A pine tree is decorated for the holidays with ornaments but this is no ordinary tree. Each decoration holds an adventure story that will teach a lesson and bring true joy. Using puppets, objects, song, poetry, music and the classic art of storytelling enter the holiday spirit with Evie (portrayed by Charlotte A. Dore) as she shares stories from her life and her imagination that take her on an internal journey from loneliness to resilient joy. A beautifully poetic script with elements of improvisation will allow the show to be customized for each audience.

Food For Free CEO Sasha Purpura accepted the Powderhouse Award for Somerville’s Non-Profit of the Year at the Chamber of Commerce’s 75th Anniversary Annual Dinner and Powderhouse Awards.

Local food rescue organization receives award at Somerville Chamber of Commerce’s 75th Anniversary Annual Dinner

Food For Free, the Somerville and Cambridge-based non-profit hunger relief organization, was named “Non-Profit of the Year” at the Chamber of Commerce’s 75th Anniversary Annual Dinner and Powderhouse Awards. The dinner, which took place on November 17, is the foremost gathering of local business, civic, and community leaders in the city.

Director of Outreach and Community Relations for Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) Nathan Lamb.

By Nathan Lamb

November is National Family Caregivers Appreciation Month – a time to recognize those who provide essential support for their loved ones.

Chances are, you probably know at least one caregiver. A 2018 review of Bureau of Labor statistics by Pew Research found that 15% of adults were providing care for another adult – on average devoting nearly 80 minutes daily to providing assistance.

Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Massachusetts State Police Colonel Christopher Mason and Winchester Chief of Police Daniel O’Connell have confirmed that Brady McCue, 28 of Medford has been arrested in connection with the sexual assault and assault and battery of a 48-year-old woman which occurred at approximately 8:00 a.m. today near South Border Road on the Medford/Winchester line in the Middlesex Fells Reservation.

Congratulations to the members recognized at the 32nd Annual Firefighter of the Year Award ceremony in Worcester. They received a Citation for Meritorious Conduct and LT Danielle O’Hearn was the receipt of the Medal of Valor for their lifesaving actions at a 3 alarm fire on Kensington Ave last December.

Because this winter begins in an odd-numbered year, snow emergency parking will be on the odd side of the street all winter, unless posted signage says differently. Check streets signs in your neighborhood so you know where you can park ahead of winter weather. You can also learn more about the city’s snow policies at somervillema.gov/snow.

Please join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Superintendent Mary Skipper, and local elected officials for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the renovated and reconstructed Somerville High School campus on Wednesday, December 8, at 6:00 p.m.

Please join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and special guests for two of Somerville’s annual holiday celebrations.

The festivities will begin with the annual Christmas tree lighting on Thursday, December 2, at 5:00 p.m. on the City Hall concourse. After the tree lighting, Santa Claus will join us for a meet and greet next door at Somerville High School (don’t forget your camera if you’d like a photo). Santa will be escorted by the Somerville Fire and Police departments, with a gift and cookies for each child in tow. Live entertainment will feature the Somerville High School Chorus, Somerville High School Orchestra, El Sistema Somerville, and the Somerville High School Jazz Band.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

Thanksgiving is a day where friends and relatives join together to give thanks. Like any other large gathering there are bound to be disagreements, funny episodes and unexpected circumstances.