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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, July 31, the 212th day of 2019 with 153 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:34 and sunset is @ 8:06. The New Moon is exact @ 11:13 PM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1498 – Christopher Columbus, on his third voyage to the Western Hemisphere, arrived at the island of Trinidad. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

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“Google” is a very petite 5yr old female missing from Bonair St. She is an indoor cat who is microchipped. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates:Lost Cats →

By William Tauro

The Somerville Winter Hill Post Office branch office located 324 Broadway in Somerville was closed for lunch on Tuesday Continue reading Iconic Post Office Slogan Need Not Be Used Here, At Least In Somerville →

An accidental meeting that will change two twenty-year-old’s lives forever. Continue reading PHILOPHOBIA by Taylor Dervishian Available on Amazon →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, July 30, the 211th day of 2019 with 154 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:33 and sunset is @ 8:07. 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: 1502 – Christopher Columbus landed at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off the Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Celebrate Free Open Streets event to feature live music, family-friendly activities, and more!

SOMERVILLE – Celebrate the season at “Seize the Summer,” the August installment of the City’s SomerStreets festival, on Sunday, August 4, from 2 to 6 p.m. between Davis Square and Teele Square on Holland Street. Continue reading SOMERVILLE ‘SEIZE THE SUMMER’ AT SOMERSTREETS ON HOLLAND ST.,SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 →

A great night at the Mount Vernon Restaurant in Somerville with the MD33 Youth Camp and Exchange students 🦁👍😀

Continue reading Massachusetts Lions Youth Camp Visits Somerville →

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Alexandria Gomes

Alexandria Gomes is a Somerville resident of McGrath Highway who is a catering associate at the Spaulding Hospital in Cambridge. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week:Alexandria Gomes →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Sal Caruso, Patrick Catino, Peter Mcisaac, Medeiros, Karen Johnson, Danny Fabiano, Nancy Lavita Papadinis, Byron Borges, Kim Adams, Bruce Cohen, Michael Delicato, Robert Carnes, Doti Wedge-Metivier, Mario Oliveira, Kay Camara, Kenny Russell, Rosemarie Sousa, Joe Szulewski, Marlene Foster Bouchard, Tommy O’Connor, Darlene Defrancesco, Giuseppe Albanese, David Badger, Camille Stiles, Suzanne Lograsso, Dominic Marcellino, Jim Hughes, Barbara Spindler, Mike Morrison, Nicholas Oliveira, Tony Catatao, Mark Tauro, Angel Girvalakis, Peter Martin, Tom Kerr,Gayle Gunning Lombardo, Alicia Libucha, Marjorie Decker, Ron Kenny, Patrick Farrell, Chuckie Fitzgibbon, Frank Fraumeni, Junior Dunne, Robert Carr, Happy 19th Birthday to Giovanni Hughes and Happy 15th Birthday to Cadence Brooke Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Kellie A. McDaid on her passing.

Kellie was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville and too young to leave this world.

Continue reading Somerville Remembering Kellie A. McDaid →

At approximately 8:45 PM (July 27th), Detectives, along with members of the Narcotic Unit, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx after observing several males drinking Corona’s in the basketball court near a make-shift vigil for an East Somerville resident who recently passed away. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Benji GUERRIER (Firearm Carry w/Ammo, Resisting Arrest, etc.) & Pedro MONTEIRO (Firearm Carry w/Ammo, PWID Class D, etc.) →

On Saturday July 27, 2019, while on full uniform patrol in marked unit 781, I (Officer Patrick Canty) was dispatched to the garage at the AMC Movie Theatre 4th floor, for a report of two juveniles on bikes attempting to break in to a car. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Steven ANDRADE (Possess Firearm w/o FID Card, Distribute Class D, etc.) →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 7/22/19 – 7/28/19 →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

As to my understanding one of the true meanings of a sanctuary city is to as I have underlined below is:
(so that such people will be more willing to report crimes)

The mayor’s sister, the Middlesex County Register of Deeds is the biggest offender to this law and is one who takes advantage of undocumented and illegal immigrants. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Mayor’s Sister Biggest Offender of Sanctuary City Laws →

Documentary Production Bootcamp
Saturday, August 10, 9:00am-4:00pm
@VOX POP (431 Artisan Way, Assembly Row)
Register here: http://www.somervillemedia.org

This one-day immersive workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to nonfiction storytelling. Continue reading Documentary Bootcamp on August 10 →

Please join the City of Somerville for a community meeting in regards to ongoing construction and design elements on Powder House Blvd. Continue reading Powder House Blvd. Community Meeting Scheduled for July 31 →

SAVE THE DATES

October 11 through 13, 2019 Continue reading HONK! FESTIVAL 14TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF ACTIVIST STREET BANDS →

BOSTON – Representative Christine P. Barber of Somerville and Medford, along with her colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature, passed the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) budget. Continue reading REPRESENTATIVE BARBER JOINS WITH COLLEAGUES TO PASS PROGRESSIVE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 →

Continue reading OTHER EVENTS AND DATES IN SOMERVILLE →

A free NarCan Training will be held on Thursday, August 8, from 6 TO 7 p.m. at Vox Pop in Assembly Row. Residents who attend will learn to identify the signs of a potential overdose, as well as learn proper response techniques. Continue reading Somerville-August 8: NarCan Training →

The 40th annual Old Time Senior Picnic will be on Wednesday, August 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Powder House Park. Continue reading August 7: 40th Annual Old Time Senior Picnic →

The pedestrian walkway connecting Broadway and Holland St., originally slated to close for four months in mid-July, will remain open indefinitely until a new start date for neighboring construction is set. Continue reading Powder House Community School Walkway Closure Postponed →

If you’ve ever wanted to get more involved in Somerville, now is the time. There are currently a number of vacancies on five city boards and members of the community who are interested in any of the open positions are encouraged to apply. Continue reading Somerville Open Positions on City Boards and Commissions, Apply by August 5 →

The quarterly meeting to discuss parking changes on the Central Hill Campus will be held on Thursday, August 15, Continue reading Somerville Central Hill Campus Parking Meeting Scheduled →

Somerville residents are invited to a special screening of the documentary From My Heart To Yours on Wednesday, July 31, from 6:30 to 0 p.m. at Vox Pop in Assembly Row. Continue reading From My Heart To Yours Shines a Spotlight on the Local Fight Against the Opioid Crisis In Somerville →

A community meeting to discuss construction and design elements on Powder House Boulevard will take place on Wednesday, July 31 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the West Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Powder House Blvd. Continue reading Somerville Powder House Boulevard Community Meeting to Cover Construction and Parking Study →

By Bob Katzen

This bill (H 207) – Creates a commission to investigate the economic impact of the state’s minimum pricing laws on businesses and consumers. Continue reading INVESTIGATE THE BAY STATE’S MINIMUM PRICING LAWS →

By Bob Katzen

Bill (S 181) – Repeals a 1978 law requiring retail stores to accept both cash and credit cards.

“With the advent of e-commerce, technological advances and corresponding changes in consumer preferences and expectations, the retail shopping experience has evolved dramatically amid a worldwide move towards cashless payments using cards or mobile devices,” said the bill’s sponsor Sen. Michael Rodrigues (D-Westport). Continue reading ALLOW RETAIL STORES TO REFUSE TO ACCEPT CASH →

By Bob Katzen

Bill (H 287) requires organizations, churches and clubs to retain any unclaimed raffle prize worth more than $600 for one year and provide public notice of the winning ticket for a year. Continue reading MASS RAFFLE PRIZE BILL →

By Bob Katzen

The Alliance to Stop Taxpayer Funded Abortion kicked of its campaign to place a question on the 2022 ballot that simply states, “Nothing in this Constitution requires the public funding of abortion.” Continue reading PROHIBIT TAXPAYER-FUNDED ABORTIONS →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that would ban the marriage of anyone under the age of 18. Current law allows minors to get married if they have parental consent. Continue reading STATE BANS CHILD MARRIAGES →

By Bob Katzen

The House 158-0, approved and sent to the Senate the GreenWorks Bill which invests $1.3 billion in resiliency, clean energy and energy efficiency to shrink the state’s carbon footprint. Continue reading $1.3 BILLION FOR GREENWORKS APPROVED →

By Bob Katzen

The House 29-128, Senate 5-34, rejected Governor Charlie Baker’s amendments to a House and Senate-passed bill that would allow public sector unions to charge non-members for the cost of some services and representation. Continue reading AMENDMENT TO ALLOWING UNIONS TO CHARGE NON-UNION MEMBERS FOR SOME COSTS REJECTED →

By Bob Katzen

The House 159-0, Senate 39-1, approved and sent to Governor Charlie Baker the conference committee compromise version of a $43.1 billion fiscal 2020 state budget. Baker has ten days to sign the budget and to veto sections of it. Continue reading $43.1 BILLION FISCAL YEAR 2020 STATE BUDGET APPROVED →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, July 29, the 210th day of 2019 with 155 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:32 and sunset is @ 8:09. 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: 1588 – The English defeated the Spanish Armada in the Battle of Gravelines.
1754 – The first international boxing match was held. The 25-minute match was won when Jack Slack of Britain knocked out Jean Petit from France. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local senators and representatives from the week of July 22-26.

Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 -Report No. 30 July 22-26, 2019 →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Somebody is putting these flyers on all the telephone poles in Somerville and leaving them under resident’s doors. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Disgraceful Flyers Being Posted In Somerville →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

ATTENTION SOMERVILLE TAXPAYERS…As many of you know the current Somerville City Councillors have implemented restrictions on your private property. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: ATTENTION SOMERVILLE TAXPAYERS →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, July 27, the 208th day of 2019 with 157 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:30 and sunset is @ 8:10. 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: 1214 – At the Battle of Bouvines in France, Philip Augustus of France defeated John of England. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Join City staff on Thursday, August 15, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Winter Hill Community School cafeteria, 115 Sycamore St., for a quarterly meeting on parking changes on the Central Hill Campus. Continue reading Somerville-Central Hill Parking Update Meeting, August 15 →

Celebrate Free Open Streets event to feature live music, family-friendly activities, and more!

SOMERVILLE – Celebrate the season at “Seize the Summer,” the August installment of the City’s SomerStreets festival, on Sunday, August 4, from 2 to 6 p.m. between Davis Square and Teele Square on Holland Street. Continue reading Somerville ‘Seize the Summer’ at SomerStreets on Holland St.,Sunday, August 4 →

Open Positions: one position available
Term: 3 years
Availability: Immediate

The City of Somerville is currently seeking applicants for one open position on the Somerville Conservation Commission. The Conservation Commission is devoted to preserving and protecting Somerville’s natural environment with an emphasis on several specific areas: wetlands, open space, and community gardens. Continue reading Somerville Seeking Resident to Serve on City’s Conservation Commission →

SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD), in collaboration with Block Properties, LLC are pleased to announce the affordable rental opportunities for two rental apartments, both located at 3 Ward Street, Somerville. Continue reading Two Income-Restricted Rental Units Available at 3 Ward Street in Somerville →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

SOMERVILLE…PRETTY SCARY…be affraid, be very affraid…. recent quote from one of the Somerville Alderman. A concerned resident and ‘coalition’ advocate in Somerville recently sent me this…and it speaks volumes. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: SOMERVILLE…PRETTY SCARY…be affraid, be very affraid…. →

Increase is the first in Somerville in more than a decade. New meter rate is $1.25 per hour. Continue reading New Somerville Parking Meter Rates in Effect →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, July 25, the 206th day of 2019 with 159 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:28 and sunset is @ 8:12. 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: 0326 – Constantine refused to carry out the traditional pagan sacrifices. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Jerry Lorenzo who passed away this past week.

Jerry Lorenzo was friends with just about everybody in Somerville because of his good-natured attitude and outstanding personality. Continue reading SOMERVILLE REMEMBERING JERRY LORENZO →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, July 24, the 205th day of 2019 with 160 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:28 and sunset is @ 8:13. 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: 1847 – Mormon leader Brigham Young and his followers arrived in the valley of the Great Salt Lake in present-day Utah. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Join us for a free outdoor screening of Spider-Man 2 tomorrow, July 25, as a part of SomerMovie Fest. The movie will begin just after sunset in Seven Hill Park in Davis Square. Continue reading SomerMovie Sequelfest Spider-Man 2 Thursday July 25th →

By William Tauro

I noticed on the front of City Hall the recently installed set of brown double vinyl doors at the entrance.

It looks very nice and you could tell it was professionally installed but who issued the building permit on this one? Continue reading Somerville City Hall In Violation of Its Own Building Code →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, July 23, the 204th day of 2019 with 161 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:27 and sunset is @ 8:14. 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: 1715 – The first lighthouse in America was authorized for construction at Little Brewster Island, Massachusetts.
1827 – The first swimming school in the U.S. opened in Boston, MA. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Click on link below to read:July 23rd, 2019 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online (1) (1) (1)

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Joanne Gallo, Barbara Spindler, Marisa Tauro, Jim Rossetti, Denise Straticos, Bobby May, Peter Mcisacc, Sheila May Haines, Patrice McClintic, Patricia Talbot, Joanne Blundon, Debbie Brune Cabral, Ronny Aylward, Rachel Megarry, Kim Adams, Frank Tello Jr., Jacqueline Harbinson-Lamb, Lynne Monaco Johnstone, Jacques Fleury, Ada Lam, Joan Campo McKenna, Richard Nilsson, Caroline Colarusso, John Bun Kelly, John Serpico, Jason Dorant, Doc D’Errico, Anne T. Zaya, David W Somero, Peter Petruzziello, Mark A. Tocci, Ron Racca, Bobby Biagiotti, Jimmy DelPonte, Janice Delory, Anne Collette Piques, Anna Buonopane, Vivaldo Meneses, Corey Norton, Jennie Aho, Judy Hagerty Halloran, Mark Niedergang and Edward Killoren

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

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Annie J. (Blackstone) Lawton who passed away this past week.

Annie J. (Blackstone) Lawton was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville.

Continue reading Somerville Remembering Longtime Resident Annie J. (Blackstone) Lawton →

Our condolences go out to the family friends and Helen Panis on her passing.

Helen was a wonderful person who enjoyed life and spending quality time with her family. Continue reading Somerville Remembering 100 Year Old Longtime Somerville Resident Helen Panis →

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Tom Brady

BY GIOVANNA BOLDRINI From Little Things and WILLIAM TAURO

There’s an awful lot of talk out there this week about what the GOAT (Tom Brady) did by jumping off that swimming ledge with his young daughter in his arms into a swimming hole and being a dad. All we can say about this highly publicized act is “Hats off to you Tom!” Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:New England Patriot Quarterback and Dad Tom Brady →

We will be holding a registration on Wednesday, July 24th at Foss Park (behind the pool) from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Continue reading Somerville Pop Warner Holding Registrations for Upcoming Season →

On 7/19/2019, while assigned to the Bicycle unit as Bravo-3, I was dispatched with Bravo-4 (Officer Goulart) and West-6 (Officer Cleary) to the area of Buffalo Exchange for reports of a shoplifter. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Dylan SHALLOW (ABPO, B&E MV, Shoplifting, Resisting Arrest) →

On July 20th, 2019, I, Officer James Torres, was in full uniform, while assigned to marked unit East 1, during the day shift. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Darin ZOLLARCOFFER (Quincy Warrants) & Shaun BELGRAVE (ADW, B&E, Defacement) →

On Monday, July 15, 2019 I was assigned the Bravo unit along with Officer Brian Pavao. At 7:25 P.M., Somerville Police control received a call from a male stating that he was threatened by three males sitting in a gray two door car in front of the church, located at XXX Temple Street. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Shawn SMITH (Firearm Charges, Narcotics Charges, Aggravated A&B, Intimidation) & Henry AUGUSTINE (Firearm Charges, Narcotics Charges) →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 7/15/19 – 7/21/19 →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, July 22, the 203rd day of 2019 with 162 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:26 and sunset is @ 8:15. 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: 1376 – The legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin leading rats out of town is said to have occurred on this date. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

VINCENT J. PIRO
PIRO, Vincent J. Of Medford formerly of Somerville, July 19th. Beloved husband of the late Karen L. (Kelly) Piro. Devoted father of Lisa Bowler and her husband Brian, Vincent J. Piro Jr. and Michael Piro, all of Medford. Loving grandfather of Kathryn, William, Ella and Vincent. Also survived by many dear nieces and nephews. Continue reading Somerville Remembering VINCENT J. PIRO →

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

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 6-33, rejected an amendment giving the state auditor the power to access state employees’ credit card records “to ensure integrity and accountability of employee credit card usage.” Continue reading AUDIT CREDIT CARDS OF STATE EMPLOYEES →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment providing $200,000 in funding for the state’s Division of Professional Licensure to investigate human trafficking and sexual exploitation in massage spas and all the other facilities subject to inspection by the division. Continue reading $200,000 TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING (S 3) →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment that would provide $500,000 for the Municipal Naloxone Bulk Purchase Program that allows cities and towns to purchase this life-saving overdose-reversal drug also known by its brand name Narcan, for its municipal first responder agencies at a discount. Continue reading SENATE APPROVES PURCHASE LIFE-SAVING NARCAN AT DISCOUNT →

By Bob Katzen

The Public Health Committee held a hearing on a measure that would prohibit smoking in any motor vehicle in which there is a child who is required to be in a child passenger restraint. Under Massachusetts law, children must use a restraint until they are at least eight years old or at least 57 inches tall. Continue reading STATE TO BAN SMOKING IN CARS WITH CHILDREN →

By Bob Katzen

The Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Committee held a hearing on a bill that would require all slot machines to have a sticker in plain sight explaining the addictive nature of slot machines; the programming and therefore non-randomness of the machines; and the compulsive gambling hotline phone number. Continue reading WARNINGS ON SLOT MACHINES →

By Bob Katzen

A bill heard by the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee would require gas stations which post large signs with the price of gasoline to include both the price if paid by credit card and the price if paid by cash. The prices must be in the same size lettering. Continue reading POSTING GAS PRICES REQUIREMENT →

By Bob Katzen

The Education Committee is considering a bill that would provide school transportation to homeless students. The schools would be reimbursed by the state for any costs that aren’t covered by federal funding. Continue reading PROVIDE HOMELESS CHILDREN WITH TRANSPORTATION TO SCHOOL →

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senator’s votes on roll calls from recent sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.

Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 -Report No. 29 July 15-19, 2019 →

UPDATE #3: State Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash In Somerville

The victim in yesterday’s fatal hit-and-run crash is identified as Cheryl Pauline Richards, 52, of Somerville.

The driver of the vehicle that struck her, arrested by Massachusetts State Police today, is ZEWDU ABATE GEDAMU, 64, of Roxbury. He was driving a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350.

At this point GEDAMU is charged with leaving the scene of a crash causing personal injury or death and a crosswalk violation. He was booked today at State Police-Medford. The investigation is ongoing and further charges are possible based on the results of the investigation.

A bail clerk ordered GEDAMU ordered held on $1,000 cash bail. He is expected to be arraigned tomorrow in Somerville District Court.
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UPDATE #2: State Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash In Somerville

The driver of the hit-and-run vehicle that struck the victim in last night’s fatal pedestrian crash in Somerville has been identified and, following an interview conducted by Troopers from the State Police Detective Unit for Middlesex County and State Police-Medford, he is being charged. Continue reading Mass State Police Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash In Somerville; Updated Victim and Driver Identified →

By William Tauro

The incident occurred Saturday at about 10:00am at a triple decker home located at 204 Highland Avenue in Somerville. Continue reading Highland Ave Somerville Bleeding, Resisting Arrest, Stabbing, Police Retrieve Knife →

Click on link below to see video:

https://www.facebook.com/1283953765019283/posts/2302647509816565?sfns=mo Continue reading Are you curious about the progress of the construction in Union Square? →

By William Tauro

The front balljoints of a Revere firetruck snapped as the apparatus was being delivered to Somerville’s Broadway Brake Repair Shop for service early Friday morning. Continue reading It Must’ve Been a Big Pothole in Somerville, Firetruck Loses Front Wheel on Broadway →

We want to hear ideas from young people about the future of Somerville. Continue reading SomerVision 2040 Youth Forum, July 31 →

Beginning on July 19 and lasting through the weekend, the greater Boston area could see temperatures well into the 90s, with heat index values over 100 degrees. Continue reading Heat Advisory and Safety Tips for July 19 – July 21 →

As part of the ongoing reconstruction of the former Powder House Community School, located at 1060 Broadway, the pedestrian walkway connecting Broadway and Holland St. will need to be closed for approximately four months as the project team begins work on the new green space adjacent to the building. Continue reading POSTPONED: Pedestrian Path at Former Powder House Community School to Close for Approximately 4 Months for Park Construction →

Dear Members & Friends
of Middlesex Deputy Sheriffs’ Association.

On September 15, 2019 will be hosting a breakfast in honor of the American Gold Star Families. Continue reading Call To Help Make A Difference In Our Community Support Veterans & Gold Star Families Today (781)993-9250 →

By William Tauro

This past Thursday at noontime, a tractor trailer that was taking a left from Tufts Street onto Cross Street collided with an MBTA bus that was taking a right onto Tufts Street from Cross Street. Continue reading Truck vs MBTA Bus Accident, Tufts Intersection at Cross Streets Somerville →

These days it seems like all of Somerville is under construction. Even as seemingly all the bridges are being worked on and all the squares have detours, the OPENAIR Circus brings you its 34th annual season-capping performances during the first weekend of August. Continue reading Somerville OPENAIR Circus Performances August 2-4 →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, July 17, the 198th day of 2019 with 167 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:21 and sunset is @ 8:19. 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: 1212 – The Moslems were crushed in the Spanish crusade. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Hello All

On Sunday, July 28,2019 the Mystic Wellington Yacht Club is partnering with the Mass Bass Fishing Federation and will be hosting the 7th Annual Fishin with a Mission Autism Awareness Day at MWYC. Continue reading 7th Annual Fishin with a Mission Autism Awareness Day at MWYC →

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) has posted on their website that CHA is proud of its deep history in Somerville, starting in 1996 when the organization was founded by merging Somerville Hospital (established in 1891) with Cambridge Hospital to form one hospital and a network of health centers. Continue reading Somerville Hospital to Close, Will Open Urgent Care Center In Its Place →

By William Tauro

“Assembly Row Parking Meters Jump to $1.25 Per Hour/ Twelve Minutes @ Twenty-Five Cents, Remainder of Somerville To Hike Next Week”

What’s up at Assembly Row where all the parking meters suddenly jumped up to $1.25 per hour with a two-hour maximum parking limit? Continue reading Could Encore Casino Be the End of the Road to Assembly Row’s Short Thriving Success? →

Join The Great One Tony V with one of the best Comedian Lineups you will see for our 9th annual Anthony Louis Ciampi Memorial Fund Comedy Night and Dinner. Great Night for a Great cause for a $35.00 donation. Continue reading Anthony Louis Ciampi Memorial Fund Comedy Night and Dinner Sunday October 13th →

Click on link below to read:July 16th, 2019 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online (1) (1)

Looking for Breaking News Stories that only you may know for the world to see! Continue reading Calling Your Inner-Circle for Breaking News Stories →

‘Woman in the Moon,’ early sci-fi fantasy about mankind’s first space mission, to be screened Wednesday, July 24 with live music Continue reading Regent Theatre To Mark Apollo 11 Anniversary with Vintage Lunar Voyage Masterpiece From Silent Film Era →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, July 16, the 197th day of 2019 with 168 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:20 and sunset is @ 8:19. The Full Buck Moon is exact @ 5:39 PM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1765 – Prime Minister of England Lord Greenville resigned and was replaced by Lord Rockingham. 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 Lisa Gay, Gerly Adrien, Ryan Rucki, Stephen M. Post, Anne Vigorito, Donna Langill, Corinne Brune Dellanno, Michael Alsup, Mary Collette Shannon, David lucker, Paul Burke, Mark McCabe, Steve Soares, Junior Lacroix, Louie DiRenzo, Dellio Susi SR., Eileen Costa, Kenny Manzi, Orlando Maffucci, Paul Valentino SR., Andre Green, Dianne Desroches, Cheryl Cottis Ricci, Michelle Mccollem Dasilva, Joe Cottier, Kathleen Burak, Margaret Menard,, Kristen Glejzer, Millie Allwood, John Casey, George Barnoski, Jeff Northrup, DJ Fullerton, Cheryl Chaille Horan, Angela M Campbell, Margi Frattura, Terri Denton and Brian Doherty

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

Photo:SPD Sgt. Michael McCarey Receives the Police Combat Cross Award

Meet Somerville Police Department’s Sgt. Michael McCarey

Sgt. Michael McCarey receives the police Combat Cross today for his heroism in the Middlesex Federal Savings Bank Armed Robbery on May 1st, 2019. Continue reading SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY’S SPECIAL PERSON OF THE WEEK: Somerville Police Department Sgt. Michael McCarey →

“America’s Night Out Against Crime” to feature Fire and Police demonstrations, children’s activities and games, performances, and more.

Continue reading National Night Out in Somerville Scheduled for August 6 at Foss Park →

Photo:Sgt. Michael McCarey receives the police Combat Cross award.

Sgt. Michael McCarey receives the police Combat Cross today for his heroism in the Middlesex Federal Savings Bank Armed Robbery on May 1st, 2019. Continue reading Somerville Police Department Combat Cross Presentation →

We are happy to announce a FREE SUMMER BASKETBALL PROGRAM for youths in Somerville. The program will begin July 16th through August 29th, every Tuesday and Thursday 5pm to 8pm. Continue reading Somerville Basketball Initiative →

“Report entered by SPD Records Personnel based upon report by SHA (LC)”

This is a summary of facts for JP19039951:

Charges: MGL . 266/28/F MOTOR VEH, RECEIVE STOLEN
7/14/2019 SINGLETARY did buy, receive, possess, conceal or obtain control of a motor vehicle or trailer, the property of enterprise rental,knowing or having reason to know the same to have been stolen. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Deandre SINGLETARY (Receiving Stolen MV, Fail to Stop/Yield) →

On July 11, 2019, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol at Assembly Row. At approximately 7:00pm, Kelly Carey, a known shoplifter, was observed inside the Nike store. Normally her boyfriend, Jayson Ferguson, is traveling with her, and he is also a known shoplifter. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Jayson FERGUSON (Disorderly) & Kelly CAREY (Resisting Arrest and Boston/Medford/Everett/Cambridge/Brookline Warrants) →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 7/8/19 – 7/14/19 →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, July 15, the 196th day of 2019 with 169 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:20 and sunset is @ 8:20. 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: 1099 – Jerusalem fell to the Crusaders. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By JoAnn Rivieccio

Today in 1977 , I celebrated the birth of a child that was one of my most precious creations . Franke was a work of art 7 weeks early 19 inches long and 4 lbs 9 ounces perfect in every way. Continue reading Somerville Overcoming Addiction Updates →

Openings available on five essential Boards & Commissions

SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville is seeking to fill vacancies on eight essential boards and commissions appointed by the Mayor and coordinated by the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development. Continue reading Somerville-City Seeking Members for Boards and Commissions →

Please join the Somerville Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development and Ward 3 Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen on Monday evening, July 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. for a community meeting to discuss the plan for the Central Hill Campus (Phase I). Continue reading Community Meeting to Discuss Central Hill Campus Plan, July 22 →

To better support Somerville’s diverse business community, the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development is seeking businesses interested in participating in the City’s first Diversity Catalog. Continue reading Somerville Creating a Business Diversity Catalog →

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

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment that would provide $300,000 to the Health Policy Commission for a childhood grant program to support and care for families with substance-exposed newborns that suffer from Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). Continue reading SENATE APPROVES $300,000 FOR FAMILIES OF SUBSTANCE ABUSED NEWBORNS →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment to implement $5 million in programs recommended by the Harm Reduction Commission created by the Legislature in 2018. Continue reading $5 MILLION FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE APPROVED →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment increasing funding for Councils on Aging by $484,875 (from $16,740,125 to $17,225,000.) Sen. Becca Rausch (D-Needham), the amendment’s sponsor said the money will fund innovation grants to municipal Councils on Aging and will benefit seniors statewide. Continue reading $484,875 FOR GRANTS TO STATEWIDE COUNCILS ON AGINGS →

BY Bob Katzen

The Education Committee held a hearing on legislation that would create a Student Loan Bill of Rights and require student loan servicers to be licensed by the state just like any other business. Continue reading STUDENT LOANS DISCUSSED ON BEACON HILL →

By Bob Katzen

The Revenue Committee held a hearing on a bill that would direct the Department of Public Health to adopt regulations prohibiting hospital and community health centers from seeking an execution against the personal residence or motor vehicle of a patient in order to collect money on unpaid bills. Continue reading STOP HOSPITALS FROM A SPECIFIC COLLECTION TACTIC →

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senator’s votes on roll calls from recent sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 – Report No. 28 July 8-12, 2019 →

East Cambridge Savings Bank is partnering with Lions Club International to promote their Lions Recycle for Sight program. The Lions Club, an international service organization with chapters in many of the communities we serve, collects and refurbishes gently used eyeglasses and gives them to visually impaired people in need nationwide. Continue reading East Cambridge Savings Bank Collecting Eyeglasses for Lions Club International →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, July 14, the 195th day of 2019 with 170 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:19 and sunset is @ 8:21. 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: 1223 – In France, Louis VIII succeeded his father, Philip Augustus.
1430 – Joan of Arc, taken prisoner by the Burgundians in May, was handed over to Pierre Cauchon, the bishop of Beauvais. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By William Tauro

One could call it a birthday party or it could be called a Brune Administration reunion. No matter the name it was a great afternoon for former Somerville Mayor Emeritus Gene Brune.  Continue reading It Was A Most Memorable 90th Gene Brune Birthday →

By William Tauro

We are hearing that Former Somerville Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Houston is upset of the fact that her $3.2 million dollar property on Beacon Street in Somerville has been downzoned making it very difficult for her to develop it. Continue reading Former Ward Two Somerville Alderman Gets Taste of Her Own Medicine →

Event Timing: Tuesday October 8, 2019, 1:00pm shot gun start
Event Address: Indian Ridge Country Club, 73 Lovejoy Rd. Andover, MA 01810 Continue reading First Annual Bill Pesce Memorial Golf Tournament →

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The Sacramento St. underpass, beneath the MBTA Fitchburg Commuter Rail tracks between Beacon St. and Somerville Ave., will close to cyclists and pedestrians starting Thursday, July 18, for approximately three months. Continue reading Somerville-Sacramento St. Underpass, Between Beacon St. and Somerville Ave., to Close for 3 Months for Accessibility Improvements →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, July 13, the 194th day of 2019 with 171 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:18 and sunset is @ 8:21. 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: 1099 – The Crusaders launched their final assault on Muslims in Jerusalem. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

This is in reference as well as a response to a comment posted on Billy T’s personal Facebook page:
”I hope the family (Curtatones) can’t go after you for defamation of character. Be careful…😎😎”

My response is:
How can they? If what Billy has said is factual and I believe everything is then THE TRUTH HURTS! Im no lawyer but I don’t think u can get in trouble for staying factual information. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Why Hasn’t Billy T Been Sued Yet for Slander? Because the Truth Hurts, Its In The Book! →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, July 12, the 193rd day of 2019 with 172 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:17 and sunset is @ 8:22. 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: 1096 – Crusaders under Peter the Hermit reached Sofia, Bulgaria. There they met their Byzantine escort, which brought them safely the rest of the way to Constantinople. by August 1. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →