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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, March 19, the 78th day of 2019 with 287 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:50 and sunset is @ 6:53. 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: 1571 – Spanish troops occupied Manila. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

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Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Karen Love, Martha Sousa Ferreira, Diane Simonelli, Marysa Linor, Michele Ann Saulnier-Goss, Laura Catherine Mccormack, Robert Rebelo, Jody Connelly, Neil Gillis Sr., Tom Flynn, Jennifer Gjulameti, Randy Pinch, Toni Shelzi, Anisah Ali, John Teves, Debbie Simard, Michael Cirrone, Gerry Daly, Amy Logan Kelly, Paul Feeney, Linda Petrosillo Mirabella, Tony Zammuto, Lucas Braga, Frank Mcsorley, Gregory B. Roche, Lisa Fucci, Suzette Muise, Russell Castor Jr., Maria Tauro, Paul Allan, and Happy 80th Birthday to Rose Teves

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

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week: Gary Dizoglio

Gary is the founder and administrator of the hottest Facebook page on the planet, “Somerville Pride!” Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week:Gary Dizoglio →

Somerville Homeless Coalition is proud to announce our featured speaker for our inaugural Spring Into Action Gala, District Attorney Marian Ryan. Continue reading Somerville Homeless Coalition:Speaker Announcement →

By Caroline Colarusso

Lately the sanctity of human life has suffered several blows. New York recently passed legislation that removes the requirement that minors obtain parental consent before having an abortion, the obligation of doctors to provide lifesaving care to a baby born alive after a failed abortion, as well as allowing third trimester abortions. Continue reading Quo Vadis? →

On March 12, 2019, I was patrolling area East 1 for the Somerville Police Department. At approximately 05:08, I was dispatched to 399 Revolution Drive for a fire inside of the garage. Sierra 9, Sgt. Slattery responded as well. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Aniel WILSON (Defacement Malicious Wanton Prop, False ID Furnish to LE) →

On Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 5:43 P.M., while traveling West on Broadway (a public way in the city of Somerville), I queried the license plate of the vehicle directly in front of my cruiser a blue Subaru bearing Massachusetts registration xxxx. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Gustavo CHAMUL (Op MV with License Suspended) →

On March 12, 2019, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol as the Assembly Row unit.

At approximately 8:24pm, I was notified by loss prevention at TJMaxx that Hicham Marchoud, a male well known for shoplifting in the Boston area, had just entered the store. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Hicham MARCHOUD (Shoplifting, Removal Theft Det. Device) at Assembly Row →

On 3/15/2019, while assigned to marked unit East-1, I responded to 233 Highland Ave for reports of a dispute. Officer Nevin also responded. Upon our arrival we were met by the RP and Employee, XXXX. XXXX stated that a customer had come in, Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: John POTTER (Defraud Restaurant) →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 3/11/19 – 3/17/19 →

CAMBRIDGE, MA (Monday, March 18, 2019)—Mayor Marc C. McGovern and Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced this morning the establishment of the United Legal Defense Fund for Immigrants, a partnership between the Mayors’ Offices and the Cambridge Community Foundation. Continue reading Mayors of Cambridge and Somerville Partner to Establish United Legal Defense Fund for Immigrants →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, March 18, the 77th day of 2019 with 288 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:51 and sunset is @ 6:52. 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: 0037 – The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius’ will and proclaims Caligula emperor. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Haven’t seen it in any media anywhere or know the reasoning why it was granted, but Keith Winfield, former Somerville cop who was convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the child rape of his toddler niece has been granted a new trial and was released on bail pending the start of his new trial. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Former Somerville Cop Released on Bail Pending New Trial →

Mayor Curtatone, all members of The Somerville City Council, all members of The School Committee, Chief Fallon, and Superintendent Skipper Continue reading SOMERVILLE OFFICIALS MAKE JOINT STATEMENT ON MOSQUE ATTACKS →

State Leaders Challenged to Fight Skyrocketing Epidemic of Youth E-Cigarette Use

“Students from Somerville, in partnership with Somerville Cares About Prevention and the City of Somerville Health and Human Services Department, will chalk messages on the sidewalks around City Hall and in front of Somerville High School to raise awareness about the harms of tobacco use and to promote positive social norms.”

Continue reading Somerville Kids /Massachusetts Kids Will Kick Butts – and Juul – on March 20 →

our condolences go out to the family and friends of John F. Zullo on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering John F. Zullo →

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Henry Rudolph Boyd who passed away this past week.

Henry Rudolph Boyd had many friends here in Somerville where he will be sadly missed.

Obituary: Continue reading Somerville Remembering Henry Rudolph Boyd OCTOBER 19, 1928 ~ MARCH 14, 2019 (AGE 90) →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

I do NOT want my name or my kids names published whatsoever. The hate is too real. Shit’s about to go down at SHS tomorrow because these kids were having fun with there prom-posal and made the mistake of posting it on Instagram. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Troubles Brewing In Somerville High School →

Continue reading OTHER EVENTS AND DATES IN SOMERVILLE →

A public hearing for the Somerville Fiscal Year 2020 Community Preservation Plan will be held on Wednesday, March 27, at 7 p.m. to introduce the plan and get feedback. Continue reading Somerville March 27: Public Hearing on the FY20 Community Preservation Plan →

Make sure you review signs on the streets where you park to find out when street sweeping days are. You can also visit the City’s website to look up your schedule (but please note, schedules may not be complete, so always follow the signs on the street) and set up calendar reminders for yourself.

www.somervillema.gov

Somerville’s youngest residents will no longer only be stretching their imaginations at the Somerville Public Library when Kid’s Yoga comes to the Central Branch on Saturday, March 23, from 2 to 3 p.m. Continue reading It’s Not Just Child’s Pose: Kids Yoga at the Somerville Library →

As modes of transportation evolve, we want to make sure we’re planning for residents’ needs. Continue reading Help Make Somerville Go: Take the Shared Mobility Survey →