GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, September 30, the 273rd day of 2017 with 92 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:39 and sunset is @ 6:28. 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: 1399 – Henry Bolingbroke became the King of England as Henry IV. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Year-end event, co-sponsored by Tufts University, to feature live entertainment, food from local restaurants, limited edition 175th Birthday brew by Aeronaut Brewing Company, and viewing of limited time Chinese art exhibit at Tufts’ Aidekman Art Gallery.
SOMERVILLE – Join the City of Somerville and Tufts University on Saturday, November 11, for the finale in a series of events celebrating the 175th anniversary of Somerville’s separation from Charlestown. Continue reading Somerville to Cap off 175th Birthday Celebrations with “Birthday Soireé” in November
BOSTON – Senator Patricia Jehlen (D-Somerville) joined over a dozen of her colleagues last week to testify in support of H.2365/S.1004 before the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Keith Laporta
My name is Keith Laporta and I am a heroin addict. After being incarcerated for nearly nine years, and facing up to an additional twenty-years in prison, I was released on an ankle bracelet to a sober living environment. Since then, I have been in recovery for around four years. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week:Keith Laporta
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
After your recent article regarding Captain Cotter and that the chief of police should step up to the plate and do the right thing regarding Captain Cotter’s allegations of several crimes that he allegedly has committed including covering up police investigations aka obstruction of justice and total disregard of the definitions of “Malfeasance vs Misfeasance,” we newbies on the job have assembled to discuss this serious matter. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Somerville Police Captain Gets Chief’s Days Off, Dodges Getting Arrested
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, September 29, the 272nd day of 2017 with 93 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:38 and sunset is @ 6:30. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Dear Billy,
Just got the latest copy of The Somerville News Weekly. The article in your paper on the suspicious fire at florist shop/house on the property located at the intersection of McGrath Highway and Pearl Street that was owned by the mayor is on point.
Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Mayor’s Suspicious Home/Florist Shop Fire
By William Tauro
With Mayor Joe Curtatone only getting 56% of the vote in this recent past primary paints the very clear picture of what you might see in the direction that the voters will go with in the general election this coming November 7th.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, September 28, the 271st day of 2017 with 94 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:37 and sunset is @ 6:31. 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: 1066 – England was invaded by William the Conqueror who claimed the English throne. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Check out upcoming Somerville News Weekly issues for the
Special Edition- “A Close Look Inside The Somerville Police Department!”
True witness account testimony of how political influence can get in the way of every day good cops doing the right thing.
malfeasance vs misfeasance
Last night I received this very encouraging message from my preliminary opponent, Kenneth Van Buskirk:
“You did really well in the Preliminary and I think that you are a great candidate for Mayor. The hopes of all of us Somervillians who want change up at City Hall rest on you. You have my full support in the General Election.” -Ken Van Buskirk
Continue reading Former Somerville Preliminary Mayoral Candidate Backs Payton Corbett For Mayor
The City of Somerville is eligible to receive a direct award of $17,216 from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant issued by the Office of Justice Programs of the U. S. Department of Justice. Funding from this grant can only be used for improving aspects of our local criminal justice system. Continue reading Somerville Police Department Eligible to Receive $17,216 Grant For Improvements
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
What the hell is wrong with our command staff at the Somerville Police Department? They all can’t be in Mayor Curtatone’s pockets or are they?
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
This is a letter that I had sent to Aldermen Sullivan regarding the lot next to Super Stop & Stop on McGrath Highway. Please follow up on this if you could.
Good afternoon Mr. Sullivan,
Continue reading Letter To the Editor:Which Developer Purchased The Lot Next To Super Stop & Shop?
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, September 27, the 270th day of 2017 with 95 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:36 and sunset is @ 6:33. 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: 1779 – John Adams was elected to negotiate with the British over the American Revolutionary War peace terms. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Click on link below to read September 26th, 2017 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online Newspaper September 26th, 2017 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online Newspaper
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays and Congratulations this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Irene Reni Macarelli, Renata Gallo, Ada Tauro, Jonathan Tauro, Happy 4th Birthday to Arianna Louise Costa, Jane Doucette, Erin Nally, Teresa Paribello, Jim Vargas, Christina Ferguson, Kathy Maggiacomo, Jo-Ann Crosby, Christopher Dube, Michelle Petruzziello, Mark Lavelle, Helen- Bill Gioiosa, Donna Baldasaro, Judson Walker Greene, Sergei Sterev, Joey Lacey, Jean Mickiewicz Brunco, and Anthony Petruccelli!
Congrats on Anthony Monteiro‘s first game of the season!
Congratulations to the McGlashing family onthe new birth of Paul Steven McGlashing who was born on September 18th weighing 8 lbs. 9 oz.
Sent in by our readers! Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Favorite Birthday & Magic Moment Photos of the Week
By William Tauro
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week: Joe Voutour
Joseph Voutour was born and raised in Somerville on Willow Avenue. He attended Somerville Trade High School and graduated with Valedictorian Recognition in the Electrical Career Field (1973) He pursued his career and received his Journeyman’s & Master’s License, along with a teaching Certificate. In 1974 he joined the US Air Force, did his four years active duty, and served in the Reserves for another sixteen years, retiring with many medals, awards & decorations. His job in the Air Force was in the electrical field. Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person Of The Week Joe Voutour
Lets wait and see how many elected officials will be endorsing Mayor Joseph Curtatone this time around? We don’t think that many people want to stick their necks out for him anylonger amongst all these allegations! We will have to just wait and see which politicians will take the chance and be the first one and believe us we will let you know for sure!
Just in case you’re out and about looking for our print editions during all this election news season and you cannot find it that means the mayor’s hoods are out there stealing our publications so you the readers can’t read the truth about them but here is the complete list where you can find them as well: Continue reading THE SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY SAFE SECURED NEWSPAPER LOCATIONS
By William Tauro
Before I take you into this exclusive interview with Joseph C Voutour, I would like you to read a little about his background and his credentials as he gives his testimony based on his true eyewitness accounts of his observations within the Curtatone Administration.
ABOUT JOSEPH C. VOUTOUR: Continue reading THE GRAND THEFT OF SOMERVILLE, THE UNTOLD STORY
On the above date and time, Officer Randy Isaacs and I, were dispatched to 270 Washington Street, Saint Patrick’s Shelter for a female, Lidiya Pasholikova, who was refusing to leave the premises.
Upon our arrival, I was met by a staff member, XXXXX. XXXXX stated that Pasholikova missed curfew, and by policy a person who misses curfew is automatically barred from the shelter for three days. Pasholikova was informed by XXXXX that she needed to leave the premises because she was barred from the shelter until Monday, September 25, 2017, and the bed assigned to Pasholikova was now assigned to someone else. Pasholikova told XXXXX that she was not leaving because it was not fair.
There were three females sharing the room. As a result of the verbal commotion created by Pasholikova, one of the females assigned to the same room was awoken from her sound sleep. A second female who was present was patiently waiting for Pasholikova’s assigned bed. XXXXX informed me that the female who was waiting, was now assigned Pasholikova’s former bed. Officer Isaacs initially interacted with Pasholikova. He had suggested to her that she could stay at the Somerville Police Station lobby until we were able to locate another shelter with an available bed. Officer Isaacs had also offered to give Pasholikova a ride to the station. Pasholikova quickly dismissed and refused Officer Isaacs’ offer. Officer Isaacs had reminded Pasholikova that she was being asked to vacate the premises at XXXXX request. Pasholikova again refused to leave.
I then attempted to have conversation with Pasholikova. I reminded Pasholikova that another female was waiting for the bed, and I also reminded her that the staff as well as Officer Isaacs had asked her to leave to avoid any further incident. Pasholikova stated, “I am not leaving because it is not fair.” She had been informed numerous times that because she was not back at the shelter for curfew, the bed was assigned to someone else. XXXXX as an aside had informed me that they had to turn away ten other females because they were at full capacity. Pasholikova had mentioned that she did not want to leave the shelter because of her health. I asked Pasholikova twice if she would like medical attention, however, she refused both times. I offered Pasholikova a ride to the station, I also informed her that I would personally make phone calls to other shelters in the area to locate an available bed, and that I would provide her with a meal at the station while I made the phone calls. She refused all the suggestions that I had offered. She stated, “I am not leaving here, take me if you are going to take me. It is not fair.”
At that moment Officer Isaacs and I both agreed that Pasholikova was not willing to compromise with us. Officer Isaacs attempted to collect Pasholikova’s bags, when Pasholikova slapped his forearm. I informed Pasholikova that this was the last opportunity she had to leave the property or I would place her under arrest. Pasholikova stated that she was not leaving. I advised Pasholikova that she was being placed under arrest. Pasholikova was wearing a back pack during this encounter. As I unholstered my handcuffs, Pasholikova placed her hands behind her back and under her back pack. Pasholikova also laid on her back on top of the bed to halt our attempts to placing handcuffs on her. Once she was handcuffed, she was escorted outside.
The prisoner transport vehicle, Unit 200 was dispatched to our location at my request via radio transmission. As we were assisting Pasholikova into the wagon, Pasholikova began digging her fingernails into my right arm. She was immediately asked to release her grip from my arm, however, rather than complying, she buried her fingernails even deeper into my arm. With an open palm, I struck her back pack, which she was still wearing in order to stop her fingernails from digging further into my arm. Pasholikova was booked and processed in the usual manner at the Somerville Police Station.
Respectfully submitted,
Officer Eduardo Soares
Badge #272
On September 21, 2017, while assigned to Assembly Row as unit Alpha-3, I was contacted by K-mart LP Associate XXXXX on my department issued cell phone. XXXXX stated he had a male randomly selecting merchandise with no reason apparent. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:David LOUGHRAN (Shoplifting)
By Bob Katzen
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Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll CallVolume 42 – Report No.38September 18-22, 2017
(Impacting Murdock, Clyde, & Warwick Streets, and Cedar St. between Morrison & Broadway)
Tuesday, September 26, 2017, 6:30 p.m.
at the Visiting Nurse Assoc. (VNA) Community Room, 259 Lowell St.
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang invite you.
Please join us for a presentation by Continue reading MURDOCK ST. STREETSCAPE DESIGN WORKSHOP
Davis Square Neighborhood Meeting
Monday, Sept. 25, 6-8 p.m. Tufts Administration Building (TAB), 167 Holland St., Senior Center, 2nd Floor
Continue reading Davis Square Neighborhood Meeting Monday, Sept. 25, 6-8 p.m.
Greetings Somerville Residents and Friends,
With Fall approaching this week, I wanted to reach out to my community and inform you of my current and upcoming plans. Through my work as the Chair of the Public Health and Safety Committee,
Continue reading John M. (Jack) Connolly Alderman at Large City of Somerville
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, September 25, the 268th day of 2017 with 97 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:34 and sunset is @ 6:37. 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: 1492 – The crew of the Pinta, one of Christopher Columbus’ ships, mistakenly thought that they had spotted land. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Somerville Commission for Women, and RESPOND announce the annual Candlelight Vigil in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Wednesday, October 4, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Statue Park in Davis Square. Continue reading Somerville’s Annual Domestic Violence Vigil to be Held October 4th
Please come and join us !
East Somerville Community School
50 Cross Street Somerville MA ( Pearl Street Side
Saturday October 7th @ 6:30 – 8pm
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, September 24, the 267th day of 2017 with 98 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:33 and sunset is @ 6:38. 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: 1789 – The U.S. Congress passed the First Judiciary Act. The act provided for an Attorney General and a lower federal courts.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Photos by Frankie Saint
By William Tauro
Thousands joined in the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Fluff, invented right here in Somerville’s Union Square in 1917 by Archibald Query.
Continue reading 2017 Somerville What the Fluff Festival
Dear Mayor Joseph Curtatone,
In response to the recent post on your own personal Facebook page patting yourself on the back for years of accomplishments for schools and what not, lets cut the crap.
Just to let you know that its your job to do that! You are the mayor, we elected you to do that. Did you forget?
Continue reading A Letter To Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, September 23, the 266th day of 2017 with 99 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:32 and sunset is @ 6:40. 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: 1642 – The first commencement at Harvard College, in Cambridge, MA, was held.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, September 23, the 266th day of 2017 with 99 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:32 and sunset is @ 6:40. 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: 1642 – The first commencement at Harvard College, in Cambridge, MA, was held.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Dear Mayor Joseph Curtatone,
In response to the recent post on your own personal Facebook page patting yourself on the back for years of accomplishments for schools and what not, lets cut the crap.
Just to let you know that its your job to do that! You are the mayor, we elected you to do that. Did you forget?
Continue reading Letter from the Editor:A Letter To Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, September 22, the 265th day of 2017 with 100 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:31 and sunset is @ 6:42. 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: 1789 – The U.S. Congress authorized the office of Postmaster General.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
12TH ANNUAL
FESTIVAL OF
ACTIVIST STREET BANDS,
THIS YEAR TOTALLING 27+
October 6 through 8, 2017
a wide variety of musical / sociopolitical events
planned in Somerville, Cambridge, & Boston
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL
Continue reading HONK! Fest surge w/27+ Bands, Kickstarter Countdown, & Volunteer Recruiting … Fest runs Oct. 6-8, 2017
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston invite all interested community members to a neighborhood meeting to discuss mobility and safety issues in the Inman Square and Lincoln Park neighborhoods. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 25, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Argenziano School, 290 Washington St. With several active construction projects underway in the area, Continue reading Ward 2 Neighborhood Meeting to Discuss Mobility and Safety, September 25
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Voters in Somerville need to remember that the mayor works for the city. Seems the mayor needs to be reminded as well. The mayor does not work for the condo developers. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:
Look for “The Grand Theft of Somerville, The Untold Story” a ten page special edition story in the next edition of The Somerville News Weekly.
Continue reading The Grand Theft of Somerville, The Untold Story
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
This past Thursday afternoon at the Somerville Department of Public works my sister in law said that they finally served the subpoena requesting any and all documents.
Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Somerville DPW Served Subpoena
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, September 21, the 264th day of 2017 with 101 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:29 and sunset is @ 6:44. 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: 1792 – The French National Convention voted to abolish the monarchy.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, September 20, the 260th day of 2017 with 105 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:28 and sunset is @ 6:46. 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 – Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan left Spain to find a route to the Spice Islands of Indonesia. Magellan was killed during the trip, but one of his ships eventually made the journey.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Precincts counted 21
Registered voters Total 50,849
Ballots cast Total 4,880 9.60%
Ballots cast blank 14 .03%
Mayor Joseph Curtatone 2,795 votes 57.64%
Kenneth C. Van Buskirk III 326 votes 6.72%
Payton Corbett 1685 votes 34.75%
Write-in 43 votes .89%
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, September 19, the 259th day of 2017 with 106 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:27 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: 1356 – The Battle of Poitiers was fought between England and France. Edward “the Black Prince” captured France’s King John.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Click on link below to read September 19th, 2017 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online Newspaper: September 19th, 2017 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online Newspaper
Jessica’s career has focused on program development and stabilization and she has distinguished herself through creative change management and strategic programmatic enhancement.
Continue reading THE SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY’S SPECIAL PERSON OF THE WEEK JESSICA BRAYDEN
Congratulations to Proud Grandparents Renée & Steven Hurley on their two new grandchildren. Olive Grace Hurley born 4/15/17 Parents Daniela & Michael Hurley and Benjamin Ganat Hurley born 9/9/17 Parents Kate & Tom Hurley!
Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series
We immediately received this response from one of the original investigation officials who recalls the fire who was there through it all:
Dear Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,
You had just posted the story of the suspicious Curtatone fire earlier on Monday in your Newstalk Shoutout Loud Column and this is my response to it: Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Curtatone Suspicious Fire Story Response
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Cathy Derany, Steven Maguire, Mary Ellen Gil, Joseph Tsang, Chris Stockbridge, Mark Riley, Mario Sousa, Janette Giso, Dan Hamel, Marsha Hamel McGlashing, Bob Goffredo, Thomas Doherty, Ellie A Stolp Manning, Robert W Hickey, Debra O’Connor, Bill Gioiosa, Mark Alston-Follansbee, Ashley Zafiris, Fanny Chan, Matthew Desmond, Timothy Shwartz and Casi Glejzer
Sent in by our readers!
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
ONGOING PROGRAMS
Join the SCOA’s email group – The email group is for Somerville Council on Aging Seniors and / or Caregivers who are interested in the latest information on resources, events, programming, etc…in and around the Somerville area. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information
Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,
Regarding that alleged “overtime Scandal Scam” at the DPW regarding all those hundreds of thousands of your tax paying dollars that were paid out because of illigidimit overtime hours that were supposedly submitted by one of two employees at the DPW Garage for “CDL Certification Training”. Continue reading HERE’S YOUR WEEKLY DOSAGE OF OUR SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY NEWSTALK SHOUTOUT/SPEAKUP LINE FOR 9/19/2017
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Photos by Michele Sinclair and Frank Santangelo
By William Tauro
This past Saturday over one hundred veterans enjoyed a fun filled day on the Boston Harbor at the Winter Hill Yacht Club’s (WHYC) Annual Veterans Cruise 2017.
Over twenty five privately donated boats from WHYC driven by their captains provided a day of fun and well deserved enjoyment for the local service veterans. Continue reading 2017 Somerville Winter Hill Yacht Club Annual Veterans Cruise
Photos by Skip Murray
By William Tauro
This past Thursday, the city of Somerville celebrated National POW/MIA Recognition Day at the Somerville WWII Honor Roll Memorial that’s located at 93 Highland Avenue
Continue reading Somerville National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2017
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, September 18, the 258th day of 2017 with 107 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:26 and sunset is @ 6:49. 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: 1709 – The creator of the first dictionary of the English language, Samuel Johnson, was born in England. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
On September 16, 2017, I, (Officer McLaughlin) was in full uniform while working in marked cruiser E-1 with my partner Devin Schneider.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Victor ROMERO (Disorderly)
The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident #17056970:
Members of the Somerville Police Department Drug Control Unit initiated a drug investigation of Mr. Rubenson Cherilus and his alleged role in the ongoing distribution of Percocet 30 mg pills. The alleged distribution occurs from Mr. Cherilus’s residence and vehicle. This residence is located at 24 Glendale Avenue #2, Somerville, MA 02144. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Rubenson CHERILUS (PWID B, ABDW – Car)
On Thursday, September 14th, 2017, I, Officer Kim, was working uniformed patrol in marked cruiser West 7. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Jeffrey BURKE (OUI Drugs, Reckless Operation MV)
On Tuesday September 12, 2017 at approximately 1320, I Officer Randy Isaacs along with Officer Soares was dispatched to the area of XX Calvin St, Somerville for a report of a person stealing packages from the front porch. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Carlos CARRION (Package Theft)
09/12/2017 13:20:02
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CALVIN ST
CARRION , CARLOS
13 PINE ST. CAMBRIDGE MA
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20
Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 9/11-9/18
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, September 17, the 257th day of 2017 with 108 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:25 and sunset is @ 6:51. 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: 1394 – In France, Charles VI published an ordinance that expelled all Jews from France.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By William Tauro
This story begins with a letter to the editor that turned into a tragic ending.
Dear Billy T, I have seen your articles about Joe Curtatone. I have information that you may be interested in. My family ran a small business in Somerville. They had many dealings with the mayor. My son tried to get on the Somerville Fire Dept. Continue reading Allegations Surfacing That Commissioner Koty’s $10,000 White Envelope Offer is a Somerville Fire Department Job Closeout Firesale
By Bob Katzen
BEACON HILL ROLL CALL RECOMMENDS THAT ITS READERS SIGN UP TODAY TO GET THEIR FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST. IT’S EASY! GO TO: http://www.massterlist.com/subscribe Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 42-Report No. 37 September 11-15, 2017
This SomerStreets festival includes live music on two stages, games, circus acts, a bouncy house, vendors, and a special appearance by Keytar Bear.
Other highlights include a beer garden with taco stand, Continue reading Strike Up the Bands on Highland Avenue
The City’s Elections Department is looking for a few more elections workers for the preliminary election on Sept. 19. Election workers must be registered Massachusetts voters and those hired to work will be paid $150 for the day. If you’re interested in applying, call Maria Pierotti at 617-625-6600 ext. 4204.
Don’t forget to vote, Tuesday, Sept. 19, in the preliminary election in Somerville. Continue reading Preliminary Election on September 19: Contested Preliminary Races for Mayor and Ward 1 School Committee
By Judy Locchi Jacobs
All truth passes through three stages: First it is ridiculed, second it is violently opposed and third it is accepted as being self-evident”~ Arthur Schopenhauer, philosopher
When gang-stalking begins, most cannot recognize it because it’s hard to believe. Continue reading “Please Mr. Mayor, No More Luxury Condos in Somerville”
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, September 13, the 253rd day of 2017 with 112 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:21 and sunset is @ 6:58. 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: 1759 – The French were defeated by the British on the Plains of Abraham in the final French and Indian War.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, September 19, the 259th day of 2017 with 106 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:27 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: 1356 – The Battle of Poitiers was fought between England and France. Edward “the Black Prince” captured France’s King John.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By Judy Locchi Jacobs
“Is this why our water bills have doubled and taxes tripled?
About 6 years ago, a resident at a city hall meeting was blowing the whistle on selective reinforcement with regards to “cherry picking”, and those who pay more of their share in real estate taxes than other residents–and our steadily increasing water bills while we still have a broken sewer system. Continue reading Something Stinks at Somerville City Hall Behind Closed Doors
By Judy Locchi Jacobs
“Like everything else the city administration does– its secretive. They feel no responsibility to share with residents and especially taxpayers — and those who have been fighting for their properties. Continue reading Somerville Under The Iron Fist
By William Tauro
Should the Somerville Department of Public Works Overtime Scandal case that has cost the Somerville taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraudulent submitted work and parts receipts be reopened and who should handle the investigation?
Continue reading Is Somerville a City with No Law & Order That’s Ticking and Ready to Implode?
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, September 12, the 252nd day of 2017 with 113 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:20 and sunset is @ 7:00. 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: 1609 – English explorer Henry Hudson sailed down what is now known as the Hudson River.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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Turn your favorite photos into “Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments!”
Sent in by our readers!
Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series
LETTER TO THE EDITOR:MAYOR CURTATONE THE HYPOCRITE IS NOT SUPPORTING SOMERVILLE SCHOOL SYSTEM
Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,
Hey bud, can you believe our buddy Mayor Joe Curtatone has the gall and asked the Somerville Teacher’s Union to endorse him for mayor?
Yet he takes his kid that is going to high school to Arlington Catholic.
Continue reading Here’s Your Weekly Dosage of Our Somerville News Weekly Newstalk Shoutout/Speakup Line for 9/12/2027
Can you please help promote this great event to benefit girls softball! .
Please join us for an adult only SPOOKTACULAR COSTUME event to help benefit Somerville girls and the sports they L⚾️VE!! Continue reading SPOOKTACULAR COSTUME event to help benefit Somerville girls and the sports they LOVE!!
“What the Fluff? A Tribute to Union Square Invention” is a zany and fun-filled festival that celebrates the invention of Fluff by Archibald Query in Somerville’s Union Square. Continue reading 2017 Somerville Fluff Festival
Sept. installment of Somerville’s Open Streets event to feature live music, family-friendly activities, food, and more!
SOMERVILLE – Join the City of Somerville on Sunday, September 17, for “Strike Up the Bands,” the September installment of the City’s SomerStreets festival. Continue reading Strike Up the Bands’ at SomerStreets on Highland Ave. Sunday, September 17
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By James A. Norton
Have you learned your ABCs? Sure, it’s a joke, but maybe it’s time to get serious.
I have written a large number of columns in local, regional and national publications over the years. If you’re reading this, then you are probably more familiar with my writing with respect to Somerville. Continue reading Reality Bites by James A. Norton:It’s Time For a Change
By William Tauro
We are wondering why Somerville DPW Commissioner Koty sent out an email that the Somerville Department of Public Works will be shutting down the city yard and DPW from tonight Monday night from 4:30 PM tonight, Monday September 11th untill 6:30 AM tomorrow Morning and again on tomorrow on Tuesday night September 12th at 4:30 PM to until Wednesday morning September 13th at 6:30 AM. Continue reading Somerville DPW Very Suspiciously Shutting Down Shop for Two Days
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Cosmo Nardella, Mary Jo O’Connor, Bob Trane, Miriam Quinn-daSilva, Danny Johnson, April Terrio-Manning, Jo-Ann Marie Fontano, Paul Jarosiewicz, Kelly Maia, Cathy O’Dea, Stephen Borelli, Phip J. Jeffres, Joe Murphy, Philip Soccorso, Mary Jo Rossetti, Jay Blake, Walter Tauro, Pattie Fitzgerald, Michael J Bowler, Natalie Itrato Stanizzi, Evan Mitsakis, Martin Polignone, Ken Webber, Happy 82nd Birthday to Florence “Flo” Barry and Happy 75th Birthday to Marty Henry of the Mount Vernon Restaurant!
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Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
By William Tauro
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week: FLORENCE(MIELE)BARRY
MR’S ”B” OR FLO TO MOST EVERYONE SHE KNOWS. SHE IS A LONG TIME RESIDENT OF SOMERVILLE WHO HAS 5 CHILDREN AND 6 GRANDCHILDREN. A FRIEND TO MANY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD SURROUNDING THE LINCOLN PARK AREA OF SOMERVILLE Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week:FLORENCE “FLO (MIELE)BARRY
On September 9, 2017, I, Officer Bork, was patrolling area East 1 for the Somerville Police Department. At approximately 2:58 AM, East 2, Officer Ubeda, and East 3, Officer Prophete, were dispatched to the area of Assembly Row for a group of males tagging property. Due to being on another call at the time, I responded shortly after.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Ryan DOWNS, Jerry GARCIA & Steven PICKREN (Malicious Destruction)
On the above date and time, I was assigned to marked traffic unit T4, when I was directed to conduct enforcement on Linwood St. Linwood St is a public way in the City of Somerville. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Javier COREA (MV Infractions)
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Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 8/28-9/4
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, September 11, the 251st day of 2017 with 114 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:19 and sunset is @ 7:02. 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: 1297 – Scotsman William Wallace defeated the English forces of Sir Hugh de Cressingham at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By Bob Katzen
On February 2, the House 116-43, Senate 31-9, overrode Gov. Baker’s veto of an $18 million pay raise package including hiking the salaries of the two leaders who filed the bill, House Speaker Robert DeLeo (D-Winthrop) and Senate President Stan Rosenberg (D-Amherst), by $45,000 from $97,547 to $142,547. Continue reading VOTES ON $18 MILLION IN PAY HIKES ON BEACON HILL
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.
This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call looks at the handful of major legislation that was approved by the Legislature and signed into law so far by Gov. Charlie Baker in 2017.
In the first eight months of the 2017 session, only 79 bills out of more than 6,000 filed have been approved by the House and Senate and signed into law by Gov. Charlie Baker. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 42 – Report No. 36 September 4-8, 2017
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. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information
This would have been the start of my 17th year working at Renee’s Café in Somerville, but unfortunately I was told by the new owner not to return this fall. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Somerville Saying Goodbye Is Hard To Do
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
I wonder how many people know that the city has Citizen Advisory Committees that help the city deal with problems or opportunities. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Somerville Has Citizen Advisory Committees
Annual festival celebrates university’s relationship with Medford, Somerville communities
MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, Mass (Sept. 6, 2017) – Tufts University, in cooperation with the cities of Medford and Somerville, will host the 15th annual Community Day festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held rain or shine on the Tufts University Academic Green in the center of the Medford/Somerville campus. Continue reading Tufts University hosts 15th annual Tufts Community Day
By William Tauro
This election will be very interesting in Somerville and hopefully Mayor Curtatone will receive just like Hillary did during her recent election in the 11th hour, a James Comey type of surprise by a Federal official or two or three dropping a bombshell in the form of criminal indictments on the mayor and his posse! Yeah got a love it and a long time overdue! Continue reading The Time To Drain The Swamp In Somerville Is Now!
By William Tauro
This past Thursday night, the Somerville Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly Business After Hours Event. Continue reading Somerville Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Events Continue to Attract Local Businesses
Photos by Frankie Saint
By William Tauro
This past Sunday hundreds of people attended the 2017 Somerville Rock and Roll Yard Sale that was held in Union Square Plaza. Continue reading 2017 Somerville Rock and Roll Yard Sale at Union Square
Photos by Frankie Saint
By William Tauro
The Somerville Dog Festival even that held at Trum Field this past Sunday was a free event and the only one of its kind in the country. Continue reading Somerville Dog Festival 2017
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, September 10, the 250th day of 2017 with 115 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:18 and sunset is @ 7:03. 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: 1608 – John Smith was elected president of the Jamestown, VA colony council. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,
We were here at the Somerville Traffic and Parking Department breaking our ass every day for peanuts when suddenly on Wednesday we were notified that A Mr Heffernan, a personal friend of Mayor Joseph Curtatone is applying for a job as an accountant for the Somerville Traffic & Parking. Continue reading LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ANOTHER ONE OF MAYOR JOE CURTATONE HACKS GETTING A HIGH-PAYING JOB! TIME TO “DRAIN THE SWAMP!”
Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,
We were here at the Somerville Traffic and Parking Department breaking our ass every day for peanuts when suddenly on Wednesday we were notified that A Mr Heffernan, a personal friend of Mayor Joseph Curtatone is applying for a job as an accountant for the Somerville Traffic & Parking. His qualifications do not even specify anything of him having any knowledge of even being an accountant. Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Another One of Mayor Joe Curtatone hacks getting a high-paying job! Time to “Drain the Swamp!”
By William Tauro
After the City of Somerville received a grant for the Artfarm Creation at the former wastesite/transfer station site in July of 2014, they now may have plans to develop the site instead and reneging on the on their promise to the artist population. Continue reading Talk Circulating Regarding Development of Former Somerville Waste Site Transfer Station at Brickbottom
My grandfather was a Teamster and a truck driver, my father was a cop, but his second job was driving a truck for Boston Sand and Gravel, he was also a Teamster. Payton Corbett is a truck driver and a Teamster Union official. He is a hard working guy, one of us; he cares about the working people; please give him your vote for Mayor of Somerville. It’s about time!
Sincerely,
Joeseph E. McCain, Ret Somerville Police Department
Dear Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,
I questioned what the mayor was doing about the kids dying in the city. I said the city is flush with cash from his Assembly Row project. He blocked me from posting on his Facebook page.
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Christian Phillips Photography at christianphillipsphoto.com
56 Affordable Rental Units Available at Assembly Row, Through Somerville Inclusionary Housing Program
Continue reading Affordable Rental Opportunities at Assembly Row Somerville
In the United States, National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed on the third Friday in September. Continue reading Somerville to Honor National POW/MIA Recognition Day on September 14 with Ceremony at Honor Roll Wall on City Hall Concourse
Join the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission and ArtsUnion on Sunday, September 17, for a free walking tour of historic Union Square. Continue reading Historic Union Square Walking Tour September 17
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, September 09, the 249th day of 2017 with 116 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:17 and sunset is @ 7:05. 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: 490 B.C. – The Battle of Marathon took place between the invading Persian army and the Athenian Army. The marathon race was derived from the events that occurred surrounding this battle.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By Bob Katzen
Sponsors of possible ballot questions for the November 2018 election got the news today from Attorney General Maura Healey about whether their proposal met the requirements outlined in the constitution and can proceed to the next step in the long process to get their proposed law or constitutional amendment on the ballot. Continue reading POSSIBLE 2018 BALLOT QUESTIONS
Billy —
In this edition:
(Upper) Cedar Street (Broadway to Highland Ave) Roadway Improvements meeting Monday, September 18, 6:30 PM at Visiting Nurse Assoc, 259 Lowell St
Continue reading Somerville Mark Niedergang, Ward 5 Alderman on Ward 5
Powderhouse Rotary Somerville Mass
On behalf of the Somerville Local First Board of Directors, I would like to invite members of the public and all candidates for political office (opposed or unopposed) to join us on Tuesday September 12th from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for a candidate meet & greet. Continue reading SOMERVILLE LOCAL FIRST CANDIDATE MEET & GREET
Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,
Hey bud, can you believe our buddy Mayor Joe Curtatone has the gall and asked the Somerville Teacher’s Union to endorse him for mayor?
Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Mayor Curtatone the Hypocrite is NOT Supporting Somerville School System
Somerville, MA, September 9, 2017 – Daniel LeBlanc, Somerville Community Corporation CEO, and Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone will be joined by Lionel Romain of the Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation and Dan May, vice president, East Boston Savings Bank, on Saturday, September 9th at a Groundbreaking Ceremony for new construction of affordable condominiums at 163 Glen Street, East Somerville, Mass. Continue reading Flipping Gentrification: Nonprofit Developer to Break Ground for Construction of First Purpose-Built Affordable Condominiums in Somerville, Mass., in Over a Decade
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