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Friday May 15th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • Police seek suspect after edged-weapon attack in Davis Square
  • Somerville police seek tips to find missing man from Homans Lot
  • Somerville father shot while driving MBTA Ride van speaks through family

Also on today's calendar: Race to Cure Sarcoma Boston - 5k Race or 1 Mile Walk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the boss deny a raise to the can of paint? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Cloudy, showers around; cool, with a high of 54 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Somerville Police Looking For 'Edged Weapon' Attacker (patch.com) — Somerville residents are being alerted after a person was attacked with an edged weapon near Davis Square on Holland Street Thursday morning, prompting a large police response and taped-off area. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and police say no arrests have been made as the investigation continues.    

• Somerville Police Asking For Help With Locating Missing Homeless Man (patch.com) — Somerville police are asking for the public’s help finding 36-year-old John Grasso, a homeless man missing for more than a week and known to frequent Homans Lot Park on Medford Street. Officers have shared his physical description and urge anyone with information to call the department as the search continues locally.    

• Suspected gunman in Cambridge shooting set to face a judge - Boston News, Weather, Sports (whdh.com) — A Somerville husband and father of eight is recovering after being shot in the head when a bullet pierced his MBTA Ride van during a random shooting on Memorial Drive in Cambridge. The accused gunman, Tyler Brown, is now set to face a judge as the victim’s family calls for accountability and careful handling of the case.    


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  • Anyone have any recommendations for exterior painting and carpentry services?
    Preferably in the Watertown area for my mothers place. (Nextdoor Davis Square)
  • Lucky Strike Entertainment posted a job opening for Porter in Somerville. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T1441) in Somerville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Somerville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cambridge

  • Suspect in Memorial Drive shooting arraigned from hospital bed, pleads not guilty - Boston News, Weather, Sports (whdh.com)
  • Today in Sports History: 5/14 (regionsports.com)

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Malden

  • Malden To Mark 250th Anniversary Of 1776 Instructions At Bell Rock Park (patch.com)

Ok Somerville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he didn't apply himself. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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