By William Tauro
Two weeks ago, the Somerville News Weekly posted an offer of a complete lobster dinner for 10 people, a $500 value at the Mount Vernon Restaurant in Somerville, to the first person that can prove to us that Somerville is still legally a documented sanctuary city since 1989. Continue reading $500 Lobster Dinner REWARD Offered If Proof of Somerville’s Legal Sanctuary City Status Still Exist Since 1989 Has NOT Been Met
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, March 14, the 73rd day of 2017 with 292 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:58 and sunset is @ 6:48. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1489 – Catherine Cornaro, Queen of Cyprus, sold her kingdom to Venice. She was the last of the Lusignan dynasty. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Jass Stewart, Donald B. Gay, Karena Jean, Jim Halloran, Shelia Hickey Santangelo, Okie Oconnell, A.J. Breslin, Karen Love, Robert Rotola, Michael Emond, Nancy Soares Chaves, Laura McCormack, Jody Connelly, Tom Flynn, Jennifer Gjulameti, Toni Shelzi, Anisah Ali, Gerry Daly, Amy Kelley, Paul Carafotes, Paul Feeney, Linda Petrosillo Mirabella, Lucas Braga, Robert Powers, Linda Espada Matine, Gregory B. Roche, Matthew McLaughlin, Timothy Mitsakis, Maria Tauro, Edward Bean, Paul Allan
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Turn your favorite photos into “Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments!”
Sent in by our readers!
Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series
A snow emergency has been declared for Somerville starting at midnight on Tuesday, March 14. Residents can begin moving their cars now to the EVEN-numbered side of the street (unless posted signage states otherwise). Continue reading Snow Emergency Declared In Somerville
Christine L. Cremin
Born: November 1, 1976
Died: March 8, 2017
Beloved daughter of Katherine Cremin of Stoneham, Albert Rodgers of NH and the late Michael Cremin. Continue reading Obituary of Christine Cremin of Somerville MA 1976 – 2017
Greetings All,
First off I want to thank everybody for your generous donations of well needed supplies to the Somerville Blessing Boxes to help out our city’s less fortunate.
The outpour of support of donations that have been coming in of much needed supplies of foods, hygienic items and warm clothing from the generous people of Somerville is overwhelming. Continue reading A Message From Frank Santangelo on Somerville’s New Blessing Boxes
ONGOING PROGRAMS
The Council on Aging wants you! – The SCOA is supporting D.A. Marian Ryan’s Project C.A.R.E. and Project Linus. Helping children of trauma have some comfort in their time of need by providing them with homemade blankets. Help us reach our goal of 200 blankets. Knitted, crochet or handmade fleece accepted. Please contact Debby Higgins at 617-625-6600, ext. 2321. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information
Top of the Morning, Folks
This years Ras na hEireann U.S.A. 5Km tees are the bomb and if you pre-register you will get one……the race is in Somerville, Massachusetts on Sunday, March 19th. Continue reading Ras na hEireann U.S.A. 5Km tees are the bomb -you will wanna wear to the pub
April 8th – April 30th
Boston Center for the Arts Calderwood Pavilion, Roberts Studio Theatre
BOSTON, MA – Somerville actor, Dan Prior, will star in Moonbox Productions upcoming musical, Barnum, playing, April 8th – 30th at the Boston Center for the Arts Calderwood Pavilion, Roberts Studio Theatre, 539 Tremont Street, Boston. Continue reading SOMERVILLE ACTOR, DAN PRIOR, STARS IN MOONBOX PRODUCTIONS’ DAZZLING AMERICAN MUSICAL, BARNUM
WED. MARCH 15 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
There are no sidekicks allowed at this celebration of the Caped Crusader! The Dark Knight event will feature fun games & activities, SUPER LEGO® content, and awesome prizes! Guests will also be able to experience our brand-new exhibit, LEGO® City Builder which opened in February. Continue reading LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER BOSTON TO HOST DARK KNIGHT ADULT NIGHT
The Ras na hEireann U.S.A. 5Km taking place on March 19th in Somerville, Massachusetts is pleased to announce its Cash Prizes, Age and Weight Division Awards. Continue reading Cash Prizes & Awards @ Ras na hEireann U.S.A. 5Km – March 19th in Somerville
There will be a Public Hearing before the Board of Aldermen’s Committee on Finance on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at 6:00 PM, in the Aldermanic Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, on the Order of Alderman Tony Lafuente, Chairman of the Committee, for public input on #202944, a proposed appropriation and authorization to borrow $255,982,704 for the construction of a new Somerville High School. Continue reading Somerville Public Hearing Notice
The Somerville Police Department is receiving numerous reports from residents regarding IRS Phone Scams. The calls indicate that there is a “lawsuit filed against you”, and leaves a message for a return phone call number. Please do not call this number. Don’t answer unknown phone numbers, since these might be robocalls. Do not speak or touch any buttons during the call, since this might enable more calls in the future. Lastly, report this incident to the IRS. Continue reading Somerville Police Warn Residents of IRS Scams
On Friday, March 13, 2017. Mark McLaughlin, Mackenzie Richardson, Justin Brown, and Sergio Costa were appointed to the Police Reserve List. Continue reading City Gets Four New Appointments to Somerville Police Reserve List
Assist Tufts PD with Trespassing arrest at 85 Packard Av (Lewis Hall).
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Michael PUCKERIN (Tufts – Trespass)
On March 9, 2017, at approximately 18:05 hours, I, Officer Rivera, while in full uniform and working as Alpha 1, was informed by Saks Fifth Loss Prevention Detective, XXXXX, via department issued cell phone, that a white male, who was wearing a white and blue winter hat, a black coat, and jeans, selected 2 purses from the display and exited the store onto Canal Street. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Robert PAPALUCA (Larceny – Shoplifting)
On March 6th, 2017, I, Officer Sousa, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol in East-3. At approximately 1:45pm, I responded along with S408 Sgt. Tam to the Mobil gas station located at 360 Medford Street for a check condition. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Fawzi ALFRIHAT (OUI Drugs)
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Please join over 100 business leaders for:Business Town Meeting XII with Mayor Joseph Curtatone
The business & economic agenda * Q&A session * After Hours reception at Saloon Continue reading Somerville Business Town Meeting XII
Photos by Correen Demers
By Ashley Richardson
Last Friday in the late afternoon, two teams arrived early at the Clark Athletic Center on the campus of the University of Massachusetts at Boston for the Massachusetts Charter School Athletic Organization Girls’ Basketball High School Championship Game. Most players on both teams were excited and smiling, and went about the business of warming up and preparing for the game.
Continue reading MASSACHUSETTS CHARTER SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSIC
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, March 13, the 72nd day of 2017 with 293 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:59 and sunset is @ 6:47. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 0483 – St. Felix III began his reign as Pope. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Hello my name is Angela Smith and I have started this go fund me page to assist the family of Christine Cremin with her funeral expenses.
As many of us know Christine suddenly passed away March 8, 2017. This unexpected loss comes with great sadness for her family, friends and especially her young son Quinten. In losing Christine her family needs to plan the funeral services that she well deserves. Continue reading Somerville Comes Out In Full Force For Christine Cremin GoFundMe Page
By Frank Santangelo
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Joe Hamel
He was born in Cambridge at the Cambridge City Hospital in June of 1969.
Soon after his family later moved to Somerville from Cambridge in 1976 where he grew up in East Somerville then later graduated from Somerville’s Technical Trade School in 1987 with a degree in auto repair while working as a auto mechanic. Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:Joe Hamel
Sheila Levesque
MALDEN – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Malden Chief of Police Kevin Molis are seeking the public’s assistance on the 29th anniversary of the homicide of Sheila Levesque. On March 12, 1988, Sheila Levesque, a 35-year-old mother of six children was stabbed to death in her home in Malden.
Continue reading Investigators Seeking Public’s Assistance on 29th Anniversary of Malden Unsolved Homicide
By Bob Katzen
The Legislature’s new Committee on Marijuana Policy will hold its first public hearing Monday, March 20 at 11 a.m. in hearing rooms A-1 and A-2 of the State House. Continue reading POT COMMITTEE TO MEET MARCH 20th at State House
Our condolences go out to the Cremin family and Albert Rodgers and the Pyke family for the loss of Christine Cremin.
The Somerville community has suffered yet another loss with the loss of Christine who was a very well liked and respected person in the city. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Christine Cremin
By Bob Katzen
The House 34-124, rejected a Republican-sponsored amendment that would withhold local aid from any cities or towns that do not enforce federal immigration laws. Continue reading PUNISH “SANCTUARY” CITIES AND TOWNS BILL REJECTED
By Bob Katzen
The House considered a GOP-sponsored proposal to require applicants and household members over the age of 18 to provide a social security number upon application for public housing and prohibit anyone who does not supply the number from being eligible for housing. Continue reading ELIGIBILITY FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROPOSAL
By Bob Katzen
The House 128-29, approved a Democratic leadership-sponsored amendment prohibiting a proposal requiring sponsors of immigrants who have green cards (lawful permanent residents) to reimburse the state for any means-tested state assistance the immigrant receives from taking effect, until after the state conducts a study of the current system and receives any federal waivers necessary. Continue reading STUDY REQUIRING THAT SPONSOR PAY FOR IMMIGRANTS
Congratulations go out to two nice guys named Mike from Somerville, who were both elected to the Board of directors of the Somerville Municipal Federal Credit Union this week. Mike Santangelo and Mike Cabral.
We here at the Somerville News Weekly wish them both all the best!
By Bob Katzen
Bill (H 4000 – House 107-42, approved a Democratic leadership-sponsored amendment prohibiting a proposal that would allow honorably discharged veterans to pay the preferred, lower in-state tuition rates and fees at Massachusetts state universities from taking effect until the Department of Higher Education studies the impact of the lower rates for veterans. Continue reading STUDY LOWER TUITION RATES FOR VETERANS
By Bob Katzen
House 103-46, approved a Democratic leadership-sponsored amendment prohibiting a proposal barring illegal immigrant students from paying the preferred, lower in-state tuition rates and fees at Massachusetts state universities from taking effect until the Department of Higher Education studies the impact of the barring. Continue reading STUDY PROHIBITING LOWER TUITION RATES FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. The debate over immigration continues to dominate the news following President Trump’s new version of an executive order restricting travel to the U.S. from six countries with links to terrorism.
Where do local state representatives stand on the immigration issue? Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 41 – Report No. 10March 6-10, 2017
By William Tauro
This past Friday evening officers including Police Chief David Fallon of the Somerville Police Department and members of Somerville’s Teen Empowerment joined forces and played a game of hoop at their annual basketball game tournament.
Continue reading Annual Somerville Police Teen Empowerment Basketball Game at ESCS
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, March 11, the 70th day of 2017 with 295 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:03 and sunset is @ 5:44. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 537 – The Goths began their siege on Rome. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang, and the City of Somerville’s Engineering Department invite all interested residents to a community meeting to discuss the ongoing Cedar Street Water and Sewer Infrastructure Upgrade Project, on Tuesday, March 21, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria in the Kennedy School, 5 Cherry St. Continue reading Community Meeting to Discuss Cedar St. Infrastructure Project Updates, March 21
Our two social workers, Natasha Naim, LCSW, and Ashley Speliotis, LICSW provide assistance with the challenges and rewards of aging! Come talk with Natasha and Ashley about how you can volunteer or how to obtain assistance for yourself. Continue reading A Message From Somerville COA Social Services
Qualifying seniors, persons facing extreme hardship, persons with certain disabilities, Disabled Veterans, Widows and minors with deceased parents may apply for additional exemptions. Continue reading Exemptions for Qualifying Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, Disabled Veterans, Widows and Others
To help o set costs for homeowners who live in Somerville, the City o ers exemp- tions and deferral programs for seniors, veterans, persons with disabilities, widows, and residents with nancial hardships, in addition to our Residential Exemption of 35% (the highest in the state!) See inside for details and how to apply by the 2017 deadline, April 3. Continue reading Homeowners: Save $$ on Tax Bills!
Renters and property owners can schedule a Mass Save© no-cost Home Energy Assessment, the rst step in identi- fying ways to save on your heat and electric bills and make your home more comfortable. Continue reading Message From The Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development
If you can’t wait for warm weather to take a tour of the Prospect Hill Tower or you’re unable to make the climb, check out this video that gives you a look at the newly renovated landmark and gives you some of the area’s history.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, March 10, the 69th day of 2017 with 296 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:04 and sunset is @ 5:43. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN:0241 BC – The Roman fleet sank 50 Carthaginian ships in the Battle of Aegusa. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Youth leaders work to prevent smoking among Somerville peers.
SOMERVILLE – Somerville Cares About Prevention (SCAP) announced today that its youth leadership group, Somerville Positive Forces, Junior Edition, will take to the streets on March 8 to promote smoking prevention messages in a colorful way along sidewalks around Somerville High School as part of the National “Kick Butts” Campaign. SPFJr. is a group of Somerville middle school students that work to reduce youth substance abuse and related issues such as bullying. Continue reading SPFJr. Youth Leaders Want Peers to Know, “Most SHS Students DON’T Smoke!”
See “George Washington… on Prospect Hill?” from the comfort of your own home
SOMERVILLE – You can now visit Prospect Hill Tower year round through the newly released virtual tour video: http://www.somervillema.gov/prospecthilltour. Prospect Hill Tower was built in 1903 with funds from the Union Square Women’s Organization to commemorate the site where the first American flag was raised during the Revolutionary War. Continue reading Prospect Hill Tower Virtual Tour Video Now Available Online
Will Mbah is running for Alderman at Large, to represent the whole city of Somerville.
Continue reading Committee to Elect Wilfred Mbah Fundraiser
By Frank Santangelo
Help for a “former” Villen. Are we ever a “former” of this beautiful city? It runs deep in our blood and it always will. Continue reading Help For a “Former” Villen
By William Tauro
The Somerville News Weekly is going to offer a complete lobster dinner for 10 people, a $500 value at the Mount Vernon Restaurant in Somerville, to the first person that can prove to us that Somerville is still legally a documented sanctuary city since 1989.
This offer will be valid with an ending date on March 13th, 2017 since we had 30 years to figure it out in the first place. Continue reading $500 LOBSTER DINNER REWARD OFFERED IF PROOF OF SOMERVILLE’S LEGAL SANCTUARY CITY STATUS STILL EXIST SINCE 1989
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Our condolences go out to the Glines family for the loss of Teresa A. (Konick) Glines.
Teresa was the mother of our good friend Somerville Attorney Stephen Glines. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Teresa A. (Konick) Glines
The FTC in 2015 reported that of the 3,083,379 complaints received, 490,220 were #identitytheft related issues. Here are 5 simple steps you use to get your started and #stopfraud. It is not too late. #consumerprotection #themoreyouknow Continue reading Five Ways To Help Protect Your Family
This initiative allows Somerville to charge a small fee on new development for a fund for job training and placement, and helps us harness new growth to ensure there are opportunities for all in Somerville. Somerville Community Corporation (SCC) understands that one way to ensure development without displacement is to help people get living wage jobs, and we appreciate all of their work and support! Continue reading Rep Christine Barber Receives Norris Weston Award
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, March 09, the 68th day of 2017 with 297 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:06 and sunset is @ 5:42. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1454 – Amerigo Vespucci was born in Florence, Italy. Matthias Ringmann, a German mapmaker, named the American continent in his honor.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Get the Irish Film Festival on yer schedule in two weeks……Ras na hEireann U.S.A. 5Km & B.A. Event Promotions is once again the major sponsor of this great film festival in Somerville, Massachusetts. Continue reading Ras na hEireann U.S.A. 5Km major sponsor of Irish Film Festival in Somerville
Applicants invited; train for accreditation to provide basic pro-bono immigration services to fellow residents
Continue reading Basic Immigration Law Training for Somerville NonProfit and Community Volunteers
By William Tauro
This past Wednesday evening, Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang held a fundraiser that packed the house at the Olde Magoun’s Saloon that’s located on Medford Street in Somerville.
Continue reading Mark Niedergang Fundraiser Rocks The House
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, March 08, the 67th day of 2017 with 298 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:08 and sunset is @ 5:41. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1618 – Johann Kepler discovered the third Law of Planetary Motion. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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Municipal zoning regulations throughout MA are freezing people out of our communities. The gap between progressive rhetoric and regressive zoning needs to be eliminated. Continue reading Mayor Joseph Curtatone on Municipal Zoning Regulations
By Matthew McLaughlin
Development in Somerville is easily one of the most contentious issues I deal with as a Ward Alderman. Some proposals can raise neighborhood concerns such as the sufficiency of parking, to density, to affordability. Others are more well-received by the community and are seen as benefits to the neighborhood. Continue reading What a Revolting Development: Housing Stalls in East Somerville
Welcome to the greatest sports family in Somerville. With SPW, you will learn that your child will not only learn the sport of football and cheer but they will learn about honor, loyalty, good sportsmanship, leadership, respect, team work, hard work and most important, just how to have fun.
Continue reading Somerville Pop Warner Football and Cheer 2017
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Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Teresa McCollem, Stephen Burgess, Joe Rainone, Eddie Nuzzo, Bill Donnellan, Shelly Foster, Michelle Shellby Sinclair, Matt Dadog, Judy Baldasaro, Connie Trifone Muolo, Kathleen Patricia Sarver-Glejzer, Mark Lawhorne, Debi Lydon Mitrano, Donald Coutoumas, Jass Stewart,Nancy Ross Aylward, Dennis Fischman and Bernice Dizon
Sent in by our readers! Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Turn your favorite photos into “Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments!”
Sent in by our readers!
Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series
Tasked with housing, employment, insurance, and environmental work in the House of Representatives
Last week, Somerville and Medford State Representative Christine P. Barber received her committee assignments for the 190th Legislative Session. In her second term as a legislator, Rep. Barber will serve on the Joint Committees on Housing, Labor & Workforce Development, Financial Services, and Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture. Continue reading Rep. Christine Barber assigned committees that address local priorities
Photos by Frank Santangelo
By William Tauro
This past Monday afternoon, a Somerville Police officer was injured in a motor vehicle collision that took place on McGrath highway. Continue reading Somerville Police Officer Injured In Police Cruiser Crash
The Somerville Redevelopment Authority (SRA) invites the public to comment on the Master Land Disposition Agreement (MLDA) with Union Square Station Associates (US2) at a special SRA meeting and public hearing on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., in the Aldermanic Chambers, 2nd Floor, 93 Highland Avenue. Continue reading Public Hearing:Union Square Master Land Disposition Agreement
Dear Somerville News Weekly Editor,
We are writing to you in total disgust that this mayor with this administration and the current Board of Alderman has the nerve to allow the illegally displaying of those two banners up on Somerville City Hall as up on the Somerville High School.
First, we commend you for your courage to come forward in this most liberal city in the country with that article and all the backlash you people have taken by these liberals here in Somerville regarding such.
Now its time to call out all the elected officials here in the city! Continue reading Letter to the Editor:RE “Take Those Banners Down!” Its Our Buildings Not Yours!
Members of the Somerville Police Drug Unit received information from a confidential informant stating a Hispanic male was actively selling cocaine in and around the city of Somerville. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Joao DESOUZA (Somerville Warrants) & Bryan TABORDA (Trafficking Cocaine)
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, March 06, the 65th day of 2017 with 300 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:11 and sunset is @ 5:38. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1521 – Ferdinand Magellan discovered Guam.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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Partly cloudy skies this evening. A few showers developing late. Low around 30F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. Continue reading 10 Day Somerville Weather Forecast
Photos by Correen Demers
By Ashley Richardson
The Lady Wizards of Prospect Hill Academy will face-off against the Community Charter School of Cambridge Lady Cougars in the Massachusetts Charter School Athletic Organization’s championship game on Friday, March 10, at 6:30 pm at the Clark Athletic Center on the campus of the University of Massachusetts at Boston. Continue reading PROSPECT HILL ACADEMY IN CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
BOSTON, Mass. – On Feb. 22 and 23, Playworks New England welcomed 150 fourth and fifth grade students, representing 29 Boston Public Schools and five schools in Somerville, during the nonprofit’s eighth annual Junior Coach Leadership Convention at Northeastern University. Continue reading Playworks New England Junior Coach Leadership Convention Draws 150 Youth Including Somerville Elementary School Students Learn to Become Leaders
By Bob Katzen
Establishes a 17-member commission on malnutrition prevention among older adults. The commission will investigate and study the effects of malnutrition on older adults and the most effective strategies for reducing it. It will also provide a report to the Legislature by December 31, 2017.
Continue reading ADULT MALNUTRITION COMMISSION ESTABLISHED
By Bob Katzen
Senate 11-27, rejected an amendment prohibiting potential tenants who cannot provide a social security number from being placed in a public housing unit prior to any applicant who can do so. Continue reading TENANTS MUST PROVIDE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER FOR PUBLIC HOUSING
By Bob Katzen
Senate 13-25, rejected an amendment that would require applicants to provide specific proof of legal residence in order to register their cars. The accepted IDs include a driver’s license, Massachusetts identification card, social security number or other proof of legal residence issued by the state or the federal government. Continue reading SENATE REJECTS BILL TO SHOW PROOF OF RESIDENCY TO REGISTER CAR
By Bob Katzen
Senate 12-25, rejected an amendment that would prohibit illegal immigrant students from paying the preferred, lower in-state tuition rates and fees at Massachusetts universities. The amendment would supersede a policy, implemented several years ago by former Gov. Deval Patrick, allowing some students who are not in the country legally to pay the lower tuition rates.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Voted but Rejected Bill (H 57) to:LOWER TUITION RATES FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS
Lisa Gochakowski of Somerville is the first $10,000,000 prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$10,000,000 Gold” instant ticket game.
Continue reading Somerville Woman Wins Ten Million Dollars On Scratch Ticket
Be part of the How to Fix the World Festival!! Deadline extended two weeks for applications (to March 6th)! We’re looking for artists of all types as well as organizers and activists who want to present solutions to problems facing our world! Please SHARE with friends who might be interested!!
Full call HERE: http://www.somervilleartscouncil.org/artsunion
Photos by Frank Santangelo
By William Tauro
This past Saturday afternoon, candidate for Somerville’s Ward 4 Alderman Jesse Clingan held his first campaign kickoff party.
Clingan, a very well known and highly respected member of the community drew a crowd of over two hundred supporters that packed the house at Casey’s Bar that’s located on Broadway in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Ward 4 Alderman Candidate Jesse Clingan Hits The Ground Running
By Frank Santangelo
Meet this week’s Special Person of the Week: Patty Gallagher
Patty was born in March of 1965 at the Somerville Hospital, so literally born in the Ville.
Patty grew up in the Clarendon Hill Projects and like many others who worked hard their whole life, she made something of herself instead of being a statistic. Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Patty Gallagher
Just a reminder this is the last meeting before this project goes to the Planning Board and it is next Monday night March 6th at the senior center on Broadway 6:00.
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. Immigration continues to be one of the widely debated and most discussed topics across the nation.
Where do Massachusetts state senators stand on the issue? This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on several roll calls on the immigration issue in 2013-2014. There were no roll calls on the issue in the 2015-2016 session. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 31 – Report No. 9 February 27 – March 3, 2017
Senator Patricia Jehlen hosts legislative briefing to introduce the Massachusetts Consortium for Innovative Education Assessment (MCIEA), a partnership creating a new approach to student assessment and school accountability Continue reading Six Massachusetts Districts Launch Consortium to bring Alternative Measures to Schools
ONGOING PROGRAMS
The Council on Aging wants you! – The SCOA is supporting D.A. Marian Ryan’s Project C.A.R.E. and Project Linus. Helping children of trauma have some comfort in their time of need by providing them with homemade blankets. Help us reach our goal of 200 blankets. Knitted, crochet or handmade fleece accepted. Please contact Debby Higgins at 617-625-6600, ext. 2321. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information
Expanded Access and Support Leads to Impressive Increase in Somerville Public Schools AP Enrollment and Success
Somerville High School AP enrollment more than doubles in two years
Photo:Margie Daniels, Executive Director, Middlesex Partnerships for Youth; Malint Kang a senior at Greater Lowell Technical High School; Cheyanne Thistle, a junior at Nashoba Valley Technical High School; Marian Ryan, Middlesex District Attorney; Melanie Hennessey, a junior, at Minuteman Regional Technical High School; Jack Ross, a junior at Minuteman Regional Technical High School
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Middlesex Partnerships for Youth, Inc., are pleased to announce that Melanie Hennessey, a junior, at Minuteman Regional Technical High School has been named the winner of the fifth annual Poster Project for her submission titled “Stormy Seas.” Continue reading Middlesex County DA News:Winners Announced In 2017 MPY, Inc. Poster Project
RapidSOS and RESPOND partner to support victims of domestic violence and provide enhanced emergency communication
● 240 million 9-1-1 calls are made every year in the U.S.; over 70% are from mobile phones, which fail to provide exact location to emergency dispatchers Continue reading RapidSOS and RESPOND partner to support victims of DV
March 1, 2017
The Somervile News Weekly
Somerville, MA
Dear Mr.Tauro & Somerville News:
The Somerville News Weekly, as a newspaper, would be considered the media enemy by the present administration. Why would Somerville want Presdent Trump here?
Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Re: Somerville Topic of the Week – OH, NO!
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, March 05, the 64th day of 2017 with 301 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:13 and sunset is @ 5:37. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1623 – The first alcohol temperance law in the colonies was enacted in Virginia. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
This is my younger brother Mark G. Cafferty.Today is his 52nd birthday.He’s been missing since my Dad passed away in 2006.I was the last person to see him before he went to NYC then to L.A. I’m hoping that somehow or someone sees this and brings news (Good,bad or indifferent)..Thanks and God bless
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There is a scheduled memorial mass for Deanna Cremin at St. Ann’s Church located at 50 Thurston St, Somerville, MA 02145 for Saturday, March 25th, at 4p.m.
Deanna Cremin’s 39th birthday would have been on March 26th.
It will 22 years on this coming March 30th, that her murder still remains unsolved.
This may be the year.
MISSING Hound X Puppy: #Somerville/ #Medford, MA 3-4-17
“Gronk” is 6 mos./50 lbs., Tan w/White blaze and dappled bib. North St./Raymond Ave., near the Medford Line.
Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Update Missing Dog
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, March 04, the 63rd day of 2017 with 302 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:14 and sunset is @ 5:36. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1634 – Samuel Cole opened the first tavern in Boston, MA. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By William Tauro
Bringing blessing boxes to Somerville was the brainchild of Somerville’s Frank Santangelo who saw a segment on the news where a helpful citizen who wanted to do a good deed for his community and placed blessing boxes out to distribute needed items for the needy. Continue reading Blessing Boxes Arrive In Somerville To Help Out
Our condolences go out to the Stevens and Capobianco families for the loss of William “Bumpa” Stevens. Continue reading Somerville Remembering William “Bumpa” Stevens
Come on down to the Sons of Italy today Friday in Somerville, Complimentary Food at 3:00 Check out the new Club. Inquire about membership and buy a St Patrick’s day Shirt.
42 Alfred St, Medford, MA, 02155
Photo: Forum panelists (L-R) Robert Coughlin, President and CEO of MassBio; Kermit Baker, Chief Economist for the American Institute of Architects, Peter Bekarian, Managing Director for Jones Lang LaSalle and moderator Somerville Attorney Adam Dash, Esq.
Photo by Kulbako
Somerville, MA – This past Tuesday, February 28th, the Somerville Chamber of Commerce held a forum The Next Innovation Center: Why Not Somerville? Continue reading SOMERVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INNOVATION FORUM A BIG SUCCESS:City needs to move forward on zoning to attract life science companies.
By William Tauro
Strong winds this past Thursday afternoon caused a tree located at 8 Howe Street in Somerville to crack in half and it’s limbs land on multiple utility wires as well as the front porch of this house. Continue reading Tree Lands on House and Utility Wires in Somerville
Listen to interview of Former Somerville Mayor Gene Brune as he confirms The Somerville News Weekly’s article by Billy Tauro to be true and on point that Somerville is NOT a sanctuary city and hasn’t been one since 1989.
Somerville residents ages 18 to 21 interested in working in engineering, manufacturing, or design may be able to get a paid internship this summer with a local startup through the BuildCorps program. Follow the link below to learn more and see what opportunities are currently available.
http://www.somervillema.gov/departments/programs/workforce-and-talent
Dear Neighbor,
Representing Ward 1 as a Somerville Alderman has been one of the greatest honors of my life; but I pride myself on being a community organizer first and an elected official second. Our ability to remain a strong and resilient community has always been my motivation. Continue reading A Message From Ward 1 Alderman Matthew McLaughlin
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, March 02, the 61st day of 2017 with 304 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:18 and sunset is @ 5:34. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1807 – The U.S. Congress passed an act to “prohibit the importation of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States… from any foreign kingdom, place, or country.” Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Congratulations to Somerville Police Officer Detective Ernest Nadile on his retirement from the Somerville Police Department! Continue reading Somerville PD Detective Ernest Nadile Retires After 35 Years
By William Tauro
The Somerville News Weekly is going to offer a complete lobster dinner for 10 people, a $500 value at the Mount Vernon Restaurant in Somerville, to the first person that can prove to us that Somerville is still legally a documented sanctuary city since 1989.
Continue reading $500 Lobster Dinner REWARD Offered If Proof of Somerville’s Legal Sanctuary City Status Still Exist Since 1989
By Margo Nash
In a recent blog regarding my book “The Politics of Murder,” I mentioned that Mr. Reilly was dealing with two very high-profile unsolved murders at the time of Janet Downing’s murder in July, 1995. Deanna Cremins, age 17, was strangled and left in an alleyway just blocks from her house on March 30, 1995. Before that, law professor Mary Jo Krug, age 49, was stabbed to death while walking near her home in Cambridge in the late afternoon of April 4, 1991. Reilly and his CPAC team had failed to develop any suspects for these murders; in fact, they both remain unsolved to this day. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Beware of Tom Reilly’s “Personal Promises” – The Politics of Murder
The Somerville Redevelopment Authority (SRA) invites the public to comment on the Master Land Disposition Agreement (MLDA) with Union Square Station Associates (US2) at a special SRA meeting and public hearing on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. The MLDA between the Somerville Redevelopment Authority and Union Square Master Developer US2 was submitted to the SRA for review at their meeting on February 16, 2017. Continue reading Public Hearing on the Union Square Master Land Disposition Agreement Mar. 8
Photo:Gloria Mozzicato, Greater Boston Chapter Coordinator, Project Linus, Former Somerville Mayor Eugene Brune, District Attorney Marian Ryan, Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone, Lucy Maiullari, Greater Boston Chapter Coordinator, Project Linus, Somerville Chief of Police David Fallon
SOMERVILLE – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan today announced a new partnership with Project Linus to provide blankets to children in Middlesex County who experience an opioid-related, or other trauma.
Continue reading District Attorney Marian Ryan Announces First-of-Its-Kind Partnership with Project Linus to Provide Blankets to Children Who Have Experience Opioid-Related Trauma
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, March 01, the 60th day of 2017 with 305 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:19 and sunset is @ 5:32. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1498 – Vasco de Gama landed at what is now Mozambique on his way to India.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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