Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Somerville Chief of Police David Fallon and Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone today announced that Edward Clark, 55, of Norwood, has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident causing death, in connection with the fatal hit-and-run that occurred on Powder House Boulevard on February 8.

By Jim Clark

A Somerville Police officer was contacted by a Saks OFF 5TH Loss Prevention Associate last week regarding a female shoplifter who had just concealed fragrances and left the store.

The officer made his way to Saks, where he obtained a picture of the suspect and viewed surveillance footage of the incident while another officer searched the area.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

Part one.

From 1986 to 1998 I had the pleasure and honor of being part of a very special and groundbreaking radio station that has just turned 40 years old.

I landed a position on the Matty in The Morning show on Kiss 108 FM. Local kid makes good? More like local kid gets incredibly lucky! I was also finally putting my Emerson College degree to good use!

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By Chris Dwan, Resident; Mark Niedergang, City Councilor, Ward 5; and JT Scott, City Councilor, Ward 2

Somerville developers take notice: preliminary protections are now in place for trees on private land in Somerville. If you intend to cut a tree greater than six inches in diameter on private property, you may be required to plant replacements, pay into a replacement fund, or both.

There is an active investigation into Friday’s fatal hit and run. Investigators are continuing to call on the public for assistance in identifying the operator of the vehicle involved in the hit and run in Somerville. Somerville Police, working with the Middlesex DA’s office, are trying to locate a newer model, full-size, black pickup truck with front-end driver’s-side damage. The vehicle is believed to have a black cover over the bed of the truck and is possibly a Ford F-150. Anyone with related information is encouraged to contact the Somerville Police Department at 617-625-1600 ext. 7250 or 7254. Both phone lines are staffed 24/7 by sworn officers. Tips may be left anonymously through text. Begin your text message with 617spd and send it to TIP411 (847411).

By Stephanie Hirsch

I love the snow because it gives me an excuse to stay home and watch the weather through a window. But some people have to do the opposite when it snows – they head out to take care of the snow and our community. In this column, I’d like to a shout out to City staff who help reduce extreme weather stress and the snow angels/saints on each block who shovel out seniors or share their snow blowers.

Eagle Feathers #172 – Sergeant Hansen’s Flags

By Bob (Monty) Doherty

Henry Oliver Hansen was a young United States Marine from Somerville who was killed during World War II at the Battle of Iwo Jima. He was raised in the Magoun Square neighborhood on Nashua Street, attended Northeastern Junior High School and Somerville High School.

~ Photos by Ryan McBride, Tufts University

The Somerville High School Highlanders met up again with the Medford High School Mustangs Basketball teams at the Annual Tufts Classic game held at Cousens Gymnasium on the Tufts University campus.

The Somerville High School Girls Basketball Senior Night was held last Friday at their home game against Salem. Somerville won the game 45 to 36. Congratulations to seniors Gurpreet Kaur, Kaitlyn Seeley, Kiara Pontes, Megan Barnes, Tayla Casey and Karla Salmeron. We wish them the best.