By Bob Katzen
 
 On May 9 hearing there is a bill scheduled that would impose a 2.5 percent tax on any private college that has an endowment fund of more than $1 billion. Continue reading TAX WEALTHY PRIVATE COLLEGES →

By Bob Katzen 

On May 1 at 10 a.m. in Room B-2 in the Statehouse there was 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 ENCOURAGE PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSAL REVENUE COMMITTEE HEARINGS ON BEACON HILL →

By Bob Katzen 

Do you know that cranberry juice is the Bay State’s official beverage? The corn muffin is the official muffin? The Boston Terrier is the official dog? The chocolate cookie is the official cookie? Dr. Seuss is the official children’s author? The Rolling Rock in Fall River is the official glacial rock? These designations were approved by the Legislature over the past several decades and signed into law by the governor at that time. Continue reading Official Massachusetts Designation Symbols →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, May 03, the 123rd day of 2017 with 242 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:36 and sunset is @ 7:45. 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: 1568 – French forces in Florida slaughtered hundreds of Spanish.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

Join us for the kickoff to Somerville’s May Preservation Month — with a leisurely stroll through the area recently dubbed as “Innovation Row.” See how a formerly industrial area is transforming into a mixed-use neighborhood. Continue reading Jane’s Walk 2017: The Metamorphosis of Industrial Buildings Along the Rails →

The Somerville Commission for Women will join thousands of other groups around the world to host a screening of 50/50: Rethinking the Past, Present, and Future of Women + Power on Wed., May 10. Continue reading Commission for Women Hosting Film Screening, Discussion about Gender Equality on May 10 →

To provide background, answer questions, and take public testimony regarding the proposed fiscal year 2018 Somerville Water and Sewer Rate Charges, an Informational Session with Q&A followed by a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, May 15th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Somerville High School Cafeteria, 81 Highland Avenue. Continue reading Informational Session & Public Hearing on Proposed FY18 Water and Sewer Rates Monday, May 15th →

By William Tauro 

Somerville Council on Aging Kim Moss Hyvarinen and her husband Fitchburg Firefighter Lt. Barry Hyvarinen, a 22-year veteran of the Fitchburg Fire Department are credited for saving a mans life in an Olive Garden Restaurant last week.  Continue reading Somerville COA Director of Ralph & Jenny Senior Center and Firefighter Husband Save Choking Man In Fitchburg Restaurant  →