The Next Community meeting on the East End Grille project is next Tuesday night April 4th 2017 at the senier center at 165 Broadway 6pm.Possibly the last community meeting before it goes to the planning board soon after this meeting.

 All are welcome

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Traffic and Parking Department remind all residents that regular street sweeping schedules officially resume Saturday, April 1, and continue through Dec. 31, 2017. Continue reading REMINDER: Street Sweeping Resumes April 1 in Somerville; New Street Sweeping Alerts Now Available →

By Bob Katzen 

Bill  (H 2998) – The Higher Education Committee has scheduled a public hearing on several bills on April 13 at 10 p.m. in Room A-1 at the Statehouse. Continue reading BEACON HILL DISCUSSES TASK FORCE ON SEXUAL ASSAULT CONCERNS  →

By Bob Katzen 

Bill (S 1565) – Reduces the tax on hard cider. Under current law, the tax on cider and other beverages that contain between 3 percent and 6 percent alcohol is 3 cents per gallon. Continue reading REDUCE THE TAX ON HARD CIDER CONCERNS ON BEACON HILL →

By Bob Katzen 

Bill (H 1524) – Requires the state to plan and prepare to collect the state’s 6.25 percent sales taxes on all items purchased online if and when the federal government authorizes states to mandate that Internet sellers collect sales taxes. Federal law currently only requires the sales tax to be collected by sellers who have a physical presence like a store or warehouse in the state. Continue reading LAW MAKERS DISCUSS IMPOSiNG SALES TAX ON ITEMS BOUGHT ONLINE →

By Bob Katzen 

   THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local representatives on the only roll call from the week of March 27-31. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll CallVolume 41 – Report No. 13 March 27-31, 2017 →

   $16 MILLION FOR SMALL BRIDGE REPAIRS – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has awarded 36 cities and towns grants to fund the repair of bridges that are 20 or fewer feet in length. This 5-year, $50 million program was approved by the Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Charlie Baker last August. It will reimburse communities up to $500,000 per year to repair these small bridges, which are not eligible for federal aid. The funds can be used for the design, construction and administrative costs for the preservation, rehabilitation or replacement of these bridges.
   Supporters, noting there are some 1,300 small bridges across the state, say that many of these are in desperate need of repair or replacement and are at high risk for full or partial closure in the near future if action is not taken.  Continue reading Somerville Not On List of Municipal Small Bridge Program Award Winners →

I am extending my heart felt gratitude and indescribable feelings of love and strength to everyone, every single one of all the beautiful people I have known and have come to know throughout the past twenty two years for the loss of my daughter Deanna Cremin and throughout the last month for the loss of my daughter Christine Cremin. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:A Letter of Thanks by Katherine Cremin →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, March 31, the 90th day of 2017 with 275 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:28 and sunset is @ 7:08. 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: 1492 – King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain issued the Alhambra edict expelling Jews who were unwilling to convert to Christianity.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Continue reading Somerville COA Events →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, March 30, the 89th day of 2017 with 276 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:30 and sunset is @ 7:06. 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: 1533 – Henry VIII divorced his first wife, Catherine of Aragon.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Register today for the 21st annual Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle on Saturday, May 20th https://mysticriver.org/herring-run-paddle  – note the new date! The event includes a 5K road race, a 3, 9 or 12 mile paddling race on the Mystic River, a family friendly bicycle ride and much more. Register by May 1st for your free organic cotton T-shirt. Continue reading RUN, WALK OR PADDLE FOR THE HERRING! →

Please join us for the annual Mystic River Earth Day clean-up on Sat. April 29th! We will be picking up litter and removing invasive plants from Torbert MacDonald Park in Medford during this family stewardship event. All supplies are provided. Continue reading GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY FOR THE MYSTIC →

Alexie Torres-Fleming was named one of “50 Visionaries Who Are Changing Your World” in 2009 by the Utne Reader.
Continue reading Mystic River Watershed Association March 2017 E-Newsletter​ →

Photos by Frank Santangelo 

By William Tauro 

This past Wednesday night, dozens of residents came out to celebrate Somerville’s 175th Birthday on Broadway. 
 
The month of March officially marks 175 years since Somerville separated from Charlestown (in 1842). 
Continue reading HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SOMERVILLE! CITY CELEBRATES A “VERY SOMERVILLE” PARTY AT SOMERVILLE-CHARLESTOWN LINE →

Photo:Birds Eye View of Indoor Playground 

The new Kingdom Rock Children’s Village (KRCV), Davis Square will add to the list of quality group-care providers in the Somerville area for infants through pre-kindergartners. Continue reading NEW KINGDOM ROCK CHILDREN’S VILLAGE SHOWCASES INDOOR PLAYGROUND IN SOMERVILLE  →

Somerville, MA – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty’s (Verani) Somerville office had three of its top agents receive national recognition for their high sales performance.
Continue reading Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty’s Somerville Top Sales Professionals Take Home National Honors →

22 years ago, Deanna spent her last day here on earth…let’s honor her memory today by paying it forward and performing any random act of kindness throughout the day. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Deanna Cremin’s Memory on Her 22nd Anniversary of Her Unsolved Murder →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, March 29, the 88th day of 2017 with 277 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:31 and sunset is @ 7:05. 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: 1461 – Edward IV secured his claim to the English thrown by defeating Henry VI’s Lancastrians at the battle of Towdon.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

May 21st from 10am-5pm
Continue reading Polished Mane Salon: HAIRraising Event  →

Dear Editor,

This MBTA owned property, yes the Homans building has been like this since the last snowstorm. And that was over two weeks ago how much longer will it stay like this? Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Why is Somerville’s Homans Building in so much disarray? Who is to blame for this now? →

If you’re thinking about opening a business in Somerville this workshop is for you: On Thursday, March 30, stop by 521 Assembly Row between 6 and 7 p.m. for the How to Open a Business Workshop. You can sit down with City staff to learn about business regulations, how to find the right location, and what assistance is available from the City.

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, March 28, the 87th day of 2017 with 278 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:33 and sunset is @ 7:04. 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: 1774 – Britain passed the Coercive Act against Massachusetts.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go to Avram Goldberg Dale Gallant, Laura Winning Young, Hago Jack Grigorian, Vinícius Braga, our own James Norton, Mary C. Alcaro, Matthew Capobianco, Mike Desroches, Andrea Gregory, Patti Moschella Kalicki, Stephen O’Donnell, Scott Delp, Lisa Chiapperini, Karen Allan, Ian Talty, Denise Mckenna, Meghan Seppala,, Happy 21st Birthday to twins Ashley and Shaley Horan and Happy 27th Birthday to Paula Carroll’s granddaughter Caitlyn

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Turn your favorite photos into “Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments!”

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By William Tauro 

Our condolences go out to the Bishop family, for the passing of Joan Bishop.  Continue reading Somerville Remembering Joan Bishop →

Congratulations to Somerville Firefighters Local 76 who was recognized on Monday for raising $16,000 in 2016 for MDA. 
Continue reading Somerville Firefighters Local 76 Making a Muscle for MDA →

By Frank Santangelo 

Late Monday afternoon Sullivan Square Liquors that’s located on Broadway in Somerville was robbed at knifepoint. 
The suspect is described as a short black male all dressed in black who fled westbound on foot on Broadway.

The story is still developing… 

By Frank Santagelo

Late Monday afternoon, Sullivan Square Liquors was robbed at knife point. 

The suspect is believed to be a short black male all dressed in black who fled westbound on foot on Broadway. 
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Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Health & Human Services Department, and Somerville Animal Control are pleased to host the 17th Annual Rabies Clinic in the yard at the DPW Highway Garage on Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 10 a.m. to noon. Continue reading 17th Annual Rabies Clinic to Be Held Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to Noon →

Continue reading Somerville COA Events  →

ONGOING PROGRAMS

The Council on Aging wants you! – The SCOA is supporting D.A. Marian Ryan’s Project C.A.R.E. and Project Linus. Helping children of trauma have some comfort in their time of need by providing them with homemade blankets. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information →

On March 26, 2016, at approximately 12:00 hours, I, Officer Rivera, while in full uniform and working as Alpha 1, was contacted by Kmart Loss Prevention Detective, XXXXX, of a suspicious person that concealed a watch inside of a duffel bag. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:William NELSON (Possess Class A, Boston & Everett Warrants) →

On Sunday, March 26, 2017 I, Officer Prophete, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol in marked cruiser East 4. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:John MORIARTY (OUI Liquor, Fail to Stop/Yield) →

On Friday, 03/24/17 at approximately 23:29, I Officer Brioso (East 2) along with Officer Soares (East 3) was dispatched to X Leland St, a public way within the City of Somerville for a motor vehicle crash which possibly involved an intoxicated operator. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Edmond BRUCE (OUI Liquor) →

Members of the Somerville Police Drug Control Unit have been conducting an investigation involving the above named defendant Mottis Brown. This narcotic investigation was initiated upon receiving intelligence regarding defendant Brown and his alleged cocaine distribution operation within the City of Somerville. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Mottis BROWN (Distribute Class B, Resisting) →

03/21/2017 21:52:35

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BROWN , MOTTIS

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DRUG, DISTRIBUTE CLASS B, SUBS
Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 3/20/17-3/27/17 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, March 27, the 86th day of 2017 with 279 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:35 and sunset is @ 7:03. The New Moon is exact @ 10:58 PM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1794 – The U.S. Congress authorized the creation of the U.S. Navy.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

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I have read many posts and comments here on this news site regarding abuse and neglect at the Somerville Police Department so I had to include this letter to the editor.  Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Somerville Police Officer Slips and Falls on Ice in SPD Parking Lot →

This past Sunday I read a posting of a story written by Somerville News Weekly’s William Tauro on his Facebook page that on Saturday he was attending a police officer’s father’s funeral and he had encountered a Somerville policeman standing outside of his police cruiser. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:”Mom, Doesn’t Everyone Deserve To Work in a Safe & Healthy Workplace? Even If That Workplace is a Car?” →

Sabur Mediterranean Restaurant in Somerville
Continue reading SOMERVILLE WARD 7 ALDERMAN KATJANA BALLANTYNE FUNDRAISER REMINDER  →

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HARRIS, Charlene F. (Hession) Of Somerville, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Brian Harris of Somerville. Continue reading Somerville:Obituary CHARLENE F. (HESSION) HARRIS  →

Proposed Cuts would devastate biotech sector, medical breakthroughs, and patient care
Continue reading Senate President Stan Rosenberg and Senator Sal DiDomenico Express Concerns Over NIH Funding →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, March 26, the 85th day of 2017 with 280 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:37 and sunset is @ 7:02. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1026 – Conrad II was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope John XIX. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

By Bob Katzen 

House Bill (S 1027) – Prohibits employers and employment agencies from discriminating against any job applicant who is currently unemployed. The number of long-term unemployed (jobless for 27 weeks or more) stood at an estimated 1.8 million in February and accounted for 23.8 percent of the unemployed. Continue reading HOUSE DISCUSSION BAN DISCRIMINATION AGAINST UNEMPLOYED →

By Bob Katzen 

House Bill (S 1023) establishes the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act preventing discrimination based on pregnancy. Continue reading FAIRNESS FOR PREGNANT WORKERS ON THE HILL →

By Bob Katzen 

A bill on the floor prohibits employers from obtaining the credit reports of potential employees except in certain circumstances including hiring for a position that requires national security clearance; a position for which a person is required by federal or state law to obtain a consumer report; and some executive or managerial positions at a financial institution. Continue reading BILL THAT BANS EMPLOYERS FROM ASKING FOR CREDIT REPORTS (H 2372) →

Book by Michele R. McPhee

Its a great read by a great person who did the research, followed it night and day and purged out the truth right up front!

Michele McPhee has a no holds barred type of personality and calls it like she see’s it with no bull! The truth and nothing but the truth is what you get with Michele.  Continue reading Maximum Harm: The Tsarnaev Brothers, the FBI, and the Road to the Marathon Bombing →

By Bob Katzen 

MONITORING TRUMP – House Speaker Bob DeLeo took the unusual step of creating a 9-member Trump Administration Working Group that will provide guidance on how the Legislature should respond to the “unprecedented actions” of the Trump Administration and help find possible legislative responses and solutions. Continue reading House Speaker Bob DeLeo Monitoring Trump →

By Bob Katzen 

The Marijuana Policy Committee met last week to discuss the regulation of the possession and sale of marijuana. Continue reading MARIJUANA POLICY COMMITTEE DISCUSSION On BEACON HILL  →

By Bob Katzen 

   THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local representatives on the only roll call from the week of March 20-24. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll CallVolume 41-Report No.12 March 20-24, 2017 →

June 4 @ 10 a.m. at Blessing of the Bay Boat House

Medford High School Class of 1967 will celebrate its 50th reunion on Saturday June 3rd at Bear Hill Country Club in Stoneham from 6pm-10pm. All classmates are welcome. Continue reading Medford High School Class of 1967 50th reunion →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, March 25, the 84th day of 2017 with 281 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:38 and sunset is @ 7:01. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 0421 – The city of Venice was founded.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

By Frank Santangelo 

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week: Michael Murphy

MIke was born at the Central Hospital in Somerville on November 6th,1961.
Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week:Michael Murphy →

Click on link below to see video:https://www.facebook.com/JesseC29/posts/10155916591684128
Video by Jesse Clingan

By William Tauro 

This past Thursday night at a weekly Somerville Board of Alderman meeting at city hall, Ward 1 Alderman Matthew Mclaughlin and the Board of Alderman paused the meeting for a moment of silence Christine Cremin who passed away earlier this month. 

The opinions and views expressed in the commentaries of Boston News Group’s News Publications belong solely to the authors of those commentaries and do not reflect the views or opinions of The Somerville News Weekly, Mass Publishing and Boston News Group, it’s publications, its staff or publishers.) 

By Senator Sal DiDomenico

President Donald Trump recently released his 2018 budget, outlining billions of dollars in cuts to vital governmental agencies and services. Continue reading Trump Fails to Put Kids First in “America First” Budget →

Dear Editor and Fellow Citizens of Somerville and Somerville Lions Club members,

My name is Christine and I am a Physical Assistant at Cambridge Health Alliance. I work in the Emergency Departments of Cambridge, Somerville, and Everett Hospitals. Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Somerville Resident To Run In Boston Marathon →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, March 24, the 83rd day of 2017 with 282 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:40 and sunset is @ 7:00. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1379 – The Gelderse war ended.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Our condolences go out to the Harris Family for the loss of Charlene who passed away peacefully early Friday morning. 
Continue reading Somerville Remembering Charlene Harris →

By William Tauro 

This past Thursday night, the Somerville Board of Aldermen and Mayor offered their sincerest commendations with a citation presented to Union President iEd Halloran in behalf of the Public Works Employees Who Clear Snow Continue reading Somerville Public Works Employees Get A Citation For A Job Well Done →

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By William Tauro 

Last Thursday night, Candidate Will Mbah hosted his kickoff fundraiser for his Alderman-at-Large campaign. 
Continue reading Alderman-at-Large Candidate Will Mbah Hosts Kickoff Campaign Fundraiser  →

By William Tauro 

This past Wednesday night,

President Shannon Deyeso The Medford Lions Club hosted a Narcan and overdose awareness talk at Carroll’s Restaurant that’s located in Medford Square.  
Guest speakers Patrol Officer Rory Lockowittz, Lieutenant Joe Casey and K9 Officer Harry MacGilvray of the Medford Police Department and Medford’s Prevention Outreach Manager Penny Funaiole spoke on how they handle overdoses in the city of Medford, the use of Narcan and the drug infestation problems within surrendering cities and town and how they are battling this serious growing problem.  Continue reading Medford Spreading Awareness to Cities & Towns on the Growing Battle of Addiction →

Director Jimmy Del Ponte announces that Somerville’s Swinging Singing Seniors, also known as The Moonlighters, will begin their 2017 season on Monday April 3rd at The Council On Aging building, 167 Holland St .
Continue reading Somerville’s Swinging Singing Seniors “Moonlighters” to Begin 2017 Rocking Season →

Senator Sal DiDomenico recently met with members of the Trauma and Learning Policy Initiative (TLPI), a joint program of Harvard Law School and the Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC). Continue reading Senator DiDomenico Meets with Advocates for Safe and Supportive Schools →

Original adaptation of magical fantasy classic to be shown with live musical score
SOMERVILLE, Mass.—It was the film that introduced movie-goers to visions of flying children, magical fairies, human-like animals and menacing pirates. Continue reading Silent film version of ‘Peter Pan’ at Aeronaut on Sunday, April 2 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, March 23, the 82nd day of 2017 with 283 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:42 and sunset is @ 6:58. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1026 – Koenraad II crowned himself king of Italy.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Please check out the latest Somerville Neighborhood News headlines and video segments. Somerville Neighborhood News is a production of Somerville Community Access Television, made by professional journalists, volunteers and staff. We also invite you to become more involved with SNN! You can join as a community reporter, researcher, contributor or in some other volunteer capacity. You can reach out to us at news@scatvsomerville.org. Below are the latest SNN story headlines and you can watch the full news segments online at http://www.somervillenighborhoodnews.org!

Representative Michael Capuano Holds a Town Hall at Somerville High School
On March 13th, Representative Michael E. Capuano​ , a former Somerville Mayor, hosted his town hall at Somerville High School. The audience, estimated to be more than 400 people, asked questions of the Congressman for over 90 minutes.

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Gaming Convention PAX East features Somerville Musician on Mainstage
Somerville resident and professional violinist Michael Hustedde​ performed on the main stage at popular gaming convention PAX East 2017​. Michael’s group, Videri String Quartet​, is an ensemble dedicated to performing the music of video games at the highest level. Take a look!

 
St. Hilaire, William -Of Somerville, March 21st. Beloved husband of the late Clemence (Janvier). Father of Wilbur St. Hilaire and his wife Judy Vechmamontier of Somerville and Steve St. Hilaire SPD and his wife Tracy of Melrose . Son of the late Jean Francois and Ludie St. Hilaire. Grandfather of Jaden, Autumn, Jared and Sarina St. Hilaire. William is also survived by his cousin Maryse Anne Morose. He was the owner of Cambridge Taxi for many years and drove his own taxi, medallion #202. William was a devout Christian who taught Sunday school and was known as an upstanding member of his church. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at Grace Church of God, 257 Pearl St., Malden on Saturday, March 25th at 11am. Calling hours will be held at the above mentioned church from 10am-11am. Interment Lindenwood Cemetery, Stoneham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

A report was called into Somerville Police and heard over the police scanner early Wednesday afternoon that a man was on the second floor of the main Somerville Library taking off his clothes. 

 Somerville Police officers were dispatched and responded to the scene. 
This story still developing…

A panarama shot put together from a balcony in Somerville overlooking all the way from the top of Rt. 2 to Boston Harbor.
Sent in by Helen and Bill Gioiosa

Reach Thousands Daily & Maybe Even Get Hacked By The Russians!

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, March 21, the 80th day of 2017 with 285 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:45 and sunset is @ 6:56. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1349 – 3,000 Jews were killed in Black Death riots in Efurt Germany.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

This past Monday early afternoon, a person was hit by commuter train between Dane and Park Streets in Somerville. 
MBTA and local police were on scene.

Click on link below to read:March 21st, 2017 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online! March 21st, 2017 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online!

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This month’s edition of Rally Point featuring the Commander of the Massachusetts National Guard and life-long Somerville resident, Brigadier General Richard Johnson.
Continue reading Somerville Veterans Department News: Rally Point 2017 →

Turn your favorite photos into “Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments!”

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Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Pat Harney, Brenna Alise, Mary Webb, Ken Benoit, Happy 12th Birthday to Joe Cotter, Happy 88th Birthday to Joe Braga and Happy 95th Birthday to Mr Spinosa of Somerville!

Sent in by our readers!
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By William Tauro 

According to credible sources, the Deanna Cremin’s murder case is much closer to being solved.  

New information and evidence has surfaced within the past six months and as local and state police departments continue to conduct their investigation their leaving no stone on unturned. 
Continue reading Could 2017 Be The Year That Justice Prevails For Deanna Cremin? →

Join us in celebrating the anniversary of Somerville’s separation from Charlestown! We’ll be having a toast & musical performances on the town line and then have cake, appetizers and more at the Mt. Vernon restaurant!
Continue reading A Very Somerville Birthday Party →

Looking for Kids Aged 5-10 from across New England to Assist Master Model Builder
BOSTON (March 20, 2017)- LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston announced today the search for their 2017-2018 Creative Crew. Continue reading LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston/Somerville Announces Search for 2017 Creative Crew →

Dear Supporters,

The Alex Foster Foundation and the extended Foster Family would like to thank you for helping make our first Rock ‘n Hope fundraiser a huge success! Our humble thanks to so many friends who came out on a cold and snowy night to support our organization’s mission to educate, raise awareness and support individuals and families affected by addiction. Continue reading The Alex Foster Foundation and Extended Foster Family /Rock ‘n Hope Fundraiser:A Letter of Thanks →

On March 17, 2017 Chris Wendt was awarded the Beyond the Call of Duty Award.  Continue reading Chris Wendt Awarded Somerville PD Beyond the Call of Duty Award →

On 3/15/2017, I (Officer Devin Schneider) was in full uniform while assigned to marked unit East-1 during the evening shift. The following report is a summary of the events that I witnessed, as they pertain to incident #17015867:
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Ayman JANINI (Larceny, Removal of Theft Device) →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, March 20, the 79th day of 2017 with 286 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:47 and sunset is @ 6:55. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 0141 – The 6th recorded perihelion passage of Halley’s Comet took place.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

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Meet Lieutenant Pauline Carter-Wells of the Cambridge Police Department who did an extraordinary job singing The American and the Irish National Anthem before the energized crowd at the Somerville Kiwanis Clubs Annual St. Patrick’s Day event! What a voice!!

Continue reading A Voice of an Angel in Blue →

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FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE ON COURT Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 3/13/17-3/20/17 →

By Bob Katzen 

 The special legislative commission charged with studying the practical, economic, fiscal and health-related impacts of the state remaining on Daylight Saving Time (DST) throughout the calendar year held its second meeting last week. Continue reading MAKE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME PERMANENT →

By Anthony John Boyd Jr. 

               The Rizzuto family is from Stoneham Ma, they have been doing the North End Italian feast in the summer for 3 years now and they are having another baby so that makes ten kids total.
Continue reading The Rizzuto Ice Cream Family Scoops Out the 10th Kid →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, March 19, the 78th day of 2017 with 287 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:49 and sunset is @ 6:54. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1571 – Spanish troops occupied Manila.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Photos by rosalee zammuto
Continue reading Photos of Sundays Rás na hÉireann USA 5K in Somerville  →

Woburn – These indictments were handed down between January 31 and March 2, 2017. Defendants are listed by towns where alleged offenses occurred. Defendants without a hometown listed do not have a last known address. Continue reading District Attorney Marian Ryan Announces Grand Jury Indictments Including Five Somerville Men →

ONGOING PROGRAMS

The Council on Aging wants you! – The SCOA is supporting D.A. Marian Ryan’s Project C.A.R.E. and Project Linus. Helping children of trauma have some comfort in their time of need by providing them with homemade blankets. Help us reach our goal of 200 blankets. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information →

Please join the Somerville Commission for Women on Tuesday, March 21, for a special event in honor of Women’s History Month. Continue reading Somerville Commission for Women to Host Women’s History Month Event March 21 →

By Bob Katzen

  THE HOUSE AND SENATE. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 – Report No. 11 March 13-17, 2017 →

Beacon Street is one of the most heavily utilized bicycle corridors in the State.

Due to ongoing construction on Beacon St., the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, City of Somerville, and project contractors have determined that it is in the interest of public safety to CLOSE the protected bike lane, between Oxford St. and Washington St., for the 2017 construction season, beginning on Monday, March 20. Continue reading Beacon Street Protected Bicycle Lane to Close for 2017 Construction Season →

(BOSTON) – This past week the Joint Committee on Marijuana Policy, chaired by Senator Patricia Jehlen (D-Somerville) and Representative Mark Cusack (D-Braintree), announced details for the four public hearings they will be holding across the state. The hearings will allow the committee to receive testimony from advocates, state officials, municipalities, and the public, among other groups. Continue reading JOINT COMMITTEE ON MARIJUANA POLICY TO HOLD STATEWIDE HEARINGS →

By William Tauro 

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Retired Somerville Resident Richard Johnstin Finds Purpose Playing

Many Americans struggle with navigating life after retirement. For Richard Johnstin, 66, of Somerville, who spent 10 years working as a senior planner for RCA Automated Systems Department and 18 years working at Somerville Community Schools After-School Program, retirement came too early. Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:Richard Johnstin →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, March 18, the 77th day of 2017 with 288 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:51 and sunset is @ 6:53. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 0037 – The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius’ will and proclaims Caligula emperor.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, March 17, the 76th day of 2017 with 289 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:52 and sunset is @ 6:51. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 0461 – Bishop Patrick, St. Patrick, died in Saul. Ireland celebrates this day in his honor. (More about St. Patrick’s Day) 
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, March 16, the 75th day of 2017 with 290 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:54 and sunset is @ 6:50. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1190 – The Crusaders began the massacre of Jews in York, England.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Join Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang, and the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development on Wednesday, March 29, for a community meeting to discuss upcoming renovations to the Hoyt-Sullivan Playground. The meeting will be held at the Visiting Nurse’s Association, 259 Lowell St., from 6:30 to 8 p.m. City staff and project architects will present new plans for the playground, which are based on community feedback. Continue reading Community Meeting to Discuss Renovation of Hoyt Playground, March 29 →

Will Mbah is running for Alderman at Large, to represent the whole city of Somerville. Continue reading Reminder Tonight Committee to Elect Wilfred Mbah →

By William Tauro 

This past Wednesday night, Somerville’s Ward1 Alderman Matthew McLaughlin’s hosted his annual “Matty’s Saint Paddy’s Day Fundraiser” at American Fresh at Assembly Row in Somerville.  Continue reading Ward1 Alderman Matthew McLaughlin’s Saint Paddy’s Day Fundraiser All Smiles →

Somerville’s snow emergency will end at 7 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, March 15, and normal parking rules will go back into effect at that time. Snow emergency rules will be in effect and enforced until 7 a.m. so snow and ice removal can continue tonight. Continue reading Somerville’s Snow Emergency Will End at 7a.m. Wednesday, March 15th →

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