Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang:My recommendations on state & local ballot questions

November 2, 2016 Update   

I voted early and so have thousands of other ‘Villens. (Somerville City Hall is open for early voting Thursday 8:30 – 7:30 and Friday 8:30 – 12:30.) The polls are open everywhere in Massachusetts on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8th, from 7 am – 8 pm. Continue reading Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang:My recommendations on state & local ballot questions

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Somerville Neighborhood News is a production of Somerville Community Access Television, made by professional journalists, volunteers and staff. This news show’s mission is to provide a lively, informative newscast focusing on the events, issues and information impacting Somerville residents. In the latest episode of Somerville Neighborhood News, we bring you updates on:
Ballot Question 5
Somerville voters will find an extra on their November ballot. Question 5 asks residents to approve a Prop 2 1/2 debt exclusion to fund a new high school. SNN brings you an in-depth look at the move to build a 21st century learning center and what a debt exclusion means for taxpayers. 


Solarize Somerville
As part of the city’s green initiative, Somerville has teamed up with the state on a program to educate, fund and streamline the process of installing solar panels. There’s still time to sign up for an assessment, and join your neighbors in going solar. 


Early Voting in Somerville
For the first time Somerville voters can skip the long lines on November and vote early. We’ve got what you need to know about early voting and the upcoming election. 

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer 


GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, November 2, the 307th day of 2016 with 59 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:19 and sunset is @ 5:36. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1721 – Peter the Great (Peter I), ruler of Russia, changed his title to emperor.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer