Photos by Frank Santangelo
By William Tauro
Somerville Police kept unused or expired medication out of the wrong hands by properly disposing of them this past Saturday at their Prescription Take Back Day event.
Continue reading 2017 Somerville Police Department Prescription Take Back Day Event
Photos by Frank Santangelo
By William Tauro
The Somerville Little League opening day festivities for the entire league and T-Ball Clinic began this past Saturday April 29th at Conway Field on Somerville Avenue. Continue reading 2017 Somerville Little League Opening Day at Conway Park
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, April 29, the 119th day of 2017 with 246 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:41 and sunset is @ 7:40. 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: 1289 – Qala’un, the Sultan of Egypt, captured Tripoli.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Thank you to those who attended Coffee with a Cop on Friday at Davis SQ Starbucks! We had a great chat! Consider connecting with us over coffee for a casual conversation about issues that matter in our community! See you next time. #CoffeeWithACop #communitymatters #SomervilleMA
An updated version of the proposed Master Land Disposition Agreement (MLDA) between the Somerville Redevelopment Authority (SRA) and Union Square Master Developer Union Station Associates (US2) is now posted on the City of Somerville website at http://www.somervillema.gov
“The perpetrators of the scam present themselves as employees with “U.S. Immigration” and can alter caller ID systems to make it appear that the call is coming from the DHS OIG Hotline telephone number (1-800-323-8603).”
These scammers are trying to obtain your personal information. They will use scare tactics such as claiming that you have been a victim of identity theft. Continue reading Somerville Police Warn Residents- Scam Alert for the Somerville Area
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, April 28, the 118th day of 2017 with 247 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:43 and sunset is @ 7:39. 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: 0357 – Constantius II visited Rome for the first time.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Sullivan will make stops across city to hear from residents
Alderman at Large Dennis Sullivan will bring his mobile neighborhood office hours across the city starting Saturday, May 6 through May 20. Continue reading Alderman Dennis Sullivan to hold bi-annual neighborhood mobile office hours next three Saturdays – May 6, May 13, and May 20
Community Path to be repaved between Davis Sq. and Cedar St.
Path will be closed to all pedestrian and bicycle traffic for two days during repaving. Continue reading PORTION OF COMMUNITY PATH IN SOMERVILLE TO CLOSE FOR REPAVING MAY 2 & 3, 2017
Two exciting upcoming concert dates in the Somerville
Continue reading Brown and Capuano Spring Concerts
By Joe Curtatone
Once again, Internet service providers are trying to change FCC rules so they can create a pay-to-play Internet where they act as the gatekeepers. Continue reading Somerville Mayor Curtatone Criticizes Gatekeepers of Pay-to-Play Practices
Amaru (Erb), Nicole M. “Nikki” – Of Methuen formerly of Somerville passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 25, 2017. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Nicole (Erb) Amaru 1986 – 2017
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, April 27, the 117th day of 2017 with 248 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:44 and sunset is @ 7:38. 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: 1296 – The Scots were defeated by Edward I at the Battle of Dunbar. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Produced by Frank Santangelo
Continue reading Isabel Rittenhous, Strong Ties to Many Somerville Families Needs Your Help
Greetings,
There are many important upcoming meetings which I’d like to highlight in this email. Note “community meetings” (don’t appear on the city website), so I try to include those I believe are of interest to constituents based on their input. Continue reading Katjana BallantyneAlderman Ward 7: Ward 7- Meetings & Notices
Author Mimi Graney speaks with Greater Somerville host Joe Lynch about her new book. Watch it here and learn about Fluff and its Somerville roots.
Take the opportunity to do some spring cleaning this Saturday, April 29, 2017. Dispose of unwanted or expired medication safely. Continue reading Somerville Celebrates National Take Back Day
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, April 26, the 116th day of 2017 with 249 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:46 and sunset is @ 7:37. The New Moon is exact @ 8:17 AM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1478 – Pazzi conspirators attacked Lorenzo and killed Giuliano de’Medici.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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Dear Somerville Speak Up Line,
I was walking Down Medford Street” well I fell because the sidewalks are just terrible to walk on. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Somerville Sidewalk Fix Needed
The annual celebration of the historic event to included colonial games, refreshments, visit by “Paul Revere” on horseback.
Photos by Frank Santangelo
By William Tauro
This past Monday, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 1 Alderman Matt McLaughlin, and the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission invited all residents and community members to the City’s annual Patriot’s Day celebration, that was held at Foss Park. Continue reading Somerville’s Patriot’s Day Ceremonies Commemorated Paul Revere’s Ride
Dear Somerville News Weekly Speak Up Line,
I am writing to let you know that your beloved Mayor Joseph Curtatone is trying to take the Somerville District Courthouse by eminent domain.
Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Mayor Trying To Take Somerville Courthouse by Eminent Domain for Federal’s New Assembly Project
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SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Board of Aldermen invite residents to the Spring 2017 ResiStat Community Meetings, a twice-yearly effort to share the latest City news, data, and neighborhood updates directly with residents and gather their feedback. Continue reading Somerville Spring 2017 ResiStat Meeting Schedule
By Joe Curtatone
Trump’s 100-day scorecard, by the standards he set for himself, is embarrassing. The list below doesn’t even include his border wall (not going to happen) and his plan to defeat ISIS (non-existent). Continue reading Somerville Mayor Calling President Trumps Scorecard “Embarrassing”
These indictments were handed down between March 7 and March 23, 2017. Defendants are listed by towns where alleged offenses occurred. Defendants without a hometown listed do not have a last known address. These charges are allegations and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Continue reading Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan Announces Grand Jury Indictments Including 4 Somerville Men
We all intend to fill out the City census, but time goes by and somewhere along the way the form gets lost or recycled. Continue reading Somerville 2017 Census
Amazing what happens when sanctuary city issues go to court. San Francisco has sued the Trump administration over its threat to deny the funding based on sanctuary status. Continue reading Mayor Joseph Curtatone on San Francisco Sanctuary City/Trump Law Suit
By Ward1 Alderman Matthew McLaughlin
Assembly Row is one of the few areas in the city that can accommodate large commercial and residential growth. That is why I fought to have it included in the city’s 20 percent affordable housing ordinance that the Board of Aldermen passed last May.
Continue reading More affordable housing needed in Assembly Square
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, April 25, the 115th day of 2017 with 250 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:47 and sunset is @ 7:36. 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: 1590 – The Sultan of Morocco launched his successful attack to capture Timbuktu. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Click on link below to read: April 25th, 2017 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online!April 25th, 2017 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online!
Turn your favorite photos into “Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments!”
Sent in by our readers! Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Vincent Migliore, Brett Henry, Mike Moccia, Timothy F Cottier, Jeffrey Snow, Andy Roya, Raheel Ghafoor, Thomas Rose, Joe Macarelli Happy 21st Birthday to Miss Ferrara and Happy 5th Birthday to Princess Bree!
Sent in by our readers!
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Dear Somerville Speak Up Line,
Apparently the good Mayor is not telling us all the facts regarding the Somerville Sanctuary City status and the resolution that was cut loose in 1989 Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Mayor Curtatone Not Stating All The Facts on Sanctuary City Status #The Big Bluff
ONGOING PROGRAMS
Free Smoke Alarm / Carbon Monoxide Detectors – VERY LIMITED AMOUNT AVAILABLE – The SCOA, The Health & Human Services Department in partnering with the SFD has a limited amount of free smoke alarm / carbon monoxide detectors available to qualifying older adults. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information
Please join the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, and Ward 4 Alderman Tony Lafuente, for the fourth in a series of community meetings to discuss upcoming renovations to the Winter Hill School Yard, on Wednesday, April 26, beginning at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Winter Hill Community Innovation School cafeteria, entrance on the Medford St. side. Continue reading Winter Hill Playground Community Meeting, April 26
Please join the Somerville Capital Projects and Planning Department, the Somerville Public Library, Ward 6 Alderman Lance Davis, and our architect, Design Lab, to discuss planned renovations to the West Branch Library. Continue reading West Branch Library Visioning Meeting, May 10
On Saturday, April 22, 2017, at 2:09 A.M., while traveling on Washington Street, I observed a blue BMW bearing Massachusetts registration XXXXX turn left from Washington Street onto McGrath Hwy traveling the wrong way on the southbound. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Ramon LUGO (OUI, Reckless Op)
The following is a summary of the details related to this incident.
On Saturday, April 22, 2017, I, Officer David Ruf, was in full-uniform and assigned to marked cruiser East-2, for the Somerville Police Department. At approximately 1:33 A.M., Officer Beckford (East-3) and I were dispatched to the area of 54 Elm Street for a motor vehicle accident. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Robert SULLIVAN (OUI, Leave Scene)
The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident
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On Friday, April 21, 2017, I was working in the Somerville Police Drug Unit as Delta-18. At approximately 4:10 P.M., members of the Somerville Police Drug Unit were conducting surveillance in the area of Cross Street and Alston Street. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Avery WALKER (PWID B)
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The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident
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On Thursday, April 20th 2016, Members of the Somerville Police Narcotics Unit were conducting routine surveillance in the area of East Somerville, close proximity to Pearl Street and Cross Street. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Jahhiaha CARR (Distribute Class B, Receive Stolen MV)
On April 20, 2017, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol in marked cruiser East 1. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Joao BAIROS (Suspended License OUI, Reg Revoked Op MV)
On Monday, April 17, 2017, while assigned to marked unit West-6, I was dispatched to Dunkin’ Donuts, located at 240 Elm Street, for the report of a larceny. Charlie 6 also responded.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Roderick ST ROSE (Larceny)
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240 ALBANY ST CAMBRIDGE MA
LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30
Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 4/17/17-4/24/17
SOMERVILLE — The Irish American Police Officers Association is pleased to announce an benefit concert by vocalist and association member Pauline Wells.
Continue reading Irish American Police Officers Association Announces Benefit Concert with Vocalist and Cambridge Police Lt. Pauline Wells
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, April 24, the 114th day of 2017 with 251 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:49 and sunset is @ 7:35. 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: 1519 – Envoys of Montezuma II attended the first Easter mass in Central America. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Our condolences go out to the Murphy Family on the recent passing of John Kenneth “Lefty” Murphy.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering John Kenneth “Lefty” Murphy
By Bob Katzen
CREDIT BILL(H 3320) Hearing –May 16 at 10 a.m. in Room A-1 in the Statehouse on a bill that will allow a residential renewable energy credit of up to $1,000 for installing solar and wind equipment at a person’s second home. Current law offers the credit only for a primary residence. The credit offsets a taxpayer’s personal income tax in the year that the system was financed.
By Bob Katzen
Bill (H 1617)-Also included at the May 9 hearing is a bill that would impose a 2.5 percent tax on any private college that has an endowment fund of more than $1 billion. The funds would go into a newly-created Educational Opportunity for All Trust Fund that would be used exclusively for the purposes of subsidizing the cost of higher education, early education and child care for lower-income and middle-class residents of the Bay State.
By Bob Katzen
Hearing on Bill (H 1481) – May 9 at 1 p.m. in Room B-2 in the Statehouse on legislation that will exempt businesses with fewer than 25 employees from paying the corporate excise tax for the first three years they are in business. Currently, the mandatory minimum corporate excise tax is $456.
By Bob Katzen
Being discussed on Beacon Hill, Bill (H 1641) – May 1 at 10 a.m. in Room B-2 in the Statehouse on a proposal that would allow homeowners living in a home worth $500,000 or less to deduct the cost of any home improvements from their property tax. Continue reading Lawmakers Discussing
OFFICIAL STATE ROCK SONG (H 1683) –
One measure that was filed by a legislator and not on behalf of any students, is the one that would make “Roadrunner” by Modern Love the state’s official rock song. Continue reading 2017 “Official Massachusetts Symbols” Bills on the Hill
Meet this week’s Special Person of the Week: SHS Chemistry Teacher Joseph Tarello
Produced by Frank Santangelo &
R. Ronen, Communications Specialist, Somerville Public Schools
TEACHING CHEMISTRY AT SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Visit Somerville High School on any given day and you will see Joe Tarello prepping his chemistry lab at 5:30 in the morning. Between classes, he is in the hallways greeting students, fielding questions and checking in with other teachers. Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:SHS Chemistry Teacher Joseph Tarello
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, April 23, the 113th day of 2017 with 252 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:50 and sunset is @ 7:34. 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: 1348 – The first English order of knighthood was founded. It was the Order of the Garter. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By William Tauro
This past Wednesday evening, Somerville’s Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Houston launched her re-election campaign in Somerville.
Continue reading SOMERVILLE WARD 2 ALDERMAN MARYANN HOUSTON LAUNCHES RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll CallVolume 42 – Report No. 16 April 17-21, 2017
My Fathers War
Serving a purpose higher than themselves, we need to honor that.
– Steve Manchester
Continue reading My Father’s War by Charley Valera
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, April 22, the 112th day of 2017 with 253 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:52 and sunset is @ 7:32. 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: 1500 – Portuguese navigator Pedro Alvares Cabral discovered Brazil. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Photos by Frank Santangelo
By William Tauro
This past Saturday dozens of volunteers Joined the City of Somerville, Groundwork Somerville, and Comcast Cares for the annual Spring Cleanup and Community Barbecue. Continue reading 2017 Annual Somerville Spring Cleanup & Community BBQ
Our condolences go out to the Ronga family for the recent passing of Louie Ronga of Laronga Bakery of Somerville.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering Louie Ronga of Somerville’s Laronga Bakery
Greetings all – I am pleased to announce that I’ll be participating again in Somerville Open Studios and would love it if you would stop by and see my latest work!
Continue reading Somerville Opens Studios
Dollars Disappear into Thin Air as Natural Gas Seeps Out through Our Streets
Somerville, MA – Massachusetts consumers pay millions each year for wasted, harmful methane gas that leaks from pipes beneath our streets. The amount of gas seeping out in Greater Boston alone could heat 200,000 homes. Continue reading Somerville Mothers Raise a Stink About Gas Leaks
Our condolences go out to the Botelho family for the loss of Manuel who sadly passed away this past Monday.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering Manuel Richard “Chocolates/Chick” Botelho
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God love you guys at Speak Up Line,
It took an everyday kindhearted DPW worker to reach out and help find a remedy to help out the homeless and the many less fortunate in Somerville who’s families struggle everyday to find shelter, a little warmth as well as food with a couple of blessing boxes.
Continue reading Letter to the Editor:”Hello am I missing something here?”
“This film will break your heart, but you need to watch it anyway. When you see what’s going on in Syria, it’s a shock to the human conscience.”
Cries from Syria
Mayor Curtatone weighs in on Washington Post Article :Scott Pruitt calls for an ‘exit’ from the Paris accord, sharpening the Trump White House’s climate rift
“Oh, hell no. We cannot go back on the Paris climate agreement.”
Continue reading Curtatone “I certainly hope President Trump enjoys Mar-a-Lago while it’s still above water.”
No one likes to pay bills, but if you have to pay them, it helps when the process is easy. You can pay real estate taxes, water and sewer bills, parking tickets, library fines and excise taxes at somervillema.gov/payonline. Fun! You can also use that page for vital statistics (birth, death and marriage certificates) and to purchase white-goods stickers and parking permits.
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Manager of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Facilities Laborer, Parks and Recreation
School Nurse (per diem), Health and Human Services
Lifeguard, Recreation Department
Continue reading Open Positions with the City of Somerville
As part of Week of the Young Child, Somerville will hold a special celebration for wee tots and their parents. There will be music, activities and remarks from the mayor, all geared toward young children. All are invited to participate.
When/where: Thurs., April 27, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at City Hall, 93
At the time of this writing, there were 53 businesses in Assembly Row looking to hire. Learn about these opportunities at the Assembly Row Spring Job Fair. Continue reading Assembly Row Spring Job Fair, 4/26
Learn more about the upcoming park redesign and stormwater upgrade project. You can also visit the project page at somervillema.gov/nunziato.
When/where: Tues., April 25, at 6:30p.m. at the Somerville High School library, 81 Highland Ave.
Discuss next steps in developing Davis Square while preserving its character.
When/where: Tues., April 25, at 6 p.m. at the Somerville Community Baptist Church, 31 College Ave.
The Council on Aging is hosting a dance and party for those celebrating their 50th (or greater) anniversary. 50th anniversary couples are free, and it’s $20 per person for friends and family. Continue reading Somerville COA 50th Anniversary Dance and Celebration, 4/24
Nadia Dixon, Somerville’s archivist, will discuss how you can contribute to Somerville’s 175th anniversary. This is sponsored by the Council on Aging. RSVP at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300.
When/where: Fri., April 21, at 10:30 a.m. at the Holland Street Center, 167 Holland St.
Join other volunteers in your neighborhood to help plant flowers, weed and clean up after a long winter. Then, enjoy a barbecue, a special egg hunt and other activities. Continue reading Somerville Spring Cleanup, Barbecue and Special Egg Hunt, 4/22
As part of the Beacon Street Reconstruction Project, the protected bike lane will be CLOSED for the season. Detour routes may be found on the project page.
Eversource crews began work this month between Washington Street and the Cambridge line. Continue reading Construction Season Returns In Somerville
The first ever SustainaVille Week includes U.N.-style climate talks, environmental story time for kids, a film screening, Continue reading SustainaVille Week Is April 22 to 28
Somerville residents will notice a number of infrastructure projects this season, according to Mayor Joe Curtatone. Continue reading Somerville Mayor Talks Construction Season
ResiStat meetings provide an opportunity to meet the Mayor, other elected officials, and City staff, learn about important news and projects in your neighborhood and across Somerville, meet neighbors and, if you’re early, enjoy some refreshments. Continue reading Somerville Spring ResiStat Meetings
Team Raising Funds to Cover Travel
The Somerville High School Robotics team will compete this month against groups from the United States, Taiwan, France, Canada and the Netherlands at the FIRST Robotics Competition championships in St. Louis. Continue reading Somerville High School Robotics Team Goes to World Championships
Photo by Dan Caferty
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, April 21, the 111th day of 2017 with 254 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:53 and sunset is @ 7:31. 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: 753 BC – Today is the traditional date of the foundation of Rome. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Dear Somerville Speak Up Line,
This pig was taken from my parents home in somerville. It has great sentimental value to me and is worth nothing to the person who took it. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Missing Somerville Pig
Home of the “Ice Cream Pizza!”
453 High St, Medford, MA 02155
Continue reading Love Your Cannolis & More at CB Scoops in Medford Home of the Popular Home Made “Ice Cream Pizza Pie!”
Photos by William Tauro
The Iconic Italian bakery is the first storefront to open in the neighborhood development’s Second Phase
Mike’s Pastry, the iconic Italian bakery, has brought its famed cannoli’s, lobster tails and other pastries to Assembly Row this past Thursday. Continue reading Mike’s Pastry Opens at Assembly Row with Ribbon Cutting Featuring Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone
By Mayor Joseph Curtatone
One of the things I continually run into when talking about sanctuary cities is right wing talking points that simply ignore the law. I’ve mentioned before how the ICE Secure Communities program was found to be in violation of the 4th Amendment during the Obama administration. Continue reading “Talking Points That Simply Ignore The Law”
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By Joseph Curtatone
If nothing else, Trump is well on his way to becoming the most expensive President in history. Secret Service golf cart rental at Mar-a-Lago has cost more than $35,000 so far. Continue reading Mayor Joseph Curtatone on His Assumption “When the Government Pays for These Things, It Goes Back Into His Pocket”
SOMERVILLE, MA – MARCH 17th, 2017Community media producer, activist, and educator Guillermo Samuel Hamlin announced his run for Ward 1 School Committee today. Continue reading Guillermo Samuel Hamlin Announces Candidacy for Ward 1 School Committee
Photo by Dan Caferty
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, April 19, the 109th day of 2017 with 256 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:56 and sunset is @ 7:29. 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: 1012 – Aelfheah was murdered by Danes who had been ravaging the south of England. Aelfhear became the 29th Archbishop of Canterbury in 1005. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Photo sent in by Dan Caferty
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, April 18, the 108th day of 2017 with 257 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:58 and sunset is @ 7:28. 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: 1521 – Martin Luther confronted the emperor Charles V in the Diet of Worms and refused to retract his views that led to his excommunication. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Click on link below to readApril 18th, 2017 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online!April 18th, 2017 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online!
Turn your favorite photos into “Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments!”
Sent in by our readers!
Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Former Somerville Mayor Dorothy Kelly Gay, Former Alderman Bruce Desmond, Dennis Hodgdon, H. Robert Huke, Marco Tulio, Bryan Bishop, Nathália Storch Braga, Robert Finos, Mena Tuccinardi, Dina Benevides, Nancy Beach Bunny Shea, Jack Connolly, William Beatty, Frank Bakey, Jimmy Loveless, Celia Miller-Saltman, Hirsh Gardner, Judy Dixon Deegans, Bob Medeiros, Michael David, Karen Chaille Lima, Joey McEdmunds, Nancy Medeiros, Richard Scirocco, Happy 15th Birthday to Katie Flynnand Happy 1st Birthday to Jack Miklosko
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Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, April 17, the 107th day of 2017 with 258 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:59 and sunset is @ 7:27. 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: 1492 – Christopher Columbus signed a contract with Spain to find a passage to Asia and the Indies. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
On Wednesday April 12, 2017, I, Officer Bork was assigned to mark unit 784 patrolling area East 4. At approximately 02:23 myself and East 1, Officer Lorenti were dispatched to Broadway and Bond Street for a check conditioned of a male passed out behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. East 3 Officer Khoury, and West 5, Officer Fusco responded as well. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:William BEERS (OUI, Receive Stolen MV)
On April 10th, 2017, I, Officer Sousa, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol in East-3. At approximately 5:14pm, I responded along with East-2 Ofc. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Kelly SUSI (ABDW – Shod Foot, Deface Property, Woburn Warrant)
04/10/2017 17:14:18
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SUSI , KELLY
270 WASHINGTON ST SOMERVILLE MA
ABUSE PREVENTION ORDER, VIOLAT
Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 4/10/17-4/17/17
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, April 16, the 106th day of 2017 with 259 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:01 and sunset is @ 7:26. 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: 0069 – Otho committed suicide after being defeated by Vitellius’ troops at Bedriacum.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Photos courtesy of Harry Agritha
Photos from this past weekend’s Midnight Easter Resurrection Service at the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Somerville.
Continue reading Photos of Annual Midnight Easter Resurrection Service in Somerville
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Yet here’s what we should remember when it comes to Officer Sean Collier. He was a young man who made a huge impression on the people around him. His commitment to his family, friends and the people of the city where he grew up was outstanding. Continue reading Always Remember. #OneBostonDay by Joseph Curtatone
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Hello Speak Up Line,
I have a serious question that someone that I hope has a much needed answer to!
Why do we have two full ice skating rinks on Somerville Ave? There is actually one big full service ice skating rink behind the other full service ice rink? Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Why Did Somerville Sneak In Another Ice Rink Behind Another One?
Our condolences go out to the Cota Family for the loss of Maria who passed away early Saturday morning. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Maria Cota
By Frank Santangelo
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week: Mary “Midge” Donovan Kelly
Mary “Midge” Donovan Kelly is a Lifelong Somervillen. She grew up on Richdale Avenue, attended St. Anns, Somerville High School then later married and moved to Ten Hills. Now Mary resides in West Somerville where she raised five Incredible children. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week: Mary “Midge” Donovan Kelly
Dear “Speak Up Line”
Here is a story idea that you might want to pursue as an addition to all that is being exposed in your news publication on these corrupt self serving assholes. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Elected Officials Expense Accounts and Tax Incentives
Great news from the Somerville Police!
The spotlight is on Detective Michael Perrone this week, on his promotion to the Rank of Sergeant on April 13th at Somerville City Hall. Continue reading Somerville Police Promotes Detective Michael Perrone to Sergeant
Do you have a musically inclined student looking for something to do this summer? The Somerville Arts Council and Somerville Public Schools both have music programs this summer.
Continue reading Somerville String Camp
Monday, April 17 is Patriots Day and City offices will be closed for the holiday. If you’d like to celebrate with us, don’t forget about the festivities at Foss Park starting at 10 a.m.
By Bob Katzen
Also on the Transportation Committee’s agenda this week was a bill that reduces from five minutes to three minutes the time drivers are allowed to idle their engines. Violators will be punished by a fine of up to $100 for the first offense and $500 for each additional offense. Continue reading RESTRICT IDLING CARS AND BUSES DISCUSSIONS
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The Transportation Committee held a public hearing on a bill that would ban the use of hand-held cell phones for all drivers but allow them to use a hands-free cell phone with voice-activated dialing. Continue reading HANDS-FREE PHONES ONLY BILL PROPOSED
By Bob Katzen
The Public Service Committee held a hearing on a bill that would take the pension away from any teacher who is convicted of possession of child pornography. Continue reading BILL FILED TO FORFEIT PENSION IF TEACHERS ARE CONVICTED OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
By Bob Katzen
The 9-member Trump Administration Working Group that will provide guidance on how the Legislature should respond to the actions of the Trump Administration and help find possible legislative responses and solutions had its first meeting last week. Continue reading GROUP THAT IS MONITORING TRUMP HOLDS FIRST MEETING ON BEACON HILL
By Bob Katzen
The Revenue Committee held a public hearing on several bills including the controversial one that would require the state to prepare to collect the state’s 6.25 percent sales taxes on all items purchased online if and when the federal government authorizes states to mandate that Internet sellers collect sales taxes. Continue reading MASSACHUSETTS CONSIDERING TO IMPOSE SALES TAX ON ITEMS BOUGHT ONLINE
By Bob Katzen
Legislation on Beacon Hill regarding the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight’s agenda included requiring that flags be flown at half-staff Continue reading MASSACHUSETTS FLAGS AT HALF-MAST
By Bob Katzen
The State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Committee’s public hearing included a proposal creating a special commission to examine the state seal and motto including those parts of it which have been controversial or misunderstood. Continue reading New State Seal And Motto Argued on Beacon Hill
Somerville firefighters battled a blaze late Friday evening at a home located at 45 Pennsylvania Avenue.
No one was hurt and everyone got out of the home safely.
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