The View From Prospect Hill – March 6

On March 6, 2013, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

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We thought the question should be asked, and we got the answer loud and clear. By a wide margin, Davis Square was voted the most popular city square for shopping and dining by our readers in a recent poll.

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Somerville Police Crime Log February 27 – March 3

On March 6, 2013, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

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Jose Guiterrez, 34, of 103 Cross St., February 26, 4:35 p.m., arrested at 97 Gilman St. on charges of attempt to commit a crime and possession of a burglarious instrument.

Jonathan Scull, 26, of 50 Newbern Ave., Medford, February 26, 6:23 p.m., arrested at 523 Broadway on charges of shoplifting by concealing merchandise, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and resisting arrest.

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Poet Peter Fulton.

Poet Peter Fulton.

Carol Weston, a well-respected poet on the Boston poetry scene for many years invited me to a dinner recently at the India Pavilion in Central Square, and for a Stone Soup poetry reading at the Out of the Blue  Art Gallery in Cambridge, Mass curated by Chad Parenteau.  The person of interest of the evening was Peter Fulton. Fulton, a man in his 60’s, is a laid back presence, but as we all know still waters run deep and in Fulton’s case very deep.

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Lyrical Somerville – March 6

On March 6, 2013, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

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Richard Ochberg has a sense of humor about all the snow the heavens have sent us.  Now in March, hopefully the end is in sight.

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Spring Cleanup logo contest

On March 5, 2013, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

The City of Somerville is seeking local artists to design a new Somerville Spring Clean Up logo.  The new logo will be featured on the Spring Clean-Up t-shirts, city website and social media, and in local print media.  The city seeks an image that conveys the environment and civic clean-up in Somerville; but one that is not too “busy.”  The graphic can, but is not required to, include the words “Somerville Spring Clean-up,” and should reproduce well in newsprint. Use of color is strongly encouraged.

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Somerville District court clock tower comes down

On March 4, 2013, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times
The clock tower and its base grounded. ~Photo by William Tauro

The clock tower and its base grounded. – Photo by William Tauro

By William Tauro

The clock tower and its gigantic base that once stood tall atop the rooftop of the Somerville District Courthouse located at 175 Fellsway in Somerville since it was built back in 1967, now sits beside the courthouse on its side lawn on the Middlesex Avenue.

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Missing person found

On March 3, 2013, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

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Joao Correia, an 84 year old Somerville resident missing from the Magoun Square area since 10 a.m. Sunday has been found.  Mr. Correia suffers from Alzheimer’s Disease.

Mr. Correia, reported missing earlier today, has been found in Charlestown. He was unharmed and in good condition. No other details are available at this time.

 

GLX Abutters Meeting

On March 3, 2013, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

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On Tuesday, March 5, the Green Line Extension (GLX) Project will hold an Abutters Meeting for those directly affected by Phase 1 construction and any concerned citizens interested in the construction relating to the Harvard Street Railroad Bridge in Medford and the surrounding drainage reconstruction. It will be held in the St. Clement School cafeteria, 579 Boston Ave, Medford, MA at 7 p.m.

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Volunteer Day at COA

On March 2, 2013, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

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Mitch Krigest, one of the Council On Aging’s Social Work interns, lead last week’s Volunteer Open House. It was a great time for the community to learn about the myriad of opportunities at the COA for either volunteering with an older adult as a friendly visitor, or being a caller, or for working at one of the centers. Call Mitch at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300 if you are interested.

 

Somerville Boxing Club fighter wins Silver Medal

On March 2, 2013, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Team USA enjoyed a busy finals night with five American boxers advancing to championship night at the 2013 Independence Cup in Santiago, Dominican Republic.

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