February 4, 2017, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m, join The Welcome Project, City of Somerville (Official), and your neighbors on the Somerville High School concourse in showing support for our Sanctuary City (2017 is the 30th anniversary of Somerville becoming a Sanctuary City) and all members of our community. The rally will feature a short speaking program and musical performances.

In case of inclement weather, the rally will be held in the Somerville High School Auditorium.

Somerville Youth and Recreation Foundation (SYRF) is holding its 2017 annual foundation during the month of February. This is a Great Opportunity to Assist the Youth of Somerville. The (SYRF) is hosting an On-Line Auction starting Wednesday, February 1 through February 28.

A few years back, I came across an old tarnished silver tray at a Somerville second-hand store. It was buried under piles of other trays, but this one stood out. The outer edge of the tray was all I could see and it was hand-engraved.

It was announced Thursday, January 19, at the Annual Meeting of Somerville Community Access Television (SCATV) that Massachusetts’ oldest cable access television station is going by a new name (and accompanying logo) in an effort to better signify the activities that it encompasses. Brian Zipp, as part of his Executive Director’s report, introduced Somerville Media Center (SMC) as the new moniker. Citing the numerous activities  happening both at and beyond its Union Square facilities – Boston Free Radio (BFR), Somerville Neighborhood News (SNN), among them, the hope is that “Somerville Media Center” better reflects the organization’s efforts to address the ever-evolving and expanding media landscape.

— Photos by Bobbie Toner

By Jim Clark

A three alarm fire that broke out at 8- 10 Appleton St. three-family home at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Friday forced several residents to jump from second floor windows to escape from the blaze.

According to reports, four individuals were taken to the hospital for various injuries related to their jumping from the building.

By William C. Shelton

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Late on a hot and muggy July night in 1995, my girlfriend and I were returning from the Assembly Square Cinema to our Summit Avenue apartment. Flashing lights from a mass of police, fire, and EMS vehicles assaulted us as we turned onto Boston Street.

~Photos by Jason Corey
 

The Somerville High School Girls Varsity Basketball team played Notre Dame Academy – Hingham last Wednesday night, losing with a final score of 23 -51. They picked up a game at home against Malden on Friday, with a winning score of 48-36. This week they played Medford at SHS, Medford won 54 to 38, Friday, January 27  at 7 p.m., they will play Everett at Everett High School.

The Somerville Community Growing Center is looking at getting a makeover in the near future, thanks to efforts by generous volunteers and funding by the City of Somerville’s Community Preservation Act.

By Jessica Kenney

The Somerville Community Growing Center is a quarter-acre site located by Union Square. It was created twenty years ago as a means of educating people on the environment and hosting cultural performances. It is open to people of all ages and backgrounds, and allows chances to mingle with others, despite cultural or ecological differences. At the Growing Center, people are encouraged to develop ideas and learn through exploring the outdoors. It is also a center for arts and music, a spot people can go to for peace.