The Somerville Police are actively investigating a report of gun shots being fired at Derby St. and Wheatland St. At 5:16 p.m.M today, police received 911 calls for shots fired. Police discovered numerous shell casings and are investigating. Police say a white sedan was seen fleeing the scene. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to cal 617-625-1212.
By Michael McHugh
The City of Somerville and Street Plans, an urban planning and research-advocacy firm, are collaborating to design a bicycle network plan that would allow cyclists of any age or ability to safely ride to anywhere in the city.
This will be done by designating specific routes and corridors as bicycle infrastructure, connecting gaps that exist within the current bike network, and by creating a guide for further design improvements. With this project the city hopes to increase safety for road users and prioritize walking, biking, and transit access to reduce emissions from personal vehicles.
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By Kyle Dante
The City Council intends to cut $400,000 from the Somerville Police Department (SPD) budget proposal for the 2023 fiscal year. $200,000 of that cut will be used for unarmed emergency personnel. The remaining $200,000 will go for other city demands, including housing and mental health needs, among others.
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FY23 Budget meeting: Final vote and year-end transfers meeting takes place Thursday, June 23, 6:00 p.m. Public meeting of the Finance Committee. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at https://somervillecityma.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx
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By Mayor Emeritus Eugene C. Brune
There have been several conversations and written articles pertaining to consumption sites and their tentative locations. Certainly, this type of topic would bring out the good, the bad and ugly, during any discussions pertaining to a volatile issue.
During my six years as the Alderman in Ward Six, as well as my ten years as your mayor, many such issues took place. Halfway homes for alcohol rehabilitation, homeless shelters, drug programs, mental health group homes, etc.
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By Gina Ingrando
On June 13, a School Committee meeting was held over Zoom to go over what has been going on in the schools and to present awards to the Valedictorian and the Salutatorian of Somerville High School, as well as recognize many other members of the Somerville school community.
Superintendent Mary Skipper and Principal Buchanan were present during the meeting to recognize Valedictorian Marie and Salutatorian Lucy on receiving the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents Award.
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Eagle Feathers #256 – Everett
By Bob (Monty) Doherty
The roots of Everett, Massachusetts run deep. Its settlement goes back to 1640 when it was known as Charlestown’s Mystic Side and later as Malden. She separated from Malden in 1870 and in 1892 went through the transformation from a town to a city. On May 27, 1776, as part of Malden, she was the first town to petition the Colonial Government to withdraw allegiance from King George.
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Another year passes and we pause at this time to congratulate and honor the hard-working students who achieved their goal of successfully completing their courses of studies at their respective high schools and colleges.
It takes a lot of dedication and commitment to follow through to completion in this world, which is filled with so many challenges and distractions. It is no small feat to take one’s education to the limit, and these moments represent important milestones along the path to success in life.
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