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Somerville, MA, Dec. 17 – For the 18th year in a row, about 1,000 residents and visitors climbed aboard trollies to visit “illuminated” houses all over Somerville on December 13.
Continue reading Behind the Scenes at the Illuminations Tour in Somerville →

Miller arrest Age 32

On the above time and date, while assigned to marked unit East 2, I along with several units responded to Highland Ave (Somerville Hospital) for Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Top: St. Benedict’s Rectory, Arlington St
Middle: Christmas Chicken, Adams St

Bottom: Frosty the Snow Man, Walnut St

By Charlie O’Rourke

Senior Gabrielle Etienne continued her strong throwing in the Shot Put with a fourth place at the Holiday Challenge held on Saturday December 27th at the Continue reading Somerville High Track athletes set personal bests at the Holiday Challenge Track Meet. →

It’s Back By Popular Demand!

Date to be announced so don’t miss it!

Coming Summer 2015!

By Charles O’Rourke

Nicole will lead the team along with fellow juniors Camille Gooden of CT and Jacilyn Briggs of NH.
Continue reading 2013 Somerville High School Graduate Nicole Genard Selected As One of The Captains of the Northeastern University Womens Track Team →

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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 39 – Report No. 52 December 24, 2014 →

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CITY TV 13/22
Wednesday, December 31
Continue reading EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS – SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE: CABLE CONNECTION City TV (13/22) & Educational Channel 15 (15) →

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday to Nancy Noble-Barletta, Bobby Martini, Frank Benson, Terri Latta, Hung Goon, Harry Agritha, Bob Boudreau, Dan Dennis Kallis, John Reidy & Jeannie Cooper and Diane Nazzaro!

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Happy 1st Wedding Anniversary to our very own Lynda and Jamie Norton who tied the knot a year ago with that very photogenic memorable Union Square wedding that over Facebook that week! Congratulations from all of us here at The Somerville News Weekly!

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, December 27, the 361st day of 2014 with 04 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:12 and sunset is @ 4:17. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1831 – British naturalist Charles Darwin set out from Plymouth, England, aboard the HMS Beagle, on a five-year surveying expedition of the southern Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Steve Roix, a long time Somerville resident with two of his own young children here in the city that attend Somerville Public Schools.
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Steve Roix Ward 1 Somerville School Committee Member →

BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY AWARD is presented for outstanding dedication and effort for the month of December 2014 to:
Continue reading Two Somerville Police Officers Presented “BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY AWARD” →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, December 25, the 359th day of 2014 with 06 to follow. Today is Christmas Day. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:2 and sunset is @ 4:16. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 336 – The first recorded celebration of Christmas on December 25 took place in Rome. Church fathers designated December 25th, the birthday of the popular pagan god Mithras, as Jesus’s official birth date. The celebration of the birth of Christ also took over the pagan winter solstice holiday, which, like the birthday of the sun god Mithras, fell in late December. From thereon, December 25 was to be observed at a holy mass, or “Christ’s Mass.”
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

SOMERVILLE, MA (December 23, 2014) – This Sunday, just in time for the end of regular-season football, Tony C’s Continue reading Tony C’s Sports Bar & Grill to Open in Somerville’s Assembly Row A scratch kitchen with something for everyone →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, December 24, the 358th day of 2014 with 07 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:11 and sunset is @ 4:15. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1814 – The War of
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Somerville Top Inspector Violates Property Owner Rights
Continue reading This Weeks Choice for “The Village Idiot!” →

December 23rd 2014 Somerville News Weekly Print Edition OnlineTo read December 23rd, 2014 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online click on link!December 23rd 2014 Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

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CITY TV 13/22
Wednesday, December 24
9:00am:​City Hall Christmas Tree Continue reading EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS – SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE: City TV (13/22) & Educational Channel 15 (15) →

By William Tauro

This past Monday, December 22nd at Somerville City Hall, the School Committee voted to finalize the contract with the new Superintendent, Mary Skipper.
Continue reading She’s In, Somerville’s New School Superintendent, Mary Skipper →

Tis the season – to let the bad parts of your past go and be done with the drama.
Continue reading Reality Bites by James 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
Continue reading Cooking with Jonathan By Jonathan Jolicoeur →

Charles O’Rourke

The Somerville High Girls Track Team defeated Greater Lawrence Vocational in the fieldhouse on Monday December 22. The score was SHS 66- GLV-18. The Highlanders won every event during the competition except for the relay. Winning their events were Jackie Eloi – Hurdles, Melissa Sanon in the Dash & High Jump, Saragrace Magre in Continue reading Somerville High Girls Track Team defeated Greater Lawrence Vocational →

Happy 60th wedding anniversary to Brydie and Ron Glejzer from all of us here at The Somerville News Weekly!

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Assembly Row and Union Square have moved on to the second round of Curbed Boston’s annual Neighborhood of the Year Voting. Assembly’s taking on Boston’s Fort Point and Union faces Downtown Crossing. Show your Somerville pride by casting your vote.

Curbed Boston wrote: By Tom Acitelli

Continue reading Curbed Boston Cup Round 1 Results: Buh-Bye, Eastie →

Help Around Town platform allows Pocket Change program to
match young adults with local businesses

SOMERVILLE –The City of Somerville’s “Pocket Change” workforce development program for low-income, Continue reading CITY JOBS PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME YOUNG ADULTS PARTNERS WITH LOCAL JOBS SITE →

Greetings,

In this season of joy, family, love and good will, we extend to you our thanks for your continued support.

May your Holiday and New Year be the best of times.

KyAnn Anderson
Joe Lynch

Greater Somerville
Somerville Community Access Television

Hendsbee arrest age 63

I was in uniformed patrol in East two and was dispatched to Putnam Rd for a motor vehicle accident. I arrived at 83 Putnam Rd and observed a blue Ford Escort license plate Ma 3596BX which had struck from behind a parked Vehicle Ma 428BE7. I further observed Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Francey arrest age 22

On Friday December 19, 2014, I, Officer Matthew Khoury was patrolling in marked unit East-4. At approximately 1:00 A.M., I was dispatched to the area of James Street and Pearl Street for Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

New policies, in effect immediately, introduce “clean and lien” program for repeat offenders.
Continue reading UNSHOVELED SIDEWALK FINES INCREASED, UPDATED SHOVELING TIMELINE INCLUDED IN NEW SNOW POLICIES →

By William Tauro

At noon time on Monday a motor vehicle exiting the Prospect Street Bridge apparently lost control and crashed into the Dunkin’ Donuts building that’s located on Somerville Avenue in Union Square.

Continue reading Dunkin Donuts Somerville Evacuated After Car Crashes Into Building’s Gas Line →

Novoa arrest age 41

On Tuesday, December 16th, 2014, I, Officer Christopher Collette was assigned to Somerville marked unit East Four. At approximately 20:50 hours I was dispatched to the area of 415 Medford St. for the report of a Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Cormier arrest age 54 and lee arrest age 32

On Tuesday, December 16, 2014, I was working in marked unit East-1. At approximately 1:20 P.M. I was en route to self initiate myself on a directed patrol of the Home Depot. The purpose Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

12/16/2014 13:36:50
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MYSTIC AVE
CORMIER , DAVID
314 OCEAN AVE MARBLEHEAD MA
CONSPIRACY TO VIOLATE DRUG LAW
Continue reading Somerville police arrest log Dec 15 thru 22 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, December 22, the 356th day of 2014 with 09 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:10 and sunset is @ 4:14. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1775 – The Continental Navy was organized in the American colonies under the command of Ezek Hopkins.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

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Community planning series started December 17th at the Old Post Office Building 237 Washington Street

We are pleased to announce the schedule for the “Somerville by Design” Continue reading Somerville by Design: Union Square →

Superstars modelling their Superstar capes. Capes by 13mL designs: https://twitter.com/13mldesigns
Learn more about the Artists of the Month here: http://somervilleartscouncil.org/artistmonth/2014

The newest rising star in Somerville is in Ward 1, Alderman Matthew McLaughlin!

Since Matt took office less than a year ago, he has done an excellent job in ward 1!

His constituents love him, he is doing a fantastic job and Ward 1 is moving in the right direction!

You can surly tell that Matt really cares about Somerville and especially for his ward and the people in it.

Keep up the good work Matt because you’re a true leader and a keeper!

We here at the Somerville News Weekly salute you for everything that you do to make Somerville a better place.

Congratulations!

By William Tauro

Graffiti vandals spray-painted this building belonging to Jim’s Heavy Duty Service on Joy Street this past week.

Police are investigating the occurrence.

Happy Birthday greetings going out to many Villens in the Ville this week! Happy Birthday to the following “Party Animals” The ever so popular Terri Martin, Paul O’Meara, Mariluce Alves Braga, George Landers, Jim Henry, Christina Perrotti, Victor Ng, Ricky Salvia, Bridget Capobianco, little Jamieson and Frankie and Shiela Santangelo’s son Joshua Furtado who just turned 12yrs old!

Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

Happy Holidays From Nancy, Joey, Patrick, James, (and Cosmo too, but he had hockey) and Mayor Joseph Curtatone.

Pictured here above with the U.S.Marines Toys for Tots Representatives from L to R: Somerville Lion’s Club President Bill Tauro, Somerville Kiwanis Club President Tony Ciccariello and Somerville Rotary Club President Jenison Wallace

By William Tauro

This past Thursday afternoon, the Somerville Kwanis Club hosted its Annual Tri-club Luncheon for Toys for Tots at the Mount Vernon Restaurant in Somerville.
Continue reading Somerville Kiwanis Club Hosts Its Annual Holiday Tri-Service Club Luncheon →

Christmas in Somerville. A great time of the year.

Top photo: Albion St

Middle photo: Bartlett St.

Bottom photo: Monroe St

Winter Recess starts next week. All schools will be closed December 24th through January 2nd. We look forward to welcoming
students back to class on Monday, January 5th. Have a great holiday and a restful break. See you in 2015!

News & Notes
Continue reading Connections: A Newsletter from the Somerville Public Schools – December 19, 2014 →

“The three amigos from Ward 5”
Sent in by our readers!
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Somerville Songwriter Sessions at the Armory Cafe celebrates its third anniversary with a concert featuring founding members Bethel Steele, Jan Luby, Beth DeSombre and Terry Continue reading Somerville Songwriter Sessions Anniversary Concert at Armory Cafe Sat Jan 3 →

By Charles O’Rourke

The Somerville High Girls Track team competed in the MSTCA Winter Festival Track meet on Saturday December 20, which was held at the Reggie Lewis

Continue reading Somerville High Girls Track News →

Somerville Rotary Club President Jenison Wallace and the Somerville Rotary Club members wish everyone a safe and Happy Holiday Season!

The Somerville Kiwanis Club wants to extend its best wishes to the Somerville Community for a Happy Holiday Season and Peace, Happiness and Prosperity in the New Year.

President Tony Ciccariello

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, December 21, the 355th day of 2014 with 10 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:10 and sunset is @ 4:13. The New Moon is exact @ 8:37 PM. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 68 – Vespian, a general, entered Rome and was named emperor by the Senate.

1620 – The Pilgrims of the Mayflower went ashore for the first time at present-day Plymouth,Massachusetts.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, December 20, the 354th day of 2014 with 11 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:09 and sunset is @ 4:13. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1790 – The first successful cotton mill in the U.S. began operating at Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

This past Friday the Somerville Department of Public Works held their 2014 Ugly Sweater Contest Breakfast.
You be the judge in who the winner should be.

For 1- to 4-family homes, new program aims to increase energy efficiency; Programs to be offered for owners and renters starting in early 2015.

SOMERVILLE – Furthering its goal to reduce residential energy consumption by 20 percent by the year 2020, and in Continue reading CITY SEEKS ENERGY MANAGEMENT PARTNER FOR RESIDENTIAL WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM →

Photo:Lions Club President Bill Tauro displays a lump of coal that club members gave him as a prank gift at a recent charity event!

Join the Somerville Lion’s Club and have fun while supporting great local causes!

Call to join the Somerville Lions Club: 617-293-2016

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, December 19, the 353rd day of 2014 with 12 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:09 and sunset is @ 4:13. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1154 – Henry II was crowned king of England.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By Martin Polignone

Cobble Hill held its annual Christmas party at the Holiday Inn this past Wednesday night. Before being treated Continue reading Cobble Hill Apartments Annual Christmas Party →

7 Days a Week Customers Can Sit and Eat In or Purchase Meals To Go From Carol Ann’s Bake Shop, Fisherman’s Net, Salsa’s and The Sausage Guy
Continue reading STOP & SHOP ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF FOUR LOCAL RESTAURANTS IN ITS MCGRATH HIGHWAY SOMERVILLE STORE →

Somerville Neighborhood News # 29

Dec. 16, 2014 – Go behind the scenes to meet some of the people who decorate their homes for the Illuminations Tour, learn about Somerville’s bid for the Audi Urban Future Award, get the latest on the law that would limit overcrowding of Tufts student apartments, learn what kind of changes might be in store for the Brickbottom neighborhood and walk with the hundreds of students and neighbors in the December 5th march from Davis to Central Square that blocked traffic and said “Black Lives Matter!” These stories and more on Somerville Neighborhood News #29.

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By John Charles O’Rourke

Results from the Medford meet which was held in our Fieldhouse on Wednesday Dec 17.
Continue reading SHS Track Medford Meet Results →

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 39 – Report No. 51 December 19, 2014 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, December 18, the 352nd day of 2014 with 13 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:08 and sunset is @ 4:12. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1787 – New Jersey became the third state to ratify the Constitution of the United States of America.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

He was adopted by Janice Cormier; when his owner and former owner of Hub Comics, James Welborn, passed away in 2011.

We will miss you, Bubba.
November 2, 2002 – December 13, 2014,
Rosalee Zammuto

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This past Tuesday night, Somerville Lions Club President Bill Tauro and the Somerville Lions Club hosted their annual holiday party at the Mount Vernon Restaurant in Somerville.

Continue reading Somerville Lions Club Annual Holiday Party →

By William Tauro

This past Tuesday evening, Mayor Joseph Curtatone and the City of Somerville held its annual ceremonial lighting of the Hanukkah Menorah on the City Hall Concourse.

The Menorah was lit on the first night of Hanukkah, and will remain lit until December 24th.

*Programs and broadcast times can change due to event addition or cancellation.

CITY TV 13/22
Wednesday, December 17
9:00am:​SomerViva em Portugues
9:30am:​Aldermen at Work
Continue reading SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE: CABLE CONNECTION City TV (13/22) & Educational Channel 15 (15) →

Hevan Patel will be opening the first Which Wich restaurant in the Boston area, located at 410 Artisan Way in Continue reading Somerville:Which Wich Superior Sandwiches Opening First Restaurant in Boston Area →

Asheville NC Kora player to team up with NH based flutist for an evening of soul soothing music.
Continue reading Somerville Music/Arts/Culture event, 1/10 →

Assembly Row will be running a #ShareItWinIt promotion during which they will give away one $500 gift card and 3 $100 gift cards to Instagram Continue reading #ShareItWinIt Part II at Assembly Row Somerville →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, December 17, the 351st day of 2014 with 14 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:07 and sunset is @ 4:12. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1777 – France recognized American independence.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Looking for the perfect holiday gift to show your Somerville pride? Look no further! The City is now offering a brand new, full color, and machine washable Continue reading Community Note: Historic Somerville Afghans on Sale for Holiday Season →

Seasoned community and housing development professional to lead efforts to
address broad range of City’s housing needs including the
City’s Sustainable Neighborhoods affordable housing initiative
Continue reading MICHAEL FELONEY SELECTED TO HEAD SOMERVILLE HOUSING DIVISION →

Somerville Public Schools students learn basics of computer programming in District-wide program, join millions world-wide in largest learning event in history
Continue reading More than 4,600 Students and Volunteers Participate in 2014 Somerville Hour of Code →

Photos from Tuesday’s fire at 83 Belmont Street courtesy of Somerville FD

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Happy Birthday greetings going out to many Villens in the Ville this week! Happy Birthday to Kaleigh Rose Roche, Vanessa Leigh Oppedisano, Mary Byrne Snow, Bailey Burlamachi, Carol Siciliano Bailey, Lea Bowler Hardy, CRL Lacey, Cheryl Callahan, Joe Nargi, Kathy Barrett-Pitcher, Brooke Scannen, Joe Pereira, Debbie Rushing, Maria Curtatone, Claudette Moussa, Bruna Araujo M, Adam Roselando, Leo Bracken and Kim Brown!
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

By William Tauro

This past Wednesday night, Ward 1 Alderman Matt McLaughlin hosted a fundraising event at Casey’s Bar on Broadway in Somerville.

It was a standing room only crowd of Matts supporters at the event who showed the new alderman how much they really appreciate him.

Since Matt took office less than one year ago, he has done an excellent job in ward 1!

Congratulations to our grandson Matthew Kreimeyer who is a star in school! He was chosen by the Boys & Girls Club of Woburn to represent the town at the Mark Wahlberg Foundation this past Sunday.
We are very proud of you Matthew, Nana & Gramps Kreimeyer of Somerville
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Congratulations Photo of the Week →

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
Continue reading Cooking with Jonathan By Jonathan Jolicoeur →

Our condolences go out to the Cremens Family for the loss of Joe Cremens who sadly passed away this past weekend.

Joe was a fantastic guy who was always there for everybody when they needed him.

Joe had many friends here in Somerville and he will never be forgotten.

Joe’s wake will be this Friday at the Carr Funeral Home 220 Bunker Hill Street Charlestown, Ma. from 4pm-8pm, and his funeral Mass on will be at St. Francis De Sales in Charlestown on Saturday at 10am

Pereira arrest age 37

On Thursday, December 11th, 2014 I was assigned to marked unit E-4. At approximately, 9:21 P.M. I was dispatched to the corner of Dartmouth Street and Medford Street (both public ways in the City of Somerville) for a Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Woods arrest age 54

On Sunday, December 14, 2014, I was on duty and assigned to the Assembly Row area as A-2. At approximately 5:46PM, Officer Capasso, Officer Cicerone and I were dispatched to the Kmart store located at 77 Middlesex Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Joseph Arrest age 19 and Jackson arrest age 18

On December 13, 2014 at approx. 7:30 PM I was dispatched, along with Officer Capasso, to Target at 180 Somerville Ave for a reported shoplifting. Upon arrival I was met by Loss Prevention Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Grasso arrest age 29

On Saturday, December 13, 2014 I Officer Samir Messaoudi was assigned to marked unit East-2. At approximately 7:30 P.M., I was dispatched to Dante Club located at 3 Dante Terrace, Somerville for an assault. The following Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

McCutcheon arrest age 24

On the above time and date I was assigned to marked unit East 3. While traveling north bound on Walnut Street, a public way in the city of Somerville, I queried MA registration 459 XA2 From the MDT located in my cruiser. The status of the registration was revoked, due to an insurance cancellation.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Due to pre-scheduled meetings, there will be no walk-in flu vaccination clinic at the City Hall Annex on Thursday, Continue reading Community Note: Flu Clinic Schedule Changed for Week of Dec. 15 →

December 18th, 2014 at 7pm
SHS Auditorium, 81 Highland Avenue
World Percussion Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble
Drumline, Chorus, Band, Jazz Band, Hand Bell Choir and Orchestra!

Annual celebration of America’s first flag raising to be celebrated by City officials, residents, and “George Washington” on horseback.
Continue reading 239th GRAND UNION FLAG RAISING ON PROSPECT HILL, JAN. 1 →

Killackey arrest age 31

On December 12, 2014, at approximately 5:51 P.M., while working a paid detail at Twin City Plaza in full uniform, I was dispatched along with Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Somerville Museum Annual Holiday Party pictures
Continue reading Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray →

Owners of historic properties in Somerville can purchase plaques at Continue reading HISTORIC PROPERTY PLAQUES AVAILABLE THROUGH HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION →

Please join Mayor Joseph Curtatone for the annual ceremonial lighting of the Hanukkah Menorah on the City Hall Continue reading Somerville Menorah Lighting Dec. 16 at City Hall Concourse →

by Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone in response to swastika graffiti found on a Tufts University building Saturday morning:
Continue reading Somerville Mayor Curtatone Statement on Swastika Graffiti at Tufts →

By William Tauro

A Somerville bicyclist was involved in a motor vehicle accident on Holland street this past Sunday.
Continue reading Bicyclist Hit By Motor Vehicle in Somerville →

The Somerville Kiwanis Club held its annual Head Start Christmas Party on Tuesday, December 9th at the Holiday Inn.
Santa Claus greeted and met with seventy Head Start children and their families. All children were presented a gift sponsored by individual Kiwanis Club members.
Pizza was provided and a good time was held by all.

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, December 15, the 349th day of 2014 with 16 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:06 and sunset is @ 4:12. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1654 – A meteorological office established in Tuscany, Italy, began recording daily temperature readings.

1791 – The Bill of Rights, the first 10 Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

12/08/2014 14:30:13

DERBY ST
JUVENILE
7 SEWALL STREET SOMERVILLE MA
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20
Continue reading Somerville Police Arrest Log Dec 8 thru 15 →

Publisher/Coach DFDickerson​Volume No. /26 ​Indoor Issue No. /2​Date 12/12/2014

Coach D’s Comments
Somerville 58​ Chelsea 28
We welcomed a new season with a new Continue reading SHS Indoor Track & Field News →

Here are the results from the Chelsea meet which was run at Medford HS on Thursday Dec 11. Chelsea and Greater

Continue reading SHS Track Chelsea Results →

Mary Dober, Joann Gallo, Hazel Evans and Teresa Connolly, four lovely ladies dedicated to this city and help make it the fine city that it is!

Pictured here with TV Reality Star Arthur Wahlberg from the hit A&E Series “Wahlburgers”at a recent “Toys for Local Children” charity event, these four ladies continuously support just about every good cause that’s out there.

They participate in all activities with our Council on Aging Community and they are always there for their fellow neighbors!

We here at the Somerville News Weekly salute you for everything that you do to make Somerville a better place.

Congratulations!

Photos by Rosalee Zammuto

By William Tauro

This past Sunday morning, hundreds of runners starting out in Davis Square took part in the 5K run/walk Marathon Sports Somerville Jingle Bell Run through streets & squares of Somerville, ending back in Davis Square.

Continue reading 2014 Marathon Sports Somerville Jingle Bell Run →

The SPD is looking to identify the pictured individual in reference to a B&E of a Motor Vehicle that occurred on 10/26/14 at Assembly Row. It is Continue reading Somerville Police Department’s Weekly Most Wanted : →

For $20 you can get four dozen cookies (a mix of chocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin, and macaroons) ready for pickup on Dec. 23 – just in time for Santa. The Culinary Continue reading Somerville High School’s Culinary students are standing by to help you through the holidays →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, December 14, the 348th day of 2014 with 17 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:05 and sunset is @ 4:11. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1819 – Alabama joined the Union as the 22nd state. At that point, there were 11 slave states and 11 free states.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Cobble Hill residents Henry Ferreria and Rita Beaudette with Alderman Dennis “Santa “Sullivan

By Martin Polignone

This past Saturday, Cobble Hill elders were treated to Christmas carols and cupcakes sponsored by Ward One Alderman Matt McLaughlin.
A group of youths from Teen Empowerment sang traditional songs, recited a Christmas poem, and gave a spectacular trumpet performance.
Continue reading Having a Wonderful Christmas Time at Cobble Hill →

WE ARE COMMITED TO FINDING YOU THE PERFECT LOAN COMPANY TO SUIT YOUR AUTO FINANCE NEEDS.
GET A GREAT AUTO LOAN WITH US TODAY!!!
Continue reading TOP GEAR MOTOR GROUP SOMERVILLE →

Congratulations to Hannah Johnson of Somerville/Burlington, a volunteer at the Somerville Boxing Club for becoming a national champion cheerleader with the Elite Burlington Cheerleading Team for taking first place at the National Cheerleading Competition at the ESPN Center in Florida!

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, December 13, the 347th day of 2014 with 18 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:04 and sunset is @ 4:11. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1474 – Isabella and her husband, Ferdinand of Aragon, were proclaimed Queen and King of Castile.
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Photo: Somerville COA Director Cindy Hickey with Mayor Brune at book signing

By William Tauro

Former Somerville Mayor Eugene Brune held a book signing at the Culinary Arts Senior Breakfast on Highland Avenue this past Tuesday morning.

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By William Tauro

Over one hundred Somerville seniors enjoyed a fun filled afternoon at the Annual Somerville Councle on Aging Christmas Party that was hosted by the members of the Winter Hill Yacht Club this past Wednesday.

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The Somerville Community Preservation Committee will hold two community meetings in January to gather public input on which project Continue reading Calendar listing: Somerville Community Preservation Act Community Meetings →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston, Ward 3 Alderman Robert McWatters, and the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning Continue reading Community Note: Union Square Streetscape Meeting Thursday, Jan. 8 →

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.
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More amazing musical performances are coming up this week. Please join us!

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Thank you to everyone who came to Johnny D’s last night for the 10th Annual Christmas Cavalcade for the Homeless! Thank you especially to Chandler Travis Philaharmonic and the many other musicians who donated their time and talent. There was a great crowd, and wonderful, spirit-filled music for the season.
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