Shop local for the holidays with Somerville Local First

On December 8, 2016, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times
Remember to shop local this coming Sunday afternoon as Somerville Local First Holiday Market sets up at Arts at the Armory for some fun seasonal shopping.

Remember to shop local this coming Sunday afternoon as Somerville Local First Holiday Market sets up at Arts at the Armory for some fun seasonal shopping.

By Ariana Colozzo

The holiday season is in full swing; Christmas music is on the radio, houses are strung with lights and everyone is scrambling to find the perfect gift for the family members and friends on their lists. But holiday shopping isn’t always easy, especially when the lists seem to get longer each year.

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Applicants Sought for Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change

On December 8, 2016, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Mayor Curtatone is seeking applications from Somerville residents to serve on the Mayor’s Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change (CEUCC). The CEUCC advises the City and the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and Environment on climate change and energy policy issues and assists the City in program design and outreach related to these topics.

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Licensed to smoke, but unfit to drive

On December 8, 2016, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

By Jim Clark

Police officers were dispatched to the intersection of Grand Union Boulevard and Mystic Avenue last week on reports of a male passed out behind the wheel in a stopped vehicle.

Upon arrival, the officers spoke with a Boston Fire Engine Company that was on routine patrol and was flagged down by concerned citizens. The Firefighters said it took them numerous attempts to wake up the driver.

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East Cambridge Fire – Support your neighbors in crisis

On December 8, 2016, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

You may already know that CAAS provides comprehensive preschool and wraparound services to hundreds of families each year through Head Start.

You may not know that CAAS acts as a safety net for these and other families when they are in crisis — whether that’s the threat of homelessness or a disaster taking everything.

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Data Download with Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone

On December 8, 2016, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

By Joseph A. Curtatone

(The opinions and views expressed in the commentaries and letters to the Editor of The Somerville Times belong solely to the authors and do not reflect the views or opinions of The Somerville Times, its staff or publishers)

Taking a closer look at this month’s notable city data.

8: That’s the percent of Somerville High School students who reported taking part in binge alcohol use (consuming 5 or more drinks in a row within a couple hours) on a recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey administered by the Massachusetts Department of Education. While this figure shows a significant decline from the 21 percent of students who reported binge drinking to the same degree in 2006, it proves there is still work to be done to ensure our youth are engaging in safe and productive behavior.

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Letter to the Editor – December 7

On December 7, 2016, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

(The opinions and views expressed in the commentaries and letters to the Editor of The Somerville Times belong solely to the authors and do not reflect the views or opinions of The Somerville Times, its staff or publishers)

I’m writing to urge the Board of Aldermen to approve Somerville’s $50 million funding of the Green Line Extension. Financial analysis of the bond issue is complex, and I can’t begin to offer an opinion on it. I think we have to have faith that our city and legislative delegation have negotiated the best deal that we get in order to have the GLX go forward. We need to remember that there are some in the Baker Administration which would be extremely happy to cancel the project using our indecision or lack of approval of this as an excuse.

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2016 Christmas Tree lighting

On December 7, 2016, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times
timesphoto's Somerville Tree lighting album on Photobucket

~Photos by Claudia Ferro

The annual Christmas Tree lighting started the 2016 holiday festivities on Thursday, December 1, followed by a meet and greet with Santa Claus in the Somerville High School Highlander Café.

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Deadline looms for Green Line Extension

On December 7, 2016, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

December 8 deadline for approval
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On Thursday, the Somerville Board of Alderman will convene to deliberate the appropriation of City funds to close budget gaps in the long-anticipated Green Line Extension project.  The meeting is scheduled on the eve of the deadline to notify state authorities as to whether the City of Somerville will dedicate $50 million towards the project. The commitment that the Board will vote on is critical to closing the project budget gap and to receiving affirmation from the Federal Transit Administration that the project will receive $1 billion from a New Starts grant.

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Medical marijuana dispensary pitched for Davis Square

On December 7, 2016, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

The city is considering a proposal by Garden Remedies to put a medical marijuana dispensary in Davis Sq at the soon-to-be vacant Family Dollar store, Somerville’s second to date.

By Joe Ruvido

A meeting regarding a proposed Medical Marijuana dispensary in Davis Square was held at the Community Baptist Church on Monday, November 28.

Garden Remedies, which opened their first dispensary in Newton 2 weeks ago, hopes to occupy the soon-to-be vacant Family Dollar on Elm Street. After this and an additional public hearing about their plans for the dispensary, Garden Remedies will have to apply for permits under city zoning law.

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Somerville native’s life claimed in Oakland fire

On December 7, 2016, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times
Former Somerville local Micah Danemayer was one of dozens who lost their lives in the devastating warehouse fire in Oakland, CA, last Friday.

Former Somerville local Micah Danemayer was one of dozens who lost their lives in the devastating warehouse fire in Oakland, CA, last Friday.

By Jim Clark

A devastating fire that broke out in a warehouse in Oakland, CA, last Friday has reportedly taken the lives of at least 36 victims, including that of 28-year-old Micah Danemayer, who grew up in Somerville.

Danemayer was reportedly projecting videos during an unlicensed electronic music concert in the building, dubbed “The Ghost Ship,” when the fatal blaze started.

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