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A Fire, a Brewery Update and a Snowstorm Hit Somerville This Week

A look at top Somerville stories from the past week.

Blowtorch Caused Fire That Displaced 7, Says Chief
A Thursday morning fire was started when someone tried to thaw a frozen pipe with a blowtorch, according to Somerville's fire chief. The fire displaced about seven people and caused more than $100,000 in damage.

Somerville's Aeronaut Brewery Gears Up for Opening
We had a conversation with Aeronaut Brewery, which is getting ready to open in Somerville this spring.

City Approves $2.6 Million to Repair High School Auditorium and Cafeteria
The Somerville Board of Aldermen Thursday approved the issuance of a $2.6 million bond to repair the Somerville High School auditorium, kitchen and cafeteria, which were damaged in Hurricane Sandy and haven't been operable since.

Home-Style Armenian Food Comes to Somerville
A new restaurant on College Avenue, featuring Armenian and Lebanese food, was scheduled to open Friday.

Snowstorm Closes School
A mid-week snowstorm led to a snow emergency and the closing of Somerville schools. The storm ended up being a dud.

Murder Victim's Daughter: 'I Feel Victimized All Over Again'
Erin Downing, whose mother, in 1995, was brutally murdered in her own home on Prospect Hill, sent this letter to the editor. The killer, a 15-year-old, was sentenced to life in prison without parole. However, recent court rulings mean he could now face parole.


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