Somerville city planners hope to breath new life into two valuable city properties.

Plans for Davis Square hotel, Powder House School
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By Elizabeth Sheeran

Wanted: developers willing to turn a city parking lot into a quality hotel, or a shuttered school into a neighborhood asset. Benefits: Prime location in economically vibrant city. Cost: capital to buy and develop property, plus willingness to tailor project to community goals. Must work well with others.

Ryan Conte, 65 (left), and Phoenix Huertas, 3 (right), seen leaving the field on Thanksgiving Day, are headed in different directions in 2013. Both are looking forward to new challenges.

By Terence Clarey

For two members of the 2012 Somerville High School Football team, the next chapter in their life is just beginning and both are taking steps to make sure their futures fulfill their present promise. Senior Lineman Ryan Conte will be moving on to graduation and Junior Quarterback Phoenix Huertas is looking to expand his considerable gridiron repertoire.

 – Photos by Harry Kane

As anyone in the city can tell you, Prospect Hill Tower is in severe need of repair.

By Harry Kane

Prospect Hill Tower needs some restoration. This has been the general consensus for some time now.

The tower is a 42-foot monument overlooking the Boston area, sitting above Union Square in Prospect Hill Park, where Munroe Street intersects with Bigelow Street.

The new year is off to a good start. The State of the City Mid-Term Address by the Mayor was a positive note, at least. A lot of things will be happening in the city, especially down in the eastern part.

Newly appointed School Committee Chair Mary Jo Rossetti says she is determined to keep the selection process on track. – Photo by Harry Kane

By Harry Kane

A special “open process” selection will unfold over the next month to decide the incoming Ward 1 School Committee member.

This began when Ward 1 Alderman William M. Roche resigned from his post and became the Mayor’s personal assistant.

Bob Publicover

By Donald Norton

A good friend to many in Somerville passed away last week after a lengthy illness, and his passing doesn’t go easy for the many people that he has touched over the years.

Eagle Feathers #17 – Three’s company

By Bob (Monty) Doherty

During the 1800’s, Somerville was a preferred location for new homes and attracted various business-minded people because of its proximity to Boston. Many of these professionals wanted their businesses to have a Boston address, but still desired to live in a suburb just outside of the city. It became one of Boston’s most coveted bedroom communities. While this prompted many companies to set up shop near and around the Somerville border, three in particular come to mind as being true industry giants.

Arrests:
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Edward Chambliss, 45, of 109 Fairmont St., Malden, December 31, 10:03 a.m., arrested at Mystic Ave. on charges of operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license and open container in a motor vehicle.

Anthony Carrington, 30, of 4 Elliot St., Medford, December 31, 10:42 a.m., arrested at 211 Pearl St. on a warrant charge of threat to commit a crime.

So now a “process” is underway to seek a replacement for outgoing Ward 1 School Committee member Bastardi. But just what kind of a process are we talking about here?