Saturday, November 17, 2012
News from communities near Somerville. Click on the links to read more.
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Saturday, November 17, 2012
Report: James Marzilli Facing New Accusations James Marzilli, the former state senator from Arlington who pleaded guilty last year to lewdly harassing four women on the streets of Lowell in 2008, is facing new accusations, but he will not be charged, according to a Fox 25 News report this evening. — Arlington Patch Police Seek Public Help in Beacon Hill Sexual Assault Case Boston police are asking the public for their help in a home break-in and sexual assault on Beacon Hill. Officers posted the image of a suspect on BPDnews.com and asked anyone who recognizes the man to come forward. — Roberto Scalese Banned in Brookline: Polystyrene Food and Beverage Containers The use of Polystyrene, more commonly known as Styrofoam, will be prohibited …
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Also, anti-semetic and racist words in Arlington, a pizza restaurant owes $850,000 in back wages and a Medford Johnnie's is becoming a Stop and Shop.
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Saturday, November 10, 2012
Woman Knocked Unconscious, Loses Teeth in Halloween Attack Police report that a brutal attack on a 26-year-old woman knocked her unconscious on Halloween night. The woman reports being struck on the back of the head and knocked out. Police met with her the next morning after friends had taken her to Massachusetts General Hospital. She was suffering from injuries to her face, mouth and arm, police report. — Chris Helms Anti-Semitic Symbol, Racist Word Reportedly Drawn on Broadway Car Police responded to Broadway at about noon Wednesday to investigate a possible hate crime. Once there, police heard from the reporting party, who said that someone had drawn offensive material into the dust on her car on two separate occasions. The night of …
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Also, shoplifting ground beef in Arlington and alleged teen shooter from Malden arraigned.
PHOTOS: Julia Stiles and Crew Film on Main Street Julia Stiles was in Charlestown Sept. 12 filming a scene for her made-for-TV movie, "The Makeover." Stiles' scene took place in and around Salon Forty-Four at 44 Main Street. The crew also filmed a fake political commercial next to the nearby construction site on Warren Street. The crew will be back in town Sept. 24. — Matt Casey Alleged Teen Shooter Arraigned on Intent to Murder Charges The 17-year-old arrested in connection with Monday's shooting of another 17-year-old near Warren Street was arraigned in Malden District Court on Sept. 11, according to the Middlesex District Attorney's Office. Tyrell Berberena, Jr., 17 of Malden, was arraigned on charges of armed assault with intent to …
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Also, a death on the Mass. Ave. Bridge. and a strange liquor license story out of Arlington.
A look at top local stories from communities near Somerville. Bank Employees Chase Down Medford Robbery Suspect, Leading to Arrest The suspect in a Medford bank robbery was arrested June 15 after bank employees chased her to a Cummings Street home, according to a police report. About 10:30 a.m. June 15, police responded to Eastern Bank for a reported robbery. When the woman fled the bank, its assistant manager and another employee chased her from the store to the rear of the parking lot, where there is an entrance to Cummings St., and watched her go inside 48 Cummings St., according to the report. — Jarret Bencks Cooperative Bank Robbery Foiled by Good Samaritan Authorities caught Tuesday's Charlestown bank robber with a little help from …
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Also, a Medford City Councilor compares Medford Square to the Berlin Wall, stabbings in Boston, tall ships in Charlestown and liquor licenses in Arlington.
The Day the T Saved a Bunny (And a Little Girl's Heart) Jamaica Plain's Casey Carey-Brown has a story that might warm the heart of the most hard-bitten T rider. According to Carey-Brown, "Each day before school, Roozle chooses a friend to go to school with her. Lately, she has been choosing Nummy, her very first stuffed animal bunny. The first toy she named. A very good friend." When Nummy fell onto the tracks, MBTA workers swooped in and saved the day. Hear audio of the rescue here. — Chris Helms and Blogger Casey Carey-Brown. City Councilor: Medford Square Intersection Like 'The Berlin Wall' A Medford city councilor thinks the city should focus on improving the intersection in the heart of Medford Square rather than concentrating on …
