Teen Dies in Tragic Accident | Green Line Funding Approved | Snow Removal Costs Near $1 Million

The tragic death of a Woburn teen whose car plummeted off I-93 marked this week’s news in Somerville.

Christopher Ward, 19, of Woburn died early Saturday morning after his car went off Interstate 93, plummeting about 40 feet to a ramp below, police said. Full story . Obituary .

Green Line Extension Funding Approved: The MBTA authorized an expenditure of nearly $22 million in planning and design work for the Green Line Extension Project on Monday. Full story .

New Orange Line T-stop moves forward: The MBTA also approved an agreement that will move forward the design and construction process of the planned $50 million Orange Line T-stop at Assembly Square. Full story .

Snow Cleanup Costs Near Million Dollar Mark: This year’s nearly six feet of snowfall comes with a steep price tag for the city. Full story .

City Mulls Restaurant Recycling Initiatives: The City is considering ways to either encourage or require restaurants to recycle. Full story .

News this week came in four major cases involving Somerville residents: Full story here.

Palmisano Found Guilty of Murder: Joseph Palmisano, 23, of Somerville, was found guilty by a Middlesex Superior Court jury on charges of and one count of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in the stabbing death of Romeo Murray, 17, of Malden. Full story .

Migliacci Indicted for Vehicular Homicide: Richard Migliacci, 37, of Somerville, was indicted by a Middlesex Grand Jury on Thursday on charges of in connection with the death of Sinead Lovett, 29, of Braintree. Full story .

Assisted Suicide Case Moves Forward: The case against a Somerville man charged with manslaughter in the suspected assisted suicide of his father moved forward this week in Connecticut Superior court. A pretrial hearing was set for March 4, a day before the anniversary of his father’s birth. Full story .

Sexual Abuse Case on Hold: After a former Somerville resident made an allegation of childhood sexual abuse, the plea hearing by a Connecticut man charged with sexually abusing another teenager was put on hold. Full story .

Weekly Break-In Report: With snow and ice on the roads, even burglars appear to have had a hard time getting to “work” last week. Just five break-ins occurred. See an interactive map of all home and vehicle break-ins as well as vehicle and bicycle thefts for the week .

Weekly Arrest Log: Six arrests were made in Somerville this week including two drug arrests with charges of heroin possession. See the interactive map of arrests .

Weekly Map of Homes Sold: Six homes sold in Somerville this week. See what they were and what they sold for .

Lil’ Vinny’s tops Reader Picks: Lil’ Vinny’s topped the list of reader picks for See the full list here.

Valentines Day Treat: Local pastry company Canela & Azucar is offering miniature heart-shaped cookies in pretty packages for Valentines Day. Order by noon Sunday. Details .

Local Burger Takes National Prize: 'The Hot Mess' earned Boston Burger Co. the Best Burger Prize in the 'Rachel Ray Show' competition. Now it’s off to compete against celebrity chefs on the Food Network in Miami. Full story .

Actors' Shakespeare Project Hosts Winter Festival in Vacant Storefront: Somerville’s resident Shakespearean theater troupe has an unusual new venue and a new festival--and both debut this week. Full story .

Somerville Track Takes GBL Title: Somerville High boys and girls track teams swept Malden High School on Wednesday to capture the GBL title. See a photo gallery .

Debate Over Posting of Test Results Goes On: The debate over public display and charting of student test results on bulletin boards that all can see continued at the Somerville School Committee on Tuesday night. Also, the schools announced numerous volunteer opportunities. Full story .

Garczynski Accepts Track Scholarship: Multiple track record-holder and Somerville High senior Sasha Garczynski sat down to talk about track and her partial scholarship to Merrimack College where she will help build their new track team. Full story .

This week’s Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Somerville High School senior Jackye Smith has distinguished herself for being one of the few female students in the welding program. Full story .