By Kyle Dante

The Metro Boston Homeland Security Region met last Friday with nine officials from towns and cities across Massachusetts. Not having met since July of 2021 due to concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic, the meeting featured Regional Planner Jillian Eweka leading the event on budget matters.

Thomas P. Sullivan, Jr.

Winter Hill Bank is pleased to announce that Thomas P. Sullivan, Jr. has been promoted to Senior Vice President/ Lending Operations and Compliance by the Board of Directors at the bank’s annual meeting. With over 25 years of experience in banking and real estate lending, Tom brings a wealth of knowledge and involvement in the areas of audit, risk, operations, lending and regulatory compliance. Tom’s attributes include a strong background in product development, policy making, report writing and management. He provides outstanding analytical, organizational and creative skills to the betterment of Winter Hill Bank. In addition, as a member of the Bank’s Executive Management Team, he will work closely with senior leaders to focus on the strategic growth and other initiatives of the bank.

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Gun violence prevention is crucial to the safety of our city, and the vocal support of Somerville residents is paramount in encouraging our elected representatives to prioritize this issue. Please help our state continue to be a national leader in the fight to prevent gun violence by urging our lawmakers to support passage of the following bills this week:

The first big snowfall of 2022 has come and gone, and with its arrival there also came the city’s Sidewalk Snow Clearing Pilot program, targeting properties on Broadway and School St., with the intention of testing options to support safer travel.

During the pilot, the city increased enforcement of existing sidewalk snow removal rules, which can include issuing fines when sidewalks are not shoveled properly or on time.

Arrests:
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 Sean Everson, January 24, 8:14 p.m., arrested at Middlesex Ave. on charges of shoplifting by asportation and possession of a class B drug, and on warrant charges of trespassing, felony nighttime breaking and entering, and larceny under $1200.

Daniel Cunha, January 25, 4:38 p.m., arrested at Assembly Row on charges of shoplifting by asportation and assault with a dangerous weapon.

Somerville believes it is important to highlight and support local minority and women-owned businesses, as it displays the beautiful mix of people and cultures that make Somerville such a vibrant city. Diversity is strength, and by supporting our diverse businesses, we are strengthening our community. Somerville cares about supporting its businesses, as well as its immigrant and minority communities.