While its precise origins in the late nineteenth century are a bit unclear, the observance of Labor Day has generally come to signify a celebration of the common working class in America, in a somewhat similar fashion as that of International Workers Day on May 1 throughout other parts of the world.

Eagle Feathers #212 – A Day for Laborers

By Bob (Monty) Doherty

On June 28, 1894, a little over 126 years ago, the United States Congress and America’s 24th President Grover Cleveland signed into law and recognized that the first Monday in September would become Labor Day, a federal holiday.

Arrests:
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Shami Grant, of Charlestown, August 28, 9:45 p.m., arrested at McGrath Hwy. on charges of failure to stop for police, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, unregistered motor vehicle, attaching wrong motor vehicle plates, and uninsured motor vehicle.

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I was glad to catch up with Somerville-artist Karl Stephan. Stephan is an artist who wears many hats, and I wanted to see what’s brewing under them.

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Zachary Cook grew up in Massachusetts and studied Literature at Lesley University. He likes antiques, medieval manuscripts, poetry and taking long walks while listening to Led Zeppelin.

Senator in Congress – Democratic

Edward J. Markey -19692

Joseph P. Kennedy, III  – 4866

EPA to conduct phase 1 removal of PCBs and other contaminants, investing $3 million in matching funds into site 

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the City of Somerville have signed an Administrative Order of Consent in which the EPA has committed to coordinate with the city on remediation of Conway Field in accordance with federal and state environmental regulations.  

On Thursday, August 6, 2020, Somerville Police received a call for a report of a male with a gun inside of an apartment on Highland Ave. Upon arrival, the reporting party advised officers that the suspect was in the back room and was pointing a gun at a female’s head. Officers relayed this information to SPD Dispatchers, and advised Dispatch that all cruisers, as well as Sgt. Marino, were on location. 

Vote by mail ballots must be received by the Elections Department by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1.

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Today is International Overdose Awareness Day, and September is National Recovery Month. Here are some ways that you can help us send a message of support and hope for recovery: