For your information, this meeting will stream live on the internet, and will be stored online, in a searchable format, at the City of Somerville’s Board of Aldermen’s meeting portal, http://somervillecityma.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx.
Continue reading Agenda for Thursday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting →

LAS VEGAS (May 6, 2014) – Families can enjoy a special meal with their loved ones at Wynn Las Vegas as the resort’s restaurants present a variety of Mother’s Day menus to help celebrate the holiday.
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, May 6, the 126th day of 2014 with 238 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:33 and sunset is @ 7:46. The waxing first qtr moon is exact @ 11:16PM. 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 →

You snooze, you lose…remember that next time, before it’s too late.

It’s funny – in general, we take things for granted. The meals we eat, the gas Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton →

Denise Taylor, Director of Communications: 617-625-6600 x2620
Steven DeCarlo, Director of City Cable: 617-625-6600 x2617
Joe Constantine, City Cable Producer: 617-625-6600 x2611
Continue reading EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS – SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE: CABLE CONNECTION City TV (13/22) & Educational Channel 15 (15) →

Mayor Joseph Curtatone and Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria recently had the pleasure of joining fellow mayors of the Metro Mayors Coalition, Senator Sal DiDomenico, along with many other State Senators and Representatives at the 8th Annual Community Safety Day at the State House.
Continue reading MAYORS ATTEND STATE COMMUNITY SAFETY DAY →

Somerville Historic Preservation Commission sponsors month-long events, culminating with annual historic bike ride in early June.
Continue reading ANNUAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 2014 →

May 5, 2014

Dear Editor,

On behalf of Union United – a multi-issue coalition of community stakeholders, including small business owners, residents, activists, immigrant groups, religious congregations, labor Continue reading Letter to the Editor →

REDDIN, Edward Robert Of Somerville, May 2, 2014. Beloved husband of Josephine (Sanfilippo). Loving father of Melissa Hickey and her husband Continue reading Funeral Service Update: Rest in Peace Somerville Police Officer Eddie Reddin →

Lifelong Somerville residents, Salvatore and Louise Casparriello celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary at Maggiano’s in Boston Sunday, May 4, 2014. Salvatore and Louise celebrated with their six children (Erna Connors, Stella Arenz, Kathy Dodd, Danny Casparriello, Joe Casparriello, and Peter Caspariello) and their families including their seventeen grandchildren.

Sal and Louise were married May 2, 1954 at Nuttings on the Charles in Waltham.
Continue reading Somerville Favorite Anniversary Photo of the Day! →

A lot of birthdays and partying going on in the Ville this week! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Jeff Snow, Bob Cataldo,Walter Pero, David Potter,Dawn Marie Cardillo Legee.Charlene Cardillo,Eileen. O’Connor, Michael OBrien,Charlie Lacombe,Michelle Angiulo Bowler and Tom Perrone

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Please try to come to and also spread the word about the BOA meeting on Thursday, May 8th at City Hall at 7 PM. There will be a short presentation to Tom for his long service to the Board and our community. I know it will mean a lot if a crowd is part of this. He has fought so hard for out Somerville and that spirit continues with his health battle. He is a true inspiration. Please pass this on in all the ways you can. I truly appreciate it as cancer with its many complications tends to take the dignity from its victims and manytimes cause isolation. Please also remember that Kate-Sea Ragusa and Bill from Holiday Cleaners will also be acknowledged for their many and varied contributions and dedication to our city. As always THANK YOU!

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-impact moves and easy-to-follow

Continue reading Somerville COA Calendar of Events →

Denning Arrest

On Wednesday April 30th 2014,I, Officer, was in full uniform assigned to marked unit East-4 during the day shift. The following narrative is a supplemental report on the events that I witnessed.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Delucien Arrest

On Friday, May 3rd, 2014, I, Officer, was working routing patrol in marked cruiser East 4. At approximately 03:00 hours I was driving westbound on Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Castro-Ramos and Juvenile Arrest

On April 28, 2014, at 11:31 A.M., I was called to the nurse’s office by Vice Principal for a student who was being treated after an assault in a stairwell.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

SPD Arrest Log April 28 thru May 5
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Somerville resident and former assistant director of Somerville Traffic & Parking and former Somerville COA Director, Larry Murphy lifts others up and always treats people with respect. Always positive to others and willing to lend a helping hand.

He’s always true to his values and does his best for others in need. He’s involved in many charitable organizations such as the Somerville Lions Club and many charitable marathons that brings people in contact with their passions.
Larry always makes others feel special with his golden personality, kindness and honesty.

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

Congratulations!

Center offers variety of efficient, affordable care without the wait

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, May 5, the 125th day of 2014 with 239 to follow. Today is Cinco de Mayo in Mexico and Mexican communities. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:34 and sunset is @ 7:47. 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 →

By Charles O’Rouke

Nicole Genard, SHS “12 and a sophomore at Northeastern University placed 1st in the Heptathalon, 2nd in the Javelin and 3rd in the Long Jump at the Colonial Athletic Conference Championships. Nicole was selected the Outstanding Field Event Athlete at the meet. The meet was held at James Madison University in Richmond Virginia. This is the second year in a row that Nicole has won the Heptathalon, which is a 7 event competition with runnin, jumping and throwing events.

By Charles O’Rourke

Results from the MSTCA Freshman Sophmore Meet held on Saturday May 3rd at Oliver Ames High School. Although we did not have any Girls score, the Highlanders were well represented at the meet.

100m Dash- Nicole Santiago-15.68
100m Hurdles- Shayla Tran-22.2
400m Hurdles- Shannon Higgins-79.7
400m- Jennifer Bermudez-70.9
Mile- Alice Egar-5:56.5
Javelin- Bianca DeBarros-62’11”
4x100m Relay- 58.0 Nicole Santiago, Shayla Tran, Jennifer Bermudez, Shannon Higgins.

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, May 4, the 124th day of 2014 with 240 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:35 and sunset is @ 7:46. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Mars & Jupiter. Star Wars day is celebrated today.
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By William Tauro

Congratulations to the Winter Hill Yacht Club in Somerville on its 102nd year anniversary and opening night banquet.

Continue reading Somerville’s Winter Hill Yacht Club Turns 102 Years Old →

On Friday May 2nd, the (IAPOA) held its 15th Annual Awards Dinner at the Malden Irish American Club in Malden, MA.

Their mission for the dinner was to recognize the outstanding

Continue reading 15th Annual Awards Dinner iAPOA →

Detective Kathryn McDaid and Officer Patrick Canty received the IAPOA Life Saving award for their efforts at the Boston Marathon finish line on April 15th 2013. Both were near the finish line in separate areas watching for friends when the explosions occurred. Without regard for their own safety and lacking protective equipment, both officers jumped into the crowd to render aid to victims.

Detective McDaid and Officer Canty accepted the award from President Mark O’Toole.

Photo by Mike Upton

Photo: Mike Upton with his dad Paul Upton accepting award.

Congratulations to Former Somerville Police Deputy Chief Paul Upton who was awarded the Irish American Police Officers Association “Order of Erin” Award on Friday evening at the Annual IAPOA Banquet.
This is a very prestigious award that has only been given out a few times in the past.
It is awarded for those who go above and beyond in their support of the IAPOA.
Paul is a very worthy recipient.

Thanks for Deputy all you have done!

Middlesex County Assistant District Attorney Adrienne Lynch was on hand to congratulate Deputy Upton on his award.

Auditions for the 2014 Sunsetters will be held on Wednesday May 7th in the Somerville Cable TV studios next to Somerville High School ( entrance is at the end of the SHS/City Hall parking lot below the SHS library. The Sunsetters are Somerville’s long time youth song and dance group that performs on the streets of Somerville throughout the summer. Kids ages 12 to 17 are invited to audition for this paying position. Rehearsals will be Monday through Thursdays for the months of May and June Auditions start at 7 pm. Bring something to sing. A CD player will be available. Bring your IPod or phone to sing along with . Good luck! For more info contact Jimmy Del Ponte at jdelponte@somervillema.gov or 617-625-6600 extension 2616

The Moonlighters, Somerville’s Swinging Singing Seniors practicing for their first performance of the year. The Moonlighters will be performing all their favorite songs on Monday, May 12th at the Zelma Lacey House. Stay tuned for when the Moonlighters will be coming to a venue near you!

Please join us for a gathering of free food, drink, and good cheer.

Each year we have a picnic to gather with our board, volunteers, friends, and newcomers.Come out to meet the staff and board, provide us feedback and Continue reading Somerville Arts Council Annual Picnic →

Your Ward 6 ResiStat community meeting is coming up on Monday, May 12. The meeting will be held at the Community Baptist Church, 31 College Ave., at 7 p.m. Join us at 6:30 for refreshments (yes the pizza tradition continues) and a chance to talk with your neighbors and City officials.
Continue reading Do you live in the greater Davis Square area? →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS
SATURDAY, May 3, the 123rd day of 2014 with 241 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:37 and sunset is @ 7:45. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Mars & Jupiter.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Please join us for the:

Business Town Meeting IX with Mayor Joseph Curtatone
The business & economic agenda * Q&A session * After Hours reception at Continue reading Business Town Meeting IX with Mayor Curtatone →

Maria Carpenter announces departure to accept Library Director position in
Santa Monica, CA; Mayor announces nationwide search for new Somerville Continue reading CITY SEEKING NEW LIBRARY DIRECTOR →

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If April showers really do bring May flowers, then we are in for a treat after this past week! There are many great indoor and outdoor events coming up. Hope you’ll join us. Have a great weekend.
News & Notes
Continue reading Connections: A Newsletter from the Somerville Public Schools →

If April showers really do bring May flowers, then we are in for a treat after this past week! There are many great indoor and outdoor events coming up. Hope you’ll join us. Have a great weekend.
News & Notes
Continue reading Connections: A Newsletter from the Somerville Public Schools →

Feedback at two public hearings in May will help finalize criteria used to determine CPA funding priorities for affordable housing, open space, recreation and historic preservation
SOMERVILLE – Want to help determine Continue reading PUBLIC INVITED TO SHAPE PLANS FOR COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT FUNDING →

In joint effort between CHA, Cataldo Ambulance, Somerville Board of Health and Somerville Fire Department, nasal Narcan is in full service on all equipment. Continue reading SOMERVILLE FIRE DEPT. FULLY EQUIPPED WITH NARCAN ON ALL FIRE COMPANIES →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, May 2, the 122nd day of 2014 with 242 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:38 and sunset is @ 7:44. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Mars & Jupiter.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY Is by John Dwyer →

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local representatives on ten roll calls and local senators on three from the week of April 28-May 2.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 39 – Report No. 18 April 28-May 2, 2014 →

By William Tauro

On Thursday Mayor Joseph Curtatone and the Somerville Council on aging invited over one hundred Somerville seniors to attend an event at the Winter Hill Yacht Club to help celebrate the 48th year of “Older Americans Month ”

The Somerville seniors enjoyed a fun filled afternoon of music, raffles and a full buffet.

The mayor and yacht club showed their appreciation to the seniors by thanking then for all that they do to make Somerville a better place.

Continue reading Somerville COA Celebrates the ” 48th Year of Older Americans Month” at WHYC →

Delegation traveling to Denver in June seeking second win in five years; Interested community members sought to participate in prestigious awards conference. Continue reading SOMERVILLE NAMED ALL-AMERICA CITY FINALIST →

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Auditions for the 2014 Sunsetters will be held on Wednesday May 7th in the Somerville Cable TV studios next to Somerville High School ( entrance is at the end of the SHS/City Hall parking lot below the SHS library. The Sunsetters are Somerville’s long time youth song and dance group that performs on the streets of Somerville throughout the summer. Kids ages 12 to 17 are invited to audition for this paying position. Rehearsals will be Monday through Thursdays for the months of May and June. Auditions start at 7 pm. Come with a song prepared to sing A CD player will be available… Bring your IPod or phone to sing along with. Good luck! For more info contact Jimmy Del Ponte at jdelponte@somervillema.gov or 617-625-6600 extension 2616

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, May 1, the 121st day of 2014 with 243 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:39 and sunset is @ 7:43. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Mars & Jupiter.
Today is May Day, celebrating the return of spring; it is known by various names in different countries and religions

ON THIS DAY IN: 1707 – The Union of England and Scotland was proclaimed.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

In joint effort between CHA, Cataldo Ambulance, Somerville Board of Health and Somerville Fire Department, nasal Narcan is in full service on all Continue reading SOMERVILLE FIRE DEPT. FULLY EQUIPPED WITH NARCAN ON ALL FIRE COMPANIES →

MBTA agrees to construct dedicated bicycle and pedestrian way in conjunction with Green Line Extension, creating 2-mile path through Somerville
SOMERVILLE – The Community Path is Continue reading COMMUNITY PATH EXTENDING TO BOSTON →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, April 30, the 120th day of 2014 with 244 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:41 and sunset is @ 7:41. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune, Saturn & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Mars & Jupiter.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Denise Taylor, Director of Communications: 617-625-6600 x2620
Steven DeCarlo, Director of City Cable: 617-625-6600 x2617
Joe Constantine, City Cable Producer: 617-625-6600 x2611

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

CITY TV 13/22
Wednesday, April 30
9:00am:​Patriots Day Celebration
10:00am:​SHS Asian Night
Continue reading EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS – SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE: CABLE CONNECTION City TV (13/22) & Educational Channel 15 (15) →

Acting for the Camera class & News Anchor workshop at SCATV!
To register and for more info: http://www.scatvsomerville.org/classes/

Calendar of Events

Throughout the month of May and a bit into June, the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) partners with other local organizations to host events honoring Somerville’s history and historic assets. All events are open to the public and free unless otherwise noted.

Continue reading MAY 2014 PRESERVATION MONTH →

By William Tauro

Tuesday night at 11:00pm a motor vehicle driven by a man traveling along a back access road behind the Amelia Earhart Dam in Somerville crashed through barriers and landed in 25 feet of water totally submerged in the Mystic River Locks closer to the Everett side.

Somerville Police Officers climbed down a small access ladder and pulled the man that was clinging to the ladder to safety.

Somerville Police requested for the Massachusetts State Police Dive Team to search and make sure that there were no other occupants in the submerged motor vehicle.

It is alleged that the man was intoxicated.

He was transported to the Massachusetts General Hospital for observation.

Members of the Public May See Public Safety Personnel Responding to Simulated Emergencies. Exercise Will Consist of Several Events Throughout City and Region. No Danger to the Public.
Continue reading Urban Shield: Boston to Test Region’s First Responders →

SomerVILLENS Pop Warner Football and Cheer is holding a registration

WHERE: Stop n Shop, Somerville, Continue reading Somerville Pop Warner Registration →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, April 29, the 119th day of 2014 with 245 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:42 and sunset is @ 7:40. The new moon is exact @ 2:15 AM. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Venus. The evening stars are Mars & Jupiter.
ON THIS DAY IN:
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Classes resume on Monday, April 28th. We look forward to welcoming your student(s) back to class.
Below is a quick update on what’s coming up in our schools and community next week.
News & Notes
Continue reading Connections: A Newsletter from the Somerville Public Schools – April 25, 2014 →

Several John F. Kennedy students taught by History teacher Jennifer Sears, will travel to Washington D.C. to compete in National History Day. Students from the Kennedy initially Continue reading Kennedy School Student State History Day Champions →

Happy Birthday
Mrs Jeffres, mom to our good friends, Phippy, Steve and JJ!
Happy Birthday to Eddie Abate who turns 83 this week! Happy Birthday (again) to Nancy Beach Bunny Shea. Hopefully we got the right “Starfish” this time, oops we meant to say “Bunny!” Happy Birthday to former Somerville Mayor Dorothy Kelly Gay aka (Auntie) as well as to Somerville Pop Warner President Roger Desrochers who is celebrating his birthday this week as well! Also Happy Birthday to our good friends Robin Legee-Voss, Dan Roslando, Bobby Kenny and Leo Saltman!

The National Rifle Association’s 2014 held April 25-27 in Indianapolis was a great success. There were record crowds and many of the exhibitors that last year holding back, were in full-force.
Continue reading Porter: The NRA is not just a ‘national hunt club By Neil W. McCabe →

It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend…
How about a family member? Funny how that quote by William Blake, famous English poet of the Romantic Age, doesn’t come out and address the pain of being betrayed by your own family. That’s because it’s not that romantic, and it’s certainly not a lost Continue reading By special request we were asked to post this again so here it is! Reality Bites by James A. Norton →

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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.
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Concerned over the pace of the Union Square redevelopment process, organizations, residents and local businesses have been organizing: circulating talking points, a petition and lists of priorities.
Continue reading UNION SQUARE CONCERNS →

Public meeting on Thursday, May 15, at 6 p.m. to gather community feedback
SOMERVILLE – The community is invited to a public meeting to provide feedback on a report that details how the City conducted its accessibility Continue reading CITY’S 2013 PEDESTRIAN ACCESSIBILITY STUDY AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY REVIEW →

The first round of the Green Division Men’s basketball League playoffs starts this Wednesday, at the Kennedy School, .

Kennedy School
7:00 pm Slowbucks vs. Shamrocks
8:00 pm Longs vs. Alibrandis (Vroom)

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Medford School Committee Member and life-long Somerville/Medford resident announces campaign to represent citizens in the 34th Middlesex District
Continue reading DiBenedetto Launches Campaign for State Representative →

Juvenile Arrest

At 9:57 p.m. on 25 April, 2014 I was assigned to the Uniform Patrol Division, car E-1. I was dispatched to Glen Street for a B&E motor vehicle. Officer was also dispatched. When we arrived we were met by the victim. Victim stated that she observed a male, q Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Quill Arrest

On Saturday, April 26th, 2014, I was assigned to Somerville marked unit West Six. At approximately 1518 hours, the officer in West Seven reported that he was in Davis Square with three possibly intoxicated males that were Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Sanabria & Carney Arrests

On the upon date and time I, Officer, was assigned to patrol area East-1. I was traveling north on Walnut St. and came upon a 2003 Acura MDX that was stopped in the middle of the street. As I came closer to the vehicle, I observed Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Mulrean Arrest

On April 26th, 2014, at approximately 2:10 a.m., I, Officer, assigned to marked cruiser 662 and patrolling the area of East 2, was dispatched along with (E3), to Beacon st. for a hit and run accident. Prior to our arrival dispatch notified both units that the vehicle responsible for the hit and run had parked inside the Whole Foods parking lot located at 45 Beacon st.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

SPD Arrest log Aril 22 thru 28

04/22/2014 11:00:43
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40 ROCK VALLEY AVE # 1 EVERETT Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Coughlin Arrest

On the above date at approximately 2100hrs, I, Ofc. was dispatched to the corner of Highland and Willow Ave for a MV accident. As I was exiting my Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

This is quite possibly the coolest idea we’ve had since bringing Gansett back. Narragansett beer and the Somerville Theatre are teaming up to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the movie that made you fear the water. JAWS will be back on the big screen August 19th and Continue reading GANSETT AND JAWS ON THE BIG SCREEN IN SOMERVILLE →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, April 28, the 118th day of 2014 with 246 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:44 and sunset is @ 7:39. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Venus. The evening stars are Mars & Jupiter.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

The Somerville Council on Aging is headed to Venus De Milo in Swansea, MA on Thursday, June 12th for lunch and a concert by The Temptations! Continue reading Somerville COA Visits The Temptations →

Check out this great video produced by Somerville Neighboorhood News featuring one of our newest officers, Officer Goncalves.
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Use this form to register your bicycle with the police. Please complete all fields (photo is optional).
Continue reading Bicycle Registration with the Somerville Police Department (Somerville Residents only) →

By William Tauro

The Somerville Lions Club hosted their Annual Charity Brunch this past Sunday at the Mount Vernon Restaurant in Somerville.

Continue reading Somerville Lion’s Club Annual Charity Brunch →

By William Tauro

The 2014 Somerville Pop Warner Annual Awards Banquet was held on Sunday afternoon at Foss Park in Somerville.
Dozens of Somerville Pop Warner children and their families enjoyed a fun full day of activities!

Continue reading 2014 Annual Somerville Pop Warner Awards Banquet →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, April 27, the 117th day of 2014 with 247 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:45 and sunset is @ 7:38. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Venus. The evening stars are Mars & Jupiter.
Continue reading Good Morning Today Is by John Dwyer →

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By William Tauro

This past Saturday morning Somerville Director of Veteran Services, Jay Weaver on behalf of the Mayor Joseph Curtatone and the City of Somerville announced and unveiled the dedication of “Patrolman Bernard L. Cotter” Square located at the corner of Washington and Rose Streets in Somerville in honor of Somerville Police Patrolman Bernard L. Cotter for his bravery and devoted years of service to the Somerville Police Department. One such heroic situation was when Patrolman Cotter carried a three-hundred pound double amputee out of a burning building to safety.

Continue reading Somerville “Patrolman Bernard L. Cotter” Square Dedication →

By William Tauro

This past Saturday morning Somerville Director of Veteran Services, Jay Weaver on behalf of Mayor Joseph Curtatone and the City of Somerville announced and unveiled the dedication of “Kelleher Square” located at the corner of Broadway and Irving Streets in Somerville in honor of the Kelleher Family of Somerville.

Continue reading Somerville “Kelleher Square” Dedication →

By William Tauro

This past Saturday evening commodores as well as past commodores, members and representatives of area yacht clubs along the Mystic River attended the Annual Installation and Opening Night Commodore’s Ball Banquet for the Mystic Wellington Yacht Club in Medford.

Photos by Frank Santangelo

A large neighborhood participation in attendance despite the rain showed up for Saturday’s Somerville Cleanup Day!

The event was followed by a barbecue with fun and games for all ages!

Continue reading Saturday’s Somerville Cleanup Day →

Support Slain Police Officer Sean Collier’s Cause for Dana Farber Cancer Institute Motorcycle Run with over 2500 expected motorcycles to run the Boston Marathon route from Hopkinton to Boston then over to MIT Cambridge to lay a wreath on Officer Sean Collier’s site in which he was brutally murdered.

Continue reading ArtWeek Boston Exclusive: Conducting Lesson, Symphony Hall Tour, and Reception with Keith Lockhart and Peter Fiedler →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, April 26, the 116th day of 2014 with 248 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:47 and sunset is @ 7:37. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Venus. The evening stars are Mars & Jupiter.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1514 – Copernicus made his first observations of Saturn.
Continue reading Good Morning Today Is by John Dwyer →

First we would like to begin with wishing a happy 54th birthday to the 9th year as president of Somerville Pop Warner, Roger Desrochers Jr.

Roger has lived in the Winter Hill area of Somerville for the past 53 years.

He has been coaching since he was 13 years old, 5 years in the Sister Judy leagues (Mystic Projects) until he was 18 years old.
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Roger Desrochers Jr →

Afternoon at the Movies: Monday, April 28th – Holland Street Atrium – 12:30 P.M. The second movie in our Afternoon at the Movies series – Lee Daniel’s The Butler Oscar winning Continue reading Somerville COA Some exciting events in the coming weeks: →

Somerville, MA—Somerville Municipal Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Jacqueline Timas has been chosen as one of the credit union Rising Stars of 2014. Timas is a Senior Continue reading Jacqueline Timas has been chosen as one of the credit union Rising Stars of 2014 Honor of the Massachusetts Credit Union League →

Please join us for a special Business After Hours at the B2Green Expo & Networking event
4:00 – 7:00 P.M., Thursday, May 1, 2013. Holiday Inn, 30 Washington Street
Continue reading Somerville Chamber of Commerce : RSVP Business After Hours at B2Green Expo May 1st →

At Large Alderman Jack Connolly was present at the formal retirement ceremony for former Ward six Alderman now Col. Mark CREMIN who is retiring after 30 years of active-duty with United States Army JAG Corp
Continue reading Alderman Jack Connolly and wife GAIL congratulate former Ward 6 alderman and MARK CREMIN on his retirement from United States Army →

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By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Last week was April vacation week for all public schools in the state. Keeping with tradition, each branch held only brief, informal sessions during school vacation weeks and there were no roll call votes.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 39 – Report No. 17 April 25, 2014 →

Q: What was the reporter doing at the ice cream shop?

A: He was getting the latest scoop.

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, April 25, the 115th day of 2014 with 249 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:48 and sunset is @ 7:36. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Venus. The evening stars are Mars & Jupiter.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1792 – The guillotine was first used in Paris.
Continue reading Good Morning Today Is by John Dwyer →

“This week on Greater Somerville, Attorney General and candidate for Governor of Massachusetts, Martha Coakley, spoke with host Joe Lynch about her background, the Massachusetts governor’s race and why she chose to run, and her vision for the future of Massachusetts. Watch the replay on greatersomerville.wordpress.com

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, April 24, the 114th day of 2014 with 250 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:49 and sunset is @ 7:35. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Venus. The evening stars are Mars & Jupiter.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1558 – Mary, Queen of Scotland, married the French dauphin, Francis II.
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MMA 2014 Storm the State House T-Shirts now available for pre-order!

Can you hear the rumble? A STORM is brewing! The 2014 Massachusetts Motorcycle Association STORM THE STATE HOUSE is heading towards Boston!

On Thursday, May 15th, 2014, the annual MMA “Storm” will depart from Somerville for an escorted ride to Continue reading MMA STORM THE STATE HOUSE is heading towards Boston! →

“Happy 45th Wedding Anniversary to Kenny and Kathy Webber”

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“Happy Birthday to
Nancy Beach Bunny Shea”

“The right one this time!”

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Daughter to Somerville’s own Dick Murdza!

Click link below for her new hit:
http://www.jenmurdza.com/home.php

Greetings All,

It’s hard to believe that five years ago, I started Greater Somerville with no idea what I would talk about. Still searching for the words, I’m glad KyAnn and I have been able to produce some shows of interest to the Somerville public. We’ve revamped the website and still have about a thousand shows to go.
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By Patrick Tauro

The Somerville-Cambridge Elder Health Care Fair took place this past Wednesday at the Somerville Holiday Inn.

Hundreds of Somerville and Cambridge seniors attended the annual event where they received helpful health care information, senior event updates as well as a midday lunch.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ​ April 23, 2014

Contact:
Deputy Chief Cabral
mcabral@police.somerville.ma.us
617-625-6600, ext. 7202

On Monday, April 21, 2014, during the early morning hours, a woman reported to the Somerville Police that she was

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, April 23, the 113th day of 2014 with 251 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:51 and sunset is @ 7:34. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Venus. The evening stars are Mars & Jupiter.
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Dear friend,

RESPOND was proud to watch our wonderful team cross the finish line on this emotional and triumphant day. Thank you to everyone who donated, everyone who cheered with us, and everyone involved in making this day the remarkable success it was.
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By Charlie O’rourke

The results of the GBL Freshman Sophmore meet held today 4/22/14 at Cambridge.. This was a non scoring meet , but our Girls did VERY well. We had 5 winners and numerous other great performances by our young athletes.

Continue reading Somerville High School Girls Freshman/ Sophomore GBL Track Meet Results →

On Wednesday, April 23, the new AMC Assembly Row 12 will host a “Somerville Day,” offering a limited amount of free movie passes for five films:
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Dr. Haberstroh

Dr. Haberstroh has multiple degrees and has been a Chiropractor for 30 years now.

He became a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist in 1991.

A few years later he obtained a second post-grad degree in Neurology making me one of four chiropractors in the world with 2 or more Post-Grad “Diplomate” Degrees in Neurology.

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Happy Birthday Mrs Jeffres!

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Happy Birthday to the following “Villains” this week!
Frank J Kautz II, Mike Ballsquarecafe Moccia, Richard Scirocco, Joey McEdmunds, Michael Nionakis, Bob Medeiros, Tina Kneeland, Frank Bakey, Jack Connolly, Nancy Beach Bunny Shea, Eddie Ciampa, Vinnie Ciampa, Bill Grenier and Paula Grenier, Nancy Medeiros and her brother Paul Medeiros!
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