Week in Review: Sinkhole, Fire, Bank Robbery

Six-Foot Sinkhole Swallows Garbage Truck in Union Square
A garbage truck fell into a six-foot deep sinkhole Friday morning, closing down busy Prospect Street in Union Square, damaging sewer lines and resting on a gas line.

Walnut Street Fire Displaces At Least 23 Residents
A major fire broke out at 106 Walnut St. Thursday morning, brining in firefighters from Brookline, Boston and Everett, and displacing approximately 24 residents.

Police Seek Suspect in Davis Square Bank Robbery
Somerville police were looking for the suspect in a bank robbery that occured in Davis Square Monday.

Everett Voters Approve Casino at Somerville's Doorstep
Voters in Everett Saturday overwhelmingly approved a proposal by casino mogul Steve Wynn to build a casino on the Mystic River, just across the river from Somerville and near the new Assembly Row development.

Strong Somerville Support for Markey in Tuesday's Election
Somerville voters showed strong support for Rep. Ed Markey in Tuesday's special election for Senate. In Somerville, about 83 percent of voters cast ballots for Markey, according to unofficial election results from the Somerville Election Department. About 16 percent of Somerville voters cast ballots for Republican Gabriel Gomez.

Sciortino Launches Congressional Campaign Wednesday
On the heels of U.S. Rep. Ed Markey’s Tuesday victory, Sciortino officially launched his campaign for Markey’s congressional seat on Wednesday. Sciortino represents Somerville in the State House, but Markey's congressional district does not include Somerville.

Somerville Is One of Nation's Smartest Cities
Somerville is one of the smartest cities in the country, according to a recent study conducted by Lumosity, a website that runs brain training exercises.

Patch Gets New Features and a New Look
Somerville Patch got a new look this week. It makes it easier for users to post things and share conversations. Please enjoy.