Week in Review: Curtatone Mulls Statewide Run, Big Housing Project Approved

Curtatone 'Absolutely' Considering Run for Governor
Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone told reporters Thursday a run for governor was "absolutely" something he was considering. The mayor did not say when he would make a decision, but said it would be sometime "in the near future."

Union Square Housing Project Approved
The Somerville Planning Board Thursday night approved plans for a controversial mixed-income housing project in Union Square.

Big Green-Technology Incubator Moving to Somerville
Greentown Labs, a large incubator space for clean-energy and clean-technology startups is moving to Somerville. At an event celebrating the move held Thursday, Gov. Deval Patrick spoke about Massachusetts' innovation economy, and executives from Greentown Labs spoke to Somerville Patch about their plans in the city. You can see videos here.

Thousands in Somerville Sign Petition to 'Save' Market Basket
Customers of Somerville's Market Basket joined over 40,000 other customers in New England by signing a petition to prevent the supermarket company's CEO, Arthur T. Demoulas, from being ousted by his cousin, Arthur S. Demoulas.

Long-Serving Somerville Priest Dies
Father Henry Jennings came to Somerville's St. Joseph's Parish in 1966, and over the next 46 years he presided over countless weddings, funerals, baptisms and services in his Union Square parish. On Saturday, Jennings passed away at the age of 83.

Early Morning Fire Strikes College Avenue Home
Nine people were displaced early Thursday morning by a fire at 151 College Avenue, near the Powder House Rotary, according to the American Red Cross of Massachusetts. Somerville Fire Chief Kevin Kelleher said the fire broke out at about 4:15 a.m. on the second-floor porch of the two-and-a-half story home. The fire extended to the upper floor of the building, causing approximately $60,000 in damage, he said.

Kids Go Gaga Over New Somerville Park
If you don't like the sound of children laughing and having a good time, stay away from the new Chuckie Harris Park. The East Somerville park opened for the first time Monday night with scores kids running around, barreling down the slide, splashing around under a huge yellow water tower and using the swings.

Cuisine en Locale to Take Over Anthony's Function Hall
Cuisine en Locale, a Somerville catering company, is planning to take over the Anthony's Function Hall space on Highland Avenue, according to proceedings from the Somerville Licensing Commission.

Somerville's Door2Door Offers Training on Riding the T
Somerville's Door2Door, run by SCM Community Transportation out of 167 Holland St., is partnering with the MBTA to help train seniors and people with physical and cognitive disabilities how to ride the T's buses, subways and Commuter Rail trains.

Neighboring Charlestown Scrutinizes Everett Casino Proposal
Somerville's mayor has used strong words to oppose a casino proposal in Everett—a proposal that would sit at Somerville's doorstep. Meanwhile, officials in Boston are also scrutinizing the proposal to determine its impact on Charlestown. The proposal is so close to Charlestown, in fact, that part of the project may actually be inCharlestown.