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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

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RUCKER , PHYLECIA

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

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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 

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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 →