a prior date that was snowed out during last month’s snow emergency. Continue reading Somerville Seniors Belated Valentines Party On The Water With Mayor, Police & DA
Originally from a small west African city in Cameroon, Will received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Buea and advocated for student rights during frequent periods of campus unrest. Continue reading Will Mbah Announces Alderman-at-Large Candidacy
By Frank Santangelo
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Eileen Costa
Eileen Costa grew up on a quiet dead end street in Somerville with five siblings and five cousin next door. She got married thirty eight years ago and bought a house five blocks from there (where she still resides. Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:Eileen Costa
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, February 27, the 58th day of 2017 with 307 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:3and sunset is @ 5:30. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1700 – The Pacific Island of New Britain was discovered. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, February 26, the 57th day of 2017 with 308 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:24 and sunset is @ 5:29. The New Moon is exact @ 9:59 AM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1815 – Napoleon Bonaparte escaped from the Island of Elba. He then began his second conquest of France. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Somerville, MA: Kicking off a run for a third term as the Ward 5 Alderman in Somerville, Mark Niedergang will host a re-election fundraiser at Olde Magoun’s Saloon on Wednesday, March 8, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Special guest State Representative Christine Barber will speak and complimentary food will be served. Continue reading Mark Niedergang, Ward 5 Alderman, Re-Election Campaign Kickoff March 8 at Olde Magoun’s Saloon
