24-Hour drop off kiosk rolled out in collaboration with DEA’s initiative –  kiosk located in lobby of Somerville Public Safety Building
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From the city of Somerville

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Health Department Director Paulette Renault-Caragianes and Acting Chief of Police Michael Cabral announced  that, in collaboration with the efforts of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the “National Prescription Drug Take-Back” program, the City of Somerville  unveiled  a new, 24-hour drop-off for all unwanted medications. The kiosk is located in the lobby of the Public Safety Building, 220 Washington Street, and open to all community members 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Designated parking spaces will be made available for those wishing to drop off unwanted medications.

By George P. Hassett

A 17-year-old suspected of stabbing a man at the corner of Central and Medford streets Friday night fled the scene in a Mercedes Benz, police said.

By George P. Hassett

Police are looking for two individuals involved in a drive by shooting early Saturday morning in East Somerville.

– Photos by Andrew Firestone

Somerville Youth Summit September 29
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Somerville teens get a sit down with Mayor Joe Curtatone Sept. 29

By Elizabeth Sheeran

Somerville teens get a sit down with Mayor Joe Curtatone Sept. 29

Young people tired of always being told to listen will soon get a chance to be heard. Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone will host the first-ever Somerville Youth Summit on Wednesday, September 29, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Somerville High School.

Boys and Girls ages 9 – 18 are encouraged to register to the Somerville Recreation Advanced Baseball School.  This program will run on Sunday mornings beginning October 3rd for 4 weeks at Trum Field from 10 am to 12 noon.  Cost is $10 per day of $25 for all 4 weeks.  This program will only cover HITTING.

Former HS and College Coach Lalicata along with Alan Zuccaro will be running this program.

Neighbors, friends invited to join Tufts University for learning, family entertainment and lunch

Residents, neighbors and friends are invited to celebrate the eighth annual Community Day at Tufts University from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26. The event will take place on the academic quad at Tufts’ Medford and Somerville campus and is cosponsored by the two cities.

“Community Day is much-anticipated on campus,” said Tufts University President Lawrence S. Bacow. “Since the very first event in 2003, we have watched it grow with more participants and guests from our host communities. We thank Medford and Somerville for once again cosponsoring the day, and look forward to welcoming our neighbors for another exciting time on the Hill.”

Art show inspired by mental health issues opens this weekend

By Julia Fairclough

Rather than resorting to Facebook and Twitter, teenagers could benefit greatly by using art as a form of self expression; a more enriching tool that can make lives more meaningful.

“This is something that is important in our society, as there aren’t enough art programs available to our kids,” said Somerville artist Diane Novetsky, who led an art workshop with local Girl Scouts this past spring.

The Girl Scouts, along with youth from many other local organizations—such as Teen Empowerment, Somerville Cares about Prevention, Somerville High School Gay/Straight Alliance, Somerville Community Explorers, and the Somerville Youth Program—created art for the “Art on Emotion” exhibit that opens Sunday with a ceremony from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Somerville Museum on Westwood Road.

By George P. Hassett

Former Somerville police officer James Tatosky was honored by aldermen last night.

Ex-Somerville cop James Tatosky fought Nazi’s in World War II and among martial arts legends Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee – but it’s a cat burglar in Winter Hill he’ll tell you about first.

By George P. Hassett

A new study of the city’s fire department was presented to aldermen Thursday night, detailing several weak spots in a department the study says is working adequately.