Click on link below to read December 5th, 2017 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online:December 5th, 2017 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

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CAMBRIDGE, MA – On Sunday, December 17th, from 1:00PM – 2:50PM, FMC Ice Sports will be hosting a special Winter Wonderland Public Skate event at the Simoni Ice Rink in Cambridge, MA. Continue reading THE SIMONI ICE RINK PRESENTS A WINTER WONDERLAND PUBLIC SKATE EVENT →

The Tewksbury Police Department is seeking any information as to the whereabouts of Martin Omar Crespo, 37, formerly of 191 Charles Street, Lowell for stealing a woman’s purse while she was shopping at the Tewksbury Wal-Mart on October 31, 2017.  He fled the area before police arrived and could not be located.

Continue reading Tewksbury Police:Wanted Person – Purse Snatching   →

By Bob Katzen

Governor Charlie Baker signed into law a bill that gives public school districts the power and flexibility to offer other English Language Learner (ELL) programs in addition to or instead of the current sheltered English immersion program.

Continue reading LEGISLATION FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS Signed →

By Bob Katzen

Gov. Baker signed into law a bill designed to ensure free access to FDA-approved methods of birth control for women in Massachusetts. The measure allows women to get a 12-month supply of a contraceptive of their choosing after an initial 3-month prescription and mandates coverage of emergency contraception at pharmacies without a copayment or a new prescription.

Continue reading GOVERNOR SIGNS CONTRACEPTION COVERAGE BILL INTO LAW →

By Bob Katzen

Last week the House voted 119-34 and upheld the ruling of Acting House Speaker Patricia Haddad (D-Somerset) that prohibited consideration of an amendment that would authorize police officers, court officers and other law enforcement officers to detain a person under certain circumstances, at the request of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on the grounds that there is probable cause that such person is a removable illegal alien.

Continue reading PROHIBIT CONSIDERATION OF DETAINING ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS →

By Bob Katzen

Sponsors of several possible ballot questions for the November 2018 election faced their second deadline in the long process to get their proposed law or constitutional amendment on the ballot.

Continue reading SOME 2018 POSSIBLE BALLOT QUESTIONS CLEAR ANOTHER HURDLE →

By Bob Katzen

The Public Health Committee held a hearing on legislation that would give cemeteries the authority to allow the burial of people and their pets in the same location.

Continue reading TALKS ON BEACON HILL ON LAWS TO BURY PETS WITH OWNERS →

Eleven local children chosen to sing holiday classic song before December 15th performance

BOSTON, MA – DEC. 4 – Somerville’s Cameron Alexander Wolf was chosen from over 30 entries to perform the holiday classic song “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” before the December 15th performance of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical” at the Shubert Theatre.

Continue reading SOMERVILLE’S CAMERON WOLF CHOSEN FOR “RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL” SINGING CELEBRATION →

Amsterdam-born creative workspace pioneer, Spaces, has chosen Somerville for its second site in Massachusetts. Located at 240 Elm Street in the heart of Davis Square, Spaces will offer professionals in the area an impressive 15,450 square foot business hub built around the concept of shared ideas and innovation.

Continue reading Workspace Pioneer Spaces to Open in Somerville →

Just in time to complete your holiday shopping, the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission has “Preserving Somerville” merchandise available for sale. Continue reading Historic Somerville Merchandise on Sale for Holiday Season →

Annual All City Middle School Winter Concert which will take place on Thursday December 14th  6:30pm in the Auditorium of Somerville High School Continue reading Somerville Annual All City Middle School Winter Concert →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Brenda Moschella, Kathleen Bereznoski, Estee Vered, Peter Anthony, Rachel Calabrese, Michelle Sousa, Laura Dupont Vellucci, Danielle Connell, Sharon Borges Colleran, Ray Zonghetti and Frankie Santangelo

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Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

Charles “Chuck” Gerlach is the Graphic Design & Visual Communications Instructor at the Somerville High School.

Continue reading THE SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY SPECIAL PERSON OF THE WEEK CHARLES “CHUCK” GERLACH →

Courtesy photo/A Gloucester man has been arrested in the case of an illegally caught tuna, beheaded and left in some Gloucester woods.

Continue reading Arrest Made In Case Of Headless Tuna →

Continuing a multi-year planning and design process, all interested parties are invited to join Mayor Joseph Curtatone and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development on Tuesday, December 5, at 6 p.m. at the Brickbottom Artists Association, 1 Fitchburg St., for a meeting to discuss the future of the ARTFarm site.  Attendees will be updated on next steps for the project.  Continue reading Meeting ‪Tuesday, December 5‬, to Discuss ARTFarm Updates →

The Allstate Foundation grant to support nonprofit’s work to help end domestic violence and financial abuse

SOMERVILLE, Mass. – Seven Allstate agency owners from the Greater Somerville area recently came together to secure a $7,000 Allstate Foundation Helping Hands® grant to benefit RESPOND, Inc. in addition to providing the organization with much-needed supplies collected from the multi-agency donation drive. The grant will support the nonprofit organization’s mission to help end domestic violence and financial abuse.

Continue reading Seven Allstate agency owners earn $7,000 grant for Somerville’s RESPOND, Inc. →

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. There were no roll call votes in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local senators’ roll call attendance records for the 2017 session through December 1.

Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 42 – Report No. 48 November 27 – December 1, 2017 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, December 04, the 338th day of 2017 with 27 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:5 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:  1783 – Gen. George Washington said farewell to his officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

The following is a brief summary pertaining to incident #17072574

On November 29th, 2017 at approximately 16:31, Somerville Police Dispatch received a call for shots fired in the area of Myrtle Street at Perkins St (see incident #17072516). Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Michael CASTILLO (Carry Weapon), Justin MYRICK (PWID D) & Mario MESTANZA-MORAN (Reckless Op. MV) →

On Wednesday November 29, 2017, I, Officer Marra, was in full-uniform and assigned to marked cruiser 782, patrolling area E2, for the Somerville Police Department. At approximately 1600 hours, I was dispatched to T-Mobile, located at the Twin City Shopping Plaza, 14 McGrath Highway Somerville, for the report of an unwanted patron causing a disturbance in the store.

Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Bonnie DWYER (Trespass, Disorderly) →

On November 29, 2017, I, Officer Bork was patrolling area East 1 for the Somerville Police Department. At approximately 01:06, East 3, Officer Beckford, and I, were dispatched to 76 Franklin Street for a report of a male threatening another male with a possible knife or hammer after he asked him to turn down the music. East 4, Officer Ruf, and Sierra 8, Sgt. Perrone, responded as well.

Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Rudy ADAM (Assault w. Dangerous Weapon – Knife) →

On Tuesday 11/28/17 at approximately 8:50 P.M., I was travelling southbound on McGrath Hwy (Rte28) in an unmarked police cruiser with Det. John Thermidor and Sgt. Michael Capasso.  Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: David McCollin (Traffick Cocaine) →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 11/27-12/04 →

Photos by Frankie Saint

By William Tauro

This past Saturday night dozens of guests filled the ballroom of the Somerville Holiday Inn for the 10th Annual Toys for Local Children Dinner Dance.

Continue reading Somerville Toys for Local Children (TLC) 2017 Hits The Ground Running During This Season of Giving →

By William Tauro

The Somerville News Weekly thought that this Facebook story might be of interest, especially to the newer residents in Somerville.

Continue reading Somerville Pride-Who Was Your Favorite Somerville Mayor? →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, December 03, the 337th day of 2017 with 28 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:55 and sunset is @ 4:11. The Full Cold Moon is exact @ 10:48 AM EST. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN:  1792 – The trial of France’s King Louis XVI began. He was eventually put to death for the 33 charges.

1818 – Illinois was admitted as the 21st state of the union.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By William Tauro

Our condolences go out to the Albano, the Lisi and the Buonopane families for the recent passing of Maria Albano Lisi.

Continue reading Somerville Remembering Maria Albano Lisi →

By William Tauro

A supporter of President Donald J Trump who owns a pick up truck has been vandalized for a second time at 3:00 AM Saturday morning.

Continue reading Trump Supporter Truck Gets Trashed Second Time In Somerville President Threatened →

By Bob Katzen

An unusual week at the Statehouse ended with Senate President Stan Rosenberg (D-Amherst) reading a statement to a throng of reporters about the allegations in the Boston Globe that his husband, Bryon Hefner, groped three men and kissed another one against his will.

Continue reading ACCUSATIONS AGAINST THE SENATE PRESIDENT’S HUSBAND →

Join Mayor Joseph Curtatone and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development for a meeting to discuss the future of the ARTFarm site.

Continue reading Somerville ARTFarm Update Meeting, ‪12/5‬ →

Tickets for the annual Illuminations Tour go on sale starting December 3. You can buy tickets at Blue Cloud Gallery in Ball Square. (The Illuminations Tour takes place December 16.)

When/where: Opening hours at the Blue Cloud Gallery, 713 Broadway, are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Erika Nesse, November’s Artist of the Month, composes fractal music, which she says is “similar in spirit to visual fractals such as the Mandelbrot set, but at least in my case not made directly from them but by a similar mathematical process.” If this fascinates you, read more about Nesse at somervilleartscouncil.org. On December 7, join the Somerville Arts Council to celebrate all the 2017 Artists of the Month. This gala is from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Arts at the Armory Cafe, 191 Highland Ave

For more news about sustainable energy and Somerville’s efforts to confront climate change, sign up for the SustainaVille newsletter. Here are some highlights from the most recent edition:

• There’s still time to take the SustainaVille survey

• The deadline to receive a HeatSmart/CoolSmart discount on air source heat pumps has been extended to February 15. Continue reading SustainaVille News →

We’re preparing for an odd winter this year, but hopefully not in a record breaking amount of snow kind of way. This winter season begins in an odd year (2017), so during any possible snow emergencies vehicles need to be parked on the odd side of the street (unless nearby street signage says otherwise). Continue reading Get Ready for an Odd Winter in Somerville →

Somerville is getting three new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Charging points in Teele Square and East Somerville (across from the Mount Vernon Restaurant) were installed in November, and another station in Magoun Square is coming in the next few weeks. Continue reading New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Somerville →

The City of Somerville and Cambridge Health Alliance have released a wide-ranging 175-page report on the health and wellbeing of Somerville residents that will kick off a public process to develop a long-range Community Health Improvement Plan as noted by the Mayor in this week’s Somerville Times.  Continue reading Somerville Releases Comprehensive ‘Wellbeing’ Report  →

You’re probably more interested in zoning than you think. Do you want to be able to easily make basic home modifications? Do you want to make sure a noisy factory doesn’t move into your residential neighborhood? Do you want our zoning to support the creation of affordable housing, open space, or arts and maker spaces? If so, then you care about zoning.

Continue reading Somerville-Come Chat About Zoning →

In November the MBTA awarded a contract to GLX Constructors, a joint-venture of several companies, to build the bulk of the Green Line Extension. The $1.08 billion winning bid is under the $1.3 billion budget set by the MBTA, according to the Boston Globe. Continue reading Somerville-Green Line Update →

Upcoming Holiday Fun

Save the dates! Celebrate the holiday season in Somerville with these fun events:

• Thurs., Dec. 7: Join us on the City Hall concourse starting at 5:30 p.m., for the annual Christmas tree lighting. Afterwards head over to the Somerville High School atrium for refreshments and a visit with Santa. Continue reading Upcoming Holiday Fun in Somerville →

Union Square Main Streets, in partnership with local businesses, will bring you the 3rd Annual Holiday Stroll on Saturday, December 9 from 11am-5pm. Participants are invited to kick off the holiday season with a stroll through the Square with many exciting activities to explore!

Continue reading Somerville Fun and Shopping at the Union Square Holiday Stroll →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, December 01, the 335th day of 2017 with 30 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:53 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:  1835 – Hans Christian Andersen published his first book of fairy tales.

1909 – The Pennsylvania Trust Company, of Carlisle, PA, became the first bank in the in the U.S. to offer a Christmas Club account.

1913 – Ford Motor Co. began using a new movable assembly line that ushered in the era of mass production.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

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Continue reading Advertising in The Somerville News Weekly is Easy & Read by Thousands Daily! →

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.

Continue reading Middlesex Federal Will Match Toys for Tots Donations Made ‪November 24th through December 13th‬ →

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.

Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Click on link below to read November 28th, 2017 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online:November 28th, 2017 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

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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 →

Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

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:

Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Michael WALLACE (Shoplifting) at Assembly Row Brooks Brothers →

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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.

Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Brandon DEJESUS (Shoplifting, Furnish False Name) →

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.

ORDER YOURS TODAY

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PICKUP INFORMATION

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.

Continue reading It is that time of year again to put in your wreath order with the Somerville Community Growing Center!  →

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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) →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 11/20-11/27 →

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.

Continue reading Somerville 2017 Gobble Gobble Gobble Race →

Continue reading Somerville 3rd Annual Holiday Stroll Dec 9th →

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.

Continue reading The 26th Annual Holiday Arts & Craft Fair will take place at Somerville High on Saturday, November 25th from 9am-3pm Free Admission →

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.

Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Brandon DEJESUS (Shoplifting, Furnish False Name) at Kmart →

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.

Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Jarod BRYAN (Shoplifting, Resisting Arrest) at Target Somerville on Ave →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 11/13-11/20 →

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.

Continue reading FINES FOR JAYWALKING →

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.

Continue reading FINGERPRINT UBER AND LYFT DRIVERS →

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.

Continue reading PUNISH SANCTUARY CITIES AND TOWNS →

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.

Continue reading DELAY HEROIN AND FENTANYL PENALTY BILL →

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 →

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 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!

Sent in by our readers!

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.

  Continue reading Somerville This Winter Season: Park Odd! →

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.

Continue reading HOUSE UNANIMOUSLY PASSES REPRESENTATIVE BARBER’S AMENDMENT TO OMNIBUS CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM LEGISLATION →

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?

Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Would Somebody Please Remove Hypodermic Needle‘s from Marshall Street →

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 →