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Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Nency Salamoun (left) introduced Chief of Police David Fallon (right) at the Immigrant/Police Dialogue Series. —Photo by
By Shira Laucharoen
By Shira Laucharoen
The Human Rights Commission held a session of the Immigrant/Police Dialogue Series addressing pressing social concerns at the Cross Street Center on July 19. With the aim of increasing transparency and examining this complicated relationship, the Chief of Police, David Fallon responded to questions from attendees.
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By Jim Clark
Police officers were dispatched to the intersection of Grand Union Boulevard and Mystic Avenue last week on reports of a male passed out behind the wheel in a stopped vehicle.
Upon arrival, the officers spoke with a Boston Fire Engine Company that was on routine patrol and was flagged down by concerned citizens. The Firefighters said it took them numerous attempts to wake up the driver.
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By Joseph A. Curtatone
(The opinions and views expressed in the commentaries and letters to the Editor of The Somerville Times belong solely to the authors and do not reflect the views or opinions of The Somerville Times, its staff or publishers)
Taking a closer look at this month’s notable city data.
8: That’s the percent of Somerville High School students who reported taking part in binge alcohol use (consuming 5 or more drinks in a row within a couple hours) on a recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey administered by the Massachusetts Department of Education. While this figure shows a significant decline from the 21 percent of students who reported binge drinking to the same degree in 2006, it proves there is still work to be done to ensure our youth are engaging in safe and productive behavior.
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Updated:The City of Somerville and Somerville Public Schools have announced that due to weather predictions for Tuesday, Jan. 21, all school activities after 6 p.m. and all public meetings for Tuesday evening have been cancelled, and Somerville Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 22. If you have questions or need any additional information, call 311.
In accordance with the City’s Snow Emergency Procedures, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone has declared a snow emergency for the City of Somerville will go into effect at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21. During snow emergencies, parking is allowed on the odd-numbered side of the street only (unless otherwise posted). Cars not moved by 7 p.m. Tuesday evening will be subject to ticketing and towing. Residents unable to find a parking space on the odd-numbered side of the street may park in any municipal or school parking lot for the duration of the emergency. Full snow emergency and snow removal policies may be found on the city’s website at www.somervillema.gov/snow
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Friends and family of Lorne A. Murphy, known as “Mr. Murph,” attended a ceremony in his honor prior to the Somerville-Malden game at the Brune Field House Jan. 10.
By David R. Smith
Hugs and handshakes may not be an uncommon site after a well-played game, but plenty of both could be seen at the Brune Field House well before the tip-off of the Highlander boys basketball game against Malden this past Friday night.
“This is like a reunion,” one woman could be overhead saying, and she wasn’t wrong.
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