Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone is not expected to attend public events or work from his office at City Hall for the next few weeks due to a severe case of the shingles virus.

Mayor Curtatone was recently hospitalized with the shingles virus, which is the same as the virus that causes chickenpox. The illness, which nearly one-third of adults experience in their lifetime, is not life-threatening though it can be quite painful, and in rare cases, the inner ear and facial nerves are affected, as is the case with Mayor Curtatone.

Winners to be presented during Historic Preservation Month in May 2019.

The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) has extended the deadline to submit nominations for the 2019 Preservation Awards. Applications will be accepted through Monday, December 10.

During its annual celebration in honor of Historic Preservation Month in May 2019, the Commission will honor Somerville residents who performed significant restoration or maintenance efforts on designated historic buildings, or on non-designated buildings erected before 1967.

#GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving.

One of the best ways to get involved is in your own community. To help,  find  organizations, charities, events and more in Somerville.

Click here  to see a list of nonprofits in Somerville.

Arrests:
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Kerby Cetoute, of 15 Wigglesworth St., November 20, 1:23 a.m., arrested at Gov. Winthrop Rd. on charges of failure to stop or yield, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, resisting arrest, speeding, motor vehicle operator giving false name or address to a police officer, failure to stop for police, and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and on a warrant charge of larceny by check over $1200.

Sean Romano, of 22 Thorpe St., November 21, 1:31 p.m., arrested at home on charges of possession of a large capacity firearm, possession of a firearm without FID card, and possession of ammunition without FID card, and on warrant charges of marked lanes violation and operation of a motor vehicle with license revoked as HTO.

The City of Somerville is currently seeking applications for the newly created Office of Housing Stability (OHS) Advisory Board.  The Advisory Board will work with the OHS Director to identify policy and programmatic priorities for the OHS to further its mission of preventing the displacement of Somerville residents. The Advisory Board will:

East Somerville Main Streets will be hosting their first annual Ugly Sweater bar crawl on Sunday December 16 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Come out in your most tacky sweater and enjoy the diverse range of bars and restaurants on Broadway in East Somerville. This event is free to attend and local drink specials will be available for purchase.

Case Manager Tessa Brisson (center) hugs Marian Petrillo, who was recognized as an Outstanding Care Provider by Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services at Serving Seniors 2018.

By Nathan Lamb

Seven organizations, care providers, and volunteers were recognized for outstanding efforts on behalf of older adults at Serving Seniors 2018.

The awards ceremony was hosted by Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) on Nov. 15. Speaking to more than 200 guests, SCES Executive Director Paul Hollings said the theme was honoring those who work together to benefit older adults in Cambridge and Somerville.

Borges, Manuel F., of Somerville, November 20, 2018 at age 97.

Devoted husband of Nair (Raposa) Borges for 72 Years. Loving father of Maria Lurdes Borges, Margaret Borges and her husband Joe Davalos, Carlos Manuel Borges, Shelia Borges Foley and her husband Robert Foley and the late Mario Borges. Cherished grandfather of Mario Borges, Celeste McNerney, Krista Burke and Robert Mario Foley. Adored great-grandfather of Arianna and Nicholas Borges, Liam and Hunter McNerney, Kaylie and Aiden Burke. Also survived by his sister Ana Maria Tavares, his brother Antonio Borges, many nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives and friends.

Somerville Media Center has opened registration for Memes, GIFs, and Graphic Design. The class will run on Wednesdays, January 2, 9, 23, and 30 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. and will be offered to youth age 8–14.

Love internet graphics? Wanna go viral? Create your own memes, animated GIFs, logos, fonts, images and more! Learn how to use graphic design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva to create an original graphic design campaign about a cause you care about.