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Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Jane Doucette on her passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Jane Doucette →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Billy Burke, Michael R. Foster, Denise Mckenna, Ian Talty, Joanna Costante Callinan, Jerry Lorenzo, Al Davidson, Dean Cavaretta, Dan Mosher, Gene Leonard, Jim Younker, Robert Campbell, Jim Tatosky, Suzanne Burroughs-Eaton, Jonathan Doran, Anthony DaSilva Perkins, Jacquelyn Piacentini Morin, Jason Oliveira, Mickey McPhee, Diane Scirocco, Happy 22nd Birthday to the Horan Twins Ashley and Shaley, Happy 34th Birthday to Nikki Desautels and Happy 82nd Birthday to Dick Murdza

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Meet this week’s Special Person of the Week Jesse Clingan

This week we recognize an amazing person, Jesse Clingan, a lifelong Somerville resident who’s heart and soul is dedicated in his voluntary assisting and support of his fellow Somervillians.

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On Sunday, 4/1/2018, I, Officer Haley, was in full-uniform and assigned to marked unit West 6. At approximately 1:00 AM, I was dispatched to a call for a possible drunk male banging on a door at xx Wallace St. Marked units West 7, Officer McLaughlin, and Sector West, Officer Torres, were also dispatched as backup. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Dylan SHALLOW (Mal Destr Prop +, Possession E) →

On March 30, 2018, at approximately 14:05 hours, I was contacted by XXXXX Loss Prevention, requesting my assistance with a male shoplifter. Officer Schneider and I made our way, and located the suspect, later identified as Jayson FERGUSON, inside the loss prevention office.

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On Thursday, March 29, 2018, I was assigned to marked unit East-4 and on routine patrol. At approximately 8:55 PM, I was traveling westbound on Broadway – a public way within the City of Somerville. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Jason ESCOBAR (Firearm Carry w/Ammo, Firearm Carry w/o License…) →

On Wednesday, 03/28/2018, I, Officer DiFava, was on duty for the Somerville Police operating marked cruiser 786.  At approximately 2346 hrs, I was dispatched to x College Avenue for a report of a robbery.  Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Evan CARPENITO (Unarmed Robbery, Witness Intimidate) →

On Tuesday, March 27, 2018 while on full patrol uniform, assigned to cruiser 781, I (Officer Edna DaCosta) and my partner (Patrick Canty) were dispatched to xx Moreland St. for an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon call. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Jonathan MACHADO (ADW) →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 3/26/18 – 4/1/18 →

Hi Friends,

I hope you are all well. Just a reminder the hearing on the proposed “Real Estate Transfer Fee” will be at Somerville City Hall on Wednesday, April 4 a 6:00 PM.

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Dogs and cats in Somerville are required to have a rabies vaccine. This clinic is an affordable way to get one. Vaccines cost $10 for both cats and dogs. It’s also a chance to register your dog. The event is from 10 a.m. to noon at the Department of Public Works

This public hearing concerns a proposal to charge a fee of up to 1 percent on the sale price of property. Continue reading Somerville 4/4: Public Hearing on Proposed Real Estate Transfer Fee →

We encourage you to attend this important public hearing about the proposed overhaul to Somerville’s zoning code. It takes place on Tuesday, April 3, at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

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Conway Field has been temporarily closed after pre-renovation soil testing revealed some instances of lead and PCB contamination that exceeded regulatory limits. Soil testing in the adjacent playground revealed no contamination exceeding limits, but the playground is also closed temporarily as a precautionary measure. To comply with state and federal regulations, Somerville will conduct more tests and determine next steps for remediation.

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After the winter hiatus, street sweeping resumes on Monday, April 2. To avoid a $50 ticket, make sure to move your car on designated street sweeping days in your neighborhood. Information is posted on parking signs throughout Somerville.

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, April 02, the 92nd day of 2018 with 273 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:25 and sunset is @ 7:10. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1513 – Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon sighted Florida. The next day he went ashore. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →