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On Saturday, August 13, at approximately 1:05 a.m., Somerville 911 received two calls reporting shots fired around Memorial Rd. In speaking with witnesses and reviewing video in the area, police learned a suspect on foot exchanges gunfire with two suspects operating a scooter on River Road. Officers recovered more than 15 shell casings on River Rd. No victims or injuries have been identified at this time, but police have located ballistic damage to vehicles and buildings.
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Yart Sale is an opportunity for you to sell from the comfort of your yards, driveways and porch. Think of a yard sale but with ART. Yart Sale is a citywide event that will take place on Saturday, August 13, 12:00 to 6:00 p.m., (rain date 8/14). The schedule of each yard will be dependent of each participant, please make sure to review the location details. Expect to see a range of products and activities like live art, handmade objects, band merch, art supplies, collectible items or even plants.
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Open Positions: One:Term: Three years
The City of Somerville seeks one registered Democrat to serve on the Board of Elections Commissioners. The Board consists of four people who represent each of the two leading political parties (Democratic and Republican), as defined in Chapter 50, Section 1 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
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Whether your plants could stand a little more sun, a tad more space to grow, or you just want to redesign your backyard, transplanting plants offers them a fresh start.
“Tried-and-true methods will help you safely move your plants; all it takes is some know-how, elbow grease and a shovel,” says Jamie Briggs, director of marketing, Exmark, a leading manufacturer of commercial mowers and equipment for landscape professionals and homeowners.
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Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte
Back in the day there was a dairy queen at the corner of Morrison Avenue and Cedar Street. It was right in the middle of a thickly residential neighborhood. There was also a Friendly’s at the corner of Cedar Street and Highland Avenue. We had it made back then! My mouth waters every time I see the Dairy Queen commercials on television.
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Residential Breaking and Entering
On 8/2/22 at approximately 4:43 p.m., Somerville Police responded to a residence on Dartmouth St. for report of a breaking and entering in progress. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a victim who stated her son was walking home and was chased by a group of juveniles who were attempting to beat him up. The victim’s son arrived home and the juveniles began pushing on the door causing it to break off its hinges. The juvenile suspects fled when they heard police were being called then stole two bikes belonging to the son and his friend. Officers located the suspects nearby and retrieved the stolen bikes.
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By Gina Ingrando
On August 4, the weekly Planning Board meeting was held with a number of items on the agenda. The meeting was led by Michael Capuano with three other Board members including Ameila Aboff, Erin Geno, and Jahan Habib. There were a number of items on the agenda, such as approving the requests for the continuation of zoning movements around the city of Somerville.
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