Are you a local artist? Join City of Somerville staff for a forum for local artists as part of SomerVision2040 on Thursday, June 13 beginning at 6 p.m. Continue reading SomerVision2040 to Host Forum for Local Artists on Thursday, June 13 →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, May 31, the 151st day of 2019 with 214 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:10 and sunset is @ 8:13. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1433 – Sigismund was crowned emperor of Rome.
1854 – The Kansas-Nebraska Act passed by the U.S. Congress. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Please Join us for a day of fun in the sun .
There will be a picnic with plenty of food, bounce houses and water slides for kids . Family boat rides on the river, Continue reading Autism Awareness at Mystic Wellington Yacht Club Medford July 28th →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Bill hope all is well this is Jason Kahan I have worked for you indirectly for years. Lived in Somerville for a long time friends with Santangelos and many others. My wife is the owner of 171 Cedar we are developing it together. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN EXCEPTION TO THE FACT FOR THE PRIVILEGED IN SOMERVILLE →

By William Tauro

This car was noticed parked in the electric vehicle charging station in front of the CVS in Magoun Square in Somerville with a heat-exhausted dog locked inside this past Thursday for close to 45 minutes. Continue reading Somerville Dog Locked In Vehicle, Windows Closed, High Inside Temps, Owner Shopping Drinking Lattes →

By William Tauro

This property located at 171 Cedar Street in Somerville, at the corner of Warwick Street is under serious scrutiny by neighbors who are accusing the developer of storing contaminated hazardous materials on their property. Continue reading Is This an Environmental Disaster Waiting to Happen Exception to the Fact For the Privileged in Somerville? →

By William Tauro

Washington Street bridge closed, Medford Street Bridge closed, Ball Square Bridge closed, Union Square closed, McGrath Highway Overpass and tunnel beneath both closed, are we missing any? Continue reading ARE TRAFFIC CLOSURES, BIKE-LANES AND DETOURS JUST TACTICAL EXCUSES TAKING PLACE IN SOMERVILLE TO TAKE OVER PROPERTIES? →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, May 29, the 149th day of 2019 with 216 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:11 and sunset is @ 8:11. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1453 – Constantinople fell to Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II, ending the Byzantine Empire. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Continue reading El Sistema Somerville’s June 11th Concert 6:30PM ESCS Auditorium →

On Wednesday, May 22, 2019, while on full uniform patrol in marked unit 784, I(Officer Patrick Canty) was dispatched to XXX Broadway for a report of an assault on a 14 year old girl. Marked units 782(Officer Ruf), Bravo 1 (Officer Messaoudi), and Bravo 2( Officer Pavao) were dispatched as back up. Upon arrival, I met the victim, XXXX, who will be addressed as JV1 for the remainder of the report. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Luciano CASTRO (A&B, Open Container) →

The following is a summary of the details related to this incident.

On May 21, 2019 at approximately 12:44 hours, while assigned to marked unit West-7, I was dispatched to XXX Powderhouse Blvd for a report of a dispute involving damage to a motor vehicle. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Brian KIPCHUMBA (Defacement, Disorderly) →

On May 22, 2019, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol in marked cruiser 660. At approximately 7:43pm, I was operating on Great River Rd, and observed MA XXXX parked illegally. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Sardou NERETTE (Negligent Operation) passenger hanging out of car →

On 20 May, 2019 at 5:10 p.m. I was dispatched to the intersection of Cross Street and Tufts Street for a motor vehicle accident. Both Cross Street and Tufts Street are public ways in the City of Somerville. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Leonardo DE OLIVEIRA (Unlicensed Operation) →

On the above date and time, while assigned to Car E-4, in full uniform, I was dispatched to the area of XX Florence St. Somerville for a report of a M/V accident. Upon my arrival I observed the following vehicles and their condition (property damage only): Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Daniel DASILVA (OUI Liquor, Unlicensed Operation) →

On May 24, 2019, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol in marked cruiser East 4 (784). At approximately 3:06pm, I responded to TJMaxx for a shoplifter in the office. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Anthony MALANSON (RSP, Shoplifting) (Boston & Dedham Warrants) →

On Sunday, May 26, 2019, at approximately 21:25 hours, I, Officer Joseph Rivera, while in full uniform and working as Alpha 2, was dispatched to Kmart, 77 Middlesex Avenue, for shoplifting. Dispatch informed me that 2 shoplifters were outside of the store arguing with loss prevention. Officer James Torres arrived as back up. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Laurent BEAUBRUN (Shoplifting, Conspiracy) (Malden Warrants) →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 5/20/19 – 6/02/19 →

On May 22, 2019, the Somerville Police Employees Association, which is the Union representing the Somerville Police Patrolman, along with the McDonald Family presented two High School Seniors with the first annual Betsy McDonald Llanwarne Memorial Scholarship.  Continue reading Somerville First Annual Betsy McDonald Llanwarne Memorial Scholarship →

SomerVILLENS Pop Warner is looking for new family members and has changed the program to AGE BASED so all children of all sizes will be able to learn the greatest game ever played and experience many life lessons that will play a huge roll in all their futures. Continue reading SomerVILLENS Pop Warner is Looking for New Family Members →

An excellent read! Makes for a perfect gift! An absolute collectors item!

The book Stealing Somerville has been released and in bookstores shelves worldwide and next the movie! 566 pages of telling the Curtatone‘s life story of corruption! Continue reading STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City by William Tauro →

MISSING Female Am. Staff Terrier: #Medford, MA 5-27-19

“Reign” is 7 yrs./38 lbs., Tan w/dark “eyeliner”, graying muzzle. Area of Piggot Rd./North St., near Whole Foods/Tufts. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, May 28, the 148th day of 2019 with 217 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:11 and sunset is @ 8:10. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 585 BC – A solar eclipse occurred that had been predicted by Thales Miletus. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By Harry Agritha

As Bryan Bishop will tell you, he has been trying to put together a Memorial Day event on the Mystic River for years. Continue reading Memorial On The Mystic Photos by Harry Agritha →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Julian Lewis, Frank Santangelo (Frank’s dad), Shianne Harrington, Kayla Linehan, Conor James Murphy, Lewis Bacon, James Cunha, Nicole Sullivan, Alan Khazei, Jose Braga, Kevin Andrade, Libby Earle, Joe Hickey, Shelly A. Legee, Bruce Doak, Kevin Mcdevitt, Patrick Courtney, Jim Pither, Barbara Vozella, Diane Gentile, George Vendetti, William Donovan, Dee Tauro, Giovanni Taro Digiustini, Nicolette Hardy, Jill Moon, Nancy Dervishian, Frank Olivieri, Darlene Kelly Dumond, Joe Hall, Liam McCain, Leo Henry and Bill Hill

Sent in by our readers! Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

By JoAnn Bocca-Rivieccio

I have a message to all, that talk about the numbers being down, when it comes to fatal overdoses. Yeah !! Now let’s put names to the numbers that died. Continue reading SOMERVILLE OVERCOMING ADDICTION UPDATES →

Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be on a one-day delay for the week. There will be no street sweeping on Memorial Day. Continue reading City offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day →

By William Tauro

This past Saturday afternoon at 12:30PM, an automobile lost control and crashed into a fence and into Nunziato field that’s located at the intersection of Summer Street at Vinal Avenue in Somerville. Continue reading Car Crashes Fence and into Somerville’s Nunziato Field →

Rep. Connolly will be hosting office hours on Friday May 31st from 9am – 11am at Bloc Café, 11 Bow St. Somerville. Residents should come with questions, concerns, and policy ideas. For more details and to RSVP for Office Hours, please visit http://www.RepMikeConnolly.org/events

Beginning June 15, an individual annual membership to SMC will increase to $75 for Somerville residents, and $115 for non-Somerville residents. Continue reading SMC Membership Increases on June 15; VOX POP Events; Upcoming SMC Workshops and Latest SMC Shows! →

Somerville youth ages 12-18 eligible for summer job with Sunsetters, a youth singing and dancing troupe that performs throughout the City in July and August. Continue reading Auditions for 2019 Somerville Sunsetters Set for May 29 →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, May 25, the 145th day of 2019 with 220 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:13 and sunset is @ 8:07. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 585 BC – The first known prediction of a solar eclipse was made in Greece. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By Bob Katzen

Governor Charlie Baker announced the launch of “RESPECTfully,” a $500,000 statewide public awareness and prevention campaign to promote healthy relationships among middle school and high school students. Continue reading YOUTH PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN: “RESPECTFULLY” →

By Bob Katzen

Attorney General Maura Healey today joined a coalition of 23 states, cities and counties in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its new rule granting health care providers the authority to deny medically necessary treatments, services and information on the basis of religious or moral views. Continue reading DENY MEDICALLY NECESSARY SERVICES →

By Bob Katzen

A bill before the Judiciary Committee would repeal a current law passed in 1990, which created professional licensure consequences for anyone who defaults on their student loan. Continue reading DEFAULT ON STUDENT LOANS LAW CHALLENGED →

By Bob Katzen

A bill before the Higher Education Committee would put the state’s Early College High School Program into state law. The program was formed administratively by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Board of Higher Education. Continue reading EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS BILL →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 40-0, approved an amendment that would provide $500,000 for a nonprofit security grant program to provide support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attacks or hate crimes and are ineligible for the United States Department of Homeland Security’s Nonprofit Security Urban Area Grant Program based on their location. Continue reading $500,000 FOR SECURITY APPROVED →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment increasing funding by $350,000 (from $4,469,372 to $4,819,372) for suicide prevention. Continue reading $350,000 APPROVED FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment providing $1.5 million for the Civics Project Trust Fund to promote civics education in the state. Continue reading SENATE APPROVES $1.5 MILLION FOR CIVICS EDUCATION →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 7-32, rejected an amendment that would increase the minimum Chapter 70 education aid each city and town receives from $30 per pupil to $100 per pupil. Continue reading SENATE REJECTS TO RAISE MINIMUM EDUCATION AID TO CITIES AND TOWNS →

Photo:Disgraced Former Somerville Police Officer Alessandro Capobianco (Mayor’s Cousin) escorting the Ward 6 precinct 2 ballot box to City Hall in 2006

By Bob Katzen

The Massachusetts State Senate 9-30, rejected an amendment that would require the secretary of state, in consultation with the United States Election Assistance Commission (EAC), to develop new rules and standards to ensure the cyber-security and general security of elections in the commonwealth to combat election fraud and other election security threats. Continue reading SECURITY OF ELECTIONS →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 38-2, approved an amendment that would raise the existing surcharge on most Registry of Deeds’ real estate transaction fees by $30 (from $20 to $50). This money helps to fund the Community Preservation Act (CPA) which helps cities and towns preserve open space and historic sites, create affordable housing and develop outdoor recreational facilities. Continue reading INCREASE IN REGISTER OF DEEDS FEES AMENDMENT →

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of May 20-24. There were no roll calls in the House last week. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 – Report No. 21 May 20-24, 2019 →

Photos by William Tauro

Kicking off the summer with Carnaval along East Broadway
SomerStreets promotes active living & reconnecting with city neighborhoods Continue reading City’s SomerStreets Program Returns for 2019 First Event of the Season along East Broadway on June 2 →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, May 24, the 144th day of 2019 with 221 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:14 and sunset is @ 8:06. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1610 – Sir Thomas Gates institutes “laws divine moral and marshal,” a harsh civil code for Jamestown. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By Judy Locchi Jacobs

Tensions flared at this past Wednesday night’s meeting to discuss a redesign of Powderhouse Boulevard. The plan may include 1 to 2 bike lanes, a number of additional calming traffic measures and whether, 200+ residential parking spaces will be saved or removed. Continue reading The Fate of Somerville’s Powderhouse Boulevard →

Celebrate Pride month in Somerville with an LGBTQ+ dance party. The event is free and open to all!
SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Arts Council and the Department of Health and Human Services present the Big Gay Dance Party! In celebration of Pride Month 2019, this third annual ArtsUnion will take place on Saturday, June 1, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., in Union Square Plaza. Continue reading Somerville Arts Council’s Third Annual “Big Gay Dance Party” in Union Square Saturday, June 1 →

When confronted by police, defendant allegedly shot at officer

BOSTON – A Rhode Island man was arrested and charged today in federal court in Boston in connection with an armed bank robbery in Somerville on May 1, 2019, that resulted in shots fired. Continue reading RHODE ISLAND MAN ARRESTED FOR SOMERVILLE ARMED BANK ROBBERY →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, May 23, the 143rd day of 2019 with 222 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:15 and sunset is @ 8:05. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1430 – Joan of Arc was captured by Burgundians. She was then sold to the English. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By William Tauro

After weeks on the run, the Davis Square bank robbery suspect has been arrested in Providence RI by Providence and Somerville Police Departments and FBI Agents early Thursday morning. Continue reading Somerville Bank Robber Arrested in Providence RI →

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Somerville Police Officer Priscilla Riberio

Dear Billy T,

Subject: Priscilla Riberio

Sir,

I am a Paramedic for Cataldo Ambulance. I have been working in the Somerville Division for approximately 11 years now. I was born and raised here.  Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:Somerville Police Officer Priscilla Riberio →

SOMERVILLE—10 years later, the family of Charline Rosemond is still looking for answers to solve the murder of their beloved Charline. Continue reading Rosemond Family, Somerville Police Looking for Answers →

Click on link below to read:May 21st, 2019 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online (1)

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, May 21, the 141st day of 2019 with 224 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:17 and sunset is @ 8:02. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 0996 – Sixteen year old Otto III was crowned the Roman Emperor. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

This very friendly young female husky was found yesterday(05/19/19) at the Grimmons playground in the Ten Hills neighborhood. She was tied to the fence with a leash. Please contact us with any information at 617-625-6600 ext 2190. Thank you!

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Angel L. Vellucci, Diana Dicenzo, Charles Roche, Khileigh O’Leary, Venessa Lima, Rick Ster, Chuck Nease, John Delgado, Stephen Mitrano, Steven Levine, Annette McGloin, Nic Bac, Dave Fimiani, Brian Orr, Michael Ring, Eileen McMahon Woods, Romell King, Kim Gentile, Theodore Menounos, Willy Medeiros, Carol Toomey, Maninder Singh, Debbie Mains, Chris McLean, Amy Long, Mike Legee, David Miele, Kevin Tavares, Frank Pasquarello, Lenny Silva, Tim Morine and Mark Murdza

Sent in by our readers!

Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

Recently Elias Alves Campos of Malden has claimed the 48th $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “The Fastest Road to $1 Million” instant game. Continue reading LUCKY SOMERVILLE GAS STATION SELLS ONE MILLION DOLLAR LOTTERY WINNER →

Join us for a discussion on our progress implementing the Powder House Boulevard Traffic Safety Plan and for the beginning of a community conversation about bike lane options on the boulevard. Continue reading Powder House Blvd. Traffic Safety Plan & Bike Lanes Community Meeting, 5/22 →

On Saturday, May 11, the Little Sisters of the Poor held their annual fundraising dinner in Somerville. This event, which is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Little Sisters, began with Mass in their Chapel which was celebrated by Vicar General Bishop Peter J. Uglietto. Continue reading Little Sisters of the Poor hold their 7th Annual Fundraising Dinner →

The City of Somerville is assessing a bike lane scheme for Powderhouse Blvd involving an option to completely remove parking on one side of the street. This change would severely negatively affect Doherty Funeral Service, the adjacent field happenings ,the Presbyterian Church, the West Somerville Neighborhood School, and many residents. Continue reading Meeting-City of Somerville Assessing Bike Lane Scheme for Powderhouse Blvd 6pm Wednesday, 5/22 →

WOBURN – These indictments were handed down between January 17 and April 29, 2019. Defendants are listed by towns where alleged offenses occurred. Defendants without a hometown listed do not have a last known address. These charges are allegations and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Continue reading District Attorney Marian Ryan Announces Grand Jury Indictments →

On 5/15/2019, I (Officer Devin Schneider) was in full uniform while assigned to marked cruiser East-1 during the 4pm-12am shift. The following report is a summary of the events that I witnessed, as they pertain to incident #19026739: Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Noe HERNANDEZ (Disorderly, Resisting) →

MEMORIAL DAY
Event seeks to highlight true meaning of Memorial Day
Monday, May 27, at 7:30 p.m.
Sylvester Baxter State Park at Assembly Row

Continue reading Somerville to Honor Our Fallen Heroes with New Memorial on the Mystic Concert and Fireworks Tribute →

By Charles J. Breen Jr.
Somerville Fire Department
Chief Engineer

On Friday, May 17, 2019, Legoland Discovery Center celebrated the Somerville Fire Department’s women firefighters. Continue reading Legoland Celebrates Somerville’s Women Firefighters →

The morning services at Post 19 will still be done on 5/26/19 at 8am… Continue reading Somerville Post #19 Services 5/26/19 at 8:00am →

VOX POP is a pop up community, media & arts space that is the result of a collaboration between Federal Investment Realty Trust (FRIT) the property developer and owner of Assembly Row and Somerville Media Center. VOX POP is located at 431 Artisan Way at Assembly Row. Parking is free for 3-hours in the garages and is accessible by MBTA Orange Line. Continue reading VOX POP Events: Live DJs, Free Yoga, Art Openings, Live Podcasts, Author Talks & more! →

A public information session regarding contamination at Conway Park will be held on Wednesday, May 29, at the Public Safety Building (Police Headquarters) at 220 Washington Street, at 6:30 p.m. Continue reading Conway Park Contamination and PIP Plan Information Session 5/29 →

You are invited to a free public symposium that will address the role of white males in dismantling white supremacy in America & Beyond Continue reading Somerville Media Center and Let’s Talk About Race announce a symposium about White Supremacy: Where Do We Go From Here? →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 City Councilor J.T. Scott, and Ward 3 City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen invite you to a public meeting for an update on the Somerville Ave. Utilities & Streetscape Improvements project and ongoing construction in the Union Square area. The meeting will be held Tuesday, June 4, at 6 p.m. in the Academy Room at the Somerville Public Safety Building, 220 Washington St. Continue reading Public Meeting to Discuss Next Phase of Construction on Somerville Ave., June 4 →

Boston, MA – State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today released an audit of the Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) that recommends the agency seek more information relative to the incidence of child sexual abuse from the Department of Children and Families (DCF). Continue reading Audit Calls for Enhanced Oversight of Child Sex Abuse Allegations in the Commonwealth →

Boston, MA – State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today is urging the Department of Labor Relations (DLR) to take steps to ensure timely resolution of public employee labor grievance cases. Continue reading Audit Shows Need for More Timely Resolution of Public Employee Labor Disputes →

On May 7th, 2019, I, Officer James Torres, was in full uniform, while assigned to marked unit East 1, during the first-half shift. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Mario MEDERIOS (Shoplifting & Somerville, Medford Warrants) Home Depot →

On Sunday, May 12, 2019, I, Officer Mackenzie Richardson, was in full uniform assigned to patrol area East 3 for the Somerville Police Department. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Richard HUGHES (A&B, Disorderly, VCO Open Container) →

On 5/9/2019, I (Officer Devin Schneider) was in full uniform while assigned to marked unit East-1 during the 4pm-12am shift. The following report is a summary of the events that I witnessed, as they pertain to incident #19025597: Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Paul ANDERSON (Armed Robbery, VCO Open Container) & Shannon MCKIM (Misc. Common Law Viol) Stop & Shop →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 5/6/19 – 5/19/19 →

By Bob Katzen

The Elections Laws Committee held a hearing on a bill allowing a candidate for public office to use campaign funds for child care while the candidate is campaigning on his or her own behalf or attending events directly related to his or her campaign. The House gave initial approval to the proposal in the 2017-2018 session, but the bill died in the committee on Bills in Third Reading. Continue reading CHILD CARE FOR CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE →

By Bob Katzen

The Health Care Financing Committee’s agenda also included a hearing on proposals requiring the state to cover the expenses of programs for smoking and tobacco use cessation treatment and information by people on MassHealth—the state’s Medicaid program that provides health care for low-income and disabled persons. Continue reading SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAMS FOR MASSHEALTH RECIPIENTS →

By Bob Katzen

The Labor and Workforce Development Committee heard testimony at a hearing on a bill that would allow the attorney general to file a civil suit for injunctive relief, damages or lost wages and benefits for an employee and for the employee to receive triple damages if the suit is successful. Currently, the attorney general can only give either a civil citation or file a criminal complaint. Continue reading AG CAN FILE CIVIL SUIT FOR WAGE VIOLATIONS →

By Bob Katzen

he Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee held a hearing on a measure that would require all doctors and physician assistants to complete a one-hour online course on the early recognition of eating disorders. Continue reading TEACH DOCTORS ABOUT EATING DISORDERS →

By Bob Katzen

According to the Department of Public Health (DPH), there were a total of 2,033 confirmed or suspected opioid overdoses in Massachusetts 2018, the last full year recorded. The DPH said fentanyl was present in 89 percent of the 2018 deaths where a toxicology screen took place. Continue reading OPIOID OVERDOSES KILLED 2,033 PEOPLE IN MASSACHUSETTS in 2018 →

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ vote on the only roll call from the week of May 13-17. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week.

Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 – Report No. 20 May 13-17, 2019 →

Scott Foster

A Letter by Butch Foster:

Later this spring I will be traveling to Philadelphia Pennsylvania to participate in a bike ride to raise money for Maple Syrup Urine Disease, MSUD research. MSUD is a rare incurable metabolic disorder that only affects 1 in 180,000 individuals. Continue reading Somerville-A Letter by Butch Foster:2019 Million Dollar Bike Ride For MSUD →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, May 19, the 139th day of 2019 with 226 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:18 and sunset is @ 8:02. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1535 – French explorer Jacques Cartier set sail for North America.
1536 – Anne Boleyn, the second wife of England’s King Henry VIII, was beheaded after she was convicted of adultery. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

This very friendly young male was found wandering alone this morning on Washington St near Auto Zone. Please contact us if you recognize him at 617-625-6600 ext 2190. Thank you!

A local mom’s group affiliated with MADD to hold standout in front of South Middlesex Registrar of Deeds Maria Curtatone’s home later this spring in outrage over her Underaged Drunkfest that she hosted last spring.

By William Tauro Continue reading STANDOUT SCHEDULED AT REGISTRAR CURTATONE’S HOME IN PROTEST OF HER UNDERAGE SOMERVILLE DRINKING PARTY/ STABBING/ASSAULT ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY LOOKING FOR ANSWERS →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

RE:Your recent article “ARE MAFIA STYLE TACTICS TAKING PLACE IN SOMERVILLE TO TAKE OVER PROPERTIES?”

The reason they are after Drain Doctor is because they have exposed the corruption surrounding the sewer issues for the past two decades. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: They Are Rotten to the Core →

By William Tauro

During the beginning of the month on May 4, 2019, I wrote the article “WHAT THIS ADMINISTRATION AND ITS CO-CONSPIRATORS IN SOMERVILLE HAVE DONE IS ABSOLUTELY CRIMINAL” and since then much has transpired. Continue reading Are Mafia Style Tactics Taking Place In Somerville to Take Over Properties? →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, May 17, the 137th day of 2019 with 228 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:20 and sunset is @ 7:59. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1540 – Afghan chief Sher Khan defeated Mongul Emperor Humayun at Kanauj.
1630 – Italian Jesuit Niccolo Zucchi saw the belts on Jupiter’s surface. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

This was posted by A Graduate of the Class of 1977 Somerville High School. Brought a flood of memories of Trum Field back. Maybe you can use it in your Paper so other Somervillians can get that warm feeling as I did.

Jeanne Cooper Walsh Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Shared Memories Posted by SHS Class of 77 Graduate →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, May 16, the 136th day of 2019 with 229 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:21 and sunset is @ 7:58. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1770 – Marie Antoinette, at age 14, married the future King Louis XVI of France, who was 15. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Photos by William Tauro

By Michelle Wu

The data makes it overwhelmingly clear: on transit and congestion, it’s time to address pricing disparities that exacerbate inequality and threaten our health.

Continue reading The Data Makes It Overwhelmingly Clear →

We’re HIRING!

Class A or B driver needed.

Must have a clean driving record, pass a DOT pre-employment drug screen, have a positive attitude and be available some weekends. Continue reading L&L Services Hiring Class A or B Drivers →

By Judy Locchi Jacobs

I attended the Ward 2 Resistat Meeting at the Somerville Police Station last night. I asked the mayor in front of 50+ residents if he will be in attendance and speak at the meeting.

He said he didn’t know if he could make it. I looked up meetings scheduled at the same time next Wednesday. They’re having a meeting on McGrath construction at the SHS auditorium which is rare they hold any meeting at this location. Continue reading Results From Wednesday’s Ward 2 Resistat Meeting at the Somerville Police Station →

Photos by William Tauro

By William Tauro

Somerville Police officers alongside with Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council officers (NEMLEC) conducted multiple fugitive apprehensive sweeps early Thursday morning in Somerville. Continue reading Fugitive Apprehension Raid Sweeps in Somerville Happening →

Come to a community meeting on Wednesday, May 22, to talk about the progress that’s been made on the Powder House Blvd. Traffic Safety plan and to begin discussions about bike lane options for the road. The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the West Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Powder House Blvd.

Continue reading Powder House Blvd. Traffic Safety Plan Community Meeting →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, May 15, the 135th day of 2019 with 230 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:22 and sunset is @ 7:57. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1602 – Cape Cod was discovered by Bartholomew Gosnold. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 1, 2, and 3 City Councilors McLaughlin, Scott, and Ewen-Campen, invite you to a community meeting on plans to ground McGrath Boulevard. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m., at the East Somerville Community School Auditorium at 50 Cross St. Continue reading McGrath Boulevard Community Meeting: Update on “Grounding McGrath” Wed. 5/22 →

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William Tauro’s New Book “Stealing Somerville: The Death of an Urban City” Collates Information that Proves an Abuse of Power within Government Sector Continue reading STEALING SOMERVILLE: Signs of Corruption, What Should You Look for in your City or Town? →

Photos courtesy of Somerville Firefighters Local 76

At this years Firefighters Ball, numerous citations were presented by President Ross, VP Layton & Sec. Tres. Hodnett. Top row (L-R) The crew of Engine 1 -Lt. French, FF S. Layton & FF Cheimets (not shown) received a Meritorious citation for their actions on a childbirth medical incident. Continue reading 2019 Somerville Firefighters Ball Citations Presented →

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Find out more about other upcoming VOX POP events at https://www.somervillemedia.org/voxpop/

Evening Agenda

7:00-7:15: Mingling
7:15-8:15: Movies- The Immigrant (1917) & The Rink (1916)
8:15-8:45: Panel Discussion

Following the movie will be a brief 30-minute panel discussion with film scholars, producers and enthusiasts! This is moderated by Boston area filmmaker and producer, Troy Minkowsky. Continue reading Somerville Media Center presents a “Charlie Chaplin” Movie Night this Thursday at 7pm at VOX POP located at 431 Artisan Way at Assembly Row! →

SOMERVILLE – East Somerville Main Streets in collaboration Somerville Media Center present “A Conversation with East Somerville” on Thursday, May 23rd from 6:30-8:30PM at Somerville Media Center’s VOX POP at Assembly Row, a pop up community, arts and media space Continue reading A Conversation with East Somerville →

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Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to David Campbell, Stephanie Chute, Melissa Hurley, Raquel Anne Oppedisano, Ariana Staffiere, Fatima Ramos, Johnny Pyke, Maryanne DiPasquale, Meghan Russell, Donald Ducky Down, Lisa Saverse-Maille, Sharon Whittier, Jason Edmonds, April Killoren, Kathleen Goodwin, Tatou Hilaire, Debbie Andella, Michelle Payne-Havel, Kathie Strozzi and Briana Rodrigues

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Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Sadly for her, this new candidate from Chicago that Joe Curtatone is flaunting around town getting photographed with for City Councillor-at-Large who lives at Assembly Row with her ex-husband’s mother in a low income unit to get elected, because if you remember the last election Trader Joe endorsed Jack Connolly and it was the kiss of death for him.

Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Think Before You Elect →

By Bob Katzen

The Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held a hearing on legislation making “Roadrunner” the official rock song of the commonwealth. Natick native Jonathan Richman led the group Modern Lovers who sang the tune as a 1970s ode to the joys of driving along Massachusetts’ Route 128 late at night. The bill is sponsored by Rep. David Linsky (D-Natick). Continue reading MAKE “ROADRUNNER” THE OFFICIAL ROCK SONG OF MASSACHUSETTS →

By Bob Katzen

The Revenue Committee’s hearing also included a bill reducing the sales tax from 6.25 percent to 5 percent Continue reading REDUCE SALES TAX FROM 6.25 PERCENT TO 5 PERCENT →

By Bob Katzen

The Revenue Committee held a hearing on a bill that taxes sugary soft drinks which are currently exempt from the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax. Continue reading MASSACHUSETTS TO TAX SUGARY DRINKS →

By Bob Katzen

Anticipating that sports betting will soon come to the Bay State, the State House News Forum is holding a forum on Thursday, May 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Center at 10 Winter Place in Boston. A panel of experts will discuss the future of this new tax revenue source and the challenge it presents to current revenue sources like the Massachusetts State Lottery.

Continue reading EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT LEGALIZING SPORTS BETTING →

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of May 6-10.

Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 -Report No. 19 May 6-10 2019 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, May 13, the 133rd day of 2019 with 232 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:2 and sunset is @ 7:5. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1607 – An expedition led by Captain Christopher Newport arrived at Jamestown, Virginia. The passengers went ashore the next day and this site became the first permanent settlement English colony in America. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

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Fresh off a wildly successful, two-year-plus run on his Stay Hungry Tour, Billboard’s inaugural Comedian of the Year Sebastian Maniscalco is back with the You Bother Me tour, which is currently set to visit 12 cities in the U.S. and Canada throughout its fall run. Continue reading SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO’S YOU BOTHER ME TOUR ANNOUNCED FOR 2019 →

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By JoAnn Bocca-Rivieccio

I am writing this article on Mother’s Day. Today is a combination of sadness and happiness . Of course I love celebrating this special day with my family. The problem is I have lost half of my heart , Franke has past and been in heaven for the past 9 Mother’s Days. Continue reading Somerville Overcoming Addiction Updates →

By Caroline Colarusso

Here in Massachusetts Tax Freedom Day fell on April 23rd this year. No this doesn’t mean you had until April 23rd to file your returns with the IRS or the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. It means you worked nearly the entire first 4 months of the year just to pay your tax burden. Continue reading We Work The First 4 Months To Pay Our Taxes →

We invite you to open your hearts and join our charitable mission and consider a tax-deductible gift to DCI. Continue reading Take Action & Change a Life! Please Join us to Stop Child Labor and Prevent Blindness →

POTENTIAL FRAUD ALERT:

The mayor’s pick for Alderman-at-Large moved in and lives here in an affordable unit with her ex husband’s mother for only a hot minute from Chicago only to qualify to run for office. Continue reading Letter from the Editor: Is A Somerville Candidate for Alderman-at Large a Fraud →

Coming soon….kindergarten lunch boxes with Happy ballots…..progressive pin heads love them votes be it illegal, under age, prisoners…..where ever they can scrounge up some power….woo hoo Continue reading Top Reader Comments on Somerville 16 Year Older’s Being Allowed to Vote →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, May 12, the 132nd day of 2019 with 233 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:25 and sunset is @ 7:54. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1588 – King Henry III fled Paris after Henry of Guise triumphantly entered the city. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Erika Fellinger

Erika Fellinger, MD, is a General and Minimally Invasive Surgeon with Cambridge Health Alliance, working primarily at the CHA Everett Hospital campus. She was recently named a “Top Doc” by the Boston Magazine in its annual feature showcasing local physicians across Massachusetts. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week: Somerville Resident Erika Fellinger →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, May 11, the 131st day of 2019 with 234 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:27 and sunset is @ 7:53. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 0330 – Constantinople, previously the town of Byzantium, was founded. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →