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This week’s contributor writes: “My name is Debbie Sue Toner and I am a Poet. I have won 3 separate poetry contests wherein my poems were officially published. I have been writing poems since grade school. I truly love writing poems for any reason. Besides writing poetry, I enjoy spending time with my husband, my 5 children, and my granddaughter. I sincerely hope you enjoy reading one of my many poems!”

Update: Snuggles the dog was found safe.

The Somerville Police Department is seeking any information about a vehicle involved in a Tuesday, December 22, crash. At around 7:52 a.m. a 9-year-old boy was struck at Broadway and Walnut Street while walking his dog. He sustained minor injuries. The driver did not remain on the scene and police are looking for information that will help identify them. The vehicle allegedly involved in the crash is described as a gold-colored passenger car and it was seen heading east on Broadway.

Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced further restrictions to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth, including new capacity and gathering limits. These measures will go into effect on Saturday, December 26 and will remain in effect until noon on January 10, 2021.

With the recent snowstorm, the City of Somerville has ended street sweeping for the season. Street sweeping will resume April 1, 2021.

If your effort to reduce your personal plastic use has fallen by the wayside in recent months, you’re not alone – reusable bags and containers have gotten a bad rap during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, a new report shows that they can be a safe, effective way to tackle the global plastic pollution crisis.

The two gallery windows displaying the exhibit.

“Noticing the trees around us — on our commutes, in our yards, parks, or neighborhoods — is the first step to valuing them,” and the rationale behind a Somerville tree-themed photo exhibit entitled R.O.O.T. (Recognizing Our Oldest Trees), now on display in the Inside-Out Gallery, the outdoor gallery beside the Davis Square CVS, where it can be viewed safely from the sidewalk. 

Move cars from city lots by 12 noon, property owners must shovel sidewalks by 1 p.m. Friday 

The City of Somerville’s snow emergency will end Friday, December 18, at 10 a.m. and normal parking rules will resume at that time. The information below offers tips to avoid ticketing and towing as well as strategies for being a good neighbor and staying safe.

By Jim Clark

A Somerville Police officer on duty and assigned to uniform patrol of Assembly Row last Thursday spotted a man known to him as Rachid Belhadj walking past LegoLand.

Belhadj is reportedly well known by Somerville police for shoplifting from retail establishments. The officer also had knowledge that Belhadj was wanted for multiple arrest warrants at the time.