The McGrath Highway project was recently discussed in detail by MassDOT representatives and local officials. – Photo by Bobbie Toner

By Cathleen Twardzik

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is currently conducting a study entitled Grounding McGrath: Determining the Future of the Route 28 Corridor (Grounding McGrath Study).

The study will seek not only to balance the needs of all transportation users, but also to facilitate connections along the corridor, and to encourage development, which will have a positive impact on the neighborhoods, as well as on the area, as a whole.

By Jim Clark

Police were dispatched to the Kmart store on Middlesex Ave. last Sunday in response to a reported case of shoplifting.

Upon arrival, officers questioned store loss prevention personnel as to the activities of the man being held.

Somerville High School’s new Headmaster John Oteri is hitting the ground running and optimistic about the future of the city’s educational programs.~Photo by Elizabeth Sheeran

By Elizabeth Sheeran

Somerville Schools Superintendent Tony Pierantozzi announced last week that John Oteri will be the new headmaster of Somerville High School when the next school year begins in September. He succeeds current headmaster Tony Ciccariello, who is stepping down after six years for health reasons.

Patrick Coman and the Lo-Fi Angels take flight at Arts at the Armory's Spring Ramble this Friday night. – Photo by Jack Hirschorn

By Max Sullivan

The first ever Spring Ramble will be flying “lo” this Friday night at the Armory as the event’s roots rock headliners, Patrick Coman and the Lo-Fi Angels, will be celebrating the release of their first EP, Let It Ring.

A Randolph man has been arraigned on charges alleging that he physically assaulted a female victim and discharged a stolen firearm after breaking into her Somerville apartment, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone informed the public today.

By Jim Clark

Police responded to a complaint of disorderly passengers bothering people on a MBTA bus last Thursday.

Officers arrived at the High School on Highland Ave., where the bus had been stopped, and questioned the driver about the nature of the disturbance.

Senator Sal DiDomenico joined local officials from across the Commonwealth at the 6th Annual Shannon Grant Day at the State House, to discuss the importance of the Shannon Grant and effective ways to combat youth and gang violence in our communities. He is pictured above with(L) Chelsea City Manager Jay Ash and(R) Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone.

By Francisco L. White

Officials welcomed citizens to the Massachusetts State House on Thursday morning to discuss Gov. Deval Patrick’s proposed funding increase for The Senator Charles E. Shannon, Jr. Community Safety Initiative, known as the Shannon Grant.

The Somerville Chamber of Commerce is holding their monthly “Business After Hours” this week on Thursday evening, April 5, at the Mount Vernon Restaurant, 14 Broadway,  5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The event is Sponsored by Zonghetti Consulting. Excellent networking, free appetizers, free business card drawing, and a cash bar. Chamber members and non-member guests are welcome. Please RSVP with your name and affiliation to smackey@somervillechamber.org.

Mayor Curtatone praised the work done by inmates from Billercia House of Corrections as part of Middlesex Sheriff Koutoujian’s job training program.~Photo by Harry Kane

By Harry Kane

Painting renovations are finished at 220 Washington St. after several weeks of work. Prisoners from Billercia House of Corrections did the painting, saving the city of Somerville some money.