The third and final Somerville Night Market of 2019 is happening on Saturday, July 20, from 6-10 p.m., this time with Winter Hill getting in on the fun. Continue reading Somerville July 20: Winter Hill Night Market →

It’s a concert so nice, you’ll hear it twice: EchoKids is coming to the Somerville Public Library on Saturday, July 6! Continue reading Somerville-July 6: EchoKids Concert →

With all the rain that Somerville has seen this year, it is worth reviewing the efforts the City is making to comply with new federal guidelines regarding stormwater pollution. Continue reading Management Plan Drafted to Help City Combat Stormwater Pollution →

Join City staff, the Gilman Square Neighborhood Association, and elected officials for a discussion on ways to implement the Gilman Square Neighborhood Plan. Continue reading Gilman Square Community Meeting, Monday, 7/15 →

Grab your blanket and lawn chairs and join us for eight weeks of free, outdoor, Thursday-night movies in Seven Hills Park in Davis Square. Continue reading SomerMovie SequelFest Kicks off Thursday, July 11 →

Come meet our design team and review possible features for the new schoolyard at the Healey School Yard Design Meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Healey School Cafeteria. More info in the City Calendar.

The Somerville Mobile Farmer’s Market kicks off its 9th season on Friday, July 12, and will run through October 19. Continue reading Somerville Mobile Farmer’s Market Season Starts Friday, July 12 →

The City of Somerville is partnering with the Somerville Garden Club again in 2019 to raise awareness about black swallow-wort (BSW), a very aggressive and invasive, non-native weed that can be found throughout Somerville. Continue reading Removing Black Swallow-Wort and Spreading the Word About Invasive Plants →

Please join the Somerville Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development and Ward 4 Alderman Jesse Clingan on Tuesday evening, July 9, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for the first community meeting with our landscape architecture team from Warner Larson Associates. Continue reading Healey Schoolyard Design Community Meeting Tuesday, July 9 →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 City Councilor J.T. Scott, and Ward 3 City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen invite you to a public meeting for an update on the Somerville Ave. Continue reading Public Meeting to Discuss Next Phase of Construction on Somerville Ave., July 18 →

UPCOMING EVENTS Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 38-1, approved a bill that would allow public sector unions to charge non-members for the cost of some services and representation. Continue reading STATE ALLOWS UNIONS TO CHARGE NON-UNION MEMBERS FOR SOME COSTS →

By Bob Katzen

The Education Committee’s hearing also included legislation that bans the use of any Native American mascot by a public school including names like Redskins, Savages, Indians, Chiefs, Chieftains and Braves. Currently more than 30 schools in the Bay State use Native American mascots. Continue reading THE BAN ON NATIVE-AMERICAN SCHOOL MASCOTS →

By Bob Katzen

The Education Committee held a hearing on a proposal that would require each every public or private elementary and secondary school, in consultation with the local police department, to establish critical incident response protocols for the school, including protocols for active shooters and other critical incidents during classes, breaks between classes, lunch, assembly and fire alarms. Continue reading REQUIRE LOCKDOWN DRILLS AT SCHOOLS →

By Bob Katzen

The Committee on Public Health has recommended passage of a bill that would ban 10 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 June 1, 2020. Another provision requires the Department of Environmental Protection to review, at least every three years, chemical flame retardants used in these products and include them on the list of prohibited chemical flame retardants that are documented to pose a health risk. Continue reading THE BAN TOXIC FLAME RETARDANTS →

By Bob Katzen

The Public Health Committee held a jam-packed hearing on the controversial bill that would allow terminally ill patients with fewer than six months to live to obtain medication they can self-administer to commit suicide. The bill includes many rules and protocols that must be followed before the patient is given the medicine. Continue reading PHYSICIAN-ASSISTED SUICIDE DISCUSSIONS →

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on four roll calls from the week of June 24-28. There were no roll calls in the House last week. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 – Report No. 26 June 24-28, 2019 →

By JoAnn Bocca Rivieccio

Welcome to anyone wanting to make a difference. Somerville Overcoming Addiction will start the monthly meetings up again this month. The meeting is held at 9 New Washington St second floor, second Wednesday of the month at 6:30, Please come all are welcome. We will be talking about the next Vigil being held soon. Continue reading Somerville Overcoming Addiction Updates →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, June 30, the 181st day of 2019 with 184 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:10 and sunset is @ 8:25. 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: 1097 – The Crusaders defeated the Turks at Dorylaeum.
1841 – The Erie Railroad rolled out its first passenger train. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By William Tauro

Somerville Avenue in Somerville during Saturday’s microburst thunderstorms.

This is what you get after five years of digging up the roads and five years with yet still no sewer system at the taxpayer’s expense! Continue reading Somerville Under Water →

This coming Monday night (July 1st), conveniently when most of the city residents are away on vacation during the Fourth of July week, the City of Somerville will hold a meeting with city council members from 6pm until they adjourn that evening.

The meeting will include a recommendation from our own Mayor Joseph Curtatone for the second time trying to sneak in a request for the promotion of a Somerville Police Sgt to Lieutenant. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Meeting to Promote Police Sgt to LT who Photocopied Penis on Elementary School Computer →

The best without no doubt!

You can’t get better than this!

This neutered male cat was found in Somerville. If you believe this may be your cat, please contact the Adoption Center at 617-522-5055 and reference Animal ID A378827.

Pictures and descriptions of all stray cats currently at our adoption center can now be found at https://www.mspca.org/Bostonstraycat

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Could you please share these memories of our recent “Rock roll party at highland gardens”? Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: “Rock n Roll Party at Highland Gardens” →

This Siamese cat was hanging out on a resident’s porch today (06/24/19). He/she has since left. If lost last seen in the vicinity of Douglas Ave. Thank you!

Help out Somerville Fire Department fill the boot for kids with Muscular Dystrophy Today!!! Members of the department can be found throughout the city at major intersections and squares from 3pm to 5pm Today!!!! Please Help donate to a great cause!!

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Richard “Ricky” P. Souza Sr. on his passing this past week. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Richard “Ricky” P. Souza Sr. →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Are you aware that there is a mayors communication in for this thursdays council meeting requesting the promotion of Kiely to Lt.?

Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Mayor trying to sneak in Lieutenant promotion for SGT who put Penis on school computer →

Locals will ride with the goal of raising $60 million for life-saving cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Continue reading 66 Somerville Residents to Pedal in the 40th Pan-Mass Challenge →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, June 25, the 176th day of 2019 with 189 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:08 and sunset is @ 8:25. 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: 0841 – Charles the Bald and Louis the German defeated Lothar at Fontenay.
1080 – At Brixen, a council of bishops declared Pope Gregory to be deposed and Archbishop Guibert as antipope Clement III. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Nicholas Stiles

Former Somerville Police Officer Nicholas Stiles retired in 2013 after 40 years of law enforcement service to the City of Somerville. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Retired Somerville Police Officer Nicholas Stiles →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Brianna Leccese, Vincent Mitrano, Phillip Benevides, Jana Lynn Nally, John P Borges, Cory Mashburn, Linda August Devereaux, John Cannon, Kenneth Carroll, Anthony Baliola, Karen A Jenner, Steven Marino, Rod Laurenz, Diane Dee-Dee Smith, Warren Noble, Tanya Schuman, Joe Colarusso, Donna Itrato Nichols, Darren Rankin, Rita Grassi, Tony Zhong, Isabella Rotola, Joe Hamel, Katherine Cremin, Joe Avakian, Emily Yu, Len Ferrari, Christine Weston, EJ Frammartino and Happy 85th Birthday to Mrs. Colarusso

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

On June 18, 2019, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol at Assembly Row. At approximately 2:38pm, Somerville 9-1-1 received a call for a dispute involving a black male in his 30s, wearing a green baseball cap, green jacket, black jeans carrying a knife. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Jarrod LEE (Possession of Dangerous Weapons) →

On June 23, 2019 I was working patrol in E4 on the evening shift. At around 1700 I was dispatched to xx Memorial RD, Unit xx (SHA) for an “unwanted.” I was also informed that the person in question was “Tanya Silva.” Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Tanya SILVA (Trespass) →

On 6/21/2019, I (Officer Devin Schneider) was in full uniform while assigned to marked cruiser East-1 during the 4pm-12am shift. The following report is a summary of the events that I witnessed, as they pertain to incident #19035062: Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Bayron LOPEZ (Possession of Dangerous Weapon) →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 6/10/19 – 6/23/19 →

By Thomas Grover

The Somerville Lion’s Club held its 2019 Annual installation of officers banquet and clambake last Tuesday to bring in the new officers for 2019-2020 calendar years. Continue reading SOMERVILLE LIONS CLUB MEMBERS READY TO ROLL UP SLEEVES AND GET BACK TO WORK →

By Bob Katzen

The Elections Laws Committee held a hearing on a bill that would require eligible voters to cast a ballot in any November General Election or face a fine of $15 that would be added to the non-voter’s state tax liability for each election missed. The measure also clarifies that the voter does not have to actually vote for anyone and is allowed to leave the ballot blank. Continue reading WILL WE BE PAYING A FINE FOR NOT VOTING? →

By Bob Katzen

The House 152-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would allow farmers with agricultural deed restrictions on their land to grow hemp. It would also qualify hemp farmers for the property tax breaks currently given to growers of other crops. Continue reading GROWING HEMP IN MASSACHUSETTS →

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on two roll calls from the week of June 17-21. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week.

Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 – Report No. 25 June 17-21, 2019 →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, June 24, the 175th day of 2019 with 190 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:07 and sunset is @ 8:25. 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: 1314 – Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce won over Edward II of England at the Battle of Bannockburn in Scotland. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Continue reading OTHER EVENTS AND DATES IN SOMERVILLE →

Celebrate Haitian art, music, dance, and food at Haiti in the ‘Ville. Continue reading July 6: Celebrate HAITI IN THE ‘VILLE →

Join us on Thursday, June 27, for Somerville’s annual Independence Day Fireworks. Come by Trum Field at 6:30 p.m. to catch performances by the USO Metropolitan New York Performers and Booty Vortex. The fireworks will begin around 9:15 p.m.

2019 SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM

Starting July 1, 2019 enjoy FREE breakfast and lunch prepared by Somerville’s award-winning Food and Nutrition Services Department, available all summer for youth under the age of 19. Provided by Somerville Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services Department and by the Somerville Recreation Department. Here’s a list of locations and times where you can enjoy a nutritious meal this summer: Continue reading FREE MEALS ALL SUMMER FOR SOMERVILLE YOUTH! →

On June 12, 2019, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol at Assembly Row. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Frank LAPORTA (Shoplifting) at Assembly Row →

On the above date and time, I, Officer Steven Johnson, was assigned to a marked traffic enforcement cruiser. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Jeff MALLOY (Op MV w/License Susp, Crosswalk Viol) →

Photos by Gale Mahan

By William Tauro

This past Saturday, the remains of Army Sergeant George Schipani were buried in Somerville after a memorial ceremony in his honor.

Continue reading Remains of Army Sergeant George Schipani Buried In Somerville →

By William Tauro

This past Saturday, the 2019 Annual Somerville/Medford Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony took place at the boathouse on the Mystic River in Somerville.

Continue reading 2019 Somerville/Medford Blessing of the Fleet on the Mystic River →

Local 76 Members stand at attention this past Saturday while America The Beautiful plays for Somerville’s Army Sergeant George Schipani. Continue reading Somerville Firefighters Local 76 Honor Army Sergeant George Schipani. →

On June 23, the @encorebostonharbor hotel will have its grand opening in @cityofeverett484 Due to the expected turnout, we would like to inform residents and commuters of the potential impact on traffic. Medford Police along with @massstatepolice MBTA Police, Everett Police, Continue reading Encore Casino Opening Update →

I’m all set for Encore Casino Boston, I got the app from Somerville Green and Yellow Cab! Scheduled pick up and scheduled drop off and scheduled return trip! You can’t ask for more than that! Cocktails Continue reading Get The App, The Somerville Green and Yellow Cab App →

This kitty was lost around Davis Sq area. Please keep your eyes open. Maybe in a shed or under your porch.
Thank you

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, June 21, the 172nd day of 2019 with 193 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:07 and sunset is @ 8:24. 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: 1404 – Owain Glyndwr established a Welsh Parliament at Machynlleth and was crowned Prince of Wales. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Program was designed to encourage Massachusetts businesses to purchase goods and services from other Bay State businesses Continue reading Audit Reveals Office of Business Development Never Implemented Buy Massachusetts Program →

Yesterday morning a guest at our shelter and her two young daughters received the keys to their new apartment. She and her children were homeless for nearly 700 days. The stumbling blocks they faced were difficult but they persevered. Continue reading Somerville Homeless Coalition-Help Our Guests and Clients Get Home →

“Today our federal court has recognized the irreparable harm being caused by ICE’s disruptive policy of using our courthouses to conduct civil arrests. I am very pleased by today’s decision and I again want to thank our partners, District Attorney Rollins, Continue reading District Attorneys Marian Ryan and Rachael Rollins to Address Media on Preliminary Injunction Allowed in Lawsuit Regarding ICE Arrests in Massachusetts Courthouses →

Dear Friends & Somerville Residents,

Once again, the Somerville Kiwanis Club is implementing a school supply drive program to help less fortunate children and families to be ready for the new school year starting September, 2019. Continue reading Somerville Kiwanis School Supply Drive – Donation Request →

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of John T. Tierney who past away this past week.

John T. Tierney was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering John T. Tierney →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, June 18, the 169th day of 2019 with 196 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:24. 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: 1155 – Frederick I Barbarossa was crowned emperor of Rome.
1429 – French forces defeated the English at the battle of Patay. The English had been retreating after the siege of Orleans. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Jessie Sousa, Anthony Legee, John Alves, Jennifer McSorley, Noah Galvin, Anthony Dominic Lima, Michael Dobrowolski, Darryl Buckley, Brittany Dawson, Mia Ella Demarco, Frank Santangelo, Claire Moran, Joannie Allison, Sandy Buckly, Chris Piacentini, Linda Caristi Iacopucci, Rich Vendetti, Joseph W. Mercuri, Riccardo Martell, Sal DiDomenico, Victoria Dakota, Charlie Morrison, Josh McCann, Alan Russo, John Eleftherakis, Mike Delgizzi, Scott Capuano, Claire Seaboyer, Roger Fisk, Mary Murphy, Robert Clough and Kathy Webber

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

Cambridge, MA – The evening of Sunday, June 9th was full of excitement, hope, gratitude, and bittersweet memories for the graduating members of Prospect Hill Academy Charter School’s Class of 2019. Continue reading “We Will Rise:” Graduation for Prospect Hill Academy Charter School’s Class of 2019 →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Somerville homeowners you are on the verge of being screwed by your elected officials again. Please contact the Chair of both the Senate and House tell them enough is enough we pay taxes yearly, struggle to keep the pace with increased revauluation increases along with the two and one half percent increase every other year. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Its That Time to STOP THE TRANSFER TAX →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, June 17, the 168th day of 2019 with 197 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:23. The Full Strawberry Moon is exact @ 4:32 AM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
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 →

Photos by Susan Mangherini Griffin

By William Tauro

This past Saturday evening, dozens of Somervillians attended the Third East Somerville Reunion at the Somerville City Club from Somerville and some even from across the country. Continue reading Third East Somerville Reunion at the Somerville City Club Photos →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Ward 5 Somerville City Councilor, Mark Niedergang, literally just advocated for cutting the Somerville Fire Department’s budget as well as cutting fire fighter staffing. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: City Councilor, Mark Niedergang, literally just advocated for cutting the Somerville Fire Department’s budget as well as cutting fire fighter staffing. →

Strong work by our Honor Guard volunteering their time on a rainy Father’s Day to march in the Bunker Hill Day parade this past Sunday with Engine 2

Continue reading Somerville Firefighters March In Bunker Hill Day Parade →

453 High Street Medford Massachusetts

Continue reading Somerville-Monday To Market In Ball Square Event →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, June 16, the 167th day of 2019 with 198 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:23. 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: 0455 – Rome was sacked by the Vandal army. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By Bob Katzen

The Higher Education Committee held a hearing on legislation that would allow students with intellectual disabilities or autism to attend all 29 state universities in order to gain skills necessary to work and live independently in the community. Continue reading INTELLECTUAL DISABLED IN COLLEGE →

By Bob Katzen

The House gave initial approval to legislation that would amend a current law that requires an amber dome light and the flashing orange lights on the back of ice cream trucks when the truck is parked and serving ice cream. Continue reading ICE CREAM TRUCK LAWS AMENDED →

By Bob Katzen

The House and Senate approved and Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law a bill that delays until October 1 the start of a payroll tax, that will be paid by workers, Continue reading DELAY PAID LEAVE PAYROLL TAX FOR THREE MONTHS →

By Bob Katzen

The House and Senate approved, on a voice vote without debate and without a roll call vote, a measure designating Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18 as this year’s sales tax holiday which allows consumers to buy most products that cost under $2,500 on those two days without paying the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax. Continue reading 2019 SALES TAX HOLIDAY →

By Bob Katzen

Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 – Report No. 24 June 10-14, 2019 →

Somerville residents, both kids and adults, looking to jazz up their summer can sign up for various music classes offered by the Somerville Continue reading Music Lessons for Kids or Adults a Pitch-Perfect Way to Spend the Summer →

Book the Sunsetters, a traveling youth performance troupe, for a show in your neighborhood this summer. The Sunsetters are available on Monday through Thursday evenings in July and August. Continue reading Book a Sunsetters Performance this Summer →

Please join City and local prevention and recovery staff, Wednesday, June 19, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in a conversation to further understand the appropriate use of fentanyl test strips and how this can assist in reducing overdoses. Continue reading Overdose Aftercare Community Teams & Conversation on Fentanyl Test Strips →

The Somerville City Council gave a citation at its Thursday evening meeting to Jon Bernstein for his 27 years of service to the Elizabeth Peabody House and his quarter century-plus of volunteer work with Somerville Pop Warner youth football and Little League baseball. Continue reading Jon Bernstein Recognized for his 27 years of service to the Elizabeth Peabody House →

Ofc. Berrouet and Ofc. St. Hilaire creating one of a kind art at Mudflat community outreach event. TY Mudflat for the photo!

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Junior Police Academy →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, June 15, the 166th day of 2019 with 199 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:22. 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: 1215 – King John of England put his seal on the Magna Carta. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

OH BELIEVE IT! Another Somerville Real Estate Sales Tax…2% on every sale! Mad about the Somerville Condo Review Ordinance, GET READY, this ADDED 2% Real Estate Transfer Tax has already sneaked through and passed Somerville for approval and is now at the state level to be heard next week before the Joint Committee on Revenue Bill H.2423. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: OH BELIEVE IT! Another Somerville Real Estate Sales Tax…2% on every sale! →

Army Sergeant George Schipani was killed in action in 1951 after becoming a Prisoner of War during the Korean War. Continue reading Remains of Somerville Veteran/POW Finally Identified, to be Buried in Somerville Cemetery on June 22 →

Our Seal Point Siamese cat [colors: brown and cream] Rosemary is missing since June 11. Last seen at Clyde St. Continue reading Missing Cat In Somerville →

BOSTON – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Attorney General Maura Healey have announced that a Recertification Course is now available for mandated reporters who have previously completed the Middlesex Children’s Advocacy Center’s Continue reading District Attorney Ryan and Attorney General Healey Launch Recertification Course for Online Mandated Reporter Training →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, June 14, the 165th day of 2019 with 200 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:22. 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: 1775 – The Continental Army was founded by the Second Continental Congress for purposes of common defense. This event is considered to be the birth of the United States Army. On June 15, George Washington was appointed commander-in-chief. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Somerville nonprofit receives Cummings Foundation grant to support their after-school program

SOMERVILLE, June 13, 2019 – The Elizabeth Peabody House is one of 100 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 each through Cummings Foundation’s “$100K for 100” program. The Somerville-based organization was chosen from a total of 574 applicants during a competitive review process. Continue reading Cummings Foundation awards Elizabeth Peabody House $100,000 →

“From My Heart to Yours” features insights, perspectives, & stories from individuals working to address the opioid epidemic across the region, particularly in Somerville. Continue reading City, Somerville Media Center to Introduce “From My Heart to Yours” – A Short Documentary on the Opioid Epidemic – at Upcoming Premiere →

Monday, June 17, is Bunker Hill Day. City offices will be closed, but trash/recycling collection and street sweeping are still on. There will not be parking meter or residential permit parking enforcement.

“Negrita” is missing from the Kilby St/Union SQ area since 06/09/19. She is all black with a left clipped ear. She is very shy and microchipped. Please contact us with any information at 617-625-6600 ext.2190. Thank you!

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, June 11, the 162nd day of 2019 with 203 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:20. 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: 1346 – Charles IV of Luxembourg was elected Holy Roman Emperor in Germany. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Click on link below to read: June 11th, 2019 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online (1)

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:David Américo Ortiz Arias

Our hearts and prayers go out to Formor Boston Red Sox Slugger David Ortiz for a speedy recovery. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week:David Américo Ortiz Arias →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Jose Mesmar, Cambridge City Counselor Tim Toomey, Lauren Crockton, Devon Vendetti, Amanda Edmunds, Connie Beninati Savoia, Matthew Richardson, Paula Burton, Sabella Moister, Anthony David Galluccio, Denise Napolitano Grosse, Sam Castriotta, Jim Povio, Ed Starr, Anna Rebelo, Carol Barilka, Kamala Vasanthakumar, John F. Burke, Attorney Michael T. Dwyer, Jim Crowley, Chuck Roche, Donna Amenta, Roseann Jackson, Raíssa Storch, Peter Westcott, Louise Fiorenzio, Ricky Migliacci, Kathleen Donofrio, Larry Bethune, Verge Figueiredo, Darlyne Darff, Donna M. Quinn, Pat Centofanti, Sandra Heron, Lynda Norton, Jack Kehoe, Gregg Moree, Noah Kreatz, Kelsie Ann, Robert Ambrogi, Robert Miller and Chris Dello Russo

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

The Taste of Somerville is coming up this week June 12 in a new location at Assembly Row.

WHAT: Taste of Somerville at Assembly Row
WHEN: 5 – 8:00 P.M., June 12, 2019
WHERE: On the waterfront at Assembly Row Continue reading 2019 Taste of Somerville is coming up this week June 12 →

SOMERVILLE, Mass. – Last year, Cambridge Health Alliance hosted a series of community meetings, held focus groups and conducted a broad-based survey to better understand the health care needs of the people who live in Somerville. Continue reading Cambridge Health Alliance to Host Meetings in Somerville on Health and Services →

Photo:(L to R) K9 Unit, Tim Sullivan, Neighborhood Policing Unit: Ofc.McDaid, Ofc. Berrouet, Sgt. Shackelford, Ofc.Ubda, Ofc.Manzelli.

This past Saturday, members of the Somerville Neighborhood Policing Unit along with the K-9 Unit participated in joint hazardous material decontamination exercise at the Somerville Hospital that’s located on Tower Street in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Police Conducts Joint Hazardous Material Decontamination Exercise →

The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident #19031923:

On Friday, June 7, 2019, I was working in the Somerville Police Drug Unit as Delta-18. At approximately 8:40 P.M. I observed a male known to me as XXXX. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Kristopher MCNAMARA (PWID Class B) →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 6/3 – 6/9 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, June 10, the 161st day of 2019 with 204 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:20. 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 – The Continental Congress appointed a committee to write a Declaration of Independence. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

You don’t have to run away to join the OPENAIR Circus this summer! Classes for children and include stilting, many forms of juggling, unicycling, hula hoops, and commedia dell’arte. For children as young as 3, there are Tiny Tot Trio and Tumbling for Two. Continue reading SOMERVILLE -REGISTER FOR OPENAIR CIRCUS SUMMER CLASSES →

Family Fun Day, Fireworks and more planned for Summer 2019.

SOMERVILLE – “Summertime in Somerville” officially kicks off with the annual Family Fun Day event on Saturday, June 22, from noon to 4 p.m. at Trum Field (rain date June 23). Continue reading Somerville’s Annual Summer Celebrations Schedule Announced →

Somerville Ave. will reopen to eastbound traffic through Union Square starting Monday, June 10. Continue reading Eastbound Traffic on Somerville Ave. to be Restored Monday, June 10; New Daytime Detour Begins Late June →

Join City of Somerville staff and Ward 4 Councilor Jesse Clingan for a conversation about the future of the vacant Star Market site at 299 Broadway. Continue reading Somerville Community Meeting to Discuss Vacant Star Market Site at 299 Broadway Scheduled for June 19 →

SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD), in collaboration with Shree Ganesh Realty Trust & Darin Associates announce Affordable rental opportunities for two (2) rental apartments, at 1119-1133 Broadway and 38 Day Street, respectively. Continue reading TWO AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS AVAILABLE: 38 DAY STREET & 1119-1133 BROADWAY SOMERVILLE →

By Bob Katzen

The House 155-1, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would allow unions to charge non-members for the cost of some services and representation. Continue reading ALLOW UNIONS TO CHARGE NON-UNION MEMBERS FOR SOME COSTS →

By Bob Katzen

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has awarded a two-year $700,000 grant to UTEC Inc. of Lowell to establish a Gun Violence Prevention Training Center for Excellence to address gun violence through both a public health and racial equity lens. According to their website, UTEC’s “mission and promise is to ignite and nurture the ambition of our most disconnected young people to trade violence and poverty for social and economic success.” Continue reading GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION TRAINING CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE →

By Bob Katzen

Another bill heard by the Education Committee would require that beginning August 1, 2020 all public schools that teach grades 7 to 12 and all state colleges that issue student ID cards to include the telephone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the Crisis Text Line and the school’s campus police or security telephone number. Continue reading STATE TO REQUIRE SUICIDE HOTLINE ON SCHOOL ID CARDS →

By Bob Katzen

The Education Committee held a hearing on a proposal that effective August 1, 2020 would require all public schools from grade 6 through grade 12 to provide free feminine hygiene products in the restrooms. Continue reading EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1st SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE FREE FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS →

By Bob Katzen

The Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities is considering a bill creating a 21-member permanent Commission on the Social Status of men and boys of color.

Continue reading STATE TO CREATE COMMISSION ON THE SOCIAL STATUS OF MEN AND BOYS OF COLOR →

By Bob Katzen

A bill being considered by the Veterans and Federal Affairs Committee would allow UMass, Bridgewater and Salem State Universities to establish a veteran mentoring program aimed at helping veteran students with adjusting to civilian and campus life. Continue reading MENTORING STUDENT-VETERANS →

By Bob Katzen

The Massachusetts Senate 40-0, approved a bill that would prohibit drivers from using a hand-held cellphone or other electronic device to make a call or access social media. Continue reading MASS TO BAN HAND-HELD CELL PHONES →

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of June 3-7. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 – Report No. 23 June 3-7, 2019 →

Join City of Somerville staff and Ward 4 Councilor Jesse Clingan for a conversation about the future of the vacant Star Market site at 299 Broadway. Continue reading Somerville Meeting Future of Vacant Star Market Site at 299 Broadway. →

By John Alan Roderick

Several dozen co-workers and friends of Jon Bernstein feted him earlier this evening at Avelino’s in Medford. Continue reading Jon Bernstein of Elizabeth Peabody House Retires After 27 Years →



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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, June 07, the 158th day of 2019 with 207 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:07 and sunset is @ 8:18. 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: 1494 – Spain and Portugal divided the new lands they had discovered between themselves. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

“Kuro” escaped her house last night(06/06/19) from the Mansfield St area. She was last seen wearing a blue/pink floral collar with tags. She is microchipped. “Kuro” weighs 7-10lbs. Please contact us with any information at 617-625-6600 ext. 2190. Thank you!