GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, December 31, the 366th day of 2016 with 00 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:20. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter & Saturn. The evening stars are Mercury, Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1687 – The first Huguenots set sail from France for the Cape of Good Hope, where they would later create the South African wine industry with the vines they took with them on the voyage. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, December 30, the 365th day of 2016 with 01 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:19. The New moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter & Saturn. The evening stars are Mercury, Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
Our condolences go out to the Saitta family for the loss of Peter. Peter was a Somerville High School graduate, a military veteran and a great guy who will be sadly missed here in Somerville.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, December 29, the 364th day of 2016 with 02 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:19. The New Moon is exact @ 1:54 AM EST. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter & Saturn. The evening stars are Mercury, Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, December 28, the 363rd day of 2016 with 03 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:18. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter & Saturn. The evening stars are Mercury, Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
The Mayor’s annual State of the City Address, and mid-term addresses by the President of the Board of Aldermen and the Chairperson of the Somerville School Committee will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9 in the Aldermanic Chambers at City Hall, 93 Highland Ave. Continue reading Somerville State of the City Address Scheduled for Jan. 9 at 6 p.m.→
The City will be observing the New Year’s holiday on Monday, January 2. Offices will be closed, trash and recycling pick up will be on a one-day delay, and meters and resident parking permits will not be enforced on January 2.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, December 27, the 362nd day of 2016 with 04 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:12 and sunset is @ 4:17. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, December 26, the 361st day of 2016 with 05 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:12 and sunset is @ 4:17. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.
The 2016 session ends on January 3, 2017. Any bills that are not approved by that time by both branches and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker are dead but can be refiled for the 2017-2018 session. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 – Report No. 51 December 19-23, 2016→
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, December 25, the 360th day of 2016 with 06 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:12 and sunset is @ 4:16. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, December 24, the 359th day of 2016 with 07 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:11 and sunset is @ 4:15. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.
Our condolences go out to the Rubera family on the loss of Nicholas.
Nicky as most of us here in Somerville know him by, was a kind hearted gentleman, dedicated military veteran and a very good friend to many of us here in the Ville.
Nicky will be sadly missed here in Somerville, but may the memory of his kindness live on forever.
SNN #76: 10 Million Dollar Grant to Fund a “Super School” called Powderhouse Studios A local nonprofit has received a 10 million dollar grant to build a “super school” in Somerville called Powderhouse Studios.
SNN #76: Cambridge Fire Update
SNN #76: Massachusetts Marijuana Legalization 101
Marijuana is legalized in Massachusetts, what does this mean exactly? Learn more in this breakdown.
SNN #76: Reducing Concussions with Youth Athletes
The City of Somerville forms a partnership with the Concussion Legacy Foundation to help prevent youth concussions
SNN #76: Community Path and GLX
The Green Line Extension is back on track with some slight adjustments to the original plan.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, December 23, the 358th day of 2016 with 08 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:11 and sunset is @ 4:15. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.
Police-led Placement Greatly Outpaces Other Methods of Addiction Treatment and Placement
GLOUCESTER — John Rosenthal, Chairman of the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (P.A.A.R.I.), and Executive Director Allie Hunter McDade are pleased to announce that the New England Journal of Medicine has published a study of the Gloucester ANGEL Initiative, which highlights major successes of the program in helping those with substance use disorders access treatment for their addiction. Continue reading Results of Gloucester ANGEL Initiative Studied in New England Journal of Medicine Article→
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, December 20, the 355th day of 2016 with 11 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:10 and sunset is @ 4:13. 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:1606 – The “Susan Constant,” “Godspeed” and “Discovery” set sail from London. Their landing at Jamestown,VA, was the start of the first permanent English settlement in America. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →
The Somerville Chamber of Commerce hosted it’s annual Chamber’s Special Holiday Business After Hours event this past Thursday evening to benefit Toys for Local Children.
The event was held at the Center for the Arts at the Armory that’s located on Highland Avenue. Continue reading Somerville Chamber of Commerce 2016 TLC Christmas Toy Drive Event →
House 151-0, (no Senate roll call) approved a new law that allows donors to contribute the maximum $1,000 twice per year to a candidate who runs for the Legislature in a special election and a regular election in the same year. Prior law only allowed donors to give a maximum of $1,000 in any calendar year. The new law was in effect for the 2016 election. Continue reading ALLOW MORE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS→
House 142-15, (no Senate roll call) approved a new law that regulates Uber, Lyft and other Transportation Network Companies (TNCs). The new law establishes a new division within the Department of Public Utilities, funded by the companies themselves, to oversee the licensing of the companies and drivers, enforcing penalties and all other issues. A key provision requires drivers to pass two annual background checks — an internal one by the company and one by the state. Continue reading REGULATE UBER AND LYFT→
Sen. Mike Barrett (D-Lexington) plans to file legislation for the 2017-2018 legislative session that would require presidential candidates in major party primary elections and the General Election to submit specific years of their tax returns to the Secretary of State in order to have their name put on the ballot. Continue reading REQUIRE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES TO RELEASE TAX RETURNS→
Marijuana became legal last week. “Yes on 4,” the group that spearheaded the law, put out a primer on the specifics of the law: Continue reading POT IS LEGAL→
House 146-10, Senate 34-6, approved a new law that requires the names of the top five contributors who donate over $5,000 to a super Political Action Committee (PAC) and other groups or political committees to be listed on all campaign billboards and mailers. Prior law required the listing of the top five donors only on television, Internet and print ads. Continue reading HOUSE APPROVES DISCLOSE OF TOP FIVE DONORS→
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, December 19, the 354th day of 2016 with 12 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:09 and sunset is @ 4:13. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.
Speed Traps on Marshall St: I’ve received lots of complaints about speeding on Marshall St. I’ve taken these up with the Somerville Police Department and they will be beginning a series of speed traps in the future to ticket motorists exceeding the speed limit. Continue reading Somerville Ward 4 Alderman: Marshall Street Traffic Updates→
Whether you need help shoveling, or you’re a teen looking to make cash, the Teen Snow Shoveling Program is here to help.
About the Snow Shoveling Program
The Somerville Teen Shoveling program is a paid program for youth to shovel out seniors after a snow storm in Somerville. Interested youth need to sign up with the Office of Commissions, be available when there’s a snowstorm to shovel a senior’s home, and will receive a payment for each house they shovel out. Continue reading SOMERVILLE TEEN SNOW SHOVELING PROGRAM→
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, December 18, the 353rd day of 2016 with 13 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:08 and sunset is @ 4:12. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.
Our condolences go out to the Itrato family for the loss of Joseph”Malinky” who sadly passed away on Thursday.
Born in the West End and a life long resident of Medford, Joseph”Malinky” Itrato had many friends here and was a very big part of many of us here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Joseph”Malinky” Itrato→
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, December 17, the 352nd day of 2016 with 14 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:08 and sunset is @ 4:12. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.
This past Thursday afternoon, the Somerville Kwanis Club hosted its Annual Tri-club Luncheon for Toys for Tots at the Mount Vernon Restaurant in Somerville.
Kiwanis Club President Michael F McWilliams invited all three Somerville service clubs, the Somerville Lions Club and the Somerville Rotary Club to participate in the joint effort with the Somerville Kwanis club to collect well needed Toys for Tots. Continue reading Somerville Kiwanis Club Hosts Its 2016 Annual Holiday Tri-Service Club Luncheon→
Join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the City of Somerville on Saturday, December 24, for the City’s annual ceremonial Menorah lighting, in honor of the first day of Hanukkah. Meet on the City Hall Concourse, at the Menorah, at 5:30 p.m. for a brief speaking program led by Mayor Curtatone, and Rabbi Eliana Jacobowitz of Temple B’nai Brith, followed by the lighting of the Menorah. Light refreshments will be served. Continue reading TIME CHANGE: Menorah Lighting on City Hall Concourse Dec. 24, changed to 5:30 p.m.→
Just in time to complete your holiday shopping, the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission has “Preserving Somerville” merchandise available for sale! The T-shirts (youth and adult sizes), long-sleeved shirts, and tote bags, designed by Somerville High School students, come in a variety of colors that can be viewed on the Commission’s website at http://www.somervillema.gov/historicpreservation. Full color woven and washable afghans are also available and include images of iconic historic sites in the City. Continue reading Historic Somerville Merchandise on Sale for Holiday Season→
This Sunday, December 18th in Davis Square-Somerville, Massachusetts is the Marathon Sports “Bill Rodgers Jingle Bell Run” and we are celebrating the Merry Christmas & the Holiday Season as well as celebrating our own 4-Time Boston Marathon Champeen “Boston” Bill Rodgers
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.
This week, with the end of the 2016 session only weeks away, Beacon Hill Roll Call, in the third and final in a series of special reports, looks at some of the bills that were approved by the Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Charlie Baker in the 2016 session. All but one of the new laws in this week’s report were approved by the House on a roll call vote but by a voice vote in the Senate.
DISCLOSE TOP FIVE DONORS (H 543) Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 – Report No. 50 December 12-16, 2016→
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, December 16, the 351st day of 2016 with 15 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:07 and sunset is @ 4:12. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.
Last week the Somerville Kiwanis held their annual Headstart Christmas Party at the Somerville Holiday Inn.
Dozens of children attended the event to get a glimpse of Santa and sit on his lap and tell jolly old Saint Nick what they wanted for Christmas gifts. Continue reading Somerville Kiwanis 2016 Headstart Christmas Party→
Congratulations to Lieutenant Carmine Vivolo! He received the Philip L. Mahoney Exceptional Service Award for his service and dedication. We couldn’t be happier for Lt. Vivolo! #makingadifference #awards Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) #SPDProud (NEMLEC)
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, December 15, the 350th day of 2016 with 16 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:06 and sunset is @ 4:12. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.
RESPOND (Somervilles local domestic violence presentation agency) partnered with Stoneham Police department to do a mannequin challenge to bring awareness to domestic violence– specifically to strangulation– which is a high risk factor. https://www.respondinc.org/news/video-library/
Late Wednesday afternoon Somerville Police along with Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC) officers surrounding house located at 26 Derby Street in Somerville that was involved in a domestic dispute break up with his girlfriend when he barricaded himself inside the house armed with a weapon and refused to surrender to police. Continue reading Standoff on Derby Street in Somerville→
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, December 14, the 349th day of 2016 with 17 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:06 and sunset is @ 4:11. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.
Join the City of Somerville for an Arbor Day celebration on Monday, December 19, from 11 a.m. to noon, in the Aldermanic Chambers at City Hall. The event will include a presentation and discussion about urban forestry and an official proclamation read by Mayor Curtatone. Light refreshments will be served. Continue reading Somerville to Celebrate Arbor Day at City Hall December 19→
On December 10, 2016, I was invited to give a presentation as part of a program titled “Reviving Federal Investment in Public Transit: Build Subways, not Submarines.” The program, held at MIT’s Stata Center, was expected to draw 50 -75 people; 125 from around the region attended, and an overflow room with a video screen had to be set up to accommodate those present. Continue reading Building the Green Line Extension (GLX) We Need →
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, December 13, the 348th day of 2016 with 18 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:05 and sunset is @ 4:11. 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: 1577 – Five ships under the command of Sir Francis Drake left Plymouth, England, to embark on Drake’s circumnavigation of the globe. The journey took almost three years. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Anna Raphael, Joe Nargi, Frankie Santangelo Jr, Vanessa Leigh, Irene Bremis, Debbie Mahoney, Carol Siciliano Bailey, Kathy Barrett- Pitcher, Cheryl Callahan, Joe Pereira, Brooke Scannell, Claudette Moussa, Ray Hegarty, Debbie Rushing, Maria C. Curtatone, Stacy Finos Fialho, Leo R Bracken, Bruna Araujo M, Happy 7th Birthday to Cash Hardy and Happy Birthday to our friend Bob McGowan Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week→
Francesco “Frank” DelBorgo of Medford died on Tuesday, December 6, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Born and raised in Gaeta, Italy, he was the son of the late Antonio and Concetta (Ventura) DelBorgo. Frank came to the U.S. in 1958, settling first in Somerville, then moving to Medford in 1983. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Francesco “Frank” DelBorgo→
There’s almost no sensibility when it comes to having a simple conversation online anymore…
Where have the simpler days gone? When did the social network go from being a flight of fancy into a soapbox for every person who thinks their opinion matters to the vast expanse of the interwebs? Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton→
On 12/10/2016 at around 02:22 hours, while in full uniform and assigned to unit East 2, I was dispatched to Target, which is in the area of Somerville Ave and Medford St. (Both which are a public way in the City of Somerville) for a cab which was just stolen from the parking lot of Green Cab of Somerville. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Max BARNES (MV Larceny & Receiving Stolen MV)→
On Friday December 09, 2016 at approximately 1601, I Officer Randy Isaacs along with Officer Ubeda and Sergeant Shackelford were dispatched to 14 McGrath HWY, (Star Market) for a shoplifter in the security office. Upon arrival I met lost prevention who informed me that has a male party that as stolen from the store numerous times and as late as October 28, 2016. Lost prevention also stated that he observed the individual place a item in his back that was later valued at $66.08. Also after approaching the individual and escorting him back to the security office, there were also three bags of shrimp valued at $25.98 per. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Julio PEREZ (Shoplifting) Twin City Plaza Star Market→
On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 I was assigned to marked unit east 4 (E-4). At approximately, 2:24 P.M. I was dispatched to 312 Broadway for a report of a male sleeping inside a gray SUV. Officer Moreira E-3 located the suspect in the parking lot of 300 Broadway. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Fredly NOEL (OUI Liquor)→
BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker has nominated Bill Barrett, an attorney from Concord and Andover attorney Salim Tabit to serve as Associate Justices of the Massachusetts Superior Court.
“I have the utmost confidence that Bill Barrett and Salim Tabit have the temperament and dedication to serve the people of the Commonwealth on the Superior Court,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “Both attorneys bring diverse backgrounds and distinguished legal careers filled with a wealth of civil, criminal, trial and public service experiences.” Continue reading Governor Baker Nominates Two to Massachusetts Superior Court→
House 157-0, Senate 38-1, approved a new package allowing the state to borrow money over five years as part of an economic development package aimed at boosting the economy, creating jobs, workforce development and infrastructure investment. The biggest ticket item is $500 million for the MassWorks infrastructure grant program which is promoted as one-stop shopping for cities and towns and other eligible public entities seeking public infrastructure funding to support economic development and job creation. Continue reading $1 BILLION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE (H 4569)→
House 158-0, Senate 38-1, approved a $750 million package for transportation projects across the state. The package includes $700 million for highway improvements and $50 million for a new grant program to fund the repair of cities’ and towns’ bridges that are 20 or less feet in length. Continue reading APPROVED $50 MILLION TO COMMUNITIES FOR SMALL BRIDGE REPAIRS→
Gov. Baker last week cut $98 million from the $39 billion-plus fiscal 2017 state budget to address what he says is the estimated state shortfall unless revenues dramatically increase.Cuts include $7.6 million for the Office of Travel and Tourism; $6.4 million for the State Police; $1.9 million for the Bureau of Substance Abuse Services; $665,000 for the Emergency Food Assistance Program; $630,000 for the Stop Stroke Program; $300,000 for Prostate Cancer Research; $250,000 for the School Breakfast Program; and $185,000 for domestic violence and sexual assault prevention and survivor services. Continue reading Governor Baker Slashes $98 Million in Spending→
We have toy drop offs at all of the Marathon Sports “Bill Rodgers Jingle Bell Run” pick-ups this week…..please consider donating a toy to the Somerville based “Toys for Local Children” program.
Please see http://baevents.com/jinglebell/registration.html for bib, tee and merchandise pick-up locations, dates and times.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, December 12, the 347th day of 2016 with 19 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:04 and sunset is @ 4:11. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.
Retired Deputy Fire Chief, Robert L. “Bob” Gover, Somerville Fire Department, a longtime resident of Stoneham and former resident of Somerville and Malden, entered into eternal life on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at his daughters home following a 2 month courageous battle with cancer. He was 88 years old. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Retired SFD Deputy Fire Chief, Robert L. “Bob” Gover→
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.
This week, with the end of the 2016 session only weeks away, Beacon Hill Roll Call, in the second of a series of special reports, looks at some of the bills that were approved by the Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Charlie Baker in the 2016 session.
MODERNIZING LOCAL GOVERNMENT (H 4565) Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 – Report No. 49 December 5-9, 2016→
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, December 11, the 346th day of 2016 with 20 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:03 and sunset is @ 4:11. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:John Rogan
By Frank Santangelo
John Rogan is a life long resident of Somerville who once signed three pro contracts as a quarterback. The Patriots, Ottawa Rough Riders, C.E.L, and the Boston Breakers of the U.S.F.L.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, December 10, the 345th day of 2016 with 21 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:02 and sunset is @ 4:11. 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: 1520 – Martin Luther publicly burned the papal edict. The papacy demanded that he recant or face excommunication. Luther refused and was formally expelled from the church in January 1521. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →
Our beloved Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church was commended Thursday night at Somerville City Hall on the momentous occasion of our churches 100th anniversary. Thank You Alderman Ballantine, the entire board and Mayor Joseph Curtatone for a magnificent citation recognizing this historic event in the Somerville community honoring our 100 year legacy. Continue reading Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church 100th Anniversary Recognition→
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, December 09, the 344th day of 2016 with 22 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:02 and sunset is @ 4:11. 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: 1625 – The Treaty of the Hague was signed by England and the Netherlands. The agreement was to subsidize Christian IV of Denmark in his campaign in Germany. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →
A section of the Community Path will be repaved in the spring of 2017 thanks to funding through the Community Preservation Act (CPA). The Friends of the Community Path worked with the City on a plan to repave the path between Cedar and Grove streets. There are also plans to make improvements to the path west of Davis Square later in the year. The new pavement will make for a smoother journey for people using any mode of transportation on the Community Path.
Mayor Curtatone is seeking applications from Somerville residents to serve on the Mayor’s Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change (CEUCC). The CEUCC advises the City and the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and Environment on climate change and energy policy issues and assists the City in program design and outreach related to these topics.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, December 08, the 343rd day of 2016 with 23 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:01 and sunset is @ 4:11. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.
Latest Somerville Neighborhood News #75Somerville Neighborhood News is a production of Somerville Community Access Television, made by professional journalists, volunteers and staff. The half-hour news show has as its mission to provide a lively, informative newscast focusing on the events, issues and information impacting Somerville residents. Below are our latest news segments.
Tufts University Responds to Election Results
Students at Tufts University have had an emotional few weeks as they, like college students across the country, make sense of what a Trump win means for their country.
Community Benefits Hearing Update
As preparations for Union Square’s redevelopment continue, the people of Somerville are hoping to have their voices heard. In a public hearing, community members, led by local coalition Union United, made the case for a Community Benefits Agreement, which would enable community members to be a part of the redevelopment process.
Community Profile: The Welcome Project
The Welcome Project is a local non-profit whose mission is to build the collective power of Somerville immigrants to participate in and shape community decisions.
The City of Somerville announced today that it is forming a community advisory committee to assist in the review and recommendation of capital improvement projects for upcoming fiscal years. The committee, which will comprise five community members, will work with City staff to review and provide feedback and recommendations, on behalf of the entire community, on project prioritization. Continue reading Somerville Seeking Residents to Advise on Capital Improvement Projects→
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston, the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD, and the Somerville Arts Council invite all interested community members to a meeting to discuss ArtFarm, a urban ag and cultural site development, on the former waste transfer site at 10 Popular St. in the Brickbottom neighborhood. Continue reading Community Note: ArtFarm Community Meeting 12/14→
Upcoming Green Line Extension Meetings
Interested in what’s happening with the Green Line Extension. You may want to put these upcoming meetings on your calendar. Continue reading →
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Our Privacy Policy may change in the future. We invite you to check back periodically to see if we have made any changes.
By using this site, you agree to the terms of our policy. For more information about the terms of use for this site, please visit our legal page.
WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION IS COLLECTED
Depending on how you use our site, we may ask you to share personal information with us. Whether you choose to give us this information is completely up to you, but keep in mind that if you withhold information, you may not be able to use some of our services.
We will ask you for information, including some personal information, when you Make a purchase. When you buy something on this site, you have to supply a billing address, phone number, shipping address, and credit card information.
HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION
We realize that our customers trust us to protect their personal information. We take that task seriously. We never display your full credit card number once it has been entered. We urge you to protect your own privacy. We recommend that you do not share your password with anyone or share your password in an unsolicited phone call or e-mail.
Unfortunately, despite all of our efforts, there is always a risk that third parties may unlawfully intercept transmissions. This reality is true of all Internet use. As a result, we cannot ensure the security of any information you transmit, and you transmit all information at your own risk.
HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We collect personal information primarily to make our services more rewarding for you to use. We usually use this information for internal purposes, such as studying our customers' preferences. We may also use your information to contact you for account and promotional purposes.
WHO VIEWS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may share your personal information with companies that perform services for us, such as delivering packages, sending postal mail and e-mails, processing credit card payments, investigating fraudulent activity, and providing customer service. They have access to personal information needed to perform their functions, but may not disclose your personally identifiable information for other purposes. Some personal information is stored on servers owned by other companies. Only our personel and our websites have the right to access this information. We do not currently sell or license personal information and have no plans to do so. Your personal information will only be used by this site.
At this time, we do not share any personal information with marketing affiliates. It is unlikely that this policy will change in the future. If we do decide to share information with our affiliates, we will post a notice in this Privacy Policy.
MAKING A PURCHASE
When you buy something on this site, you have to supply a billing address, phone number, shipping address, and credit card information. By making a purchase, you become a registered user. You can choose to store information needed to make a purchase, such as your shipping and billing addresses in the My Account — Profile page. Your credit card information is NEVER stored in our databases and is used only for the duration of the purchase transaction. This data is always transmitted securely to the merchant bank and immediately erased from our systems.
CHILDREN UNDER 13
Our site is not designed for children. We do not wish to collect personal information from children under 13. This policy is designed to protect children. Federal law requires us to take special steps to safeguard children's privacy. If you register with us and we discover that you are under 13, we will delete your registration. We will send you a message if we do this. If you are under 13 and want to make a purchase, please ask a parent to place the order for you.
WEBSITE COOKIES
We collect some anonymous information about how you use the site by setting and accessing cookies on your computer. These cookies track information such as how often you visit our web site, what pages you view, and where you go after you leave the site. The cookies track your computer, not you. They are not connected to any personal information about you.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS POLICY
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or the content or practices of our website, you can contact us directly at:
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