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On Tuesday, February 14, Somerville High Girls Varsity lost to Cambridge Rindge and Latin School 26–67. Emma Benevento (3), Liana Orantes (5), Helena Easton (23), Alana LaGreca (25), and Dania Ramadan (33) were all 5 senior girls honored for their dedication to the SHS girls basketball program before the game.
On Tuesday, February 14, Somerville High Girls Varsity lost to Cambridge Rindge and Latin School 26–67. Emma Benevento (3), Liana Orantes (5), Helena Easton (23), Alana LaGreca (25), and Dania Ramadan (33) were all 5 senior girls honored for their dedication to the SHS girls basketball program before the game.
— Photos by Alex Fredette. For more photos of the game visit alexfredette.smugmug.com
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Park closures required during maintenance
The City of Somerville’s annual Parks Tree Health Program is set to begin this month to promote healthy tree growth and help preserve Somerville’s urban forest. Now in its fourth year, the Parks Tree Health Program is designed to go beyond routine maintenance. Led by the Public Space and Urban Forestry Division, the program involves a comprehensive health assessment of parks trees by a certified arborist, proactive maintenance work, and development of long-term maintenance recommendations. This spring, 232 trees throughout seven parks will be assessed and maintained through the program.
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On February 13, more than 50 people, including 16 children, were displaced by an apartment block fire on Highland Avenue. Fortunately, everyone got out safely, but significant challenges remain for our neighbors and students who cannot return to their homes. More than 13 city departments and a half-dozen partner agencies mobilized to set up temporary shelter, food, and other supports, but your help is needed for what comes next.
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The City of Somerville Housing Division is holding a public hearing to obtain public input on its draft Allocation Plan for more than $1.6 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The city has been awarded funds through HUD’s HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP). The HOME-ARP program provides funding to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability across the country.
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August 6, 1957 – February 2, 2023
Jean Antoinetta (Reppucci) DeAmato, a former resident of Somerville and Medford, MA passed away at her home, February 2, 2023 in York, ME.
Jean was predeceased by her beloved husband Michael, her high school sweetheart, and is survived by her sisters Theresa Vignolo of Derry, NH and Diane Hysler of Eastport, ME; and her brothers Louis Reppucci of Derry, NH and John Repucci of York, ME; many loving family members, and too many dear friends to count.
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(L to R) Leila Smee, Ultraviolet Gates, Alice Gamache and Leo Ellsworth.
Four students to play in Eastern District Music Festival; Two Students Also Selected to Perform at MMEA Annual All–State Concert
Somerville High School students are representing SHS and the Somerville Public Schools at the state level, thanks to the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA). In November 2022, student musicians auditioned successfully to participate in the MMEA Eastern District Music Festival. In January, four SHS students joined students from 30 cities and towns across the state to rehearse with master clinicians and perform a beautiful yet challenging repertoire. Representing SHS were Leila Smee (chosen for Orchestra), Ultraviolet Gates and Leo Ellsworth (chosen for Band), and Alice Gamache (chosen for Chorus).
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All Somerville residents should be on the lookout for the 2023 annual City of Somerville census in their mailbox. Upon receipt, please complete the brief form and return it to the city via mail, email, fax, or in person. High census participation provides an accurate population count, which helps the city plan municipal services and adapt as the population changes. The Elections Department also uses the census to help keep voting rolls up to date.
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Assault
On 2/7/23 at approximately 10:37 p.m., Somerville Police responded to a business on Pearl St. for report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated while inside the store, he observed four juvenile males shoplifting. He asked them to put the items back and the juveniles began to assault him multiple times.
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By Fernando Cervantes Jr.
Soon a taste of France will come to Somerville in the form of a bakery, Michette Bakery, established by Thomas Ferté is set to open in the East Somerville area. Ferté, originally from a town 40 kilometers outside of Paris moved to New York to work as a lawyer.
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