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Ann Murphy Fletcher started writing and publishing poems in literary journals in 1994. Since then, she has had many poems in journals such as Yankee, The Christian Science Monitor, Georgia Review, Provincetown Magazine, Psychopoetica, The Lucid Stone, Ibbetson St. Press, Parnassus, Pegasus, Negative Capability and many more. She has published three books of poetry: Angels in Disguise, Mourning Becomes Electra and Hot Moon Night. She has had several articles in the on-line magazine Better After Fifty and contributed articles in local newspapers, especially The Waltham/Newton Tribute. She has published six fictional short stories and is getting ready to launch a blog about weight loss focusing on maintenance.
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Arrests:
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Bianca Cruz, March 15, 6:22 p.m., arrested at Broadway on warrant charges of shoplifting by asportation and possession of a class B drug.
After years of negotiations, the agreement represents a collaborative breakthrough for policing transparency
After several years of negotiations, the City of Somerville and the Somerville Police Employees Association (SPEA) union, which represents Somerville patrol officers, have reached an agreement to implement body-worn cameras. The agreement represents a collaborative breakthrough for policing transparency in Somerville and establishes Somerville as an early regional adopter of this important technology.
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UPDATE: Isiah has been located and is safe at home.
Isiah Tate, 14 year old is missing out of Somerville, MA. Last seen wearing black sweatpants, a black and white hoodie, and silver space jacket. He typically hangs out in the Boston area with friends. If located please contact Somerville Police Department at 617-625-1600 Ext. 7250 or Ext. 7254.
The market is back this Sunday March 28th, 2021 at a new time. Join them between 11 am to 1pm at Deano’s Market with select vendors who will have on site sales available for their products as well as pre-orders from our other vendors! Stop buy and purchase in person or order ahead of time. They recommend ordering by Wednesday evening. Visit the market website to learn more.
Sally O’Brien’s on Somerville Ave. celebrated its Irish heritage last Wednesday on St Patrick’s Day. Owner Liam Mannion and former Alderman Bob McWatters invited friends and the public to a night of Guinness, corned beef and cabbage and Irish music.
Joining in on the festivities were several past and present public servants such as Mayor Dorothy Kelley Gay, Secretary of State Bill Galvin, Middlesex County District Attorney Marion Ryan, State Representative Dan Ryan, Election Commissioner Nick Salerno and DPW worker Kevin McDevitt.
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Somerville Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper is pleased to announce that the Somerville High School Principal Search Screening Committee has forwarded the names of four finalists out of an initial slate of 33 applicants, for consideration as the school’s next principal. Earlier this year, current SHS Principal Sebastian “Sibby” LaGambina, also a graduate of SHS, announced his plans to retire at the end of this school year after an outstanding 35-year career with the district, including the last four as Principal of SHS.
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Mayor Joe Curtatone expresses solidarity with those afflicted by bigotry and violence.
- Monday, March 22: People age 60 or older and certain workers will be eligible. Eligible workers include those in restaurants and cafes, food service, retail, grocery and convenience stores, transportation, and more. See the full list at mass.gov/vaccine.
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Mayor Joe Curtatone, City Council President Matt McLaughlin, School Committee Chair Andre Green, Superintendent Mary Skipper
On Tuesday in Atlanta, Georgia, a shooting rampage at area spas left eight people dead, six of whom were women of Asian descent. This tragedy is emblematic of an unacceptable cruelty taking root in our society and serves as further evidence of the blatant racism in our country designed to oppress our neighbors, friends and community members. Hate crimes against Asians and Asian Americans in major U.S. cities rose by 150% last year, and within that number, women have been disproportionately targeted. Sadly, Asian and Asian American women in our city and region also have been the victims of this open bigotry. We recognize the growing and justifiable fear you may be experiencing in the wake of the senseless violence.
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