On Monday, January 6, Mayor Curtatone was sworn in to his 6th term as Mayor of Somerville, making him Somerville’s longest… serving Mayor.
Continue reading Our most valuable commodity lies not in what we own or what we construct, but in each other.” – Mayor Joe Curtatone
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Affordable housing opportunity: Please share with anyone who might be interested.
A two bedroom, two bath unit at 16 Linden Ave., a smoke-free building, is available through the City’s Inclusionary Housing Program via lottery. This unit is Continue reading Affordable housing opportunity: Please share with anyone who might be interested.
Have you shoveled and sanded or salted your sidewalk yet

If not, now is a great time because although temperatures are warm enough to melt snow, forecasts are predicting below freezing temperatures this week. Melting snow is likely to refreeze, which will cause a lot of slippery sidewalks and frozen snow Continue reading Have you shoveled and sanded or salted your sidewalk yet
The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photo of the Day
ATTORNEYS WANTED

Somerville, Medford, Malden, Everett, Arlington, Cambridge
and all of Boston!
Continue reading ATTORNEYS WANTED
Roaring Twenty’s Gala For Great Cause
Here’s Your Weekly Dosage of Newstalk Shout Out Loud for January 7th, 2014
Along with “THE SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY”, our new weekly newspaper print editions are here and will be widely distributed Continue reading Here’s Your Weekly Dosage of Newstalk Shout Out Loud for January 7th, 2014
Terry Kitchen with special guest Rick Berlin at Somerville Armory Cafe Friday Jan 17
Poet Theater at the Armory Cafe presents Terry Kitchen with special guest Rick Berlin on Friday January 17 for an evening combining spoken word and music. Kitchen will be reading from his recent novel Next Big Thing, set in the 1980s Boston rock scene, which both he and Berlin were a part of. For Continue reading Terry Kitchen with special guest Rick Berlin at Somerville Armory Cafe Friday Jan 17
Premiere of Klezwoods 30th Meridian Belly Dance Ballet on Feb 1st at the Armory in Somerville
SOMERVILLE and BOSTON, MA
Klezwoods, the Boston-based Balkan/Klezmer ensemble phenomenon features belly dancer legend Bevin Victoria in the premiere performance of The 30th Meridian Belly Dance Ballet, February 1, 8 pm, at The Armory, 191 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA. Continue reading Premiere of Klezwoods 30th Meridian Belly Dance Ballet on Feb 1st at the Armory in Somerville
Notice to Attorneys Somerville, Medford, Malden, Everett, Arlington, Cambridge, & all of Boston! We Want All Your Legal Notice Ads
Rock Bottom Prices
Metro Boston Has A Brand New Newspaper Hitting The Streets!
Continue reading Notice to Attorneys Somerville, Medford, Malden, Everett, Arlington, Cambridge, & all of Boston! We Want All Your Legal Notice Ads
Only 16 More New Facebook Likes to Reach 5,000!

Wow! We must be doing something right here at The Somerville News Weekly because it was only a couple of weeks ago when our Somerville News Weekly Facebook page hit the 4,000 Facebook Like mark and now we are just about ready to do it all over again and hit the 5,000 mark! So who will be the 5,000th Somerville News Weekly winner and the lucky winner of another “$50 West 7 Bistro Gift Certificate?”
Thank you Somerville for making us your choice for Somerville News!
Greenline Extension Meetings

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and the MBTA will hold six community meetings Continue reading Greenline Extension Meetings
Metro Boston Has A Brand New Newspaper Hitting The Streets!
Good News Our Print Editions are Expanding!
Somerville, Medford, Malden, Everett, Arlington, Cambridge, and all of Boston!
It has been a long time in the making and we are proud to finally introduce six new local print editions of sister
Continue reading Metro Boston Has A Brand New Newspaper Hitting The Streets!
Wow! Only 25 Facebook Likes Away From 5,000!

We must be doing something right here at The Somerville News Weekly because it was only a couple of weeks ago when our Somerville News Weekly Facebook page hit the 4,000 Facebook Like mark and now we are just about ready to do it all over again and hit the 5,000 mark! So who will be the 5,000th Somerville News Weekly winner and the lucky winner of another “$50 West 7 Bistro Gift Certificate?”
Thank you Somerville for making us your choice for Somerville News!
MAYOR CURTATONE ENTERS SIXTH TERM
As a new year and a new term begins, Mayor Curtatone starts off with a new board of alderman, a new police chief and the Assembly Square development ready to open its doors to the public sometime around Memorial Day.
Continue reading MAYOR CURTATONE ENTERS SIXTH TERM
Your 2014 Somerville Board of Alderman and School Committee
Somerville Council on Aging Calendar of Events
Every Tues. & Wed. MorningsEnglish Conversation—Cross St.
Every Monday NoonWii Bowling—Holland St.
Every Mon. & Wed. AfternoonsFit 4 Life (Group C)
Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Calendar of Events
Somerville Girls Track Results

Girls Results from the Auerbach Freshman Sophmore Meet held on Saturday 1/4/14 at the Reggie Lewis Center.
No Girls Scored in the meet.
55m Dash-Melissa Sanon 8.13
Nini El-8.50
Continue reading Somerville Girls Track Results
Inauguration Festivities In Somerville
Cooking with Jonathan By Jonathan Jolicoeur
In this weekly culinary column, I will be focusing on one dish – giving the reader a quick history of the dish, the classical Continue reading Cooking with Jonathan By Jonathan Jolicoeur
Our New Ward One Alderman Matthew Mclaughlin at his Inauguration.
Reality Bites a ‘Villen by James A. Norton

Welcome to 2014 – please don’t be a douche.
To quote a Michael Buble song – “It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, it’s a new life – for me.” Yeah, I know that I have Continue reading Reality Bites a ‘Villen by James A. Norton
Real Life Somerville Police Stories
On Sunday January 5th 2013, I was assigned to marked unit E-3 along with Officer St. Hilaire. We were dispatched, along with Officer Vanostrand and Officer Messaoudi, to Summer St. for a family dispute, incident # 14000605. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Real Life Somerville Police Stories
On Saturday January 04, 2014 at approximately 1410, while assigned to mark cruiser 662, I Officer Randy Isaacs along with Officer Brioso and Sergeant Digregorio was dispatched to Target ( 180 Somerville Ave ) for a shoplifter with a knife. Upon arrival we were met Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Members of the Somerville Police Department Drug Control Unit have been conducting an ongoing narcotic investigation of a residence located in the Lower Broadway section of the City Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Real Life Somerville Police Stories
The above named defendant Jean Exil has been the subject of an ongoing Cocaine investigation conducted by Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Real Life Somerville Police Stories
On Thursday, January 02, 2014, I was working in marked unit East-1 along with Officer Cicerone. At approximately Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Real Life Somerville Police Stories
On Thursday, January 02, 2014, I was working in marked unit East-1 along with Officer Cicerone. At approximately 2:00 p.m., Somerville Police Dispatch Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Real Life Somerville Police Stories
On Wednesday, January 1st, 2014 at approximately 02:26 hours I, Officer Kim while on routine patrol in marked Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Happy New Year! Wishing you a year filled with joy and shared with friends, family, & neighbors.
Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Somerville Police Log for 12/31/2013 16:22:10
500 MYSTIC AVE ZOUA , AIME 04/28/1965 39 CLEVELAND AVENUE EVERETT MA MARKED LANES VIOLATION c89 S4A
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Rebekah Gewirtz Ward 6 Alderman 2014 Inaugural Ceremony
On Monday night January 6th 2014, the City of Somerville will host its inaugural ceremony.
The mayor, board of aldermen, and school committee will all be sworn in for the 2014-2015 session. I am looking forward to being sworn in for my 5th term as Ward 6 Alderman. It’s hard to Continue reading Rebekah Gewirtz Ward 6 Alderman 2014 Inaugural Ceremony
Obama’s ‘demotion by neglect’ of our ally Iraq By Neil W. McCabe
Iraq is back in the headlines as we harvest the fruits of our abandonment of the Iraqi people and the functioning democracy there that was treated like a true secret by the American press.
There is no issue more responsible for Continue reading Obama’s ‘demotion by neglect’ of our ally Iraq By Neil W. McCabe
The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photo of the Day
The Somerville News Weekly Hitting 5,000

Well we must be doing something right here at The Somerville News Weekly because it was only a couple of weeks ago when our Somerville News Weekly Facebook page hit the 4,000 Facebook Like mark and now we are just about ready to do it all over again and hit the 5,000 mark! So who will be the 5,000th Somerville News Weekly winner and the lucky winner of another “$50 West 7 Bistro Gift Certificate?”
Thank you Somerville for making us your choice for Somerville News!
Remembering Retired Somerville Police Officer Paul Trotto

Our condolences to the family of Paul A Trotto who sadly passd away on January 2nd, retired Somerville Police Officer, born in East Cambridge, lived in
Continue reading Remembering Retired Somerville Police Officer Paul Trotto
The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Photo of the Day
Live along the Green Line Extension and have questions about how the train line will effect your neighborhood?

MassDOT and the MBTA are hosting a series of public meetings to share details about noise and retaining walls proposed for segmen…ts of the Green Line Extension Project. The next meeting is Wednesday, Jan. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 30 Washington St. This meeting will focus on the Inner Belt/Brickbottom/Union Square Branch.
If you have questions, please email info@glxinfo.com. More project information can be found at http://www.mass.gov/greenlineextension. http://bit.ly/JBUz6A
The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photo of the Day
Day 2 After The Storm Cleanup Continues in Somerville
By William Tauro
Somerville DPW crews working straight through the weekend to Sunday, two days after the first blizzard of 2014 pounded New England with almost two feet of snow in some areas.
Crews shown here clearing the grounds of frozen packed snow at the New East Somerville Community School thats located on Cross Street in Somerville.
Snow Removal Operations Continuing in Somerville
The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week!
Faithfully serving his constituents for over 25 years on the Somerville Board of Aldermen representing Ward 3, Alderman Tom Taylor decided not to seek reelection and is retiring.
Tom is a great guy and any new alderman that ever represents Ward 3 will have big shoes to fill.
We here at The Somerville News Weekly thank you for all your dedicated service to your constituents and to the City of Somerville!
We wish you and your family all the best in the coming years ahead!
The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Photos of the Day
Today’s Weather in Somerville
Winter Hill Bank
Come On Out Somerville
The City of Somerville will lift the snow emergency at 4 PM today Friday Jan 3
SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville will lift its snow emergency as of 4 p.m., Friday, Jan. 3. Residents parked in municipal or school lots during the snow emergency will have a two-hour Continue reading The City of Somerville will lift the snow emergency at 4 PM today Friday Jan 3
Somerville streets down to the pavement after a major blizzard
Good News Our Print Editions are Expanding

Somerville, Medford, Malden, Everett, Arlington, Cambridge, and all of Boston!
It has been a long time in the making and we are proud to finally introduce six new local print editions of sister news stations to our Somerville News Weekly family!
Continue reading Good News Our Print Editions are Expanding
Send The Somerville News Weekly Your Favorite Snow Storm Photos of the Day
The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Pet Photo of the Day
Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 39 – Report No. 1 January 3, 2014

Copyright © 2014 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved.
By Bob Katzen
MEMO TO EDITORS: The following may be useful to you if you want additional information on local senators’ 2013 per diems that are included in this Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 39 – Report No. 1 January 3, 2014
City of Somerville Offices Closed Tomorrow; Public Safety Services to be Maintained

Following the Governor’s recommendation, the City of Somerville has announced that it will close all City offices on Friday, Jan. 3. Emergency and public safety services will be maintained.
Residents are asked to remain off the roads unless absolutely necessary until the storm has passed and it is safe to travel.
If you have non-emergency questions, please call 311. For emergencies, call 911. Thank you, and stay warm!
City Buildings, Services to Shut Down at 3pm Thursday

Due to the inclement weather and in response to Governor Patrick’s request that cars stay off the roads later this afternoon, the City of Somerville has announced additional closures as Continue reading City Buildings, Services to Shut Down at 3pm Thursday
A Message To All Attorneys, Moving Companies and Towing Companies Out There!

Make Boston News Group/Metro Buzz & The Somerville News Weekly your choice to post all your Legal Probate and Court action notices in our weekly print editions!
Lowest rate around!
Continue reading A Message To All Attorneys, Moving Companies and Towing Companies Out There!
2014 Somerville Inaugural Ceremony
Send The Somerville News Weekly Your Favorite Snow Storm Photos
SOMERVILLE DECLARES SNOW EMERGENCY EFFECTIVE THURSDAY, JAN. 2, AT 8 a.m.

SOMERVILLE – In accordance with the City’s Snow Emergency Procedures, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone has Continue reading SOMERVILLE DECLARES SNOW EMERGENCY EFFECTIVE THURSDAY, JAN. 2, AT 8 a.m.
Somerville declares Snow Emergency for Thursday, January 2nd
The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photo of the Day

Somerville’s own Cindy and Dennis Murphy, Somerville News Weekly’s first favorite photo of the new year!
Cindy Snow Murphy a former Somerville firefighter and her hubby Dennis is Somerville Fire Department’s District Fire Chief! And not to forget to mention Cindy’s son, Somerville Firefighter Jay Mckenzie who is on the department protecting us as we speak.
A dedicated family of Somerville Fire Fighters to be proud of and we here at The Somerville News Weekly salute you all!
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photo of the Day
The 238th Flag Raising at Prospect Hill, New Years Day 2014
Hundreds of Somerville residents showed up on Wednesday, New Years Day, braving the frigid January 1st temperatures to be part of the 238 Annual Somerville flag raising at Prospect hill.
Continue reading The 238th Flag Raising at Prospect Hill, New Years Day 2014
The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Pet Photo of the Day
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS – SOMERVILLE CITY HALL CABLE CONNECTION City TV (13/22) & Educational Channel 15 (15)
*Programs and broadcast times can change due to event addition or cancellation.
CITY TV 13/22
Wednesday, January 1
9:00am: City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting & Celebration
Continue reading EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS – SOMERVILLE CITY HALL CABLE CONNECTION City TV (13/22) & Educational Channel 15 (15)
Happy New Year From Mayor Curtatone
Happy New Year From Patricia Ng Century 21 Commonwealth
The Somerville News Weekly 12/31/13 Print Edition Online
12/31/13 Print Edition Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly 12/31/13 Print Edition Online
Happy New Year Somerville
Another chance to help the Somerville Mobile Farmers’ Market

On Thursday, Jan. 2, Whole Foods Market Somerville is holding a “5% Day” to benefit the mobile market’s fund matching program for low income customers – doubling what they can sp…end on healthy fruits and vegetables. If you want to take part, it’s as easy as stopping by the Beacon Street Whole Foods on Jan. 2 and picking up some groceries. At the end of the day, Whole Foods donates 5% of the net profits to the mobile market.
Happy New Year From Mayor Curtatone
SHS Indoor Track & Field News

We took a big leap forward with a great meet against CRLS in our opening meet and followed that up with some impressive performances at Tufts last Continue reading SHS Indoor Track & Field News
Congratulations To SYHA
Somerville Lions Club Coat Drive Final Two Weeks

Please donate your old used coat to the Lions Clubs to be given to a person in need of it.
Hello Everyone,
Well the coat drive only has 2 Continue reading Somerville Lions Club Coat Drive Final Two Weeks
Real Life Somerville Police Stories
About 2230 hours on Saturday, 12/28/13, while assigned as Delta Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Spoiler Alert: Belichick is a jerk by Neil McCabe

What are you supposed to do? The coach of the New England Patriots has had a successful run, not just as the team’s coach, but as good a run as any coach ever.
Continue reading Spoiler Alert: Belichick is a jerk by Neil McCabe
The Norton Affair
Your 2013 Boston Stars Hockey Team of Somerville
City Of Somerville New Years Day Schedule
The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Day
Many Birthdays being celebrated in the Ville this week! Happy Birthday to them all from The Somerville News Weekly!
Bridget Capobianco , Marie DiMille Miele , Nancy Noble Barletta, Bobby Martini, Ted Woo, Christopher Kenny, Archibald Query 97 , Terry Latta, Hung Goon the unofficial mayor of Chinatown, Dan Dennis Kallis, Adam Gambino our wackiest reader but a great guy, Joe Vendetti, John Caruso and Paul cook
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Day
Missing Dog in Somerville
Help The Somerville Community Blood Drive Save Lives
Green Line Extension Neighborhood Meetings Start January 8

The Green Line Extension will run through some of the most densely populated neighborhoods in our Commonwealth, and the MBTA is looking for your input regarding noise mitigation. With that in mind, the first of Continue reading Green Line Extension Neighborhood Meetings Start January 8
Somerville Council on Aging Activities 2014 Highlights
Wednesday, January 1 CENTERS CLOSED- HOLIDAY
Friday, January 3 Book club- Holland St.
Monday, January 6 Breakfast- Holand St. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Activities 2014 Highlights
Real Life Somerville Police Stories
On December 26, 2013,I was assigned to marked cruiser 662. At approximately, 2109, I Officer Randy Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 38 – Report No 52 December 27, 2013

Copyright © 2013 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved.
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll call votes in the House or Senate last week.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 38 – Report No 52 December 27, 2013
Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Narrative
On 12/24/13 at 10:45, I, was dispatch Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Real Life Somerville Police Stories
On December 25, 2013, I, Officer Michael Capasso was on duty for the Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Real Life Somerville Police Stories
The following is a brief summary of the facts that pertain to incident #13047129.
Real Life Somerville Police Stories
12/24/2013 10:45:23 110 PERKINS ST UNGER , CHRISTOPHER 11/17/1989 110 PERKINS ST Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Pet Photo of the Day
Somerville’s Tom Champion Hits The Big Stage

Cue to cue- PMRP Presents “The Big Broadcast of 1962: A Byfar Christmas Carol” with Juliet Bowler, Leda Leaper, Edward Tattershall, Jenny Gutbezahl and Somerville’s own Former Director of Communications Tom Champion at the Regent Theatre Arlingtonl”.
Ron Lacey of Boston said “The Big Broadcast of 1962, One of the funnest things I’ve seen in a very long time.”
The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week

“Somerville Council on Aging Director Cindy Hickey”
The Somerville News Weekly salutes you for all your dedicated service and for all the good that you do at the COA!
Former Director of Communications for the City of Somerville Tom Champion said in a posting regarding the Somerville COA: “To all my FB friends in Somerville: Please join me in “liking” a valued and distinguished community institution. The Council does important work — and does it extremely well.”
Congratulations!
Join the public skate at the Founders Memorial Skating Rink and enjoy the day!

Get regular updates about public skating and other events from the Continue reading Join the public skate at the Founders Memorial Skating Rink and enjoy the day!
Warm up with a workout today!

Support the Somerville Youth Development & Boxing Club
The Somerville Youth Development & Boxing Club will be in existence in Continue reading Warm up with a workout today!
Somerville Winter Farmers Market
A Walk Down Memory Lane, Davis Square Back Then

Photo Courtesy of the Somerville Theatre
A yesteryear photo of Davis Square back in the day! The building in the center is and was back then the Masonic Apartments as well as the Somerville Theatre right next door.
Notice the railroad tracks cutting through Davis Square.
Henry the Jeweler’s Shop and Hanks fix-it Shop are the two small buildings on the right side by the tracks.
Letter to the Editor
As the Lifelong resident of Somerville and a recent “Letter to the Editor” to The Somerville News Weekly regarding our “first Flag” In the City that I was born and raised in, I thank you for working at getting the Flag and pole and for all that we stand for as true American’s with pride!
My neighborhood is once again feeling like home.
Thank you Dorothy Wedge-Metivier
Somerville Youth Hockey / Prudential Real Estate Program
Somerville Youth Hockey Association firmly believes that every child who wishes to play hockey should be entitled to regardless of skill, gender, or financial circumstances.
Prudential Buccelli Real Estate Inc. will donate $975 to SYHA for anyone who buys or sells a home with them and mentions the SYHA / Prudential Program.
SAC and the Inside-OUT Gallery presents Super Precious Art Gallery Retrospective

About the Super Precious Art Gallery
Super Precious Art Gallery features almost-monthly online group shows Continue reading SAC and the Inside-OUT Gallery presents Super Precious Art Gallery Retrospective
Please join us to kick off the New Year at the Chamber’s Business After Hours at Foundry on Elm 255 Elm Street,
Come Join Us At Somerville’s 238th Flag Raising
The Somerville News Weekly Cutest Baby Photo of the Day
During the holiday season we tend to reflect on our lives. By Paul Maisano

Photo: 16 yearold Ethan Couch of Texas Photo Courtesy WFFA.com
My focus is usually on what I could have done better as a parent, a community member, or a business person. While most of us do fairly well, Continue reading During the holiday season we tend to reflect on our lives. By Paul Maisano
House Fire 10 Montrose St. Somerville
By William Tauro
Thursday afternoon, Somerville firefighters were battling a two alarm blaze at 10 Montrose Street in Somerville.
Emergency crews had both ends of the street closed off with no injuries reported.
The two family home was completely guttered by the fire.
Somerville in recent weeks had a string of suspicious fires.
This fire does not appear to be of a suspicious origin.
FRAUD vs. TERRORISM? TARGET CREDIT CARD CUSTOMERS HACKED At 27% annual interest rates consumers deserve higher security & protection. Posted by Paul John Maisano

Consumers are the new target of hackers.
This season there were nineteen days in December that caused havoc for Target stores and their holiday patrons. Continue reading FRAUD vs. TERRORISM? TARGET CREDIT CARD CUSTOMERS HACKED At 27% annual interest rates consumers deserve higher security & protection. Posted by Paul John Maisano
The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Photo of the Day
Merry Christmas Somerville
Gold’s Gym Somerville OPEN 24/7 “Members of the Year”

14 McGrath Hwy
Twin City Plaza, Somerville, MA 02143
Continue reading Gold’s Gym Somerville OPEN 24/7 “Members of the Year”
Merry Christmas to All!
Join Us On New Year’s Day for the 238th Flag Raising on Prospect Hill!
Thank you!
Somerville Kiwanis, The Gift of Giving

It was a wonderfully spirited Christmas scene complete with falling snow as 59 Somerville Head Start children were treated to a visit from Santa himself.
Pictured are some of those children accompanied by the current Kiwanis Club president, Mr Rui Domingos handing out gifts provided by the Kiwanis Club, Santa captivated these children and their ear to ear smiles was the proof.
This annual Kiwanis event is just one of countless ways this club keeps giving back to the community.
Special thanks to The Somerville Holiday Inn and Mama Gina’s Pizza for their generous support and to Jill Bowdring for her spirited efforts.
GRAND UNION FLAG RAISING KICKS OFF AT 11:30 A.M. ON JANUARY 1ST
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Historic Preservation Commission Director Brandon Wilson announced that the 238th annual “Grand Union” flag-raising ceremony at Prospect Hill Park will be held on Continue reading GRAND UNION FLAG RAISING KICKS OFF AT 11:30 A.M. ON JANUARY 1ST
The Somerville News Weekly December 24th, 2013 Print Edition Online
Real Life Somerville Police Stories
On Saturday, 12/21/13, I, Officer Stanford was on duty for the Somerville Police operating marked cruiser 660 Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Holiday Happenings at the Somerville COA

After a busy post-Thanksgiving holiday season, the Somerville Council on Aging announces limited programming for the week of December 30- January 3rd. Continue reading Holiday Happenings at the Somerville COA
A Tradition To Honor Firefighters Who Lost Their Lives
By William Tauro
Frank Conole, a retired City of Cambridge Dept of Public Works employee that lives not too far from the site for the past six years has been decorating the Somerville Fire Department’s / Arrow Paper Company’s Fire Memorial that’s located at 111 South St. in Somerville.
Francis shows up at every holiday with the a decorative wreath in festive decor to pay tribute to firefighters lost in the line of duty.
City of Somerville Christmas Holiday Schedule
The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photo of the Day
The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week

John Alan Roderick is for sure everybody’s favorite Santa here in The Ville!
From Little League coaching to special community events, John’s participation is always there year round with a smile on his face and with or without his white Santa beard.
In a posting John states:
“Every adult should be Santa Claus at least once in their lives to see Christmas through the eyes of s little kid again. Nothing better! My favorites are the “doubters”. There’s always one or two kids trying to “out” Santa in front of the younger kids. I laugh the whole time–actually laughed until I cried.”
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week
Badly Decomposed Body Found in Somerville
Breaking News:
By William Tauro
On Sunday evening, State and local police are investigating a badly decomposed body found under route 93 in Somerville behind Super Stop & Shop at Mystic Avenue and McGrath Highway next to where salt pile is!
There is no word yet on the identification of the body nor cause of death.
Authorities are awaiting on the medical examiner’s report to determine the cause and approximate time of death.
This story is still developing…
Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 38 – Report No. 51 December 20, 2013

Copyright © 2013 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved.
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 38 – Report No. 51 December 20, 2013
A Passion of Love During The Holidays at Victor’s
Gold’s Gym Somerville OPEN 24/7
SOMERVILLE MITES HAVE CELEBRITY COACH – HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Somerville Jingle Bells Run Through The Ville
Thousands of runners all decked out in festive holiday attire participated in this year’s annual 2013 Somerville Jingle Bell Run! They were off and running early Sunday morning throughout the streets of Somerville spreading much holiday cheer!

Olivia & Jana Apergis (mother/daughter) of Bristol, CT after the Jingle Bell Run in Somerville.









































































































