Arrests:
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Mohamed Mohamed, of Cambridge, October 20, 7:03 p.m., arrested at Somerville Ave. on charges of possession of a firearm without FID card, assault with a dangerous weapon, and possession of ammunition without FID card.

John Malone, October 21, 11:56 p.m., arrested at Highland Ave. on a charge of operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor.

The Somerville Museum presents Penny Chronicles and the Stories They Tell, through – January 8, 2022, 1 Westwood Rd, Somerville. Curator: David Guss

They cost a penny to buy and a penny to send. They were the social media of their day, snippets of news attached to images of local buildings, monuments, and events. Big pictures in a small frame, serving as testimonies to one’s pride of place. Strung together, they tell Somerville’s unique history: a visit from a president, the impact of suffragettes, veterans marching, monuments dedicated, developers building rows of new homes.

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Somerville Commission for Women, and RESPOND Inc. invite residents to join them for the annual Domestic Violence Vigil on Tuesday, October 26, to remember and honor those who lost their lives to domestic violence in 2021. Due to rain, the vigil will now take place in the atrium at the West Branch Library, 40 College Avenue, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Note that masks are required indoors. 

West Branch Library, Somerville. — Photos by Anton Grassl

Please join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 6 City Councilor Lance Davis, and the Somerville Library Trustees for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the newly renovated and restored West Branch Library on Friday, November 5, at 11:00 a.m. 

Here is the COVID-19 update as of  Friday, October 22. Please also check somervillema.gov/covid19 for information and resources that are updated frequently.  

Booster shots explained: Booster shots of all COVID-19 vaccines have been approved by the FDA for people who are considered to be at higher risk if they contract the virus or who are at higher risk of exposure due to their work or residential settings. The FDA has also approved “mixing and matching” booster shots, so you can get a booster of any of the COVID-19 vaccines regardless of what type of COVID-19 vaccine you previously received.  Please keep in mind the eligibility categories may change in the future. If you are not sure if you are eligible for a booster, consult with your doctor. 

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By Joe Lynch
Former Ward 5 Democratic City Committee Chair

Should we abolish the Somerville Police Department? The answer to this question should be next to every candidate’s name on this year’s Somerville ballot.

The slogan “defund the police” means many things. But the repeated message from the Democratic Socialists of America-Boston (DSA), candidates for office in Somerville is clear: the outright abolition of the Somerville Police Department.