On the above time and date, I was dispatched along with E3 to Summer St. for a report of family. Upon arrival at the residence, we proceeded to the Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Former Ward Six Alderman Colonel Mark Cremin 2014 Grand Marshall for Memorial Day Parade Sunday May 25, 2014

Somerville native and US Army Colonel Mark Cremin will serve as Grand Marshall of this year’s parade.
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Real Life Somerville Police Stories
I Officer. Teves, was working in full uniform assigned to marked motorcycle unit East 4. At approximately 6:35 PM I along with West 5, which was operated by Officer Gardner were dispatched to Derby St. for an alleged altercation. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Real Life Somerville Police Stories
On May 12, 2014 at about 6:16 p.m. I was dispatched to Hawkins St. & Somerville Ave. on a report of two drunk males down on the sidewalk. On my arrival I observed two males sitting Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Taste of Somerville at Davis Square

The Taste will feature 50+ notable restaurants, breweries, and farmers! Check out participants, current sponsors & event details at http://www.tasteofsomerville.com where there is a link for you to order tickets today for colleagues, friends, and family! Follow us on Twitter at @tastesomerville.
Thanks,
Stephen
Taste of Somerville 2014 will be held outside at 50 Holland Street, Somerville, MA
on Wednesday June 4th, 2014 from 5:30pm-7:30pm.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, May 19, the 139th day of 2014 with 226 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:19 and sunset is @ 8:02. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
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Somerville Presence at the 100 Club

Photo by Joseph “Photo” Fortunato
Melissa Hurley Sullivan, popular wife of Somerville Alderman-at Large Dennis Sullivan photographed here with, Norman Knight, founder and President of the “100 Club of Massachusetts” as he celebrated her birthday last week.
The 100 Club is made up of business and political leaders of Massachusetts that started in 1959 inspired by the death of police and fire officers.
The Club began to assist the fallen hero’s in scholarships, summer camp programs for their children and various vocational guidance through the years.
The “100 Club” still operates today with meetings throughout the year.
PorchFest Somerville 2014
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, May 18, the 138th day of 2014 with 227 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:20 and sunset is @ 8:01. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1642 – Montreal, Canada, was founded.
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Saturday Afternoon Rollover in Front of 292 Lowell Street Somerville
Somerville High School Prom “Class of 2014”
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Our Team Massachusetts Congratulations on Job Well Done
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Mayor and Ward1 Alderman Reaching Out
Today’s Weather in the Ville
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, May 17, the 137th day of 2014 with 228 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:21 and sunset is @ 8:00. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
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Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 39 – Report No. 20 May 12-16, 2014

Copyright © 2014 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved.
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local representatives on five roll calls and local senators on six from the week of May 12-16.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 39 – Report No. 20 May 12-16, 2014
Somerville COA Calendar of Events

SAVE THE DATE:
Some exciting events in the coming weeks:
YOGA by Noah: Thursday,May 8th through Thursday, June 5th – Yoga is back and open to all. Join us on Thursday mornings starting at 9:00 Continue reading Somerville COA Calendar of Events
Somerville COA Seniors at the Ralph and Jenny Devitto Senior Center Photos
ResiStat: Do you live in East Somerville

Do you enjoy pizza and data? Then join Mayor Joe Curtatone, Alderman Matt McLaughlin, City officials, and your neighbors Monday night for the Ward 1 ResiStat community meeting at the East Somerville Community School. The meeting starts at 7 p.m., but stop by at 6:30 for refreshments and a chance to chat with other attendees.
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SOMERVILLE POLICE BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY AWARD
SOMERVILLE POLICE BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY AWARD
is presented for outstanding dedication and effort for the month of April 2014 to
Det. Kilsarys Leguisamon
…
Detective Kilsarys Leguisamon has been a member of the Somerville Police Department for the last eight years and is currently assigned to the Family Services Unit. During a recent investigation, Detective Leguisamon was relentless in her endeavor to seek the truth in an incident involving the alleged sexual abuse of a juvenile female perpetrated by her mother’s live-in boyfriend.
Continue reading SOMERVILLE POLICE BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY AWARD
SFD Testing Out the Equipment
Today’s Weather in Somerville
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, May 16, the 136th day of 2014 with 229 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:22 and sunset is @ 7:59. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
The 13th Annual Massachusetts Motorcycle Association Ride “Storm The State House”
On Thursday morning over one hundred motorcycles assembled on New Washington Street in Somerville at the Somerville Lions Clubhouse.
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GBL Championship Meet Girls Track
The results of the Greater Boston League Championship meet. Just like during the Indoor Season, our girls came through at the biggest meet of the season. winning meets like this is a Continue reading GBL Championship Meet Girls Track
SHS Senior Day Photos
Remembering Somerville’s Robert “Skip” Trahey
SFD Rescue Simulations in Somerville
On Tuesday, the Somerville Fire Department conducted a simulated emergency rescue at the Somerville
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WAR ON RATS: CITY TO DISTRIBUTE UNIFORM TRASH CARTS

Delivery of rodent-resistant trash carts to begin in June
SOMERVILLE – To help control the rodent population and reduce the city’s solid waste tonnage, the City of Somerville will begin distributing uniform trash carts to residential units in June. Every household that receives trash service from the City will be Continue reading WAR ON RATS: CITY TO DISTRIBUTE UNIFORM TRASH CARTS
Save The Date: The Somerville Lions Club Presents “A Night of Comedy and Fun at Giggles
Is Old Somerville Dirty Politics Back by Unpopular Demand?
Banners are being displayed in various sections of the city by the same three or four protesters that have been noticed by some and explained by none.
The message on their banners is very clear that reads “Wrong for Union Square” , “No National Development” and “No Federal Realty”.
Continue reading Is Old Somerville Dirty Politics Back by Unpopular Demand?
Greater Somerville
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, May 15, the 135th day of 2014 with 229 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:25 and sunset is @ 7:58. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Mars, Saturn & Jupiter.
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Today’s Weather in Somerville
Zumba (ZUMBA) dance fitness and fun

Zumba (ZUMBA) Fitness has quickly grown into the planet’s most popular sport lessons. In fact, a Latin dance inspired workout allegedly Pat over 1.2 billion people, fashion (Figure 1at Somerville-YMCA) in 125 countries Continue reading Zumba (ZUMBA) dance fitness and fun
MAYOR, SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE TO RAISE PRIDE FLAG ON MAY 29

Community members invited to celebrate Pride Month with
Flag Raising on City Hall concourse
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PorchFest Somerville: Weekend of Play THIS WEEKEND!

Join the City of Somerville, the Somerville Arts Council and Knucklebones for the City’s first annual Somerville Weekend of Play this weekend, May 17 & 18! The weekend’s events include:
Continue reading PorchFest Somerville: Weekend of Play THIS WEEKEND!
The Somerville News Weekly on the Run at Angelina’s Authentic Italian Pizzeria

Angelina’s Authentic Italian Pizzeria
“Home of the Jumbo”
Stop in at Angelina’s in Somerville and pick up your free copy of the Somerville News Weekly!
And while you’re there try some of the Somerville’s best Subs and pizzas!
While you’re sitting back reading your Somerville News Weekly for a few relaxing minutes the good people of Angelina’s will prepare a nice fresh sub to satisfy your cravings within minutes!
“Eat in or Take Out”
(617)776-1240
Check them out at 230 Holland Street, Somerville and tell them we sent you!
Ward 3, 4 and 5 ResiStat Meetings Postponed – Community Note

Please note that the Ward 3, Ward 4, and Ward 5 ResiStat Meetings previously announced will be Continue reading Ward 3, 4 and 5 ResiStat Meetings Postponed – Community Note
Somerville Pothole Patrol
Carnival @ Somerstreets
i quince de mayo in Somerville!
Today’s Weather in Somerville
Somerville High School Students Visit Portugal and Spain

During April vacation, 27 students and four teachers from Somerville High School embarked on a journey of a lifetime to Portugal and Spain. Students on the trip got the opportunity to put all the lessons in Portuguese and Continue reading Somerville High School Students Visit Portugal and Spain
Cambridge-Boston-Quincy-Somerville-Braintree Launch Life Sciences Corridor Initiative

Regional approach to economic development in key growth sector
CAMBRIDGE, MA – Today the mayors of Boston, Cambridge, Quincy, Somerville, and Braintree announced the formation of the Life Sciences Continue reading Cambridge-Boston-Quincy-Somerville-Braintree Launch Life Sciences Corridor Initiative
John Monte Certified Firearms Instructor
Today’s Weather in Somerville
Reality Bites by James A. Norton

Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. – Confucius
If you follow my column, then you probably think I am bi-polar because I flitter back and forth amongst a wide range of topics about a fairly narrow Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton
Cooking with Jonathan By Jonathan Jolicoeur

In this weekly culinary column, I will be focusing on one dish – giving the reader a quick history of the dish, the classical preparation of it, and of course, my own spin on the classic.
Continue reading Cooking with Jonathan By Jonathan Jolicoeur
Somerville COA Calendar of Events

SAVE THE DATE:
Some exciting events in the coming weeks:
YOGA by Noah: Thursday,May 8th through Thursday, June 5th – Yoga is back and open to all. Join us on Thursday mornings starting at 9:00 A.M. for an hour long invigorating yoga class. Yoga provides modified, low- Continue reading Somerville COA Calendar of Events
Porchfest in Somerville

Join us for Porchfest this weekend! For more information, including full schedules, see the attached press release or visit http://www.somervilleartscouncil.org/porchfest.
Somerville City Cable Schedule 5.14.14

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS –
SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE: CABLE CONNECTION
City TV (13/22) & Educational Channel 15 (15)
*Programs and broadcast times can change due to event addition or cancellation.
Continue reading Somerville City Cable Schedule 5.14.14
Real Life Somerville Police Stories
On the above date, at approximately 17:54, while in marked unit 664, I responded to Broadway (Winter Hill Market Inc.) for a past Breaking and Entering of a M/V. Marked units 663 (Off. Pasqualino), 662 (Off. McCarry), Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Real Life Somerville Police Stories
On the above date and time, while in full uniform and assigned to marked unit East 2, I was dispatched to the area of Washington St, for an individual who appeared to be tagging. Ofc Costa, Jason who was assigned to East 3 was also dispatched.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Real Life Somerville Police Stories
On Saturday 05/10/14, I was in uniform patrol assigned to marked cruiser WEST 667. At approximately 11:46AM, I was dispatched along with Ofc. Jones and Ofc. Beckford, to the above Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Real Life Somerville Police Stories
On 05/09/2014 I, Officer Brioso was in full uniform assigned to marked unit East 2. At approximately 12:25pm I was dispatched to Salon 22 located at Summer St. for a report of a Robbery in progress. Officer Sullivan was also dispatched as the backup unit.
Faces of Assembly Row
The Faces of Assembly Row series continues with Paula Rees.
Paula’s role, Principal of Foreseer, allows her to bring innovation into a community, without forgetting the unique memories of its past.
Real Life Somerville Police Stories
On Friday, May 9, 2014, at approximately 07:33 AM, while on patrol in marked unit 660, I was dispatched, along with 667, to the Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Real Life Somerville Police Stories
On May 8, 2014 at approximately 9:05 AM, Officer F. Cicerone and I, Officer Mark Nevin), were dispatched to East Albion Street for a report of a Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Real Life Somerville Police Stories
On Monday, May 5, 2014, I, Officer Capasso was on duty for the Somerville Police in marked cruiser 664. At approximately 9:15 PM, Officer Cicerone and I were dispatched to Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Somerville Police Department Arrest Log May 5th thru 12th

05/05/2014 15:54:36
32
SUMMER ST
LAMARQUE , JERRY
07/11/1963
32 SUMMER ST SOMERVILLE MA
ABUSE PREVENTION ORDER, VIOLAT
Continue reading Somerville Police Department Arrest Log May 5th thru 12th
Taste of Somerville

Please visit http://www.tasteofsomerville.com/ and pass it along to your colleagues, friends, and family!
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, May 12, the 132nd day of 2014 with 232 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:26 and sunset is @ 7:55. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Mars, Saturn & Jupiter.
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Todays Weather in Somerville
Somerville Favorite Photo of the Day!

Here is a picture photographed by our good friend Skip Murray over at Trum. Beautiful spring flowers.
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The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photo of the Day

Happy Birthday to the following villens celibrating their birthdays in the Ville this week! Happy Birthday shout outs going out to George Landers, Melissa Hurley, Tatou Hilaire, Mike Murphy and Mike Rogers
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The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person Of The Week George Landers

George Landers, a driving force at the Weatherization Assistance Program for City of Somerville. George is a great guy, always with a cheerful smile that is always there to lend a helping hand for a good cause!
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person Of The Week George Landers
Today’s Happy Mothers Day Weather in the Ville
Somerville Police Warn About Paving Scam Public Service Announcement

A man knocks on your door and says he has extra asphalt and is willing to pave your driveway at a discounted price. His high pressure approach confuses and intimidates. You are not getting a deal, you are being scammed.
Continue reading Somerville Police Warn About Paving Scam Public Service Announcement
Get ready for Somerville Arts Council Dancing in the Streets

A free outdoor dance festival in Somerville from May 17 – June 27. For full schedule and details visit our website
Continue reading Get ready for Somerville Arts Council Dancing in the Streets
Somerville COA Yoga by Noah is back

Starting Thursday, May 8th and running through Thursday, June 5th this hour long class lets you stretch and relax with its modified, low-impact moves and easy-to-follow pacing for a healthy, active lifestyle. There is a cost of $20.00 for the 5 week class & a RSVP is a must. If you have any questions, require additional information or to RSVP please contact Chris Kowaleski at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2315
Visit Somerville’s Milk Row Cemetery
Celebrate Bike Month with the Somerville Bicycle Committee
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, May 11, the 131st day of 2014 with 233 to follow. This is Mother’s Day in the United States and many other countries. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:27 and sunset is @ 7:54. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Mars, Saturn & Jupiter.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Have a Happy Mothers Day!
Street Flooding in Somerville
Somerville Favorite Photo of the Day!

Congratulations to newly married couple Jodi and Jimmy Mastromatteo
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Chief of Staff Janice Delory Leaves Mayor’s Office

It’s with regret, and also the highest and warmest regards, that I announce that Chief of Staff Janice Delory is Continue reading Chief of Staff Janice Delory Leaves Mayor’s Office
Congratulations to all the graduates out there from the publisher and the staff of The Somerville News Weekly!
Somerville’s HubWay

The numbers are in: Hubway recently crunched the 2013 numbers on rides taken by Somerville members, new Somerville members, trips taken to or from Somerville, and some other interested data. Spoiler alert: We saw big spikes in residents using the bike rental service and in people using Hubway bikes to get to and from Somerville.
PUBLIC MEETING MAY 15 ON PEDESTRIAN ACCESSIBILITY STUDY

2013 Pedestrian Accessibility Study available for community review; public meeting on Thursday, May 15, at 6 p.m. to gather community feedback
Continue reading PUBLIC MEETING MAY 15 ON PEDESTRIAN ACCESSIBILITY STUDY
ResiStat meeting

In case you missed it: The Ward 6 ResiStat community meeting is this Continue reading ResiStat meeting
Somerville Favorite Photo of the Day!
Today’s Weather in Somerville
Wynn Las Vegas Announces “Ocean to Table” Program at Lakeside with Chef David Walzog

LAS VEGAS (May 7, 2014) — Wynn Las Vegas and Chef David Walzog are proud to announce the debut of Lakeside’s dedicated “Ocean to Table” Continue reading Wynn Las Vegas Announces “Ocean to Table” Program at Lakeside with Chef David Walzog
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, May 10, the 130th day of 2014 with 234 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:28 and sunset is @ 7:53. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Mars, Saturn & Jupiter.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Photo of the Day

Congratulations to Alyssa McNeill and newly sworn in Massachusetts State Trooper Steven Hanafin on their wedding engagement.
We here at the News wish them all the best!
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Connections: A Newsletter from the Somerville Public Schools – May 9, 2014

May – a great month for celebrating poetry, music, spring-time weather, and the special person in your life that you call “Mom.” Have a great weekend, everyone.
News & Notes
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Credit Union Membership Approves Name Change to Naveo Credit Union at Annual Meeting

(Somerville, MA) CPCU Credit Union announced that they would adopt the new name, Naveo Credit Union, in 2014. Citing the desire to become a more inclusive credit union and Continue reading Credit Union Membership Approves Name Change to Naveo Credit Union at Annual Meeting
Beacon Hill Roll Call

Volume 39 – Report No. 19
May 5-9, 2014
Copyright © 2014 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved.
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on one roll call from the week of May 5-9. There were no roll calls in the House last week.
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Former Somerville Mayor Dorothy Kelly Gay Honored in Dedham
On Thursday evening, a Special Reception/Casino Night with over two hundred friends and former staffers in attendance at an event in honor of a special lady, the Honorable Former Somerville Mayor Dorothy Kelly Gay.
The event was hosted by The Hebrew Senior Living Care Centers of Boston.
The ceremony was focused in honor of all Mayor Dorothy Gay’s lifetime accomplishments and how she during get employment with The Hebrew Senior Life before and after she was the mayor, made it a better place.
The event was held at the Dedham Country Club in Dedham MA.
The event raised over $42,000.00 for the Hebrew Senior Life Seniors and their charities!
Billy and Kate-Sea Ragusa of Somerville’s Holiday Cleaners Honored
Billy and Kate-Sea Ragusa were honored Thursday night at the BOA meeting in Somerville.
The Holiday Cleaners was a mainstay on Highland Avenue.
Continue reading Billy and Kate-Sea Ragusa of Somerville’s Holiday Cleaners Honored
Honoring Tom Taylor
Honoring Alderman Tom Taylor at Somerville City Hall for his dedicated service to the City of Somerville and the residents of Ward 3 for over 2 decades as Ward 3 Alderman.
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, May 9, the 129th day of 2014 with 235 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:29 and sunset is @ 7:51. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Mars, Saturn & Jupiter.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
BEACON STREET CONSTRUCTION BEGINS, COMMUNITY MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MAY 13

Important sewer and utility work to last approximately 9 months in preparation for
full streetscape improvements later this year.
SOMERVILLE – As the City prepares for Continue reading BEACON STREET CONSTRUCTION BEGINS, COMMUNITY MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MAY 13
RESIDENTS INVITED TO JOIN IN ‘WEEKEND OF PLAY’ IN SOMERVILLE, MAY 17 & 18

Porchfest, Knucklebones, kids’ activities and more round out Somerville’s first annual “Weekend of Play.” All activities, concerts free, and fun!
SOMERVILLE – Somerville’s first annual Continue reading RESIDENTS INVITED TO JOIN IN ‘WEEKEND OF PLAY’ IN SOMERVILLE, MAY 17 & 18
Somerville High Pre Prom Assembly
This past Wednesday afternoon, Superintendent Tony Pierantozzi and the Somerville Public School Department hosted a Pre Prom Assembly event in the library of the Somerville High School.
Continue reading Somerville High Pre Prom Assembly
Somerville’s McGrath Highway Gets a New Paint Job
The McGrath highway overpass has been going through some extensive repairs over the past few months. Now that most of the heavy lifting portion of the repairs have been completed, the bridge is now getting it’s final touch and a new paint job!
Continue reading Somerville’s McGrath Highway Gets a New Paint Job
Middlesex Count Sheriff Peter Koutoujian Thanks MSO Employees
This past Wednesday afternoon, Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian and the Middlesex Sheriff’s Department hosted a “Longevity Medal Award Ceremony” for employees of the sheriff’s department.
Continue reading Middlesex Count Sheriff Peter Koutoujian Thanks MSO Employees
Somerville Favorite Photo of the Day!
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, May 9, the 129th day of 2014 with 235 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:2 and sunset is @ 7:5. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Mars, Saturn & Jupiter.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
RSVP Meeting with Mayor

Please join: ADD Inc.; Boys & Girls Clubs; Busnach Associates; Cambridge Health Alliance; CKO Strategies; CPCU; Cambridge Savings Bank; Century Continue reading RSVP Meeting with Mayor
CPCU Credit Union collects over 200 books during Children’s Book Month to benefit local non-profits and childcare facilities.

(Somerville, MA) CPCU Credit Union collected over 200 books during the month of April as part of the Massachusetts Credit Union League’s Children’s Book Month initiative. Each year, CPCU Credit Union participates in Continue reading CPCU Credit Union collects over 200 books during Children’s Book Month to benefit local non-profits and childcare facilities.
Somerville Public Schools Awarded 2014 Carol M. White PEP Grant

Somerville project focuses on creating a community-wide ‘Culture of Healthy Lifestyles’ through comprehensive physical activity and nutrition program
Continue reading Somerville Public Schools Awarded 2014 Carol M. White PEP Grant
Somerville Neighborhood News

May 6, 2014 — Attend two demonstrations at Tufts and hear from workers and students, head out on the Mystic River, learn about the Gay-Straight Alliance at the Somerville High School, hear from seniors and learn why a recent communique from the Pope is relevant to Union Square. These stories and more on SNN #14. Somerville Neighborhood News is produced by the volunteers, interns and staff of SCATV.
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Spring Concert Season at the Brown and Capuano Schools in Somerville

Two Exciting Upcoming Concerts. The details are: Event: Capuano Kindergarten Spring Concert Date: Friday, June 6, 2014 Time: 9:15-10:00am Location: Capuano Early Childhood Center cafetorium (150 Glen Continue reading Spring Concert Season at the Brown and Capuano Schools in Somerville
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CITY COMMITS ADDITIONAL $1.3M FOR STREET MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

With additional capital improvement funds, City more than doubles Chapter 90 funding for roadway repairs, repaving, preventive maintenance
Continue reading CITY COMMITS ADDITIONAL $1.3M FOR STREET MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
SPRING RESISTAT MEETING SEASON SET TO RUN MAY 12 TO JUNE 11 WITH MAYOR, ALDERMEN

SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone invites residents to the Spring 2014 ResiStat Community Meetings, a twice-yearly effort to share the latest City news and data directly with residents and gather their feedback.
Continue reading SPRING RESISTAT MEETING SEASON SET TO RUN MAY 12 TO JUNE 11 WITH MAYOR, ALDERMEN
Upcoming in East Somerville

Sips & Savories: Mexican Bites & Tequila Tasting
Brought to you by the Boston-Bunker Hill Holiday Inn and East Somerville Social
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The Somerville News Weekly on the Run at Vinny’s Superette

Stop in at Vinny’s Superette in Somerville and pick up your free copy of the Somerville News Weekly!
And while you’re there try some of the world’s best Italian food!
While you’re sitting back reading your Somerville News Weekly for a few relaxing minutes the good people of Vinny’s Superette will prepare a nice fresh homemade Italian meal to satisfy your cravings within minutes!
Check them out at 76 Broadway, Somerville and tell them we sent you!
Greater Somerville – Link – Ian Judge – Somerville Theater 100th

“The Somerville Theater turns 100 on May 11, 2014 and Ian Judge, Director of Operations for our landmark and historic theater, sat down with “Greater Somerville” host Joe Lynch, and spoke about the theater’s history, the famous feet to trod and dance across its stage, the classic films to debut on its screen and the upcoming 100th Anniversary Gala on May 11 celebrating Somerville’s very own movie palace. The highlight of this celebration will be the showing of the original MGM classic film, “The Wizard of Oz”.
Watch the replay here and don’t forget to go to http://www.greatersomerville.wordpress for all your past episodes of “Greater Somerville”.
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SENIORS AND CATARACTS

Have you ever looked through a dirty car windshield? You can’t see clearly! Cataracts mimic just that. Starting at about the age of 40 protein buildup in the lens occurs and eventually a Continue reading SENIORS AND CATARACTS
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, May 7, the 127th day of 2014 with 237 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:32 and sunset is @ 7:49. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Mars, Saturn & Jupiter.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Power of Ideas: MiniCity; Business Town Meeting IX; Taste of Somerville

Please visit http://www.somervillechamber.org/index.htm
Stephen V. Mackey
President/CEO, Somerville Chamber of Commerce
2 Alpine Street, P.O. Box 440343
Somerville, MA 02144
http://www.somervillechamber.org
smackey@somervillechamber.org
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Representative Provost on Ethanol in FY15 budget

Representative Denise Provost (D- Somerville) has announced the unanimous adoption, in the FY 2015 House Budget, of her amendment (392, as amended) to protect residents and first responders in Somerville and statewide from a particular fire hazard. “I am gratified that the House has acted Continue reading Representative Provost on Ethanol in FY15 budget


























































































































