By Frank Santangelo 

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Brenda Lee Ivy

Brenda is a life long Somerville resident who enjoys cooking and feeding people.  Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:Brenda Lee Ivy →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, February 20, the 51st day of 2017 with 314 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:34 and sunset is @ 5:22. 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: 1673 – The first recorded wine auction took place in London.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

How Safe Are Our Crumbling Bridges And Vulnerable Buildings?

By Douglas P. Taylor

America’s bridges need work.
So do some of the nation’s buildings – both old and new – that were designed to avoid collapsing during an earthquake or other major catastrophe, but aren’t quite up to the task of remaining inhabitable after disaster strikes. Continue reading →

By Rebecca Walser

The hardest thing about upward mobility – the so-called American dream – is attaining it.

Perhaps the second hardest thing is this: Once you’ve risen from a hardscrabble upbringing and gained financial success, how do you pass the traits that helped get you there – hard work, accountability, passion and discipline – on to your children? Continue reading Teaching Money Lessons To Kids Who Don’t Have It As Tough As You Did →

SOMERVILLE, Mass. — Thursday March 9th 7-10 pm Once Ballroom 156 Highland Ave, Somerville MA 02143 
Pet lovers can attend an event to support a new initiative in Somerville that is seeking to fight hunger in both people and pets. Continue reading Attend Mass Hysteria to Help Feed Pets and People:Beer and Taco Event will Support the New Somerville Pet Food Bank →

Dear Editor,

I am writing about my brother Jonathan See who is in critical condition right now at Lahey Hospital. My husband and my brother were shoveling snow off of a roof on Tuesday afternoon and Jonathan slipped and fell off. Continue reading Letter to the Editor: An Expecting Dad in Critical Condition in Lahey Hospital Needs Help →

They are back in 2017………..

the popular bottle opener “Finisher Medals” are back at the 

Ras na hEireann U.S.A. 5Km “The Race of Ireland & U.S.A.” taking place on March 19th in Somerville, Massachusetts. Continue reading The Bottle Opener “Finisher Medals” are back for the Ras na hEireann USA 5Km →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, February 18, the 49th day of 2017 with 316 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:37 and sunset is @ 5:19. 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: 1564 – The artist Michelanglelo died in Rome.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Our condolences go out to the Carroll Family for the loss of Paul who sadly passed away early Thursday morning.   Continue reading Somerville Remembering Paul Carroll →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, February 17, the 48th day of 2017 with 317 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:38 and sunset is @ 5:18. 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: 1801 – The U.S. House of Representatives broke an electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr. Jefferson was elected president and Burr became vice president.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

STATE HOUSE, BOSTON

Freshman State Representative Mike Connolly is pleased to announce his committee assignments for the 190th session of the Massachusetts General Court.   Continue reading Representative Mike Connolly announces Housing Committee, other appointments →

FOUND!! Please share!
This young female was found a few days ago on Sacramento St on the Cambridge/Somerville line. She is very nervous but friendly. If you recognize her please contact us at 617-625-6600 ext.2190. We would love to reunite her with her family. Thank you.

A meeting on construction impacts from the Nunziato Stormwater and Park Project is being held next week on Wednesday, February 22. Stop by the Somerville High School library (81 Highland Ave.) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to learn more.

Photo by Felista Gallagher
Sitting in an Adirondack Chair, sculpted out of ice, reading the Somerville News Weekly, at Winter Carnival in Saranac Lake, New York. 

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

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, February 16, the 47th day of 2017 with 318 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:39 and sunset is @ 5:16. 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: 1741 – Benjamin Franklin published America’s second magazine, “The General Magazine and Historical Chronicle”.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

By Frank Santangelo 
Continue reading A Message From Victors Deli on Broadway Somerville →

On Monday, February 20 City and Somerville Public Schools offices will be closed for Presidents Day. Trash and recycling collection will be on a one-day delay all week. On Monday parking meters and resident parking permits will not be enforced.

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, February 15, the 46th day of 2017 with 319 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:41 and sunset is @ 5:15. 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: 1758 – Mustard was advertised for the first time in America.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

 The American Red Cross is urging eligible donors throughout Massachusetts to give blood or platelets following recent winter storms, which have compounded a severe winter blood shortage.  

  Continue reading Winter Storms Deepen Red Cross Blood Shortage Blood and Platelet Donors Needed Now →

Community conversation is the latest component of the three-year partnership
SOMERVILLE – Join Mayor Joseph Curtatone and the Concussion Legacy Foundation for a conversation and community education night about concussions Thursday, February 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Somerville High School auditorium. Continue reading CITY OF SOMERVILLE AND CONCUSSION LEGACY FOUNDATION TO HOST “SOMERSAFE SPORTS” COMMUNITY CONCUSSION EDUCATION NIGHT →

Click on link below to read Febuary 14th 2017 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online:febuary-14th-2017-the-somerville-news-weekly-print-edition-online

To dream the impossible dream.

It’s been a relatively short time-frame since President Trump took office – since then, the mainstream news cycle has shrunk from a 24 hour period to 5-6 hours at most. Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton →

A beautiful sunburst after our snow this past Monday. You have to love New England and  especially Somerville. ❤

Sent in by our readers Helen and Bill Gioiosa of Somerville. 

Dear Editor:

I am writing to you as a concerned Citizen of the City of Somerville.

I live next to a very quaint house which at one point was a single family converted into a small two family. The house has been sold and is currently being renovated. At first I thought it would be nice to renovate the house and still keep the character of the home. Continue reading Letter to the Editor: What’s Going On In My Neighborhood →

Governor Charlie Baker congratulates our Somerville Detectives K. Leguisamon and D. Dottin for their work in the capture of fugitive James Morales. They receive awards this week along with Trooper Merrick who worked to apprehend Morales last month. Congratulations! #Proud #SomervilleMA Continue reading Governor Awards Somerville Police Officers →

The 42nd Annual Boston Science Fiction Film Festival’s

24-Hour Sci-Fi Marathon

brings together over 700 Superfans

for the ultimate binge watch!
February 19th at noon – February 20th at noon at the Somerville Theatre
Continue reading Somerville Theater 24hr Sci-Fi Film Marathon starts noon 2/19  →

On Saturday, February 11, 2017, I was assigned to marked unit West-6 and on routine patrol. At approximately 6:27 PM, I was dispatched to XX Summit Street on a report of a motor vehicle accident. Dispatch further stated that the caller witnessed a gray Cadillac bearing MA registration XXXXX, strike a vehicle at the corner of College Avenue and Summit Street. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Corey PHILLIPS (OUI) →

On February 11,2017 at approx. 1:20 pm while in marked unit East 2 I was dispatched to Burger King at 185 Somerville Ave for a reported counterfeit bill being passed. Officer Tyler Sousa was also dispatched as back-up. Upon arrival I entered the store and was approached by the manager, XXXXX.  Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Ronald PEREIRA (Utter Counterfeit, Disorderly) →

On Friday, February 10, 2017, I was assigned to marked unit West-6 and on routine patrol. At approximately 12:04 am, I was dispatched to the area of 85 College Avenue on a report of a male passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Patrick DOOLEY (OUI, Revere Warrant) →

On 02/06/17, I Officer Christopher Collette was assigned to Somerville marked unit East One. At approximately 08:56 hours I was dispatched to 333 Great River Rd. at the Avalon Apartment Complex for an unwanted person refusing to leave the area. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Tesris CINEUS (Trespass, Disorderly, ABPO, Resisting, Class B) At Assembly Row →

2/06/2017 08:54:35

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GREAT RIVER RD

CINEUS , TESRIS

DISORDERLY CONDUCT c272 S53

TRESPASS c266 S120

RESISTING ARREST c268 S32B Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 2/6/17-2/13/17 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, February 13, the 44th day of 2017 with 321 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:44 and sunset is @ 5:13. 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: 1542 – Catherine Howard was executed for adultery. She was the fifth wife of England’s King Henry VIII.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

By Frank Santangelo

Monday morning immediately after the storm, Somerville DPW crews concentrating on snow removal operations around the City of Somerville and on school  grounds still is in full swing. 
Continue reading Somerville DPW Making It Happen →

All cars must be moved from City and school lots by 11 a.m. to avoid ticketing and towing. Property owners must shovel sidewalks by 1 p.m. Monday (within 6 daylight hours following end of snowfall). Continue reading SOMERVILLE SNOW EMERGENCY ENDS MONDAY, FEB. 13, AT 9 A.M. →

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

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

McKENZIE, William K. 86, Of Medford, formerly of Somerville. Retired Somerville Police Officer passed away on February 10, 2017. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Retired SPD Police Officer William K. McKenzie →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Gus Filosi, Cindy Moss, Patricia Ann Daley, Dusty Gerlach, Dino Alves, Darrell English, Bernard Gibbons, Albert Piacentini, Jimmy Gondolfe, Lisa Winchester Catino, Lou Ferrara, Steve Grossman, Susan Lampedecchio, Scott Gamble, Alyssa McNeill, Gina Miele and Happy 1st Birthday to Elayna!
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week  →

By Frank Santangelo 

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Sandy Mattson

Sandy is a life long Somerville resident and is currently the lead worker at the Somerville Brown School kitchen. She has worked there since 2002 and loves everything about it. 
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week:Sandy Mattson →

A snow emergency has been declared for Somerville starting at 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 12. Residents can begin moving their cars now to the EVEN-numbered side of the street (unless posted signage states otherwise). Continue reading Snow Emergency Declared for Somerville Starting 4p.m. Sunday, February 12 →

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 →

By Bob Katzen 
   

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local representatives on roll calls from February 2. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.
  All these roll calls are on proposed new rules to a package of rules under which the House will operate for 2017-2018.
ALLOW VOTE ON TERM LIMITS FOR SPEAKER (H 2017) Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 – Report No. 6 February 6-10, 2017 →

WHEN: Friday February 24th from 5-8pm 
WHERE: 99 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145
Hope to see you there!!

WED. FEB. 15 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

If you love the iconic LEGO® toy, you won’t want to miss the February Adult Night at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston when we celebrate all the things we love about LEGO® bricks! The event will be Wednesday, February 15 from 7:00-9:00 pm. Continue reading FEBRUARY’S ADULT NIGHT WILL CELEBRATE LOVE AT LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER BOSTON →

February’s Toddler Tuesdays on February 14th & 28th will be celebrating Valentine’s Day and the new LEGO® City Builder exhibit which opens on February 18th. Continue reading TODDLER TUESDAYS IN FEBRUARY TO CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY & NEW LEGO® CITY BUILDER EXHIBIT AT LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER BOSTON/Somerville  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, February 12, the 43rd day of 2017 with 322 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:45 and sunset is @ 5:11. 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: 1541 – The city of Santiago, Chile was founded.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

By JOE Curtatone

Still trying to get solid information about how many of these raids have taken place in our local area, but the early reports from the national media are that ICE raids are being fairly indiscriminate and ham-handed. Continue reading Mayor Curtatone on Washington Post Article:Immigrant community on high alert, fearing Trump’s ‘deportation force’ →

By Frank Santangelo 

Congratulations to Somerville Firefighter Jay Colbert who was on TV at the Bruins game this past Saturday reporting on the “MDA Fill The Boot Fundraising” efforts from firefighters raising over $107,000,000 million dollars so far for MDA. 

Jay previewed on NESN in between periods of the game reaching thousands of people for a great cause!

Photos by Frank Santangelo 

By William Tauro

Late Friday afternoon an oil tanker carrying thousands of gallons of home heating oil slid on ice while making a delivery leaving the rear axles hanging off over an embankment at an elderly apartment complex located at 240 Pearl Steet Somerville.  Continue reading Oil Tanker Truck Close Call Incident in Somerville →

Photos by Frank Santangelo 

By William Tauro 

Early Friday afternoon a box truck traveling on Porter Street in Somerville lost control and drove through a spa and nail salon that’s located on Highland Avenue.  Continue reading Truck Hits Building in Somerville →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, February 10, the 41st day of 2017 with 324 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:49 and sunset is @ 5:07. The Full Snow Moon is exact @ 7:34 PM EST. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1763 – The Treaty of Paris ended the French and Indian War. In the treaty France ceded Canada to England.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Great job by the Somerville Fire Dept and Somerville311 who responded in just a few minutes to remove the wires knocked down by Thursday’s snow storm. 

Somerville’s snow emergency will end at 6 a.m. on Friday, February 10, and normal parking rules will go back into effect at that time. Vehicles parked in municipal lots must be moved within two hours of the end of a snow emergency. Vehicles still in municipals lots after 8 a.m. on Friday may be subject to ticketing and towing. Continue reading Somerville’s Snow Emergency Will End at 6:00a.m. on Friday, February 10th →

Thursday, February 09, 2017

Due to the declaration of a snow emergency in Somerville, the Board of Aldermen meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 8, 2017 has been postponed to Tuesday, February 14th at 7 p.m.

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, February 09, the 40th day of 2017 with 325 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:4 and sunset is @ 5:0. 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:1825 – The U.S. House of Representatives elected John Quincy Adams president. No candidate had received a majority of electoral votes.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Because winter starts in an even year this year (2016), when a snow emergency is in effect, parking is allowed on the even-numbered side of the street ONLY, unless the street has posted signage that states otherwise. Vehicles parked on the odd-numbered side of the street must either be moved to the even side, or to another location. Due to parking limitations in the City, municipal and school lots will be made available to residents during snow emergencies. Continue reading Somerville Parking Regulations DURING a Snow Emergency →

The City of Somerville’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, and the City Engineering Department, invite all interested community members to the next community meeting in a public meeting series to discuss construction updates and park design for the upcoming Nunziato Field Stormwater and Park reconstruction project. Continue reading Nunziato Park & Stormwater Project Meeting, February 13 →

All cars must be moved by 4 a.m.Thursday to avoid ticketing and towing. Municipal lots open for parking at 8 p.m.

All School and Recreation activities are canceled. Continue reading Somerville Snow Emergency in Effect Thurs., 2/9 at 12 a.m. →

 The scanner is non-stop with accidents, etc. BAD OUT!!! BE CAREFUL!!!

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, February 08, the 39th day of 2017 with 326 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:50 and sunset is @ 5:06. 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: 1693 – A charter was granted for the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Awards support food security research, evaluation of dialogue on race and ethnicity

MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, Mass. (Feb. 7, 2017) – Two grants from the Tisch College Community Research Center at Tufts University (TCRC) will support upcoming research projects in Somerville and Medford, continuing the TCRC’s decade of work backing studies that contribute to Tufts’ host communities. Continue reading Tufts University center continues commitment to community research with 2017 grants →

Somerville Songwriter Sessions at the Armory Cafe presents a concert with singer/songwriter/guitarists Geoff Bartley, Steven Pelland and Terry Kitchen on Saturday March 4. Continue reading Geoff Bartley, Steven Pelland, Terry Kitchen @ Somerville Armory Saturday March 4 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, February 07, the 38th day of 2017 with 327 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:51 and sunset is @ 5:05. 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: 1795 – The 11th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

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Photo:The team; from left; Emily Howley, Bridget Cort, Jamie DaSilva, Hannah O’Sullivan, Hardik Pokhrel, Jonathan Peddle, Nikhilesh Rattan, Derek Sebastiao and Nasreen Kaur show off their trophy and the mock-up of their future city “Samanborg.” 

Photos by Emily Howley

A team of 10 Argenziano School 7th and 8th graders bested more than 20 other teams of middle school students from throughout New England, winning best overall design in the regional competition of the 2017 Future City Engineering New England Regional Completion held January 21 in Boston. Continue reading Argenziano School 7th & 8th Graders Win Regional 2017 Future City Engineering Competition, Look Forward to Nationals in Washington DC Next Month →

Sent in by our readers!

Send us your favorite “Magic Moment” photos to Wmtauro@bostonnewsgroup.com to be posted here live on Thesomervillenewsweekly.com as well as in our print edition for the world to see! Continue reading Turn your favorite photos into “Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments!” →

 
Dear Friends!
Two very exciting events in East Somerville:

* Solar Energy Business meeting on Friday February 10th at 10am at Mudflat Studios in partnership with Resonant Energy. Continue reading Two very important events in East Somerville! →

By Bob Katzen

   $33,200 (from $151,800 to $185,000.)

   Hike in Gov. Baker’s salary. 

   $30,068 (from $134,932 to $165,000)

   Hike in Lt. Gov. Karen Polito’s salary. Continue reading Special By the Numbers Pay Raises On Beacon Hill →

By Bob Katzen

Effective January 28, 2017, a new bill on Beacon Hill allows banks to conduct a “savings promotion raffle” and offer prizes to winners. Continue reading NEW BILL ALLOWS BANKS TO CONDUCT RAFFLES  →

By Bob Katzen

  Effective January 20, 2017, bill (H 4455) creates a special commission to study welding regulations in Massachusetts and report back to the Legislature with recommendations by June 1, 2017.  Continue reading NEW WELDING LAWS IN EFFECT AFTER TWO FIREFIGHTERS KILLED IN BOSTON FIRE →

By Bob Katzen

Effective January 20, 2017: A new bill on Beacon Hill expands the prior law allowing restaurant and hotel customers to bring home an unfinished bottle of wine. The new law expands the law to taverns, clubs and veterans’ organizations like American Legion posts. The wine would have to be resealed and then placed in a one-time-use tamper-proof, transparent bag.

   Supporters say it is time to expand this law to ensure that people do not finish their bottle of wine just so it doesn’t go to waste. They noted that often leads to drunken driving.

Photo by William Tauro 

By Bob Katzen

The Senate on a voice vote, without a roll call, approved a resolution condemning the recent Executive Order issued by President Trump which for 90 days bars entry to the United States for some nationals from seven nations including Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Syria, Somalia, Libya and Yemen. Continue reading BEACON HILL URGES TRUMP TO RECONSIDER TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS →

By Bob Katzen

   House 35-123, rejected a rule that would change the current 11-member Ethics Committee to an eight-member one that would include four Democrats and four Republicans. Current rules provide for seven Democrats and only four Republicans on the 11-member committee.  Continue reading EQUAL REPRESENTATION ON ETHICS COMMITTEE →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Keri Rodrigues, Joshua E. Davidson, Dan Mackey, Kenneth Reeves, Krissi Dunne Ali, George Smichinski, Bob McWatters, Valdo Meneses, Erica Karlberg, Tracey Stark, Craig Bowers, Leland Cheung, Terrence Kennedy, Tommy Yung, Jimmy Nutt, Jessica Mantia, Kara Rossetti, Jeanne Gullage, Michelle Mckenna Matthias, Marie O’Meara, Jennifer Branco-Caton, Kathleen Marks, Patti Foscarota, Roslyn Santangelo, Happy 17th Birthday to Chris Tello and Happy 13th Birthday Alexa English! Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly “Favorite Happy Birthday Photos of the Week” →

Valentine’s Day celebration features classic silent film romantic farce with live music

SOMERVILLE, Mass.—When words aren’t enough, why not let a silent movie do the talking? Continue reading Buster Keaton comedy ‘Seven Chances’ (1925) on Sunday, Feb. 12 at Aeronaut Brewery →

Continue reading Upcoming Somerville COA Events →

By William Tauro 

Congratulations and best wishes go out to Somerville Police Sergeant Joe Macarelli on his recent retirement this past Saturday from the Somerville Police Department. 

Sergeant Macarelli served on the Somerville Police Departmenton for 33 years of dedicated service to the people of Somerville.  
We here at the Somerville News Weekly wish him all the best for years to come. 

Continue reading Somerville Celebrates New England Patriots Super Bowl Win Around the Ville →

By Frank Santangelo 

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Tom Brady

After making the greatest Superbowl comeback in the history of the game by overcoming a 28 to 3 deficit in the 3rd quarter, with a record breaking 466 passing yards, and winning the game 34 to 28 in the only Superbowl to go into overtime. Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:Tom Brady →

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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 →

On the morning of February 6th, 2017, while in uniform, I was assigned to marked unit East-1. At 12:54 AM, I was traveling west bound on Broadway when I observed three parties, two females and one male walking east bound. The two females appeared to be upset and one appeared to be crying. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Christian AHEARN (Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, Poss. Class E) →

On February 4, 2017 at approximately 8:55 PM, I (Officer Mark Nevin / West 5) was dispatched to the intersection of Winthrop Street at Mystic Valley Parkway in Medford where the Medford Police had a motor vehicle stopped. The motor vehicle was involved in a hit and run moments earlier at Medford and Lowell Streets in Somerville. The following is a brief summary of my investigation: Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Doreen KOENIG (OUI Liquor, Leave Scene of Property Damage) →

The following is a brief summary to incident #17007334.

  Members of the Somerville Police Department Drug Control Unit have been conducting an ongoing investigation involving the above named defendants Franklin Argueta / Felipe Leao and their Marijuana Distribution operation.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Franklin ARGUETA (Poss. Class C, Conspiracy, PWID Class D) & Felipe LEAO (PWID Class D, Conspiracy) →

On Friday, February 3, 2017, while assigned to marked unit East-1, I was dispatched to Stop & Shop, located at 775 McGrath Highway, for the report of a suspicious person stopped by Loss Prevention. Marked unit East-4 and street supervisor, Sgt. Kennelly, also responded.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Fedley Frederick (Possession or Use of Counterfeit Receipts) to Steal Extra Virgin Olive Oil →

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On January 31, 2017, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol in marked cruiser East 1. At approximately 12:43pm, I was dispatched along with Officer Devin Schneider (East 4) to Stop & Shop located at 775 McGrath Hwy for a shoplifter. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Luis CEPEDA (Larceny Over) Shoplifting Super Stop & Shop →

01/30/2017 14:41:45

FOLEY ST

CUEVAS , JONATHAN

35 LUCERNE ST BOSTON MA

B AND E FOR MISDEMEANOR C266 S

CREDIT CARD, IMPROPER USE UNDE

B AND E DAYTIME FOR FELONY C26 Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 1/30/17-2/6/17 →

Photos of Sophomore Sensation–Ashley Cadet #1–who is highlighted in the article

Photos by Correen Demers

By Ashley Richardson

​Early in the week, the Prospect Hill Academy Lady Wizards overwhelmed Salem Academy Charter by a lopsided score of 69-14 in a home contest at the Arthur D. Healey School in Somerville. A day later, the Community Charter School of Cambridge Cougars ventured over to Lexington and came away with a 39-25 decision over Minuteman Regional High School. Continue reading ASHLEY CADET SHINES FOR PROSPECT HILL ACADEMY →

Holiday Inn, 30 Washington Street

Thursday, February 9, 2017

7:45 A.M. Doors open

8:00 A.M. Buffet breakfast

Sponsored by Winter Hill Bank

$25 Chamber member, $35 Non-member

               RSVP with name(s) & affiliation(s) for you & your guest(s) to smackey@somervillechamber.org

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, February 06, the 37th day of 2017 with 328 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:52 and sunset is @ 5:03. 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: 1778 – The United States gained official recognition from France as the two nations signed the Treaty of Amity and Commerce and the Treaty of Alliance in Paris. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, February 05, the 36th day of 2017 with 329 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:54 and sunset is @ 5:02. 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: 1782 – The Spanish captured Minorca from the British. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Photos by Frank Santangelo 
The City of Somerville and The Welcome Project hosted a rally for Sanctuary Cities and inclusion on the Somerville High School concourse this past Saturday morning, standing in solidarity with and in support of the City of Somerville’s commitment to its residents, and to remaining a Sanctuary City. Continue reading “We Are One Somerville:Rally for Sanctuary Cities and Inclusion →

By Bob Katzen 

   THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ and representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of January 30 -February 3.
   The key roll call of the week was the one on which the House and Senate overrode Gov. Charlie Baker’s veto of a pay hike for some legislators, all constitutional officers and judges. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41-Report No. 5 January 30 -February 3, 2017 →

Photos by Frank Santangelo 
 

WHO: Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone

                        Congressman Michael Capuano

                        The Welcome Project

                        Local elected officials

                        Representatives from immigrant-owned businesses in Somerville

                        Immigrant youth

                        Live bands

                        Somerville community members: (Current FB counts here http://bit.ly/2kLRZO9)

WHERE: Somerville High School Concourse, 81 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143

WHEN: Saturday, February 4, 2017, 10 a.m.-noon

WHAT: The City of Somerville and The Welcome Project will host a rally for Sanctuary Cities and inclusion on the Somerville High School concourse on Saturday morning, standing in solidarity with and in support of the City of Somerville’s commitment to its residents, and to remaining a Sanctuary City. Continue reading “We Are One Somerville:Rally for Sanctuary Cities and Inclusion” Saturday, 2/4/17 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, February 04, the 35th day of 2017 with 330 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:55 and sunset is @ 5:01. 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: 1783 – Britain declared a formal cessation of hostilities with its former colonies, the United States of America. 
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Photos by Frank Santangelo 

By William Tauro 

 Somerville City Hall employees came into work on Friday morning dressed up in full patriots cheering gear! Continue reading The Patriot Nation Begins in Somerville →

By Bob Katzen 

    STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, FEB 2, 2017 – House 116-43, Senate 31-9, overrode Gov. Charlie Baker’s veto of an $18 million pay raise package including hiking the salaries of the two leaders who filed the bill, House Speaker Robert DeLeo (D-Winthrop) and Senate President Continue reading Special report on overriding veto of pay raise February 2, 2017 →

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The 39th Hyannis Marathon, Half Marathon, 10Km & Marathon Team Relay taking place on February 26th in Hyannis, Massachusetts is pleased to announce the cash prizes for the Marathon & Half Marathon in 2017.
Marathon Cash Prizes: Continue reading BA Events:Cash Prizes @ Hyannis Marathon & Half Marathon in 2017…… →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, February 03, the 34th day of 2017 with 331 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:56 and sunset is @ 4:59. 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: 1488 – The Portuguese navigator Bartholomeu Diaz landed at Mossal Bay in the Cape, the first European known to have landed on the southern extremity of Africa.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, February 02, the 33rd day of 2017 with 332 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:57 and sunset is @ 4:58. 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: 1536 – The Argentine city of Buenos Aires was founded by Pedro de Mendoza of Spain.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

By William Tauro 

ICGG, a Somerville organization located at 85 Washington St, in Somerville has finalized a project that will allow access to local community to an indoor soccer, basketball and volleyball facility. ICGG also owns RIT television available nationwide through Dish Network, Comcast and Sling TV and WMVX1570, a major Portuguese speaking radio and TV network. Continue reading ICGG Bringing Good Things To Life In Somerville  →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, February 01, the 32nd day of 2017 with 333 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:58 and sunset is @ 4:57. 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: 1788 – Isaac Briggs and William Longstreet patented the steamboat.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

By William Tauro 

A photo of Somerville Avenue in Somerville at 3:30 PM Monday afternoon with no traffic. 

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

CITY TV 13/22

Wednesday, February 1

8:00 AM​Fit-4-Life #5 2017 

9:00 AM​SomerViva en Espanol

9:30 AM​Community Preservation Committee Meeting Continue reading EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS –SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE: CABLE CONNECTION City TV (13 RCN/22 COMCAST) & Educational Channel 15 (15) →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, January 31, the 31st day of 2017 with 334 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:59 and sunset is @ 4:56. 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: 1606 – Guy Fawkes was executed after being convicted for his role in the “Gunpowder Plot” against the English Parliament and King James I.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Some fire pit inspiration for your back yard- which would you prefer? Give us a call today and let’s talk about your vision! 781-388-9988

Click on link below to read January 31st, 2017 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online:january-31st-2017-the-somerville-news-weekly-print-edition-online

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Here’s to hoping everyone can take a minute to breathe and maybe come to middle ground.

 By Jame Norton 

Mayor Curtatone, like other Sanctuary City Mayors, went on the defensive this past week when the new President set his sights on all Sanctuary Cities as being havens for illegal immigrants who commit awful crimes and drain the resources of the community. Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton →

Please join us

Business After Hours

5-7 PM, Thursday, February 2, 2017

Daddy Jones

525 Medford Street, Magoun Square
Continue reading Somerville Chamber of Commerce RSVP After Hours Thursday Feb 2nd →

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To celebrate the Patriots going to the big game this weekend, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston is offering $5 off admission for anyone wearing Patriots gear on Saturday and Super Bowl Sunday! Discount is valid on walk-up tickets only and won’t be applied to already purchased tickets. Continue reading Show Your Patriots Pride & Receive $5 OFF admission at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston →

Somerville native and long-time community activist Jesse Clingan announced his candidacy for Ward 4 Alderman today. Jesse is running on a platform of responsive and accessible government, affordable and middle income housing and continuing the fight against opiate abuse, among many issues. Continue reading Jesse Clingan Announces Run For Ward 4 Alderman’s Seat →

By Skip Murray 

 This past Friday and Saturday evenings, Somerville’s own Nathaniel Abreu, fifteen year old Nathaniel Abreu, put on an amazing performance at the Concord Performing Arts Center, Concord, MA. Those of us who were lucky enough to be there, knew we had been touched by something special.

Nathaniel is one in the long line of the extraordinary artists our town of Somerville is so well known for. It is a town rife with writers, poets, painters and sculptors, and now this amazing cello player is the next to step up and stand in the center.

From the moment he sits down on stage and begins playing on this night, he leaps into another place, a place where music lives. He becomes the notes, the tempo, the timbre. He becomes the music. And joyfully, he takes us with him.

  Continue reading Shining The Light on Nathaniel Abreu →

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

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

By Scott Trettenero

Every Feb. 14, starry-eyed couples celebrating Valentine’s Day strive to find just the right setting to create a romantic night on the town.
But relationships are about more than candle-light dinners and slow dancing in the moonlight, and making them last beyond the initial infatuation is no easy thing. Continue reading What Are The Secrets To A Long-Lasting Relationship? →

The inauguration of a new president in Washington, D.C., also means a new Cabinet with goals and ideas different from those in the previous administration.
Continue reading How America’s New Cabinet Can Lead Successful Change Initiatives →

By Gabriella van Rij

When most of today’s parents were teenagers, they developed their romantic crushes on the person they sat next to in algebra class, bumped into in front of their school lockers, or spotted at the next table in the cafeteria. Continue reading Parents, Teenagers And The Dangers Of Online Dating →

Proposed ‘Voucher’ Plan Threatens Benefits of over 1,100,000 Commonwealth Residents

Boston — AARP today launched a comprehensive campaign to protect Medicare in the face of proposals by some in Congress that would hurt hardworking Massachusetts residents who have paid into the program their entire working lives.  Continue reading AARP Massachusetts Launches Campaign to Protect Medicare →

Successful candidate must possess valid Mass License with a good driving record, be able to pass pre-employment, random drug testing, have a strong work ethic, and the ability to read, write and communicate in English.

We offer good starting pay, overtime after 40 hours, paid holidays and vacations. No layoffs plenty of work year round. Continue reading Millennium NOW HIRING 3RD SHIFT SWEEPER DRIVERS →

On Monday, January 30, 2017, at 12:20 A.M., while traveling South on McGrath Hwy., I observed a gray Honda Civic pass several vehicles from the right, fail to signal while changing lanes, then continued to travel at a high rate of speed on McGrath Hwy, I estimated the speed to be 65 mph in a 35 mph zone. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Abner BERNADEAU (OUI Drugs, PWID D, Speeding, Fail to Signal) →

On January 27, 2017, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol in marked cruiser West 5. At approximately 10:00pm, I was alerted by a citizen, that a black Ford pickup truck was swerving all over the road, and almost struck a pedestrian on Broadway by the Powder House rotary. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Antonio RODRIGUES-DEOLIVEIRA (Negligent Operation of MV, Operating MV with License Suspended for OUI, OUI 2nd Offense) →

On January 25, 2017 at around 7 p.m., Somerville Police received a call from a XXXXX regarding some activity with his girlfriend’s stolen cell phone and passport. XXXXX’s girlfriend is a female named YYYYY. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Yolanda BARROS (Conspiracy & RSP) & Dante GOMES (Conspiracy & RSP) →

By Frank Santangelo 

After being closed for a week during a week long renovation process, Victor’s Deli that’s located on Broadway in Ball Square is now reopened for business again!

Same great food, but with a new look! Continue reading The New Victor’s Deli Is Open For Business  →