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Herbert “Butch” Foster, a lifelong Somerville resident who’s heart and soul is made up of the same fabric that makes this great city the greatest city in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts!

Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Herbert “Butch” Foster →

(Somerville, Mass.) — On Thursday, July 30, 2015, the Center for Teen Empowerment and the City of Somerville’s Health and Human Services Department will launch the Somerville Youth Mental Wellness Ambassador Program. Continue reading Somerville’s Youth Mental Wellness Ambassador Program Kicks Off July 30 →

Don’t forget Artbeat this weekend in Davis Square. “Greater Somerville’s” producer and creator Joe Lynch will be broadcasting live for SCATV television from the heart of Davis Square from noon till 2 on Saturday…. Stop by the big red umbrella and say hello Joe…

BOSTON – Senator Patricia Jehlen, Representative Denise Provost, Representative Christine Barber, and Representative Tim Toomey announced that two crucial appropriations for the Mystic River were included in the legislature’s final FY 2016 Budget. Both the $250,000 requested for the Mystic River Master Plan and the $100,000 requested for the Mystic River Aquatic Invasive Species Control were fully funded for the upcoming fiscal year.
Continue reading Funding for Mystic River Master Plan & Aquatic Invasive Species Control Included in State FY’16 Budget →

Our condolences go out to the family of Dan Dennis Kallis, the founder of the very well known restaurant/pub that was once located at Assembly Square, “Dapper Dan’s” of Somerville.

Dan passed away this past Monday. He was a great guy and he will be sadly missed by many here in Somerville!

ADULT NIGHT AT LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER BOSTON

Wed. JULY 15, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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Photo:Nancy Medeiros with Somerville Police Detective Paul Duffy (right) and Massachusetts State Trooper Jeff Saunders (left).

These officers received the Irish American Police Officers Association Investigative Award for my nephew Christopher Souza’s murder. If it wasn’t for them and Somerville Police Detective Katie Mcdaid and the Middkesex District Attorney’s office, we would of never gotten justice for Christopher, what he deserved and we needed.

Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Showing Appreciation for Great Police Work in Solving Somerville Murder →

Jose HERNANDEZ & Tonis PEREZ-MELGAR Arrests

On Monday, July 13, 2015 I was assigned to marked unit East-1. At 3:52 A.M., I was dispatched along with Officer Goncalves (East-4) to 3 Everett Avenue for unknown male ringing door bells.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:9/96 VCO POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS WEAPONS Arrests →

Michael TAYLOR Arrest

On July 12, 2015 at approx. 9:00 PM I, along with Officer Randy Isaacs, were dispatched to Target, 180 Somerville Avenue for a reported shoplifter cutting open boxes of merchandise and hiding items in his pockets. Upon arrival Officer Isaacs and Loss Prevention Officer XXXXX were escorting a male to the Security Office. Officer Isaacs and I then did a safety pat down of the male, identified at booking as Michael Taylor, because LP Officer XXXXX observed him with a razor. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Shoplifting at Target →

Nelito OLIVEIRA Arrest

The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident #15032886:

Members of the Somerville Police Department Drug Control Unit initiated a drug investigation of Mr. Nelito Oliveira and his alleged role in the ongoing distribution of Heroin. The alleged distribution occurs from his residence located at 75 Cross Street, Somerville, MA 02145.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:DRUG, POSSESS TO DISTRIB CLASS A, SUBSQ Arrest →

Jesse BATISTA, James COCO & Angel BORRERO Arrests

The following is a brief summary of the incident. It does not contain every minute detail of the arrest.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:CONSPIRACY TO VIOLATE DRUG LAW Arrest →

The City’s Historic Preservation Commission and Historic Somerville are looking for additional volunteers to open the City’s oldest burial ground, the 1804 Milk Row Cemetery, to the public one Sunday afternoon per month from 1-4 p.m., and ideally one weekday evening for two hours from June through November.
Continue reading Volunteers Sought to Guide Visitors at Historic Milk Row Cemetery →

Robin PARTEE Arrest

On the above time and date, I along with several units responded to 424 Norfolk Street for the report of a male that just caught a female breaking into his vehicle. Upon arrival, I along with East 1 (Ofc Vanostrand), Observed a female later identified as Robin Partee, along with the victim (XXXXX) Standing in the driveway Of 424 Norfolk Street arguing. I then pulled XXXXX aside, so that he can advise me what happened, as East 1 (Ofc Vanostrand) stayed with the female.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:B&E Arrest →

Laura MCNALLY Arrest

On Thursday, 07/09/2015 at approximately 12:02 PM, I, Officer Albert Gee assigned to Alpha 1 was dispatched along with Officer Henry Diaz assigned to East 1 to Kmart for a female shoplifter in the Loss Prevention office.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Larceny Arrest →

Brian HOWELL Arrest

On the above date , I was dispatched (marked unit East One) with Officer Kim as my back up (marked unit East Four) to 14 Broadway for a report of a fight. En route to the above location dispatch informed all responding units that one of the Suspects was fleeing the scene on Mount Vernon Street. Dispatch described the Suspect as a White male, wearing a gray T-shirt and Khaki shorts.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Trespass/Resisting Arrest →

Elija JEAN Arrest

On July 7, 2015, I, Detective Michael Capasso was on duty in a Patrol capacity operating marked cruiser 874. At approximately 9:02 AM, I randomly queried Massachusetts Registration 143YZ2 via the CJISWEB on my cruiser’s laptop. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Drug Arrest →

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Photo 3. Yard Meanderings: Bootvase. Warren Ave
Photo 4. Yard Meanderings: Flowing Flowering Mountainscape. Warren Ave
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By Skip Murray

From pure baseball point of view, last Monday night’s game at Gillis Field in Medford, between Somerville and Medford was one of the best games a person is likely to participate in or to have had the good fortune to have been on hand to watch. For all those, it will be one game that will stay in the memory forever.

Continue reading Somerville 11& 12 Year Old, Little League Division 12 All-Star Baseball Team, Shines on the Diamond →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, July 13, the 194th day of 2015 with 171 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:18 and sunset is @ 8:22. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1099 – The Crusaders launched their final assault on Muslims in Jerusalem.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Do you recognize me? I am very friendly! I was found tonight in the Porter Square area. Any information please contact Somerville Animal Control at 617-625-6600 ext. 2190. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control News →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, July 12, the 193rd day of 2015 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 Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1543 – England’s King Henry VIII married his sixth and last wife, Catherine Parr.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

The Somerville GreenTech program hosted its first event on June 23rd, co-sponsored with MassCEC and hosted by SmartBear in Assembly Sq. The event brought together commercial-ready green tech companies, municipal officials, and green tech industry stakeholders to discuss ways to accelerate municipal adoption of green technology. More details on this event, future events, and pilot projects at http://www.somervillema.gov/greentech.

Somerville has a rich history and, thanks to the CPA, the funds to preserve it. Help us develop the City’s first-ever Historic Preservation Plan by joining us at one of these upcoming visioning sessions on July 20 and 28, and give us feedback on a draft plan at the open house in August.

By William Tauro

Just because you’re driving a bicycle doesn’t mean you can’t abide by the same laws as automobiles do in Somerville.

Continue reading Somerville Police Officer Enforces the Law to Bicycle Riders →

We recently celebrated the birthday of our country, which has flourished for 239 years, in part, because of the contributions of immigrants.
Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Tell the Federal Government Not to Chisel Rushmore’s Italian American Carver Out of Credit Any Longer →

By Martin Polignone

“It could not have been a more perfect day and I felt like I was a kid all over again,” said Cobble Hill resident Rita Beaudette (pictured with truck) remarking about a complimentary visit last week from an ice cream truck provided by next door neighbor Holiday Inn. Continue reading Somerville Holiday Inn Brings Ice Cream Treats to Cobble Hill Apartments →

It is with great pride that I announce that I am endorsing Stephanie Muccini Burke for Mayor of Medford. Having served as the first elected female Mayor in Somerville, I understand the perspective that a qualified woman can bring to government, especially the Mayor’s office. Continue reading Dorothy Kelly Gay endorses Stephanie Muccini Burke for Mayor of City of Medford →

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It is the perfect time of year to begin an endless exposure to the local arts community here at the Armory — with no SPF required! This July, we are excited to be hosting a number of youth arts summer camps as well as our usual array of music, comedy, and community-based events. Continue reading July at the Armory in Somerville →

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By Bob Katzen
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UPCOMING EVENTS

The Farmers Market is back – starting Friday, July 10th and running through Friday, October 30th. The Mobile Farmers Market will be at the Holland Street Center every Friday from 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. The Somerville Mobile Farmers Market sells fresh, local and reasonably priced produce. Anyone using SNAP or WIC receives a 50% discount. Cash, credit, debt & farmers market coupons accepted.
Continue reading 7-10-15 Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, July 11, the 192nd day of 2015 with 173 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:16 and sunset is @ 8:22. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1346 – Charles IV of Luxembourg was elected Holy Roman Emperor in Germany.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, July 9, the 190th day of 2015 with 175 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:15 and sunset is @ 8:23. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 0118 – Hadrian, Rome’s new emperor, made his entry into the city.
0455 – Avitus, the Roman military commander in Gaul, became Emperor of the West.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Local Innovators, CEOs and Change Makers To Share Experiences On Starting & Growing Successful Businesses
Continue reading US2 & Greentown Labs Announce Speaker Series Celebrating Union Square’s Future As Employment Center →

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A FREE introductory ALL girl football clinic. Learn basic techniques, how to throw and catch a football, try on helmets and shoulders pads, and more.
Continue reading Somerville Calling All Girl Athletes →

Photo top:Paul Pires (Left), a Somerville High School graduate and Lynn resident, recently received a scholarship from Mount Auburn Hospital to study nursing at North Shore Community College in the fall. Paul is pictured with Deborah Baker, RN, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nurse Executive at Mount Auburn Hospital.
Continue reading Somerville High School Grad Earns $500 Nursing Scholarship →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, July 8, the 189th day of 2015 with 176 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:14 and sunset is @ 8:23. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1099 – Christian soldiers on the First Crusade march around Jerusalem.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

​In the latest Somerville Neighborhood Newscast, the news team brings you some of the latest headlines and happenings in Somerville. Somerville Neighborhood News is a production of Somerville Community Access Television, made by professional journalists, volunteers and staff. The half-hour news show has as its mission to provide a lively, informative newscast focusing on the events, issues and information impacting Somerville residents.​
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Here is a picture for you.. My son and his friends were lucky enough to meet the Rock while he was in Somerville filming. Thanks for sharing!
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Somerville, MA — School’s out, but that doesn’t mean an end to the fresh, delicious and nutritious food offered by the Somerville Food and Nutrition Services Department. Continue reading Free Summer Meals for Somerville Youth →

Men’s Group – Meets the first Tuesday of each month from 10:30 to 11:30 A.M. This group is facilitated by our volunteer, Norbert DeAmato. Are you recently retired? Looking to connect with other men in the community? Join our men’s group where you can connect with old friends and make new ones. All men 55 and over are welcome. Come chat about what is on your mind! If you have any questions or require additional information, please give us a call at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300.
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, July 7, the 188th day of 2015 with 177 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:14 and sunset is @ 8:24. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1802 – The first comic book was published, in New York “The Wasp” created by Robert Rusticoat.
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Many Villens celebrating their birthdays in the Ville this week! Happy Birthdays greetings go out to Jodie Bell, Joe Spinosa, Edward Tauro, Tim O’Malley, John Aube, Bill Harland Sr, Mary Walker, Laura A Frisoli, John Monte, John Stamatakis, Michael Terrio, Mike CharlieFour Wyatt, Kelly Clark and Mary Lorden Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photo of the Week →

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The other meta-bill that defines the legacy of President Barack Obama besides the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act that created that unchained monster called the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Continue reading First, the CFPB Came for the Payday Lenders by Neil McCabe →

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week”

This week’s honors go out to the new Superintendent of Schools, Mary Skipper

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Here’s this Week’s Somervillen Voice of The Week” Choice and You Decide!

Continue reading The Somervillen Voice:Who is Advising The Mayor? →

Empire State Ride to benefit Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY
Continue reading Bicyclists from Somerville, Mass. to Participate in Only Biking Event to Cross New York State →

Salvador MONTESINOS Arrest

On Friday, July 3, 2015, members of the Somerville Police Drug Control Unit initiated surveillance around the area of Albion Street East and Moreland Street. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Drug Arrest →

Raymond DAGRACA Arrest

On July 3rd, 2015, I, Officer Schneider, was in full uniform and assigned to marked unit East-4 during the evening shift.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:OUI Drug Arrest →

Jose HERNANDEZ Arrest

On Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 I, Officer Kim, was on routine patrol in marked cruiser East 4. At approximately 2300 hours I was dispatched to the area of Fremont Street and East Albion Street for a report of a group of teenagers loitering and drinking alcohol. Unit East 1: Officer Diaz was also dispatched as back up.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:AMMUNITION WITHOUT FID CARD, POSSESS Arrest →

Tony BELL & Wendy BREEN Arrest

On the above date and time, while working in full uniform, on an overtime basis, operating the Prisoner Transport Vehicle, Wagon #200, covering the July 4th fireworks display at Trum Field, I was situated, with Wagon #200, in the middle of the intersection on Broadway @ Medford St. I observed both defendants walking in an easterly manner on Broadway, past the Dunkin Donuts, toward Medford St. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Assault Arrest →

Jake & Christopher SILVEIRA Arrest

On the above date and time at approximately 4:05pm, I, Ofc. Jean-Jacques, marked cruiser 877 (W7), along with other marked units Ofc. DiFava (W6) and Ofc. Moreira (W5) were dispatched to 1366 Broadway for a trespass call. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:A&B ON POLICE OFFICER →

Thursday night, July 2, Via with VIASWORLD had a great interview with filmmaker, songwriter and music producer – Señorslice. VIASWORLD is on its journey to discover and showcase local artists in the Boston area. Continue reading Sneak Peek into a New Boston Artist Written by: Via and RMA →

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This house on Walnut St is always such a treat during the festive times of the year.
Picture 4. Little girl enjoying the Independence Day Festivities on dad’s shoulders.
Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, July 6, the 187th day of 2015 with 178 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:13 and sunset is @ 8:24. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1519 – Charles of Spain was elected Holy Roman emperor in Barcelona.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

The Admininistration is asking the Board of Aldermen to approve a $5 million bond for the City to purchase/take the vacant lot at 515 Somerville Ave. (near Central St.) by eminent domain to relocate Somerville Fire Dept. HQ there. Continue reading Mark Niedergang:City Hall: Public Hearing on location of Fire Dept. HQ and City taking 515 Somerville Ave →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, July 5, the 186th day of 2015 with 179 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:12 and sunset is @ 8:24. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1791 – George Hammond was appointed the first British ambassador to the United States.
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The Somerville Mobile Farmers’ Market, with the mission of bringing weekly produce markets to underserved areas of the city, Continue reading Somerville Mobile Farmers’ Market →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, July 4, the 185th day of 2015 with 180 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:11 and sunset is @ 8:25. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN:
1776 – The Continental Congress adopted the “Declaration of Independence.”
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, July 2, the 183rd day of 2015 with 182 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:11 and sunset is @ 8:25. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1776 – The Continental Congress passed a resolution saying that “these United Colonies are, and of right, ought to be, Free and Independent States.”
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Somerville resident wins coveted tickets to Red Sox game and is honored on the field at Fenway Park as the Blood Donor of the GameTM!
Continue reading Somerville resident is honored on the field at Fenway Park as the Blood Donor of the Game →

Fourth of July Fireworks, Family Fun Day set for June 27, July 2, at Trum Field.
Continue reading KICK OFF SUMMERTIME IN SOMERVILLE AT FAMILY FUN DAY, FIREWORKS →

By William Tauro

Our hearts and prayers go out to former Somerville Police Officer Mario Oliveira who has been hospitalized on Tuesday evening after suffering a massive stroke.
Continue reading Former Somerville Police Officer Mario Oliveira Hospitalized →

On June 24, Somerville’s Next Wave Junior High School came together at the Somerville Lion’s Club to celebrate their eighth graders graduation, as this group of young individuals have worked hard for this accomplishment.
Continue reading Somerville’s Next Wave Junior High Graduation Ceremony →

Big thanks to Captain Jim Doheney and the Somerville Fire Department for helping making Somerville Family Fun Day extra special!!!

Photo:Ryan Antonelli (age 2) getting to use the fire hose for the first time.

Forge Baking Company’s outdoor seating is new to Somerville Avenue Continue reading Forge Baking Company’s Outdoor Service on Somerville Ave →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, July 1, the 182nd day of 2015 with 183 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:10 and sunset is @ 8:25. The Full Buck Moon is exact @ 10:21. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1751 – The first volume of Denis Diderot’s “Encyclopédie” was published in Paris.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

This summer, Somerville will be welcoming a new team to Dilboy Stadium, to play America’s most favorable sport, football.

Continue reading Somerville’s Rampage Semi Pro Men’s Football Team is Here →

Photos by Dotie Metivier, Lisa Duggan and Bob’Staffiere

On Tuesday, the “Rock” was out and about signing autographs in Somerville on Broadway for fans eager to meet and greet him.

The Hollywood superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Kevin Hart will be filming a fight scene for the new movie “Central Intelligence” inside the On The Hill Tavern in Magoun Square.

“What Happened to Being A Princess” Explores Abuse in Teen Relationships
Continue reading Somerville High School Chosen As the Middlesex Partnerships for Youth Inc. 2015 PSA Project Winner →

Photo of the 2015 Somerville Babe Ruth City Champions. They won Championship Title on Thursday June 25, 2015 by a score of 7-0. There were over 100 fans and spectators watching the game at Trum Field. The team was coached by Stephen King as Head Coach and Cody Fitzgerald Assistant Coach. Many thanks to the President of Babe Ruth, Bob Schofield, who brought Babe Ruth back to the City of Somerville.

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, June 30, the 181st day of 2015 with 184 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:10 and sunset is @ 8:25. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1520 – Montezuma II was murdered as Spanish conquistadors fled the Aztec capital of Tenochtilan during the night.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

SAT. July 4, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Continue reading Somerville at Assembly Row:LEGOLAND® DISCOVERY CENTER BOSTON CELEBRATES AMERICA’S BIRTHDAY WITH INDOOR FIREWORKS & PATRIOTIC BUILDS →

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Last Thursday, Somerville Resident Camelinda Cardoso fulfilled a lifelong dream and became a US citizen. Camelinda lived in the U.S. for 36 years and as a Somerville resident for over twenty.

We here at The Somerville News Weekly wish her all the best!

Any Somerville Youth-Footballplayer who is interested in going please let Charlene Harris know as soon as possible! Call her and leave a message on 617-501-5164. There is some limited scholarship money.

Our condolences go out to the family of Robert Anthony Gil who sadly passed away this week. Robert was a Korean War Veteran of the United States Marine corp and a very nice person who will be missed by many here in Somerville.

Continue reading Somerville Remembering Robert Anthony Gil →

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By William Tauro

Meet Paul Henneberry who is photographed here with Somerville Police Captain Dan Cotter.

Continue reading Massachusetts Maritime Intern Assisting in Developing Somerville Police Marine Unit →

Christopher DUBE Arrest

On June 27, 2015 I, Sergeant Salvatore Fusco was working as the west Somerville street supervisor in the S9 patrol car on the 4 to midnight shift. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:RECKLESS OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE →

Jesse WINFREY Arrest

On Sunday, June 28, 2015 I was assigned to marked unit (West-6). At 3:55 A.M., I was dispatched along with Officer Nardone (West-7) to 139 College Avenue for a Burglary. I was informed by Somerville Police control that officers from Tufts University Police were also responding.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Burglary Arrest →

Stephen COUTURE Arrest

On Sunday June 28, 2015 I, Officer D’Amelio was in full uniform assigned to marked cruiser unit 871 (E1) for the Somerville Police Department. Riding along with me was Officer Van Nostrand. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Shoplifting Arrest →

Sean COILEY Arrest

On 06/29/15 around 12:07 a.m., while operating marked unit West 5, I was dispatched to the area of Linden Circle for a reported B&E of a motor vehicle in progress. Two identified callers reported seeing a male inside their car while parked in their driveway.

Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:B AND E VEHICLE BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY →

Edward STANLEY (Laconia & Merrimack Warrants). Larceny by Check Warrant Arrest

Investigators Browne and de Bethencourt received information that Stanley was at 45 Memorial Road, #11A, Somerville. Stanley was placed into custody for being a fugitive from justice. He was transported in the wagon to the Somerville Police Department and processed by Lt. McCain.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Larceny by Check Warrant Arrest →

Gary LEGOR Arrest

During the evening of June 27, 2015, members of the Somerville Police narcotics unit set up surveillance in and around the area of East Albion Street based upon receiving previous complaints of on-going drug activity. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Drug Arrest →

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LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30
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By William Tauro

This past Monday night, Somerville’s Ward 3 Alderman Bob McWatters hosted his first re-election Summer Campaign Fundraiser before a full house of supporters at Sally O’Brien’s on Somerville Avenue.
Continue reading Alderman McWatters Packs the House →

By Martin Joyce

The Somerville Lion’s Club recently held at annual installation of officers ceremony last Tuesday evening at the Mount Vernon Restaurant in Somerville.

Continue reading Somerville Lions Club President Bill Tauro Sworn In For Fourth Term →

Dear Arthur, Donny and Mark Wahlberg, The Wahlburgers Foundation, Billy Tauro and the entire staff at Boston News Group/Somerville News Weekly
Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Wahlburg Family & New Kids Treat Somerville Resident to Concert →

Photo by Debi Lydon Mitrano

By William Tauro

You may have noticed the huge tents and movie equipment set up in front of the Somerville Department of Public Works at Trum Field early Monday morning.

Continue reading “The Rock” Filming Movie in Somerville →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, June 29, the 180th day of 2015 with 185 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:09 and sunset is @ 8:25. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1566 – The Stationers Company was granted a monopoly in Great Britain.
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Meet The DA Who Grew Up in Somerville

Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Middlesex District Attorney Marian T. Ryan →

This past Thursday, RefugePoint Founder and Executive Director Sasha Chanoff was honored at the White House as a World Refugee Day Champion of Change.
Continue reading Refuge Point Founder/Executive Director Sasha Chanoff of Somerville One of Many Honored at White House as World Refugee Day Champion of Change →

There is a rescheduled date change for the Circle of Hope Support group for family and loved ones affected by addiction

The new date will be held on Monday Nights 6-7pm, at the Somerville Police Station 221 Washingtion Street, Somerville Ma

you can contact Jane at 1-857-277-2480, or at thecircleofhope@Yahoo.com

Thanks for all your support

This past Tuesday several of Somerville’s finest older adults went to Luciano’s Restaurant in Wretham where they had an amazing meal and were entertained by none other than The Drifters. They also made it safely out of Wretham right before the tornado hit, thankfully! Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Enjoy Drifters at Luciano’s →

Come join us for ArtBeat 2015: LOOPS
Fri, July 17 6:00 PM – 10pm Sat, July 18 11- 6:00 PM

This year’s festival and theme is Loops. Line up & content is looping in, check it out.
Continue reading Somerville ArtBeat 2015:LOOPS July17 →

Rain Date: Sunday July 12

This performance by BoSoma Dance Company is one of eight free outdoor pop-up dance performances in Somerville.
Continue reading Arts Council Presents: Dancing in the Streets: BoSoma Dance Company July 11 →

Rain Date: Thursday July 16

This performance by Chun Jou Tsai is one of eight free outdoor pop-up dance performances in Somerville.

Chun Jou Tsai Presents: The Dream Project
For more details about this performance visit: http://www.somervilleartscouncil.org/dancefest/Chunjoutsai
Continue reading Somerville Arts Council Presents: Dancing in the Streets: Chun Jou Tsai July 10 →

We love The Row in summertime. And the Summer Bucket List photo contest is another reason why. Over each of the next eight weeks, share on Instagram your best photo from The Row, and you’ll have a chance to win a $75 gift card. Post your photo on Instagram with the hashtag ‪#‎SummerOnTheRow‬ in your caption and make sure you’re following @AssemblyRow.
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Never let anyone tell you there’s no point in trying to change the world for the better. Never let anyone tell you’ve got to wait another lifetime before the system is ready to do the right thing. ‪#‎MarriageEquality‬ just became the law in all 50 states. ‪#‎LoveWins
Continue reading Mayor Joe Curtatone on Right to Gay Marriage Decision →

As I prepare to enter the next chapter in my life starting on July 6, 2015, I do so with gratitude for the opportunity to be part this outstanding community.

Continue reading A Note of Thanks to the Somerville Community from Superintendent Pierantozzi →