Copies of “The Haunting of Hill House” now available at all three library branches.
SOMERVILLE –The Somerville Public Library is excited to announce the title of its tenth annual Somerville Reads campaign, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. Continue reading Somerville Public Library Announces 2019 “Somerville Reads” Book Selection
Emmaus raises more than $160,000!
Haverhill, Massachusetts. – (August 8, 2019) – The International Cars, Ltd. proudly sponsored Emmaus’ 31st Annual Cycle for Shelter event on July 28th. Continue reading Emmaus’ 31st Annual Cycle for Shelter Event Sponsored by INTERNATIONAL CARS, LTD
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, August 17, the 229th day of 2019 with 136 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:52 and sunset is @ 7:44. 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: 1790 – The capital city of the U.S. moved to Philadelphia from New York City.
1807 – Robert Fulton’s “North River Steam Boat” (known as the “Clermont”) began heading up New York’s Hudson River on its successful round-trip to Albany. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Committee Will Work to Ensure Accuracy and Equity in the 2020 Census
SOMERVILLE, MA – The City of Somerville is seeking members and supporting volunteers for the City’s 2020 U.S. Census Complete Count Committee. Continue reading MEMBERS & SUPPORTING VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR SOMERVILLE U.S. CENSUS 2020 COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
This is totally unacceptable because it’s one thing to give up parking spaces and road space for bikelanes, but these bicyclers should respect the law and motorists as well as! Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: BikeLane Traveling In Somerville With No Respect
The Somerville Fire Department will begin the annual inspection of all fire hydrants on Monday, August 19, 2019, and conclude on Saturday, August 31, 2019. Continue reading Somerville Annual Hydrant Testing Takes Place August 19-31; Rusty Water May Result Briefly
Sponsored by STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City To order STEALING SOMERVILLE go to: www.Amazon.com
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, August 14, the 226th day of 2019 with 139 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:49 and sunset is @ 7:48. 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: 1248 – The rebuilding of the Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany, began after being destroyed by fire. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
Joe “Corleone” Curtatone is not who you think he is. I was asked by a television host last year why the citizens of Somerville keep electing him. “Banners and bike lanes,” I replied. I went on to explain that Joe considers himself a well-dressed Bernie Sanders, when in fact he is Michael Corleone.” I stole that line from an alderman, sorry, city council person. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:The Real Story, The Truth, The Lies
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
I was appalled when I came across this listing online. This administration is wasting more and more of our hard-earned tax dollars every day. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Here’s More of Our Hard Earned Tax Dollars Out The Window Wasted
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Alexis Pantanella, Harper Grace Pantanella, Robert Casey, Norman Mahan, Max Costa, Michael Cabral JR., Brandon Wilson, Joe Mancuso, Aaron Lewis, Mary Shea Amaral Mulligan, Tracy L. Hollander, Richard Foscarota, Al Vitiello, Michael Scarpa, John K. Klanian, Bert Oliveira, Jr Biagio, Dawn Silvestri-See, Ellen Wright, Renée fucci Anderson, Donna Ryan Brietzke, Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Meet this weeks Special Person of the Week BOB STAFFIERE
By Frank Santangelo
Bob Staffiere is a graduate of Medford High School and then later moved to the Ville and is now a proud Somerville resident.
Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week BOB STAFFIERE
By William Tauro
When you stroll down 501 Mystic Valley Parkway in Somerville, you at one time until recently could walk along what was once a natural forest on a rather large residential parcel of land that had dozens of tall pine trees. Continue reading Somerville Mystic Valley Parkway Neighbors Up In Arms, Raise Deep Concerns With Nobody Listening and Possible Municipal Conflicts
Sponsored by STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City To order STEALING SOMERVILLE go to: www.Amazon.com
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, August 12, the 224th day of 2019 with 141 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:47 and sunset is @ 7:51. 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: 1676 – “King Phillip’s War” came to an end with the killing of Indian chief King Phillip. The war between the Indians and the Europeans lasted for two years. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
This month, the Somerville Books-to-Movies Club will tackle the Michael Lewis baseball classic Moneyball when they meet on Thursday, August 22, at 167 Holland St. starting at 6:30 p.m. Continue reading August 22: Somerville Books-to-Movie Club
The Somerville Police and Fire Departments have teamed up to give out free adhesive cell phone wallets with important emergency and non-emergency contact information. Continue reading Free Cell Phone Wallets Available Courtesy of Somerville Police and Fire
The Somerville Public Library and the St. Mark Community Education Program are holding a free, 12-week Citizenship Interview Preparation Class beginning on Saturday, September 7, and running until November 23. Continue reading Free Citizenship Interview Prep Class Begins September 7
The comment period for the Davis Square Neighborhood Plan has been extended through Friday, August 30, to allow for additional input from Somerville residents. Continue reading Comment Period for Davis Square Neighborhood Plan Extended to August 30
Somerville residents interested in improving local pedestrian access and public transit are encouraged to apply for the newly formed Pedestrian and Transit Action Committee. Continue reading Somerville Seeking Applicants for New Pedestrian and Transit Action Committee
Make sure you’re ready to vote in November’s municipal election. Here are some important dates to keep in mind for this summer and fall: Continue reading Important Dates and Deadlines for Upcoming Somerville Elections
By Bob Katzen
Sponsors of possible ballot questions for the November 2020 election faced their first deadline in the long process to get their proposed law or constitutional amendment on the ballot. Continue reading POSSIBLE 2020 BALLOT QUESTIONS
By Bob Katzen
The Education Committee is considering a bill that would provide school transportation to homeless students. Continue reading PROVIDE HOMELESS CHILDREN WITH TRANSPORTATION TO SCHOOL BILL CONSIDERATION
