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Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville opens its doors

On July 5, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville has opened its doors. Situated on the Somerville-Cambridge line, it converges with a unique moment in time for Somerville as it experiences a modern-day renaissance, and it adds to the exciting transformation that Somerville’s historic Union Square is undergoing. Travellers will find a design forward, accessibly priced hotel that celebrates the city’s art, culture and funk. Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville offers 163 spacious guest rooms across its six stories and a dynamic lobby space that is sure to attract locals and visitors alike. The hotel is located just a half a mile from Harvard University and historic Union Square. Boston’s The Noannet Group teamed up with Cambria® Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), to bring the project to life, and the local, family-owned Saunders Hotel Group will manage all hotel operations. Design is at the forefront of Cambria Boston Somerville with the renowned CambridgeSeven behind the project’s architecture, and award-winning hospitality interior designer Bill Rooney Studio helming hotel interiors.

3-Alarm fire on Broadway in Somerville

On July 4, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

— Photos by Bobbie Toner

Early this evening, firefighters responded to a three-alarm fire of a multi-family home on Broadway in the Teele Sq. area.
With the help of neighbors and firefighters, everyone got out safely. The cause of fire is under investigation.

Somerville’s annual SomerMovie Fest returns

On July 4, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

The City of Somerville’s annual SomerMovie Fest returns this year with a series of seven family-friendly films being shown in parks around Somerville.

Screenings begin at dusk and the schedule is as follows:

Somerville’s Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks 2022

On July 4, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Arts Council present the City of Somerville’s annual 4th of July fireworks celebration at Trum Field, featuring music by Pressure Cooker and the Star-Spangled Banner sung by SHS alumnus Britney Flores.

Denise Provost and Doug Holder elected as NEPC co-presidents

On July 3, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

The board of the New England Poetry Club have announce that they have elected Denise Provost and Doug Holder to serve as their new co-presidents. They took their official positions on June 4, 2022.

Their acceptance letters to NEPC members are below:

Call for Entry: Somerville Toy Camera Fest

On July 3, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

The Somerville Toy Camera Festival seeks entries for its ninth annual celebration of toy and lo-fi photography.

Images of any subject matter, made with a “toy” camera – any low-tech camera with no or very limited exposure control, such as pinhole, Holga, Diana/Diana clones, Brownie, Ansco, disposable cameras – are eligible. The key criteria are plastic lenses and a lack of reliable exposure control. Straight Polaroid-type images, or images made with cell phones, digital cameras, or film cameras with full exposure control (such as the Lomo LC series), will not be considered.

Somerville’s Independence Day schedule

On July 2, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

City buildings will be closed Monday, July 4, for Independence Day.

Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day.

No street sweeping on Monday.

Ways to stay cool this weekend

On July 2, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Things are heating up this holiday weekend. Here are ways you can stay cool:

– Seek out air-conditioning at a Somerville Public Library branch on Saturday

– Head to Dilboy Pool (110 Alewife Brook Parkway) this weekend, 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

– Many parks and playgrounds also have water play features or sprinklers. To find a splash pad in your neighborhood, visit https://bit.ly/3QTxxum.

For additional heat safety tips, visit somervillema.gov/keepcool.

Somerville celebrates Fourth of July

On July 1, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

~Photos by Bobbie Toner

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Arts Council hosted a Fourth of July fireworks celebration at Trum Field, Thursday, June 30. All ages came out to enjoy a night of festivities starting with DJ Philip Tan followed by Pressure Cooker and the “The Star-Spangled Banner” was sung by Britney Flores.

Obituary: Officer Randy R. Isaacs

On July 1, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Randy R. Isaacs, a US Army Veteran, Active Army reserve man, Somerville Police Officer, Somerville native passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2022 at the age of 41 while on the job protecting the city he loved.Randy is survived by his Mother Sharon Nagarsingh, Father Adrian Calixte, Grand Mother Iris Sanford brother to Nicole Neale, Weldon Tucker, and Kirby Calixte, and uncle to Nariyha Angline, Natalia Villefranche, Ta Lia Tucker, and Jayden Calixte. and Several other friends and family.