All cars must be moved by 4 a.m.Thursday to avoid ticketing and towing. Municipal lots open for parking at 8 p.m.

All School and Recreation activities are canceled. Continue reading Somerville Snow Emergency in Effect Thurs., 2/9 at 12 a.m. →

 The scanner is non-stop with accidents, etc. BAD OUT!!! BE CAREFUL!!!

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, February 08, the 39th day of 2017 with 326 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:50 and sunset is @ 5:06. 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: 1693 – A charter was granted for the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Awards support food security research, evaluation of dialogue on race and ethnicity

MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, Mass. (Feb. 7, 2017) – Two grants from the Tisch College Community Research Center at Tufts University (TCRC) will support upcoming research projects in Somerville and Medford, continuing the TCRC’s decade of work backing studies that contribute to Tufts’ host communities. Continue reading Tufts University center continues commitment to community research with 2017 grants →

Somerville Songwriter Sessions at the Armory Cafe presents a concert with singer/songwriter/guitarists Geoff Bartley, Steven Pelland and Terry Kitchen on Saturday March 4. Continue reading Geoff Bartley, Steven Pelland, Terry Kitchen @ Somerville Armory Saturday March 4 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, February 07, the 38th day of 2017 with 327 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:51 and sunset is @ 5:05. 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: 1795 – The 11th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

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Photo:The team; from left; Emily Howley, Bridget Cort, Jamie DaSilva, Hannah O’Sullivan, Hardik Pokhrel, Jonathan Peddle, Nikhilesh Rattan, Derek Sebastiao and Nasreen Kaur show off their trophy and the mock-up of their future city “Samanborg.” 

Photos by Emily Howley

A team of 10 Argenziano School 7th and 8th graders bested more than 20 other teams of middle school students from throughout New England, winning best overall design in the regional competition of the 2017 Future City Engineering New England Regional Completion held January 21 in Boston. Continue reading Argenziano School 7th & 8th Graders Win Regional 2017 Future City Engineering Competition, Look Forward to Nationals in Washington DC Next Month →

Sent in by our readers!

Send us your favorite “Magic Moment” photos to Wmtauro@bostonnewsgroup.com to be posted here live on Thesomervillenewsweekly.com as well as in our print edition for the world to see! Continue reading Turn your favorite photos into “Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments!” →

 
Dear Friends!
Two very exciting events in East Somerville:

* Solar Energy Business meeting on Friday February 10th at 10am at Mudflat Studios in partnership with Resonant Energy. Continue reading Two very important events in East Somerville! →

By Bob Katzen

   $33,200 (from $151,800 to $185,000.)

   Hike in Gov. Baker’s salary. 

   $30,068 (from $134,932 to $165,000)

   Hike in Lt. Gov. Karen Polito’s salary. Continue reading Special By the Numbers Pay Raises On Beacon Hill →

By Bob Katzen

Effective January 28, 2017, a new bill on Beacon Hill allows banks to conduct a “savings promotion raffle” and offer prizes to winners. Continue reading NEW BILL ALLOWS BANKS TO CONDUCT RAFFLES  →

By Bob Katzen

  Effective January 20, 2017, bill (H 4455) creates a special commission to study welding regulations in Massachusetts and report back to the Legislature with recommendations by June 1, 2017.  Continue reading NEW WELDING LAWS IN EFFECT AFTER TWO FIREFIGHTERS KILLED IN BOSTON FIRE →

By Bob Katzen

Effective January 20, 2017: A new bill on Beacon Hill expands the prior law allowing restaurant and hotel customers to bring home an unfinished bottle of wine. The new law expands the law to taverns, clubs and veterans’ organizations like American Legion posts. The wine would have to be resealed and then placed in a one-time-use tamper-proof, transparent bag.

   Supporters say it is time to expand this law to ensure that people do not finish their bottle of wine just so it doesn’t go to waste. They noted that often leads to drunken driving.

Photo by William Tauro 

By Bob Katzen

The Senate on a voice vote, without a roll call, approved a resolution condemning the recent Executive Order issued by President Trump which for 90 days bars entry to the United States for some nationals from seven nations including Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Syria, Somalia, Libya and Yemen. Continue reading BEACON HILL URGES TRUMP TO RECONSIDER TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS →

By Bob Katzen

   House 35-123, rejected a rule that would change the current 11-member Ethics Committee to an eight-member one that would include four Democrats and four Republicans. Current rules provide for seven Democrats and only four Republicans on the 11-member committee.  Continue reading EQUAL REPRESENTATION ON ETHICS COMMITTEE →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Keri Rodrigues, Joshua E. Davidson, Dan Mackey, Kenneth Reeves, Krissi Dunne Ali, George Smichinski, Bob McWatters, Valdo Meneses, Erica Karlberg, Tracey Stark, Craig Bowers, Leland Cheung, Terrence Kennedy, Tommy Yung, Jimmy Nutt, Jessica Mantia, Kara Rossetti, Jeanne Gullage, Michelle Mckenna Matthias, Marie O’Meara, Jennifer Branco-Caton, Kathleen Marks, Patti Foscarota, Roslyn Santangelo, Happy 17th Birthday to Chris Tello and Happy 13th Birthday Alexa English! Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly “Favorite Happy Birthday Photos of the Week” →

Valentine’s Day celebration features classic silent film romantic farce with live music

SOMERVILLE, Mass.—When words aren’t enough, why not let a silent movie do the talking? Continue reading Buster Keaton comedy ‘Seven Chances’ (1925) on Sunday, Feb. 12 at Aeronaut Brewery →

Continue reading Upcoming Somerville COA Events →

By William Tauro 

Congratulations and best wishes go out to Somerville Police Sergeant Joe Macarelli on his recent retirement this past Saturday from the Somerville Police Department. 

Sergeant Macarelli served on the Somerville Police Departmenton for 33 years of dedicated service to the people of Somerville.  
We here at the Somerville News Weekly wish him all the best for years to come. 

Continue reading Somerville Celebrates New England Patriots Super Bowl Win Around the Ville →

By Frank Santangelo 

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Tom Brady

After making the greatest Superbowl comeback in the history of the game by overcoming a 28 to 3 deficit in the 3rd quarter, with a record breaking 466 passing yards, and winning the game 34 to 28 in the only Superbowl to go into overtime. Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:Tom Brady →

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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. Use the link https://groups.google.com/group/somerville-council-on-aging – If you have any questions or need help joining please contact Debby Higgins at 617-625-6600, ext. 2321 or email dhiggins@Somervillema.gov Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information →

On the morning of February 6th, 2017, while in uniform, I was assigned to marked unit East-1. At 12:54 AM, I was traveling west bound on Broadway when I observed three parties, two females and one male walking east bound. The two females appeared to be upset and one appeared to be crying. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Christian AHEARN (Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, Poss. Class E) →

On February 4, 2017 at approximately 8:55 PM, I (Officer Mark Nevin / West 5) was dispatched to the intersection of Winthrop Street at Mystic Valley Parkway in Medford where the Medford Police had a motor vehicle stopped. The motor vehicle was involved in a hit and run moments earlier at Medford and Lowell Streets in Somerville. The following is a brief summary of my investigation: Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Doreen KOENIG (OUI Liquor, Leave Scene of Property Damage) →

The following is a brief summary to incident #17007334.

  Members of the Somerville Police Department Drug Control Unit have been conducting an ongoing investigation involving the above named defendants Franklin Argueta / Felipe Leao and their Marijuana Distribution operation.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Franklin ARGUETA (Poss. Class C, Conspiracy, PWID Class D) & Felipe LEAO (PWID Class D, Conspiracy) →

On Friday, February 3, 2017, while assigned to marked unit East-1, I was dispatched to Stop & Shop, located at 775 McGrath Highway, for the report of a suspicious person stopped by Loss Prevention. Marked unit East-4 and street supervisor, Sgt. Kennelly, also responded.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Fedley Frederick (Possession or Use of Counterfeit Receipts) to Steal Extra Virgin Olive Oil →

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On January 31, 2017, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol in marked cruiser East 1. At approximately 12:43pm, I was dispatched along with Officer Devin Schneider (East 4) to Stop & Shop located at 775 McGrath Hwy for a shoplifter. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Luis CEPEDA (Larceny Over) Shoplifting Super Stop & Shop →

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B AND E DAYTIME FOR FELONY C26 Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 1/30/17-2/6/17 →

Photos of Sophomore Sensation–Ashley Cadet #1–who is highlighted in the article

Photos by Correen Demers

By Ashley Richardson

​Early in the week, the Prospect Hill Academy Lady Wizards overwhelmed Salem Academy Charter by a lopsided score of 69-14 in a home contest at the Arthur D. Healey School in Somerville. A day later, the Community Charter School of Cambridge Cougars ventured over to Lexington and came away with a 39-25 decision over Minuteman Regional High School. Continue reading ASHLEY CADET SHINES FOR PROSPECT HILL ACADEMY →

Holiday Inn, 30 Washington Street

Thursday, February 9, 2017

7:45 A.M. Doors open

8:00 A.M. Buffet breakfast

Sponsored by Winter Hill Bank

$25 Chamber member, $35 Non-member

               RSVP with name(s) & affiliation(s) for you & your guest(s) to smackey@somervillechamber.org

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, February 06, the 37th day of 2017 with 328 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:52 and sunset is @ 5:03. 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: 1778 – The United States gained official recognition from France as the two nations signed the Treaty of Amity and Commerce and the Treaty of Alliance in Paris. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, February 05, the 36th day of 2017 with 329 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:54 and sunset is @ 5:02. 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: 1782 – The Spanish captured Minorca from the British. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Photos by Frank Santangelo 
The City of Somerville and The Welcome Project hosted a rally for Sanctuary Cities and inclusion on the Somerville High School concourse this past Saturday morning, standing in solidarity with and in support of the City of Somerville’s commitment to its residents, and to remaining a Sanctuary City. Continue reading “We Are One Somerville:Rally for Sanctuary Cities and Inclusion →

By Bob Katzen 

   THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ and representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of January 30 -February 3.
   The key roll call of the week was the one on which the House and Senate overrode Gov. Charlie Baker’s veto of a pay hike for some legislators, all constitutional officers and judges. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41-Report No. 5 January 30 -February 3, 2017 →

Photos by Frank Santangelo 
 

WHO: Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone

                        Congressman Michael Capuano

                        The Welcome Project

                        Local elected officials

                        Representatives from immigrant-owned businesses in Somerville

                        Immigrant youth

                        Live bands

                        Somerville community members: (Current FB counts here http://bit.ly/2kLRZO9)

WHERE: Somerville High School Concourse, 81 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143

WHEN: Saturday, February 4, 2017, 10 a.m.-noon

WHAT: The City of Somerville and The Welcome Project will host a rally for Sanctuary Cities and inclusion on the Somerville High School concourse on Saturday morning, standing in solidarity with and in support of the City of Somerville’s commitment to its residents, and to remaining a Sanctuary City. Continue reading “We Are One Somerville:Rally for Sanctuary Cities and Inclusion” Saturday, 2/4/17 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, February 04, the 35th day of 2017 with 330 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:55 and sunset is @ 5:01. 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: 1783 – Britain declared a formal cessation of hostilities with its former colonies, the United States of America. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Photos by Frank Santangelo 

By William Tauro 

 Somerville City Hall employees came into work on Friday morning dressed up in full patriots cheering gear! Continue reading The Patriot Nation Begins in Somerville →

By Bob Katzen 

    STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, FEB 2, 2017 – House 116-43, Senate 31-9, overrode Gov. Charlie Baker’s veto of an $18 million pay raise package including hiking the salaries of the two leaders who filed the bill, House Speaker Robert DeLeo (D-Winthrop) and Senate President Continue reading Special report on overriding veto of pay raise February 2, 2017 →

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The 39th Hyannis Marathon, Half Marathon, 10Km & Marathon Team Relay taking place on February 26th in Hyannis, Massachusetts is pleased to announce the cash prizes for the Marathon & Half Marathon in 2017.
Marathon Cash Prizes: Continue reading BA Events:Cash Prizes @ Hyannis Marathon & Half Marathon in 2017…… →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, February 03, the 34th day of 2017 with 331 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:56 and sunset is @ 4:59. 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: 1488 – The Portuguese navigator Bartholomeu Diaz landed at Mossal Bay in the Cape, the first European known to have landed on the southern extremity of Africa.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, February 02, the 33rd day of 2017 with 332 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:57 and sunset is @ 4:58. 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: 1536 – The Argentine city of Buenos Aires was founded by Pedro de Mendoza of Spain.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

By William Tauro 

ICGG, a Somerville organization located at 85 Washington St, in Somerville has finalized a project that will allow access to local community to an indoor soccer, basketball and volleyball facility. ICGG also owns RIT television available nationwide through Dish Network, Comcast and Sling TV and WMVX1570, a major Portuguese speaking radio and TV network. Continue reading ICGG Bringing Good Things To Life In Somerville  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, February 01, the 32nd day of 2017 with 333 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:58 and sunset is @ 4:57. 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: 1788 – Isaac Briggs and William Longstreet patented the steamboat.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →