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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, November 30, the 334th day of 2017 with 31 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:52 and sunset is @ 4:12. 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: 1700 – 8,000 Swedish troops under King Charles XII defeated an army of at least 50,000 Russians at the Battle of Narva. King Charles XII died on this day. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Photo :Michael McWilliams, Middlesex Federal Assistant Vice President-Lending and Somerville Kiwanis Past-President, places his toy donation into the Middlesex Federal’s Davis Square Toys for Tots collection box. For every toy collected at its Davis, Teele, and Medford Square locations between November 24th and December 13th, Middlesex Federal will donate another, up to at least 125 additional toys. U.S. Marine Corp will distribute these toys to less fortunate children living in the local communities.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, November 29, the 333rd day of 2017 with 32 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:51 and sunset is @ 4:12. 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: 1530 – Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, former adviser to England’s King Henry VIII, died. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Photo:Rachel Marta Greenberg (center) and about 40 others volunteered to make Meals on Wheels deliveries for Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services on Thanksgiving
By Rachel Marta Greenberg
Thanksgiving is a day off for Meals on Wheels drivers at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES), and volunteers help make that possible. This year I was very happy to be part of that effort.
Continue reading Somerville-Meals on Wheels delivered more than Food on Thanksgiving
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
How come when the proposal for the new high school was voted on there was a parking structure but immediately after the proposal passed the parking structure was eliminated? Leaving teachers and residents around the high school to fend for themselves.
Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Somerville Teachers and Residents Left to Fend for Themselves
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, November 28, the 322nd day of 2017 with 33 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:50 and sunset is @ 4:13. 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: 1520 – Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan reached the Pacific Ocean after passing through the South American strait. The strait was named after him. He was the first European to sail the Pacific from the east.
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There are many important upcoming meetings which I’d like to highlight in this email. Note “community meetings” (don’t appear on the city website), so I try to include those I believe are of interest to constituents based on their input. You’ll find many in this posting, however not all.
Continue reading Ward 7 Alderman Katjana Ballantyne: Ward 7 Updates
Where have you been all our lives? Good luck in being elected. I bet you are unaware of how many of us are rejoicing.
Continue reading Letter to the Editor:And The Best Man Won His Name Is Jesse Clingan
Meet this week’s “Special Persons of the Week:The Foster Family and their family owned Ball Square Bowling Alley
THANK YOU FOR 50 YEARS OF MEMORIES!
We here at the Somerville News Weekly salute you for everything that you have done to make Somerville a better place.
Congratulations!
By William Tauro
Dozens of loyal patrons and members of local bowling leagues said their last goodbyes tonight to the Foster Family and their family owned Ball Square Bowling Alley during a farewell breakdown party that was held at the Sons of Italy in Somerville.
Continue reading Somerville Patrons Bid Farewell to 50 Year Old Ball Square Bowling Alley
HIGGINS Daniel (Dan) Francis, Sr. 63 yrs. old, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on Nov 6. 2017 with his three children by his side.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering Daniel (Dan) Francis Higgins SR
On Friday, November 24, 2017 I, Officer Justin Buswell, worked my assigned 8am-4pm shift in marked Somerville Police Cruiser East-1 and in full uniform. The following report is a summary of events that I witnessed as they pertain to Incident# 17071467:
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On November 18, 2017, at approximately 17:30 hours, Officer Ducasse and I were contacted by Kmart loss prevention for assistance with a group of shoplifters. Upon arrival, loss prevention officers directed us to two suspects as they exited the store. The female suspect was immediately very vocal, and noticeably reluctant to follow our commands.
SOMERVILLE – Join Mayor Curtatone and City staff for Somerville’s annual holiday celebrations, kicking off on Thursday, December 7, with the Christmas Tree Lighting and visit from Santa Claus, on the City Hall Concourse. Continue reading Celebrate the Holidays in Somerville with Christmas Tree Lighting, Menorah Lighting, Illuminations Tour in December
In addition to our wreaths being a beautiful, hand-decorated craft item, your purchase helps support programming and maintenance at the Growing Center. With that said, we would like to say how greatly appreciative we are for your support and community love. These wreaths include hand made bows, in choice of three colors (red, burgundy or purple), cones and other natural materials.
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Wreaths will be available for pick-up at the first day of the season of the Winter Farmers Market at the Arts at the Armory (191 Highland Ave) on Saturday, December 2nd, 9:30am-1:00pm. Wreath orders received before 11/25th are $35, later order wreaths are $40.
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By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ and representatives’ votes on roll calls from earlier November sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 42 – Report No. 47 November 20-24, 2017
John will be performing @ the Somerville Brewery on Dec. 10th as well as
Improv Boston and the Riot Theateron Dec. 7th, the Limelight Café on Dec. 8th,
and Improv Boston on Dec. 9th.
John has opened for Jimmy Fallon and was recently guest on Fox 29 in Philadelphia
to promote his new book “Drawings From a Nobody.”
Continue reading Comedian John Poveromo performing @ the Somerville Brewery on Dec. 10th
On November 23, 2017, while assigned to marked unit East-1, I was dispatched, along with unit East-2 (Officer Ruf) to the area of Lincoln Ave for reports of a hit and run. Upon my arrival Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Milton RAMIREZ (OUI Liquor)
Mark F. Barry, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 23, 2017, he was 56. Born and raised in Somerville, Continue reading Somerville Remembering Mark Barry 1961-2017
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, November 27, the 331st day of 2017 with 34 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:49 and sunset is @ 4:13. 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: 1684 – Japan’s shogun Yoshimune Tokugawa was born. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Special Holiday Business After Hours
5-7 PM, Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Center for the Arts at the Armory
191 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143
Continue reading Somerville Chamber of Commerce Special Holiday After Hours Wednesday December 6
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, November 26, the 330th day of 2017 with 35 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:48 and sunset is @ 4:14. 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: 1716 – The first lion to be exhibited in America went on display in Boston, MA. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, November 25, the 329th day of 2017 with 36 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:4 and sunset is @ 4:1. 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: 1715 – Sybilla Thomas Masters became the first American to be granted an English patent for cleaning and curing Indian corn. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Our condolences go out to the family and the many friends of Rosann Di Mille Pearson on her recent passing.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering Rosann Di Mille Pearson
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, November 24, the 328th day of 2017 with 37 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:45 and sunset is @ 4:15. 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: 1615 – French King Louis XIII married Ann of Austria. They were both 14 years old. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Photos by Rosalee Zammuto
By William Tauro
The Somerville Road Runners are proud to have presented the 21st annual Gobble Gobble Gobble Race on Thanksgiving Day.
Born and raised in Somerville, attended catholic school here, Mary will be sadly missed here in Somerville!
TASSINARI, Mary A. (Butler) Of Medford, Oct. 25, age 83. Beloved mother of Elaine T. Tassinari, Valerie J. Tassinari and Ronald Tassinari, all of Medford.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering Mary A. (Butler) TASSINARI
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, November 23, the 327th day of 2017 with 38 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:44 and sunset is @ 4:15. 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: 1765 – Frederick County, MD, repudiated the British Stamp Act.
1835 – Henry Burden patented the horseshoe manufacturing machine. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Our condolences go out to the many friends and family of Linda M. Espada-Matine on her recent passing.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering Linda M. Espada-Matine
By Veronica Berger
This Thursday, the turkey industry estimates that Americans will eat over 40 million turkeys. If that number sounds high, it is–over the last quarter century, turkey consumption has nearly doubled in the U.S. If you’re among the 88 percent of Americans who will eat turkey this Thanksgiving, there may be a surprise ingredient on the menu: antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Continue reading How Your Turkey Purchase Can Protect Public Health
By William Tauro
Congratulations to Ward 7 Alderman Katjana Ballantyne for her nomination to Board President of the Somerville Board of Aldermen.
Also congratulations to Ward 1 Alderman Matt McLaughlin who will serve as her and the board’s Vice President.
Somerville moving in the right direction!
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, November 22, the 326th day of 2017 with 39 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:43 and sunset is @ 4:16. 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: 1699 – A treaty was signed by Denmark, Russia, Saxony and Poland for the partitioning of the Swedish Empire. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Diehl: Senators and Congressional Members Should Be Personally Responsible Not Taxpayers
This past week Representative Geoff Diehl (R-Whitman), candidate for U.S. Senate, called for accountability of Senators and Congressional members who have sexually harassed staff.
Continue reading Diehl Calls for Accountability of Senators and Congressional Members
SHS Track PAC is proud that the Holiday Arts & Craft Fair is a Thanksgiving weekend destination for so many to begin their holiday shopping.
While the fair features handcrafted items from many New England area artists selling their wares, one of the most popular tables is the “Country Store” table, where items and gift certificates are raffled off to fair attendees, who gravitate there all day long.
Photo: Rachel Weil, Project SOUP Manager, helps Middlesex Federal employee Donald Shaw, unload donated turkeys.
Somerville, MA November 20, 2017 – Middlesex Federal employees deliver turkeys to Project SOUP (Share our United Pantry), a food assistance program operated by Somerville Homeless Coalition. Project SOUP will distribute more than 100 turkey dinners to Somerville families.
Continue reading Somerville-Middlesex Federal Donates Turkeys to Project SOUP
There are many important upcoming meetings which I’d like to highlight in this email. Note “community meetings” (don’t appear on the city website), so I try to include those I believe are of interest to constituents based on their input.
Continue reading Alderman Katjana Ballantyne:Ward 7 Meetings and Updates
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, November 21, the 325th day of 2017 with 40 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:42 and sunset is @ 4:17. 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: 1620 – The Mayflower reached Provincetown, MA. The ship discharged the Pilgrims at Plymouth, MA, on December 26, 1620. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
On November 18, 2017, at approximately 17:30 hours, Officer Ducasse and I were contacted by Kmart loss prevention for assistance with a group of shoplifters. Upon arrival, loss prevention officers directed us to two suspects as they exited the store. The female suspect was immediately very vocal, and noticeably reluctant to follow our commands.
On November 17, 2017 at approximately 9:35 PM, Officer Anderson (West 6) and I (Officer Mark Nevin / West 5) were dispatched to 23X Highland Avenue for a possible active B & E. A resident reported that she heard her rear porch screen door slam shut and then heard someone going down the stairs.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Daniel CUNHA (B&E)
On Friday November 17, 2017, I, Officer Marra, was in full-uniform and assigned to marked unit 782, patrolling area East-2 for the Somerville Police Department. At approximately 1615 hours, myself and Office Sousa (East-3) were dispatched to Target, located at 180 Somerville Ave, for the report of two shoplifters.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, November 20, the 324th day of 2017 with 41 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:41 and sunset is @ 4:17. 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: 1789 – New Jersey became the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By Bob Katzen
The Transportation Committee’s hearing also included a bill allowing cities and towns to fine pedestrians for jaywalking. Violators would be fined $25 for a first offense, $50 for a second offense and $100 for subsequent offenses.
By Bob Katzen
A bill that’s before the Joint Committee on Financial Services on Beacon Hill would require the state to conduct fingerprint checks of the state and national criminal history databases for applicants looking to drive for Uber and Lyft.
By Bob Katzen
Bill (H 1107) is up on the Beacon floor discussing the Municipalities and Regional Government Committee held a hearing on legislation that would withhold local aid from any cities or towns that do not enforce federal immigration laws.
Thursday, November 23, is Thanksgiving. Many supermarkets and stores will be closed, along with schools and government offices. While everyone hopes for a safe and quiet holiday, there is no denying that life happens and it’s easy for injuries to pop up during the chaos of the holidays – especially in the kitchen. Whether you have food poisoning from undercooked turkey, a burn from the oven, a cut from chopping vegetables or a sprain from simply tripping over something, CareWell Urgent Care will be open to help take care of you!
Continue reading CareWell Urgent Care Operating Limited Hours on Thanksgiving
By Bob Katzen
The House 110-41, approved a motion that would indefinitely delay an amendment that would impose up to a life sentence, of which a minimum of five years must be served, and a $25,000 fine on anyone who manufactures, distributes or dispenses heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine, lysergic acid or diethylamide or phencyclidine (PCP) that causes the death of the user.
ONGOING PROGRAMS
Join the SCOA’s email group – The email group is for Somerville Council on Aging Seniors and / or Caregivers who are interested in the latest information on resources, events, programming, etc…in and around the Somerville area. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information
Applicants sought for vacant Somerville Redevelopment Authority position
The Somerville Redevelopment Authority (SRA), which is tasked with implementation of the City’s urban renewal plans, is seeking applicants to fill a current vacancy on the five-member board.
Continue reading Somerville Redevelopment Authority Seeking New Member
Please join Ward 3 Alderman Robert McWatters, and the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, for the third in a series of community meetings to discuss upcoming renovations to Prospect Hill Park. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 12, at 6 p.m., in the Somerville High School Auditorium, 81 Highland Ave.
Continue reading Prospect Hill Park Community Meeting #3, December 12
Winners to be presented during Historic Preservation Month in May 2018.
SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Preservation Awards. During its annual celebration in honor of Historic Preservation Month in May 2018, the Commission will honor Somerville residents who performed significant restoration or maintenance efforts on designated historic buildings, or on non-designated buildings erected before 1966. The nomination period is open through Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Continue reading NOMINATE PROPERTIES FOR ANNUAL PRESERVATION AWARDS BY FRIDAY, DEC. 1
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By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of November 13-17.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 42 – Report No. 6 November 13-17, 2017
BOSTON – Senator Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville) joined her Senate colleagues in successfully passing several pieces of legislation, including bills to protect co-pay free birth control, address healthcare cost-containment, and ensure that students in the commonwealth have access to bilingual education.
Continue reading Jehlen Votes to Move Free Birth Control, Healthcare, and Bilingual Ed Bills Forward
BOSTON – This past week the MBTA Green Line Extension project team opened the remaining two bids for the Green Line Extension construction and named a Joint Venture of GLX Constructors the winning team, with a price offering of $954,618,600.
Continue reading State Delegation Excited to See GLX Project Move Forward
Come and join us at our Somerville Lions Club Annual Christmas Party
Tuesday December 19th at 6:15 PM at the Mount Vernon Restaurant located at 14 Broadway in Somerville.
Entertainment: Standup Comedian Radio Talkshow Host The Hilarious Joey Carroll
Also Entertaining us for the evening “Rainbow’s End The Band”
Continue reading SOMERVILLE LIONS CLUB ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY/COMEDY DINNER SHOW
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, November 19, the 323rd day of 2017 with 42 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:39 and sunset is @ 4:18. 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: 1794 – Britain’s King George III signed the Jay Treaty. It resolved the issues left over from the Revolutionary War.
1850 – The first life insurance policy for a woman was issued. Carolyn Ingraham, 36 years old, bought the policy in Madison, NJ. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Domingos Pinto, Tanya McCann, Janelle Hamel, Marsh Eileen Hamel Urquilla, Susan McDonald Nionakis, Joe Baldasaro, Andrea Galgay, Cyndie Femino, Mike Devereaux, Robert Barletta, Darlene Pefine, Skip Murray, Stephanie Peters, Lisa Kwan and a Happy 4th Birthday to Little Nevaeh, nana’s little angel!
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Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
By Frankie Saint
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Joseph Ferreira
Joseph Ferreira has lived in Somerville for the past seven years after relocating from his home in McIntosh Florida.
Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Joseph Ferreira
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, November 18, the 322nd day of 2017 with 43 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:38 and sunset is @ 4:19. The New Moon is exact @ 6:43 AM EST. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1477 – William Caxton produced “Dictes or Sayengis of the Philosophres,” which was the first book to be printed in England. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
If you or anyone that you know who has ever been extorted by anyone who is employed by a city, county or state municipality including by any city, county or state employee, department head or elected official give us a call because we can help!
Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Corruption Hotline/Speakup Line
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, November 17, the 321st day of 2017 with 44 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:37 and sunset is @ 4:20. 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: 1558 – Elizabeth I ascended the English throne upon the death of Queen Mary Tudor. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
During snow emergencies this winter, residents must park on the ODD side of the road only, unless otherwise posted.
Residents encouraged to sign up for City alerts in advance.
It is that time of year again to put in your wreath order with the Somerville Community Growing Center!
In addition to our wreaths being a beautiful, hand-decorated craft item, your purchase helps support programming and maintenance at the Growing Center. With that said, we would like to say how greatly appreciative we are for your support and community love. These wreaths include hand made bows, in choice of three colors (red, burgundy or purple), cones and other natural materials.
ORDER YOURS TODAY
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Continue reading Somerville-Locally Handmade Holiday Wreaths…
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, November 16, the 320th day of 2017 with 45 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:36 and sunset is @ 4:21. 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: 1776 – British troops captured Fort Washington during the American Revolution. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Amendment will establish panel to study policies affecting justice-involved women
State Representative Christine P. Barber of Somerville and Medford spoke in the House chamber on Monday evening in support of an amendment she filed to the House omnibus criminal justice reform bill to establish a justice-involved women policy review panel. The House voted unanimously to adopt Barber’s amendment.
Photos by Frankie Saint
This 30ft Christmas tree made its way all the way from Canada to the Somerville City Hall Concourse this past Wednesday morning.
Continue reading Somerville City Hall Christmas Tree Has Arrived
Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,
Who would be the right person and the correct department in the city to call to have all these hypodermic needle’s picked up on Marshall Street next to Intersection at Broadway along the trees?
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, November 15, the 319th day of 2017 with 46 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:34 and sunset is @ 4:22. 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: 1777 – The Continental Congress approved the Articles of Confederation, precursor to the U.S. Constitution.
1806 – Explorer Zebulon Pike spotted the mountaintop that became known as Pikes Peak.
1864 – Union Gen. William T. Sherman and his troops began their “March to the Sea” during the U.S. Civil War. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Local 103 and Sullymac are going to wire a 30 day treatment Facility,at no cost. In return any member or their family members get a free bed. BROTHERHOOD!!!
Continue reading Local 103 and Sullymac Teaming Up To Do Some Good.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, November 14, the 318th day of 2017 with 47 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:33 and sunset is @ 4:23. 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: 1832 – The first streetcar went into operation in New York City, NY. The vehicle was horse-drawn and had room for 30 people. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Click on link below to read November 14th, 2017 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online: November 14th, 2017 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online
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By Harry Agritha
George Dilboy was born in 1896 from Alatsata, Greece, the same village where my maternal grandparents emigrated from settling in Somerville around the same time as his family. In 1912 at the age of 17, while living in Somerville, George Dilboy went voluntarily back to Greece to fight with his fellow countrymen in the Balkan wars against the Turks.
Continue reading George Dilboy Humanitarian Awards Champagne Brunch Reception
Sons of Italy 42 Alford Street Medford
Jim Henry, administrative aid to Senator Sal DiDomenico and a very familiar face here around the Ville.
Continue reading THE SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY’S SPECIAL PERSON OF THE WEEK JIM HENRY
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of November 6-10.
PARKING FOR VETERANS (H 2763)
House 156-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill requiring all cities and towns to designate a parking space, for veterans only parking, during regular business hours at the city or town hall. The city or town would also erect and maintain a sign designating the space as follows: “Veteran parking only. This space is reserved for those who have served.”
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 42 -Report No. 45 November 6-10, 2017
Coordinator believed to be first-of-its-kind position within the Minuteman Library Network.
SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Public Library is pleased to announce the hiring of a Health Services Coordinator, to provide referrals and related services on behalf of vulnerable populations. Beginning in mid-November, the Coordinator will be available to members of the public at all three branches of the Library.
Continue reading Somerville Public Library Hires Health Services Coordinator
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, November 13, the 317th day of 2017 with 48 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:32 and sunset is @ 4:24. 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: 1775 – During the American Revolution, U.S. forces captured Montreal. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
On the above date and time while assigned in plain clothes as a detective Sergeant, I was making my way to the police station in my unmarked car on Washington Street from the McGrath Highway side.
On Wednesday, November 8, 2017, I, Officer Paul Beckford, was on duty for the Somerville Police (E3). At approximately 9:47 AM, I was dispatched in the area of Somerville High School for a past Assault with a Dangerous Weapon.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Steven ANDRADE (ADW)Assault Dangerous Weapon
“Report entered by SPD Personal based upon report by SHA (LC)”
The following is a brief summary of facts pertaining to incident #17066492.
ONGOING PROGRAMS
Join the SCOA’s email group – The email group is for Somerville Council on Aging Seniors and / or Caregivers who are interested in the latest information on resources, events, programming, etc…in and around the Somerville area. Use the link https://groups.google.com/group/somerville-council-on-aging – If you have any questions or need help joining please contact Debby Higgins at 617-625-6600, ext. 2321 or email dhiggins@somervillema.gov
Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information
By William Tauro
Vandals damaged a pickup truck on Beacon Street in Somerville early Monday morning over differences of a Clinton sticker.
Continue reading Vandals Damage Truck Over Clinton Sticker in Somerville
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Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly 2017 “Best of the Best of Somerville” Awards
Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,
EAST SOMERVILLE ” VETERANS MEMORIAL MARKER TO THOSE THAT SERVED FROM WARD ONE…
The lower section of this very important marker has the “LORD’S PRAYER ” engraved into this stone “‘ …
This “Swamp GRASS” is there to block viewing of it…..
Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Local Veteran Outraged Over Swamp-grass Blocking Memorial
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, November 12, the 316th day of 2017 with 49 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:31 and sunset is @ 4:25. 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: 1799 – Andrew Ellicott Douglass witnesses the Leonids meteor shower from a ship off the FloridaKeys.
1815 – American suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton was born in Johnstown, NY.
1840 – Sculptor Auguste Rodin was born in Paris. His most widely known works are “The Kiss” and “The Thinker.” Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By Harry Agritha
A black tie optional celebration of the City of Somerville’s 175th “Birthday.” was held this past Saturday evening in the art galleries at Tufts University.
Continue reading Somerville’s 175th “Birthday” Soir’ee Celebration
Hi Friends! I am pleased to be participating again in Joy Street Open Studios (86 Joy Street in Somerville) Sat & Sun, Nov 18-19 Noon-6pm. Please come see my new work! Cheers – Kathe
Kathe Gregory
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, November 11, the 315th day of 2017 with 50 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:29 and sunset is @ 4:26. 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: 1620 – The Mayflower Compact was signed by the 41 men on the Mayflower when they landed in what is now Provincetown Harbor near Cape Cod. The compact called for “just and equal laws.”
1831 – Nat Turner, a slave and educated minister, was hanged in Jerusalem, VA, after inciting a violent slave uprising. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
As part of regional working group, Somerville will have 5 “station area” representatives, and 2 at-large representatives.
As part of a regional partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, and the Cities of Cambridge and Medford, the City of Somerville is seeking residents to serve on the Green Line Extension (GLX) Working Group. Continue reading Somerville Seeking Community Members to Serve on GLX Working Group
After waiting for many years, there is finally some good news about the Green Line Extension (GLX) to Somerville and Medford. Continue reading Somerville/Medford-Building the GLX to Route 16
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, November 09, the 313th day of 2017 with 52 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:27 and sunset is @ 4:82. 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: 1857 – The “Atlantic Monthly” first appeared on newsstands and featured the first installment of “The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table” by Oliver Wendell Holmes.
1872 – A fire destroyed about 800 buildings in Boston, MA. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Somerville Pop Warner has had 6 of their members qualify for the National all Scholastic team. National Pop Warner stands strong on making sure all their members carry at least a 70% average to participate and every child who has a 96 % or higher will be submitted to Nationals.
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Curtatone and Koty knew what they were doing at the last minute when they changed most of all the voting locations and made it almost virtually impossible for the elderly to get to these new locations to cast their votes for Mayor.
Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Curtatone and Koty Up To Dirty Politics and Dirty Tricks
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
So how come, at the polling places, Curtatone has city employees, on the clock, sitting directly behind the check in table, holding 3 ring binders, with the same sheets that the table has, manually checking in voters for city hall, duplicating the same books that are being checked at the table? Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Election Day Bullshit in Somerville
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, November 07, the 311th day of 2017 with 54 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:24 and sunset is @ 4:30. 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: 1637 – Anne Hutchinson, the first female religious leader in the American colonies, was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony for heresy. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Desperate people do desperate things. Curtatone Campaign workers allegedly illegally mounting signs with wire ties to city property across the city.
Continue reading Very Illegal, Very Desperate, Shame on Mayor Joe and His Campaign
A disturbing case of neglect, disorganization and conflict in motion
Like creatures of the wild, we as parents and family members know instinctively how to guard our children. We know how fragile their first years are, and later as they enter into a complex society – attending schools, making friends at playgrounds and joining sports organizations.
As they begin to learn gradual and monitored steps towards independence, we know they can be vulnerable and easily swayed by peers and adults.
By Keithy Laporta
A PHOTO WORTH MORE THAN JUST A THOUSAND WORDS, More than just an image of 2 ppl captured in a moment in time, More than anything you could ever imagine..SO PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ MY STORY
Our sincere condolences go out to the Winters family for the loss of Mark Sr.
Mark will be sadly missed here in Somerville.
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