Our condolences go out to the DeFrancisco family for the loss of Dominic DeFrancisco.
Dominic was a very nice person and he will be sadly missed here both in Somerville and Cambridge.
Monthly Archives: November 2017
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, November 06, the 310th day of 2017 with 55 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:23 and sunset is @ 4:31. 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: 1789 – Father John Carroll was appointed as the first Roman Catholic bishop in the United States of America. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Man Charged in Somerville Homicide
SOMERVILLE – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Somerville Chief of Police David Fallon have announced that Tony Harris, 28 of Everett has been arrested and charged with homicide in connection with the October 14 shooting of Kevin Raymond.
Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series
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The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Myah Cabral, Mina Marco Vellucci, Linda Brown, Juliana Braz, Arthur Drouin, Jonathan Nascimento, Gina Nascimento, Peggy Foley Arbeene, Charles Minard Sr, Michele Tauro Nichol, Cheryl Bertocchi, Rosann Di mille Pearson, Wade Sousa and a Happy 73rd Birthday to Rachelle Lundgren
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Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 42 – Report No. 44 October 30-November 3, 2017
By Bob Katzen
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THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of October 30-November 3.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 42 – Report No. 44 October 30-November 3, 2017
CURTAphony The Real Slamile
By Lucille Bordonaro
You don’t give a damn about the hopes and dreams of the good people of Somerville.
The blood and sweat goes into every cent they make so their children could have a safe life. If Somerville school are the best why the hell don’t your sons attend them?
Bipartisan Legislators Push for Gas Industry Reforms
Over 3/5 of Legislature Sign Letter Calling for Ban on “Pipeline Tax,”
Regulatory Shift at Department of Public Utilities
BOSTON – Senator Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville) led 125 state legislators in calling for the passage of legislation to permanently protect consumers and the environment from risks associated with gas pipeline expansion. Senator Jehlen is the lead sponsor of S.1855, which would codify the Supreme Judicial Court decision to prohibit electric customer financing of gas pipelines, often referred to as the “pipeline tax.”
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Senate Passes Sweeping Criminal Justice Reform Bill
BOSTON – Senator Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville) recently joined her Senate colleagues in voting for a comprehensive criminal justice reform package that updates decades old criminal sentencing laws to improve outcomes of our criminal justice system. The bill, S. 2185, An Act Relative to Criminal Justice Reform, passed by a vote of 27-10.
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Ward One Alderman Matt McLaughlin and School Committee Candidate Emily Ackman Lunch With Cobble Hill Elders That Are Ready To Get Out And Vote Tuesday
By Martin Polignone
This past Wednesday, Ward One Alderman Matt McLaughlin treated the residents of Cobble Hill elderly apartments to a Chinese luncheon that had all the fixings.
Elio Lorusso Dishonors Himself by Attacking Veteran
By Smedley Butler
Elio Lorusso recently put out a mail piece slamming Iraq War veteran and Ward 1 Alderman Matt McLaughlin for “not doing enough for veterans.” He claimed he would do more for veterans but has no record to prove it.
McLaughlin served two tours in Iraq. He is the chair of veteran services. He helped select the new veteran service officer for the city.
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End Political Corruption in Somerville, Vote Wisely on Tuesday Nov 7th
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, November 05, the 309th day of 2017 with 56 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:22 and sunset is @ 4:32. 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: 1605 – The “Gunpowder Plot” attempted by Guy Fawkes failed when he was captured before he could blow up the English Parliament. Guy Fawkes Day is celebrated every November 5th in Britain to celebrate his failure to blow up all the members of Parliament and King James I. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Somerville Lost Cat
VOTE PAYTON CORBETT MAYOR OF SOMERVILLE ON NOV. 7TH
An In-Depth Look at Political Favoritism/Corruption within the Curtatone/Koty Somerville DPW & Inspectional Services Department
A close look at the inside of typical everyday operational tactics of the Somerville Department of Public Works through the eyes of undercover investigators.
Look for it in an upcoming print edition issue of The Somerville News Weekly!
Somerville PD Welcomes Two New Police Officers
By William Tauro
Congratulations to the Somerville Police Department on receiving two new police officers as they welcome Justin Buswell and Sergio Costa who have graduated Friday from the Lowell Police Academy!
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New Evidence Surfaces Regarding Unsolved 1995 Somerville Deanna Cremin Murder Investigation May Have Been Stifled
(This new information has been supported by the victim’s family for a media release of this new find as of today.)
By William Tauro
The Somerville Police Department and Middlesex District Attorney’s Office are in possession of new evidence that has recently surfaced regarding the murder of 17 year old Deanna Cremin who’s body was found in Somerville on March 30th 1995.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, November 03, the 307th day of 2017 with 58 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:19 and sunset is @ 5:35. 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
Please Remember Your ABC’s on Tuesday Nov 7th “Anyone But Curtatone”
Paid for by The Committee To End Political Corruption In Somerville (CEPCS)
Letter to the Editor:Why Isn’t the $86,000 a Year DPW Fleet Manager Ron at Work?
Photo caption “Opening of 25 new affordable units for seniors and people with disabilities at Waterworks Somerville! A great partnership to pull this together.”
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
Why Is it the highly outrageously paid political hack the over $86,000 a Year DPW Fleet Manager “Ron the Bunny” not at Work?
Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Why Isn’t the $86,000 a Year DPW Fleet Manager Ron at Work?
Letter to the Editor:Villenous’s Take on Somerville
There are 279 home and business owners fighting eminent domain in Union Square. Some have been intimidated to sell and only received 30-40% of its true value.
The Greater Boston segment focused on the fact a lottery had a ratio of 3,400 applicants for 35 affordable apartments.
Somerville officials are not going to fight for the working class families who will become displaced.
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The Psychological Center Hosts Sold Out Gala
More than $50,000 raised, the gala helps raise awareness, saves lives, empowers people
October 31, 2017 – This year’s Psychological Center’s Overcoming Obstacles Gala – Unmasking Stigma was held on Friday, October 13, 2017 with a sold-out crowd of more than 250 guests. Continue reading The Psychological Center Hosts Sold Out Gala
Somerville Property Owner Sues City After Barriers Block Access/Eminent Domain Plots
Click on link below to view video and read article:http://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/Somerville-Property-Owner-Sues-After-Barriers-Block-Access-454793153.html
Newspaper Theft Reported By Seniors in Somerville, Mayor Curtatone Suspected of Hiding Newspapers from Seniors
By William Tauro
This past Thursday a senior citizens representative for seniors of Pearl Street Park, a senior housing apartment complex, reported a theft of stacks of The Somerville News Weekly print edition publication copies from their building.
Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone and City of Somerville Have Multiple Lawsuits Brewing Stemming from Improper Unethical Illegal Eminent Domain Takings
By William Tauro
City of Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone made more news again today with the New Boston Post News outlet as well as on the Howie Carr Radio Talkshow regarding illegal eminent domain takings.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, November 01, the 305th day of 2017 with 60 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:17 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: 1512 – Michelangelo’s paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel were first exhibited to the public. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Somerville DPW Commissioner Stanley Koty Rumored To Be Replaced After Election
By William Tauro
Please notice this week’s The Somerville Times Newstalk column for November 1st, 2017 which reports that its rumored that Somerville Department of Public Works Commissioner Stanley Koty is said to be replaced by his Deputy Assistant Ricky Willette after the November 7th General Election. The times also reports that the mayor would not comment on this decision.
Continue reading Somerville DPW Commissioner Stanley Koty Rumored To Be Replaced After Election