It began as a way to memorialize the military casualties of the Civil War, and was originally termed Decoration Day. Decorating the graves of the countless multitudes of fallen soldiers helped to console the grieving survivors of the debacle while uniting the once divided nation in a worthwhile common cause.
On Monday of next week, we will take some time to pay homage to those who made the supreme sacrifice for their country. For us all. We will have to do it differently again this year because of the precautions being followed due to the ongoing coronavirus problem.
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Arrests:
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Mya Wilborn, of Roxbury, May 23, 6:28 p.m., arrested at Laurel Ter. on warrant charges of furnishing a false ID to arresting law enforcement, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, trespassing, disorderly conduct, larceny from a building, resisting arrest, and miscellaneous common law violation.
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The City of Somerville Office of Housing Stability is hosting a virtual workshop to assist Section 8 tenants looking for housing. This event is designed for Somerville Housing Authority Section 8 voucher holders or Section 8 applicants in the screening process, but all are welcome. Attendees will learn practical tips, advice, and strategies to make their Section 8 housing search more effective.
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On Sunday, May 23, at 4:12 a.m., approximately four shots were fired near Bradley St. and Jackson Rd. One person suffered a non-life threatening gunshot injury.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Somerville Police Department Detective Bureau Ext. 7215, or submit your anonymous tip via the Somerville PD app.
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To protect the health and safety of our staff and volunteers, the event will again be held virtually this year. Please join in on Thursday, June 3 at 6:00 p.m. for a virtual fundraiser.
YUM: A Taste of Immigrant City is The Welcome Project’s annual fundraiser. YUM is a huge part of what makes The Welcome Project’s daily programming possible.
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