Early Thursday morning, members of the Somerville Police Department, with assistance from tactical officers from the North East Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC), executed two arrest warrants at two separate residences in Somerville. The warrants were authorized in connection with the investigation of an armed carjacking that occurred in Somerville on June 16.

What makes it ‘evil’
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By William C. Shelton

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This past Friday, Walmart announced that it is dropping its plans to locate stores in Somerville and Watertown.

When the subject of a Somerville Walmart first came up, Mayor Curtatone had said, “I want you to know that I will resist Walmart here in Somerville…I’m not about to let Wal-Mart come in to wreak havoc on our local workforce and business community.”¹

Comprehensive accessibility plan to be funded in FY13 capital plan
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Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today that the City of Somerville had embarked on an $80,000 study to develop priorities and a long-term schedule to enhance accessibility design compliance for the City’s more than 3,200 pedestrian ramps, sidewalks and intersections.  Mayor Curtatone also announced that he would propose the inclusion of funding to support the development of a comprehensive accessibility review and multi-year ADA transition plan for all municipal facilities within the City’s updated capital plan.

Sixth grade students from the Albert F. Argenziano School enjoyed a special question and answer session with Mayor Curtatone last week. – Photo courtesy the Mayor’s Office

By Kinga A. Borondy

Argenziano sixth graders were given an opportunity to ask questions of Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone. The topics discussed ranged from how he spends his days (in meetings, mostly) to what sports he plays in his free time (he does martial arts and coaches his sons in hockey, soccer and baseball), his favorite food (Italian) and music (a mix) during a late morning meeting last Wednesday between the mayor and the two sixth grade classes from the Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park.

The Council on Aging, led by Senior Project Manager Janine Lotti, went on a day long Essex River boat Cruise and Museum Trip. As you can tell by the smiles of this group, it was a wonderful day.

By Francisco L. White

The School Committee held a public hearing to discuss the Massachusetts Model System for Educator Evaluation on June 18, in the Board of Alderman’s chambers. The brief hearing preceded a regular committee meeting as an opportunity for Somerville residents to learn more about the evaluation system and the implications for Somerville Public Schools.

Swirl and Slice will be offering tantalizing treats to Union Square visitors Thursday nights through September 20.

By Tatiana Kombo

Swirl and Slice, Somerville’s first evening specialty food hub, opened on Thursday, June 14. Complete with a live jazz number and the participation of neighboring restaurants, local vendors presented a gorgeous array of organic foods and farm-to-table products. Ranging from delicious cheeses to delectable wines, this new night market is tailor-made for Somerville’s convivial ambiance.

The Somerville Alibrandis are bouncing back and looking to overcome division rivals, the Malden Bulldogs. – Photo by Benjamin Klein

By Benjamin Klein

The Somerville Alibrandis got back to their winning ways recently, taking their last three match-ups. Strong pitching has been a major factor for Somerville the entire season and continued throughout the week to keep the Alibrandis in second place in the Ted Williams division.