By Jim Clark

Somerville Police officers were dispatched to Fasika Ethiopian Restaurant on Broadway last Saturday evening on reports of a dispute.

As units were responding to the location, Somerville Control informed responding units that the defendant, Javier Fabian-Dubon, fled the scene heading in the direction of Stop and Shop on McGrath Highway.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte 

This is the true story of a car that had a life and personality of its own. A vehicle that transported colorful characters, and made the rounds in more ways than one way, on the streets of 1980’s Somerville.

Here is the COVID-19 update for Wednesday, May 11, followed by other city news and events. Please also check somervillema.gov/covid19 for information and resources that are updated frequently.

Firefighter John O’Connor is seen being deconned by fellow Firefighter Ryan Epps after extinguishing a fire at 23 Melvin Street. Firefighter O’Connor’s gear had been covered with blown in insulation after walls and ceilings were opened up to search for hidden fire. — Photo courtesy of Somerville FD

On May 26, 2021 at 4:51 p.m., the Somerville Fire Department was notified of a house fire at 23 Melvin Street. Responding firefighters found an active fire involving a third floor bedroom. The fire resulted in significant fire, smoke and water damage to the third floor and water damage to the remaining areas. Several skylights on the roof were ventilated due to heavy smoke on the third floor. Walls and ceilings were opened by firefighters to verify that the fire had not spread into the attic space. Ten adults and six children have been displaced. Somerville Health & Human Services representatives were on scene working with the Red Cross to provide services. The home is uninhabitable at this time. One firefighter suffered a knee injury. The unseasonable hot temperatures added to the difficulty in fighting the fire.

This Memorial Day, the City of Somerville will host a ceremony of remembrance to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while in service to our country.  

The ceremony will take place Monday, May 31, at Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery on Broadway between Alewife Brook Parkway and North Street. Speaking remarks will begin at 10 a.m. featuring Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Director of Veterans’ Services Ted Louis-Jacques, City Council President Matthew McLaughlin, and several members of the local Veterans community. Members of the general public are welcome to attend. This event will provide an opportunity for residents to come together after an especially trying year to remember our fallen heroes and honor all who serve. 

Persons Seeking Vaccination Encouraged to Sign Up for Mobile Vaccine Clinic Alerts

The City of Somerville Health and Human Services Department has announced plans to jointly hold mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinics with the Cambridge Health Alliance throughout the city. Mobile vaccination clinic dates will be released as sites are confirmed. Dates and locations will be listed on somervillema.gov/vaccine and will be announced via City vaccine alerts (by text, phone, and e-mail). Community members are encouraged to sign up for City vaccine alerts to receive notification when mobile vaccination sites are announced. To sign-up, complete the form in your language below, or call 311 (617-666-3311).

The Somerville Museum is pleased to announce that the Post 19 American Legion has donated $70,000 towards the Somerville Museum’s Access for All & More Campaign. At a recent membership meeting, Gene Brune, Former Mayor, Museum Trustee and a life-time member of Post 19 American Legion was invited to speak about the needs of the Museum.

Update: The city’s Memorialization Committee voted unanimously Tuesday night to name the athletic field at the new Somerville High School after Reavis.

He Broke Records And His Family Broke Barriers: The Push To Memorialize Somerville Olympian Phil Reavis Sr.

By Anaridis Rodriguez
WBZ CBS Boston

If you live in Somerville, you probably don’t know much about Phil Reavis Sr. Somerville native Matthew Hoey says you should.

“When I hear those words ‘Somerville Pride’ I’ve yet to come across anybody in my life in Somerville that I think captures that like Phil Reavis Sr.,” Hoey said.

The new MBTA station under construction in the Union Square area has been progressing steadily, although the timeline for completion of the station’s elevator has been pushed back. — Photo courtesy of MassDOT

By Joe Creason

The Somerville Redevelopment Authority meeting began without any comment from the public on Wednesday, May 19. Greg Karczewski, President at US2, was a guest presenter at the meeting. US2 is the Master Developer for the Union Square project which is currently under construction.