Arrests:
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Sean Everson, January 24, 8:14 p.m., arrested at Middlesex Ave. on charges of shoplifting by asportation and possession of a class B drug, and on warrant charges of trespassing, felony nighttime breaking and entering, and larceny under $1200.
Daniel Cunha, January 25, 4:38 p.m., arrested at Assembly Row on charges of shoplifting by asportation and assault with a dangerous weapon.
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Somerville believes it is important to highlight and support local minority and women-owned businesses, as it displays the beautiful mix of people and cultures that make Somerville such a vibrant city. Diversity is strength, and by supporting our diverse businesses, we are strengthening our community. Somerville cares about supporting its businesses, as well as its immigrant and minority communities.
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The City of Somerville’s Memorialization Committee, which names public assets like buildings, streets, and parks, is accepting applications to fill one resident position. The committee meets on an as-needed basis. Appointees will serve a two-year term and must be confirmed by the City Council. If you are interested in applying, please send a statement of interest to memorial@somervillema.gov by Friday, February 19. For more information on the Memorialization Committee please visit bit.ly/MemorializationCommittee.
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Move cars from city lots by 8:00 a.m. Monday
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The City of Somerville’s snow emergency will end Monday, January 31, at 6:00 a.m., and normal parking rules will resume at that time. Vehicles can be parked on the even side of the street starting at 6:00 a.m. Monday. Crews will continue plowing and shoveling Sunday and Monday to remove additional snow from this historic storm. So that you do not impede snow removal, and to avoid ticketing and towing, do not move to the even side before 6:00 a.m. Monday. The information below offers tips to avoid ticketing and towing as well as strategies for being a good neighbor and staying safe.
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The Somerville Fire Department would like to remind residents to please shovel in front of and around the fire hydrant closest to your home so that firefighters can see and access it. If possible, please clear the snow a few feet in all directions and clear the access from the street to make it possible for firefighters to attach hoselines to the hydrant.
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Since December, the SFLC (with the invaluable support of two phenomenal volunteers), has provided over 260 emergency winter clothing packages to SPS students and younger siblings. Requests for emergency coats, footwear and warm clothing can be made through the school liaisons and the packages are delivered directly to schools for pick up. The efficiency of our system attracted the attention of Cradles to Crayons who, following a hands-on visit in January, are hoping to make recommendations to other communities based on Somerville’s operations.
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Move vehicles by 8:00 p.m. Friday to odd-numbered side of street (unless otherwise posted) to avoid ticketing and towing
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Parking is also allowed in municipal lots (but not in school lots)
Based on current weather forecasts, the city is declaring a snow emergency to go into effect at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 28. Beginning at 4:00 p.m., cars will have four hours (until 8:00 p.m.) to move to the ODD side of the street (unless signage on your streets says otherwise). Any exceptions will be noted by nearby signs. Moving cars to one side makes room for plows and emergency vehicles, so thank you for doing your part. Residents may begin moving their cars to the odd-numbered side as early as they like, but please move your car by 8:00 p.m. to avoid ticketing and towing.
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Properties on Broadway and School St. are part of the Winter 2022 Sidewalk Snow Clearing Pilot to test options to support safer travel.
For the pilot, the city will:
1) increase enforcement of existing sidewalk snow removal rules, which can include issuing fines when sidewalks are not shoveled properly or on time;
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Surveillance photo of a group of suspects in a “smash and grab” at Somerville Ave. jewelers.
On Tuesday, January 18, at approximately 2:09 p.m., Somerville Police responded to a residence on Carver St. on reports of a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated he observed the lock on his shed was taken off and two bikes were missing.
On Wednesday, January 19, at approximately 4:09 p.m., Somerville Police responded to a business in Assembly Row on reports of a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the reporting person stated that on Monday, January 17, at approximately 9:05 p.m., two individuals entered the back room of the business through an open door. Nothing was reported missing.
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