Rocco, the bullmastiff currently being held in the city kennel, may yet be spared from being euthanized, depending on a forthcoming court ruling.

By David R. Smith

The fate of a dog ordered euthanized after biting a man Oct. 31 will soon be decided following an appeal hearing at Somerville District Court Jan. 8.

Rocco, a 6-year-old bullmastiff, has been held at the city kennel since the Halloween-night incident.