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On 9/5/24 at approximately 3:54 p.m., Somerville Police responded to Mystic Ave. for report of a dispute. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated he got into a confrontation with a male party. During the confrontation, the male party punched the victim then put on brass knuckles and attempted to punch him again. Officers identified the male suspect.
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Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Brazilian Women’s Group and Somerviva invite you to the Brazilian Flag Raising to celebrate the 202nd Brazilian Independence Day. September 5.
Applications Due Thursday, October 10
The Somerville Arts Council is actively seeking three to four dedicated community members to join its Board. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for the arts to support and strengthen the vibrant cultural landscape of our city.
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Thomas J. (“Tom”) O’Brien December 21, 1945 ~ September 9, 2024 (age 78)
Thomas J. O’Brien, Jr. passed away on September 9, 2024, with loved ones by his side. Tom was born in Somerville, Massachusetts on December 21, 1945. He was a resident of Somerville, Medford, Reading and, most recently, Georgetown, Massachusetts.
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Following critical utility work, interim paving will support safe travel prior to the full redesign of Highland Avenue
Beginning Sunday, September 15 at 8:00 p.m., city contractors plan to pave the travel lane (approximately 28-feet wide) surface along Highland Avenue between School Street and Benton Road.
This is the second part of a two-part interim paving plan. The first part covering the segment of roadway between McGrath Highway and School Street was completed on July 11.
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(This article first appeared in the July 25, 2019 edition of The Somerville Times)
Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte
This is the second story I’ve written about my favorite theatre. You may have visited it during the recent heat wave, but as far as I’m concerned the Somerville Theatre has always been cool.
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*Community invited to gather in honor of those lost and those who served
To mark the 23d anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville Department of Veterans’ Services invite the community to a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday, September 11, at 6:00 p.m. in Davis Square. All are invited to gather for the ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial in Davis Square (on the island at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Elm Street).
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Boys soccer regular season game last fall vs. Malden High School.
By Harry Kane
Sports provides an opportunity to develop and display talents through competition with the goal of achieving an athlete’s potential. Winning is important and gives Highlanders a sense of validation. And becoming a team player, learning leadership skills and practicing good sportsmanship helps build self-esteem and a foundation for lifelong fitness habits that will help students prepare for the future.
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