An alert District Fire Chief discovered a porch fire on Saturday morning, July 8th preventing what could have been a serious fire. Continue reading District Fire Chief Spots Porch Fire in Somerville  →

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 →

Dear Billy and Somerville News Weekly Speak Up Line,

Could you please give us a little press coverage on this?

This coming Tuesday July 11th at M.I.T. A rally is scheduled at 12:00 Noon on Immigration for this employee “Stop Francisco’s Deportation… Continue reading Letter to the Editor:MIT Rally to Stop Francisco’s Deportation →

By Frank Santangelo

Early Monday afternoon Somerville Firefighters were battling a blaze located at Breaking news 8-10 Essex Street in Somerville. 

This story is still developing…
Continue reading Working House Fire Essex Street Somerville  →

On Friday, June 30, 2017, I, Officer Pavao, was assigned to marked unit East 2. I was dispatched along with East 3 Officer Thermidor to 400 Somerville Avenue (Market Basket) for a report of a male shoplifter who was being combative. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Robert GALLAGHER (Shoplifting) Market Basket  →

06/30/2017 09:17:12

400

SOMERVILLE AV

GALLAGHER , ROBERT

LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30
Continue reading Somerville Police Department Arrest Log 6/30/17-7/10/17 →

Photos by Skip Murray 

Here are a few pictures from Sunday’s Nepal Festival, in Union Sq. 

What a rousing time. Great music, scintillating dancing, colorful clothing. What a grand cultural experience we were all lucky enough to a there for and to take part in. 

More about the event:
Continue reading Somerville’s 2017 Nepal Festival Union Square  →

By Bob Katzen
 
   THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local legislators’ votes on roll calls from the week of July 3-7.
$40.2 BILLION FISCAL 2018 STATE BUDGET (H 3800) Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 42 -Report No. 27 July 3-7, 2017 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, July 10, the 189th day of 2017 with 176 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:15 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: 1609 – The Catholic states in Germany set up a league under the leadership of Maximillian of Bavaria.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, July 09, the 188th day of 2017 with 177 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:15 and sunset is @ 8:23. The Full Buck Moon is exact @ 12:08 AM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 0118 – Hadrian, Rome’s new emperor, made his entry into the city.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Today Nefertiti Hair Salon that’s run by the Somerville Fontano Sisters in Lexington is celebrating it’s 40th Anniversary . 
Continue reading Somerville Fontano Sisters Celebrating 40 Years at Nefertiti Hair Salon →

By William Tauro 

This is for season 9. Boston is the last open call for the season 9. 
MONDAY, JULY 17TH – BOSTON, MA
Continue reading Shark Tank TV Show Series Coming To Somerville This Summer  →

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By Joe Curtatone 

I apologize for the language in the headline, but it’s important to understand the ugly undercurrent in the alt-right. Continue reading Curtatone See’s What’s Fueling It via Responses on Own Social Media and Wonders →

By Joe Curtatone 

What Trump doesn’t seem to understand is our shared international values were forged 70+ years ago in direct opposition to the kind of rabid nationalism he espouses. We fought a world war against it and defeated it. Continue reading Somerville Mayor Curtatone Criticizes President Trump’s Values  →

This letter from Teamsters Local 25 President Sean O’Brien to Tufts CEO Dr. Michael Wagner says that members of Local 25 will honor the Tufts RN picket line if a strike is necessary, and any subsequent lock out by Tufts. Continue reading Teamsters Local 25 President Sends Tufts CEO Strong Message Teamsters Will Honor Tufts RN Picket Line →

July 16 is national ice cream day! Celebrate with us on 7/16: offering 1 free topping with any ice cream purchase!  Continue reading July Fun Time at CB Scoops 453 High Street Medford  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, July 08, the 187th day of 2017 with 178 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:14 and sunset is @ 8:23. 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: 1099 – Christian soldiers on the First Crusade march around Jerusalem. 

1608 – The first French settlement at Quebec was established by Samuel de Champlain.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Matt says:

This project design will do serious harm to the surrounding neighborhood. The city should not grant the zoning variance and waivers to complete the project as designed.   Continue reading Online Comment Regarding East End Grill Project →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, July 07, the 186th day of 2017 with 179 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:13 and sunset is @ 8:23. 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: 1754 – Kings College opened in New York City. It was renamed Columbia College 30 years later. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

IMPORTANT TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGE INFO:Prospect St., Webster Ave., in Union Square to Become Two-Way Streets for Vehicles, Bicycles Starting in Summer 2017.

Utility, Milling and Paving Work to Precede Traffic Pattern Change. Switchover Date TBD in Late July or Early August. Continue reading TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGE: Prospect St, Webster Av in Somerville to Change to Two-Way Streets Permanently →

Planning on applying for CPA funding for a project on City or State land? Continue reading Workshop for Community Members Interested in Applying for CPA Funds for a Project on Public Land →

By Judy Locchi Jacobs 

Since when does the city care about parking requirements especially when it comes to their friends who are behind the developments. Continue reading Somerville Zoning and Development Headaches →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, July 06, the 185th day of 2017 with 180 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:13 and sunset is @ 8:24. 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: 1483 – King Richard III of England was crowned. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Have a secret cheer leading talent you are dying to share with some amazing kids? We need a few volunteer cheer leading coaches for some amazing kids?!??! #YouGetMoreThanYouGive #VolunteerOppurtunity #BeTheChange #MakeADifference Somerville Pop Warner

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, July 05, the 184th day of 2017 with 181 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:12 and sunset is @ 8:24. 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: 1806 – A Spanish army repelled the British during their attempt to retake Buenos Aires, Argentina.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

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Continue reading Visit Dominic the Sausage Wizard at Assembly Row & at Home Depot Somerville  →

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 Bob Staffiere, Heather Roderick, Jeffrey Harrington, Anthony Accardi, Michael Cafferty, Jodie Lynn, Bill Harland Sr, John Aube, Tim O’Malley, Joe Spinosa, Laura A Frisoli, Mary Walker, John Stamatakis and Michael Terrio
 

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:John Welch

John Welch, big in stature and even bigger and heart. 
He is a religious and family-centered man within extraordinary work ethic. There is nothing that John wouldn’t do for his family. Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:John Welch →

SOMERVILLE CITY CLUB– Ward 3 Alderman Candidate Ben Ewen-Campen spoke at the Somerville Labor Coalition forum last Tuesday night, expressing his strong support for workers and their families, and specifically addressing the issue of housing stability. Continue reading Ward 3 Alderman Candidate Ben Ewen-Campen advocates at Somerville Labor Coalition Forum for housing stabilization →

Thank You Somerville For Making Somerville News Weekly Your #1 Local News Source!
Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Now With Over 16,000 Facebook Likes! →

Leaving dogs—even for “just a minute”–while running an errand can lead to dogs suffering and dying in a parked car. Continue reading Somerville Police:Dogs in Hot Cars– →

Outside the West Somerville Sub Station-credit: Officer Manfra

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 Sessions →

This year’s SomerMovie Fest is taking a wild turn with a selection of movies featuring animals. The series kicks off July 6 with “Sing” at Seven Hills Park in Davis Square. Visit somervillema.gov/beast for the full schedule and to vote for the final viewers’ choice movie.

Union Square is the place to be this weekend. The Somerville Arts Council has two fun events planned: Continue reading Somerville Arts Council Two Fun Events Planned  →

“As mayor, it’s your duty to stand with the people who live in the city”
  

           
Payton and Jenny Corbett
Continue reading Candidate for Mayor of Somerville Payton Corbett →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, July 04, the 183rd day of 2017 with 182 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:11 and sunset is @ 8:24. 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: 1776 – The amended Declaration of Independence, prepared by Thomas Jefferson, was approved and signed by John Hancock, the President of the Continental Congress in America.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

To whom it may concern,

Thank you for addressing a vital issue within the wonderful community of Somerville. Your vigilance is a display of assurance to those within said community. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Mcgrath Offramp →

The Somerville Fire Department put in service their updated Marine Unit on June 30th. It is a 19.5 Sea Fox center console boat stationed at HQ. Continue reading Somerville Fire Department Updated Marine Unit →

**Classes begin the week of August 28, 2017 !   
 Medford Early Education Preschool (MEEP) enrollment is now open for the 2017/2018 School Year. Applications are available at the Parent Information Center at Medford High School, at Medford Family Network and online at the Medford Public Schools website. 
Continue reading Medford Pre School Information for the 2017-2018 School Year →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, July 03, the 182nd day of 2017 with 183 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:11 and sunset is @ 8:24. 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: 1608 – The city of Quebec was founded by Samuel de Champlain. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Dear Billy and Somerville News Weekly Speak Up Line,

OK, so… Word is that the School of Nursing and its neighboring parking lot has been sold by Cambridge Health Alliance. The price I’m hearing is $4.5 Million. That’s only hearsay, however.  Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Somerville Spring Hill Residents Keeping Watch on School of Nursing Property  →

By Bob Katzen 

The Senate approved on a voice vote, without a roll call, a measure (S 2092) that would prohibit drivers from using a hand-held cell phone or another device to make a call, use the device’s camera or access social media. The measure allows drivers to use only a hands-free phone. 
  Continue reading Beacon Hill on Hand Held Cell Phone Devices →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, July 02, the 181st day of 2017 with 184 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:10 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: 1298 – An army under Albert of Austria defeated and killed Adolf of Nassua near Worms, Germany. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Committee to identify funding priorities for ~$2 million per year in affordable housing, historic preservation, and open space projects.   Continue reading Member Sought for Somerville Community Preservation Committee →

Photo by Skip Murray 
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, July, 01, the 180th day of 2017 with 185 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:10 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: 0096 – Vespasian, a Roman Army leader, was hailed as a Roman Emperor by the Egyptian legions.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Together with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) issued the 2016 Water Quality Report Card for the Mystic River watershed. Continue reading Mystic River Receives A- Water Quality Grade →

The free annual SomerMovie Fest is back, and because of the animal-themed lineup, we’re designating this year’s fest as the “SomerMovie Beast.” Continue reading SomerMovie Fest Begins Thursday, July 6 →

By Bob Katzen
 
   THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local legislators’ votes on roll calls from the week of June 26-30.

   The Senate approved on a voice vote, without a roll call, a measure (S 2092) that would prohibit drivers from using a hand-held cell phone or another device to make a call, use the device’s camera or access social media. The measure allows drivers to use only a hands-free phone.  Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 42 -Report No. 26 June 26-30, 2017 →

By Judy Locchi Jacobs 

In reference to the article in the Boston Globe, “Was the Planning Board’s approval of the affordable housing waiver for Federal Realty in Somerville’s best interest?”, I’ve listed my informed opinions.

It’s an important article to study because it ties in to the overall issues surrounding lack of affordable housing and the crisis which has existed in the City of Somerville for the last 10 years. Continue reading Somerville Stalled Developments/The Cash Cow part VI:Prying open Somerville’s Pandora’s Box of Rabid Luxury Condos, Soaring Property Values, Union Busting, and the Uncertain Fate of Business and Homeowners Caught up in the CrossFire →