Arrests:
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John Murphy, of 164 Highland Ave., November 4, 12:51 p.m., arrested at 37 Mystic Ave. on a charge operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license.
James Mento, of 120 Wyman St., Lynn, November 4, 2:17 p.m., arrested at 775 McGrath Hwy. on charges of shoplifting by concealing merchandise and possession of a class C drug.

Celebrate Veterans Day with a ceremony at the historic Milk Row Cemetery. The ceremony starts at 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 11. Milk Row Cemetery is located at 400 Somerville Ave., next to Market Basket.

City offices will be closed Tuesday, November 11 because of the holiday. Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be on a one-day delay starting Tuesday. Also on Tuesday street sweeping and parking meters will not be in effect.

Vacancies to be filled on Planning Board, Zoning Board, Redevelopment Authority, Historic Preservation Commission, Design Review Committee, and Conservation Commission

The City of Somerville is seeking to fill vacancies on five essential boards and commissions that are appointed by the Mayor and coordinated by the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development. The Mayor’s office will be accepting applications for positions on these boards through Monday, Nov. 17, 2014.

Robyn Hitchcock coming to the Arts at the Armory

By Jim Clark

Singer-songwriter Robyn Hitchcock may not enjoy the widest appeal among music enthusiasts in general, but the oft-times unorthodox creative powerhouse commands the respect and admiration of his own relatively small but devoted following.

Hitchcock’s unusual brand of musical storytelling will be showcased at the Arts at the Armory on Wednesday, November 12, at 7 p.m.

Latest ‘Muslim Journeys’ event discusses commonalities between Islam, Judaism and Christianity

The Somerville Public Library will host an interfaith panel discussion focused on what Islam, Judaism and Christianity share in common on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at the library’s Central Branch, 79 Highland Ave., as part of its “Muslim Journeys” programming series. The series is free and open to the public.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

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Not only can Somerville boast of The Sunsetters singing group, consisting of teenagers, but we can also lay claim to a more “mature” batch of Somerville singers.

~Photos by Claudia Ferro

East Somerville Main Streets’ last block party of the year was a scream. They hosted a Halloween night get-together at Chuckie Harris Park. Crazy costumes, games, candy and a Halloween photo-shoot provided fun for everyone.

~Photos by Claudia Ferro 

Last Friday afternoon, Halloween, the kids from East Somerville Community School walked in costumes from their school to the Pearl St. Manor to sing songs for the seniors.

Little Sisters of the Poor is holding their annual Christmas Bazaar, Saturday, Nov 8. There will be bakery items, Irish Bread, crafts, toy, plants, punch boards and more! Raffle prizes this year include an iPad2, a 42” flat screen and $300 in lottery tickets. They also have a $2500 prize. Little Sisters of the Poor, 186 Highland Ave., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Pay for parking with smartphone app or any mobile phone at every meter in Somerville through partnership with Parkmobile USA rolling out in November

No more scrounging for quarters or having to run out to feed the meter to avoid a parking ticket. Beginning the week of Nov. 24, drivers in Somerville will be able to pay for parking at every metered space in the city by using Parkmobile’s smartphone app available for iPhone, Android, Windows and Blackberry phones, or by calling a toll-free number from any phone (no smartphone needed). Somerville will be the first city in the metro Boston area to offer this convenience through Parkmobile.