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Somerville school superintendent wants $3 million budget increaseFor the first time in years, the school superintendent is asking for an increase in his budget. And he thinks $3 million – or an increase of 6 percent increase – is not too much to ask.. — Wicked Local Somerville
'Abraham Lincoln' visits West Somerville Neighborhood SchoolThe 16th President of the United States paid a visit to children at the West Somerville Neighborhood School on April 3. Abraham Lincoln, brought to life by actor Joseph Kidawski, shared some of the key moments from his youth. As he spoke of hardship and joy, he evoked the simple humanity of one of America’s greatest leaders. — Wicked Local Somerville Guest Column: Nearly drinking Walmart's Kool-AidI admit it. I drank the Kool-Aid. When Walmart proposed opening in Somerville I was interested in learning more. After all, they said they were cleaning up their act. — Wicked Local Somerville With Checkered Past, Somerville Celebrates Its New IdentitySomerville was once home to the notorious Winter Hill Gang. But in recent years the city has become a hip, new destination for students and young professionals, with housing prices more than doubling since the mid-90's. — 90.9 NPR WBUR Somerville students launch recycling drive at high schoolThe Somerville High School is a little bit greener, thanks to Tania Ahmed and the school’s Green Club. The school cafeteria recently started a recycling drive to spread environmental awareness among students, teachers and staff. — Wicked Local Somerville Angled parking coming to Somerville's Bow StreetNext week the city will pilot a new parking system in Union Square that will reportedly create more parking and increase visibility for pedestrians and motorists. — Wicked Local Somerville
Somerville police: Screaming woman walked into trafficA screaming Somerville woman who was walking into traffic and crating chaos near Union Square was arrested last Tuesday after folks complained to police. Susan M. Carroll, 50, of 270 Washington St. was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, according to a police report. — Wicked Local Somerville Somerville commission accuses City Hall of retaliationAfter city officials ordered a last-minute cancellation of a Human Rights Commission meeting due to concerns about violating state law, HRC members are viewing the action as retaliation for questioning authorities. “I certainly do think it’s retaliatory,” said HRC commissioner Barry Rafkind. “The city wants to keep up the appearance of commissions functioning but when something’s at risk or they feel threatened by a commission, then they selectively enforce a rule.” — Wicked Local Somerville
Somerville pastor celebrates 45 years at St. Joseph'sHenry Jennings didn’t set out to be a priest. He studied economics and worked as a teacher and airline reservations employee after serving two years in the Korean War. But volunteering and community work drew him to the Catholic Church. — Wicked Local Somerville
Maine police search for Cambridge man who left bar, vanishedPortland, Maine -- Portland police are seeking the public's help in their search for a Harvard Business School... — The Boston Herald Monday, May 21, 2012 8:46 AM Tip O'Neill celebrations kick offThis year marks the 100th anniversary of former House Speaker Thomas "Tip" O'Neill's birth and the city of Cambridge is kicking off a year of celebrations this week. — The Boston Globe Monday, May 21, 2012 4:08 AM Somerville police: Whitman man hits victim with wooden club, smashes car windowsA man who hit a man with a wooden club and then smashed three windows of his car was arrested in Somerville last week. Daniel M. Nelligan, 23, of Whitman was charged with malicious destruction of property and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, according to a police report. — Wicked Local Somerville More News
