By Donald Norton

Lifelong resident and all around nice guy Vinny Vincente, together with his brother Tito Vincente, operated Goode Gas on Pearl Street for decades and built up a huge following that exists even today.

Finally, after working part time on various cars in the shop these past several years, he’s decided to join his brother Tito in retirement.

It’s been an interesting year in politics and social discourse, to say the least. The City of Somerville is certainly one classic example of strong, good-hearted people having the capacity to set aside fundamental ideological differences for the sake of appreciation of the community.

Events such as the city Christmas Tree lighting, taking place this Thursday, symbolically serve as a reminder that we are indeed a cohesive community, with our common hopes, fears, ambitions and objectives.

Somerville Local First’s final market of the year features 40+ local makers and artists ready to help with your holiday shopping. With jewelry, pet accessories, housewares, textiles, fragrances, leather goods, gifts, and specialty food items available – there is something for everyone.

Students across the district get first-hand look at how coding impacts our world through wide range of activities

Somerville Public Schools (SPS) students are joining millions of students from around the world in celebrating Computer Science Education Week, December 3-9. A variety of Hour of Code events will be taking place throughout the week at schools across the district. Every SPS student will have the opportunity to further their STEM learning by participating in special activities with teachers, community and university partners, as well as parent volunteers.

The Highlander Theatre Company (HTC), the resident theatre company of Somerville High School, will present the hit musical RENT: School Edition on December 6, 7, and 8 at the Centennial Auditorium at Somerville High School (SHS). With book, music, and lyrics by Jonathan Larson, this Tony and Pulitzer winning musical follows a year in the life of friends in New York’s Lower East Side during the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s and 90s. Filled with laughter, tears, and a rock-infused score, RENT is a story about community, survival, and measuring life in love.

Nonprofit to Renovate Former Rest Home and Bring Behavioral Healthcare  and Human Service Programs to Benefit the Community

Riverside Community Care, a nonprofit provider of a broad range of behavioral healthcare and human service programs, today announced it has finalized an agreement to merge The Somerville Home into its operation and to occupy and improve the former rest home’s building for continued nonprofit community services.