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Greater Somerville Wins SCAT Award

At the jammed packed "2010 Best of SCAT Awards" held at the SCAT studios, I was pleased to accept the Best Hot Set Award for 2009 for "Greater Somerville" from Somerville Community Access Television.

It has been my pleasure over the last year to provide to Somerville viewers and beyond, unique, original content about Somerville people, places and issues. I look forward to bringing you Somerville perspectives from the folks who actually make news, shape our opinions and participate to make things happen.

And you can't get that kind of perspective from reading the link-laden, copy and paste blogs of the day.

To all who have appeared on, called in and watched "Greater Somerville", my sincere thanks for your past and continued support. This award is for you! Thank you.

Joe Lynch
Producer and Host
"Greater Somerville with Joe Lynch"

Greater Somerville - Mimi Graney




Tonight join host Joe Lynch and his guest Mimi Graney as they discuss all things Union Square

Greater Somerville - Year in Review 2009



Host Joe Lynch reviews the news of Somerville for 2009.

Greater Somerville - Christine Theberge Rafal



Join host Joe Lynch as he discusses Somerville Schools with newly elected Ward 4 School Committee Person Christine Theberge Rafal.

Greater Somerville - Greg Hill



Join host Joe Lynch as he discusses pedestrian safety with activist Greg Hill.

Greater Somerville - Meaghan Ackerman



Join host Joe Lynch and Somerville Journal Reporter Meaghan Ackerman.

SCAT 2009 Nominations

I am thrilled to inform you that "Greater Somerville" has been nominated for the Somerville Community Access Television's 2009 Best Hot Set show.

The 2009 Awards will be announced at the SCAT Awards ceremony to be held on January 28, 2010 beginning at 7:00 PM. Refreshments will be served from 6:00 - 7:00 PM.

This years MC and host for the ceremonies is comedian Jimmy Tingle.

If you plan to attend the ceremonies, get there early, the place is usually packed with Somerville newsmakers and artistic shakers.

All The Best in 2010!

All the best the Holiday Season has to offer and our Best Wishes for a Healthy and Happy New Year.

Our many thanks to those who have supported Greater Somerville in 2009. We look forward to bringing you more Somerville stories, personalities and information in the year ahead.

As always Somerville, stay safe and stay informed

My Best,

Joe Lynch
Producer/Host
"Greater Somerville with Joe Lynch"

Greater Somerville - Health Dept Director Paulette Renault Caragianes



Join Host Joe Lynch as he talks health and H1N1 with Somerville's Public Health Director Paulette Renault-Caragianes.

Greater Somerville - Chef Jonathan Adelson



Join host Joe Lynch as he discusses all things Teele Square with Owner/Chef Jonathan Adelson of the Teele Square Cafe.

Greater Somerville - Rep. Denise Provost



Join host Joe Lynch as he discusses Greenline funding, state finances and Senator Edward Kennedy's replacement with State Rep. Denise Provost.

Greater Somerville for September 15, 2009

Join Massachusetts 27th Middlesex District State Representative Denise Provost and host Joe Lynch to discuss the MBTA Greenline extension project funding, the law change to replace Senator Ted Kennedy, the state sales tax increase and the new Somerville hotel and meals tax.

Greater Somerville Kennedy's Successor



Who will it be? A nephew, a Congressman, or an Attorney General?

Appointment? Special election? Or both?

No Show Tonight Folks....August 18, 2009

With sincere apologies to our loyal viewers, tonight may be a repeat or no show at all.

Watch for Greater Somerville to return next week with a surprise guest. And this one will be hot, hot, hot.

Greater Somerville - Sen. Pat Jehlen



Tonight Joe Lynch discusses Elderly Drivers and more with MA State Senator Pat Jehlen.

Greater Somerville - 2009 Night Out



Tonight Joe Lynch has as his guest Quincy Moore, one of the organizers of the upcoming National Night Out. National Night Out in Somerville will be held in Foss Park beginning at 5pm on August 4th, 2009.

"Greater Somerville" for June 9, 2009 will replay the interview with Mayor Joe Curtatone

Back by popular demand, for some of our non-Internet connected viewers, is a repeat of last weeks "Greater Somerville with Joe Lynch" and the featured guest, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone of Somerville. 

"Greater Somerville" Summer Schedule

"Greater Somerville" is taking a short break from its live shows. Host Joe Lynch will be back live and on air beginning July 7, 2009.

We here at "Greater Somerville" wish everyone a great beginning to the Summer of 2009and a Happy and Safe July 4th holiday.

See you in July.

"Greater Somerville" for May 12, 2009 featuring Somerville Police Chief Tony Holloway

Greetings,

Tonight on "Greater Somerville with Joe Lynch", Somerville Police Chief Tony Holloway gives his take on his time as Chief, neighborhood policing, youth violence, and fields questions from host Joe Lynch and you the viewers.

"Greater Somerville" airs tonight, May 12, 2009 on SCAT channel 3 at 7:30PM.  The show is broadcast live.  Each show is taped and uploaded to the Somerville Journal website on Thursday/Friday.  Call in with your questions or comments to the Chief at 617-628-9876.

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"Greater Somerville" for March 10, 2009 featuring Ellin Reisner

Joe's guest on the March 10 show is Ellin Reisner, Somerville activist and President and lead spokesperson for the Somerville Transportation Equity Partnership (STEP).

As the state approaches the finish line in the planning stages of the Greenline, Ellin and Joe will discuss the next steps, timelines and the issues to be addressed at Wednesday's public meeting with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation. Greater Somerville is a live call in talk show about all things Somerville. Showtime is 7:30PM. Phone in with your questions and comments to 617 628-9876.

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"Greater Somerville" for February 10, 2009 featuring SCAT Board of Directors President Rich Schieferdecker and Representative Tim Toomey

Somerville's newest talk show "Greater Somerville" had its debut on Tuesday with guests State Representative Tim Toomey and SCAT Board of Directors President Rich Schieferdecker.

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