BOSTON – Senator Patricia Jehlen (D-Somerville) joined her colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate in voting to pass S.2545, An Act to promote a clean energy future, sponsored by Senators Marc Pacheco and Mike Barrett. Continue reading Senate Passes an Act to Promote a Clean Energy Future
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators and representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of June 11-15.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll CallVolume 43 – Report No. 24 June 11-15, 2018
On June 7th, at the Mt. Vernon Restaurant & Pub, The Rotary Club of Somerville inducted Officers and Board members for the 2018–2019 year. Continue reading Somerville Rotary Installation Dinner 2018-2019
By Harry Agritha
Somerville High Class of 1978 survived The Blizzard of 1978. We had 2 weeks off from school in our senior year that we did not have to make up…and how about that Saturday Night Fever phenomenon?
Continue reading Meet And Mingle SHS Class of 1978 and Friends
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, June 17, the 168th day of 2018 with 197 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:05 and sunset is @ 8:23. 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: 0362 – Emperor Julian issued an edict banning Christians from teaching in Syria. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, June 16, the 167th day of 2018 with 198 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:05 and sunset is @ 8:23. 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: 0455 – Rome was sacked by the Vandal army.
1487 – The War of the Roses ended with the Battle of Stoke. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, June 15, the 166th day of 2018 with 199 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:05 and sunset is @ 8:22. 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: 1215 – King John of England put his seal on the Magna Carta.
1381 – The English peasant revolt was crushed in London. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
If you are a homeowner in Somerville, be at City Hall July 9 at 6PM to protest this thieving ordinance.
Continue reading Letter to the Editor: “DECEPTIVE” ORDINANCE FINALLY BEING HEARD! July 9 -6PM
A Public Hearing is scheduled at a Legislative Matters Committee of the Whole meeting on the proposed revised Demolition Delay Ordinance for Monday, July 9 at 6 PM.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, June 14, the 165th day of 2018 with 200 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:05 and sunset is @ 8:22. 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: 1775 – The Continental Army was founded by the Second Continental Congress for purposes of common defense. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By William Tauro
Congratulations to the 2018 graduating class of the Next Wave/ Full Circle Schools of Somerville who graduated this past Wednesday.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, June 13, the 164th day of 2018 with 201 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:05 and sunset is @ 8:21. The New Moon is exact @ 3:44 PM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1415 – Henry the Navigator, the prince of Portugal, embarked on an expedition to Africa. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, June 12, the 163rd day of 2018 with 202 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:21. 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: 1099 – Crusade leaders visited the Mount of Olives where they met a hermit who urged them to assault Jerusalem. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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Wednesday, June 20th join us to view plans made by ESMS in collaboration with Representative Michael Connolly, Alderman Matthew McLaughlin, and Head of Neighborways and Tufts faculty member Mark Chase.
We want your input!
Congratulations!
We survived a particularly intense week of construction, proving that
our team is functioning as expected, and that the City possesses the
fortitude to endure life in the frying pan while we cook the omelet of
tomorrow’s infrastructure. The good news is that next week will be
relatively calm on the construction front. Major activities include:
Continue reading Somerville-ROW Construction update week of 11 June 2018
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators and representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of June 4-8.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 – Report No. 23 June 4-8, 2018
On 06/05/18 at around 22:30 hours, while in full uniform and assigned to the station man area, Bonnie Dwyer was take in into custody for Trespassing and Disorderly.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Bonnie DWYER (Trespass, Disorderly)
On June 7, 2018, I was patrolling area East 2 for the Somerville Police Department. At approximately 09:51, East 3, Ofc. Brioso, and I, were dispatched to 2xx Washington Street (xxxx) for a female, Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Bonnie DWYER (Trespass, Disorderly)
At about 8 PM on June 9, 2017, Officer Anderson (West 6) and I (Officer Nevin / West 5) were dispatched to # Maxwell’s Green in response to a complaint about an intoxicated male being belligerent to residents. Officer Chris Collette (West 7) also responded.
On 06/09/2018, I Officer Thomas Lambert was in full uniform while assigned to marked cruiser East-1 during the 4pm-12am shift along with my partner Officer Devin Schneider. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Fransisco RASATE-REYES (A&B, Disorderly, Trespass, False ID to LE)
The following is a summary of facts pertaining to incident #18034564:
On Sunday, June 10, 2018, I was assigned to marked unit East 4. At approximately 4:21 pm, Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Taris WILSON (Shoplifting, VCO Poss DW) & Somerville Warrant
On 06/08/2018, while in full uniform and assigned to marked unit East 2, I was dispatched to 701 Somerville Ave (A public way in the City of Somerville) for a motor vehicle accident.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Jared ROCKWELL (OUI Drugs)
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, June 11, the 162nd day of 2018 with 203 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:20. 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: 1346 – Charles IV of Luxembourg was elected Holy Roman Emperor in Germany. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Mostly everyone from Somerville has been at the Mount Vernon Restaurant for either an event, a service club dinner or even for a couple of their scrumptious lobster dinner deals at one time or another over past years.
Continue reading THE SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY SPECIAL PERSON OF THE WEEK MARTY HENRY SR
Turn your favorite photos into “Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments!”
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Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Mira McCabe, Jeff Lima, Anna Rebelo, Raíssa Storch, Michael T. Dwyer, Jim Crowley, Chuck Roche, Donna Amenta, Kathleen Donofrio, Larry Bethune, Lynda Norton, Kathleen Seward, Gregg Moree, Robert Ambrogi, Robert Miller, Chris Dello Russo Happy Birthday to Cash and Happy 8th Birthday to Jayden Giarla-Vasanathakumar lol
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Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
You may have seen a recent Boston Globe article about how changes in China’s recycling-industry practices have led to recycling complications here in Massachusetts. Continue reading Can I Recycle That?
This summer, work crews will conduct drainage improvements and retaining wall repairs along the Community Path between Buena Vista Road, in Davis Square, and the Cambridge city line, near Massachusetts Avenue. Continue reading Community Path Closure Between Davis Square and Cambridge
The Junior Police Academy, now in its second year, is a week-long summer program for kids in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Continue reading Somerville Summer Activity for Young Teens: Junior Police Academy
Officers from Somerville Animal Control rescued six baby ducks on May 29. The ducklings had become trapped in a sewer catch basin near Home Depot and couldn’t get out, leaving mommy duck and a seventh duckling distraught. Continue reading Somerville Officers Rescue Ducklings
Did you know that around 75% of pedestrians cross the street in Davis Square when they’re not supposed to. It’s not the safest choice, but with long gaps between walk signals we understand why it’s been happening. Continue reading New Traffic and Pedestrian Signal Pattern Coming to Davis
Gift Cards Wanted 60-80% Paid Cash Davis Square Text for quotes 617-821-6229
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, June 10, the 161st day of 2018 with 204 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:20. 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: 1776 – The Continental Congress appointed a committee to write a Declaration of Independence. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By William Tauro
This past Thursday dozens of representatives from local Somerville businesses got together and enjoyed an evening of live music, fresh air, refreshments, excellent networking and even a very cool sunset on Somerville’s waterfront at the Chamber of Commerce’s monthly After Hours Event.
Photo Left: Educational Fund Winners Mei Mei Collins & Saja El Saudi with Rotary President Brian Rooney
On May 23, 2018
Somerville Rotary Club was honoured to be at the Somerville High School Annual Awards Night. Somerville Rotary granted $2,000 scholarships to two well-deserving outstanding students of Somerville High School.
Continue reading Somerville Rotary Club at Somerville High School Annual Awards Night
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Frank Leung. Frank was a very nice man in every aspect of the word with many ties to Somerville where he will be sadly missed.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, June 09, the 160th day of 2018 with 205 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:19. 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: 1064 – Coimbra, Portugal fell to Ferdinand, the King of Castile. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
B.A. Event Promotions is proud to be a part of this years Somerville High School “Highlander Book Award” Program.
Photo:Left: Past-President Paul Kaufman, Educational Fund Winner Mei Mei Collins, and President-Elect Kevin Su
Each year, the Somerville Rotary Club awards two scholarships to deserving Somerville residents and high school seniors who are planning on going to college. On May 22, 2018 we were honoured by the presence of one of this year’s scholarship winners at our weekly meeting. Mei Mei Collins, a senior at Somerville High School is the President of the Somerville High School National Honor Society.
Continue reading Somerville Rotary Club Education Fund Scholarship Winner
Photo:During a lighter moment, Rose Cheyenne (right) from Samaritans of Boston loaded SCES nurse Nkera Rukubanuka down with plastic cups, to demonstrate how many small issues can collectively become overwhelming, during a suicide prevention training at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services. SCES PHOTO
Tips for identifying and assisting elders at-risk for suicide was the focus of a recent clinical training at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). Continue reading SCES Training Focuses on Elder Suicide Prevention
BOSTON – Today Massachusetts Senate President Harriette Chandler (D-Worcester) appointed Senator Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville) to serve on the Pay Equity Special Commission. Continue reading Jehlen Appointed to Pay Equity Special Commission
Manage Your Entire Taxi Experience Through Our Mobile App!
Continue reading Green Cab and Yellow Cab of Somerville:GET THE APP TODAY!
Dorchester, MA — (May 21 2018), Mass Innovation Nights (MIN), Massachusetts’ leading monthly new product showcase, and Greater Grove Hall Main Streets will jointly hold an African and African-American tech founders-themed event. Mass Innovation Nights #111 will take place at the Thelma D. Burns Building in the Grove Hall section of Dorchester on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 from 6:00PM to 8:30PM. The event is free and open to the public.
Somerville Local First is proud to present SomerWellness Fair 2018 being held in the historic main room of the Arts at the Armory (191 Highland Avenue, Somerville) on Wednesday June 27th, 2018 from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m.
Continue reading Somerville Local First & Sira Naturals Proudly Present: SomerWellness Fair 2018
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, June 08, the 159th day of 2018 with 206 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:19. 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: 0452 – Italy was invaded by Attila the Hun. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Join Weber Dance for the premiere of their new work: Her Sylvan Ascent
SOMERVILLE – Please join us for the premiere of Jody Weber’s new work, Her Sylvan Ascent, on Thursday, June 14, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the Union Square Plaza (rain date: June 15).
Continue reading ArtsUnion Brings Free Dance Performance Outdoors in Union Square Plaza June 14
BOSTON – The Senate on Thursday passed H.4539, An Act Relative to Firearms. This extreme risk protection order (ERPO) legislation would expand upon current Massachusetts gun laws by establishing a legal framework to prevent individuals, if deemed a threat to themselves or others, from accessing firearms.
Continue reading Senate Passes Extreme Risk Protection Order Legislation
SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Public Library invites all members of the community to participate in the 2018 Summer Reading Program, running from June 19 to August 15. Continue reading Rock and Read with the 2018 Summer Reading Program at the Somerville Public Libraries
Photo L-R Thomas Barton, Yew Ying Chen. Committee Chairman David O’Brien, Wendy Majano-Genevora, Maria Arambor, Zoya Philopovic and Kiwanis President Paul Upton
By Paul Upton
The Kiwanis club of Somerville today awarded scholarships to six Somerville High School seniors. Continue reading Kiwanis Club of Somerville Awards Scholarships to Six Somerville High School Seniors
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, June 07, the 158th day of 2018 with 207 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:07 and sunset is @ 8:18. 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: 1494 – Spain and Portugal divided the new lands they had discovered between themselves. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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 email, however not all.
Broadway (Ball Square) Bridge to close first, beginning Fall 2018 and lasting for one year. Detour routes and impacts under review by GLX team.
SOMERVILLE – In anticipation of the planned release of the proposed schedule and detour plans associated with upcoming GLX construction and bridge closures, the City of Somerville has planned an information and Q&A Session on Saturday, June 23, from 9 to 11 a.m. Continue reading GLX Bridge Closure Schedule Announced, City Plans Info Sessions, Meetings Beginning June 23
Demolition on portion of existing high school to begin June 22.
SOMERVILLE – Please join the City of Somerville and Somerville Public Schools on Tuesday, June 12, to celebrate the first major milestone in the Somerville High School rebuilding project. Continue reading Groundbreaking Ceremony Planned at Somerville High School, June 12
December 19, 1927 – June 5, 2018
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Frank P. Rinfret. Frank was a very nice man and close friend to many of us here in Somerville where he will be sadly missed. Frank is also the father of Somerville Traffic and Parking Director Suzanne Rinfret
BOSTON, MA – The Longfellow Bridge reopened to traffic last week, after five years of reconstruction. Continue reading SOMERVILLE REPRESENTATIVES CELEBRATE LONGFELLOW BRIDGE REOPENING, ADVOCACY SUCCESSES
Family Fun Day set for June 23, Fireworks June 28, both at Trum Field.
SOMERVILLE – “Summertime in Somerville” officially kicks off with the annual Family Fun Day event on Saturday, June 23, from noon to 4 p.m. at Trum Field (rain date June 24). Continue reading Somerville’s Annual Family Fun Day & Independence Day Fireworks Celebrations Set for June
The Fixer Fair celebrates repair! Don’t recycle it, FIX it. Don’t buy a new one, make your old one better! Join the Somerville Arts Council on Sunday, June 10 in Union Square for the Fixer Fair, from noon to 3 p.m. Continue reading Somerville Arts Council’s ‘Fixer Fair’ Scheduled for June 10
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, June 06, the 157th day of 2018 with 208 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:07 and sunset is @ 8:17. 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: 1674 – Sivaji crowned himself King of India. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, June 05, the 156th day of 2018 with 209 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:07 and sunset is @ 8:17. 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: 1595 – Henry IV’s army defeated the Spanish at the Battle of Fontaine-Francaise. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
The LEGO® Minifigure turns 40 this year and to celebrate, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston will be celebrating every weekend in June with fun, festive birthday-themed activities. Continue reading Somerville-LEGO® Minifigure’s 40th Birthday Celebration- every weekend in June (except June 30th)
No cover, excellent networking, jazz trio, free appetizers, business card drawing & cash bar. Continue reading Somerville Chamber of Commerce RSVP Waterfront After Hours Thursday!
On June 1, 2018, while on a detail at 4xx Washington Street, the XXXX, dispatch put out a BOLO for a blue pickup truck bearing MA registration xxxx was operating erratically. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Florencio BANOS (OUI Liquor, Negligent MV Op)
Hire marks important milestone in Mayor’s affordable housing agenda
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph Curtatone announced today the hiring of Ellen Shachter as the City’s first Director of the Office of Housing Stability, which will operate as a division of the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development. The Office of Housing Stability aims to serve as the central point of contact for individuals seeking housing opportunities or advice. Continue reading MAYOR CURTATONE NAMES DIRECTOR OF NEWLY CREATED OFFICE OF HOUSING STABILITY
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, June 04, the 155th day of 2018 with 210 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:08 and sunset is @ 8:16. 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: 1615 – The fortress of Osaka, Japan, fell to shogun Ieyasu after a six month siege. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By William Tauro
This past Sunday, for the 8th year in a row, East Somerville Main Streets partnered with the City of Somerville and the Somerville Arts Council and presented Carnaval @ Somerstreets.
The event was held on Broadway in Somerville. Broadway was closed off from McGrath Highway to Pennsylvania Ave, but open to thousands of people that enjoyed awesome music, performances from community groups, children’s activities, and food from all over the world wuth interactive activities, flea and artisan market, and more!
Continue reading 2018 EAST SOMERVILLE CARNIVAL AT SOMERSTREETS
WHAT: 2018 Taste of Somerville
WHEN: June 13, 5-8 p.m.
WHERE: Nathan Tufts Park
The Taste of Somerville, the city’s premiere culinary and cultural event returns on Wednesday June 13.
DINING
Following last year’s move to our new home in the beautiful and scenic Nathan Tufts Park, the Taste of Somerville, now in its 20th year, has continued to grow by leaps and bounds. Last year’s event served over 1,500 guests a comprehensive array of food, drink, and entertainment from 75+ restaurants, bars, beverage providers, and local artisans. Continue reading Taste of Somerville in the Park
By Paul Upton
The Kiwanis Club of Somerville held it’s annual Bicycle Safety Day on Saturday at the East Somerville Community School. More than one hundred young bike riders and some adults participated in the program. Each rider was given a new bicycle helmet that was properly fitted with the help of Somerville Police Officer Maryanne Manfra.
The last month has been busy for the Board of Alderman with many public hearings and a couple of very important votes. Continue reading Somerville Alderman-At-Large Will Mbah June Newsletter
Estimated $1.1 million available for historic resources and open space/recreation land projects
SOMERVILLE – Application materials for this year’s Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds as well as the FY19 Community Preservation Plan, which sets the funding allocations and priorities for the year, are now available. Continue reading Applications Now Available for FY19 Somerville Community Preservation Act Funds
Throughout our lives we all experience grief and loss. On Thursday, June 7th The Somerville Council on Aging, in conjunction with Beacon Hospice, will be hosting a service of remembrance. Nancy Duffy, a Bereavement Coordinator, will help us take a moment to acknowledge those we have recently lost and to provide us with time to recall some of our fondest memories. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging to host A Day of Remembrance
By Colleen Morrissey
There are many scenarios that can result in people needing daily assistance, and in most cases people prefer to receive that care in-home. Continue reading Comparing how AFC and PCA Help People Receive Care at Home
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, June 03, the 154th day of 2018 with 211 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:15. 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: 1098 – Christian Crusaders of the First Crusade seized Antioch, Turkey. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By William Tauro
Jimmy Del Ponte, a life long Somerville Resident, Youth Arts Coordinator at the City of Somerville, The heart and soul of the Somerville Sunsetters, former Kiss 108 radio personality and “Somerville’s own Funny Man!”
Continue reading THE SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY SPECIAL PERSON OF THE WEEK JIMMY DEL PONTE
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Richard Gerlach, little Kaitlin and Mary Coutoumas, Gilbert Ho, Jennifer Dever Wood, David Lee Lyons, Frank Zaganjori, Diana Martins Reilly, Ana Soares, Rebecca Gil, Barbara McKenna-Richardson, Anthony Galluccio, Denise Napolitano Grosse and Happy 10 th Birthday to Kaitlin Cabral
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Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Photos by Rosalee Zammuto
By William Tauro
This past Saturday night hundreds joined the Somerville Arts Council and the Somerville LGBTQ Community Liaison for the 2nd year of the city-sponsored LGBTQ+ dance party to celebrate pride month.
Turn your favorite photos into “Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments!”
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Please join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville High School Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) on Tuesday, June 5, at 2:45 p.m., to raise the Pride flag in honor of LGBTQ Pride Month and LGBTQ Youth Pride. The ceremony will take place on the City Hall concourse, 93 Highland Ave. Continue reading Somerville LGBTQ Pride Flag Raising on SHS Concourse June 5, 2:45 p.m.
The next meeting of the Somerville Republican City Committee will be June 6th at 6pm at the Somerville Main Library at 79 Highland Ave, where will be celebrating prominent Conservative women. Speakers will include:
Continue reading Somerville Republican City Committee Event Information
Please join the Somerville Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, Ward 2 Alderman JT Scott, and Alderman at Large Stephanie Hirsch for a community meeting on Tuesday, June 5, to discuss upcoming renovations and review schematic designs for the Allen Street Playground. Continue reading Somerville Allen Street Playground Community Meeting June 5
The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident 18030106:
On Monday, May 21, 2018, I was working a paid road detail for xxxxxx Construction Company on Cedar Street. At approximately 12:10 P.M. I was being flagged down by several workers for xxxxx and an unknown female at the corner of Cedar Street and Cedar Avenue. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Joseph SHAHBAZIAN (A&B DW, Threat to Commit Crime)
On 5/26/2018, I, Officer Steven Scrugli and Officer Joseph Rivera, which were assigned to patrol East-1 responded with Officer Patrick Canty East-4 to xx Sydney Street for a report of a breaking and entering. The reporting person stated that a man entered a building that is under construction through the left rear side door.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Ailton ORNELAS (B&E, Poss B) & SPD Warrant
On Thursday, May 24, 2018, at 11:28 A.M., while travelling West on Broadway, I randomly queried the license plate of the vehicle directly in front of my cruiser (RI registration xxxx). The results showed that the vehicle was stolen out of Providence RI ORI/RI0040900.
On 05/22/2018, I Officer Thomas Lambert was in full uniform while assigned to marked cruiser East-1 during the 4pm-12am shift along with my partner Officer Devin Schneider. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Orville MAXWELL (OUI Drugs)
On 05/28/2018, I, Officer Steven Scrugli and Officer Shaun Clark assigned to patrol unit East-4 responded to Home Depot 75 Mystic Ave. for a report of shoplifting and return fraud by a suspect known to Home Depot loss prevention. Also responding were Officer Patrick Canty and Officer Ariel Collazo.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Brian SWANSON & John POLITO (Shoplifting)
By Bob Katzen
Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law a package funding various state programs to construct and preserve affordable housing.
Continue reading GOVERNOR BAKER SIGNS $1.8 BILLION HOUSING PACKAGE
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill that allows people who legally utilize a handicap placard or license plate to challenge, without a fee, a finding that he or she parked illegally in a handicap space. Current law requires the payment of a fee to have the matter heard by the city or town’s parking clerk.
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill that makes it a crime for a doctor or other medical professional to commit sexual contact with a patient even when the doctor claims the contact is necessary for a legitimate medical purpose.
Continue reading BILL APPROVED SEXUAL ASSAULT BY FRAUD/DOCTORS A CRIME
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 33-4, approved a bill that would authorize $462 million in bonds for the Massachusetts Life Sciences Investment Fund with an emphasis on capital grants to increase diversity and opportunity in the Bay State life sciences and biotech industries. Continue reading SENATE APPROVES $462 MILLION For LIFE SCIENCES
By Bob Katzen
The House 151-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill designed to help firefighters who are diagnosed with cancer as a result of their job and decide to get treatment with the intention of going back to work. Continue reading BILL DESIGNED TO HELP FIREFIGHTERS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER FROM JOB
By Bob Katzen
The House 151-0, approved a bill that makes changes in the current law that all public schools must provide instruction in American history and civics. Current law requires that the instruction include the Constitution of the United States, the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights; the state Constitution and local history and government; a program on the correct use and display of the U.S. flag; and the importance of participation in the electoral process
Continue reading BEACON HILL APPROVES BILL TO MAKE CHANGES TO HISTORY AND CIVICS IN SCHOOLS
By Bob Katzen
The House 149-2, approved and sent to the Senate a local option bill allowing a city or town to authorize the creation of community benefit districts which would permit owners of contiguous property in a city or town to form a district and impose taxes to pay for additional services, improvements, events and other projects and activities within the district. The districts would be operated by a nonprofit board.
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators and representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of May 28-June 1.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 – Report No. 22 May 28 – June 1, 2018
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, June 02, the 153rd day of 2018 with 212 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:08 and sunset is @ 8:14. 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: 1537 – Pope Paul III banned the enslavement of Indians. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Part of the Gallery @ SPL art exhibit series, Outside the Lines Studio is holding an opening reception for “Somervillain.” This exhibit asks viewers “to determine for themselves which portrait is of the Super Hero and which is of the Super Villain.” Outside the Lines Studio works with individuals who have intellectual developmental disabilities. Continue reading June 5: Somervillain Exhibit Opening Reception
This is a free, outdoor dance party to celebrate the beginning of Pride Month in Somerville. There will be drag performances, a DJ and info about local LGBTQ+ organizations. All LGBTQ+ individuals and allies are invited to join the fun.
Continue reading Don’t Forget Somerville Sat June 2: Big Gay Dance Party
Residents of Ward 3 are invited to join us for the last ResiStat meeting of the season. Learn about important data, get neighborhood updates and meet the mayor, elected officials and City staff. Continue reading Somerville Ward 3 Hosts the Last ResiStat Meeting of Spring 2018
Yes, it’s a mouthful. In short, the new Appointments Advisory Committee is a non-partisan group of three people who will help review and select volunteers for Somerville’s various boards and commissions, such as the Planning Board, the Licensing Commission, and the Board of Health. Continue reading Somerville Committee Members Appointed to the Appointments Advisory Committee
Here are some bits of information you may find interesting:
The Somerville Board of Aldermen has authorized $8.2 million in Community Preservation Act funding. This money will pay for open-space and historic preservation projects at Dilboy Field, Blessing of the Bay Park, the Somerville Community Growing Center, the Elizabeth Peabody House, Prospect Hill Park and other locations.
Continue reading $8.2 Million for Affordable Housing, Open Space and Historic Preservation Projects
The City is pursuing plans to move the Public Safety Building to the former site of the Cobble Hill Shopping Center at 90 Washington St. in East Somerville. Continue reading Plans for New Somerville Police Station
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, June 01, the 152nd day of 2018 with 213 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:09 and sunset is @ 8:14. 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: 1533 – Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s new queen, was crowned. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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WHAT OUR PRIVACY POLICY COVERS
· What our Privacy Policy Covers
· What Personal Information is Collected
· How We Protect Your Information
· How We Use Your Personal Information
· Who Views Your Personal Information
· Making a Purchase
· Children Under 13
· Website Cookies
· Questions About This Policy
WHAT OUR PRIVACY POLICY COVERS
Thank you for visiting our site. We are committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy covers any personal information that we obtain from you when you use services on our site. This policy does not cover the practices of companies that we do not own or control, or the actions of people that we do not employ or manage.
Our Privacy Policy may change in the future. We invite you to check back periodically to see if we have made any changes.
By using this site, you agree to the terms of our policy. For more information about the terms of use for this site, please visit our legal page.
WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION IS COLLECTED
Depending on how you use our site, we may ask you to share personal information with us. Whether you choose to give us this information is completely up to you, but keep in mind that if you withhold information, you may not be able to use some of our services.
We will ask you for information, including some personal information, when you Make a purchase. When you buy something on this site, you have to supply a billing address, phone number, shipping address, and credit card information.
HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION
We realize that our customers trust us to protect their personal information. We take that task seriously. We never display your full credit card number once it has been entered. We urge you to protect your own privacy. We recommend that you do not share your password with anyone or share your password in an unsolicited phone call or e-mail.
Unfortunately, despite all of our efforts, there is always a risk that third parties may unlawfully intercept transmissions. This reality is true of all Internet use. As a result, we cannot ensure the security of any information you transmit, and you transmit all information at your own risk.
HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We collect personal information primarily to make our services more rewarding for you to use. We usually use this information for internal purposes, such as studying our customers' preferences. We may also use your information to contact you for account and promotional purposes.
WHO VIEWS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may share your personal information with companies that perform services for us, such as delivering packages, sending postal mail and e-mails, processing credit card payments, investigating fraudulent activity, and providing customer service. They have access to personal information needed to perform their functions, but may not disclose your personally identifiable information for other purposes. Some personal information is stored on servers owned by other companies. Only our personel and our websites have the right to access this information. We do not currently sell or license personal information and have no plans to do so. Your personal information will only be used by this site.
At this time, we do not share any personal information with marketing affiliates. It is unlikely that this policy will change in the future. If we do decide to share information with our affiliates, we will post a notice in this Privacy Policy.
MAKING A PURCHASE
When you buy something on this site, you have to supply a billing address, phone number, shipping address, and credit card information. By making a purchase, you become a registered user. You can choose to store information needed to make a purchase, such as your shipping and billing addresses in the My Account — Profile page. Your credit card information is NEVER stored in our databases and is used only for the duration of the purchase transaction. This data is always transmitted securely to the merchant bank and immediately erased from our systems.
CHILDREN UNDER 13
Our site is not designed for children. We do not wish to collect personal information from children under 13. This policy is designed to protect children. Federal law requires us to take special steps to safeguard children's privacy. If you register with us and we discover that you are under 13, we will delete your registration. We will send you a message if we do this. If you are under 13 and want to make a purchase, please ask a parent to place the order for you.
WEBSITE COOKIES
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QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS POLICY
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