By William Tauro
A true life story of John the Houseless Guy who was robbed of all his worldly possessions by the City of Somerville. John says he’s not homeless because the streets are his home, he is just houseless.
Click link below to hear interview:https://soundcloud.com/user-940376055/john-the-houseless-guy-from-somerville-and-robbed-by-the-city-of-somerville
Today June 6th Marianne Walles turned in 300 nomination petition signatures, 50 more than the required number. She is the first to submit qualifying signatures in the race. A lifelong resident of Somerville, daughter of an immigrant and mother of two boys, Ms. Walles enters the race determined to address issues like affordable housing and local jobs that have long been ignored by the incumbent mayor. Continue reading Marianne Walles Launches Campaign for Mayor of Somerville
‘Woman in the Moon,’ early sci-fi fantasy about mankind’s first space mission, to be screened Wednesday, July 24 with live music
ARLINGTON, Mass.—A sci-fi adventure hailed as the first feature film to depict realistic space travel will be screened next month at the Regent Theatre in honor of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11. Continue reading Regent Theatre to mark Apollo 11 anniversary with vintage lunar voyage masterpiece
Enjoy the Jazz & Blues Festival and Night Market from Noon to 10 p.m.
SOMERVILLE – Join the Somerville Arts Council and the Somerville Flea for a perfect summer day while supporting local businesses and artists in Ball Square. The annual Joe’s Jazz & Blue’s Festival will kick off the day from noon to 6 p.m., followed by the Somerville Arts Council’s Night Market from 5 to 10 p.m. Continue reading Celebrate Arts, Culture, and Local Business in Ball Square on June 15
SPD is one of 86 accredited departments across the state.
SOMERVILLE – On June 4, 2019, the Somerville Police Department received state accreditation from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission. Continue reading SOMERVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT AWARDED “ACCREDITATION” STATUS
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, June 06, the 157th day of 2019 with 208 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:07 and sunset is @ 8:17. 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: 1674 – Sivaji crowned himself King of India. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
The 2019 Taste of Somerville will feature 50+ local restaurants, breweries and wineries! Continue reading June 12th at Assembly Row, 5pm-8pm
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, June 05, the 156th day of 2019 with 209 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:07 and sunset is @ 8:16. 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: 1595 – Henry IV’s army defeated the Spanish at the Battle of Fontaine-Francaise. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By William Tauro
Why wasn’t Former Somerville High School Resource Police Officer Alex Capobianco charged criminally for his actions and terminated like a similar situation where school resource officers in another state where the termination of two deputies who were found to have neglected their duties as school resource officers. Continue reading Did Former Somerville High School Resource Police Officer Evade Criminal Prosecution?
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, June 05, the 156th day of 2019 with 209 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:07 and sunset is @ 8:16. 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: 1595 – Henry IV’s army defeated the Spanish at the Battle of Fontaine-Francaise. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Luigi Senat who passed away this past week.
Luigi was a United States Postal employee who worked at the Somerville Union Square Post Office branch that’s located on Bow Street in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Union Square Postal Worker Luigi Senat 1985 – 2019
On Tuesday, June 4th, the Somerville Police department received “Accreditation” from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission. Continue reading Somerville Police Department Receives Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission Accreditation
Join us for a conversation about possible paths towards the redevelopment of the Star Market Site in Winter Hill. Continue reading The Future of 299 Broadway: A community meeting about the vacant Star Market site
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, June 04, the 154th day of 2019 with 210 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:08 and sunset is @ 8:16. 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: 1615 – The fortress of Osaka, Japan, fell to shogun Ieyasu after a six month siege. 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 MaryLou Carey-Sturniolo, Tommy Mahoney, Mark Wahlberg, Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
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s. Anna Moran, of Somerville, passed away at the age of 82 on April 29, 2019. Born and raised in Ward 2, she was one of three children born to the late Sarah “Sadie” (Murphy) Moran and George J Moran, who long served as an Alderman in Somerville. She was the cherished sister of the late George J Moran Jr and is survived by her brother Daniel Moran. Continue reading Message From Ward 2 Somerville City Councilor J.T. Scott:Passing of Anna Moran
By JoAnn Bocca-Rivieccio
I am writing in hopes of explaining why a safe injection site is a very good idea… Not all of you know how it feels to lose a child or children to addiction … Continue reading Somerville Overcoming Addiction Weekly Updates
The 2019 Taste of Somerville is coming up 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
With the annual Historic Preservation Month (May) events behind us, the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) announced this week a revised schedule for spring events that were postponed due to inclement weather, as well as a revised Continue reading Somerville Historic Preservation Commission Releases Revised Events Schedule for 2019
On Tuesday, May 28, 2019, while assigned to Bravo unit, I was monitoring vehicular traffic with Officer Khoury on Mystic Avenue (public way in the city of Somerville). At approximately 5:00 P.M., we observed a black Toyota Camry bearing Massachusetts registration xxxx traveling East on Mystic Ave, failed to display headlights while it was raining and the wipers were on. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Marcus COLE (PWID B, RSP, Drink Alcohol in MV… etc) and Leroy LIVINGSTON-GALES (PWID B, RSP, Drink Alcohol in MV… etc)
On Wednesday, May 29, 2019 while assigned to Bravo Unit, I received a telephone call from Home Depot loss prevention officer XXXX stating he observed two known shoplifters place several rolls of wire in a shopping cart and started walking towards the exit. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: James BUSH (Larceny Over, Conspiracy)
On May 31, 2019, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol at Assembly Row. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Ernesto BONILLA (Larceny Under)
The following is a summary of the details related to this incident.
On Saturday, June 1, 2019, I, Officer David Ruf, was in full-uniform and assigned to marked cruiser West-6, for the Somerville Police Department. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Damon FELIX-ELIE (Op MV w/Susp License, Disorderly, Resisting Arrest)
On Sunday, 6/2/2019, I, Officer DiFava, was on duty for the Somerville Police department operating marked cruiser 786. At approximately 1852 hrs, I was dispatched to 4X Russell street for a report of a suspicious person described as a female, very tanned wearing a purple shirt. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Danielle WALSH (B&E Daytime Felony, RSP)
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, June 03, the 154th day of 2019 with 211 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:08 and sunset is @ 8:15. The New Moon is exact @ 6:03 AM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1098 – Christian Crusaders of the First Crusade seized Antioch, Turkey.
1539 – Hernando De Soto claimed Florida for Spain. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Special Mass in Honor of St. Anthony of Padua, June 9, 2019, 9:30 am, St. Francis of Assisi Church, 325 Cambridge Street, East Cambridge. Continue reading SPECIAL FEAST DAY MASS IN HONOR OF ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 2019 9:30 A.M. MASS
Jason Fucile, a life long Somerville resident and a Somerville High School graduate of the class of 1999. Continue reading THE SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY’S SPECIAL PERSON OF THE WEEK JASON FUCILE
By Alan Bingham
The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission Thursday night held the Preservation Awards Ceremony at the armory. Continue reading Somerville Historic Preservation Commission Awards Ceremony
UPCOMING EVENTS
Volunteers needed for the Engage for Brain Health Study. Are you starting to have problems with your memory or have trouble climbing stairs? Engage B might be right for you! 24 week study for people 60 to 89 years of age. Call Chris at 617-625-6600, ext. 2315 or email him at ckowaleski@Somervillema.gov for questions and additional information. Continue reading May 31, 2019 Somerville Council on Aging Weekly updates & information
By Bob Katzen
Bill (H 1999) Creates a Task Force on the Impact of Obesity to examine the impact of obesity in the state including the cost implications for employer and employee premiums and out of pocket expenses, lost productivity, impacts on wellness and health, comorbidities and on the overall costs to the health care system. Continue reading OBESITY TASK FORCE BILL DISCUSSIONS ON BEACON HILL
By Bob Katzen
Several bills were the subject of a recent hearing held by the Veterans and Federal Affairs Committee including: Continue reading MASSACHUSETTS BILLS TO HELP VETERANS
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on two roll calls from the week of May 27-May 31. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 -Report No. 22 May 27-31, 2019
DavisNOW.org, the community group who developed the ‘punchlist’ of problems in Davis Square (go to http://online.flipbuilder.com/havm/vrsp/) will be holding a public progress update meeting on June 10 at the (new) Dilboy Post, 351 Summer St, starting at 6.30pm. Continue reading Davis Square Repairs – Public meeting June 10:
By Caroline Colarusso
A deceptively named bill, the Work and Family Mobility Act, is being considered by the Massachusetts legislature. As reported by the State House News Service: “if approved, it would permit all qualified residents, regardless of immigration status, to receive a standard license under the state’s now-two-tiered system.” Continue reading Should Non-Citizens Get a Driver’s License?
This very shy young intact male was found today(06/02/19) in the area of Princeton St. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates: FOUND DOG!! PLEASE SHARE!!
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, June 02, the 153rd day of 2019 with 212 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 Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1537 – Pope Paul III banned the enslavement of Indians.
1774 – The Quartering Act, which required American colonists to allow British soldiers into their houses, was reenacted. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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