By William Tauro

Update on RETIRED SOMERVILLE POLICE OFFICER NICHOLAS STILES’S Condition:

Nicholas Stiles’s condition is improving everyday and he sends his best regards to all as he and his family begin their long journey with his recovery.

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This past week retired former Ward 1 Community Somerville Police Officer Nicholas Stiles suffered a major heart attack in Florida. Continue reading Retired Somerville Police Officer Nicholas Stiles Suffers Major Heart Attack →

SCAM ALERT: Tax season is upon us and police have noticed a reoccurring trend, scammers calling claiming to be the IRS and that you owe money. Continue reading TAX SEASON SCAM ALERT →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, January 11, the 11th day of 2019 with 354 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:12 and sunset is @ 4:30. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1569 – England’s first state lottery was held. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Over the last couple of decades, Somerville has started turning into what media researchers call a “news desert”—a municipality lacking enough news outlets to properly cover all relevant political, social, and cultural developments.

Continue reading Somerville Community Summit →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

I find it absolutely amazing that Somerville Police Department’s Captain Cotter has scheduled his retirement for a second time (first time allegedly was last year but mysteriously withdrew the paperwork) and who was just allegedly ordered back to work immediately after an alleged bogus claim that he bumped his elbow into a file cabinet, is set to retire from the Somerville Police Department on this coming January 29th. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Congrats to SPD Captain Cotter Retirement Who is Set for Jan 29th/Coming Back February 1st as Chief’s 2nd Aid? Seriously? →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

How this guy gets away with all these charges is beyond me. If this was any other civilian he would already be in jail with all these charges this family getting away with very serious charges all of the time. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Mayor’s Police Officer Cousin Gets Off Scott Free All Charges Dropped! How! Why! →

Please help me raise $3000 for our rotary polar plunge fundraiser to end polio. Continue reading Help Somerville Rotary President Kevin Su Raise $3000 For Rotary Plunge Fundraiser →

Come spend Valentines Night at the Kowloon with us and have a ball! A great night you won’t regret it and for a good cause! Continue reading SOMERVILLE LIONS CLUB VALENTINES NIGHT DINNER & COMEDY SHOW at Kowloon Saugus →

JAMES’ OBITUARY
U.S. Veteran

James M. Pefine “PJ” – of Somerville passed away on January 8, 2019. Beloved son of Sharon Pefine and James Houghton both of Somerville. Loving brother of Sherry Pefine of Somerville. Cherished nephew of Ronald and Darlene Pefine. Continue reading Somerville Remembering James M. Pefine “PJ” →

Engine 2/Group 2. (L-R) Capt Kenny Silva, FF John O’ Connor and FF Alex Massiah (Photos courtesy of Al Nevaras).

Congratulations to the Teamsters Local 25 Retiree Chapter Executive Board members, who will be officially sworn in this morning for a three-year term.

Our retirees work tirelessly to support the Local 25 Toy Drive, our monthly blood bank, autism fund, supporting members and other labor unions on the strike line and so much more.

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, January 10, the 10th day of 2019 with 355 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:29. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1776 – “Common Sense” by Thomas Paine was published. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Greetings all–

Happy 2019! The Somerville Public Library and Somerville Media Center are excited to announce our 2019 workshops as part of our collaborative training program for improving people’s digital & technology skills called, Lunch & Learn Digital Literacy Series. Continue reading Lunch & Learn Digital Literacy Series →

By D.J. Wilson

Tobacco Control Director/Public Health Liaison, Massachusetts Municipal Association

With the start of 2019, tobacco control advocates throughout Massachusetts are celebrating. As of Dec. 31, 2018, Massachusetts became the first state in the nation to prohibit health care institutions, including pharmacies, from selling tobacco and vaping products. Thanks to legislation signed by Gov. Charlie Baker last July, these addictive products will no longer be sold in facilities that are dedicated to health and wellness – facilities that often treat illnesses and diseases caused by these very products. Continue reading Massachusetts Is First State in the Nation to Prohibit Tobacco and Vaping Sales in Pharmacies Commentary →

When ‪Sat Jan 19 9 pm‬

Where Rockwell Theater ‪Davis Square‬, Somerville MA

How much – only $20
‪BostonComedyFestival.com‬

The Boston Comedy Festival is proud to announce that the King of Boston Comedy Steve Sweeney will be returning to ‪Davis Square‬ for one show only at the Rockwell Theater. Last time Steve was in ‪Davis Square‬ he was premiering his wildly successful new film Sweeney Killing Sweeney. Continue reading Boston Comedy Festival Presents Comedy Legend Steve Sweeney →

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Leonora J. “Nora’ (Antoncecchi) Siciliano who passed away this past week.

Continue reading Somerville Remembering Leonora J. “Nora’ (Antoncecchi) Siciliano →

Continue reading Expect Major Delays in Union Square Somerville During Construction →

A park in Fort Smith Arkansas installed a swing for children in wheelchairs. Wouldn’t it be awesome if our local elected officials would look into and consider this for our parks as well here in Somerville?

Wouldn’t this be awesome? Let’s see if we can get the Somerville Lion’s Club, the Somerville Kiwanis Club and the Somerville Rotary Club to sponsor it and do a joint service project with this in Somerville!

Wouldn’t that be awesome?

Please click on video link below to view ceremony:

Continue reading City of Somerville Calendar Schedule of Meetings →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, January 09, the 09th day of 2019 with 356 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:28. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1793 – Jean-Pierre Blanchard made the first successful balloon flight in the U.S. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

George’s Bakery has recently opened an outlet of bakery products and more and would like to pass on the savings to customers. Continue reading George’s Bakery of Medford Welcomes You! →

Come spend Valentines Night at the Kowloon with us and have a ball! A great night you won’t regret it and for a good cause! Continue reading VALENTINES NIGHT DINNER & COMEDY SHOW →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, January 08, the 08th day of 2019 with 357 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:27. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1642 – Astronomer Galileo Galilei died in Arcetri, Italy. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

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

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

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Frank Santangelo

Bringing blessing boxes to Somerville was the brainchild of Somerville’s Frank Santangelo who saw a segment on the news where a helpful citizen who wanted to do a good deed for his community and placed blessing boxes out to distribute needed items for the needy.  Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Frank Santangelo →

393 Medford Street Somerville Mass Continue reading FREE SICILIAN PIZZA While You Play KENO at the Thurston Spa Somerville 2pm-8pm →

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Jules J. “Gil” Albert who passed away this past week.

Jules J. “Gil” Albert was a true gentleman in every aspect of the word and he will be sadly missed here in Somerville.

Continue reading Somerville Remembering Jules J. “Gil” Albert →

for an unwanted call. West 5 (Officer Mark Nevin), was dispatched as backup.

Upon arrival we met with the reporting party, manager of the market who stated there was black gentleman, wearing a black jacket and a Yankee hat sleeping while seated at a table on the Dunkin Donuts side, and he was to be trespassed. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Shawn MOORE (Disturbing the Peace, Intimidation) →

On 01/02/19, I, Officer Christopher Collette was assigned to Somerville marked unit West Seven. At approximately 11:55 hours, I queried MA TAG xxxx. The plate was attached to a green Chevy pick up truck. Through the query I learned that the motor vehicle was registered to XXXX of Framingham MA. The vehicle had been reported stolen on 12/28/2018. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Angelo DEVITO (Receive Stolen Vehicle) (Falmouth Warrant) & Glens STOCKI (Lowell Warrant) (Billerica Warrant) →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 12/31/18 – 1/6/19 →

The City of Somerville’s legislative body will officially become the Somerville City Council (formerly the Board of Alderman) on January 31, 2019. The name change was approved when Gov. Charlie Baker signed a home rule petition on January 1 requesting the switch to City Council. Continue reading Somerville’s Board of Aldermen to Become City Council →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, January 07, the 07th day of 2019 with 358 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:26. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1558 – Calais, the last English possession on mainland France, was recaptured by the French. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Our Stories, Our Stuff, Our Somerville – and we want YOUR stuff!
Lend us something – drop your stuff off at the museum on Saturday, January 19, 10am-4pm. Continue reading CALLING ALL SOMERVILLE RESIDENTS! The Somerville Museum presents: →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Joseph E. McCain, Gary L. Grosse, J.R. Roach, David B. Joyner, Cherie Lee Neumuller, Patty Kelly Lawhorne, Sherri Raftery, Janene Donnelly, Ken Sprague, Fran Kenney, Tracy King, Janice Hope, Sam Yoon, Peyton Corrbet, Judy Taylor Barahona, Carlos Melo, Melinda D. LaCourse, John Parker, Joe Ciampa, Eric Lampedecchio, Cindy Dolson Linardy, Margaret Brown Berry Maclean, Michelle Wu, Hilary Mochi, Lisa Vitiello, Julie Tarpey DiPasquale, Pat Dorant, S.J. Basile, Sofia Zakane, Happy 14th to Aidan Murphy and Happy 6th Birthday to little Benjamin

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

By William Tauro

Photo:Fred Maloney of a bus stop on Mass Ave in Cambridge around 1971 or so

Wouldn’t it be nice if the MBTA would think of their riders and construct something that would actually be comfortable for them while they’re waiting for their train to arrive? Continue reading Letter from the Editor: Should MBTA Erect Comfortable New Bus Stops In Somerville? →

On December 29, 2018, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol in marked cruiser East 1. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Stephen CULBERTSON (Shoplifting, Removal Theft Detection Device) at Assembly Row →

The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident #18076125:

Recently, there has been an ongoing feud between members of a Cambridge Gang known as Port 44 and Somerville Gang known as MP45 or ESV. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: A’Shaun CLARK (PWID D, Firearm Store Improper, Possess Firearm w/o FID Card, Firearm Carry w/Ammo…. etc) →

On 12/27/18 around 5:45 p.m., while traveling north on Temple St, I observed Mr. Cameron Bourque standing in front of XXXX on Temple Street speaking with XXXX, a well-known individual to the Somerville Police. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Cameron BOURQUE (Carry Dangerous Weapon, PWID B & Somerville Warrant) →

Please join the Somerville Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development and Ward 4 Alderman Jesse Clingan for a community meeting on Thursday, January 10 to discuss design plans for the Healey Schoolyard. Continue reading Somerville Healey Schoolyard Community Meeting, January 10 →

UPCOMING EVENTS Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly updates & information →

‘The Path Since 2010,’ which tracks SomerVision progress to date, is also being released ahead of SomerVision 2040 kickoff

SOMERVILLE — If you’re interested in big issues like housing, development, job creation, and open space we need your help in planning for the future of Somerville. Continue reading SOMERVILLE SEEKING SOMERVISION 2040 COMMITTEE MEMBERS →

SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Health and Human Services Department and the Somerville Public Schools announce the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration event, to be held on Monday, January 21, 2019. Continue reading Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebrations in Somerville Planned for January 21, 2019 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, January 06, the 06th day of 2019 with 359 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:25. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 0871 – England’s King Alfred defeated the Danes at the Battle of Ashdown. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By William Tauro

On Monday April 13th, 2009 at approximately 6:30 PM Somerville Police discovered the body of 23 year old Charline Rosemond was found lifeless slumped over her steering wheel of her family’s gray Honda Civic parked behind 10 Webster Avenue in Somerville with a bullet wound to the back of her head. The Somerville Police found Rosemond inside dead, according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office. Continue reading Who Murdered Charline Rosemond, 2009 Somerville Cold Case Getting Colder →

By Bob Katzen

“This state is bursting with talent, humor and decency. Boldness and common sense. Our abiding sense of patriotism, belonging and community has made us strong and has carried us forward for almost 400 years. Continue reading QUOTABLE QUOTES – Unity Edition – Remarks From Speeches As the 2019-2020 Legislature Begins →

By Bob Katzen

The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Baker a bill requiring the MBTA, during the month of February, to have an LED display or decal on each bus to recognize the accomplishments of Rosa Parks to the Civil Rights Movement. Continue reading MASSACHUSETTS AND MBTA TO HONOR ROSA PARKS →

By Bob Katzen

The nine cabinet secretaries under the governor have received a 5.5 percent pay hike. The increase of $8,883 will raise their pay from $161,522 to 170,405. Executive agency heads and commissioners and employees of the governor’s office will also receive the 5.5 percent hike. Continue reading SALARY HIKE FOR GOVERNOR’S CABINET MEMBERS AND OTHERS →

By Bob Katzen

A new law raising from 18 to 21 the age to legally purchase cigarettes and electronic cigarettes in the Bay State took effect last week. Continue reading THE AGE FOR PURCHASING TOBACCO PRODUCTS IS NOW 21 →

By Bob Katzen

The House and Senate approved and Gov. Baker signed into law a bill that allows the Office of the Jury Commissioner to communicate with jurors through e-mail, texting, other electronic and telephonic ways and in-person exchanges. Continue reading JURY DUTY NOTICE BILL APPROVED →

By Bob Katzen

The House and Senate approved and Gov. Baker signed into law a bill requiring the state to set up a system to address the ongoing lockout of National Grid gas workers. Continue reading PROTECTION FOR WORKERS →

By Bob Katzen

The House and Senate approved and Gov. Baker signed into law a bill that would require that all-natural gas work that might pose a material risk to the public be reviewed and approved by a certified professional engineer to ensure the safe construction, operation and maintenance of gas infrastructure. Continue reading GAS SAFETY LAW SIGNED →

By Bob Katzen

The House and Senate approved and sent to the governor legislation that would ban 11 toxic flame retardants from children’s products, bedding, carpeting and residential upholstered furniture sold or manufactured in Massachusetts, except for inventory already manufactured prior to January 1, 2019. Continue reading MASSACHUSETTS BANS TOXIC FLAME RETARDANTS →

By Bob Katzen

The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Baker legislation that would prohibit consumer reporting agencies, like Equifax, Experian and TransUnion from charging fees for freezing and unfreezing a person’s credit information. Under current law, companies can and have charged up to $5 per freeze or unfreeze. Continue reading ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL CREDIT REPORTS DISCUSSED →

By Bob Katzen

The House 120-31, re-elected Rep. Bob DeLeo (D-Winthrop) to a sixth term as speaker of the House. Rep. Bradley Jones (R-North Reading) received the votes of 31 of the 32 Republicans and was re-elected GOP minority leader. Rep. Shaunna O’Connell (R-Taunton) was absent. Continue reading MASS HOUSE RE-ELECTS DELEO AS SPEAKER →

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Last week was full of activity on Beacon Hill. The Legislature approved and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker several bills passed on voice votes, without roll calls, prior to the end of the 2017-2018 session on Tuesday, January 1. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 – Report No1 December 31, 2018 – January 4, 2019 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, January 05, the 05th day of 2019 with 360 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:24. The New Moon is exact @ 8:29 PM. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1781 – Richmond, VA, was burned by a British naval expedition led by Benedict Arnold. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

FOUND CAT!! PLEASE SHARE!!

This very friendly and very vocal cat was found on Walnut St near Union Sq on 01/03/19. Please contact us at 617-625-6600 ext. 2190 if you know where he/she belongs. Thank you!

our condolences go out to the family and friends of Lillian Johnson on her passing this past week.

Lillian was a Somerville High School graduate who resided on Marshall and Jacques Streets before moving to Coventry RI.

Lillian Johnson was a very nice lady who will be sadly missed here in Somerville.

Continue reading SOMERVILLE REMEMBERING LILLIAN (TYNAN) JOHNSON →

An excellent read! Makes for a perfect gift!
An absolute collectors item once the cuffs go on!

The book Stealing Somerville has been released! It is available on Amazon now and on Barnes & Noble, Kindle and on bookstores shelves worldwide and next the movie! 566 pages of telling the Mayor‘s life story of corruption! Continue reading STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City by William Tauro →

Come spend Valentines Night at the Kowloon with us and have a ball! A great night you won’t regret it and for a good cause! Continue reading Valentines Night Dinner & Comedy Show →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, January 04, the 04th day of 2019 with 361 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:23. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1850 – The first American ice-skating club was organized in Philadelphia, PA. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Medford and Somerville H.S. basketball teams to tip off at 2019 Tufts Classic

Mustangs and Highlanders face off in doubleheader at Tufts University on Sunday, Jan. 20, in 3rd annual event; donations will be collected for area food banks. Continue reading Medford and Somerville HS basketball on Jan. 20 →

please click on link below for more info:https://e-district.org/sites/md33/page-9.php

We are happy to report that the street sweepers are officially in hibernation: Somerville street sweeping ended Dec. 31 and will resume April 1, 2019. Continue reading Somerville Street Sweeping Ended Dec. 31 and Will Resume April 1, 2019 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, January 03, the 03rd day of 2018 with 362 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:22. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1496 – References in Leonardo da Vinci notebooks suggested that he tested his flying machine. The test didn’t succeed and he didn’t try to fly again for several years. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

If you didn’t know, now you know! You can text or call Somerville 911 dispatcher directly in an emergency! #ImprovingPublicSafety #TheMoreYouKnow #New911DispatchSystem

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, January 02, the 02nd day of 2019 with 363 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:21. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1492 – The leader of the last Arab stronghold in Spain surrendered to Spanish forces loyal to King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella I. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line:

It’s going to be a long nerve-racking day. Against my better judgement I’m sending Isabella back to school today! Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Bullying in Albert F. Argenziano School →

Songs of Peace and Community

West Somerville Neighborhood School 2018-2019 Winter Concert! Thursday January 24th, 8:45am-10:45am

The City of Somerville’s Mid-Term Ceremonies and Mid-Term Addresses by Mayor Curtatone, the incoming President of the Board of Aldermen, and incoming Chairperson of the Somerville School Committee will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 7, in the Aldermanic Chambers at City Hall, 93 Highland Ave. Continue reading Somerville’s Mid-Term Ceremonies Scheduled for Monday, January 7, at 6 p.m. →

Photos by Frankie Saint

By William Tauro

The city’s annual celebration of America’s first flag raising was celebrated by City and State officials, residents, and “George Washington” on horseback this past Tuesday. Continue reading SOMERVILLE’S GRAND UNION FLAG RAISING ON PROSPECT HILL →

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