POWDER HOUSE SCHOOL AGREEMENT
BEGINS PUBLIC REVIEW PROCESS
Four community meetings planned on Tufts University’s redevelopment of the Continue reading Community Meetings Planned on Tufts Proposal for Powderhouse School Site in Somerville →

By William Tauro

The Somerville Department of Public Works held its own “Ugliest Sweater Contest” at the office.

You be the judge and let us know which one in the photo has the ugliest sweater and that lucky winner wearing that ugly sweater will win a $50 West 7 Bistro gift certificate Courtesy of West 7 Bistro and The Somerville News Weekly!

And please all winners are encouraged to wear their sweaters at the restaurant that evening for a group photo for the front page of our print edition!

Post your winning choices to our ” Somerville News Weekly ” Facebook page “comments” for the world to see or simply email us at Wmtauro@bostonnewsgroup.com !

Cast your votes today! Majority rules!

Winner to be chosen in our December 24th, Christmas Eve Print Edition.

By William Tauro

A brand new flagpole was installed at the Prospect Hill Tower early Friday morning.

The installing of the new pole comes just in time and getting ready for the city’s annual New Years Flag Raising Ceremony that takes place on January 1st 2014 at the tower grounds on Prospect Hill. Continue reading Prospect Hill Tower Gets a New Flagpole →

“Somerville DPW Dream Team”
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Photo left to right: USMC Sgt Eric Lam, Somerville Lions Club President Gene Brune, Somerville Kiwanis Club President Rui Domingo’s, Somerville Rotary Club President Nancy Kavanogh , USMC Sgt Matthew P. LaRoche

Photo:Somerville High School Choir

Photo: USMC Sgt Matthew P. . LaRoche

By William Tauro

On Thursday afternoon the Somerville Kiwanis Club hosted their Annual Tri-Club Meeting with the Somerville Lions and Somerville Rotary Clubs to benefit the Toys For Tots foundation. Continue reading Somerville Kiwanis Host Tri-Meeting to Benefit Toys For Tots →

Swing by the City Hall Annex, 50 Evergreen Avenue, between 5 and 7 p.m. to get your vaccine. There’s no charge to residents, but if you have insurance please bring your card so the City can try to recoup some of its costs.

Somerville Public Library is looking for Somerville teens who want Continue reading Everybody has a story →

1. Here’s a chance to reconcile your childhood dreams with your grown-up career aspirations: Legoland Discovery Center Boston (ahem, Somerville) is hiring a Trade Sales Coordinator (http://bit.ly/1dK839p) and a Master Model Builder (http://bit.ly/JDphwh). Photo by C Slack

Popular City afghans have been redesigned, depict various historic sites in Somerville.

SOMERVILLE – Looking for the perfect holiday gift to show your Somerville pride? Look no further! The City is now offering a brand new, full color, and Continue reading HISTORIC SOMERVILLE AFGHANS NOW ON SALE →

These are two of Jean and Billy Roche’s eight grandchildren! They both turned four years old this week on 12/18/13.

Aislyn and Evan Hodgdon.

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Per order of Somerville Police Chief Charles J. Femino; the following members of the Somerville Police Department are hereby recognized for their commendable actions during the year 2013. Please join the Command Staff as we recognize these Officers on December 20, 2013.
Continue reading Your 2013 “Top Cops” of the Somerville Police Department →

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A Little Snow Storm didnt stop West 7 Bistro from hosting its first monthly Paint Nite
Was a Night of Eating, Drinking & Painting, A Great Time Had by all whole Braved the Storm
We look forward to our next Paint Nite on Jan 21st, go to: PaintNite.com for info and food1950@yahoo.com for tickets

Rick Caputo was our 4,000th Facebook Like tonight and he wins a $50 West 7 Bistro gift certificate!

Thank You Rick and Thank You Somerville for your Support and Thank You for 4,000 Likes!

Who will be the 4,000th Somerville news Weekly Facebook Like that will win a $50 gift certificate from West 7 bistro?

“Happy Birthday Bruna Araujo”

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Congratulations to the Hickey’s of Somerville on their newest editions to the family! Continue reading A Somerville Family Gets The Greatest Gift of All Days Before Christmas →

By William Tauro

Somerville got a taste of this winter’s first blizzard where mother nature dumped over 6’’ inches of snow on the city this past weekend.The City of Continue reading Somerville Gets a Taste of Winters First Significant Snowfall →

Who will be the 4,000th Somerville news Weekly Facebook Like that will win a $50 gift certificate from West 7 bistro?

By William Tauro

The City of Somerville invites Somerville residents to please feel free to bring

Continue reading Free Sand Offered to Somerville Residents →

Make sure that you try out “Paint Nite @ West 7 Bistro” in Somerville

Continue reading Paint Nite @ West 7 Bistro →

Hello all please join me and the East Somerville Main Streets organization this Thursday night from 6-9PM at the Holiday Inn Boston-Bunker Hill aka the Somerville Holiday Inn. Continue reading East Somerville Main Streets Holiday Celebration Invite →

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Vacant lot at Pearl/Pinckney Streets to be transformed into community space with $400K State PARC Grant and Continue reading RESIDENTS INVITED TO DISCUSS IDEAS FOR NEW ‘SYMPHONY PARK’ AT DEC. 19 MEETING →

By Neil W. McCabe

Almost 20 years after its study comparing welfare benefits to the minimum wage, the Washington-based Cato Institute released a study a new Continue reading Corrosive kindness’ Cato study: Welfare pays Bay Staters $42k/years →

East bound and down, loaded up and truckin’

Over the years, I have called my columns and related websites various names, mostly to my own amusement. Sometimes the humor and/or the Continue reading Reality Bites a ‘Villen by James A. Norton →

Here’s Your Newstalk Shout Out Loud and Your Locations Where You Can Pick Up Your Copy of The Somerville News Weekly

The Somerville News Weekly Print edition can be found weekly in the bright red Somerville News boxes Continue reading Here’s Your Weekly Dosage of Newstalk Shout Out Loud for December 17th, 2013 →

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As of Monday evening Dec16th, we are only 111 Facebook Likes away from hitting the 4,000 Facebook Like mark!

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At this time, no snow emergency has been declared and Somerville Public Schools will stick to their regular schedule tomorrow. Because of forecasts calling for afternoon snow, after school activities will be cancelled.

By William Tauro

DPW crews are out in full force on Monday clearing sidewalks, intersections and fire hydrants.

With more snow in the forecast, crews are chopping up formed ice and snow mounds to make it safe for citizens to go about their daily lives here in Somerville.

More snow is expected on late Tuesday into Wednesday.

Photo: DPW crews on Lower Broadway clearing a path for people walking by.

12/18 Zumba with Cathy.  5:15 pm - 6:15 pm.  All levels.  Holland Street 
Center 167 Holland Street.  $3.  Just drop in. 
Welcome to our centers!  Everyone 55+ are encouraged to join us for
fitness, culture, films, lunch and Bingo.  Our centers are open to everyone from 
Somerville and surrounding communities. Check out our calendar and give a call 
with any questions or to make a reservation!  617-625-6600 ext. 2300.  Stay for 
lunch and receive free transportation.

Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Calendar of Events​ Week of 12/16/13 →

Somerville Kiwanis sponsors yet another successful Early Head Start Christmas party where 60 children received presents from Santa…the smiles on their faces say everything…what a great evening. Thank you to the Holiday Inn Somerville for the generous us of their facility.

Reis arrest

On Thursday, December 12, 2013, I, Sergeant John Marino was assigned to uniformed patrol operating marked cruiser # 669. At approximately 1:45 Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Napolitono arrest

The following is a brief summary of the facts and events pertaining to case # 13045607

On the above date and time, while on uniform patrol assigned to marked Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Norwood arrest

following is a brief summary of facts as they pertain to Incident #13045591-1.

On December 12th, 2013 at approximately 01:35 hours I, Officer Kim while on routine patrol in marked cruiser East 4, was dispatched Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Foote arrest A&B Dangerous weapon

Narrative
At approximately 2111 hours while on uniformed patrol in East 4 patrol car I, Officer Anderson, and Officer Fusco were dispatched to Macarthur Street Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Right now it’s hard to see yourself soaking up some sun in the neighborhood’s newest park, but try to get your imagination working overtime Continue reading Let’s Talk Ideas →

Officer Nicholas Stiles shown here in a photo with Deputy Police Chief David Fallon and Lt. William Rymill reports for and is honored at his final roll call this past week after 40 years of law enforcement service to the City of Somerville. The men and woman of the SPD wish Officer Stiles well in his retirement. Officer Stiles has served Ward One for almost twenty years as the Ward’s Community Police Officer.

Here are three ways to help your elderly, disabled or sick neighbors with shoveling so that they are not trapped in their homes, Continue reading TODAY’S THE DAY TO DO A GOOD SNOW DEED →

Please take a minute to read this update and share it so others will see it.

Cars parked in City and school lots may Continue reading It’s over. The Somerville snow emergency is lifted as of 11 a.m. today →

By William Tauro

They got us through another big snowstorm by clearing the roads and keeping us safe throughout the night during the worst of the storm.

The streets looked fantastic during as well as the morning after the storm.

Our congratulations go out to the men and women of the Somerville Public Works, Police, Fire and T&P Departments for another job well done!

The Somerville Arts Council, working with the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, has created an initiative Continue reading The Somerville Arts Council working with the Mayor’s Office to help match your creative space needs →

Sex Offender Registry Board Welcome Message

The Sex Offender Registry Board is the state agency responsible for keeping a database of convicted sex offenders Continue reading Does a Sex Offender Live Near Your Family Putting Your Kids In Danger? →

, Five Things You Need to Know: Based on the forecast, Somerville has declared a snow emergency effective 2 pm today, Sat., Dec. 14. Please review the important snow emergency info Continue reading SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARED →

With forecasts calling for snow this evening, the Illuminations Tour and the Illuminations Bicycle Tour have been postponed until Sunday, Dec. 15 (tomorrow night).

By William Tauro

Officer Paul Glejzer of the Burlington Police Department performed an annual volunteer CPR and First Aid course at Somerville’s Winter Hill Yacht Club for members this past Saturday morning.

Continue reading CPR and First Aid Courses at Somerville’s Winter Hill Yacht Club →

Recently voted in, Somerville Police Lieutenant William Rymill will be replacing outgoing Secretary of Superior Officers Union Gerald Reardon who recently retired. Continue reading Lt Bill Rymill New Secretary of Superior Officers Union →

SOMERVILLE – In accordance with the City’s Snow Emergency Procedures, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone has declared a snow emergency for the City of Somerville to go into effect at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. During snow emergencies, Continue reading SOMERVILLE DECLARES SNOW EMERGENCY EFFECTIVE SATURDAY, DEC. 14 AT 2 p.m. →

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So nice of Nicole Viele Athletic Director of SHS, take the time and to let the kids know how proud she is! Also we are so proud and once again
Congrats Brooke!
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Highlander Pride!!!!!

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MEMO TO BHRC SUBSCRIBERS: This week’s report is on the final 2013 roll call attendance record of your local representatives. Some representatives may have poor attendance records for a variety of reasons, including health problems or military service. We do not Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 38 -Report No. 50 December 13, 2013 →

By William Tauro

The Soares Family of Somerville’s home thats located on Medford Street, for as far back as we can remember has always been the biggest supporters of our troops deployed far and near!

Just by displaying that sign is like a shot heard around the world!

For that we salute them for their continuous efforts throughout the years on their amazing displays and energy on spreading the word, “Support our Troops!”

Merry Christmas and Thank You for All That You Do!

From the Soares Family

Arlington Police Department
112 Mystic St. Arlington, MA 02474

Last seen on 12/9/13
ROSENBERGER, John J. D.O.B 8/16/52 (Age 61) Height 6’4” – Weight 175
John is a white male, thin build with blue eyes and grey hair. Last seen wearing a blue coat, a ski cap, a backpack and walks with a stick. He usually attends different readings and shows at Harvard bookstore, the Cambridge Public Library or the Boston Public Library.

Residents reminded to familiarize themselves with policies, including parking and shoveling information, at http://www.somervillema.gov/snow

SOMERVILLE – Try as we may to avoid it, the inevitable New England winter is fast approaching. To help prepare new residents and seasoned veterans, Continue reading RESIDENTS REMINDED TO REVIEW SNOW EMERGENCY, REMOVAL POLICIES & PROCEDURES IN ADVANCE OF WINTER WEATHER →

With the possibility of the season’s first big storm happening this weekend, now is a good time to brush up on Somerville snow info at http://bit.ly/1bLe4np.

If a snow emergency is declared, Continue reading Say it ain’t Snow →

By William Tauro

The Somerville School Department held its Annual All City Middle School Winter Concert on Thursday December 12th.

The event was held at the East Continue reading SPS ALL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL WINTER CONCERT →

By William Tauro

Somerville Police Lt. Stephen Carrabino was sworn in on Thursday evening as our newest Police Captain for the Somerville Police Department.

Carrabino is a graduate of Harvard University Kennedy School of Government with an MPA, Suffolk Law School in JD Law and Boston University with a BS in Nursing.

Police Captain Carrabino has been with the Somerville Police Department from eighteen years since 1995.

By William Tauro

Somerville Police Officer Joseph A Moreira as seen here being sworn in by City Clerk John Long is the newest member of the SPD.

Moreira a graduate of Somerville High School was sworn in on Thursday evening in the Alderman Chambers of Somerville City Hall.

This past Thursday evening at City Hall, the city hosted our first ever Brain Mob. What’s a Brain Mob? It’s a brainstorming session focused on issues where the community can make a real difference. Since winter is Continue reading With all our brain power combined we can tackle even the toughest of problems →

Partners HealthCare plans to build up to 1.1 million square feet of new mixed-use office space in several phases on the former IKEA parcel in Assembly Square. By late-2016 around 4,5…00 administrative employees are scheduled to move into the first two buildings. Although Partners is a tax exempt non-profit, they have agreed to make municipal services contributions to the City that are still being negotiated and the site should eventually generate more in revenue for the City than the tax payments IKEA would have made. For more on this exciting news: http://bit.ly/19hiwcZ. Photo by Chris Devers

If a couple of 2- or 3-day visitor parking permits won’t be enough for you holiday traffic, you have options. The Traffic and Parking Office grants parking consideration (a relaxation of permit parking rules) as w…ell as the option to get a temporary visitor parking passes for more than 3 days. These options are open to anyone with a valid visitor permit already. You can find a list of all the permits available in Somerville (a growing number are being offered online!) here: http://www.parksomerville.com/parking-permits. If you have questions,you can always call 311 or 617-666-3311.

If it was for street sweeping to hurry up and get done for the season, you’re in luck! Street sweeping has been called off for the rest of the year.

By William Tauro

Mayor Joseph Curtatone’s Annual Holiday party took place on Wednesday evening at the Greek Orthodox Church function hall that’s located on Central Street in Somerville.

Continue reading Mayor Curtatone’s Annual Holiday Party →

by William Tauro

Somerville Avenue in Union Square Somerville all decked out for the holidays.

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Xxxxxxxxxx3 juvenile arrests

Somerville Police Department
SOMERVILLE, MA
Incident # / Report # Officer Rank Review Status
13045012 / 1 SCHNEIDER, D PATROLMAN IN PROGRESS

Not For Public Release Date/Time Printed: Mon Dec 09 09:33:19 EST 2013 By: b255

There Is 1 Report For This Incident That Has Not Been Approved

Incident #13045012 Data
As Of 12/07/2013 09:41:08

Basic Information
Case Title Location Apt/Unit #
OSSIPEE RD
Date/Time Reported Date/Time Occurred
12/06/2013 13:41:45 On or about 12/06/2013 13:41
Incident Type(s)/Offense(s)
(266/16/B)BREAK INTO DEPOSITORY Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Dav Silvai arrest

Somerville Police Department
SOMERVILLE, MA
Incident # / Report # Officer Rank Review Status
13044916 / 1 PAVAO B PATROLMAN APPROVED

INCIDENT #13044916 DATA
As Of 12/06/2013 17:15:27

Basic Information
Case Title Location Apt/Unit #
SILVA, DAVY 85 CENTRAL ST
Date/Time Reported Date/Time Occurred
12/05/2013 17:49:27 On or about 12/05/2013 17:49
Incident Type(s)/Offense(s)
(265/13A/A)ASSAULT c265 S13A
(265/15A/A)A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON c265 S15A
(275/2)THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

The Somerville News Weekly Print edition can be found weekly in the bright red Somerville News boxes located at the following locations across the Ville: Union Sq. Post Office,

Continue reading Here’s Your Weekly Dosage of Newstalk Shout Out Loud for December 10th, 2013 →

Thanks to a $2 million grant from the Office of Housing and Urban Development the city can help de-lead 120 housing units. With 94% of its housing stock built before 1978, many units could still contain lead paint, which is dangerous to children. For more information on de-leading your house, condo, or apartment, please contact Lead Program Manager Daniel Hauck at (617) 625-6600 ext. 2587 or Vicki Wairi at (617) 625-6600 x 2588.

Learn from your mistakes…or just forget them, and move the Hell on…

One thing I have learned over the years is that while priorities may shift due to family and career, as well they should, that doesn’t necessarily mean your Continue reading Reality Bites a ‘Villen by James A. Norton →

By William Tauro

Check out the new illuminated stop sign on Powerhouse Boulevard in Somerville.

It’s a wonderful idea and a fantastic safety feature for our citizens of Somerville to help keep them safe.

Its a small price to pay for safety!

12/11 & 12/18 Zumba with Cathy. 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm. All levels. Holland Street Center 167 Holland Street. $3. Just drop in.

Don’t miss the Somerville Council on Aging Annual Holiday Festival on December 12th and 13th at the Holland Continue reading COA Weekly Calendar of Activities 12/11 – 12/ 18 →

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 →

Deoliviera arrest

Somerville Police Department
SOMERVILLE, MA
Incident # / Report # Officer Rank Review Status
13044817 / 1 BROWNE S HOUSING COMPLETED

Date/Time Printed: Mon Dec 09 09:16:39 EST 2013 By: b255

There Is 1 Report For This Incident That Has Not Been Approved

INCIDENT #13044817 DATA
As Of 12/05/2013 10:54:02

Basic Information
Case Title Location Apt/Unit #
10 RIVER RD 1011
Date/Time Reported Date/Time Occurred
12/04/2013 20:07:55 On or about 12/04/2013 20:07
Incident Type(s)/Offense(s)
(275/2)THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME c275 S2
(272/53/F)DISORDERLY CONDUCT Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Killackey arrest

Somerville Police Department
SOMERVILLE, MA
Incident # / Report # Officer Rank Review Status
13044988 / 1 PAVAO B PATROLMAN APPROVED

INCIDENT #13044988 DATA
As Of 12/06/2013 10:29:32

Basic Information
Case Title Location Apt/Unit # Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Khan Arrest

Somerville Police Department
SOMERVILLE, MA
Incident # / Report # Officer Rank Review Status
13044782 / 1 ISAACS, R PATROLMAN

Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Contreras arrest

Somerville Police Department
SOMERVILLE, MA
Incident # / Report # Officer Rank Review Status
13044666 / 1 KHOURY M PATROLMAN APPROVED

INCIDENT #13044666 DATA
As Of 12/03/2013 13:09:39

Basic Information
Case Title Location Apt/Unit #
JEURIS CONTRERAS BROADWAY & TEMPLE ST
Date/Time Reported Date/Time Occurred
12/03/2013 12:34:57 On or about 12/03/2013 12:34
Incident Type(s)/Offense(s)
(90/23/D)LICENSE SUSPENDED, OP MV WITH c90 S23
(90/13/A)UNSAFE OPERATION OF MV c90 S13 Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

Bielakowski arrest

Somerville Police Department
SOMERVILLE, MA
Incident # / Report # Officer Rank Review Status
13044558 / 1 DUCASSE J PATROLMAN APPROVED

INCIDENT #13044558 DATA
As Of 12/04/2013 06:25:19

Basic Information
Case Title Location Apt/Unit #
22 MCGRATH HWY
Date/Time Reported Date/Time Occurred
12/02/2013 11:35:25 On or about 12/02/2013 11:35
Incident Type(s)/Offense(s)
(266/30A/C)SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION, 3RD OFF. c266 S30A Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

JIMENEZ/FARIAS Arrest

Case Title Location Apt/Unit #
JIMENEZ/FARIAS FITCHBURG ST & LINWOOD ST
Date/Time Reported Date/Time Occurred
12/06/2013 12:50:00 On or about 12/06/2013 12:50
Incident Type(s)/Offense(s)
(94C/32E/A)COCAINE, TRAFFICKING IN – OVER 14 GRAMS C94C S32E
(94C/32/C)DRUG, POSSESS TO DISTRIB CLASS A c94C S32 Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories →

By Neil W. McCabe

Three years ago, there was a four-reporter team from The Washington Post, James V. Grimaldi and Sari Horwitz on the team were research editor Alice Crites and staff writer William Booth, embedded inside President Barack Obama’s Fast and Furious program. Continue reading Three years later, Terry’s death and the press →

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By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. There were no roll call votes in the House or Senate last week. The House and Senate are meeting only in brief, Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 38 – Report No. 49 December 6, 2013 →

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Jessica currently lives in Ashland, grew up in Natick. She a friend’s daughter battling breast cancer and liver cancer. Continue reading Help Rally for Jess who is battling breast cancer and liver cancer →

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Former Somerville Mayor Gene Brune hosted a book lecture and signing Sunday, Dec 8, at the Somerville Museum. The mayor’s lecture was about his childhood and his life story about growing up in Somerville.

Brune’s book, “THE SPIRIT OF SOMERVILLE” depicts his life growing up in Somerville as well as his career in Continue reading Brune Book Lecture and Signing →

By Skip Murray

Former Somerville Mayor Gene Brune hanging a Christmas wreath at the Somerville Museum, in preparation for the Somerville Holiday party Continue reading Somerville Museum, in preparation for the Somerville Holiday party, Friday, December 13th, from 7P-9P →

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The 2013 Toys for Local Children Dinner Award Banquet was held this past Saturday evening at the Holiday Inn in Somerville.

At the event in a crowded function room, the Toys for Local Children organization

Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Publisher Honored at 2013 Toys For Local Children Banquet →

Check out next weeks print edition of The Somerville News Weekly as we grow to 32 full pages!

Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Now With “32 Full Pages” The Power of News →

This Year the Pru and the Zakim Bridge will be lit purple in honor of RESPOND on 12/18. Be sure and snap some pictures & post to RESPOND’s Facebook page for a chance to win a $25 Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Proudly Supports “Respond” and Please Mark Your Calendars →

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In a phenomenon spreading across the planet, oversized blackboards, painted on buildings and freestanding displays, invite passers-by to complete the sentence: “Before I die I want to…”
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By William Tauro

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

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

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

Welcome to Abbondanza Ristorante 195 Main Street Everett

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

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

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

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

Photo: Somerville Prevention Program Director Lovelee Heller

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

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

By William Tauro

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

Photo by Frank Santagelo

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

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

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

Continue reading MEET TEAM RESPOND Somerville 2014! →

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

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

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

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

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

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

– Deputy Chief Michael S. Cabral

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

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2013

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

‘WELLCOIN’ TO PROMOTE WELLBEING VIA SOCIAL MEDIA

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

By William Tauro

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

By William Tauro

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

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

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