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Somerville Goodwill celebrates rehab after $110k in flood damage

On June 21, 2010, in Latest News, by The News Staff

By George P. Hassett

A busy Davis Square Goodwill is looking better after being hit with $110,000 in flood damages in March.

The store will celebrate new floor coverings and fixtures at a ceremony Tuesday, June 22 with U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano expected to attend.

Happy Father’s Day, wish you were here

On June 20, 2010, in Uncategorized, by The News Staff

Jimmy Del Ponte
On The Silly Side

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Dear Dad:

Today is Father's day, again, and Dad I've been thinking of you

Sixteen years have passed since you left, although it seems like just a few.

There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you and smile

We laughed at all the same dumb jokes, and man we had a pile.

Father’s Day celebration at the VNA

On June 20, 2010, in Latest News, by The News Staff

Mr. Joseph "Joe" McGrath ~Photo by Rosann Racaza

VNA Lowell Residents Singing Group are Alice Pearson, Ellen Rimkus, Clare Sullivan, Theresa Carrolle, Lillian Osborne, Rosemary List, Jan Kelly, Toni K. and Rita Barry.

A Pre-Father's Day celebration took place Friday afternoon at the VNA located on Lowell St. Residents enjoyed lunch with entertainment by the singing group, "VNA Lowell Residents Singing Group".

One resident was chosen to be Father of the Day; his name is Mr. Joseph "Joe" McGrath. Joe is 87 years old, he is a lawyer that lived in Washington D.C. before moving to the VNA at 259 Lowell St. He is a World War II veteran, and was a Parachuter. He moved here to be closer to his daughter who lives close by.

The event was organized by Ms. Rosann Racaza, Activities at the VNA 259 Lowell Street.

Saturday: Spring Clean Up, Family Fun Day, Somerstreets, Joe’s Jazz & Blues

On June 18, 2010, in Uncategorized, by The News Staff

The
City's second SomerStreets event will be held on Saturday, June 19th in
conjunction with Joe's Jazz and Blues Fest, the annual Family Fun Day,
and the rescheduled Citywide Spring Cleanup.

"The first
SomerStreets event along Shore Drive in May was a tremendous success,
and with a variety of upcoming summer events, this is another great
opportunity to celebrate the Somerville community through arts and
music," Mayor Curtatone said. "With community-oriented, family-friendly
activities throughout the day, I hope this will serve not only as
another celebration, but also a way to meet residents and community
members from all of our neighborhoods and squares, and from all ethnic
backgrounds."

Recruit Firefighters Graduate State Firefighting Academy

On June 18, 2010, in Latest News, by The News Staff

(from the city of Somerville)

State Fire Marshall Stephen D. Coan and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Director Edmund M. Walker are pleased to announce the graduation of the 187th class of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy's sixty-day Recruit Firefighting Program on June 11, 2010. The ceremony took place at the Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School in Marlborough, MA. There were forty-six graduates representing twenty departments including seven members of the Somerville Fire Department. They are: Christopher Clark, David Farino, Robert Galvin, Sean Layton, Keith McInnis, Timothy O'Hearn and Jason Ruf.

Missing elderly Somerville woman found

On June 18, 2010, in Latest News, by The News Staff


Somerville Police searched for a 70 year old woman who suffers from Alzheimer's disease yesterday. She has been missing from her home at 4:00 p.m., Leah Wyrosdic, who resides on Broadway in East Somerville was located by the Arlington Police Department later that evening.

Learn about sustainable living at the Union Square Farmer’s Market in Somerville

On June 18, 2010, in Latest News, by The News Staff

A new addition to the bustling market this year is the Urban Homesteader's League(UHL) Market Stand, a place where visitors can learn urban living and creative domesticating.

By Julia Fairclough

Amongst the colorful stands of delicate lettuces, plump strawberries, and freshly-baked breads at the Union Square farmer's market is also the opportunity to learn how to take advantage of nature's bounty and make your own bread, or jam, or grow a vegetable garden.

A new addition to the bustling market this year is the Urban Homesteader's League (UHL) Market Stand, a place where visitors can learn skills for sustainable urban living and creative domesticating. Which, by the way, is the big trend these days. After just one year since its formation, UHL has about 800 members, said founder Lisa Gross.

State: Somerville ambulance workers not certified

On June 17, 2010, in Uncategorized, by The News Staff

Cataldo ambulance employees implicated in bribe scheme

Ard Ardalan

Several unnamed Somerville emergency medical technicians were falsely re-certified through bribes without completing the training required by the Commonwealth.

Over 200 Boston-area ambulance workers were suspended on Thursday after a Department of Public Health probe into possible falsification of training records. Cataldo Ambulance Services , one of the many providers implicated, has a 911 contract with the city.

On Father’s Day, Take Dad out and help end poverty in Somerville

On June 17, 2010, in Uncategorized, by The News Staff

Bring Dad to a Somerville restaurant on Father's Day and the restaurant will make a donation in his honor to the Community Action Agency of Somerville.

CAAS is Somerville's anti-poverty agency. By treating Dad on Father's Day, you'll be helping other dads and moms to keep a roof over their family's head, to get the child care they need so they can earn a living and to move toward being able to support their families on their own.

A values driven budget

On June 17, 2010, in Uncategorized, by The News Staff

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone

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There's an old saying that you can't put a dollar sign on quality of life, but we do it every 12 months in municipal government when we put together our budget for the upcoming fiscal year. While the budget may be a big swirl of numbers, it is also a statement of the values we hold dear in this community.