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Week in Review: Attempted Sexual Assault, Beer Works Update

A look at top stories from Somerville during the past week.

Attempted Sexual Assault Near Porter Square
A woman walking home near Porter Square Monday night was grabbed from behind, according to an alert issued by the city of Somerville. Somerville police asked the public for help in providing information about the case.

Milford Casino Vote 'Good News' Says Somerville Mayor

After the town of Milford rejected a proposal to build a casino in its community, Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone spoke about the current situation regarding another proposed casino near Somerville.

Beer Works Withdraws Liquor License Application ... For Now
Beer Works, a Boston-area brewpub company that proposed to open a restaurant in Davis Square, withdrew it's application for a liquor license, though the company's owner, Joe Slesar, said he's still interested in the space.

Train-Track Pursuit Leads to Gun Arrests
Somerville police arrested three men Monday night after chasing them on train tracks near McGrath Highway and calling in a bomb- and gun-sniffing dog to find a gun hidden in bushes.

Somerville Gets Top 10 'Walk Score'
We learned this week that Somerville is the seventh most walkable city in the country, according to WalkScore.com, and when it comes to transit, it's the ninth most transit-friendly city in the country.

Teen Pleads Not Guilty in Soccer-Camp Sexual Assault Case
Somerville resident Galileo Mondol, 17, pleaded not guilty Thursday after a grand jury indictment alleged the teen sexually assaulted fellow Somerville High School students at a sports camp over the summer.

Somerville's 2013 Holiday Events Schedule
A look at upcoming holiday events in Somerville.



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