Alan and Michelle Chen of “Lotus XPress”, Fresh Asian Cuisine Restaurant that’s located at 167 Broadway in Somerville.

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Congratulations to the Moss family on the dedication of the “SFP2 Delton (Pete) Moss US Navy Korea
And
Clara (Noni) Moss” Square!

The square was dedicated on Saturday, October 12th to the husband-wife for Delton’s service contribution in the armed services in the Korean Conflict and his wife Clara, a local hometown hero for saving a young child’s life in the City of Somerville when she was a crossing guard.

The sign hangs proudly outside the family residence at the Intersection of Richardson Street and Richardson Terrace in Somerville.

The dedication was provided by the city of Somerville to the Moss Family.

Congratulations to the entire Moss family for this honor!

Friday kicked off a long music weekend in Somerville. The HONK! Festival started last night with musical performances in Union Square, and continues into Sunday. For a full schedule of events (including in Cambridge and Boston), visit honkfest.org. Sunday afternoon RadioBDC is throwing a free concert in Union Square. “Live on the Square” starts at 12:30 with a line-up of local bands, including The Sheila Divine, American Authors, Sea Monsters, Speedy Ortiz, and Rhett Price. http://bit.ly/1hESeBw

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Dedication ceremony in Memory of the Michael J Callahan, Governor’s Councilor at Wrights Park at the Middlesex Fells Reservation in Medford.

Dedicated by Medford Mayor Mike McGlynn on October 12th, 2013 many attended to pay their respect to a friend and good man.

Michel Callahan passed away on June 6th 2007 at the very same time and day that his predecessor Terrence Kennedy got sworn into Michael’s former seat as Governors’s Councilor.

Michael had many friends and he was very will liked and respected everywhere especially in Medford and Somerville.

Michael was also a former aid to the late former Senator Dennis McKenna of Somerville.

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Friends taking care of friends at last year’s fair! Anna Raphael checking Flo Donoghue’s blood pressure. Didem Aytok and Abigail LaBonte helped out.

The Somerville Council on Aging’s Annual Health & Wellness Fair will be held on Thursday, October 24th at the Holland Street Center, 167 Holland Street. Exhibitors will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and include flu shots, blood pressure readings, chair massage, health insurance information, Healthy snacks and recipes, hearing and glucose screenings and so much more.  Guest speaker at 11:30 a.m. is Roberta Robinson who will be speaking on our theme: Live Better Each Day: Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies. Lunch is at 12 noon. Register by October 21st and be entered in a special raffle. RSVP 617-625-6600, ext. 2300.

The latest positive outcome of the collaborative efforts of the Somerville Council on Aging and Teen Empowerment is the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s choice to include them as a partner for the 2013-14 Symphony for Our City program. Each year, the BSO partners will up to 10 community-based organizations in the greater Boston area through an open application process. Being chosen as partners means that the Council on Aging and Teen Empowerment will be granted tickets to Symphony performances at Boston’s Symphony Hall and at Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts. Older adults and teens who may not otherwise listen to or appreciate symphony music will enjoy and learn about the music together. The first performance is scheduled for Friday, November 1^st. Continue reading Community Building Between the Generations →

By William Tauro

A Water Main break on New Washington Street in Somerville caused the street as well as a City of Somerville senior center, The Ralph and Jenny Center, to be closed on Friday.

Hundreds of people also lost water next door at the Cobblehill Apartment building complex until Somerville DPW crews connected water supplies from local nearby fire hydrants.

A broken pipe leaking sending thousands of gallons of water flowing beneath New Washington Street caused this big Columbus Day Weekend Mess.

DPW crews are working franticly to find the leak to restore water service abd to reopen the road and local buildings as soon as possible.

By William Tauro

Three feet of snow in Union Square?

Well actually it’s only a refrigerated truck’s frozen cargo that the driver had to shovel out of his trailer to let his cargo defrost.

Tge driver discovered the snow mounds that formed inside the trailer while making a delivery in Union Square.

The icing was caused when a thermostat malfunction within the trailers refrigeration unit thermostat got stuck and kept the compressor running constantly that caused the freeze over.

On a good note, after thawing out the cargo, the driver was able to make his delivery and even got to throw around a snowball or two while waiting!

Somerville residents eligible for vaccine; Vaccines offered Thursdays,
5-7 p.m. at the City Hall Annex beginning in October.
SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville’s Health Department announced this week the beginning of the 2013-2014 Flu Clinics. Beginning on Thursday, October 3rd, all Somerville residents ages three and older may visit the City Hall Annex at 50 Evergreen Ave. for a free flu vaccine between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. The clinics will be held weekly through December, or until the City’s supply of vaccine is exhausted. Additional clinics will be held in the following locations:
• 11 October: TAB Building, 167 Holland Street. 9:30 – 11 a.m. (ADA Accessible)
• 17 October: Ralph & Jenny Center, New Washington Street. 10 – 11 a.m. (ADA Accessible)
• 24 October: TAB Building, 167 Holland Street. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (ADA Accessible)
• 26 October: 268R Powderhouse Blvd. 12 – 2 p.m.
Clinics are open for residents and non-residents ages three years and older. Mist vaccinations are available for those ages 49 years and younger in addition to injected vaccines. While there is no charge for vaccinations, attendees are asked to bring an insurance card if available. Residents requiring additional assistance or other accommodations should contact the Health Department at 617-625-6600 ext. 4300.
The City will add or adjust clinic schedules as necessary, and more information can always be found at http://www.somervillema.gov or by calling 311.

“Monster Mashed-Up @ SomerStreets” includes costume parade, chainsaw pumpkin carving, Oktoberfest and more.

SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville will host the final event in the 2013 SomerStreets series with a celebration along Somerville Avenue on Sunday, October 20, from noon to 4 p.m.  “Monster Mashed-Up @ SomerStreets” will feature a costume parade for residents of all ages, 100-pound pumpkins carved by chainsaw artists, Oktoberfest, MilkRowCemetery tour, live entertainment, craft fair and more along Somerville Ave. from Union Square to Wilson Square. Continue reading FINAL “SOMERSTREETS” OF 2013 PLANNED FOR SOMERVILLE AVE. 10/20 →

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While I’ve lived in Somerville for a while, I have never really found part of it that I felt at home in. I have lived in several different wards since I moved to Somerville in 2002, and I have had the privilege of witnessing a lot of its growth and evolution. I’ll admit my husband and I have fallen a bit in love with Ward 5 since moving here, its unique mix of single and multi-family homes, contrast of ages and ethnicities, and amazing potential going into the future. We love to walk through the Ward, see the progress on the community path, and watch the seasons pass. We also love to talk with people, and discuss what is going on in Somerville and hear their thoughts. This happens just about anywhere. Outside my business if I’m cleaning or working, while walking to and from Davis Square, if people are willing to strike up a chat, and in our many local restaurants and bars, if people are so inclined. Continue reading Letter To The Editor →

By William Tauro

Eddy Halloran of the City of Somerville DPW’s Anti Graffiti Unit is keeping the city free and clear of all that annoying graffiti.

While we were there watching from our window seat booths at Kelly’s Diner on Broadway in Ball Sqaure, Eddy was fast at work.

He was out front cleaning all the unwanted graffiti off of all the mail and news boxes as well as off of the light poles!

For more bigger and tougher jobs like exterior walls and buildings, Eddie has an amazing machine mounted on the back of back of his Somerville Department of Public Works truck.

He has a state of the art power washing machine that power blasts out a mixture of environmental friendly cleaning solutions mixed with baking soda to clean off deep down graffiti of walls as well!

By William Tauro

Recently I was asked to write an article regarding the 30th anniversary of the bombing of Beirut.

I was asked this by a very good friend of mine, Somerville Police Officer Robert Hickey who not only as a US Marine who served in Beirut, but also of a person, a very good person who’s heart is with the Marine Corps, the brave men, women and children who lost their lives in that brutal assault!

Yes of course I could’ve written the article, but after reading Robert Hickey’s letter that he sent to me, which by the way actually made a tear or two in my eye, I thought “wow, he described it all in a nutshell and what better way to get the word out, but by his very own words that came from his heart!”

So please ladies and gentlemen, remember our fallen heroes who lost their lives on that day. The brave, innocent men, women and even children who will never be forgotten!

Robert Hickey wrote:

“Billy, this October 23rd is the 30th Anniversary of the Beirut Bombing. It was the first terrorist attack targeting Americans and Somerville lost Richard Gordon there. Although I served in Beirut I did not know Richard on a personal level. Richard is the last resident buried in the Veterans Cemetary across from Clarendon Hill Towers.

As a fellow Beirut Veteran our first duty is to remember so I am asking if you would write something that commemorates the sacrifice paid by these Marines.

It was the heaviest single loss of life since Iwo Jima, we lost 241 Brave Souls to a frustrating peacekeeping Mission.

It is a difficult time of year for those who served in Beirut as well as family of those that made the Ultimate Sacrifice.

This Oct 20th General Al Gray will be the guest speaker at the Massachusetts Beirut Memorial, we lost 9 from the State. Please, if you can do a nice piece and remember Richard Gordon, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,
Hick”

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The Motorcycle Riders Foundation held its annual conference, the “Meeting of the Minds” during the week ending September 28. Attended by a contingent of Massachusetts Motorcycle Association (MMA) members, this conference was the original meeting which launched the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) some 29 years ago. At that initial meeting were several key members of the then Modified Motorcycle Association of Massachusetts (founded in 1975), who became early founders and board members of the MRF. The MMA’s continuing dedication to and vigilance for the Motorcycle Rights Movement was recognized by the MRF at this year’s conference. Continue reading MMA Honored at 2013 MRF “Meeting of the Minds” →

Somerville’s Board of Alderman is set to hold a moment of silence in recognition of Deanna Cremin’s life as well as her untimely death.

In March of 1995 Somerville resident Deanna Cremin was murdered while walking home from her boyfriend’s house. She was seventeen years old. Her body was found behind an elderly complex on Jacques St. just two blocks from her home.

This kind gesture made by the board is also a showing of support for Deanna’s Mother Katherine’s eighteen year long pursuit of justice for her daughter’s murder. Continue reading Somerville Board Of Aldermen To Recognize Deanna Cremin, Hold Moment Of Silence →

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Middlesex County Assistant Register of Probate, Phil Colameta ass reg went for some recent surgery last week. We wish him all the best for a speedy recovery.
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Speaking of the Registry of Probate, Register Tara DeCristofaro and her hubby Eric are expecting another baby! This will be their second child and when we asked Tara, if she knows if it is going to be a boy or a girl, she replied “We believe in Santa Clause so we will just have to wait to find out!”
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Happy Birthday greetings are going out to a few Villens out there in the Ville this week! Continue reading Newstalk Shoutout Weekly for Oct 8th, 2013 →

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Congratulations to the Norman “Stony” Stone, Mayor Joe Curtatone, the city of Somerville and everyone involved with the Somerville Boxing Club who co-hosted and made it possible for the good people of Somerville and the world to see the finest fighters at work earlier this month at Club Royale in Boston.

The event gave you three action packed bouts and a chance for Somerville Boxing Fans to come out and support their local fighters!

The club is a fantastic opportunity to get kids involved and keep them off the streets!

Follow and support the Somerville Boxing Club and it’s events, “Because you’ll love it!

The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office and Rolling Thunder Massachusetts Chapter 1 have dedicated a POW/MIA Chair in Billerica to bring awareness to the over 91,000 U.S. Service Members unaccounted for since World War One.
The chair – which will remain unoccupied – was unveiled in a ceremony held in Billerica’s Vietnam Veterans Park, Monday, October 7. The park is directly across the street from the Middlesex House of Correction, where the chair will be placed in the lobby for visitors and staff to see.

“While we hope and pray the families of all missing service members are someday reunited with their loved ones, this chair will serve as a poignant and constant reminder that families across the county and the country continue to wait for their loved ones to return home,” said Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian.

Rolling Thunder hopes to have chairs placed in every community across the Commonwealth. The chair dedicated Monday by the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office is the first to be dedicated by a law enforcement agency in Massachusetts, according to Rolling Thunder President Joe D’Entremont. Chairs have previously been dedicated in communities such as Melrose and Stoneham, as well as in sports facilities including Fenway Park, the TD Garden and Gillette Stadium.
Monday’s dedication was attended by members of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Veterans Service Office, Rolling Thunder, and the Town of Billerica.

By William Tauro

The title of the article obviously referring to the views of the newly constructed apartment complex at Assembly Row in Somerville that are now obstructed by a building being constructed directly in front of its windows blocking its views.

Over the past month or so the newly constructed gigantic office building sprang from the ground up which seems like overnight to neighbors down at the Assembly Row construction site.

Not even thirty days ago this office building was nowhere to be found and the buildings behind it had clear views of the calm waters of the Mystic River, otherwise known to some as “Somerville’s Waterfront!”

Once you have your altar complete, you can personalize it and pay tribute to the loved one of your choice
Photo When you are finished, Place a photo of the person to whom the altar is dedicated on the top level of the altar, in the center. If the altar is dedicated to more than one person, you can have several photos, or if your altar is not dedicated to anyone in particular, the photo can be omitted and it will be understood that your altar is in honor of all your ancestors.
Flowers You can place flowers in vases or pull the petals out and scatter them over all the surfaces of the alter at The Somerville Arts Council.

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The turn around that is located beneath the Route 93 overpass that sits in between on both sides of the road between Broadway and Mystic Avenue near the Mt Vernon Restaurant in Somerville tgat jeads down to the Assembly Square Mall got a much needed facelift.

When recently revamped only a few years ago, some graffiti artist overtook controll of the wall’s exterior and used it as a giant blackboard.

Recently this week a gigantic mural overlay was affixed to the concrete graffitied over walls of the underpass and created a breath of fresh air with a wonderful masterpiece for commuters to look at as they are passing by coming to and from Rt93 while passing by Assembly Square!

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A tornado watch is in effect for parts of western Massachusetts, according to the National Weather Service.

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“This photo was used on our sister news publication Bostonnewsgroup.com on a story we wrote and we are very proud to have it entered into our “Favorite Photo of the Day”series!

The story was about a local Somerville Bikers club, a hard working group of guys, Americans, good people like you and me, who formed a human wall around the Medford funeral home last spring while Boston Marathon Bombing victim Krystal Campbell’s funeral services was taking place! The bold move by the bikers was to discourage and keep members the United Baptist Church away from a scheduled protest to take place at her funeral!” And guess what? It worked, they never showed up!

“These guys deserve a metal and recognition for a job well done! And for a good deed that we will never forget as Somervillians!”

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• Back to horse drawn cars in Somerville.

  

  • Because this was before Medford street was torn out for the overpass I’m not sure if they are heading North or South on Cross Street.

    

Save the date Tuesday, October 8th
6-8pm Alderman-at-lodge Bill White Fundraising Event

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Former Somerville Mayor/ Registrar of Deeds turned successful author of his new book “The Spirit of Somerville” Gene Brune was bestowed the honor on Sunday for the grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony of a new business opening in Somerville.

KenkDo, Somerville’s new Holistic Health Care Clinic Continue reading KenkDo, Somerville’s New Holistic Health Care Clinic Opens It’s Doors In The Ville →

Photo: Laila Ramirez Tlatelpa of Team Somerville weathered the storm and walked the walk for Boston Making Strides.

By William Tauro

Thousands joined the Boston Making Strides Annual Walk Against Breast Cancer walk in Boston on this rainy Sunday and helped put an end to breast cancer!

At the Boston Making Strides event, participants were able to honor breast cancer survivors, remember those we have lost, raise breast cancer awareness, and support breast cancer fundraising.

Their efforts didn’t only go towards helping save the lives of others but will also have a positive impact on their own lives.

Whether they were a breast cancer survivor or one of their friends or loved ones who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, their life has likely been affected by this common disease. Continue reading Somerville Walks Boston Making Strides Annual Walk Against Breast Cancer →

Somerville Ward 6 Alderman Rebekah Gewitz was also in the bridal party.

Carl Sciortino Jr. and Pem Brown – As published in the New York Times.com

October 6, 2013

Carl Michael Sciortino Jr. and Francis Pemberton Brown were married Saturday evening at the Old South Meeting House, a museum in Boston. Marc Solomon, a friend of the couple who received a one-day solemnization certificate from Massachusetts, officiated.

Read More:  http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/06/fashion/weddings/carl-sciortino-jr-and-pem-brown.html?smid=fb-share&_r=2&

By William Tauro

With Halloween only a few weeks away and fast approaching, the Ville is already getting into the Halloween spirit with stories from the unknown.

Not only was Somerville home to “Halloween’s Home Town Boy” “Bobby Picket,’song writer of the famous Halloween theme song “The Monster Mash,” but maybe some other visitors as well possibly dropped in from beyond and maybe never left?

Here are just a few UFO sightings below that were claimed to be seen over the Somerville MA in past years and one even produced a video of a UFO!

Enjoy!

Somerville, MA Crazy UFO spotted in Somerville MA. This Youtube video was uploaded from an Android phone. on Mar 2, 2011 (Warning may contain some un-UFO foul language)

Here are the nearest sightings (5 miles radius): Somerville, MA!

Somerville , MA Sighted on Sunday 01. January 2012 Continue reading Number of UFO Sightings Counted 122,282 and Growing, Some Over Somerville MA →

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   21 Somerville High School students participated in the “Adventures in Biotechnology” program at Biogen Idec’s Community Lab past this summer.

   Discovering breakthrough biotechnology and exploring cutting-edge science and medicine is our mission at Biogen Idec. As part of our commitment to science education, we open our doors to local students so they can make a breakthrough of their own: Science is exciting! Continue reading Somerville High Students Explore Adventures in Biotech →

By William Tauro

Movie stars Cameron Diaz and Jason Seagal were spotted around Somerville’s Davis Square area having lunch one day this past week.

later that same day they were also seen walking around the Tufts University Campus!

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Check out Somerville Oktoberfests — promoted by the Chamber’s Dining & Nightlife Group !

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“In loving Memory of Somerville’s Angel Deanna J. Cremin”

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Friday night’s CelebrAsians Benefit Fashion Show at Somerville’s “Dance Union” located on Bow Street in Somerville was a huge success!

This event was hosted by AWFH to
engage, empower and enable Asian women who are impacted by cancers.

Fifteen Asian cancer survivors were sharing their inspiring stories and modeling
the creations of leading Asian designers.

Boston Mayor Thomas Menino as well as Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone both had representatives available from their offices both to present citation awards to the event organizes for a job well done!

Somerville’s own Senator Patrica Jehlen also attended the event and received a round of applause from the audience who were there for Asian Women’s Health and supporters of AWFH!

The event was also co-sponsored in part by The Somerville News Weekly and BOSTON NEWS GROUP.com

Continue reading CelebrAsians Cancer Walk On The Runway at the Dance Union In Somerville! →

At the Mini Maker Faire (Union Sq Plaza) Saturday, October 5 from 3 to 7 PM

By William Tauro

Great time and an overwhelming show of support at the Dave Martini and Nick Peters Scholarship Fund event at the Dante Club in Somerville on Friday night!

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Middlesex Sheriff’s Officer Robert Wright was recognized October 4 by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the corrections community for his heroic efforts while off-duty following a double shooting in June 2012.

Officer Wright, of Medford, was presented with the Medal of Valor at the Massachusetts Correctional Employee of the Year Awards Ceremony at the State House. He was one of several corrections professionals honored from across the state.

A trained Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Officer Wright was at a park in Cambridge on June 3, 2012 when he heard gunfire erupt nearby. Running towards the sound of the gunshots, Officer Wright found a fatally wounded teenager and immediately began performing CPR. He continued his efforts until Cambridge rescue personnel arrived on scene and relieved him. A second wounded teen was attended to by additional rescue personnel.

“Unarmed and off-duty, Officer Wright responded to a highly dangerous and unfolding incident not knowing who – or what – he would find,” said Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian. “His actions that evening were extraordinary and exemplify the very best of those in the corrections field.”

Earlier this year, Officer Wright was also recognized by both the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office and the Cambridge Police Department for his actions during this incident. Officer Wright was presented with the Humanitarian Award at the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office 2013 Employee Recognition Ceremony in May and was presented with the Allen McPherson Citizens Services Award by the City of Cambridge Police in June.

Celebrate the DIY ethos Saturday at the Mini-Maker Faire in Union Square. Come by from 3 to 7 p.m. to see some of the cool things being made in Somerville and maybe pick up a skill or two that will turn you into a maker. Oh, and watch out for robots. http://bit.ly/15OEAqd

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The Beyond the Call of Duty Award was formed to recognize an individual that exc…eeded expectations usually for a specific act. In an exceptionally rare circumstance do you identify an individual, such as Deputy Chief Paul Upton, who has gone above and beyond the call of duty on a daily basis for the past 30 years. Deputy Paul Upton started his career in 1983 with the Somerville Police Department and has held almost every position within the Department. Deputy Upton has received numerous awards and accolades during his years of service and has served as a mentor to law enforcement officers throughout the state. Deputy Upton is perhaps best recognized for his commitment to Homeland Security and recognized as a leader in this area. Deputy Upton has been the primary source behind the establishment of the Emergency Operations Center and his leadership has been tested and proven during a number of potential catastrophic events. The Department wishes Deputy Upton the best in his retirement and the community thanks him for his 30 years of service which were well beyond the call of duty.
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Thomas Pasquarello, Chief of Police

On Oct. 5th, a public art tour celebrates our new public art map! 

Thanks to Emily Bhargava and Alison Frazzini, we have a spanking new interactive public art map, sponsored by the city, the Arts Council and Shape Up Somerville. Check it out and find out where the goggled man is below. And if there is public art you know about but isn’t on the map, just snap a photo of it and add it to the map. We want this map to grow!

On Sat, Oct. 5th there will be a public art tour that begins at 10am in East Somerville. All the details here

By William Tauro

On Thursday evening, Middlesex County Register of Deeds, Maria Curtatone hosted a fundraising event at the Independent Restaurant in Union Square Somerville.

Friends, relatives supporters, elected officials as well as candidates for office from five different surrounding cities and towns came to Somerville to show their support for the South Middlesex County Register of Deeds Maria Curtatone.

Maria Curtatone was elected to office last September and has successfully completed her first year in office as register.

Curtatone’s office is located at the Middlesex County Registry of Deeds/ Probate Courthouse in East Cambridge and her office consists of a six-year term.

By William Tauro

Thursday evening’s Somerville Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Event at Orleans Restaurant in Davis Square was another big Chamber success!

Chamber members, guests of members and new newcomers enjoyed the evening in Davis Square as they had a wonderful networking opportunity to meet other local business representative from within the Somerville business community.

The Somerville Chamber of Commerce “Business After Hours” event happens every first Thursday of the month in a different local business location within the City of Somerville.

This month’s event was sponsored by Great Hill Dental of Holland Street in Somerville!

Come see Jim Plunkett at his very best so please save the date for the David Martini and Nick Peters Schoolrship Fund Raiser on Friday October 4th from 6-4 at the Dante Club on Craige Street in Somerville.

By William Tauro

Members of Local Union District Council 35 Painters Union are protesting the opening of the new AMC Theater in the new Assembly Row development project at Assembly Square in Somerville.

The union is claiming that AMC Theaters are hiring out-of-state nonunion workers to construct, tape and paint the new cinema thats located and soon to open at Assembly Square.

Friday Oct 4th from 7-10pm at “Dance Union”, 16 Bow Street Union in Somerville

CelebrAsians is a benefit fashion show hosted by AWFH to engage, empower and enable Asian women who are impacted by cancers.

Fifteen Asian cancer survivors will share their inspiring stories and model the creations of leading Asian designers.

Be a champion for Asian women’s health and a supporter of AWFH!

Emcee: Janet Wu, Reporter/Anchor at WHDH-TV/7NBC

CelebrAsians is a benefit fashion show hosted by AWFH to

Fifteen Asian cancer survivors will share their inspiring stories and model the creations of leading Asian designers.

Be a champion for Asian women’s health and a supporter of AWFH!

Emcee: Janet Wu, Reporter/Anchor at WHDH-TV/7NBC

See more at: http://celebrasians2013.eventfizz.com/content/3889/celebrasians2013#sthash.vLWUfWZs.dpuf

By William Tauro

If your a little older like me, some of you may remember these predictions from the movie “Back To The Future II.”

I remember my wonderful high school days like they were yesterday!

Growing up in and around the city streets of Cambridge and Somerville as a kid and life was good.

I distinctly Remember going to see this movie with an old junior year high school date at the old Fresh Pond Movie Theater in Cambridge.

Who would’ve thought it would’ve been reality check it out!

“What’s Come True”

“A baseball team in Miami Florida?”

“Handless and/or wireless video games”

“Our obsession with 3D movies and sequels”

“Handheld tablet computers”

“Video conferencing”

“Wall-mounted widescreen televisions”

“Being consumed with personal electronics”

“Multiple TV channels”

“Performance enhancers being a major problem in Sports”

“Compost fuel”

“Flying cars”

“Hoverboards”

“Dehydrated food”

Yet
Five years from now, Marty McFly will show up in Hill Valley to save his kids. We wanted to see just how prophetic Zemeckis was in 1989, when he designed Hill Valley: 2015. Find out after the jump!

http://gawker.com/5667202/11-things-from-back-to-the-future-ii-that-actually-came-true-and-3-that-havent-yet

The Somerville News Weekly is also on it’s way to reach that milestone as well!

“The Results Are In”

Winning Boston News Group.com Facebook Readers:

“Michelle Sinclair” was the 1000th Like!!! ,”Jolly Spamhead” was the 999th!!!, “Deb Shea Fede was the 998th Like!!!”

All three winners will receive a prize!

$50.00Gift 99 Restaurant Certificate or being the 1000th Like.

$25.00 99 Restaurant Gift Certificate for the 999th Like!

$10.00 Dunkin Donut Gift Card for the 998th Like!

“We Did It”!!!!!!!!!

“Thank You All!”

A 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condominium at 181 Cedar Street is available for purchase to qualifying low to moderate-income households. Qualifying buyers must live or work full-time in Somerville and have a household income at or below 80% of area median income. For more information, including income guidelines, visit: http://bit.ly/17342Zi

BostonNewsGroup.com & The Somerville News Weekly Proudly Supports:

“RESPOND”

Please Join Bostonnewsgroup.com & The Somerville News Weekly at this Wonderful Event!

The RESPOND Gala is on October 18th at the Hotel Marlowe in Cambridge!

Here is the link to be part of it!

http://www.respondinc.org/2013-responding-to-domestic-violence-gala

We’re very sure that many of you out there are wondering what’s exactly is going on here at the “News” with all these fancy new names and new owners, so here it is in a nutshell and nothing more so we can all move on!

Recently the two owners of The Somerville News have split up as business partners here in the Ville and both have gone on their separate paths to venture out into the news media industry world on their own.

Publisher Donald Norton moved onto The Somerville Times and Publisher Bill Tauro moved onto The Somerville News Weekly & Boston News Group.com as publisher of both publications as well as Publisher of Modern Cop Magazine and Political Agenda News Magazine.

In a statement, Bill Tauro stated “Even though we both at times clashed and bumped heads, we were friends when we became partners and co-publishers back in 2004 of The Somerville News and as far as I’m concerned, we are still friends to the very end and I have the upmost respect for Donald Norton!” “I wish Donald, his new partners and their wonderful staff all the best with The Somerville Times!

Continue reading Newstalk Shout Out Loud Weekly For Tuesday October 1st →

By William Tauro

On Monday September 30, 2013 Deputy Chief Paul Upton retired from the Somerville Police Department after serving 30 years of distinguished service. Deputy Chief Upton has been a deputy chief at the department since 2008. Paul was the consummate professional which included being the department’s “Public Information Officer.” who’s responsibility was to as well as being a deputy chief, he had to deal with the media and inform the public, especially the good citizens of Somerville of any and all newsworthy events.that impacted their lives that involved the Somerville Police Department.

Paul Upton will be missed around the staion and we here at The Somerville News Weekly thank him for all his years of service to the Somerville Police Department and especially for a “Job Well Done!”

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   There’s still time to have your ideas drawn up on the big boards! Today is the second day of the East Somerville design charrette (here’s a recap of day 1: http://bit.ly/18LbJVP). We’ll be in our makeshift design studio at 122-124 Broadway until 8 p.m. tonight on Tuesday, so come by to help shape the future of East Somerville.

“Happy Anniversary Frank & Shiela Santangelo”

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• Joe Curtatone

  

  The Mayor’s Report: Somerville, MA – September/October 2013

   

  Mayor Joe Curtatone of Somerville, MA talks about Assembly Row, Broadway construction and his height!

   Click Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_we16J644T8&feature=c4-overview&list=UUA4fw6KOQ44_I5p9sFOmqfA

Save the date & have breakfast with the author,

Former Somerville Mayor/Middlesex County Register of Deeds Gene Brune at his next book signing!

Oct 8th at 9:00am & Oct 9th at 10:00am

Pignones Café
319 Main St, Stoneham, MA

Former Somerville Mayor Gene Brune signs copies of his book. “The Spirit of Somerville” at an event at the bookshop in Ball Square last week. More than 100 people, Including State Treasurer Steve Grossman came out to the event.

For More information visit our website: http://www.spiritofsomerville.com

Photo left to right: Ellie Blute, Teresa Cardoso, Gene Brune and Natalie Vieira.

Photo by William Tauro as shown in the Somerville Journal 9/26/13 print edition.

William Tauro

Expect delays all week and presumably all winter long on and under the McGrath O’Brien Highway in Somerville as work crews continue to sandblast, paint and repair the aging and decaying overpass.

The project itself is a major overtaking that may last through this coming winter and well into the spring and maybe through the summer of 2014 as well!

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   Somerville Youth Hockey Association is hosting a sign-up this Monday September 30th from 6-730 and Wednesday October 2nd from 6:30-7:30 in the lobby of the big rink.The program starts Saturday October 19 -March 8, from 8AM-11AM.

   The cost of the program is $25 for Somerville residents and $150 for non-residents.

   All players must have the proper equipment to attend.

   For more info please visit www.SomervilleRec.com

This summer we released the results of a six-month study of Somerville’s accessibility, but we need your feedback as well. The second of two public meetings to gather community feedback is scheduled for Thurs., Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. You can also send questions and comments to ADA Coordinator Betsy Allen at 617-625-6600 ext. 2323 or by email at ballen@somervillema.gov. You can read the full study here: http://bit.ly/1hhLWb5.

Fall Greetings Friends and Neighbors,

This Tuesday, October 1st come celebrate both the wonderful warm and sunny weather (in the 70’s during the day!) AND all of the terrific events that Historic Somerville
co-sponsors with the City of Somerville to highlight our rich and very diverse ethnic heritage! Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt in Davis Square will generously donate 10% of everyone’s purchases made on Tues. Oct. 1st to Historic Somerville. They are open from 11am to 10pm and are located in the Davis Square Plaza on Elm St. , opposite Chipotle, and next to the Starbucks Coffee Shop. If you have never been before, here’s a chance to try their yummy offerings, with multiple flavors of frozen yogurt and add-ons which you make yourself and can have fun creating! If you are a regular, like me, then here’s a great excuse to indulge and help out a worthy cause.

And speaking of worthy causes, you could even make a whole evening meal, and go to Flatbread Pizza on Dover St. and enjoy dinner to support the Friends of Somerville Public Library and then afterwards save room to get dessert by walking across the parking lot to Orange Leaf Yogurt!

If you have a Facebook account and are willing, we sure would appreciate you going to Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt fundraiser in Davis Square to help spread the word.

Cheers, Brandon

By William Tauro

The chief of the Somerville Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of former Somerville Firefighter Robert Galvin Sr. – Tower 1 retired.  Continue reading Somerville Firefighters Mourn Passing of Retired Brother →

“Fenway Park Boston Strong”

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By William Tauro

Hi everyone don’t forget this October is Oktoberfest here in Somerville!

With Dynamite Oktoberfest Celebration Festivities Happening All Week Long!

October 4-5that the Precinct

October 4-5-6th at the Independent

October 5-6th at the
Olde magoon’s Saloon

October 6th at Redbones

October 11-12-13th Honk Festival Activities Street Band don’t miss it for more on all the activities go to that Somerville Chamber of Commerce website at:

www.somervillechamber.org/‎

Please visit http://www.somervillechamber.org/index.htm

Dear Friend,

I want to thank you for all the support that you showed me throughout my political career, especially over the past several months, and for the honor to serve as both your School Committee Representative and as the current Ward 1 Alderman. You put in an incredible amount of work for me, and I will always remember the amazing effort of the work that we did. Continue reading A Message From Maureen Bastardi Alderman Ward 1 →

The Annual Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness Month is this Wed., Oct. 2, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Public Safety Building, 220 Washington St. Join the Office of Somerville Commissions in raising awareness of domestic violence and the resources available to victims. This year’s speaker is Corey Yarbrough of the Hispanic Black Gay Coalition. Anti-violence agencies will be in Union Square starting at 5:30 p.m. to share information. http://bit.ly/1blpfSl

Steve is a great guy and he will do a fantastic job in Ward 1and we wish him all the best!

Steve Roix Campaign Event at Casey’s tonight (Monday, September 30th) on Broadway in Somerville at 5:30pm

Somerville High Makes Two-Level Leap to Level 1 Designation; District’s Student Growth Percentile Surpasses Nearly All Districts with 1,000 or More Students; Notable rise in number of students scoring advanced or proficient in Math and English Language Arts Continue reading Somerville Public Schools Show Phenomenal Growth on MCAS →

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   Art instructor Kathy Harvey shares with us five different artists and how we can be inspired to create beginning with Georgia O’Keefe and her flowers.

Please join us at the Chamber’s next Business After Hours at Orleans, 65 Holland Street, Davis Square sponsored by Great Hill Dental 5:00 – 7:00 P.M., Thursday, October 3, 2013. Free appetizers, excellent networking. Bring your business cards for drawing. Members and their guests welcome. Treat your colleagues and clients! RSVP with name(s) and affiliation(s) for you and your guest(s) to smackey@somervillechamber.org

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   Learn about Union Square’s rich history and diverse architecture today during the walking tour “From Bow Street to Brickbottom.” Meet in Union Square on the traffic island across from Citizen’s Bank at 2 p.m. on Sunday September 29th from for  2-4:30pm tour . To start the tour. http://goo.gl/mwTvVE

Sunday, September 29th 8:00am until 5:00pm

Overcast 52°F.

We are playing at our home field, Dilboy Stadium, 110 Alewife Brook Parkway, Somerville, MA.

ALL TEAMS ARE PLAYING AT DILBOY

STARTING @ 8:00am

Game Starts:
E- Team 8:00 am (need to be at field 7:00 for practice)
D- Team 9:30 am (need to be at field at 8:30)
C- Team 11:00 am (need to be at field at 10:00)
B- Team 12:30 pm (need to be at field at 11:30)
A- Team 2:00 pm (need to be at field at 12:30)
F- Team. 3:30pm. (Need to be at field at. 2:30)

Team Note:

Please follow the rules at our home field during the games. All players must go onto the field by crossing on the carpet, NO CLEATS on the track, NO Gatorade, Bags or Back Parks on the field.
All families please take a seat and don’t stand on the walk way. We must keep the walk way clear for emergencies.
Good Luck to all teams.

Free event

Mark your calendars: The East Somerville by Designcharrette is coming up and we need your ideas. Join planners, city staff, and your neighbors Mon., Sept. 30th through Wed., Oct. 2, to talk about the future of East Somerville. The charrette is taking place in a currently vacant storefront at 122-124 Broadway and will feature open studio time, discussion groups on specific topics, and Spanish and Portuguese translation in the evening. For more information on the upcoming charrette:http://bit.ly/16eyEN7.

The results are in and Somerville Public Schools showed phenomenal growth on MCAS tests in 2013. Being the data lovers that we are, we’ve been going through the numbers and have found lots of great news in the latest test results. Some highlights include: Somerville High made a 2-level jump to a Level 1 Designation; the district’s Student Growth Percentile surpassed almost all districts with 1,000+ students; there was a notable rise in the number of students scoring advanced or proficient in math and English language arts. For more analysis and some cool charts, visit:http://bit.ly/1eJOBxd.