Cambridge News Weekly

Cambridge Lions Club gets chartered

By William Tauro

After two long years in the making, the newly formed Cambridge Lions Club made the history books and has been chartered as an official Massachusetts 33k Lions club on Wednesday July 28

The new club started the evening with the Installation of twenty-five new members and officers that were installed by Past Massachusetts District 33k Governor Ned Merrick then later followed by a dinner and multiple presentations including two "Blue Badge presentation pins to Somerville Lions members Charles and Rosalie Goumas.

 

 

 

Mayor's program putting Cambridge teens to work

 
By William Tauro 

The Cambridge Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP) is in full swing.

Cambridge resident teens ranging from 14-18 years of age have begun working in the six week program that began on July 6 and will continue through August 13.

A home-cooked meal goes a long way

 

By Julia Fairclough

Community Cooks volunteers come in all ages and sizes, but they all believe in their mission to contribute a portion of a meal to a shelter or service program in the Somerville and Cambridge area communities. 

For over 17 years, this volunteer-run organization has carried on this work, and now boasts over 140 volunteers serving over 450 meals each month. Its 12 partner organizations run the gamut, from Respond Inc., a domestic violence agency in Somerville, to the Somerville Homeless Coalition, to The Women's Center, a women's resource center in Cambridge.

2010 State Primary

 

The 2010 State Primary will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. For Cambridge residents not already registered, the last day to register to vote is Wednesday, August 25, 2010 until 8 p.m.  The list of candidates is posted on the Election Commission website.  The polls will be open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Senate President honors DiDomenico in Cambridge

 

By William Tauro

Former Somerville Mayor Dorothy Kelly Gay at the podium as she introduces Senator Sal DiDomenico to a crowd of supporters at a fund-raiser that was held Wednesday evening at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge.

Expect delays around Cambridge Rindge and Latin

 

By William Tauro

The massive construction renovation project that's currently being done at the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School is still underway.

Traffic on Cambridge Street in front of the school the surrounding area continues to be congested with construction vehicles and new detours.

Cambridge man arrested after hitting security guard in Somerville

By George P. Hassett A Cambridge man struck an AJ Wright security guard with a bicycle lock July 15, according to police. Henry Sousa, 58, of 8 Dana St., Cambridge, was arrested and charged with resisting arrest and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

New Citizenship Classes to Start August 4 at MAPS

 

The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) is forming a new Citizenship class to start August 4 at the agency’s headquarters, located at 1046 Cambridge Street in Cambridge. The class will meet every Wednesday, from 6-8 pm, for 12 weeks.    

Preparing for a Flood

The recent heavy and flashy rains have caused flooding in areas throughout the City that normally do not experience flooding. Residents should be proactive in protecting their properties from potential floods by following the following simple steps:

FEMA Field Team at Home Depot to Provide Guidance on Mold & Mildew Removal

 

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending a Field Team to the Home Depot at 75 Mystic Avenue in Somerville on Thursday, July 15, beginning at 9 a.m., to provide guidance to residents regarding proper procedures for dealing with mold and mildew removal, and disposal of flood damaged materials. The Field Team will be in place over the next several days as necessary.

Turkeys in Cambridge

 

By William Tauro

Three turkeys lost their way and were found wandering around the Fresh Pond area late Wednesday afternoon. Traffic came to a stand still for a little while the flock decided to cross Fresh Pond Parkway.

Summer in the City 2010

 

Join the Cambridge Arts Council for the annual Summer in the City. Each summer Cambridge parks come alive with music, dance, storytellers, theatrical performances, puppetry, arts & crafts, movies and more! The City of Cambridge offers a wide array of FREE, multicultural, interactive arts programs, performances, and activities both day and night for children, families, and the entire community.

Cambridge streets back to normal

 

By William Tauro
 

Traffic on Bishop Allen Drive in Cambridge returned back to normal  on Monday after severe torrential rains came down today and over the weekend.

Cambridge DPW crews cleaned up areas affected with flood damage immediately after the rain stopped. 

Central Square Branch Library to close until Fall 2010 for Renovation and Repair Work

 

The Central Square Branch will close after July 4 in order to repair and upgrade the heating and cooling systems, and to do other interior renovations.  This project is expected to be completed in the fall.

StoryWalk along Cambridge Street on Tuesday, July 13th

Please join us for a StoryWalk along Cambridge Street on Tuesday, July 13th.
The Opening Celebration will be at 11 a.m. at Donnelly Field (behind King Open) at 850 Cambridge Street, featuring The Secret Agents - Acrobatics and Puppetry!!

Somerville man honored for donating 2 1/2 gallons of blood at Mount Auburn Hospital

Pictured right to left: Somerville resident, David Fletcher pictured with VP of Marketing and Strategic Planning Michael O’Connell, both of Mount Auburn Hospital. He has been inducted into the '2 ½ Gallon Club' of the Mount Auburn Hospital Blood Donor Program. David was honored in a ceremony during Donor Recognition Week. Somerville resident, David Fletcher, was recently inducted into the coveted '2 ½ Gallon Club' at Mount Auburn Hospital for donating gallons of blood to the Mount Auburn Hospital Blood Donor Program. It takes a lot of time and blood to get in the employee-only club, but the pursuit signifies David's on-going commitment to donating blood, helping both the hospital and the community it serves, said a spokeswoman for the hospital. David works in the homecare department at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge.

Somerville Police: Woman indecently assaulted walking home from Porter Square train station

 

By George P. Hasset 

A woman walking home from the Porter Square train station was knocked to the ground and attacked by a man on Sunday night, police said.

Police are looking for a suspect described as a white male, 20 to 25 years old, 5 feet 6 inches tall, medium build, brown hair and clean shaven.

Galluccio granted parole

Former state senator Anthony Galluccio will be released from prison July 14. Former state senator to receive 'supervised release' By Tom Nash Former state Sen. Anthony Galluccio will be released from jail July 14, following a decision by a member of the state parole board. Parole board member Cesar Archilla wrote in his decision that Galluccio "expresses remorse" for the hit-and-run incident that set off his string of legal troubles and that he "would benefit from supervised release." The former state senator and Cambridge mayor was sentenced to one year in jail in January after he violated his probation for a hit and run car accident.

East Boston Man Arraigned On Third OUI Charges After Hitting Trooper

 

 An East Boston man has been arraigned on OUI charges in connection with hitting a State Police Trooper with his car, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone informed the public today.

 

Felix Morales, 39, of East Boston, was arraigned today in Cambridge District Court on charges of OUI, 3^rd offense, OUI causing serious bodily injury, and negligent operation of a motor vehicle.  Cambridge District Court Judge Roanne Sragow ordered bail set at $10,000 bail, which the defendant had posted, and with the conditions that he sustain from alcohol, sustain from driving, and surrender his driver’s license.

DCR and MassDOT announce road & bridge closures for July 3 and July 4

 

Storrow Drive, Memorial Drive, Longfellow Bridge, and Massachusetts Avenue Bridge to close at various times

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) will close portions of Storrow Drive in Boston, Memorial Drive in Cambridge, and the Longfellow Bridge and Massachusetts Avenue Bridge to accommodate the thousands of spectators expected for the July 3 and 4 celebrations and fireworks. Clean-up will begin 30 minutes after the last firework on July 4, and all roadways will remain closed until the clean-up is complete, which is expected to be Monday morning, July 5.