A couple whose lives were forever changed following a devastating accident, realized their dream today of completing the Boston Marathon route as a team, one week before the official race. The long-time couple, Kaitlyn Kiely, 30 years old, and Matt Wetherbee, 31 years old, began working towards this goal soon after an accident during a pick-up basketball game left Matt paralyzed two years ago. Last year, Kaitlyn suffered severe leg cramping as she ran the official Boston Marathon solo, leaving her eager for a “do over”, and this time, with her teammate. Kaitlyn ran the 26.2 miles, pushing Matt in a racing chair the entire route, to demonstrate that nothing can hold them back.

Donna and Helen met as a caregiver match through the Adult Family Care program in 1998 and they’ve been together ever since.

By Nathan Lamb

Recently divorced- with two young children- Donna was going through a difficult period when she decided to become a caregiver with Adult Family Care (AFC) in 1998.

Looking back on that decision to open her home to Helen, a woman with developmental disabilities, Donna said it’s been life-changing for both of them. Nearly 20 years later, they’re still going strong.

Two sessions planned for April 12, 19 to discuss locations and guidelines for new local regulations.

Join the City of Somerville’s Planning Department to discuss how recreational marijuana establishments might be permitted in Somerville. The city is currently studying how to best implement the new Massachusetts state laws around recreational marijuana that were established on the 2016 ballot. The city will host two public discussions as follows:

#ICYMI with Somerville Neighborhood News: GLX Update and Women Shaping the Future of Somerville

Somerville Neighborhood News (SNN) is a hyper-local news service created to inform and foster community. In a media landscape that increasingly blurs the notion of “local” interest to extend beyond even state lines, SNN brings sharp focus to covering the people, issues and events in this diverse and vibrant community.

Some of Boston’s finest musicians are getting together to raise money for Everytown for Gun Safety on Thursday, April 12, at ONCE Ballroom. Featured performers include Today Junior, Bruvs, The Furniture, Dutch Tulips, C8music.

The City of Somerville Tree Warden invites all interested residents and community members to a public hearing on Monday, April 23, to discuss the upcoming removal of six trees as part of the construction process for the Beacon Street Reconstruction Project. The hearing will begin at 6 p.m. at the Public Safety Building, 220 Washington St. These trees are the remaining trees to be removed by Newport Construction as part of the approved project plans.

By Fossil Free Somerville

The city of Somerville has submitted a home rule petition to the state legislature to fight back against regulatory opposition that blocked it from divesting the city’s pension system from the fossil fuel industry.

Raymond C. Devereaux of Somerville April 5, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Evangeline (Berry) Devereaux. Loving father of Linda Larese and her husband Wayne of Westfield, Raymond and his wife Renee of Melrose, Patricia Fennessey and her husband Robert of Nashua, NH, Lee J. and his wife Rosemarie of Saugus, Mary Devereaux and her husband Dash of Nashua, NH. Papa to Trishia, Danny, Marisa, Raymond, Nicole, Caitlin, Janelle, Brianna and Shannon. Great grandfather of Taylor and Kody. Brother of the late  Lee, Ruthie, Betty, Bobby, Allie and Reggie.

By Jim Clark

Police officers were dispatched to a Wallace St. location last Sunday on reports of a possibly drunk male banging on a resident’s door.

Upon arrival, the officers reportedly saw a male known to them as Dylan Shallow walking down Wallace St, one house down from residence in question.

By Joseph A. Curtatone

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Taking a closer look at notable city data – and interesting numbers.

254 residential accounts participating in Somerville Community Choice Electricity with 100 percent renewable energy: In July 2017, the City launched the Somerville Community Choice Electricity bulk buying program with a goal of increasing access to renewable energy and stabilizing energy costs. Of the more than 21,000 participating accounts, 254 residential accounts – along with 19 small commercial and industrial accounts – have chosen the option of 100 percent green, renewable energy.