James Legee, World War II Honoree.

By William Tauro

Life long Somerville resident and retired former City of Somerville health and building inspector James Legee, a World War II Honoree, was recently presented a long awaited Belgian Meritorious Cross from Belgium which Somerville Director of Veteran’s Service Jay Weaver was able to obtain for Legee’s efforts and service of duty during the Battle of the Bulge.

Legee never received the decoration after coming home from Europe, but after all these years he is proud and honored to finally have this well deserved and long awaited for medal in his possession.

Due to Presidents’ Day holiday, cars parked in city and school lots may remain until no later than 8 a.m., Tuesday, February 19; all other parking regulations in effect as of midnight Monday

The City of Somerville has lifted its snow emergency as of 3 p.m., Sunday, February 17. Due to the Presidents’ Day holiday on Monday, residents currently parked in municipal or school lots during the snow emergency may delay moving their cars until no later than 8 a.m. on Tuesday, February 19.  Residential parking regulations will be enforced starting Monday night after midnight (12 a.m.).

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

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How can you tell a snow storm hit Somerville? Kids have to eat dinner outside because their dining room set is saving the family parking space. This comment was posted on my Facebook page when I asked what were the strangest things people saw during the Blizzard of 2013 and its aftermath. The following are bits and pieces (Dave Clark Five, 1964) of what went on around the Ville during the recent whiteout.

The Somerville Public Library is doing something no other public library has done before. In a partnership with the Harvard Library Innovation Lab, the SPL is the first public library to have an “Awesome Box.”

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By William C. Shelton

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Last month the School Committee chose a replacement for their colleague, Maureen Bastardi, who had been appointed Ward 1 Alderman. They did so through an open process that involved soliciting interest from potential candidates and publicly interviewing them.

The Somerville Arts Council presents an event to celebrate the profound cultural contributions of cats. Inspired by the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, which held an Internet Cat Video Festival last year that was attended by over 10,000 people and featured in the New York Times, we proudly announce the Somerville Copy Cat Festival. Yet our feline extravaganza will feature not only cat videos – produced locally and globally – but also cat stories, cat limericks and a slideshow of local cats. Emcee will be Jef Czekaj, who will kick off the event by reading his book Cat Secrets for cat-crazy kids. There will also be a cat costume table and most likely an appearance from a famous local cat. Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave. Sunday, Feb. 17. 4-7 p.m. – SOLD OUT.  NEW SHOW ADDED: 12-3 p.m. Tickets are $5.

By Jim Clark

A reported case of disorderly conduct by a drunken customer brought police to El Potro restaurant at 61 Union Sq. on Thursday evening, just past midnight.

Sophomore Amanda Andre.

The St. Clement Lady Anchors collected two more wins last week defeating non-league opponent Fellowship Christian Academy and league rival St Joseph Academy.  Fellowship Christian Academy fell to the Anchors on Feb. 4 as the Lady Anchors jumped out to an early lead led by Freshman Katie Monestime’s (Somerville) 16 points. Senior Captain Allison Caloggero (Medford) also came up big scoring 12 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.

February 14, 2013 to be V-Day’s Largest Day of Action Ever

Tonight, February 14, at 7 p.m., Somerville will join with activists around the world for One Billion Rising, the largest day of action in the history of V-Day, the global activist movement to end violence against women and girls.

By Joseph A. Curtatone

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Until last Thursday, it had been a full two years since we last declared a snow emergency in the City of Somerville. As if to make up for the long respite – or perhaps to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the infamous blizzard of 1978 – Mother Nature slammed us with one of the most historic snow storms in the state’s history, but despite the challenges presented by more than two feet of snow, high winds and the like, Somerville has weathered “Nemo” quite well (pun intended).