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So don’t miss it and look for it in our print edition as well as online!

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On Tuesday, Great Hill Dental Partners LLC. hosted it’s grand opening event for it’s Somerville new location located at 40 Holland Street, right in the heart of Davis Square.

Great Hill Dental has five locations in the greater Boston area and offers the very best and professionalism in dentistry with a modern touch of technology and state of the art equipment backing it up.

Former Somerville Mayor/Middlesex County Register of Deeds turned book author, Gene Brune was the official dignitary who was asked to conduct the ribbon cutting ceremony.

According Great Hill Doctor Richard Michalowski DMD, Mayor Brune was a perfect and appropriate fit especially with this grand opening because of the fact that when Brune was mayor back in the 80’s, he was the mayor who was instrumental in bringing in the Red Line to Davis Square as well as opening the very high rise newly renovated building that Great Hill Dental’s office is located in. Continue reading Great Hill Dental Partners, LLC Grand Opening in Davis Square Somerville →

Somerville, MA – October 2nd, 2013– The Post-Meridian Radio Players are bringing the dead back to challenge the living this Halloween season with a stage adaptation of the classic horror film The Night of the Living Dead. The show will also feature an adaptation of the classic Suspense! radio episode Ghost Hunt.

Ghost Hunt, originally aired in 1949, tells the tale of a radio DJ “Smiley Smith” (Joev Dubach) as he spends the night in an allegedly haunted house. The PMRP version is directed by Mindy Klenoff (The Do-Nothing Detective, Summer Radio Theatre). Continue reading Night of the Living Dead Shambles to the Somerville Stage this Halloween! →

Congratulations to the new bride and groom, our good friend Rachel and Jeff Snow of Somerville Plumbing Company. Half of Somerville traveled down south this past weekend as the couple tied the knot down in the Garden State of NJ on Saturday! We here at the News wish them all the best for a lifetime of happiness!

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Happy Birthday greetings go out to our good friend Massachusetts State Trooper Rick Crosby who is celebrating his birthday this week! Rick is a great guy and is always around the Ville, mostly around all the major construction sites on the roads and highways!

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Join Recreation for a night of pumpkin decorating!! The event will run on Wednesday, October 30, 5-8pm, at the Recreation center. We will have a limited supply of pumpkins, but you are welcome to bring your own. For more information, please call 617-625-6600, ext. 2980.

Financial and design assistance provided to businesses and commercial property owners who renovate or restore building facades

SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville’s storefront improvement program is expanding to provide even greater financial assistance through reimbursable grants to businesses and commercial property owners who renovate or restore building facades, revitalizing business districts and making storefronts more attractive, safer and accessible to all.

The revised program, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through Community Development Block Grants, will be geographically targeted to improve its impact and effectiveness. This round of funding will first target the East Broadway area where major street and sidewalk improvements are underway and a three-day public planning event was recently held as part of Somerville By Design. Continue reading CITY EXPANDS STOREFRONT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, TARGETS EAST BROADWAY →

Get your blades and moves sharpened for Saturday night when the Somerville LGBT Liaison, Office of Somerville Commissions, Shape Up Approved – Eat Well, and the Somerville Council on Aging host an LGBT Halloween Skate Night. Come to Veterans Memorial Rink, 570 Somerville Ave., from 8 to 10 p.m. for some ice time. Admission is $10 (no charge for skate rentals) and costumes are encouraged. For more information on the new tradition and some creative costume ideas: http://bit.ly/16qyeO3

Tufts University will pay the City of Somerville more than $1.3 million over five years, waive application fee for Somerville High School students

SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville and Tufts University have reached a partnership agreement through which Tufts will contribute $1.375 million over five years to the City. As part of the agreement, Tufts will also waive the university’s application fee for Somerville High School students and provide college preparation assistance for Somerville students beginning in the sixth grade. Continue reading TUFTS, CITY OF SOMERVILLE REACH AGREEMENT ON FIVE-YEAR PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT →

“Jaunts with Janine” continued with a trip to historic Salem for a walking tour of the Chestnut Street area. Julie Arrison, Site Manager for the Philips House led us on a great tour.

Contractors, homeowners and owners of child care centers built before 1978, take note. A recent update – Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP) – requires contractor supervisors to take a one-day class on lead paint safety and contractors to be licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards (DLS). Residential landlords who renovate or paint must also take the course. Continue reading Senator Pat Jehlen Op ED: Lead Paint Safety →

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A car fire occurred in front of the Somerville Department of Public Works on Franny Road directly in front of its gate on Friday afternoon at about 1:30 PM.
The Somerville Fire Department rushed to the scene and extinguished the blaze.
No injuries were reported.

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Under maestro Jimmy Del Ponte, the Moonlighters have begun singing again! This is a wonderful group for those who sing well and those who can’t but like to sing anyway! Come join us Monday mornings at 10:30 am at Holland Street Center 167 Holland Street. Free.

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Two Somerville firefighters testing out a new firehose nozzle at the old Cavalia site located at assembly Square on Monday.

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Mark Niedergang announced today that he has received endorsements from State Representative Carl Sciortino; Somerville Aldermen Rebekah Gewirtz and Tony Lafuente: and Somerville School Committee members Adam Sweeting, Christine Rafal and Paul Bockelman. Niedergang is a candidate for Ward 5 Alderman and has represented Ward 5 on the Somerville School Committee for eight years.

Carl Sciortino, State Representative, 34th Middlesex District (Somerville and Medford) said: “I’ve known Mark for 10 years. I’ve watched him do a great job representing Ward 5 on the School Committee. He studies the issues, works hard, and is always well-prepared. He’s the best person for the job of Ward 5 Alderman.”

“Mark has a vision for the future of Somerville that includes everyone, especially working people, immigrants, and long-time residents,” said Ward 6 Alderman Rebekah Gewirtz. “Mark is the progressive choice for Ward 5 Alderman.”

Tony Lafuente declared “As Ward 4 Alderman, my priorities are constituent services and halting the continuous increase in residential taxes. I know Mark will respond quickly and effectively to constituents’ needs and will spend city funds carefully.”
Adam Sweeting, Christine Rafal and Paul Bockelman, Somerville School Committee members from Wards 3, 4 and 6 wrote: “The three of us have served with Mark collectively for 18 years. Mark has contributed greatly to the improvement in the Somerville Public Schools. He is strong on both the ‘nuts and bolts’ as well as the ‘big picture’ parts of the job. He would be an outstanding Alderman for Ward 5.”

Niedergang noted “I’m proud and grateful for the support of these six Somerville leaders. They have worked hard to represent our neighborhoods in Somerville, and they continue to provide great service to our city. I hope to be able to continue my service to Somerville and Ward 5 as Ward 5 Alderman.”
Niedergang has also been endorsed by these eight organizations and unions:
• Progressive Democrats of Somerville
• Sierra Club of Massachusetts
• Magoun Square Neighborhood Association
• SEIU Local 3, Firemen and Oilers
• Floorcoverers Local 2168
• Pile Drivers Local 56
• Painters & Allied Trades District Council #35
• Carpenters Local Union 218

Somerville Fire Department Lt.Tom Tierney’s young daughter, Emma was just diagnosed with Leukemia. Lt. Steve Belski has put this site together for anyone that might want to help in any way that they can, to try to help ease some of the burden off this family’s shoulder, while they are going through this very difficult time.

The beautiful little 7 year old girl in this picture is Emma. She was diagnosed last Thursday with Leukemia and is currently undergoing treatment for the next 6 weeks at Children’s Hospital. Emma’s parents Tom & Jessica are two of my very good friends. I would like to raise some money to help with their medical costs. No donation amount is too small….every bit helps! Thank you very, very much! Please continue to keep Tom, Jessica, Emma and her little sister Addie in your thoughts and prayers! We are “All In” For Emma!

Steve Belski
Please visit our website: http://www.gofundme.com/4omqus

Ward 5 Alderman Courtney O’Keefe is very excited to announce that she was recently endorsed by Teamsters Local 25 and I.B.E.W. Local 103.

There will be a public forum this Monday with your local Alderman candidates, Matt McLaughlin and Elio LoRusso to discuss key Ward 1 issues.

Questions will be prepared in advance, and can be submitted via note cards on the evening of the forum.

Monday, October 21 at 6:00pm in EDT
PSG Framing, 130 Broadway (corner of Glen St.) – Enter through rear parking lot

To submit a question for consideration please contact info@eastsomervillemainstreets.org
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Tony Lafuente’s Flag Graphics of Somerville had the honor to design, manufacture and hang up this magical banner at Fenway Park over the weekend!

Flag Graphics located on Allston Street in Somerville designs and manufactures most of all the major banners for all the major sporting events in Boston.

We have received several complaints recently from Somerville residents and businesses concerning a specific phone scam. A caller from a ‘617’ area code phone number is randomly calling our residents and stating that a family member was in an accident or being held hostage and demands money. In all cases it was a scam. When the police have called the number back, a recorded message states the voicemail is not set up and then it disconnects the call. If anyone receives a call such as this, please report it to the Somerville Police by calling 617-625-1212.

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Congratulations goes out to our good friends Mr. and Mrs. Fred Caruso of Somerville who recently had their vows renewed on their 60th Wedding Anniversary!

We here at the News wish them all the best for a lifetime of happiness for many years to come!

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SOMERVILLE – Oct. 16 – Dennis Sullivan, candidate for re-election, Somerville Alderman at Large, today announced the endorsement of three organizations: Somerville Police Employees Association, Somerville Firefighters Local 76 and Somerville Municipal Employees Association.

“I’m proud to receive these endorsements from groups that represent firefighters, police officers, DPW workers, librarians, school custodians and many others that provide integral city services to those that live and work in Somerville,” said Sullivan. “These men and women are some of the hardest working people I know. They work tirelessly to keep our streets clean and neighborhoods safe and have helped to put Somerville back on the map as a destination city.” Continue reading SULLIVAN ANNOUNCES PUBLIC SAFETY AND MUNICIPAL WORKERS ENDORSEMENTS →

SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville and the Commission for Persons with Disabilities announced this month that the City will celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month with a community event featuring art by local residents on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Aldermanic Chambers at City Hall. The art exhibit will feature work by artists at the Walnut Street Center and students of the John F. Kennedy Elementary School, as well as a handmade quilt by students at the Perkins School for the Blind. Refreshments will be served and a short speaking program will include a presentation by the Chair of the Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities.

“The City is proud to participate in this national campaign that seeks to raise awareness about disability employment issues and highlight the valuable contributions of America’s employees with disabilities, among them, our returning veterans,” said Betsy Allen, ADA Coordinator. “We want to honor the invaluable service being provided each day by City employees and residents with disabilities.” Continue reading SOMERVILLE HONORS NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH WITH PROCLAMATION AND EVENT →

October 19th, 2013

Congratulations goes out to our good friends Rachel and Jeffry Snow who recently got married this past Saturday

We here at the News wish them all the best for a lifetime of happiness for many years to come!

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You are Invited to the 5th Annual Tina DeLellis Luncheon Honoring Mary Louise Daly Friday, October 25, 2013 from 11:30a.m. to 1:30p.m.

at The Highland Kitchen 150 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA Mary Louise Daly at Clarendon Hill Towers

Honoring the memory of Tina DeLellis, we recognize the continued good work by others in the Somerville community.

Mary Louise Daly is a Somerville treasure and inspiration to all of us who work both professionally and as advocates for the creation and sustainability of affordable housing in Somerville. After raising her family in Cambridge and looking for affordable housing for herself, Mary Louise moved into Clarendon Hill Towers — only to learn that it was an expiring use building and she and 500 other families might lose their apartments. Along with others, Mary Louise helped organize the Clarendon Hill Tenants Association and saved the buildings for the residents. For almost 25 years she has organized and worked for affordable housing in our community; we are all awed by her energy and perseverance and grateful for her example. Tickets are $25 per attendee, available online. Register early as seating is limited!

or RSVP at 617.623.6111 or KBenjamin@shcinc.org
Somerville Homeless Coalition, Inc.
One Davis Square
Somerville, Massachusetts 02144
617-623-6111

Ocean State Job Lots is reaching our to Somerville Veterans via Somerville Department of Veterans’ Services and they will offer 30% discounts on everything to veterans between October 20 and 23 as part of its Operation Thank You event. Just bring your veteran’s identification.

Somerville Youth Hockey Association invites you to celebrate Halloween with us. We dare you to join us at the Somerville City Club on October 27, 12:00 – 4:00 pm to have fun with your entire family. All proceeds from the event support the Somerville Youth Hockey Association.

If you cannot attend this event and would like to make a donation, please visit our website and donate by paypal.
Ticket price: $20 per adult and $10 per child.

Sunday, October 27, 2013 from 12:00 to 4:00 PM

The Somerville City Club
20 Inner Belt Road
Somerville, MA 02143

In Celebration of the Upcoming Day of the Dead Celebration (Dia de Muertos), the Arts Council will lead various altar-making workshops. Learn to make your version of the creative altars. Bring a personal items and/or picture of a loved one(s) that you would like to honor. Additional workshops will be held October 20 at SomerStreets Festival on Somerville Ave. Additional altar-making workshops will be held throughout the month prior to the Day of the Dead event. Participants are, then, invited to display their finished pieces at Cantina La Mexicana on November 2. If you can not make the workshops, you are still welcome to submit an altar for display. For more information, please read the submission guidelines attached to the message Continue reading Free Day of the Dead Altar Making Workshops in Union Square and East Somerville →

An annual two-day gathering of parkour practitioners from around the country comes to Somerville the weekend of Oct. 19-20, sponsored by the City of Somerville, the Somerville Recreation Department, and Shape Up Somerville.

American Rendezvous (ARDV) is an opportunity for practitioners to participate in a series of workshops and training sessions led by renowned elite coaches flown in from several different states and from abroad. Parkour was born in the banlieues (suburbs) of Paris in the 1980s and is now one of the world’s fastest-growing sports. While often recognized in the fantastic images seen on YouTube or television, the sport is actually a form of movement that has roots in a wide variety of physical disciplines, including gymnastics, martial arts, climbing, breakdancing, and track and field. For the past three years, ARDV has taken place in Columbus, OH, but this year, due to the rapid growth of our programs in this region, Parkour Generations Americas has decided to bring it to the Somerville area.

ARDV is open to adults and high-school students (ages 14 and up) of all experience levels and athletic backgrounds, designed as a “melting-pot event” for people to meet and train with each other in a safe, fun and hard-working atmosphere, while celebrating a healthy and active lifestyle. More than 60 participants have already pre-registered for the event.

The event begins on Saturday, Oct. 19 in the SomervilleHigh School gym from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with an hour break for lunch in the nearby area. Local eating establishments that are endorsed by Shape Up Somerville are offering discounts to participants. On Sunday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., the event will spread to a number of outdoor “parkour hotspots” throughout downtown Boston. The coaches and some attendees will return to Somerville for a dinner gathering generously hosted by Johnny D’s Restaurant and Music Club in Davis Square. Other key local sponsors for the weekend event are Cantina La Mexicana, Gentle Giant, New England College of Business and Finance, Rockland Trust, and Triumvirate.

The registration fee for the two-day event is $75 per person. We are also working closely with City of Somerville staff to make sure that local high school students interested in participating in both days of the weekend workshop are able to do so, regardless of ability to pay the registration fee.  A number of full and partial scholarships will be offered to these students.  One day rates for Saturday only are also available for $45. 

Contact:  Blake Evitt, Co-Director & Instructor, Parkour Generations Americas

blake@parkourgenerations.com; cell: (617) 504-8393

The Somerville High School Lady Highlander’s Freshman volleyball team celebrated a win on Wednesday October 15th versus Everett High School bringing their season record to 10-3. The Highlanders won set one 25-16 and set two 25-12. Captain Emily Liberato had 10 unanswered serves in the first set and 9 in the second set. Brianna Jewers and Marissa Toner had great plays at the net. Phoebe Melchiskey and Halle Hughes had good digs int he back row. “This team plays very well together. They are tough on offense and defense. When they work together, they are a very tough team,” said Coach Krista Invernizzi.

The Highlanders combined for a sweep of Everett with JV and Varsity posting wins as well.

The Somerville Chamber of Commerce 67th Annual Dinner & Powderhouse Awards will feature keynote speaker John Harthorne, the Founder and CEO of MassChallenge

A startup accelerator and competition designed to catalyze a startup renaissance by connecting high-impact startups from around the world with the resources they need to launch and succeed.

President Barack Obama identified MassChallenge as one of America’s most effective startup accelerators. John received his MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management.

He received the Grand Prize in the 2007 MIT $100K Business Plan Competition and received the Patrick J. McGovern Award for impact on quality and visibility of entrepreneurship at MIT. Continue reading MassChallenge founder/CEO John Harthorne to keynote Chamber dinner →

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Hoyt Siggins, a war veteran and car buff originally from Somerville, shows off his 1956 Nash sedan in front of Pat’s Auto Body on Linwood Street.
Siggins has used the vintage Nash in many Somerville parades before in the past and it’s presently scheduled to be in next year’s 2014 Memorial day parade in Somerville as well!

Continue reading Somerville Chamber of Commerce 67th Annual Dinner & Powderhouse Awards with keynote address by John Harthorne. →

Karen will receive a $50 gift certificate to the new “West 7 Bistro” a new and exciting restaurant who’s grand opening is this coming November in Somerville!
Late month three other winners also won gift certificates to West Side 7 Bistro and Dunkin Donuts as well!
Simular prizes will be given out for our 3000th Facebook Likes reciepent as well as for other various milestones to our valued readers for BostonNewsGroup.com so continue to follow us and you may be the next unexpected winner!

The Somerville News Weekly’s very popular Facebook page is expected to reach 2000 likes as well this coming weekend and you could be the next lucky winner!

Congratulations to all winners and thank you to all of our readers!

On a crisp day in fall for the past two years, volunteers have simultaneously appeared at public spaces, gardening tools in hand, to plant over 6,000 bulbs all over the City of Somerville in just one morning. The Bulb Blitz is a flash mob planting of sorts, during which community members bury tulip and daffodil bulbs that will come up the next Spring. In addition to being rewarded by swaths of color after a long winter, participants meet their neighbors and build stewardship for Somerville’s public spaces. The 2013 Bulb Blitz will occur on Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to noon at the sites listed below. Participants can sign up at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DX3N975 . For more information, please visit the Somerville Urban Ag Blog at http://somervilleurbanag.tumblr.com/ or contact Bulb Blitz mastermind and Senior Landscape Designer Luisa Oliveira at loliveira@somervillema.gov.

Bulb Blitz Locations:
Concord Square (between Inman and Union Squares) Central Broadway/ Magoun Square (along Trum Field) Morse Kelley Park (at the intersection of Craigie and Summer Streets) The Davis Square Median (opposite the plaza) Chuckie Harris Park (15 Cross Street East) Nunziato Field in Union Square (at intersection of Summer St. and Vinal Ave.)

Daniel DeMaina
New Media Manager
Communications Department
City of Somerville
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville, MA 02143
(tel): 617-625-6600 x2620
(cell): 857-523-9549
http://www.somervillema.gov

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Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone said in a press release on Wednesday, “We broke ground today on Legoland.  Assembly Square is coming together like we always knew it would once we got the T station approved and funded.”

The mayor made this announcement only hours after he announced that he would not seek the office as governor in the 2014 election.

Congratulations to our good friends Lynda Correia and Jamie Norton who recently got engaged and are planning on getting married late December of this year.
We here at the News wish them all the best and a lifetime of happiness for many years to come!

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Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone announced on Wednesday that he will not run for governor of Massachusetts.

In a recent statement the mayor wrote:

“As everyone knows, I’ve been considering a potential run for Governor. Well, I’ve come to a decision and I will not be seeking the Governor’s office in 2014. As much as I feel I have the experience and vision to lead our state forward, this simply is not the right time for my family and me to be involved in an all-consuming statewide political campaign. During this process there were times when I was 95% certain I was getting into the Governor’s race, but once school started up it became clear to me that I am currently in the right place on a personal and family level. Continue reading Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone Will Not Run for Governor →

Hi to all of my friends out there, tomorrow morning at 7 AM, newspaper delivery trucks will be burning rubber and screeching there wheels with the debut of my new newspaper’s print edition of The Somerville News Weekly because 6,000 issues will hitting the streets of Somerville for the first time! So please be gentle on me because it is my first newspaper print solo act publishing a newspaper on my own, but its not my first rodeo!

So enjoy reading it and please keep on sending me those awesome photos!

But thank you all for your support and likes!

Somerville Rocks and Go Sox!!!!

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The Somerville News Weekly Welcomes its New News Print Edition Soon-To-Be Released and Coming To Somerville! Advertise With The Somerville News Weekly Online and In Our News Print Edition Soon Being Released! ” We Don’t Just Make This Stuff Up!.

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1. Summer meets its official end this past weekend and while I’ll miss the carefree long days, fall is when New England really shines. After all, we’ve got some of the best cider, doughnuts, apple picking and more.

    

   It’s a beautiful fall morning and we’ve got four ideas on how to enjoy the season locally: http://somervillebeat.com/beyond/3841/beyond-somerville-4-ideas-for-local-fall-fun/ What’s your favorite fall activity?

   

1. It’s National Bully Prevention Month. More than 160,000 kids stay home per day because of it. Learn how to help at http://ow.ly/pm0CL

   
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SOMERVILLE POLICE ARRESTS WEEK OF OCT 5-12th

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Oliveira arrest

On Monday, October 14, 2013, I, Detective-Sergeant Lavey, was working a paid detail assignment at Samba Bar and Grille located at 608 Somerville Ave. At approximately 12:50 AM, I observed two men and two women exiting the night club in a hurried manner. One male was attempting to push the other male away from one of the two females later identified as the victim, I followed the four outside where I observed one male (never identified) trying to prevent the defendant from getting at v. The defendant was very angry and being very aggressive. Finally, the defendant pushed the unidentified male out of the way, approached v, grabbed her arm and they began to argue while she cried. The defendant then slapped v on the left side of her face with his right hand and she pulled away holding her face. The slap was violent and loud and v head spun to her right.

I stepped in and placed the defendant in an arm-bar hold and placed him against a parked car where I was able to handcuff him. v requested I not arrest the defendant so she could just take him home v said the entire incident was her fault because she observed the defendant kissing another woman and she became jealous which caused an argument.

v said the defendant and she have been boyfriend/girlfriend for seven years. When the defendant was taken away in the mobile prisoner transport vehicle, I advised v of her 209a rights. v declined an abuse prevention order and medical attention even though she complained of pain on the left side of her face. I examined her face and observed some swelling under her left eye and the side of her cheek.

The defendant was identified as Arildo Oliveira of Revere during the booking process. v appeared at the SPD to bail out Oliveira
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Flaherty arrest

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After a long, cold winter it’s nice to see the first flowers of spring popping up. This fall, help prepare for the spring by participating in the Bulb Blitz. Join your neighbors on Oct. 19, from 10-noon, in a public space around Somerville to plant flower bulbs. For more information, and to sign up, visit: http://bit.ly/GXvIsO.

 

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Alderman Dennis Sullivan to hold neighborhood mobile office hours next three Saturdays
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   EVENT. On Veterans Day – Monday, 11 November, between 1400 and 1700 – the Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program will present Challenges and Hope:
   What’s Facing Returning Veterans and Military Families, a forum of military, business, government, health care, policy, and philanthropy leaders to address the challenges facing our returning veterans and their families as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan come to an end. The event will take place at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Boston. To register, contact Emma Morrison at 617-643-3829 or emorrison4@partners.org.

   

Saturday, October 19, 2013
Session 1: 2:00 to 5:00 PM
Session 2: 6:00 to 9:00 PM

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1. The Somerville Council on Aging is holding a second event for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. “Alzheimer’s Disease Legal and Financial Questions answered” will focus on helping families plan for a loved one’s long-term care.

   

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   Somerville Bicycle Committee‘s  21st annual Tour de Somerville will happen on Saturday, October 19 at 10:00am Seven Hills Park in Somerville, Massachusetts. Please join us as we visit bridges, tunnels, and construction sites around our city!

Noreen Doherty-Furtado was with Somerville Pop Warner at today’s game!

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

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While shopping at Market Basket the manager Announces over the intercom that “EBT cards are not accepted do to the government shutdown… No cash debit or credit card only”….. Food filled shopping carriages left behind throughout the store!

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

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

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

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

Congratulations to the entire Moss family for this honor!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Three feet of snow in Union Square?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Robert Hickey wrote:

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks,
Hick”

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

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

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

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

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“The Results Are In”and Somerville, We Thank You! “We Did It”!!!!!!!!! http://www.Thesomervillenewsweekly.com’sFacebook page, “Somerville News Weekly” has just reached our 1,000th Likes this past Monday night and the Likes are still climbing at a rapid rate as we speak! Last week our sister news publication station,BostonNewGroup.com reached it’s 1,000th Like as well and now both publications are well on their way to reach their 2,000th hit very soon! They will be even more popular when we come out with our new print edition within the next week or so! Look out for it because it will be loud, we promise you!
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Middlesex County Assistant Register of Probate, Phil Colameta ass reg went for some recent surgery last week. We wish him all the best for a speedy recovery.
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Speaking of the Registry of Probate, Register Tara DeCristofaro and her hubby Eric are expecting another baby! This will be their second child and when we asked Tara, if she knows if it is going to be a boy or a girl, she replied “We believe in Santa Clause so we will just have to wait to find out!”
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Happy Birthday greetings are going out to a few Villens out there in the Ville this week! Continue reading Newstalk Shoutout Weekly for Oct 8th, 2013 →

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By William Tauro

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

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

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

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