By William Tauro

In a phenomenon spreading across the planet, oversized blackboards, painted on buildings and freestanding displays, invite passers-by to complete the sentence: “Before I die I want to…”
Continue reading Before I Die I Want To… →

By William Tauro

The official start to the Somerville Holiday Arts and Eats event at Assembly Square is under way!

Vendors frantically hurry to get their booths set up in time for tonight’s first night debut of this event

Holiday Arts and Eats will run from December 6-8 down at Assembly Square in Somerville.

Welcome to Abbondanza Ristorante 195 Main Street Everett

Please visit us online:
http://www.abbondanzaristorante.com

Federal Realty Investment Trust to build up to 1.1M sq. ft. mixed-use site on former IKEA parcel to serve 4,500 Partners employees
SOMERVILLE – The state’s largest private employer, Partners HealthCare, will be the first major industry tenant to Continue reading PARTNERS HEALTHCARE TO BE FIRST MAJOR INDUSTRY OCCUPANT AT ASSEMBLY ROW – WILL BUILD ON FORMER IKEA SITE →

Jason Chase moved to Somerville from his hometown of Colorado Springs in 2000 to study with the artist John Walker at Boston University where he went on to receive a Masters in Fine Continue reading Somerville Arts Council Jason Chase, December Artist of the Month →

“Together we can make a difference.”

Description

Somerville Cares About Prevention, a community based coalition supported by the City’s Health Department, works to reduce substance abuse, as well as the harms associated with such use among Somerville residents with a particular focus on youth. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/SomCares.

General Information

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Great event this past Wednesday unveiling the 2013 Middle School Data Results. Great group discussions about substance use, mental health, violence and safety, physical health, and resiliency.

Photo: Somerville Prevention Program Director Lovelee Heller

Many joined Somerville Cares About Prevention this past Wednesday evening and took part in a game show based on the 2013 Student Health Survey Data and participated in the Café Style discussion to improve community health. The Community Game show was at the Cross Street Center, 165 Broadway. Contestants brought their own ideas and thinking caps. For more info email: lheller@somervillema.gov

Earn rewards (like Illuminations Tour tickets) by taking care of yourself. We’re excited to announced a new partnership with the innovative health and wellness platform, “Wellcoin,” which allows residents to earn benefits Continue reading Somerville’s Partnership with the Innovative Health and Wellness Platform →

By William Tauro

Former Somerville Mayor/Rotarian Gene Brune and
Rotarian Narda Mokhtar ringing the bell in front of Mike’s
Restaurant in Davis Square on Friday morning for The Salvation Army
Holiday drive.

Photo by Frank Santagelo

SOMERVILLE – The National League of Cities (NLC) has recognized Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the City’s Shape Up Somerville strategy for recent completion of key health and wellness goals for Let’s Move! Cities, Continue reading CITY AWARDED THREE MEDALS FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN ADDRESSING CHILDHOOD OBESITY THROUGH LET’S MOVE! CITIES, TOWNS AND COUNTIES →

(Somerville, MA) CPCU Credit Union held their 5th Annual Harvest Food Drive during the month of November to benefit the Somerville Homeless Continue reading CPCU Credit Union holds 5th Annual Harvest Food Drive to benefit the Somerville Homeless Coalition →

David, Katelyn, Don and Sarah will run the Boston Marathon & raise funds in honor of RESPOND’s work to end domestic violence.

Continue reading MEET TEAM RESPOND Somerville 2014! →

Affordable housing opportunity at St. Polycarp Village. Please share with anyone who might be interested. 31 new units will be ready for tenants this February and the application process is now open. For more information about these units or the application process, please contact WinnResidential at 617-591-0577.

On Thursday the Mayor answered questions, comments, or ideas about the future development of Union Square as he hosted a 1-hour live chat starting at 12:30 p.m. to answer questions and share ideas with the community. For those who couldn’t participate in the live chat, but wanted to weigh in, they were welcome to leave a question, comment, or idea and they added it to the live chat queue. The chat was hosted and archived here: http://www.somervillema.gov/unionsquarechat. We hope to hear from you.

SOMERVILLE – On December 5, 2013 at approximately 1:10 p.m. a medium built, white male in his late 30’s, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and dark colored pants, entered the Santander Bank 403 Highland Avenue Somerville, Ma. 02144 and robbed the teller of an undetermined amount of cash. No weapon was shown.

The suspect approached a teller and handed a note demanding money. The only attempt to shield his face was while he was apparently talking on his cell phone. The suspect fled in an unknown direction in the Davis Square area.

The FBI Task Force and Somerville Police are asking for your assistance in identifying the suspect depicted in the photos provided by the banks surveillance cameras. The Massachusetts Bankers Association is providing a reward for information leading to the identity, arrest and conviction of the suspect, and any accomplices who may have assisted him in the commission of this crime.

If you have information or can identify this suspect, please call the FBI Task Force at 617 742-5533 and/or the Somerville Police Criminal Investigation Division at 617 625-1600 extension 7220.

– Deputy Chief Michael S. Cabral

All Members and Guests are asked to bring an unwrapped toy to the meeting of:

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2013

Our joint meeting at 12:15 along with
Somerville Rotary & Somerville Lions
Please plan to attend this Annual Gala Christmas Luncheon /Mt. Vernon Restaurant

‘WELLCOIN’ TO PROMOTE WELLBEING VIA SOCIAL MEDIA

‘Wellcoin’ offers innovative media platform that rewards users for engaging in healthy behavior. Local business partners offering rewards, incentives for all users. Continue reading INNOVATIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PORTAL →

By William Tauro

Dozens of Somerville Chamber of Commerce members, some with guest, filled the function hall at the Center for Arts at the Armory on Highland Avenue this past Thursday evening. Continue reading Somerville Chamber of Commerce Partners up with Toys for Local Children →

By William Tauro

Hundreds gathered at the Somerville City Hall Concourse on Thursday evening to enjoy and celebrate the lighting of the annual holiday tree.

There was plenty of music, people dancing, kids playing, Christmas caroling, a very festive evening for all.

And then that magic moment when the bulbs lit up concourse with thousands of red, green, gold and blue Christmas lights that filled the concourse with even more holiday cheer.

By William Tauro

Over a hundred friends, relatives and colleges of Cardoso gathered at the Dr. Albert F. Argenziano School to celebrate at a retirement gathering event in honor of Somerville School Committee member Teresa Cardoso.

Cardoso after twenty two years serving as a Somerville School Committee member decided not to run for re-election.

Photo 2 L to R:

School Committee Member Teresa Cardoso, Former Superintendent of Schools Dr. Albert F. Argenziano, Former Mayor Gene Brune and former Human Resource Director Tony Caliri

Photo 1 L to R:
Former Mayor Gene Brune, Former Mayor Dorothy Kelly Gay, Former Alderman Grace Abbruzio and Eli Blute.

Adult and Pediatric Dentistry in Somerville, MA

No judgment. No lectures.

You’ve never been to a dentist like this.

Smiles By Rosie Family Dentistry is a general dental practice for adults and children. Has it been a while since your last dental visit? That’s our specialty! We provide comprehensive dentistry in a warm, reassuring, and nonjudgmental setting. We take time to educate you about your oral health and dental status in a modern, state-of-the-art office. This will be the most relaxing and educational dental visit you’ve ever had.

Rosie Wagner, DDS

Hours: 10am – 6:30pm, Monday through Friday

6 Kensington Avenue • Somerville, Mass. 02145
Phone: (617) 623-2100 • Fax: (617) 764-3651
E-mail: office@smilesbyrosie.com

Katie-Rose Wagner, DDS

Founder Continue reading Smiles By Rosie Family Dentistry →

By William Tauro

James I. Rider of Evergreen Delivery Bike Transport of Somerville shown here delivering a Christmas tree for Ricky’s Flower Market to an awaiting household in Somerville just waiting to decorate and celebrate the holidays with one less errand to do, picking up a tree.

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Help us here at Boston News Group and The Somerville News Weekly as we promote our good friend Artist Ashley Tucker who is a young, beautiful and very talented rising star who is on her way to the top! Continue reading We Need Your Help to Get Our Good Friend Ashley Tucker Discovered. →

Lead Abatement Program available for eligible Somerville homeowners and tenants; City will de-lead homes for free.

SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone Continue reading CITY RECEIVES ADDITIONAL $2M GRANT FROM HUD TO MAKE 120 MORE HOMES LEAD SAFE →

Photo by Frank Santangelo

DPW workers work frantically on Wednesday to get the tree decorated for Thursday nights lighting ceremony at the city hall concourse.

Join Assembly Row for Holiday Arts & Eats Festival on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 6th, 7th and 8th. This will be the largest holiday event in greater Boston featuring 25 of New England’s best food trucks, a large holiday market featuring 60 Etsy artists – and more with inspiration from traditional European Chriskindl markets. Save some of your holiday shopping for this market, we know you miss ASSEMBLED so we are bringing it back just for the holidays with more artists, more food, and more finds.

By Peter J. Koutoujian

The most wonderful season of the year is upon us; a time of joyous celebration with family, friends and loved ones. We want this season to remain a happy, healthy time for all of us and, here in Middlesex County, we’re working to ensure that we do all we can to get important safety information out to our community. Continue reading Wishing all a happy and safe holiday season →

Somerville Public Libraries Selected as One of Ten Sites Nationally for StoryCorps Oral History Project (as heard on National Public Radio);
Library to Record Teen Stories
SOMERVILLE – Anyone who lives in Continue reading SOMERVILLE LIBRARY SEEKS TEENS TO SHARE THEIR ORAL HISTORIES FOR NATIONAL STORYCORPS PROJECT →

By William Tauro

On Tuesday afternoon at about 4:00pm a call came into the Somerville Police Station from a mother in the East Somerville claiming that somebody was trying to stab her son.

Three Somerville Police units responded to the call at the intersection of New Hampshire and Pennsylvania Avenue and conducted a search in that area of East Somerville but were unable to locate the suspect.

This investigation is still ongoing.

SOMERVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Department of Music
PRESENTS
District Winter Concerts:
ALL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
When: Thursday, December 12th 7pm
Where: East Somerville Community School
50 Cross Street
Come and enjoy the All City Middle School , Orchestra, Chorus,and Band!
Tickets are free and available in the main office or at the door!!!
Please come and support our student musicians!!

For more info contact:
Richard G. Saunders
Director of Music
Somerville Public Schools
81 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
rsaunders@k12.somerville.ma.us
617-625-6600 x6143

City of Somerville seeks to partner with an agency that will connect local workers first with local jobs, serving as first contact for employers looking to hire local residents
Somerville employers looking to hire and will promote all opportunities for residents to have first access to local jobs. Continue reading LOCAL JOBS FOR RESIDENTS TARGETED BY NEW CITY PARTNERSHIP WITH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY →

The Somerville News Weekly Print edition can be found weekly in the bright red Somerville News boxes located at the following locations across the Ville: Union Sq. Post Office, Dunkin Donuts Magoon Sq/Dunkin Donuts Somerville Ave (across rink)/Dunkin Donuts Broadway at McGrath Hwy/ Dunkin Donuts Middlesex Ave, Dunkin Donuts Twin City Plaza, Clairton Hill Bus stop, In the red news box across from Victor’s Deli & Ball Square Cafe in Ball Square, Winter Hill Post Office and Davis Square in front of Mike’s Restaurant. The paper can also be found at all municipal buildings including Somerville City Hall, Traffic & Parking and all Council of Ageing Buildings, All Winter Hill Banks, Pats Auto Body Linwood Street, The Book Shop Broadway, West 7 Bistro Broadway, Somerville Credit Union, The Arts at the Armory Highland Ave, Most Senior Apartment Buildings, Somerville Police Station, Wedgewood Crane & Connolly Ins Agency Davis Square, Cambridge Mobile Sound 234 Monsignor O’Brien Highway, Somerville Computers, Vinnie’s Superette, Broadway Sunoco, Sovereign Bank Broadway, Dunkin Donuts Powderhouse and in just about every little store in and around the Ville! If you want your store location to be listed here as well on where to find The Somerville News Weekly, simply just call Billy Tauro at 1(888)625-2706 or email him at Wmtauro@Bostonnewsgroup.com and we will add you to our ever growing popular list of pick-up-locations across the Ville.

Happy birthday to the following Villens in the Ville who are celebrating big time! First we have Michela Capobianco, wife of the very popular Matthew Continue reading Your Weekly Dosage of Newstalk Shout Out Loud for December 3rd, 2013 Has Arrived →

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Center for the Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Avenue
5-7PM, Thursday, December 5, 2013
Free appetizers; excellent networking; free business card drawing; and cash bar.
Guests are welcome to bring

Continue reading Please Join The Somerville Chamber of Commerce Special Holiday Business After Hours →

Keeping things in perspective – online and in person – will keep you sane, or will it?

I’m in the process of writing a large series of short stories involving my experiences online over the last 30 years and how they’ve intertwined with my real life – good, bad Continue reading Reality Bites a ‘Villen by James A. Norton →

In this weekly culinary column, I will be focusing on one dish – giving the reader a quick history of the dish, the classical preparation of it, and of course, my own spin on the classic.

This week I am switching it up altogether. Everyone is familiar with how to make French Toast Continue reading Cooking with Jonathan By Jonathan Jolicoeur →

By William Tauro

Acting Police Chief, Charles Femino, was officially sworn in today as the interim Chief of Police of the Somerville Police Department effective December 1, 2013.
Femino succeeds former Chef Thomas Pasquarello who retired after a notable career with the Somerville Police Department. Continue reading Mayor Curtatone Swears In Interim Police Chief →

For general calendar:

12/4 & 12/11 Zumba with Cathy. 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm. All levels. Holland Street Center 167 Holland Street. $3. Just drop in. Continue reading Somerville COA General Calendar 12/4 – 12/11 →

Ogunwumi arrest

Case Title Location Apt/Unit #
A&B OGUNWUMI 1374 BROADWAY 4S
Date/Time Reported Date/Time Occurred
11/30/2013 22:14:36 11/30/2013 22:14 to 11/30/2013 23:00
Incident Type(s)/Offense(s)
(265/13A/B)A&B c265 S13A Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Bloom arrest

Case Title Location Apt/Unit #
COMM. V. CORY BLOOM BROADWAY & TEMPLE ST
Date/Time Reported Date/Time Occurred
11/29/2013 22:28:05 On or about 11/29/2013 22:28
Incident Type(s)/Offense(s)
(90/23/K2)LICENSE SUSPENDED, OP MV WITH (CRIMINAL SUBSQ.OFF.
(90/24/J)OUI LIQUOR c90 S24 Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Cunha arrest

RYAN ET AL 406 MYSTIC AVE
Date/Time Reported Date/Time Occurred
11/27/2013 15:31:41 On or about 11/27/2013 15:31
Incident Type(s)/Offense(s)
(94C/40)CONSPIRACY TO VIOLATE DRUG LAW c94C S40 Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

On Saturday evening, November 10th, Detective Dante DiFronzo received the American Legion Post 19 “Alexander McQuestion Award” as Police Officer of the Year. Continue reading Somerville Police Officer of the Year Award →

is presented for outstanding dedication and effort for the month of October 2013 to:

Lt. Gerald Reardon

Lt. Gerald Reardon has held many positions within the Somerville Police Department and has been a dedicated employee since joining the force back in 1978. Lt. Reardon, as the Officer in Charge of Training, has Continue reading SOMERVILLE POLICE BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY AWARD →

Somerville Police Department

BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY AWARD is presented for outstanding dedication and effort for the month of November 2013 to:

Detective Michael Kiely

Detective Michael Kiely has been a dedicated member of the Somerville Police Department for the past 18 years. Detective Kiely has served in a number of positions within the Continue reading SOMERVILLE POLICE BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY AWARD →

Give the gift of Somerville. The City of Lights book, Illuminations cards & the Nibble Cookbook are now available. Buying local makes the perfect holiday gift!

Tis the season, Continue reading Season Greetings: Illumination cards and books are now available →

11/25/2013 08:10:00 6 MYRTLE ST HARDING , DALE 06/22/1987 6 MYRTLE STREET SOMERVILLE MA
WITNESS, INTIMIDATE C268 S13,B
FIREARM, CARRY WITH AMMUNITION
FIREARM, DISCHARGE WITHIN 500
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY +$250, Continue reading Somerville Police Arrest Log week of 11/25/13 →

By Neil W. McCabe

When the Democrats killed the Senate filibuster before the Thanksgiving recess, they proved a political maxim I developed growing up in Massachusetts: Liberals never fear a powerful government because they control the powerful government.
But, frankly, there are a lot of things liberals do not fear. Continue reading Liberals kill the Senate filibuster, of course →

On Saturday, December 14 is the Somerville Illuminations Bicycle Tour, a wintry night-time ride amongst warmly lit homes. The Somerville Bicycle Committee holds this event in conjunction with the Somerville Arts Council’s Illuminations Trolley Tour the same evening. Meet at 5:50 pm in front of the main entrance to Somerville High School, 81 Highland Ave. (next to City Hall). We’ll depart promptly at 6 pm, riding for about an hour.

Please wear warm clothes and light up your bike — the more lights, the merrier! Costumes are encouraged but not required. We suggest a $5 donation to support the Somerville Arts Council. After the ride, enjoy hot drinks, treats, and good cheer at City Hall.

Photos of the girls from the Somerville High School “Turkey tip off” played at Lincoln/Sudbury.

Although not associated because season “officially” hasn’t started yet Tryouts are on Monday.

By William Tauro

The Winter Hill Yacht Club in Somerville hosted their Annual Children’s Christmas Party this past Sunday afternoon.

Local Somerville Children spent the afternoon playing with Alley the Alligator, Continue reading Santa Clause Visits on the Somerville Water Front →

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By William Tauro

Thousands flocked to Somerville wearing their ugly, very ugly and ugliest sweaters to the East End Grill on Broadway to enter Glen Street for the “Ugly Sweater Run” this past Saturday morning!

Continue reading Ugly Sweater Run Sweeps Through Somerville →

Sex Offender Registry Board Welcome Message

The Sex Offender Registry Board is the state agency responsible for keeping a database of convicted sex offenders and classifying each offender so that the public may receive information Continue reading Does a Sex Offender Live Near Your Family Putting Your Kids In Danger? →

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Volume 38 -Report No. 47 November 29, 2013 Copyright
© 2013 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call records
local senators’ votes on three roll calls from prior legislative
sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last
week. RAISE MINIMUM WAGE TO $9 (S 1925) Senate 6-32, rejected an
amendment that would raise the minimum wage from $8 to $9 over one
year instead of from $8 to $11 over three years. The

Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call →

CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone

November 25, 2013
Change is coming to Union Square. The opening of the Green Line Extension station by 2017 that our community has pursued for decades carries with it transformative potential. However, we do not want to transform Union Square into something else. We want to preserve what we love about Union Square, Continue reading Letter on Union Square Redevelopment from Mayor Curtatone →

What will the Green Line Extension stops look like? It could be up to you. MassDOT and the MBTA are looking for residents in neighborhoods that will be getting a new stop to join the Construction Working Group. For more on the working group and to see the application, visit this link: http://bit.ly/1bnMhed. All applications are due by Friday, December 13. photo by wallyg

Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition “Now 28 Pages” Online Tuesday Nov 26, 2023 →

By Neil W. McCabe

Why wouldn’t Charles D. “Charlie” Baker run for governor again in 2012?
After all, an arsonist always returns to the site of his crime—if only to enjoy the flames lapping over what was once the Massachusetts Republican Party.
Baker was not the first Republican leader to damage Continue reading Baker run for governor helps not GOP →

Juvenile arrest

Date/Time Reported Date/Time Occurred
11/19/2013 11:48:10 On or about 11/19/2013 11:48
Incident Type(s)/Offense(s)
(265/15A/A)A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON c265 S15A
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

‘Tis the season…to give thanks, seriously….

You have probably noticed that in the short time that I have been “back” at writing, there hasn’t been much blood spilled in this column. I haven’t actually said much, about much. Oh sure, there’s been a little reference here and there to people, places and things – all pretty innocuous in nature.

I like it this way – why on Earth would I want to put myself back into the “dramafest” again? I really don’t have the urge or the desire to directly or indirectly insult, inflame or ridicule anyone these days. It’s just not worth it.

Would it be fun to pull the pin on a few grenades and run? Yes… Would it help expose some people for who they really are? Maybe… Would it help remove the stigma by association some douche with the same last name has caused? Continue reading Reality Bites a ‘Villen by James A. Norton →

SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville—the ‘Innovation City’—is supporting the growth of next-generation industries that will fuel the 21st century economy with the creation of the Somerville Innovation Fund (the I-Fund), a $1 million loan program to support the growth of innovative businesses in the city. Continue reading INNOVATIVE BUSINESSES LOAN PROGRAM LAUNCHED BY THE INNOVATION CITY The City of Somerville makes $1 million available to support next-generation industries →

Join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston for the second in a series of community meetings to discuss your ideas for the renovation of Lincoln Park on Monday, Dec. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Argenziano School at 290 Washington Street, and will build on the discussion held on Oct. 30. The City plans to renovate Lincoln Park to provide necessary upgrades to the ball fields and playgrounds, and community input and feedback will be used to determine optimal design plans before implementation. Spanish and Portuguese translators will be available for the meeting upon request. For more information, visit http://www.somervillema.gov or call Arn Franzen in the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development at 617-625-6600 ext. 2500.

Center for the Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Avenue
5-7PM, Thursday, December 5, 2013
Free appetizers; excellent networking; free business card drawing; and cash bar.
Guests are welcome to bring unwrapped Toys for Local Children
Sponsored by Bonney Automotive and the Law Offices of Isaac M. Machado
Hosted by Dana Iacopucci of Cubby Oil and Energy
RSVP with name(s) and affiliation(s) of guest(s) to smackey@somervillechamber.org

Stephen V. Mackey, President/CEO
Somerville Chamber of Commerce
2 Alpine Street, P.O. Box 440343
Somerville, MA 02144
617-776-4100
smackey@somervillechamber.org
http://www.somervillechamber.org

(Somerville, MA) CPCU Credit Union employees dressed up in Halloween costumes on Thursday, October 31 to raise money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as part of the Costumes for a Cure fundraiser. In a week, CPCU raised nearly $500 between both branches and online; CPCU matched the donation for a total of $1,000. Continue reading CPCU Credit Union raises $1,000 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through their Halloween fundraiser. →

THANKS TO UNPRECEDENTED GAINS IN NEW COMMERCIAL GROWTH—MAINLY IN ASSEMBLY SQUARE
Residential and commercial tax rates to be lower in FY14; Significant shift in tax burden from residents to commercial properties keeps taxes low despite rising property values

SOMERVILLE – Somerville property owners are in for some good news regarding their tax bills. Real estate Continue reading SOMERVILLE TAX RATE LOWERED →

More shocking and disturbing news with more new alleged incriminating discoveries surfacing and dropped off at our front doorsteps again regarding the Somerville Department of Public Works Garage and yet with another alleged scandal this time involving scrap metal on city time with city vehicles using city monies to get the task done.
This particular scandal allegedly occurred from 2006 -2010 and yes, you got it right, nobody saw anything, ya right! Continue reading Here’s Your Weekly Dosage of Newstalk Shout Out Loud for Nov 26th, 2013 →

Ritchie arrest

Date/Time Reported Date/Time Occurred
11/21/2013 12:24:30 On or about 11/21/2013 12:24
Incident Type(s)/Offense(s)
(90/13A)SEAT BELT, FAIL WEAR c90 S13A
(94C/32C/C)DRUG, POSSESS TO DISTRIB CLASS D c94C S32C
(94C/32J)DRUG VIOLATION NEAR SCHOOL c94C S32J

Persons
Role Name Sex Race Age DOB Phone
VEHICLE OWNER (HOME)
ADDRESS: , MA (CELL)

OWNER/OPERATOR (HOME)
ADDRESS: (CELL)

Offenders
Status Name Sex Race Age DOB Phone
DEFENDANT RITCHIE, JOHN ANDREW MALE WHITE 23 11/15/1990 (HOME)
ADDRESS: 20 OAK ST. WESTWOOD, MA (CELL)

Vehicles
Role Type Year Make Model Color Reg # State
INVOLVED VEHICLE 2004 FORD TAURUS BROWN MA
Stolen $ Rec Code Date Rec Rec $ Rec By

Property
Class Description Make Model Serial # Value
DRUG 124.5 GRAMS MARIJUANA Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Carpinto arrest

105 MIDDLESEX AVE
Date/Time Reported Date/Time Occurred
11/23/2013 18:34:14 On or about 11/23/2013 18:34
Incident Type(s)/Offense(s)
(266/30/A)LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

Persons
Role Name Sex Race Age DOB Phone
VICTIM TJ MAXX, (HOME)
ADDRESS: 105 MIDDLESEX AVE SOMERVILLE, MA (CELL)

WITNESS (HOME)
ADDRESS: 105 MIDDLESEX AVE SOMERVILLE, MA (CELL)

Offenders
Status Name Sex Race Age DOB Phone
DEFENDANT CARPINITO, JOHN MALE WHITE 39 07/26/1974 (HOME)
ADDRESS: 18 GROVE STREET 2 CHELSEA, MA (CELL)
[ NO VEHICLES ]

Property
Class Description Make Model Serial # Value
EVIDENCE VARIOUS ITEMS (RECEIPT ATTACHED) 399

Officer Report: 13043716 – 1 / FARIA, M (273)
Date/Time of Report Type of Report Review Status
11/23/2013 20:09:11 INCIDENT APPROVED

Narrative
This is a summary of events that occurred on 11/23/2013 at approximately 6:34PM, I Officer Faria, along with Officer Diaz were dispatched to TJ Maxx, located at 105 Middlesex Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Brown arrest

Date/Time Reported Date/Time Occurred
11/20/2013 14:46:06 On or about 11/20/2013 14:46
Incident Type(s)/Offense(s)
(94C/32A/H)DRUG, POSSESS TO DISTRIB CLASS B, SUBSQ. c94C S32A
[ NO PERSONS ]

Offenders
Status Name Sex Race Age DOB Phone
DEFENDANT BROWN, CRAIG MALE BLACK 43 01/19/1970 (HOME)
ADDRESS: 30 BAILEY DORCHESTER, MA (CELL

Vehicles
Role Type Year Make Model Color Reg # State
INVOLVED VEHICLE 2013 CHEVY EQUINOX BLACK NJ
Stolen $ Rec Code Date Rec Rec $ Rec By

Property
Class Description Make Model Serial # Value
CRACK COCAINE 1
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Dos Santos arrest 11/23/13

The following is a brief summary of facts on the above date and time. The summary does not contain all minute details and is based on Victim statement.

While assigned to uniform patrol 664, I was dispatched to School Street, for a report of a Breaking and Entering, in progress. Uniform patrol 662 (Ofc. Soares), 663 (Ofc. Carr), 665 (Ofc. Perrone), S8 (Sgt. Macarelli) and S9 (Sgt. Marino), responded as back up. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Fabian arrest

Date/Time Reported Date/Time Occurred
11/24/2013 01:19:50 11/24/2013 01:15 to 11/24/2013 01:19
Incident Type(s)/Offense(s)
(265/13H)INDECENT A&B ON PERSON 14 OR OVER c265 S13H
(272/53/H)INDECENT EXPOSURE c272 S53

Persons
Role Name Sex Race Age DOB Phone
(HOME)
(CELL)

Offenders
Status Name Sex Race Age DOB Phone
DEFENDANT FABIAN, EVER IVAN DUBON MALE WHITE 25 08/12/1988 (HOME)
ADDRESS: 5 EVERETT AVE 2 SOMERVILLE, MA (CELL)
[ NO VEHICLES ]

[ NO PROPERTY ]

Officer Report: 13043766 – 1 / GUILLEN, G (304)
Date/Time of Report Type of Report Review Status
11/24/2013 01:44:14 INCIDENT APPROVED

Narrative
The following is a summary,

On November 24, 2013, I officer Gravin Guillen, along with OFC Jason Costa, were both in full uniform assigned to marked unit E-1. At Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Incident Type(s)/Offense(s)
(272/53/F)DISORDERLY CONDUCT c272 S53
[ NO PERSONS ]

Offenders
Status Name Sex Race Age DOB Phone
DEFENDANT CALIXTE, KIRBY MALE BLACK 20 12/04/1992 (HOME)
ADDRESS: 66 VERNON ST SOMERVILLE, MA (CELL)
[ NO VEHICLES ]

[ NO PROPERTY ]

Officer Report: 13043775 – 1 / GUILLEN, G (304)
Date/Time of Report Type of Report Review Status
11/24/2013 04:10:17 INCIDENT COMPLETED

Narrative
The following is a summary,

On November, 24, 2013, I, Officer Gravin Guillen, along with Ofc. Jason Costa, were in full uniform assigned to marked unit E-1. At approximately 03:38, we were dispatched to the La Quinta Inn #530 Cummings St. for a noisy and unwanted group in hotel room 530. E-4 operated by Ofc. Christopher Collete also responded.

Upon arrival, we spoke with the staff. They informed us that several Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

City of Somerville, Massachusetts
Joseph A. Curtatone
Mayor

November 25, 2013
Change is coming to Union Square. The opening of the Green Line Extension station by 2017 that our community has pursued for decades carries with it transformative potential. However, we do not want to transform Union Square into something else. We want to Continue reading Letter from Mayor Curtatone on Union Square Redevelopment →

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Somerville Pop Warner Last Game of 2013 Season with a final score of 32-6, Ladies & Gentlemen I present to you, your 2013 NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONS ~ SOMERVILLE POP WARNER A-TEAM!

By William Tauro

The City of Somerville is very blessed in many different ways.

Here in the city we have a wealth of many different active service clubs and organizations such as the Lions, Rotary, Kiwanis, the Masons and Eastern Star just to name a few.

Most of these clubs and organizations consist of many local residents as members all teaming up and doing the thing that they do best and that is helping people in need.

Another organization that hits close to home here in the Ville is The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts, Charted in 1638 by then Governor Winthrop.

Many Somerville. residents are and have been members of the Ancient Honorables for many years.

On occasion, they also serve as the governor’s honor. guard for visiting dignitaries.

There are over nine hundred members of the Ancient & Honorable Artillery. Company of Massachusetts, the. oldest charted. military unit in the. United. States.

It is the third oldest in the world.

Recently one hundred twenty eight members of the Ancients visited Moscow and St. Petersburg.

They were the first to carry the American flag to the Kremlin in ninty five years.

Their mission is to be good ambassadors.

They travel around the world honoring brave men and women who gave their lives for our country during time of war.

Photo below: Was taken in Russia this past year and all three gentlemen are Somerville Residents.

L to right: LT Jim Veneziano, LTC Larry Willwerth and CPT Joe Benoit in St. Petersburg, Russia

By William Tauro

Nine new Somerville Police Officers joined the ranks of the S.P.D after graduating from the M.P.T.C. LOWELL police academy on November 15, 2013 after completing 22 weeks of training.

A message from your vice president:

Sunday Nov 24th, was the last game of the 2013 season.The New England Championship…win or lose..We had a great season…it was our 50th Anniversary…had a record breaking 250+ kids…Welcomed lots of new people to our football family…We are still playing at the end of November….for some of the kids on the A-Team, this will be their last game….sad to see them go… 🙁 …but I see Great things for them in the future…But most of all…I hope every kid in the program has made friends and memories! ♥ #makingmemoriesthatlastalifetime!
Go VILLENS

Team A Somerville – New England Championship game was on Sunday at Lampson Field in Billerica, Massachusetts.

with a final score of 32-6, Ladies & Gentlemen I present to you, your 2013 NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONS ~ SOMERVILLE POP WARNER A-TEAM !

Save the date!

Sunday, December 1, 2013

2:00pm until 6:00pm

American Legion Post 388
163 Glen St, Somerville, MA, 02145

The Book Shop on Broadway thats located in Ball Square in Somerville hosted “The Carter Alan Event” the other night at the shop.

Carter Alan, an amazing gentleman gave a very informative talk about his book “Radio Free Boston: The Rise and Fall of WBCN.

He shared his memories about his 19 years at WBCN as well as great stories about legendary rockers like Stevie Ray Vaughn, Peter Frampton, U2 and even Bob Marley’s early years playing around Boston and many others local venues.

Below is a link to a story about Carter and the book that one of our Somerville neighbors, Ethan Gilsdorf wrote for the Boston Globe.

http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2013/11/06/carter-alan-wbcn-and-making-rock-radio/axyAT4JCeILrje2ZILF0JM/story.html

You can also pick up your copy of the Somerville News Weekly as well as a copy of Mayor Gene Brune’s new book “The Spirit of Somerville” everyday at the bookshop located in Ball Square!

Christina Vitale Nardella was born in 1920 in Gaeta Italy and married to the late Pietro Nardella passed away peacefully on November 23rd 2013 after a short illness.
In November of 1956 Pietro and Christina came to America where they took up residence in Cambridge Massachusetts. Christina is survived by her four children, Cosmo, Nancy, Joe and Sal married to Jenny with two grandson’s Peter and Jonathan.
Christina was an active member of her community and involved in different societies including the Saint Cosmas and Damian Society. She was also a member of the Third Order of St. Francis of Assisi.

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Beacon Hill Roll Call
Volume 38 – Report No. 47
November 18-22, 2013
Copyright © 2013 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved.
By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local representatives and senators on five roll calls from the week of November 18-22.

ALLOW EARLY VOTING (H 3772)
House 142-10, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that allows Bay State voters to vote up to two weeks before a presidential primary or election. Another key provision allows people to register to vote online.

Supporters said it is time for Massachusetts to join the 19 states that allow online registration and the 32 that allow early voting. They argued both changes will increase voter turnout.

Some opponents said they are Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call – Regular weekly report – Nov. 22, 2013 →

May is Preservation Month in Somerville each year and an opportunity to publicize, and celebrate all of the historic features in our community. One significant part of this month is the Preservation Awards Program which is uniquely different from other communities’ award program because it involves

Continue reading 2014 Nominations for Director’s Awards Extended and Interviews with 2013 Winners →

Better than black Friday: The Somerville High Holiday Craft Fair on Sat., Nov. 30. Stop by the high school field house from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to check out unique items. Admission is free and proceeds from the day will benefit the Somerville High School track team. http://bit.ly/18WALAJ

State Representative Denise Provost talks about Tufts University’s “PILOT” or “Payment In Lieu Of Taxes” to the City of Somerville on the next episode of Somerville Neighborhood News on 11/26 @7pm! Watch on Ch.3 or online at http://www.scatvsomerville.org/snn

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It all kicks off Thurs., Dec. 5 with the annual Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony on the City Hall concourse. Along with musical e…ntertainment, special guest Santa Clause will be stopping by to get everyone in the holiday spirit.

Later in the month you can join a trolley tour of spectacularly decorated houses in East or West Somerville during the Illuminations Tours. Tickets for the popular tours go on sale Mon., Dec. 2.

New this year is the Holiday Arts and Eats Festival on Dec. 6, 7, and 8. The festival will feature food trucks, a large holiday market including 60 artists, a 21+ event on Friday night and family-friendly activities and live music all weekend long.

For more information on any of these events: http://bit.ly/1e3OYiQ

SOMERVILLE – Help the Somerville Arts Council better understand the economic assets of the creative community in Somerville by participating in a quick community survey, launched with the UMass Center for Policy Analysis. .

The survey can be found at http://www.somervilleartscouncil.org/creativesurvey, is open to all residents and will be available through December 6. It takes only 12 questions and five minutes to complete.

“Much of our success at the Somerville Arts Council relies on us listening to the creative community in Somerville,” said Mayor Joe Curtatone. “This survey, the data we will gain and the completed report will help the Council and the City understand how much the creative community contributes to Somerville’s economic vitality. We’ve always known we have a wealth of creative people in our City and now we will be able to quantify that information.”

“Our programming seeks to reflect the rich cultural diversity of the City and the artists, designers, and performers who have made it home. Similarly the policies we push at the City level attempt to be responsive to the needs of local artists,” said Gregory Jenkins, Director of the Somerville Arts Council.

As Somerville approaches a crossroads regarding the type of change and development it expects, surveys and reports will help City officials and directors understand the needs of the creative community and identify points of leverage for policy intervention. Toward that goal, the City is launching this asset survey and analysis with the UMass Center for Policy Analysis.

Although there is no rigid definition of the creative economy, it essentially encompasses those businesses, organizations and individuals who produce and distribute cultural goods, services and intellectual property—from art, film, photography and music to architecture, advertising and jewelry design.

“Somerville is well-known for attracting and supporting artists, but we are always looking for new and innovative ways to expand our programs and policies,” Jenkins said. “While economic impacts are an inherently crude measure of artistic expression, they are an important part of the larger narrative of how creative activity increases cultural and economic well-being. This report will provide more clarity about the depth and breadth of the cultural communities economic assets, which can be leveraged to support not only their community but also the City at-large.”

The survey is available at http://www.somervilleartscouncil.org

Be sure to pick up this coming Tuesday, November 26th print edition of The Somerville News Weekly because you won’t want to miss “Newstalk Shout OutLoud” at all!

Many questions to be asked, even many more questions need to be answered!

We will also be bringing you very shortly in an upcoming issue a very disturbing, sensitive and some long-awaited “tell all stories of what happened, how and why as it unfolds!” One can only imagine!

Happy 75th Birthday to my wonderful Dad. Your a wonderful father, friend, grandfather,and so much more to so many, Thomas Lydon. Enjoy the day

Debi Lydon Mitrano

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On Wednesday evening, workers in darkness racing to decorate a first ever 20′ foot high Christmas tree at the Federal Realty Trust site of the new development mall at assembly Square in Somerville.

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Senator Patricia Jehlen
Second Middlesex District
State House of Massachusetts
Room 513
Boston, MA 02133

BOSTON – The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that will restore the value of the minimum wage in Massachusetts by increasing the minimum wage to $11 by 2016 and tying future increases to the Consumer Price Index for the Northeast region. The bill also increases wages for tipped workers to 50 percent of the minimum wage. Continue reading Senate Passes Bill to Restore Minimum Wage →

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Who will be lucky 4,000th Facebook Like winner of a $50 West 7 Bistro gift certificate!

Congratulation to Somerville Ward 6 Alderman Rebekah Gewirtz who has been selected to be honoree at the Greater Boston Labor Council annual dinner on Friday night, 11/22. Here are two links with more information about the event:

Click to access Municipal%20Dinner%20Ads%20and%20Tickets%20Flier%202013.pdf

http://gbclc.com/gblc-annual-salute-municipal-officeholders-dinner

Libby arrest
On November 12, 2013, I was in full uniform and assigned along with Ofc Monaco in Somerville marked unit 199 (Special Operations). While traveling East on Broadway, a public way within the city of Somerville, I randomly queried the status of MA reg 581NJ2, a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The vehicle came back active, however, the owners license status came back SUSPENDED for OUI. Ofc Monaco activated the emergency lights and siren stopping the vehicle on Blakeley Ave at Mcgrath Hwy, both Public Ways within the City of Somerville. I identified the operator as the owner, Ms. Jennifer Libby DOB 12/29/1986 (OLN#S79682827). I placed Libby under arrest for the above listed offense. She was transported to the station in Somerville marked unit 200, operated by Officer Teves. She was booked in the usual manner by Lt. A. Rymill. The vehicle was towed from the scene by Pats tow. I issued Libby MA criminal Citation R3373336 for Operating after Suspension for OUI (90/23).

By William Tauro

Some sad news to report that Somerville Lions Club Past President, Robert Hayden has sadly passed away this past week.

Robert Joined the Somerville Lions Club in 1984 and later served as president of the club in 1998 and 1999.

Robert served his county during WWII in Tokyo Japan while in the United States Navy aboard the USS Cunningham.

Then after the war had ended, he became the Register of Voters for the town Arlington as well as the chairman for the Arlington Republican Committee for the past twenty years in that town.

Somerville Lions Club President-Formor Somerville Mayor Gene Brune along with other Somerville and Arlington Lions Clubs members paid their final respects at a graveside memorial service on Wednesday.

The U.S. Navel Honor Guard were also present as Robert Hayden was lay to rest at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Arlington MA.

Using Kickstarter-like crowdfunding service designed for governments, City Holiday Fundraiser seeks to help low-income residents access healthy foods

SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville’s Mobile Farmers Market program needs your help—and a nifty online crowdfunding campaign makes it easy to give once during the holidays to provide meaningful help to low-income families all year.

Each week a truck carrying affordable fresh fruits and vegetables rolls up to Somerville’s two housing developments and a senior activity center and transforms parking lots into instant farmers markets with low prices that most struggling families can afford—but some still need more support. That’s why the Mobile Market, a program of Shape Up Somerville, offers matching funds for persons with demonstrated need, thereby doubling the purchasing power of low-income residents including those receiving SNAP and WIC support. But growing demand has already depleted the $5,000 in 2013 grant funding for the $10-$20 matching grants—just as federal cuts to food stamps programs are forcing families to make hard choices at the supermarket. By law, City funds cannot be used for the matching funds. So residents are being called on to donate to help fund the program through winter and next summer. Continue reading CITY, SHAPE UP SOMERVILLE KICK OFF “Citizinvestor” CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT MOBILE FARMERS MARKET SUBSIDY PROGRAM →

Annual Holiday Celebrations Kick off Thursday, Dec. 5 with Tree Lighting; Illuminations Tour to be Held Saturday, Dec. 14

SOMERVILLE – The holidays will come a little early to Somerville once again this year, with several celebrations planned throughout the month of December including the annual tree and Menorah lighting at City Hall, the Arts Council’s Illuminations Tour, and a first-ever “Holiday Arts and Eats” Festival at Assembly Row, sponsored by Federal Realty Investment Trust.

The City’s annual Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony will take place Thursday, Dec. 5 on the City Hall Concourse, followed by a meet and greet with Santa Claus in the Somerville High School Highlander Café (atrium entrance). On Saturday, Dec. 14, residents and visitors are invited to the Somerville Arts Council’s Illuminations beginning at 4:30pm. The popular tour takes attendees aboard trolleys across the City to discover some of the most brightly decorated homes throughout the City for the holiday season. Residents interested in having their homes featured on the tour should contact the Somerville Arts Council at 617-625-6600 ext 2985 by Friday, Dec. 6.

The tree lighting ceremony will feature musical entertainment by: the Somerville High School Band and Orchestra; the Somerville Community Chorus; El Sistema Somerville; and grade four students from the Arthur D. Healey Elementary School. Special guest Santa Claus will be escorted by the Somerville Fire Department for the ceremony and will be available for photos following the tree lighting. All children attending the ceremony will also receive a gift from Santa.
The annual Illuminations Trolley Tour of East and Central Somerville is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14, with tours departing from the City Hall Concourse beginning at 4:30 p.m. The 45-minute tours will showcase holiday light displays in our own Somerville. Tours leave from (and return to) Somerville City Hall where coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies are served. Entertainment at City Hall includes choral music and craft activities for children.

Trolley Tour tickets will be available at the Blue Cloud Gallery, 713 Broadway, beginning Monday, Dec. 2. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children and seniors. For more information, visit http://www.somervilleartscouncil.org.

Adding to the holiday fun in Somerville this year, the City of Somerville will join Federal Realty Investment Trust for its first annual Holiday Arts and Eats Festival on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6, 7, and 8. The festival will feature food trucks, a large holiday market including 60 artists, a 21+ event on Friday night and family-friendly activities and live music all weekend long. It will be hosted under a large heated tent at Assembly Row. For more information and schedules, visit http://www.assemblyrow.com/events .

For more information on the City’s holiday events, please contact Nancy Aylward at 617-625-6600 ext 2100.

Janeiro arrest

On November 12, 2013 at around 1pm, I was in full uniform on a paid detail assignment at the intersection of School and Medford Street ,Somerville. At that time, I observed an individual identified as Patrick Janeiro, near a white Chevy Traverse with Ma registration , parked at the intersection of School and Montrose Street, one block away from where I was positioned.Mr. Janeiro was riding a bycicle and pulled right next to the Traverse (Ma ). He later leaned the bycicle on a nearby fence and attempted to view the contents inside the motor vehicle. I placed myself out of Mr. Janeiro’s view, and observed him pull the rear passenger door of the Traverse open, and rifled through the contents on the back seat. He later opened the front passenger door and repeated the same behavior.
Mr. Janeiro appeared to have placed something in his jacket pocket and walked away from the vehicle. I made my way to Mr. Janeiro’s location and placed him in custody. The owner of the Traverse was identified as a . v did not immediately notice anything missing from her vehicle. Nothing was found in Mr. Janeiro’s jacket pockets

I later observed a Staples Reward’s card ( on the ground right next to where Defendant Janeiro was standing. v said the card was her property and she left it in the middle console of the vehicle. She also said she left the Traverse unlocked. It appeared that Defendant Janeiro removed the card from the vehicle.

Mr. Janeiro was transported to Somerville Police Headquarters where he was booked by Sergeant John Marino. He was charged with the crime of Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle in The Daytime to Commit a Felony (MGL Ch 266 s18).

Angulo arrest

The members of the Somerville Police Department Drug/ Vice Control Unit have been conducting an ongoing investigation regarding the criminal offense of sexual conduct for a fee. As an investigative tool the monitoring of various classified advertisements utilized to solicit sexual services is routinely conducted, in an attempt to curb the illegal sex trade in our city.

On November 14th the aforementioned advertisements were again monitored by members of the Somerville Police Department Drug / Vice Control Unit. While perusing through the assorted advertisements, an advertisement offering transsexual sexual services for a fee was observed. Insp. James Hyde responded to the advertisement via cellular telephone number (AKA Claudia). A female/male later identified as Mr. William Angulo quoted Insp. Hyde a fee of $200.00 per hour for sexual services. Ms/Mr. William Angulo also instructed Insp. Hyde to call him/her when he arrived at the hotel located at 30 Washington St. Somerville. Insp. Hyde called Ms/Mr. Angulo once he arrived at the hotel and she instructed him to go to room #500. Detectives Ariel Collazo, Detective James McNallly and I, Detective Shackelford set up surveillance within the hotel.

Upon his arrival to room #500, Ms/Mr. Angulo opened door #500. Ms/Mr. Angulo invited Insp. Hyde to enter the room. It was noted at this time Ms/Mr. Angulo was dressed in provocative attire. Once inside the room, Ms/Mr. Angulo displayed his/her breasts and encouraged Insp. Hyde to disrobe. At this time Ms/Mr Angulo attempted to submerge Insp. Hyde face between her exposed breasts. Ms/Mr Angulo proceeded to digitally grope Insp. James Hyde genitalia region. Ms/Mr Angulo conversed regarding anticipated sexual tryst and told Insp. Hyde he/she was equipped to do so having sexual protection ( condom ) available. Insp. Hyde as instructed by Ms/Mr Angulo placed a payment of $200.00 on a table currency which was monies drawn from the Somerville Police Investigative fund for one hour of sexual service. Ms/Mr Angulo proceeded to digitally display his/her anus and penal area.

Insp. James Hyde via a pre-arranged signal notified members of the entry team to enter the room and place the defendant Ms/Mr. Angulo under arrest.

Detective Hyde turned into evidence seven Condoms (various styles).

Ms/Mr. Angulo was transported to the Somerville Police Station via Somerville Marked Unit 200, Officer DeOliveira to be booked by, Sgt. DeGregorio.

Daniel Arrest

I was working in uniformed patrol in car East Two.I responded to a call for a man flipping out in the CPCU Credit Union.Upon my arrival the suspect had all ready left. I spoke with witness1witness 2and witness 3about the incident. I also have video and pictures from the video of the incident.
w1 stated that Mr. Daniel who regularly comes into the Credit Union,
as he was entering the Credit Union kicked in the bottom glass to the foyer door.
The Credit Union was open for business at this time. He then walked up to w2 and yelled that she had hung up on him. He had called earlier asking about his parents accounts,she had to put him on hold to answer another call,when she was able to get back to him he was no longer on the line.
w3 who is the Branch Manager heard the commotion and came out of her office.She saw that he was in an agitated state and that he was frightening her employees.Tiago Daniel told her that he could pay for the damage and that he could buy the bank and he could fight a hundred guys,he then turned and punched a framed picture breaking the glass and damaging the frame.
The panic alarm had been activated ,and also w1 who was upstairs was called and he came downstairs and stood between Tiago Daniel and the Credit Union employees. w1 heard Tiago Daniel say he could kick ass,fight one hundred guys . w1 said no one is going to fight we have called the police
Mr. Daniel then started emptying his pockets saying I have a lawyer and I can pay,he then handed w1 is business card and left the Credit union.
Mr. Daniel turned himself into the Police department where I placed him under arrest for Malicious Destruction of Property over 250> and for disturbing the peace.