By Jim Clark

On Wednesday, November 9, at 12:43 p.m., Somerville Police Control received a report from a caller that he had learned from a business associate that someone was trying to sell a stolen automatic scrubber that belonged to his company.

The reporting party told the call-taker that the person in possession of the stolen property was driving a white van with a Massachusetts commercial license plate.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

What do you think they should build in the old Star Market on Winter Hill lot? I’ve heard rumors that it could be the new central fire station. It sure has been vacant for a long time. It feels like around 10 years. Here are some residents’ suggestions. Each new comment begins with quotations.

— Photo by Brandon Wilson, Coordinator of Historic Events, and of the annual program.

An appreciation brunch was recently held for the volunteers who generously donated their time and talents to making Somerville’s Docent Program for the 2022 season such an enlightening and engaging opportunity for the public, to learn about three highly significant historic sites in the city: the Prospect Hill Tower, Milk Row Cemetery, and the Powder House. The de-briefing and appreciation brunch took place in November at One Westwood Road, at the Somerville Museum, which co-sponsors the program with the city. 

City staff conducted a virtual public meeting last week, providing updates and fielding questions by the public concerning the current and future state of the Spring Hill Sewer Separation project.

By Ryan DiLello

On Wednesday, November 9, the city held a virtual meeting to review the Spring Hill Sewer Separation project. Over 50 residents attended to receive updates on the project and to ask its project managers questions about the local impacts of the construction. For a detailed look at updates by the street, and to hear all the community’s questions, you can view the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n9uwcKCDUg (or on the Somerville GovTV).

P+E Wellness’ Piseth Sam helping a customer.

By Mina Rose Morales

A queer, nonbinary immigrant of color and a queer woman co-founded a Somerville-based boutique fitness studio to provide a safe space for marginalized groups in the community to work out.   

Please join the Davis Station Project Team for an online public meeting to learn about the Davis Station Accessibility Improvements Project. Wednesday, November 16 at 6:00 p.m. for a virtual meeting. This project consists of making necessary improvements in order to make Davis station safer and more accessible. Improvements will include: New and replaced elevators, Improved wayfinding and signage, Lighting upgrades, Full station accessibility from both entrances. For additional event details, visit: http://ow.ly/W5RN50LpzaJ.

Pictured from L to R:  Brandon Wilson (Coordinator, Historic Events & Education), former Mayor Dorothy Kelly Gay, Lawrence Willwerth (key organizer), Barbara Mangum (Somerville Museum) and Mayor Emeritus Eugene C. Brune. ~ Photos by Mary Mangan

The event, enjoying unusually warm weather for the season, commemorated all of the soldiers who have sacrificed their lives from all American wars, but especially those associated with the Civil War who are noted on the Monument at the historic Milk Row Cemetery (1804). A poppy wreath was also laid for the Unknown British soldier buried on site from the American Revolution by a representative from the British consulate, Tom Nickalls. British Redcoat Eric Niehaus, and many additional members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company were also in attendance.

The Somerville Homeless Coalition (SHC) reminds us that as the days grow colder we become more aware of the harsh and difficult living conditions that their clients experiencing homelessness face every day and night.

In recognition of National Hunger and Homelessness month, they encourage you to help them raise support and awareness for those in our community without a home.

Arrests:
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Gerard Divenuti, of Boston, November 8, 11:42 a.m., arrested on warrant charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, possession of ammunition without FID card, discharge of a firearm within 500 ft. of a building, carrying a firearm with ammunition, carrying a firearm without a license, and assault to murder.