By William Tauro

Somerville Police and Fire Department crews responded to a motor vehicle accident that took place at the intersection of Medford and Glenwood Streets. Continue reading Somerville Car Accident Medford at Glenwood Street →

Did any of you people get a chance to read that old time rag the Somerville Time’s News Talk aka “The No Balls To Print Your Real Name Column” this past week?

As you’ll notice in this hilarious opinion piece below from these assclowns, they are obviously referring to our reporting that we have continuously exposed about the corruption within the administration up at city hall. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Our Opinion Is That Somerville Times Can’t Face Reality Or They Will Loose City Ads →

Tickets are moving fast! Seating is limited so make your reservations today for Valentines Nite because it’ll be here before we know it! Continue reading Come Join Us and Have a Blast That Night and All For a Good Cause! VALENTINES NIGHT DINNER & COMEDY SHOW →

Dear our wonderful guests,

For the last 13 years, Pescatore Restaurant has proudly served Somerville and the surrounding communities, providing delicious Italian fare in a family-friendly yet elegant atmosphere. Continue reading Somerville’s Pescatore Restaurant Thanks Patrons As Announces Closure →

Always one of my favorite times being an Alderman – Appointing fire Fighters to Somerville Fire Department
Welcome John, Rafael, John, John & Dennis!

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Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Dereck Ramos, Patrick Tauro, Rick Rossetti, Sal DiDomenico, Deryck Carraway, Brehnen Hardy, Aria Lily Morin, Pat Dorant, Mellisa Smith, John J Celli, Donald Johnson, James Ribeiro, Joe Ravesi, Mario Maraia, Katie Mcdaid, Craig Murphy, Jill McDonough, Mary Ann Sinclair, Diana Laura Palomino Estrada, Bill Rogers, John Difava, John F Zullo, Luigi Buonopane, Joseph DiPietro, Tracy-Ann Green, Lauren Candelino, Cynthia Snow, Richard Lyons, Rohan Goodsir and Susan Marie

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

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Bill maybe some time soon you can do a story on the police and fire reserve list. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Mayor Still Tampering With Police Civil Service Process →

By James Norton

This past week, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents moved in and investigated an assassination threat against the author of the newly released book “Stealing Somerville.” Continue reading FBI Intervenes Assassination Death Threat Against Stealing Somerville Author →

SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Office of Prevention and the Somerville Health & Human Services Department invite you to join in a World Café style presentation of the 2018 Somerville High School Student Health Survey results on Thursday, January 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Somerville High School Culinary Arts Bistro (use atrium entrance). Continue reading Somerville Cares About Prevention to Present Student Health Survey Results January 31 →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

As for tax payers, residents, home owners and business owners we have the right to demand answers from the police department and from the mayor. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:It Must Be Nice To Be Related To Mayor Curtatone →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Look at this, the developer put this on the market last July listing it at $995k …. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Why Didn’t Mayor Raise Taxes in 10 Hills? →

By DJ Cronin

Mayor Joseph Curtatone’s personnel department recently announced plans to move police hiring to a reserve list, just weeks after Board of Aldermen members requested he end the practice of reserve lists completely. Continue reading Somerville Free Press:Mayor Moves to Police Reserve List Over Board Objections​​ →

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:George Dervishian

We congratulate Officer George Dervishian as he concludes his last shift this past week. George was appointed on September 13, 1979 and after 39 years of service to the City of Somerville, he starts a new chapter in his life. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Police Officer George Dervishian →

Dear Somerville Chamber of Commerce,

I am definitely one to support the Somerville Chamber of Commerce 100% if it were to protect the property rights and the businesses of Somerville from people and proposals that are out to harm them.

Continue reading Letter to Somerville Chamber of Commerce In Response to Renewing Membership-NOT →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, January 14, the 14th day of 2019 with 351 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:11 and sunset is @ 4:33. 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: 1639 – Connecticut’s first constitution, the “Fundamental Orders,” was adopted. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Dear community members,

We have a range of items to update you on this month.

Report Online:
First, the full report on the recent rounds of testing at Conway, officially called the Environmental Site Assessment Data Transmittal and Letter Report, is now complete and posted to the website. Continue reading Katjana Ballantyne President, Somerville Board of Aldermen Update:Conway Park Update 1.10.19 →

UPCOMING EVENTS

Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information →

Continue reading OTHER EVENTS AND DATES FOR SOMERVILLE →

This year’s celebration will feature musical performances by El Sistema Somerville and the Somerville High School World Percussion Ensemble as well as readings from the winners of the annual student essay contest. Aba Taylor, a social justice education, facilitaror, and organizer, will give a keynote address. Continue reading Somerville January 21: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration →

We’re almost 10 years into the time frame covered by the original SomerVision plan, which is a good time to revisit the original plan and extend its vision to 2040. SomerVision was community-written and SomerVision 2040 will be no different. One way you can get involved is at the SomerVision 2040 kickoff meeting.

If you’re interested in big issues like housing, development, job creation, and open space we need your help in planning for the future of Somerville. Continue reading Join the SomerVision 2040 Committee →