Somerville/Medford Remembering Anna M. (Trebino) O’Connell

Obituary

Mrs. Anna M. (Trebino) O’Connell, of Medford, passed away on June 17, 2025, at the age of 96. Born and raised in Medford, she was the daughter of Carmelina (Cassasa) and Frederick Trebino. The beloved wife of James A. O’Connell, they were married in St. Clements Church and settled in Medford to raise their family. Together they celebrated 68 years of marriage. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Anna M. (Trebino) O’Connell

Dilboy Pool and Citywide Water Features Are Open in Somerville; Latta Pool at Foss Park Opens Saturday 6/21

SOMERVILLE— With summer temperatures here, it’s a good time to plan ahead for ways to stay cool. Somerville’s pools, spray decks, and other water features are now open or opening soon, and they offer great options to beat the heat while enjoying the outdoors
safely. Continue reading Dilboy Pool and Citywide Water Features Are Open in Somerville; Latta Pool at Foss Park Opens Saturday 6/21

Blockbusters and Blankets: SomerMovie Fest Returns Thursday, July 10

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is inviting the Somerville community to break out the picnic blankets and popcorn, as SomerMovie Fest 2025 is bringing six free outdoor films to City parks this summer. From robot adventures and ‘90s cult classics to Oscar winners and pink-powered blockbusters, there’s a movie night for everyone.
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Somerville Police Department Achieves Third Consecutive MA Police Accreditation Award

Accreditation demonstrates an agency’s commitment to maintaining professional excellence in policing

SOMERVILLE—Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Somerville Police Chief Shumeane Benford are honored to announce that the Somerville Police Department (SPD) this month has earned its third consecutive Accreditation award from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC), following an in-depth and detailed assessment process. Continue reading Somerville Police Department Achieves Third Consecutive MA Police Accreditation Award

The Elephant in the Room Can No Longer Be Ignored: Police Suicide

By Bob Long D/LT. (Ret.) Mass State Police
June 20, 2025

More police officers die by suicide each year than are killed in the line of duty. Blue H.E.L.P., an organization that tracks police suicides, reported that 228 officers took their own lives in 2019—far surpassing the 132 officers who died in the line of duty that same year. Continue reading The Elephant in the Room Can No Longer Be Ignored: Police Suicide