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On Sunday, May 15, 2022, I, Officer David Ruf, was in full-uniform and assigned to marked cruiser East-1, for the Somerville Police Department. At approximately 12:16 A.M., Officer P. Canty (East-4) and I were dispatched to the area of Artisan Way and Grand Union Blvd for a drunk male. It should be noted that Officers Pasqualino and Lorenti (Sector East) dealt with this same party a short time earlier (#22026794) Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: (A&B Public Employee, Disorderly, Deface Property, Assault, Resisting Arrest) →

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EVENTS

Bingo – Tuesdays at Ralph & Jenny Center starting at 10:00 a.m. and Thursdays at Holland Street starting at 10:00 a.m. Lunch available following Bingo. RSVP to Debby Higgins by calling 617-625-6600, ext. 2321 or email Debby at DHiggins@Somervillema.gov Continue reading Somerville COA Press & Organizational Outreach for 5-10-2022 →

The Somerville Planning Board seeks one full member and one alternate member, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. A background in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, urban planning, and/or land-use law is beneficial but not required. Applicants should be interested in job creation, affordable housing development, and open space and multimodal transportation strategies. Continue reading Somerville Planning Board Seeks Two Members ​ →

The City of Somerville, Somerville Community Corporation (SCC), Boynton Yards, and USQ are hosting a job and resource fair to connect residents with local employers and opportunities. Continue reading Somerville Job & Resource Fair, May 26 →

Open Positions: One alternate
Term: Four years
The City of Somerville Urban Design Commission (UDC) seeks one new alternate member, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. A background or interest in urban design, community planning, landscape design, or architecture is beneficial but not required. Continue reading Somerville Urban Design Commission Seeks One Member →

The City’s Taxi to Health program is back, offering no-cost cab rides to local food and health care services. Those who need can sign up for free trips to grocery stores, food pantries, farmers markets, and pharmacies in Somerville, as well as to non-emergency medical appointments in Somerville, Arlington, Boston, Cambridge, Everett, and Medford. Continue reading Sign Up for Free Rides to Food or Health Care →

Join the Union Square Community Design Team at a pop-up event to share design ideas for Union Square’s public spaces. The Community Design Team is a diverse group of residents that has been leading a research and engagement process for the ongoing Union Square Plaza and Streetscape Redesign Project. Continue reading Shape Union Square’s Future at a Plaza Pop-Up →

By Bob Katzen

“We have … more support in the Statehouse in both bodies than we’ve ever had before, and I can tell you as someone who works in other states as well, we have the most support in any Legislature that we’ve ever seen across the country. We really feel like now is the time and this is the session to do it.” Continue reading THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL →

By Bob Katzen

A proposal that would provide civil liability protections to individuals, restaurants and organizations that make direct food donations to persons in need received a favorable report from the Judiciary Committee back on February 28, 2021 but has been languishing in the House Ways and Means Committee since that time. Continue reading DONATE FOOD →

By Bob Katzen

A proposal that would establish a statewide Adopt-A-Senior volunteer program to assist seniors with snow removal and property or home maintenance services received a favorable report from the Elder Affairs Committee back on December 20, 2021 but has been languishing in the Senate Ways and Means Committee since that time. Provisions include creation of a registry of volunteers to match and place volunteers with seniors within their community. Continue reading ADOPT-A-SENIOR →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate approved and sent to the House a bill that would require research labs to take reasonable steps to offer healthy animals up for adoption rather than euthanizing them when the research is done. According to supporters, more than 60,000 dogs and nearly 20,000 cats are used for animal experimentation in the US. Continue reading ADOPT ANIMALS USED IN RESEARCH →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 14-26, rejected an amendment to a section of the bill that would legalize sports betting in the Bay State. A section of the bill establishes the application process when applying for a license to operate sports betting. Continue reading DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION (S 2844) →

By Bob Katzen

The House 6-149, rejected an amendment that would repeal a current law that prohibits doctors from storing and dispensing some prescription medications directly to a patient. Continue reading LIFT BAN ON DOCTORS DISPENSING RXs →

Photo:Scott Foster


A Letter by Butch Foster:

 
Hello everyone!  

I hope you are all healthy and doing well.  It is that time of year again when Team Scott rides for our orphan disease MSUD in his memory.  I again will be joined by my brother-in-law Steve Healy and my grand turismo friend Billy Goodwin.
The orphan disease center at the University of Pennsylvania medical center will again be matching the first $30,000 the MSUD Family Support Group raises to fund a research project for a cure for MSUD. Continue reading SOMERVILLE-A LETTER BY BUTCH FOSTER:2022 MILLION DOLLAR BIKE RIDE FOR MSUD – JUNE 11, 2022 →

Medford Sons of Italy  
42 Alfred Street
Medford/Somerville line.
Now Open !!
Sports Bar, Keno  Darts, Corn Hole , and Billiard tables. Accepting new and old memberships.
Phone 781-874-9577 Continue reading Medford Sons of Italy Now Open! →

Obituary Lee J. Devereaux:

May 26, 1962 – May 8, 2022

Lee J. Devereaux of Saugus passed away suddenly on May 8, 2022, at age 59. Lee was raised in Somerville, graduated Somerville Trade High School ’81, and worked for 33 years at Mass DOT as a Highway Maintenance Supervisor. He is survived by his beloved family, Rosemarie (Brandano), Janelle, and Brianna. Devoted son of the late Raymond and Evangeline Devereaux and son-in-law of the late Albert and Rosemarie Brandano. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Lee J. Devereaux →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Robert “Bobby” K. Ribeiro on his passing.

Robert “Bobby” K. Ribeiro was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here both in Somerville and Cambridge.

Obituary: Continue reading Somerville/Cambridge Remembering Robert “Bobby” K. Ribeiro →

City offering grant funding to businesses interested in making upgrades to public facing portions of storefront
Up to 15 matching grants of up to $5,000 to be awarded to local small businesses in 2022
Continue reading Medford Launching Business Façade Improvement Grant Program →

VFW Post #1012 of Medford invites all local Veteran’s and friends of the post to our Memorial Day Barbecue to honor our fallen. Burgers, hot dogs and more. Continue reading Medford VFW Memorial Day BBQ →

Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,

Is it just me or is something strange about the Thursday May 19th Showcase of Learning at the Winter Hill School where “all are invited and where vaccines and masks are strongly recommended?” Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: They Are Brainwashing and Bribing Our Children Into Getting Vacinated →

Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,

HI Billy

I’m not sure if you are aware of the violence at SHS but multiple concerned parents are reaching out and want answers. They are hoping you can help by shedding some light on the truth.

SHS has minimal security. Multiple fights happen daily leading to many students and teachers being afraid to attend school. Police are not allowed to assist in schools because certain parents and THE school committee are blocking it. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: violence at SHS but multiple concerned parents are reaching out and want answers →

*************UPDATE*****************
Richardson has been found and is safe. TY to everyone who helped share this post.
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MISSING PERSON – Richardson Frederic, a 15 year old, approximately 5’4″,140lbs, is missing out of Somerville, MA. Continue reading Somerville Police-MISSING PERSON →

On Monday, May 9, during school dismissal, Somerville Police responded to a call from a relative for a family matter requiring a response to the entrance to Somerville High School.
Continue reading Somerville Police Update: Somerville High School incident →