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On June 21, 2018, at approximately 11:03 p.m. officers were dispatched to Prospect Hill Park for a large fight. Upon arrival they discovered a juvenile victim suffering from stab wounds, and an adult victim suffering from a blunt-trauma injury. Both victims were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
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New Davis Square Traffic and Pedestrian Signal Pattern Begins June 27
A new traffic and pedestrian signal timing pattern, which will increase safety and give pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers more time to get through the main intersection, is coming to Davis Square beginning Wednesday, June 27.
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~Photos by Claudia Ferro
A potluck dinner was held at the West Somerville Neighborhood School for the afterschool program on Thursday, June 7. The kids in the program performed for all those attending.
More than 30 local businesses team up to create a more inclusive farmers market
Good Food For All is a week-long, community campaign debuting throughout Union Square June 23-30. More than 30 local businesses have teamed up to raise awareness and funds for the local SNAP match available at the Union Square Farmers Market.
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Dear Editor,
As the Times reported a couple years ago (“The Plastic Bag Ban Begins” Sept. 7, 2016), Somerville has taken an admirable step in banning plastic bags.
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Retiring Somerville school teacher Sophia Carafotes (center) was recently honored by her friends and family at a retirement party held on her behalf.
By Rebecca Danvers
Sophia Carafotes grew up in Somerville with her parents Charles and Mary, both now deceased, and her siblings, James, a Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owner; Paul, an actor, director and writer in California; Victoria, who teaches grade 6 at West Somerville Neighborhood School; Margo, who was also a business teacher at Somerville High School, though now deceased since 2011; and Stephanie, a yoga instructor. Both sets of grandparents and many aunts, uncles and cousins were only streets away.
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By Jim Clark
Police received reports of a stolen credit card and U.S Passport last week. The victim reported his credit card and passport missing from his room at Sydney St. location. The victim also reported that his credit card was used at multiple locations throughout the city.
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By Joseph A. Curtatone
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Short-term Rentals Community Discussion #2 RESCHEDULED for July 19
With the growing popularity of home-sharing and short-term rentals, the City is revisiting its policies and regulations. Join us for a community meeting where City staff will review current short-term rental regulations and lead a discussion about future regulation options. The first meeting was held on June 14, and a second was planned for June 21, however that meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, July 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Argenizano School Cafeteria, 290 Washington St.
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