Celebrate Free Open Streets event to feature live music, family-friendly activities, food, and more!

SOMERVILLE – Celebrate the season at “Seize the Summer,” the August installment of the City’s SomerStreets festival, on Sunday, Aug. 6, from 2 to 6 p.m. between Davis Square and Teele Square on Holland Street. Continue reading Seize the Summer’ at SomerStreets on Holland St., Sunday August 6 →

SAVE THE DATES:October 6 through 8, 2017
a wide variety of events planned in Somerville, Cambridge, & Boston
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL
“Best of Boston for 2017:
Continue reading HONK! FESTIVAL 12TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF ACTIVIST STREET BANDS →

Photo:left to right Luke Delaney, Eli Delaney founder of My Little Buddy’s Boat, Medford (Captain ) and Mayor Stephanie Muccini Burke and Mark Burgess- events co organizer and Mass Bass Nation representative

Photos by Elaine Tassinari, Jimmy Deoliveira and Joe DiGirolamo

By Joe DiGirolamo
Continue reading 2017 Fishin’with a Mission  Autism Awareness Event →

Please join us for our summer special After Hours Underbones at Redbones. No Cover. Free appetizers. Excellent Networking. Continue reading Somerville Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at Redbones →

Enjoy delicious Redbones BBQ, beer and wine on 

Monday, July 31 (rain date Aug. 8) from 5:00 – 9:00 pm.  

All proceeds to benefit the Somerville Homeless Coalition.

By Frank Santangelo

Brigadier General Richard F. Johnson is currently assigned as the Land Component Commander, Massachusetts National Guard. He advises the Adjutant General regarding Army issues and is responsible for all aspects of training, readiness, and force development for the Massachusetts Army National Guard. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week:Former Somerville Alderman/Massachusetts Army National Guard Brigadier General Richard F. Johnson →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, July 31, the 209th day of 2017 with 156 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:34 and sunset is @ 8:05. 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: 1498 – Christopher Columbus, on his third voyage to the Western Hemisphere, arrived at the island of Trinidad.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident 17045767:

On Thursday, July 27, 2017, I was working in the Somerville Police Drug Unit as Delta-18. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Curtis PRESTON (Drug, Dist/Poss Class B, Firearm Carry with Ammo, Dangerous Weapon Carry…) →

07/26/2017 03:56:47

125

JAQUES ST

CLARK , ASHAUN

50 MEMORIAL RD SOMERVILLE MA

DRUG, POSSESS TO DISTRIB CLASS
Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 7/25 – 7/31 →

Photo:Candidates endorsed by Our Revolution Somerville. From left: Payton Corbett (candidate for mayor), Ben Ewen-Campen (candidate for Ward 3 Alderman), JT Scott (candidate for Ward 2 Alderman), Will Mbah (candidate for Alderman-at-Large), Mary Jo Rossetti (candidate for Alderman-At-Large), Bill White (candidate for Alderman-At-Large). Not pictured: Matt McLaughlin (candidate for Ward 1 Alderman), Jesse Clingan (candidate for Ward 4 Alderman), Mark Niedergang (candidate for Ward 5 Alderman), Lance Davis (candidate for Ward 6 Alderman). 
Continue reading Candidates Endorsed by Our Revolution Somerville  →

ALMONTE, C.S., FATHER ALFRED P.

83, a Scalabrinian missionary, died on Thursday, July 27, 2017. He was born in Providence on June 14, 1934, the son of the late Alexander and Mary (Russo) Almonte.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering Father Alfred Almonte →

The hardest part of any election campaign is fundraising. Continue reading Emily Ackman For School Committee Ward One →

By Judy Locchi Jacobs 

Poseidon, God of water was known for his unyielding temper and overbearing arrogance. Those who angered him became victims of his wrath. 
He was known for causing floods, sea storms and unleashed his sea monsters on his enemies.  Continue reading Poseidon’s Wrath – Somerville Residents Getting Soaked by Increased Water & Sewer Bills →

By William Tauro 

The Times has brought its approach to media reporting in Somerville to another all time low with their crazy antics and phony character-plants that are trolling Facebook. All this while being egged-on by the Mayor and his administration as a distraction, fueled by more political games. It’s a sad day when the Mayor, facing a Primary (and if he’s lucky a General) election, has to turn to phony characters on Facebook to divert breaking news about his administration’s downfalls. Continue reading Times Riding Sad Times →

By Bob Katzen 

   THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local legislators’ votes on roll calls from the week of July 24-28.
GOV. BAKER’S MASSHEALTH CHANGES (H 3822) Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 42 -Report No. 30 July 24-28, 2017 →

Representative Geoff Diehl will formally announce his candidacy on Tuesday, August 1st.
Continue reading Diehl for Senate Kick Off Tour →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, July 30, the 208th day of 2017 with 157 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:33 and sunset is @ 8:06. 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: 1502 – Christopher Columbus landed at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off the coast of Honduras during his fourth voyage.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

The big top tent goes up again near Union Square, as OPENAIR Circus returns for its 32nd annual performances. Continue reading Somerville’s OPENAIR Circus Performances Are Coming  →

By William Tauro 

Early Friday afternoon, a Cataldo Ambulance transportation bus while in traffic burst into flames on Prospect Stret just past Webster Avenue at Bennet Court directly across the street from Dunkin Donuts.   Continue reading Ambulance Bus Fire in Union Square Somerville  →

Our condolences go out to DeAmato Family for the loss of Father Norbert DeAmato.  Continue reading Somerville Remembering Father Norbert DeAmato →

Photo credit AP File

By Joe Curtatone 

There are those who would force us to adopt cruel, nonsensical, failed policing policies. They want us to tear families apart and heighten tension for people all across our city. Continue reading Mayor Joe Curtatone on Sanctuary City Ice Raids →

I’d like some feedback from residents dealing with unexplained hikes in water bills. My bill doubled this quarter. $875 to $1700

Has anyone else had a similar experience?

 By Martin Polignone 

Once again the seniors at Cobble Hill enjoyed a great BBQ and their favorite DJ Alan LaBella that never fails to get everyone dancing and singing along to old and new tunes. Continue reading Cobble Hill Elders Have Annual Summer BBQ Extravaganza →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, July 29, the 207th day of 2017 with 158 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:32 and sunset is @ 8:08. 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: 1588 – The English defeated the Spanish Armada in the Battle of Gravelines.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Last week, Senator Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville) and her colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which guarantees reasonable accommodations and safety measures for pregnant workers. Continue reading Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Signed Into Law →

Weather permitting, both Prospect St. and Webster Ave. will be permanently changed to accommodate two-way traffic as of Saturday, July 29, by approximately 3 p.m. Continue reading REMINDER: Prospect St/Webster Ave Traffic Change Happens THIS WEEKEND →

Somerville and Medford State Representative Christine P. Barber voted with House colleagues Wednesday to reject an amendment Governor Baker made to the fiscal year 2018 budget that would have cut eligibility and benefits for MassHealth, the Commonwealth’s Medicaid program for low-income families.
Continue reading REPRESENTATIVE BARBER, HOUSE VOTE TO REJECT GOVERNOR BAKER’S HARMFUL MASSHEALTH CUTS →

BOSTON – This week, Senator Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville) and her colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed An Act for language opportunity for our kids (S.2125), also known as the LOOK Bill. Continue reading Senate Passes Bill to Expand Language Opportunities for Students →

(BOSTON) – Governor Charlie Baker signed into law a bill that fully implements consumer access to adult-use marijuana while creating a robust public health and safety framework. Senator Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville), Senate Chair of the Joint Marijuana Policy Committee, served on the six-member conference committee responsible for negotiating the final bill. Continue reading Comprehensive Marijuana Legislation Signed Into Law →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, July 28, the 206th day of 2017 with 159 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:31 and sunset is @ 8:09. 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: 1821 – Peru declared its independence from Spain. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

SOMERVILLE – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan visited 85 campers today at Somerville Department of Recreation Summer Camp ranging in age from 6 – 13-years-old to teach them about how they can keep themselves and others safe this summer. Continue reading District Attorney Ryan Teaches Somerville Recreation Department Campers About Summer Safety →

BOSTON – Today Massachusetts Senate President Stan Rosenberg (D-Amherst) announced that Senator Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville) has been appointed to the leadership role of Assistant Majority Leader. Continue reading Jehlen Named Senate Assistant Majority Leader →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, July 27, the 205th day of 2017 with 160 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:30 and sunset is @ 8:12. 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: 1214 – At the Battle of Bouvines in France, Philip Augustus of France defeated John of England. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, July 26, the 204th day of 2017 with 161 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:29 and sunset is @ 8:11. 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: 1775 – A postal system was established by the 2nd Continental Congress of the United States. The first Postmaster General was Benjamin Franklin.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Click on link below to read:July 25th, 2017 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online! July 25th, 2017 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online!

*Programs and broadcast times can change due to event addition or cancellation.

CITY TV 13/22
Continue reading EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS –SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE CONNECTION City TV (13 RCN/22 COMCAST) & Educational Channel 15 (15) →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, July 25, the 203rd day of 2017 with 162 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:28 and sunset is @ 8:12. 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: 0326 – Constantine refused to carry out the traditional pagan sacrifices.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

If your kids are playing sports in junior high or high school program anytime this year in Massachusetts please read:  Continue reading We Support The Makayla Fund  →

Somerville Pop Warner will be holding a registration / meet and greet on Monday, July 31, 2017 at Foss Park (by the pool entrance) from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm.  Continue reading Somerville Pop Warner Football and Cheer Update  →

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

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

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Ned D’alelio, Tricia DiPasquale, Marisa Tauro, Joan Campo McKenna, Ada Lam, Richard Nilsson, John Serpico, Doc D’Errico, Mark A. Tocci, Bobby Biagiotti, Jimmy Del Ponte, Janice Delory, Anna Buonopane, Jesse Clingan, Corey Norton, Mark Niedergang, Robert Carnes, Mario Oliveira, Doti Wedge-Metivier, Lenny Russell, Robert Leung and Happy 12th Birthday to Mike Bowler 

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

Photos by Frank Santangelo 

Hundreds of residents joined the Somerville Arts Council and SomerVIVA, the City’s immigrant outreach program this past weekend for the fourth annual “Haiti and Brazil Hit The ‘Ville Festival,”, an ArtsUnion festival. 
Continue reading Somerville’s 2017 Haiti and Brazil Hit The ‘Ville Festival →

By Frank Santangelo 

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week: Mike Cabral

Mike Cabral fulfilled his dream and became a Somerville Police Officer in 1987. During his career he rose through the SPD as a Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Deputy Chief and acting Chief in 2010. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week:Mike Cabral →

“America’s Night Out Against Crime” to feature Fire and Police demonstrations, children’s activities and games, performances, and more. Continue reading National Night Out in Somerville: August 1 at Foss Park →

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Continue reading This Week’s Somerville Police Department Warrant Arrests  →

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

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, July 24, the 202nd day of 2017 with 163 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:27 and sunset is @ 8:13. 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: 1847 – Mormon leader Brigham Young and his followers arrived in the valley of the Great Salt Lake in present-day Utah.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

By Bob Katzen 
 
Senate 31-6 approved and sent to the House a bill requiring that all public schools offering a comprehensive sexual health education curriculum must “provide medically accurate, age-appropriate sexual health education.”   Continue reading LAWMAKERS DISCUSS SEX EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS (S 2113) →

 By Bob Katzen 

 The Senate 38-0, approved and sent to Gov. Baker the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act that prohibits an employer from discriminating against, refusing to employ or firing a woman because she is pregnant or has a condition related to pregnancy. Continue reading FAIRNESS FOR PREGNANT WORKERS →

By Bob Katzen 

The House 136-11, Senate 32-6, approved and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker a conference committee compromise version of a bill changing some provisions and adding other provisions to the law, approved by voters on the 2016 ballot, legalizing the possession, growing and sale of marijuana. Continue reading REGULATE MARIJUANA VOTING ON BEACON HILL  →

By Bob Katzen 
   
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local legislators’ votes on roll calls from the week of July 17-21. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 42-Report No. 29 July 17-21, 2017 →

Report entered by SPD Records Personnel based upon report bat SHA “(LC)”

The following is a brief summary of facts pertaining to incident # 17044184.

  Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Zanterius BROADUS (Disorderly) →

On 07/18/2017, I, Officer Christopher Collette was assigned to Somerville marked unit East One. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Ralph MILORD (VCO-Poss of Dangerous Weapon, Dangerous Weapon Carry, Shoplifting) →

07/18/2017 11:15:43

401

ASSEMBLY ROW

MILORD , RALPH

80 METROPOLITAN AVE HYDE PARK MA

VCO POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS WE
Continue reading Somerville Police Department Arrest Log 7/17-7/24 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, July 23, the 201st day of 2017 with 164 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:27 and sunset is @ 8:13. The New Moon is exact @ 5:47 AM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1715 – The first lighthouse in America was authorized for construction at Little Brewster Island, Massachusetts.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Hanoria Sullivan Born: October 2, 1939 Died:July 20, 2017

SULLIVAN, Hanoria (O’Connor) – Of Somerville, originally from County Kerry, Town of Killorglin, Ireland, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home on July 20, 2017. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Hanoria Sullivan →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, July 21, the 199th day of 2017 with 166 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:25 and sunset is @ 8:15. 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: 1733 – John Winthrop was granted the first honorary Doctor of Law Degree given by Harvard College in Cambridge, MA.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Precautions Encouraged, Avoid Mosquito Bites

 
SOMERVILLE – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is reporting that mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus, a potentially serious disease spread by mosquito bites, have been found in Cambridge, Boston, and Belmont so far this season. Continue reading WEST NILE VIRUS RISK IN SOMERVILLE ELEVATED TO MODERATE →

SOMERVILLE – UPDATE: Beginning on Saturday, July 29 (weather permitting), both Prospect St. and Webster Ave. will be converted to accommodate two-way vehicle and bicycle traffic. Continue reading Somerville-Prospect St., Webster Ave., to Convert to Two-Way Streets as of July 29, 2017 →

State Representative Christine P. Barber of Somerville and Medford voted last week to enact a $40.2 billion budget for fiscal year 2018 that includes funding for schools and local aid, key community programs, and a number of critical local projects.
Continue reading REP. BARBER VOTES FOR FY18 BUDGET, REJECTS MASSHEALTH CUTS →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, July 20, the 198th day of 2017 with 167 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:24 and sunset is @ 8:16. 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: 1801 – A 1,235 pound cheese ball was pressed at the farm of Elisha Brown, Jr. The ball of cheese was later loaded on a horse-driven wagon and presented to U.S. President Thomas Jefferson at the White House.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, July 19, the 197th day of 2017 with 168 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:23 and sunset is @ 8:17. 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: 1525 – The Catholic princes of Germany formed the Dessau League to fight against the Reformation.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, July 18, the 196th day of 2017 with 169 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:22 and sunset is @ 8:17. 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: 0064 – The Great Fire of Rome began.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Click on link below to read:July 18th, 2017 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online! July 18th, 2017 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online!

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 Donna (Sissy) Langill, Police Officer Barry Ward, Dominique Fiorentino, Jake Glejzer, Mark McCabe, Delio Susi Sr., John Fiore, Eileen Costa, Richard Spinosa, Kenny Manzi, Andre Green, Dianne DesRoches, Cheryl Cottis Ricci, Michelle McCollem Dasilva, John Buccelli, Kristen Glejzer, John Casey, George Barnoski, Jeff Northrup, Cheryl Chaille Horan, Margi Frattura, Debbie Brune Cabral, Patricia Talbot, Joanne Blundon, Ron Elwood, Frank Tello Jr, Vincent Chiappini and a Happy 80th Birthday to our good friend Margaret Barry Cottier!
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

By Bob Katz
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   THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on roll calls from prior Senate debate on the fiscal year 2018 budget approved by the Legislature and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.
$300,000 FOR CENTRALIZED PUBLIC HOUSING WAITING LIST (S 3) Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 42 – Report No. 28 July 10-14, 2017 →

For each haircut purchased, one free haircut certificate will be donated to a child in need prior to the start of the new school year through Hair Cuttery’s Share-A-Haircut Program.  
Continue reading Hair Cuttery Donates Back to School Haircuts to Thousands of Children in Need →

State Representative Christine P. Barber of Somerville and Medford voted last week to enact a $40.2 billion budget for fiscal year 2018 that includes funding for schools and local aid, key community programs, and a number of critical local projects.
Continue reading REP. BARBER VOTES FOR FY18 BUDGET, REJECTS MASSHEALTH CUTS →

By Frank Santangelo 

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Nancy Aylward

Over the last 27 years, most of you have no doubt had the pleasure of meeting, working with, being assisted by, or simply speaking with Nancy Aylward during her long tenure with the City of Somerville.  Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week:NANCY ROSS AYLWARD →

As part of our ongoing series for Older Americans Month, we caught up with Pina Mingace, a volunteer with the Somerville Council on Aging. She’s pointing to a painting at our office that she fell in love with. “People try to get me to play bingo,” she said. “But I’m a creative person. I need to be artistic!” Pina’s next adventure will be teaching an Italian language class at the Senior Center. #OAM17 #AgeOutLoud

Congratulations to FFOP Joshua McCann on his graduation July 14, 2017 from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Massachusetts Firefighting Academy 10 week recruit training program, Class 255.  Continue reading Somerville Fire Department Gets New Firefighter →

 
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 →

On 07/14/2017 I was dispatched to 62 Main Street for an alleged dispute that was taking place between a Male party, who would be identified as James Capobianco, and a cleanup crew who was on location at the request of Inspectional Services. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:James CAPOBIANCO (Disorderly, City Ordinance) →

07/14/2017 09:19:18

115

BROADWAY

GUILLEN , ELIAS

DISORDERLY CONDUCT c272 S53
Continue reading Somerville Police Department Arrest Log 7/10/17-7/17/17 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, July 17, the 195th day of 2017 with 170 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:21 and sunset is @ 8:18. 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: 1212 – The Moslems were crushed in the Spanish crusade. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

BATTINELLI, Thomas Of Somerville, on July 12, 2017, at age 88. Beloved husband of Evelyn (Talmo) and devoted father of Elisabeth Battinelli and her husband Zheng-Yi Chen of Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Thomas Battinelli →

Let’s help everybody have a fantastic summer! Please take what you need, Leave what you can, Above all be blessed. 

Somerville Blessing Boxes are located at Union Square Plaza and Statue Park Davis Square Continue reading PLEASE JOIN US IN GIVING TO THE SOMERVILLE BLESSING BOXES GROUP THIS SUMMER  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, July 16, the 194th day of 2017 with 171 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:20 and sunset is @ 8:19. 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: 1765 – Prime Minister of England Lord Greenville resigned and was replaced by Lord Rockingham. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

The Somerville Police Department was happy to announce the first Junior Police Academy for interested Somerville youth. Continue reading Somerville PD Announces First Junior Police Academy for Interested Somerville Youth →

Photos by Frank Santangelo 

By William Tauro 

This year’s ArtBeat artist who designed for our theme and products was:  Nicole Anguish with Daykamp Creative.  Continue reading Somerville ArtBeat 2017 Festival  →

By William Tauro 

Last week, building trustees Pat and John of Properzi Manor/Warren Ave Senior Housing Community of Somerville collected hundreds of flags from the Cambridge cemetery that were originally used at the cemetery on Memorial Day.  Continue reading Somerville Properzi Manor Seniors Display Their Patriotism With Flags →

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A full weekend of entertainment!

On August 11, 12 and 13, the Saint Rocco’s Feast Association will celebrate 88 years of tradition during their annual “Grande Festa”.
Continue reading 88th Annual Feast of St. Rocco to be held in Malden on August 11, 12 and 13, 2017 →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, July 15, the 193rd day of 2017 with 172 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:19 and sunset is @ 8:19. 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: 1099 – Jerusalem fell to the Crusaders.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Summer Street Hazardous Soil Clean Up to Begin near Davis Square
Neighbors Object to Health Risks, Inadequate Plan and Weak Oversight

Somerville, MA – This summer, more than 8,000 cubic yards of contaminated soil will be removed during the excavation phase of a new development behind the VFW George Dilboy Post in Davis Square. Continue reading Davis Square Residents on Summer Street Toxic Clean Up →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, July 14, the 192nd day of 2017 with 173 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:19 and sunset is @ 8:20. 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: 1223 – In France, Louis VIII succeeded his father, Philip Augustus.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Thank you to Roca Inc. for releasing their latest issue of Roca Ink, featuring Police Liason Jimmy Slattery’s work with Roca. Continue reading ROCA Recognizes Somerville Police Department’s James Slattery →

I sponsored a Resolution for Thursday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting asking that the Dept. of Homeland Security continue the Temporary Protected Status Program for folks from certain countries where the Temporary Protected Status Program is due to expire. Continue reading Alderman White Asks To Continue Temporary Protected Status Program →

BOSTON – Somerville resident Julia Wagner was the recipient of an award from the School of Nursing at MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston. Continue reading Somerville Resident Julia Wagner Receives Graduation Award from MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston →

4th annual festival moves to evening hours for the first time. Food, music, arts, kids’ activities and more bring two of Somerville’s largest communities together.  Continue reading Haiti & Brazil Festival “Hits the ‘Ville” on Sat. July 22 →

Boston, MA—Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today released an audit calling on the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS) to increase Continue reading Audior Bump Calls for Improved Collaboration between State and Municipal Governments on Gun Licensing →

The Somerville Fire Department will begin the annual inspection of all fire hydrants on Monday, August 21, 2017 and conclude on Saturday, September 1, 2017. Continue reading Hydrant Testing Citywide Begins August 21 in Somerville →

The Somerville Mobile Farmers’ Market is returning for its seventh season, beginning July 14 and running through October 21, 2017. Continue reading Somerville Mobile Farmers’ Market Returns for Summer, Fall 2017 →

Somerville Police Officers, Center for Teen Empowerment to Host Second Annual Community Walking Dialogues in July & August, 2017 Continue reading SPD, Teen Empowerment Walking Dialogues in July & August, 2017 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, July 13, the 191st day of 2017 with 174 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:1 and sunset is @ 8:2. 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: 1099 – The Crusaders launched their final assault on Muslims in Jerusalem.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Come check out live music, food, dance, craft vendors, and a ton more fun in Davis Square on Friday and Saturday. Visit somervilleartscouncil.org for a full schedule of performances. Continue reading This Weekend is ArtBeat Somerville Summer 2017!  →

By William Tauro 
Heavy rains caused severe flooding in Somerville this past Wednesday afternoon. 

On Richdale Avenue in Somerville, resident Frank Santangelo made his way around the streets by way of a canoe. 

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“El Deafo” by Cece Bell chosen as 2017 citywide reading campaign title.

Annual “Somerville Reads” program kicks off in September.

SOMERVILLE – The annual “Somerville Reads” campaign returns for 2017, with the chosen title, “El Deafo” by Cece Bell. Continue reading Somerville Public Library Announces 2017 “Somerville Reads” Book Choice →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, July 12, the 18th day of 2017 with 17 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:17 and sunset is @ 8:21. 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: 1096 – Crusaders under Peter the Hermit reached Sofia, Bulgaria. There they met their Byzantine escort, which brought them safely the rest of the way to Constantinople. by August 1. 

1543 – England’s King Henry VIII married his sixth and last wife, Catherine Parr.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Hello,

My name is Kenneth Salvato and I am pleased to announce my candidacy for East Somerville Ward 1 School Committee. Many of you know I am a lifelong resident of East Somerville. I reside at 28 Brook Street with my family. Continue reading Kenneth Salvato Announces Candidacy for East Somerville Ward 1 School Committee →

By Joe Curtatone 

Kind of breathtaking the number of times Trump and his surrogates have looked straight into a camera and lied about being contacted by Russia concerning the campaign. Continue reading Somerville Mayor Curtatone’s Thoughts on Political Cover Up Meetings and “A Wall of Lies” →

Notice to @TuftsMedicalCtr, @Teamsters are standing strong with #MNA Nurses and our members who routinely make deliveries to the hospital will honor the MNA picket line. #1u #nodelivery #supportnurses #boston

 
On June 27th, The Somerville Labor Coalition held its 3rd Political Candidates night.

The Somerville City club was jam packed with Union member, supporters and political hopefuls, to witness a question and answer type forum that included most candidates running for office in the City of Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Labor Coalition Candidate’s Endorsements →

Nancy, We wish you all the very best from all of us at the Somerville News Weekly!

Staffing Announcement
 

Dear All,

Over the last 27 years, most of you have no doubt had the pleasure of working with, being assisted by, or simply speaking with Nancy Aylward during her long tenure with the City of Somerville. Unfortunately for us, Nancy will be retiring as of July 14. Continue reading Nancy Ross Aylward Leaves City of Somerville After 27 Years →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, July 11, the 190th day of 2017 with 175 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:16 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.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1346 – Charles IV of Luxembourg was elected Holy Roman Emperor in Germany. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Ed Tauro, MJ Wyatt, Bill Dill, Billy Tauro, Mary Lorden, Cindy Hickey, Michean Seumas, Maria Nardella, Mayor Gene Brune, Janeen Mobilia, Joe E Vanessa, Gerly Adrien, Robbie Harts, Arete Pascucci, Tommy Colon, Sissy Doherty, Stephen M Post, Linda Brietzke, Anne Vigorito, Corinne Brune Dellanno and Paul Burke!

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A summer of fun and politics, as usual…

I have said it before and I will say it again – we have some really stupid people that live in this city. Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton →

By Frank Santangelo 

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Elise Kelly Collins

Elise graduated from Umass Amherst in 2006 and did a short internship with the Somerville Court House Probation Department.  Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Elise Kelly Collins →

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The following is a brief summary pertaining to incident # 17040629. It does not contain every minute detail of the arrest.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Frederick TOLLIVER (Distribute B, Possess C) →

On Tuesday, July 4, 2017, I, Officer Pavao, was assigned to East 2. I was dispatched, along with Officer Van Nostrand (E1) to 14 McGrath Hwy (Dollar Tree) for a report of a Robbery. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Savannah NICHOLS (Shoplifting)at Dollar Tree →

On Monday, July 03, 2017, at approximately 1:00 A.M., officer Khoury and I, cleared a motor vehicle stop at the intersection of Mystic Avenue and Temple Street (public ways in the city of Somerville.) Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Michael PUNTONIO (OUI, Speeding, Reckless Op) →