
By William Tauro
Our Somerville Seniors continuing with the Irish Festivities. Mayor Curtatone, DA Ryan & George Landers joined in the Irish Singing Tour. Continue reading Mayor’s Somerville Seniors St Patrick’s Day Party Photos

By William Tauro
Our Somerville Seniors continuing with the Irish Festivities. Mayor Curtatone, DA Ryan & George Landers joined in the Irish Singing Tour. Continue reading Mayor’s Somerville Seniors St Patrick’s Day Party Photos

Please join Somerville Commissioner of Veterans’ Services Bryan Bishop and project lead DJ Chagnon from CBA Landscape Architects on Monday, March 26, to discuss the redesign of Henry Hansen Park. Continue reading Somerville-Henry Hansen Park Redesign Community Meeting March 26

Nina Eichner, a born and raised Somervillian, is the Special Events Manager for the Somerville Arts Council, an office of the City of Somerville. In her position she coordinates a variety of events and festivals for the City including the SomerStreets festivals, annual independence day fireworks, and a variety of arts festivals including the ArtsUnion series.
Continue reading THE SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY’S SPECIAL PERSON OF THE WEEK NINA EICHNER


The following is a summary of the details related to this incident.
On Monday, March 12, 2018, I, Officer David Ruf, was in full-uniform and assigned to marked cruiser East-4, for the Somerville Police Department. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Michael DELLEA (B&E MV, RSP)


The following report is a very brief summary of events pertaining to case #18015654. Details not found in this report will be found in subsequent reports:


On the above date and time, Officer Devin Schneider and I, were dispatched to xx Central Street for two unknown males entering the first floor apartment from the rear door. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Ruben MARQUES (B&E Felony, Person in Fear)


I, Sergeant Michael McCarey, report the following summary of events based on direct and indirect interview with the persons named.


On March 17, 2018, I, Sergeant Michael Capasso, was on duty for the Somerville Police assigned to the Gang Unit. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Justin MYRICK (Firearm Carry w/Ammo, PWID B) & Michael CASTILLO (SPD Warrant)


By William Tauro
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Joseph A. Giannotti on his passing this past week. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Joseph A. Giannotti

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, March 19 the 78th day of 2018 with 287 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:49 and sunset is @ 6:53. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1571 – Spanish troops occupied Manila. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer


Welcome to Green & Yellow Cab of Somerville!
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Tell the good people of Somerville are you like a mouse always looking for a piece of cheese or are you are rat?

By Bob Katzen
Senate 19-17, approved an amendment to strike a section of the bill that allows adult criminal sentences for animal cruelty to be applied to juveniles ages 14 to 17.
Continue reading ANIMAL CRUELTY TO TREAT JUVENILES AS ADULTS

By Bob Katzen
The Senate 36-0, approved and sent to the House a bill ensuring that puppies and kittens are bred and sold in a safe and healthy environment and strengthening the current “Puppy Lemon Law” to give pet owners additional options if they unknowingly purchase a sick pet.

By Bob Katzen
The Senate 36-0, approved and sent to the House a bill designed to protect students and employees from being forced or bullied into providing schools and companies with information about and access to their social media accounts.
Continue reading SOCIAL MEDIA PRIVACY PROTECTION BILL APPROVED

Renowned for its programming, parties and post-screening Q&As, unlike many film festivals, the Irish Film Festival announces it awardees prior so that filmmakers can attend their screenings in the U.S. Continue reading Irish Film Festival 2018 March 22 – 25 at Somerville Theatre

Joe Kenneally, a guitarist who’s been involved in more than a dozen bands and albums and whose wide-ranging work encompasses folk, rap, jazz, bluegrass, hardcore and, video game soundtracks is Somerville’s Artist of the Month. Continue reading Somerville Artist of the Month

The planning process to redesign Blessing of the Bay Park gets underway with a community meeting March 21. Come share your input on physical features, natural areas, programming, and amenities like boating. Continue reading March 21: Help Reenvision Our Somerville Waterfront

Due to the blizzard and snow emergency, the March 13 public hearing about Somerville’s proposed zoning-code overhaul has been rescheduled for April 3. This is an important hearing and we encourage you to attend.