Arrests:
Ricardo Montejo, January 17, 12:22 a.m., arrested at Perkins St. on charges of threat to commit a crime, discharge of a firearm within 500 ft. of a building, possession of ammunition without FID card, possession of a large capacity firearm, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault with a dangerous weapon, and home invasion.
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January 27 – March 26 | Somerville Museum, 1 Westwood Rd, Somerville
Created by two of Latin America’s leading artists – José Falconi from Peru and Santiago Montoya from Columbia – Bittersweet expands upon their original collaboration in Columbia, titled, “El Dorado Chocolaterie.” This reference to the foundational myth of “El Dorado”— that elusive city where everything was covered in gold, derives from the earliest days of colonization in the 16th century when countless explorers mounted expeditions in search of it. Over the years, the myth has served as an allegory for the ongoing search and exploitation of Columbia’s immense natural wealth, a symbol for get-rich-quick schemers who traffic in its resources from gold to quinoa, from emeralds to cocaine.
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COVID-19 vaccine booster clinics will be held February 2, 9, and 16 from 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. at the City Hall Annex at 50 Evergreen Ave. The Moderna booster will be offered. Registration is required. Please register at tinyurl.com/SomervilleVax or call 311 (617-666-3311). The clinic is free, and open to all people 18 years or older, regardless of immigration status or health insurance. Identification is not required. Please bring your vaccine card with you to your appointment, and arrive at the time of your appointment to avoid overcrowding in the building.
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Congratulations to Engine 7’s Senior Man Rudy Revilla retired after 26 years of service to the Citizens of Somerville. Rudy spent his entire career at the Highland Ave Station in groups 1 and 2. Rudy was also a long time Highland Ave Union Steward.
Look out for Rudy helping out at various Ball Square Business’ and Vacationing in Florida and Maine. Good Luck Rudy!!!
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The winners of The Somerville Times Reader’s Choice results for
THE BEST OF SOMERVILLE 2021
Congratulations to the winners.
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Readers choices for 2021
Best Idea in 2021: Extending the city’s residential eviction moratorium
Worst Idea in 2021: Powderhouse Circle new traffic route
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By Jim Clark
Somerville Police officers were dispatched to a Union Square location last Wednesday on reports of a motor vehicle accident.
Upon arrival, the officers took notice of one of the involved vehicle operators, later identified as Melih Ciftci, becoming irate and beginning to yell.
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