A public information session regarding contamination at Conway Park will be held on Wednesday, December 5, at the Public Safety Building (Police Headquarters) at 220 Washington Street, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Weston & Sampson, the licensed site professionals in charge of soil testing, and City staff will be on hand to discuss the testing results and next steps as well as to answer questions. Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) who have oversight over the testing and mitigation process will also be present to answer questions.

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By Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone

It’s that time of year again. It’s the season for gathering with your friends and family, for enjoying whichever holiday(s) your family celebrates, and for giving. Here in Somerville, it’s also a season for construction and road work. With that in mind, I’m updating one of my op-eds from my archives to remind us all of the importance of shopping local this holiday season. And this year, let’s take it one step further—for the holidays and year-round—join in our #Loyal2Local campaign to especially support businesses impacted by construction.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

Thanksgiving is a day that always goes as planned. The meal is prepared and the family sits down and eats, engages in cheerful banter and everyone goes home fulfilled. Each family member gets along with the others and everything is wonderful. Not always.

Many Somerville residents feel caught up in a web of never ending efforts to rid their neighborhoods of rodent infestation with all the construction going on. — Photos by Bobbie Toner

By NaBeela Washington

For many the Green Line construction in Somerville is a blessing. It brings increased opportunities for navigation and accessibility to Boston for residents and commuters. But for some, the changes have caused a stir for those living in close proximity to construction: major rat problems.

Local veterans, public officials, and civilians gathered at George Dilboy VFW Post #529 for a special day of celebration and appreciation for those who served their country.

By Jim Clark

On Saturday, November 10, members of the community, along with city and state leaders, joined members of George Dilboy VFW Post #529 in honoring those who served our country in the military as part of the Veterans Day celebration weekend.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone here and elsewhere who are fans of our paper. We hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving Turkey.

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L to R: Jim Harvey, general manager Holiday Inn Boston Bunker Hill, Al and Jo Snow, Commanders, U.S. Air Force (American Legion), Bryan Bishop, Commissioner of Military Affairs and Veteran Services, and Lou Carrier, president, Distinctive Hospitality Group.

The community was invited to join area veterans and local officials on Monday, November 19 the Holiday Inn Boston-Bunker Hill for a ceremony that celebrating East Somerville’s rich history and the legacy of Paul Revere.

The event kicked off with remarks from Lou Carrier, President of Distinctive Hospitality Group and Bryan Bishop, the Commissioner of Military Affairs and Veteran Services, followed by the unveiling of a new statue honoring Paul Revere at the corner of Washington St. and Inner Belt Rd.