Continue reading 2017 Somerville Fireworks Photos by Frank Santangelo  →

Similar Problem found at Lowell General Hospital in Previous Audit
Boston, MA—Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today released an audit of the UMass Memorial Medical Center’s (UMMMC) compliance with mandatory reporting requirements when children are born with a physical dependence on an addictive drug, known as substance-exposed newborns. Continue reading Audit Finds 80 Children Born with a Physical Dependence on an Addictive Drug at UMass Memorial Medical Center Not Properly Reported to the State →

Report focuses on cost-containment, access and quality of care, workforce, and racial and ethnic disparities
Continue reading Auditor Bump Releases Report Examining Impact of Chapter 224 Health Reform Law →

Celebrate the Nepali community in Somerville with music, dance and food!

SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Arts Council and the Greater Boston Nepali Community (GBNC) present Nepal Fest, an ArtsUnion cultural festival taking place from 12 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2017, in Union Square Plaza. Continue reading Nepal Festival Set for Sun, July 9 in Union Square →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, June 30, the 179th day of 2017 with 186 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:09 and sunset is @ 8:25. 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: 1097 – The Crusaders defeated the Turks at Dorylaeum. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

The following is a brief summary to incident # 17039027.

On Wednesday, 06/28/2017, Detective’s Cicerone, Goncalves, and I were working in an undercover capacity assigned to the Somerville Police Drug Control Unit. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Javier RIVERA (Distribute A, PWID A, PWID B) →

On June 27th, 2017, I, Officer James Torres, was in full uniform, while assigned to marked unit West 6 during the last half shift. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Joseph DONOVAN (ADW) →

On June 26, 2017, at approximately 17:15 hours, I, Officer Rivera, while in full uniform and working as Alpha 1, responded to the Nike Factory Outlet, 300 Artisan Way, with Alpha 3, Officer Fusco, for a report of a shoplifter who exited the store and walked towards Assembly Row.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:PHYLECIA A RUCKER  Larceny over $250 Nike Factory Outlet Assembly Row →

06/26/2017 17:17:23

495

ARTISAN WY

RUCKER , PHYLECIA

15 FERNDORO DORCHESTER MA

LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30 Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 6/26/17-6/30/17 →

Continue reading Grilling Safety 2017 →

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There are a number of important development meetings in the coming weeks. I will send out design plans as they become available. 
After years of delay, the property owner at 185 Broadway, Patsy’s Pastry’s, is coming before us with revised plans. Continue reading  A Message from Matt McLaughlin Ward 1 Alderman:Development meetings in ward 1 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, June 29, the 178th day of 2017 with 187 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:09 and sunset is @ 8:25. 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: 1236 – Ferdinand III of Castile and Leon took Cordoba in Spain.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Please join Ward 3 Alderman Robert McWatters, and the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, for a community walk to discuss upcoming renovations to Prospect Hill Park. Continue reading Prospect Hill Park Walking Tour for Upcoming Renovations, July 6 →

By Martin Polignone

Cobble Hill elders enjoyed a birthday cake with Alderman Matt McLaughlin and enjoyed a nice summer day. Continue reading Ward One Alderman Matt McLaughlin Helps Celebrate Cobble Hill Birthdays →

A big thank you to Conor Glover who met with Chief Fallon on Monday to commemorate Chief Fallon’s service. Continue reading Somerville Police Chief Fallon Recognized for 21 Years Services in United States Air Force →

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Videos by Judy Locchi Jacobs 

​​ Continue reading Video Clips SOMERVILLE LABOR COALITION CANDIDATE NIGHT From JUNE 27th →

Another great event at the Somerville Community Growing Center!

The first poetry reading of the season is happening Thursday, June 29th from 7:00pm – 8:30pm at 22 Vinal Ave! 
Continue reading Somerville-Poetry in the Garden Thursday! →

Photo by David Zammitti

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, June 28, the 177th day of 2017 with 188 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:0 and sunset is @ 8:2. 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: 1635 – The French colony of Guadeloupe was established in the Caribbean.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Acting Director Of White House Office of National Drug Control Policy To Attend

GLOUCESTER — To celebrate its second year and recognize law enforcement leaders committed to its mission, the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (P.A.A.R.I.) will host an anniversary celebration and awards ceremony. Continue reading P.A.A.R.I. To Honor Law Enforcement Leaders At Two-Year Anniversary Celebration And Awards Ceremony →

Today, Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent Tommy Chang released the following statement on the passing of Massachusetts Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Mitchell Chester: Continue reading Boston-Statement from Superintendent Chang on passing of Education Commissioner Chester →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, June 27, the 176th day of 2017 with 189 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:08 and sunset is @ 8:25. 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: 0363 – The death of Roman Emperor Julian brought an end to the Pagan Revival. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Dear Billy and Somerville Speak Up Line,

I am writing to you in disgust and if you could please publish this to shame whoever is involved.  
Are you aware that some ass destroyed the wreath on the sign pole? How cruel and senseless can this culprit be?
Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Who Is Vandalizing the Deanna Cremin Memorial Square Flagpole Wreaths →

Come out to our next dance party! Maybe it will actually be warm by July 2nd. (Yes, we used this line for the June dance party, too!) Come relax with other parents while your kids get the sillies out dancing around to music you and they like. Continue reading Outdoor Dance Party at the Neighborhood #2 Neighborhood Restaurant Bow Street Somerville  →

Click on link below to read:June 27th, 2017 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online!June 27th, 2017 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online!

Our Condolences go out to the Hardy Family for the loss of John Hardy who sadly passed away last week. John was a very nice man and he will be sadly missed here in Somerville. 
Continue reading Somerville Remembering John Hardy →

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

Sent in by our readers!
Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Philip Benevides, Felicia Sorrentino, MIke Sorrentino, Mary Jane Hanlon, Aliana Milan Oppedisano, Kathy Esquivel, Donna Itrato Nichols, Darren Rankin, Joe Hamel, Isabella Rotola, Katherine Cremin, Alessandro Capobianco, EJ Frammartino and Patricia Morrison Shaughnessy!

Sent in by our readers!
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week  →

By Frank Santangelo

Meet this weeks special person of the week:Dave Cremins

Dave was born in Dorchester where he met and married his wife Cathy. They moved to Fremont st in Somerville where they raised 3 children. Brian, Kelly and Matt. Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Dave Cremins →

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. Knitted, crochet or handmade fleece accepted. Please contact Debby Higgins at 617-625-6600, ext. 2321. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information →

We do not ask for your poor or your hungry. We do not want your tired and sick. It is your corrupt we claim.

I was working the other day on a project, and I had random thoughts and memories running through my head. They spanned over 40 years and encompassed a lot of politics and more specifically, politicians in Somerville. I was probably triggered by spending a little time with former Mayor Gene Brune last weekend amongst mutual friends. I remarked to the people who were there that Gene is one of the very few politicians I have known both politically and personally from when I was a small child that I am still friendly with today.

It struck me today that Gene did what the smart politicians have done over the years – make an impact, get some stuff done, then move on. In his case, he moved to a county seat, Mayor Capuano after him moved on to become a member of Congress, Mayor Gay moved back into private life and what has Mayor Curtatone done?

Hang around too long. That’s the problem. He has been a great mayor in years past, but should have moved on to a higher position somewhere. He exploded onto the political scene as someone more liberal than John Buonomo, but more approachable because he was a kid from the neighborhood – a good old boy – a Villen. So like others before him, liberal as they were, he got a pass. The old school crowd liked him, because they started to be picked off by the “progressives” in the 90’s and the early 00’s and with him at the helm one day, all would be right in the land of old school meets liberal minded progressiveness.

Now don’t get me wrong, marching down the path of liberalism suits a lot of folks around here. This is Liberal Nirvana, after all. It was like a match made in heaven. Good mayor finds national voice by turning what was already a hotbed of liberalism into a frenzied, Koolaid drinking mass of people who have long forgotten the old school Villens that are still here (or gone, but not far away).

The same old same old routine of doing things like nothing has ever changed, and then being outraged at having to explain yourself in 2017 has now created an environment akin to what caused Trump to be elected President in the first place. People want change, but for the right reasons.

They want developers to held accountable in a market where profits are more important than creating affordable housing. They want to be able to understand why a stupid banner that sends the wrong kind of message to its residents and the police that are charged with their safety is still on City Hall moths and months later. They want to know why a rally is held to support policies that are far removed from the every day citizen with these city borders instead of taking care of business right here at home, in this city.

People thought I was crazy when I said early on that Trump had a chance, because while he was far from perfect as a person, nevermind a candidate for President, he still wants this county to become great again by taking care of veterans, elderly, creating jobs and housing that is affordable. A lot of those people not only voted for Trump, but now see how taking care of business at home is more important that being bogged down in the mire of bureaucracy on a global scale.

Which is why it’s time. Time for me to make an early prediction, like I did so early in the Presidential race that people actually threatened me and created a hate page in my name. My prediction is that it is time for this mayor to move along. It is time for new blood. It is time for someone to step up and continue on the good work the last several mayors have done, including the present one.

Now is the time to move away from threatening business people and residents because they speak up about what they think is wrong. Now is the time to not parade around with police escorts because you think you might be assaulted. Now is the time for this city to wake up – and choose someone who will take what has been good work and maybe reach back into the community to those forgotten folk who are still here – still somehow live here, own a business here, spend time here.

It’s time for change. People need to speak up. It’s not just me, or a couple of my friends, out of 85,000+ people who reside here – get involved, stop the shenanigans and the flip flopping from old school thinking to neo-liberal idealism. It’s ok to pray at both churches, just don’t forget the parishioners.

I thought of a joke on a blog from over a decade ago – someone had coined the acronym ABC – Anyone But Curtatone. It doesn’t seem all that funny anymore. It kinda sounds pretty serious. It kinda sounds good right about now. It’s time to drain the swamp here in the Ville, people. #GMK #GTBTP

Somerville celebrates summer with fireworks at Trum Field on Thursday, June 29, 2017, from 6:30 to 11:00 pm. Continue reading Somerville Fireworks →

Enjoy FREE breakfast and lunch prepared by Somerville’s award-winning Food and Nutrition Services Department, available all summer for youth under the age of 19. Look for the Food and Nutrition truck to get your nutritious free meal! For more information, please visit http://www.somerville.k12.ma.us/summermeals

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, June 26, the 175th day of 2017 with 190 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:08 and sunset is @ 8:25. 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: 1096 – Peter the Hermit’s crusaders forced their way across Sava, Hungary. 
Continue reading GOOD DAY – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Hi Bill,

Nice talking to you today. Here’s the picture I took. It was taken today (June 26, 2017)

This is the Royal Caribbean headquarters in Port of Miami Florida and where I am a stationed across the street here staring at this flag every day. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Royal Caribbean Rainbow Flag Over Old Glory, Is It Being Flown Correctly? →

By William Tauro 

Was the recent closing of the McGrath Highway offramp that leads down to target and Burger King in the best interest of the residents and business owners of Somerville or was it a big mistake?  Continue reading Stalled Developments PartV /Let’s Re-Open the McGrath Highway Offramp  →

Union Square, Somerville – Susan McDonald-Nionakis of Mansfield Street has announced her candidacy for Ward 2 School Committee. Continue reading Susan McDonald-Nionakis Announces Candidacy for Ward 2 School Committee →

Photo:Former Mayor of Medford, Michael McGlynn poses by trucks in the Indoor Playground for his grandson

Photo:Medford Mayor Stephanie Burke on the Pre-K Reading Loft with her favorite book, Runaway Bunny Continue reading NOW OPEN – KINGDOM ROCK CHILDREN’S VILLAGE →

Dear Somerville Speak Up Line,

We already live in a politically charged climate. Unfortunately we now live in a racist climate as well. 

The elephant in the
room thats causing the problem is the “BLACK LIVES MATTER” banner on city hall! All lives matter peroid. We were taught this in kindegarten its as simple as sharing we are all equal. 
Continue reading Letter to the Editor:But Don’t All Lives Matter? →

I, Officer Michael McCarey, report the following summary of events based on direct and indirect interview with the persons named.

  Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Ian TOSTI (OUI Liquor) →

I, Officer Roger Desrochers, report the following summary of events based on direct interview with the persons named.

 
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Kiah BOSTICK (ABDW) →

On June 23, 2017, at approximately 15:30 hours, I, Officer Rivera, while in full uniform and working as Alpha 1, responded to Home Depot, 75 Mystic Avenue, with Alpha 3, Officer Fusco, for a report of a shoplifter who was exiting the store through the garden area. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Steven LIBERGE (Larceny) Home Depot Somerville →

The following is a summary of the details related to this incident.

     On June 23, 2017 at approximately 14:00 hours I was dispatched to the Goodwill Store located at 230 Elm Street for a shoplifter. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Paolo SETTIPANE (Shoplifting, AB Police, Resisting) Goodwill Store on Elm Street →

The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident #17037680:

Members of the Somerville Police Department Drug Control Unit initiated a drug investigation of Mr. Cameron Linehan and his alleged role in the ongoing distribution of MDMA. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Cameron LINEHAN (Traffick Methamphetamine), William BROWN (PWID B, Possess B, C & E) & Ivan VASIN (PWID A & B) →

On 06/22/2017, at approximately 21:00, I Officer Brioso (East 3), along with Officer Moreira (East 4) was dispatched to 3 Dartmouth St for a report of an injured party. BREEN, Wendy called 911 to report that her brother BREEN, Robert was intoxicated and had fallen causing a laceration to his head. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Robert BREEN (AB Police, AB Public, Disorderly, Resisting) & Wendy BREEN (ABDW, Resisting) →

Photos by East Somerville Somervillens
Continue reading 2017 East Somerville Reunion Photos at The City Club →

On the morning of June 19th, 2017, while in uniform, I was assigned to marked unit East-1. At 6:47 AM, I was dispatched, along with East-4, Ofc. Bork, to 1XX Glen Street for a report of a possible B&E in progress. The reporting party also stated to Somerville Police Dispatch, that the suspect was Mr. Frank CHAN. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Frank CHAN (B&E) →

06/19/2017 06:47:26

109

GLEN ST

CHAN , FRANK

109 GLEN STREET SOMERVILLE MA

B AND E FOR MISDEMEANOR C266 S
Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 6/19/17-6/26/17 →

PICTURED: TONY ELKA AND ALY LOPEZ
Chefs in Shorts” to Benefit Non-Profit Future Chefs

Somerville resident and former student of the nonprofit now thriving and pursuing dream of becoming a chef
Continue reading Somerville Resident Shares Experience w/non-Profit Future Chefs →

By Bob Katzen 

   THE HOUSE AND SENATE: This week’s roll calls are from the week of June 19-23. The report shows how local senators and representatives voted on House and Senate versions of a bill making changes and imposing new regulations on how the state will regulate the retail sale and cultivation of marijuana. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 42 – Report No. 25 June 19-23, 2017 →

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By Martin Polignone

Good friends and old and new supporters came to get on board for what will now be a contested race for the ward one alderman seat. ” Matt has paid the dues, returned the calls and been out there in the snowstorms” remarked one supporter. Continue reading Ward One Alderman Matt McLaughlin Campaign Kickoff BBQ a Great Turnout →

Photos by Anna Rebelo

By Joe DiGirolamo
This past Saturday under beautiful clear skies over the Mystic River, the Annual Blessing of the Fleet Celebration took place. 
Continue reading 2017 Somerville/Medford Blessing of the Fleet on the Mystic  →

Photos by Frank Santangelo 

By William Tauro 

Hundreds of Somerville residents celebrated Somerville Family Fun Day 2017 this past Saturday afternoon at Trum Field. 
Continue reading Somerville Family Fun Day 2017 →

Submit you’re news tip confidentially to Wmtauro@bostonnewsgroup.com

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, June 25, the 174th day of 2017 with 191 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:07 and sunset is @ 8:25. 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: 0841 – Charles the Bald and Louis the German defeated Lothar at Fontenay.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

By Judy Locchi Jacobs 

I wondered if Joe ever played the board game Monopoly as a child—and what it would be like to have Joe as an opponent. We have already witnessed this in the media, haven’t we? I came across this interesting study of the game Monopoly and what is believed to be gained by playing it– Continue reading Mayor Joe’s Somerville Monopoly →

Dear Billy and Somerville News Weekly Speak Up Line:

Somerville the “All America City” a.k.a. “The envelope Please” Elected officials are suppose to SERVE the citizens, In MA, especially Somerville, elected officials feel it makes them ENTITLED to take care of themselves and their friends first. To hell with the residents.  Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Bring on the Feds in Somerville to Clean House →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, June 24, the 173rd day of 2017 with 192 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:07 and sunset is @ 8:25. 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: 1314 – Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce won over Edward II of England at the Battle of Bannockburn in Scotland. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

By Judy Locchi Jacobs 

​Where do I begin? It’s been a hell of a week bouncing around from meeting to meeting—two on the same night at different locations, and at the same time. If you have experienced last minute cancellations, lack of rescheduling, and relocation of meetings – you’re not alone.
Continue reading Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Lies Somerville’s Future →

Dear Invited Guests, Friends and Allies of Labor,
 
The Somerville Labor Coalition will be holding a political candidates night on Tuesday June 27, 2017 5pm Somerville City Club. The event will be televised on local SCATV and moderated by the host of Greater Somerville’s Joe Lynch. Continue reading Reminder about the Somerville Labor Coalition Candidate’s Night Event at the Somerville City Club on June 27th at 5:00PM. →

BOSTON – Yesterday the Massachusetts Senate passed S.2090, sponsored by Senator Patricia Jehlen (D-Somerville), Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Marijuana Policy, which would ensure the public health and safety of patient and consumer access to medical and adult use of marijuana in the Commonwealth. Continue reading Massachusetts Senate Passes Omnibus Marijuana Legislation →

Mayor Stephanie M. Burke is currently seeking a resident to fill a vacant position on the 7-person Medford Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) board.
Continue reading Medford Mayor Burke Seeks Brooks Estate Board Member →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, June 23, the 172nd day of 2017 with 193 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:07 and sunset is @ 8:25. The New Moon is exact @ 10:32 PM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1683 – William Penn signed a friendship treaty with Lenni Lenape Indians in Pennsylvania. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

GORMAN, Joan M. (Murray) 85 years of age. Of Medford, formerly of Charlestown, Somerville & So. Yarmouth June 22, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Thomas A. Gorman. Devoted mother of Christine Cullison & husband Harold of Long Boat Key, FL., Kathryn Rodrigues of Somerville, Michael Gorman & wife Judy of Gray, ME., Erin DiBenedetto & husband Joe of Medford Continue reading Somerville Remembering JOAN M. (MURRAY) GORMAN →

By Judy Locchi Jacobs 
Be sure to follow us this coming week as we break the story:Stalled Developments Part V/Conflicts and the Inner Circle at Somerville City Hall/Somerville the Cash Cow
An Exclusive Only on The Somerville News Weekly 

Good evening,

First and foremost, I’d like to thank my Committee to Elect Chairwoman Katie Gradowski for overseeing the campaign moving forward. Continue reading Guillermo for Ward 1 School Committee Campaign Launch @ Casey’s Bar Thursday, June 29th 7pm-9pm  →

This Thursday 6/22/17 (Tonite)at 6:00 at the VNA building at 259 Lowell St where there will be a vote for or against the project.

Lowell St sidewalk and street repaving work this summer, starting soon! — D&R Paving will begin work on all of Lowell St — from Somerville Ave. to Medford St — in about 2 weeks. First up, taking up to 2 months, is work to make the sidewalks more ADA compliant, starting at Somerville Ave & moving north to Magoun Sq. Continue reading Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang:Somerville Street Repaving Work Updates →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, June 22, the 171st day of 2017 with 194 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:25. 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: 1558 – The French took the French town of Thioville from the English.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

By Joe Curtatone 

Lots of interesting stuff in this piece. First and foremost is the acknowledgment that we need a much more robust public transit system in order to reduce our statewide carbon footprint. Continue reading Somerville Mayor Curtatone on Public Transit System and on Quote: “We can’t plan for yesterday, which is what we usually do” →

Breakstone, White & Gluck and our Project KidSafe campaign were pleased to donate bicycle helmets to every 5th grader in Somerville Public Schools this month. To the kids, we wish you a safe and healthy summer! Continue reading Somerville Police Department Project KidSafe Campaign  →

It’s the summer of zoning (and, yes, that’s more exciting than it sounds)! The City’s zoning regulates what can be built in your neighborhood, what changes you can make to your home or business, and many other things that make Somerville look and feel the way it does. Continue reading Somerville Zoning-Zoning Overhaul  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, June 21, the 170th day of 2017 with 195 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:24. 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: 1404 – Owain Glyndwr established a Welsh Parliament at Machynlleth and was crowned Prince of Wales.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

(Somerville, MA) Naveo Credit Union member Allison Sciarratta was the grand prize winner of the annual Cooperative Credit Union Association’s 7th & 8th Grade Student Essay Contest. Sciarratta was selected as the winner out of nearly 800 entries from the across the state. Continue reading Somerville:Naveo Credit Union member, Allison Sciarratta, wins Cooperative Credit Union Association’s annual 7th & 8th Grade Student Essay Contest. →

Unions to host candidate night
 

The Somerville Labor Coalition will hold a candidate night on June 27 at 5:00 PM at the Somerville City Club, 20 Inner Belt Rd, Somerville.
Continue reading Somerville Labor Coalition to host candidate night, June 27 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, June 20, the 169th day of 2017 with 196 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:24. 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: 0451 – Roman and Barbarian warriors brought Attila’s army to a halt at the Catalaunian Plains in eastern France. – [x] Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Click on link below to read June 20th, 2017 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online!:June 20th, 2017 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online!

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

Sent in by our readers!
– [x] Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Frank Santagelo, Sal DiDomenico, Josh McCann, John Eleftherakis, Mike Delgizzi, Roger Fisk, John Cannon, Kenneth Carroll, Karen A. Jenner and Anthony Legee

Sent in by our readers!
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week  →

By Frank Santangelo 

Meet this week’s Special Person of the Week:Chad Mazza 

Mr. Mazza currently serves as Principle of Winter Hill Community Innovation School, Somerville’s first Innovation School.  Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week:Chad Mazza →

Click on link below to view video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRujJ1FbMKg&sns=em

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. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information →

Construction for phase one of the Winter Hill Schoolyard project is scheduled to begin on the Thurston St. level on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. The first phase involves transferring the asphalt court on the lower level into a turf playing field. Continue reading Winter Hill Schoolyard Construction Set to Begin June 21 →

RUN/WALK…..Rattle And Hum along the Charles River on June 29th @ the Marathon Sports “Under A Blood Red Cambridge Sky 5Km in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Continue reading RUN/WALK…..Rattle And Hum on the Charles River on June 29th →

Dear Somerville News Weekly Speak Up Line,

We need a bill signed off by Congress that simply states the American flag may be flown freely anywhere in the United States of America as long as flag etiquette is observed, Continue reading Letter to the Editor:American Flag Flown Freely Bill →

With the recent passing of Union Square Zoning, the redevelopment transition in the Union Square neighborhood is taking off. Continue reading Somerville Residents Invited to Participate in Union Square Neighborhood Council →

On 6/15/2017, I (Officer Devin Schneider) was in full uniform while assigned to marked unit East-3 during the evening shift. The following report is a summary of the events that I witnessed, as they pertain to incident #17035885:
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Jeddasia WARNER (Forge/Utter CC) Credit Card Fraud at Citizens Bank Union Square →

On 06/13/2017, I, Officer Christopher Collette was assigned to Somerville marked unit East Four. At approximately 12:19 hours, I was dispatched to Stop and Shop at 775 McGrath Highway for a shoplifting where the suspect was still on scene. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Kerby CETOUTE (Shoplifting, Malden Warrent)Somerville Super Stop & Shop →

06/13/2017 11:42:13

34

BAY STATE AV

DEVINE , RACHEL

34 BAYSTATE AVE SOMERVILLE MA
Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 6/12/17-6/19/17 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, June 19, the 168th day of 2017 with 197 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:24. 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: 0240 BC – Eratosthenes estimated the circumference of the Earth using two sticks. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

By Bob Katzen 
   
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on the only roll call from the week of June 12-16.
4 PERCENT TAX HIKE ON MILLIONAIRES ON THE BALLOT IN NOVEMBER 2018 (H 3933)
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 32 – Report No. 24 June 12-16, 2017 →

Hello William and Somerville Speak Up Line,

Fire Department Coffee has partnered with Sons of the Flag to aid burn survivors across the nation. Beginning July 1st, Fire Department Coffee will donate 20% of all online sales to the Sons of the Flag organization. The campaign will run from July 1 through July 16, 2017. Can you help us spread the word on this great campaign? Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Fire Dept. Coffee Partners with Sons of the Flag →

June 6, 2017 – Community Cooks is one of 100 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 each through Cummings Foundation’s “$100K for 100” program. Continue reading Somerville-based nonprofit receives Cummings Foundation grant:Community Cooks awarded $100,000 →

By Michelle Sinclair 
Continue reading Sail Boston 2017 Photos by Michelle Sinclair  →

Photos by Frank Santagelo 

By William Tauro 

The only things better for us from the newsroom watching the great Parade of Sails in Boston harbor this past weekend from the decks of The Somerville News Weekly Newsboat the ‘Miss Somerville News Weekly II’ was seeing several Somerville Police officers on a Quincy Police Marine Unit boat patrol boat in the inner harbor that was provided support and security. Continue reading Sail Boston 2017 and The Somerville Police Department →

Dear Billy and Somerville News Weekly Speak Up Line,

So let me ask people this. My parent’s live in the sommerville housing unit at 1 capen court. Today my father and mother where visited by the chief of police of the sommerville housing authority. Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Is Somerville Evicting Vets Now Who Fly Flags? →

Photo by Frank Santagelo 

By William Tauro 

This past Sunday morning, the Somerville Department of Public Works had their employees busy setting up for the “How to Fix the World” event today in Union Sq. Happy Father’s day!
About the “How to fix the World Event:
Event Date:  Continue reading Somerville How to Fix World Event  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, June 18, the 167th day of 2017 with 198 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:23. 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: 1155 – Frederick I Barbarossa was crowned emperor of Rome.  Continue reading Happy Father’s Day! GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, June 17, the 166th day of 2017 with 199 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:23. 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: 0362 – Emperor Julian issued an edict banning Christians from teaching in Syria.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Photos by Frank Santangelo

By William Tauro 

This past Saturday morning, dozens of Somerville residents attended an event at Prospect Hill Tower, site of the first flag raising in 1776.   
Continue reading Somerville Flag Day 2017 Celebration/Tour of Prospect Hill Tower Photos  →

Mrs. Carol A. (Greenwood) Campbell, of Weston, formerly of Waltham, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at the Miriam Boyd Parlin Hospice Residence in Wayland. She was 75. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Carol A. (Greenwood) Campbell →

Dear Friends – in addition to PhotoDrawings, another creative outlet is my garden. Continue reading I’m on the Somerville Garden Tour! →

The Little Sisters of the Poor, Jeanne Jugan Residence on Highland Avenue were chosen among over 500 applicants to be one of 100 charities to receive a grant of $100,000 as part of this year’s Cumming Foundation 100K for 100 program.  Continue reading The Little Sisters of the Poor – grateful recipients of the Cummings Foundation Grant →

The Somerville News Weekly is a local news publication that keeps you up to date on what’s going on in and around Somerville that’s viewed by thousands of our daily readers!
Continue reading THANK YOU SOMERVILLE FOR MAKING SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY YOUR #1 LOCAL NEWS SOURCE! →

Prix Fixe dinner menus, specialty “Fluff” menu items and cocktails, discounts available at participating businesses. Check http://www.somervillema.gov/Somerville175 for full list.

SOMERVILLE – As part of Somerville’s year-long celebration of its 175th Anniversary, we are honoring our city’s “foodie” culture and showcasing the wonderfully diverse and delicious cuisines. Continue reading Somerville Celebrates “Foodie Month” in June with Events in More than 20 Local Restaurants & Shops →

Twenty flotillas of tall ships will arrive in Boston Harbor on June 17th for the magnificent Parade of Sail at the Sail Boston Festival. Featuring the largest fleet of tall ships since 2000, this regatta and waterfront celebration honors the city’s rich maritime history and heritage. Continue reading Sail Boston 2017: Tall Ships Regatta and Waterfront Festival →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, June 16, the 165th day of 2017 with 200 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:05 and sunset is @ 8:23. 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: 0455 – Rome was sacked by the Vandal army. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

By William Tauro 

Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone posting this on his Facebook page at 10:05pm on Wednesday: 
Continue reading Is Somerville Mayor Curtatone Fueling the Fire and Spinning Politics? →

It’s an election year in Somerville, and as you may know, I am running for re-election for a third two-year term as Ward 5 Alderman.  Continue reading I’m running for re-election as Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang →

Join me Billy Tauro on WMEX Radio 1510AM live this Friday night June 16th from 6-8pm on the Joey Carroll Show. I’ll be talking about my favorite subjects, Somerville City Hall, Draining the Swamp, a new breakthrough in the 25-year-old Deanna Cremin murder case that our news publication’s investigative reporters revealed and the ‘Big Bluff’ that Somerville isn’t a sanctuary city and hasn’t been one for over 30 years! So put your seatbelts on, put your feet up, get some popcorn and enjoy the ride!

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, June 15, the 164th day of 2017 with 201 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:05 and sunset is @ 8:22. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Locals can enjoy a unique cultural exchange through homestay

Boston, MA (June 8, 2017) – The American Homestay Network (AHN-USA) is looking for local families to open their homes to students and teachers from China as they travel across the US on a summer learning tour. Continue reading Call for Somerville Families to Welcome International Students to Boston →

New partnership with Paddle Boston, increased programming with Gentle Giant Rowing Club to expand waterfront recreation offerings for Somerville residents. Continue reading Somerville Parks & Recreation Department to Oversee Maintenance, Increase Programming at Boat House →

With the news of the United States withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement, climate change is on the minds of many. Continue reading Opportunities to get involved with Somerville Climate Forward →

Somerville Media Center announces its 2017 Cinema Somerville July series. Cinema Somerville is an outdoor movie series at the Somerville Community Growing Center (22 Vinal Ave). The event series is free and is open to the community-at-large. Continue reading Cinema Somerville Outdoor Movies Series →

Please join Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston, the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, MassDOT and Beacon St. Reconstruction Project staff on Monday, June 26, for a community meeting to discuss the ongoing roadway reconstruction. Continue reading Somerville Community Meeting to Discuss Beacon Street Project, June 26 →

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Due to the many downed trees in Somerville and surrounding areas, I’m getting calls/messages about nests with baby birds that have been displaced.  
Continue reading A Message from Somerville Animal Control  →

Dear Somerville Speak up Line,

What is this we hear about Federal Realty sold to MGH so now Somerville will not get a huge tax payout due to MGH being a non profit ?????
Continue reading Letter to the Editor:What’s Up With This In Somerville and Federal Realty? →

Photos by Mary Marshall

By William Tauro 

 The 2017 TASTE OF SOMERVILLE Featured sixty-plus local restaurants, Food trucks, Brewers and wineries. 
Continue reading 2017 Taste of Somerville at Powderhouse Park →

I testified at the State House supporting paid family medical leave, particularly the amendment supporting a week of paid vacation for returning veterans and their families. Continue reading Ward1 Alderman Matthew McLaughlin Testifies at State House →

There are way too many great options in Somerville to pick just one restaurant for our 175th birthday dinner, so instead, we’ll be enjoying food and drinks from all over the city. Foodie Month kicks off today with Taste of Somerville in the Park and continues throughout the month with local eateries offering prix fixe meals, discounts, and special Fluff menu items to celebrate the marshmallowy concoction’s 100th birthday.
So far participants include: Bon Me Foods, La Posada Restaurant, Tasting Counter, Daddy Jones Bar, Casa B Tapas and Cocktail & Rum Bar, Kung Fu Tea Davis Sq., Saloon, Cuisine en Locale, Whole Foods Market, Foundry on Elm, Mem Tea, El Potro Mexican Bar & Grill, Brass Union, The Independent, Manoa Fish, Somerville Brewing – Slumbrew, and River Bar. Don’t forget to check somervillema.gov/somerville175 for updates and to see if additional restaurants have joined in. #Somerville175