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Deanna Cremin
Middlesex District Attorney Marian T. Ryan will appear before the Somerville City Council at its upcoming meeting on Thursday, April 10, 2025, to provide an update on the ongoing investigations into the unsolved murders of Deanna Cremin and Charline Rosemond.
The visit comes in response to a pending City Council resolution recognizing the anniversaries of both tragic cases and reaffirming the community’s commitment to seeking justice for the victims and their families.
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Outdoor dual sharps disposal kiosk at Seven Hills Park. ~Photo by Bobbie Toner
The City of Somerville has installed the nation’s first outdoor dual sharps disposal kiosk at Seven Hills Park, further advancing its harm reduction and public safety initiatives. Located behind the Davis Square MBTA station, the kiosk is accessible by foot, bike, and car, with nearby access from Meacham Road.
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How happy are Somerville residents? The City of Somerville wants to know!
Today, Monday, April 7, the City is launching its biennial Happiness Survey, a unique initiative that has helped shape City policies and programs since 2011. The survey measures resident satisfaction with life in Somerville, City services, neighborhood well-being, and more.
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Join the Somerville Police at Target, 180 Somerville Ave on Tuesday, April 15, at 4 p.m. to have a conversation with an officer, ask questions, and get to know more officers in your community.
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The City of Somerville’s Inspectional Services and Communications Departments give you a quick public service announcement on how to keep rodents and critters off your property and out of your neighborhood.
Join the growing number of people who are buying their produce, meats, dairy products from local farms! Not only are they fresher and organic, supporting our local farms creates a more sustainable ecosystem. Sure, you might not get raspberries in December, but when you get them in August, they will be the best tasting raspberries you could ever have!
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Making Pi buttons at the Pi Night.
By Erica Voolich
Friday, March 14, was Pi Day (3.14). What better excuse is there to have a celebration of math with middle schoolers than π? On Monday before Pi Day, students, teachers, and high school Math Club members celebrated π at Somerville High School by eating pizza while spending an afternoon taking a math contest and then estimating, creating, answering questions, and ending with Table Talk Pies for everyone.
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Local youth can apply for summer jobs at more than 20 city departments now through Wednesday, April 30
The City of Somerville is now accepting applications for the 2025 Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program, a six-week paid career readiness initiative for Somerville youth ages 14 through the summer of high school graduation.
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Dominic J. Dascoli, “Donnie”, of Somerville, formerly of the West End of Boston, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025. He was 85 years old. Born in Boston, he was the cherished son of the late Dominic and Anna F. (Zuzcowski) Dascoli.
Dominic was a U.S. ArmyVeteran serving from 1961 to 1964, as an M.P. Dominic enjoyed eating at the former Good Times Restaurant in Somerville, playing the horses at Suffolk Downs Race Track in East Boston and scratching lottery tickets. Dominic enjoyed living by Foss Park and Winter Hill since 1958.
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By Vincent Hicks, CPA
Q: I’m unmarried – does it really matter if I file as Head of Household instead of Single?
A: Yes, it can make a huge difference!
For 2024, the standard deduction is $21,900 for Head of Household vs. $14,600 for Single , a $7,300 advantage. Plus, you get wider tax brackets, meaning more income is taxed at lower rates.
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