— Photo by Mike Roberts.

By Jim Clark

A crash resulting in an overturned car took place early Tuesday evening on Cherry St., just outside of the exit from the Kennedy School parking lot.

On Saturday, December 9, at approximately 1:30 a.m., alarms went off at Somerville’s City Hall. Police discovered three broken windows (front door, basement, and 2nd-floor windows on the School St. side).

Arrests:
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Kafia Mohamed, of 1374 Broadway 6B, December 11, 12:14 p.m., arrested at Alewife Brook Pkwy. on a charge of aggravated assault and battery on a pregnant female.

Linda Cardalino, of 1 Snow Terr., December 12, 8:46 p.m., arrested at Somerville Ave. on a charge of operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor.

Join Mayor Curtatone and City staff for Somerville’s annual ceremonial lighting of a Menorah on the City Hall Concourse on December 19 at 5:30 p.m., with Rabbi Eliana from Temple B’nai Brith. All members of the community are invited to join Mayor Curtatone and City staff for a brief ceremony and photo on the City Hall Concourse. The Menorah will be lit each night of Hanukkah, though the ceremony will officially take place on the final night of Hanukkah. Light refreshments will be served.

Collections Held at All City Buildings Through Dec. 22

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Driving for holiday parties with family and friends? Make sure you buckle up and have the right car seat installed for your children. The Somerville Police Department offers car seat installation to Somerville residents. Appointments for car seat installation and proof of residency are required. Check out our Car Seat Installation Info. Make sure you travel safely during this holiday season.

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone has cancelled the Special Meeting of the Board of Aldermen previously scheduled for Monday, December 18, 2017, at 6:00 PM.

President William A. White, Jr. has cancelled the Regular Meeting of the Board of Aldermen previously scheduled for Thursday, December 28, 2017, at 7:00 PM.

SCES social workers Nina Cohen and Carolyn Nagao-Marcotte recently joined “Aging Well” to discuss tips for managing caregiver stress.

By Nathan Lamb

The pressures of providing care and tips for managing caregiver stress were the featured topics on the most recent episode of Aging Well, a monthly production of Somerville Cambridge Elder Services (SCES).

Put on your best ugly sweater and stop by the library for a festive evening of mingling over hot cocoa and snacking on popcorn while watching classic holiday shorts. Wednesday, December 20, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Somerville Public Library, 79 Highland Ave.

A three-alarm fire broke out Thursday night at a Connecticut Ave. three story residence.

Firefighters from Boston and Cambridge joined the Somerville Fire Department in extinguishing the blaze.