‘Villens United by Chris Haskell

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Whether you live in Somerville, Boston, or another major city where immigration is a hot button issue, you’re likely to have seen our Mayor Joseph Curtatone in the newspapers or cable news networks standing up to Trump’s immigration policies and unwarranted deportations. The Somerville Mayor has drawn a firm line in the sand over the city’s Sanctuary status and isn’t backing down from his critics on the right, including law enforcement.

Join the local Somerville Chamber of Commerce monthly “After Hours” business get together this Thursday evening, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. This month the host is The Burren in Davis Square. It’s a great opportunity to network and meet and greet other Chamber members and businesses here in the city. Contact Steve Mackey of the Chamber to RSVP: smackey@somervillechamber.org.

Eagle Feathers #126 – The Mariners

By Bob (Monty) Doherty

At the outbreak of the American Revolution, Lieutenant Colonel John Glover already had twenty-one years under his belt as the commander of Marblehead’s militia. Late in the afternoon of the battle of Lexington, his militia narrowly missed a chance to intercept the retreating British column.

Rashida Ellis poses for a picture with two of Billerica’s finest police officers.

By Donald Norton

The 10th Annual Burlington Rotary Club Friday Night at the Fights was held at the Billerica Elks Hall this past Friday evening. March 31.

A sellout crowd with over 500 in attendance enjoyed a sit down dinner and a series of amateur boxing matches from various clubs in and around Massachusetts.

By Donald Norton
The Duhamel Education Initiative held its 21st Annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 1 at First Church Somerville. The Somerville School Committee cooked and served the breakfast again this year. Funds raised from this and other DEI events help support special programs that benefit Somerville Public School students.

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(a.k.a. the Somerville Poetry Festival?)
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By Kirk Etherton, B.N.P.M.F. board of directors

Somerville has lots of fine writers–including songwriters. This Friday – Sunday (April 7 -9) you’ll find a number of them in Copley Square. Most events take place at the B.P.L.

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The perfect poem for spring from long-time contributor Robert K. Johnson.

Arrests:
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Weldon Tucker, of 66 Vernon St., March 27, 5:23 p.m., arrested at School St. on charges of operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor and negligent operation of a motor vehicle.

Eric Dalton, of 15 Ainsley St., Boston, March 27, 9:17 p.m., arrested at McGrath Hwy. on a warrant charge of shoplifting over $100 by asportation.

Are you or someone you know interested in volunteering to be a football or cheerleading coach? Join the VILLENS family! Please contact Roger Desrochers Jr. at rogspw@aol.com / 617-838-2145 or Marsha Hamel McGlashing at clovamac64@aol.com / 617-968-9680.

After over 30+ years of operation, SCATV has created an umbrella brand for their three main programs: SCATV, Boston Free Radio, and Somerville Neighborhood News. The Somerville Media Center launch party will take place on April 28th from 12pm – 4pm at 90 Union Square. All are welcome to come and check out the new signage, have a tour, meet more of your community media neighbors and enjoy some snacks.