Fatal Crash Under Investigation by Middlesex DA’s Office, Somerville Police

SOMERVILLE, MA – On the afternoon of November 3, the Somerville Police Department responded to the intersection of College and Kidder avenues for a report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle. The pedestrian, Leah A. Zallman, 40, of Somerville was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital where she died from her injuries on November 4. Continue reading Fatal Crash Under Investigation by Middlesex DA’s Office, Somerville Police

Homeless Citizens Sleeping Out In The Rain & Snow In Somerville Treated Worst Than Dogs

By William Tauro

This is Somerville senior Sandy Mallotte and her son Joe Mallotte. Sandy lives at the Clarendon Hill Towers apartment complex that’s located on Broadway. Joe is homeless and lives under a tree in a nearby Somerville park. The name of the park has been redacted so that city workers are not ordered to kick him out. Continue reading Homeless Citizens Sleeping Out In The Rain & Snow In Somerville Treated Worst Than Dogs

Take away the use of Tear Gas from the police?

By Arthur Moore

These council members want to take this away from the police department. Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Jefferson Thomas (“J.T.”) Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Jesse Clingan, City Councilor at Large Kristen Strezo, Ward Six City Councilor Lance L. Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilfred N. Mbah. Continue reading Take away the use of Tear Gas from the police?