SHS Varsity Boys Hockey Senior Night was held Saturday, Feb 11. Somerville shut out Swampscott winning 4-0.  — Photos by Alex Fredette. For more photos of  the game visit alexfredette.smugmug.com

“During tonight’s regular meeting the School Committee will be deliberating on next steps in the Somerville Public Schools’ Superintendent Search process. As you know, last week we hosted three finalist candidates and conducted formal, public interviews as part of the final step in the search process. Unfortunately, just this morning Dr. Marisa Mendonsa decided that for personal reasons she is removing her name from our candidate pool. The School Committee will deliberate tonight and also on Wednesday, if needed, on our next steps.

June 25, 1930 – February 8, 2023

George Charles Galitis passed away on February 8, 2023, at 92, in his home state of Massachusetts. 

In his youth, George attended Northeastern University for his undergrad and proceeded to Tufts University, where he studied dentistry. He was the first in his family to go to college and part of the first generation of Greeks born and raised in Somerville.  Shortly after graduating from dental school, George proudly served his country as an Air Force dentist and Captain traveling to Japan and serving in the Air Force Reserve for many years. Upon returning from serving our country, George tended to the Somerville community for over 50 years at his own dental practice. He was incredibly proud of his service and business and prided himself on his work ethic and clinic. 

The City of Somerville seeks 20 community members to participate in a 75-minute online focus group about the historic Armory building at 191 Highland Ave. This focus group is one part of the ongoing Armory Master Plan process, which will guide the Armory’s future as a vibrant arts center for years to come. 

Somerville School Committee interviews Public Schools Superintendent Finalist Dr. Jannell D. Pearson-Campbell, February 6, 2023.

The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) has vaccinated more than 2,500 community members at its weekly COVID-19 vaccination clinics. The health and social services organization has partnered with Health Innovations, Inc and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) since June of 2021 to bring COVID-19 vaccines and reliable resources and information to the community.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

Back in the ‘60’s It was a rotund all gentleman who used to push a great big knife sharpening cart throughout the streets of the city. He was a friend of my grandfather, is from the old country and my grandpa would let him keep the pushcart in his backyard.

GovHR Will Lead Nationwide Search to Identify Candidates Who Align With City’s Community-Driven Approach to Public Safety

The City has selected GovHR to lead the search for a new Somerville Chief of Police. GovHR, a national public-sector executive recruitment firm, will conduct a rigorous recruitment process over the next several months to identify candidates with the requisite experience and principles to lead the Somerville Police Department (SPD).  

The redesign of the Powder House Boulevard and Alewife Brook Parkway intersection is expected to take place through the end of the summer. — Photo by Bobbie Toner

By Ryan DiLello

The City of Somerville held a public meeting last Wednesday to review plans for the redesign of the Powder House Boulevard and Alewife Brook Parkway intersection. Among the 70 residents in attendance, many were concerned about safety during construction.