By Bob Katzen
 

  Gov. Charlie Baker today announced that the salary of the 200 members of the Legislature will be increased by $2,515 for the 2017-2018 legislative session. Continue reading STATE LEGISLATORS GET $2,515 PAY HIKE →

By William Tauro 

A masterpiece is being constructed on the side of the new Partners Health Care parking garage that’s located at Assembly Row Somerville on Grand Union Boulevard early Thursday morning. 
Continue reading A Recap of Somerville’s History Going Up At Assembly Row Somerville →

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. 

Obituary of Peter Saitta

Peter Saitta, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away suddenly on December 25th in his home. He was 81 years of age. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Peter Saitta →

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.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1170 – St. Thomas à Becket, the 40th archbishop of Canterbury, was murdered in his own cathedral by four knights acting on Henry II’s orders.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

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This winter, help us help you. The City of Somerville is looking for Somerville teens to pair with residents in need of shoveling assistance during upcoming snow storms. Continue reading City Pairs Youth with Seniors, Persons with Disabilities for Assistance with Snow Shoveling →