Written by Mayor Emeritus Gene Brune
My “baptism by fire”, so to speak, came three months into my first term as Mayor. At about 8:30 a.m. on the morning of April 3, 1980, I received a telephone call at my home, just as I was about to leave for my office. Continue reading April 3,1980—-April 3, 2020 40th Anniversary of the worst chemical spill in the history of The Commonwealth
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With the support of leaders from six surrounding communities, Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn submitted a letter to Governor Baker and Lieutenant Governor Polito today, asking the administration to revise the order (COVID-19 Order No. 13) that currently allows construction projects to operate as usual in local municipalities. Continue reading MEDFORD Mayor Lungo-Koehn Leads Local Mayors in Request to Governor re: Construction Projects
The School St. bridge closure currently in effect will be extended by one week to advance Green Line Extension (GLX) construction. The bridge is now expected to reopen to vehicular traffic Sunday, April 5. Continue reading Green Line Extension (GLX) Update: School St. Bridge to Reopen Sunday, April 5
Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,
As the remainder of the citys construction is at a standstill not the SHS project, why is that? Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:If I Get Sick, I Know Who To Blame!
By Caroline Colarusso
Time and time again Americans have faced war, natural disasters and other catastrophes, and each time Americans have risen to the occasion. While we watch other countries mismanage and improperly care for its citizens America distinguishes itself as the nation of the people by the people and for the people. Continue reading The Resiliency of the American Spirit
By William Tauro
We are very thankful to our City Councilors, Somerville Police Officers and SCM who helped the Somerville Council on Aging staff to deliver over 100 Brown Bags of food to Somerville Seniors! Continue reading Somerville Coming Together For Our Seniors
EDITED: Missing 15 year old Emma was located and is reunited with her family in good health.
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ORIGINAL POST: Continue reading EDITED: Missing 15 year old Emma was located and is reunited with her family in good health.
By William Tauro
This picture was taken at 1:00PM this past Thursday, March 26, 2020 so it’s happening now as I’m reporting along with these photos to validate it. These photos were taken at the Somerville High Schoolconstruction site. Does it look like these guys (Managers setting an example for their workers)are practicing social 6’ distancing? Continue reading Somerville High School Construction Workers Still Working/Somerville Police Officer In Hospital/Coma Situation Silenced
The Somerville Construction Advisory issued on Monday, March 23rd, remains in full force. The City of Somerville had previously issued Construction COVID-19 Safety Guidelines to allow construction to move forward with site-specific safety plans ensuring social distancing and following state and federal safety guidelines for COVID-19. Continue reading Somerville Keeps Construction Stoppage in Place
The start of street sweeping in Somerville has been delayed by two weeks to Wednesday, April 15. Normally, street sweeping takes place from April 1 until December 31. As we continue to monitor the COVID-19 emergency, we will decide if the delay will be extended and share that information as it becomes available. Continue reading Start of Street Sweeping Delayed and Updates on Other City Services
This highly recommended book is a fascinating must read regarding true facts about our 45th president of the United States, Donald J. Trump. It details what skills did Donald J. Trump use in the 2016 presidential campaign that catapulted him into the Oval Office. Continue reading The Essence of Donald J. Trump: Lessons on Achieving Success by Laurie Luongo
Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,
Schools, parks, libraries, city hall, etc all closed to minimize the transfer.
Lets not worry about 400 workers descending into Somerville. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line: Resident’s Concerns Over “SOMERVILLE ORDERS ALL GENERAL CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS TO CEASE”
By Matthew McLaughlin City Council President
During times of crisis people struggle to find meaning in the chaos, which leads to depression, despair and even death. During such times I reflect on Viktor Frankl’s book Man’s Search For Meaning. Continue reading Finding Meaning in Coronavirus Crisis
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, March 24, the 84th day of 2020 with 282 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:40 and sunset is @ 7:00. The New Moon is exact @ 5:29 AM EDT. The morning stars are Mars, Neptune and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1379 – The Gelderse war ended. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan is pleased to announce that Assistant District Attorney Whitney Williams has been selected to participate in the Continue reading Assistant District Attorney Whitney Williams Selected for 2020 Women’s Leadership Initiative
Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and around the Square! Happy Birthday to Helen Halloran, Jaclyn Ricci Agosto, Michael Miller, Cathy Tatosky, Lisa Fucci, Frank McSorley, Sussette Muise, Gregory B. Roche, Bobby Powers, Maria Tauro, Brian Buckly, Russell Castor Jr, Paul Allan, Elizabeth McNamara, Robin Sabatino Demuth, Paul Cardoso, Donna Johnson,
Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
The purpose of this advisory is to provide guidance on Governor Baker’s March 23, 2020 COVID-19 Order No. 13 as it relates to the construction projects in the City of Somerville Continue reading Somerville Orders All General Construction Operations to Cease
By Joe Viglione
What a difference a week makes. We’ve gone from the scare of the brave new world to universal lockdown. The bus tonight was empty save one passenger, yours truly, and heading to Stop and Shop Medford it was like being in a remake of Dawn of the Dead invading the shopping mall. Director George Romero sure was a visionary. Continue reading Hotline to the Underground 3-23-2020
Sites must be secured by Friday, March 27
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Board of Health today ordered that all non-essential construction work cease operation during the statewide closure of non-essential businesses through Tuesday, April 7, announced by Governor Charlie Baker. Continue reading Non-Essential Construction Suspended in Somerville
On Monday, March 16, 2020, I, Officer Kim, was working uniformed patrol in marked police cruiser West 6. At approximately 17:45 hours, I was dispatched to the intersection of Holland Street and Irving Road for a motor vehicle accident. Officer C.Collette responded as back up. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Nicole SANDOVAL (OUI Liquor)
Governor Charlie Baker issued an emergency order requiring all businesses and organizations that do not provide “COVID-19 Essential Services” to close their physical workplaces and facilities to workers, customers and the public as of Tuesday, March 24 at noon until Tuesday, April 7 at noon. These businesses are encouraged to continue operations remotely. Continue reading Baker Issues Emergency Order Essential Services
On 03/10/2020, I, Officer Christopher Collette was assigned to Somerville marked unit West Seven. At approximately 21:33 hours, I responded to the laundromat at 740 Broadway for the report of a male and female attempting to break into a locked bathroom within the business. Officer Khoury also responded. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Christopher MACINNES (Attempt to Commit Crime, Deface Property, Possess Burglarious Instrument)
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