As we say goodbye to January today, we also want to mention this month’s retirees from the SPD. We want to thank, Captain Michael S. Cabral, Sergeant Martha Costa, and 911-Dispatcher Maureen Lewon for your years of contribution and dedication to the SPD. Congratulations, enjoy your retirement! #Retired #SPDRetirees #Retired2018
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, January 31, the 31st day of 2018 with 334 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:59 and sunset is @ 4:59. The The Full “Blue Moon” is exact @ 8:27 AM EST. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1606 – Guy Fawkes was executed after being convicted for his role in the “Gunpowder Plot” against the English Parliament and King James I. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
A heavy duty [but sleek] interior cab design on Somerville, Massachusetts newest fire engine being built at C&S Specialty. Continue reading Somerville’s Sleek New Heavy Duty Fire Engine
Community organizing for sound barriers along I93. We have the will, now we must work together to find a way.
By William Tauro
Since the arrest of the mayor’s drug infested cousin in Wakefield this past Sunday night, new discoveries and valuable information have been pouring into the newsroom.
FYI- Residents of the Springhill area: future plans for 125 Lowell Street!
Meeting to be held on Monday February 12, 2018 at 6:30, location VNA Building- 259 Lowell Street.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, January 30, the 30th day of 2018 with 335 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:00 and sunset is @ 4:53. 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: 1649 – England’s King Charles I was beheaded. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Click on link below to read:January 30th, 2018 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online January 30th, 2018 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online
Planning Division Announcement:
“The Planning department is offering to meet with local neighborhood
groups to let them know about the Proposed Zoning Code [1] and to answer
any questions. They asked the Aldermen to forward their offer along to
any community groups they were aware of.
Continue reading Planning Division Annoucement – Proposed Zoning Overhaul
On January 28, 2018, at 12:09 hours, I received a phone call from XXXX Loss Prevention Officer, XXXX, who told me a male party had just stolen multiple pairs of sunglasses. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Darryll LYDON (Larceny Over, Trespass, VDO DW)
On January 27, 2018, I (Officer Joseph Moreira) was in full uniform operating marked cruiser 782. At 10:59 A.M., I was dispatched to 4xx Somerville Ave. XXXXX, for a report of a shoplifter. Officer Matt Khoury was also dispatched as backup. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Romel ABRAHAM (Shoplifting)
On Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018, I (Officer Devin Schneider) was in full uniform, while assigned to marked cruiser East-1 during the 8am-4pm shift. The following report is a summary of the events that I witnessed, as they pertain to incident #18004455: Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Christopher CARREIRO (B&E Person in Fear, Larceny from Building, etc.)
01/23/2018 08:40:31
20
LINCOLN AV
CARREIRO , CHRISTOPHER Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 1/22/18 – 1/28/18
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute hosted the Massachusetts We the People Competition with the Massachusetts Center for Civic Education
BOSTON – On Saturday, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute hosted the annual We the People competition, the culmination of a nationally acclaimed curriculum-based civic education program that helps students understand the history, philosophies, and evolution of constitutional government. The program was organized locally by the Massachusetts Center for Civic Education (MACCE), a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to promoting civic education in our schools and communities. Continue reading STUDENTS ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS CONVENE FOR CIVIC LEARNING COMPETITION
By William Tauro
Retired Somerville Police Officer Alexandro Capobianco was arrested Sunday evening for alleged possession of Crystal Meth Drug Charges.
Please join us at Daddy Jones on Thursday for Business After Hours
Business After Hours at Daddy Jones
525 Medford Street, Magoun Square
5-7 PM, Thursday, February 1, 2018
No cover. Free appetizers, excellent networking, business card drawing & cash bar.
Sponsored by aMorton Design
Hosted by Dana Iacopucci of Cubby Oil & Energy.
Somerville Police Department detectives are working to identify the pictured individual in relation to an unarmed bank robbery that occurred January 25, 2018. The suspect passed a note to the bank teller, collected the money and fled the bank. Continue reading Somerville Police Seeking Public’s Help In Identifying Individual
Turn your favorite photos into “Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments!”
Sent in by our readers!
Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series
Please join the Somerville Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, Ward 2 Alderman JT Scott, and Alderman at Large Stephanie Hirsch for a community meeting on Monday, February 12, to discuss upcoming renovations to the Allen Street Playground. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 – 8 p.m. in the Community Room at the Public Safety Building at 220 Washington St. For more information or with any questions about the project, please contact Arn Franzen at AFranzen@somervillema.gov.
Continue reading Allen Street Playground Community Meeting February 12, 2018
A National Paid Family and Medical Leave Plan Could Reduce by 86 Percent* the Number of Massachusetts Families Facing Economic Insecurity When They Need Time to Care
An analysis of demographic data in Massachusetts released today reveals the significant and growing need for a national paid family and medical leave plan that covers all working people in the state for the full range of serious caregiving and medical reasons. The release kicks off a series of nationwide activities marking next Monday’s 25th anniversary of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which provides unpaid leave. Continue reading Massachusetts Analysis Shows the State’s Workers and Families Urgently Need a National Paid Leave Program
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Dennis Sinclair, Mike Cabral, Mike Bussey, Adamandia Tsardounis, Lauren Leccese, Manny Almas, Michael Kennelly, Maria Nella Nunes, Wanda Keenan, Michael Joaquim, Patricia Roffi Lima, Don Miele, Christopher Desrochers, Jeremy Gross, Avram Goldberg, Kelley Arbeene, Alan Bishop, Meredith Lerner Moghimi, Donna Marie Albertelli Collins, Jim Salerno, Henry Marcucella III, Happy Birthday to Jordan Cottier,Happy 12th Birthday to Jalessa Celli, Happy 13th Birthday to Matthew DiDomenico
Sent in by our readers!
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
I need this put out for Clarendon:
It is our jobs as humans, to take care of each other, to take care of our families, ourselves, and to take care of our communities. It is our job to protect ourselves from losing control of our cities, and keep watch on them. It is our job to make them better, but also to fight against those who threaten to take our community values away from us.
Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Clarendon Hill’s Future
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week: Mike Cabral
Mike Cabral fulfilled his dream and became a Somerville Police Officer in 1987. During his career he rose through the SPD as a Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Deputy Chief and acting Chief in 2010.
Continue reading SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY’S SPECIAL PERSON OF THE WEEK:MIKE CABRAL
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, January 29, the 29th day of 2018 with 336 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:01 and sunset is @ 4:52. 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: 1728 – John Gay’s The Beggar’s Opera was first performed at Lincoln’s Inn Fields Theatre, London.
1802 – John Beckley became the first Librarian of Congress. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
There are many important upcoming meetings which I’d like to highlight in this posting. 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. You’ll find many in this posting, however not all.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, January 28, the 28th day of 2018 with 337 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:01 and sunset is @ 4:51. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1521 – The Diet of Worms began, at which Protestant reformer Luther was declared an outlaw by the Roman Catholic church. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Greetings all,
In case you missed information about The Growing Center’s 2018 Seed Sale fundraiser, please keep reading below and consider buying your seeds this season through our partnership with High Mowing Organic Seeds. Proceeds will help to support our free garden activities and programming — garden education, arts, theater, yoga, festivals, movie nights, urban ag workshops, music, poetry, children’s playgroups and more!
Many thanks in advance,
Erica Jones
There are now three drop-off and pickup zones in Davis Square. They will provide space for people to get in and out of cars without double parking.
Continue reading Davis Square Gets Passenger Drop-Off and Pickup Zones
Attorney James “Jay” McMahon has taken the first official step towards securing the Republican Nomination for Massachusetts Attorney General. Today, he took out Nomination Papers at the Office of the Secretary of State in Boston.
Continue reading McMahon Takes First Official Step to Run for Attorney General
By Bob Katzen
Secretary of State Bill Galvin proposed legislation to allow Massachusetts voters to register and vote on Election Day. Under current law, voters must be registered at least 20 days before an election in order to be eligible to vote in it.
Continue reading SECRETARY OF STATE PROPOSES TO ALLOW VOTER REGISTRATION ON ELECTION DAY
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House a bill repealing an 1800s ban on all abortions, a ban on contraception use for unmarried women and a requirement that all abortions after the 12th week of pregnancy be performed in a hospital. It also repeals laws punishing adultery and masturbation.
By Bob Katzen
The House 150-1, approved and sent to the Senate a bill funding various state programs to construct and preserve affordable housing in the Bay State.
Continue reading House Approves $1.7 Billion Housing Package Funding Various State Programs
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of January 22-26.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 – Report No. 4 January 22-26, 2018
By Gerald Hanson
Somerville’s Martin Polignone has officially pulled papers this past Friday and is exploring a run for Governor’s Council in 2018.
Continue reading Somerville Resident Martin Polignone Pulls Papers For Governor’s Council
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
The city’s infrastructure is failing, yet we had the prettiest decorations around for the Christmas holiday, for which I am thankful for the added holiday spirit.
We should cater to cyclists, we should build more housing without parking spaces, we should increase taxes to our dwindling live in homeowners and we should keep voting Joe back as mayor each time he runs.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, January 27, the 27th day of 2018 with 338 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:03 and sunset is @ 4:50. 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
Suspect in Shawn Clark murder
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and law enforcement authorities are requesting assistance from the public on the anniversary date of the murder of a store owner in Malden on January 29, 2013. Continue reading Seeking Public’s Help on the Anniversary of the Murder of Shawn Clark
By William Tauro
The firehouse that’s located at 265 Highland Avenue in Somerville, better known as the home to Engine 7 and Somerville District Chief has been deemed temporarily condemned and currently does not house any fire engines.
Ballot measure would give voters a say in an additional source of transportation and education funding
SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville along with the cities of Lawrence, Lynn, Medford, New Bedford, and Northampton filed an amicus brief Monday, January 22, in support of allowing the proposed “Fair Share Amendment” to appear on the 2018 ballot. Also referred to as the “millionaire tax,” the proposed amendment to the State Constitution would add a 4 percent surtax on income over $1 million. Funding from the surtax would be slated for transportation and education.
Continue reading SOMERVILLE AND FIVE OTHER CITIES FILE AMICUS BRIEF ON TAX BALLOT MEASURE
Working group will review effects of changes to parking Central Hill Campus as a result of construction on the new Somerville High School
SOMERVILLE – Site preparation is underway for construction on the new Somerville High School project, which has resulted in a reduction in parking on the Central Hill Campus (which includes City Hall, Somerville High School, and the Somerville Public Library) and the need for increased staff parking the surrounding public streets. The City is seeking residents impacted by the changes in parking to serve on the Central Hill Campus Parking Working Group. Continue reading SOMERVILLE SEEKING RESIDENTS TO SERVE ON CENTRAL HILL CAMPUS PARKING WORKING GROUP
Employee-Directed Mini-Grant Program Has Awarded $5.2 Million to Non-Profits in New England Since 2002
Wellesley, MA – Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation has announced that three Somerville non-profit organizations were awarded a total of $1,550 from the Foundation’s Community Spirit 9/11 Mini-Grant program. The organizations receiving funds are:
With site preparation for construction on the new Somerville High School building project underway, gradual changes to parking options on the Central Hill Campus (which includes City Hall, Somerville High School, and the Somerville Public Library) and the surrounding public streets have begun.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, January 26, the 26th day of 2018 with 339 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:04 and sunset is @ 4:48. 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: 1500 – Vicente Yáñez Pinzón discovered Brazil. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Above photo by Lawrence Capriotti
Boston. It’s where revolutions begin. And where history is still being made. Welcome to Wynn Boston Harbor, America’s first five-star urban gaming resort that’s scheduled to open in 2019.
Continue reading Get Your Nickles and Dimes Ready WYNN is Getting Closer to Opening Day
Over the next few weeks Somerville residents will be receiving the 2018 Annual City Census in the mail and we urge everyone to fill out and return theirs. High census participation provides an accurate population count and helps the City plan municipal services and adapt as the population changes. The Elections Department also uses the census to help keep voting rolls up to date. Continue reading Residents Encouraged to Return Completed 2018 Census Form
Photos by Rand Wilson
Over 130 members of Our Revolution Somerville (ORS) gathered last Sunday , Jan. 21 for its first citywide meeting of the new year. The meeting had two major goals: setting priorities for 2018 and electing a steering committee. Continue reading Our Revolution Somerville elects new Steering Committee, sets priorities for 2018
Somerville, MA January 24, 2018 – On the second Tuesday of each month, Middlesex Federal volunteers will join Somverville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) staff members and other community volunteers at the Somerville Center for the Arts at the Armory, to fill grocery bags with food provided by the Greater Boston Food Bank. Continue reading Middlesex Federal Employees Volunteer for the Somerville–Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) Brown Bag Program
1944 – 2018 | Obituary
FLEMING, Gerald Saint- Of Somerville January 23, 2018.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering Gerald Saint Fleming
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, January 25, the 25th day of 2018 with 340 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:04 and sunset is @ 4:47. 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: 1504 – The English Parliament passed statutes against retainers and liveries to curb private warfare. 1533 – England’s King Henry VIII secretly married his second wife Anne Boleyn. Boleyn later gave birth to Elizabeth I. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of William Endicott Sr. on his recent passing.
William Endicott Sr. was a very nice man and dedicated to our military veterans as well as to our men and women currently serving our country in the armed forces.
William will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading SOMERVILLE REMEMBERING WILLIAM F. ENDICOTT Sr.
BOSTON (January 23, 2017)- LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston announced in December the opening of a brand new intergalactic display, LEGO® Star Wars™ MINILAND Model, which will open on Saturday, February 10, 2018. This new display will be featured during February School Vacation Week, Feb. 19-25, with additional LEGO® Star Wars themed activities.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, January 24, the 24th day of 2018 with 341 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:05 and sunset is @ 4:46. 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: 1848 – James W. Marshall discovered a gold nugget at Sutter’s Mill in northern California. The discovery led to the gold rush of ’49.
1899 – Humphrey O’Sullivan patented the rubber heel. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Our condolences go out to the Kippenberger and Rumson families for the passing of Jean Doris Kippenberger.
Jean was a very nice lady and she will be sadly missed here in Somerville.
1940 – 2018 | Obituary
Continue reading Somerville Remembering Jean Doris Kippenberger
By Ned Holstein, MD
The Massachusetts Legislature’s sweeping reform of the criminal statutes does well to focus on the prevention of crime, but it lacks a simple measure proven to decrease crime: shared parenting, versus sole custody, after parents divorce.
Continue reading MASSACHUSETTS CRIMINAL JUSTICE BILL MISSES AN OPPORTUNITY
Somerville Lions Club President Billy Tauro recognizes the honors bestowed on a local couple this past week at a South Attleboro Lions meeting.
Continue reading Somerville Lions Club President Honors South Attleboro Lions Club Members
Our condolences go out to the Norris Family for the passing of Camile Marie Norris.
Camile was a wonderful person and she will be sadly missed here in Somerville.
1/20/2018
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, January 23, the 23rd day of 2018 with 342 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:06 and sunset is @ 4:44. 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: 1556 – An earthquake in Shanxi Province, China, was thought to have killed about 830,000 people.
1571 – The Royal Exchange in London, founded by financier Thomas Gresham, was opened by Queen Elizabeth I. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Click on link below to read January 23rd, 2018 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online January 23rd, 2018 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online
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. Use the link https://groups.google.com/group/somerville-council-on-aging – If you have any questions or need help joining please contact Debby Higgins at 617-625-6600, ext. 2321 or email dhiggins@somervillema.gov
Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information
Somerville Prevention and Somerville Positive Forces invite you to learn about the results of the 2017 Somerville Middle School Youth Risk Behavior Survey and talk about issues like substance use, mental health, physical and sexual health, violence and safety, and gender-related issues.
Continue reading 2017 Somerville Middle School Youth Risk Behavior Survey
Join us and your fellow fabricators at the “Somerville Fabricators Meetup: Production Space Challenge” on Wednesday, January 31, to talk about maker and fabrication needs. The conversation starts at 6 p.m. at the Somerville Public Library (MA), 79 Highland Ave. More information: http://bit.ly/2DyFWSd.
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 Roy Moulton, Lynne Nelson, Shannon Loughman-Jamieson, David Zammitti, Ray Baldasaro, Ann Ferraro, Silvia De La Sota, Philip Ercolini, Lawrence Capriotti, Linda Levesque McNeill, Annmaria Trifone, Happy 9th Birthday to Haleigh, Happy 77th Birthday to Charlie Viola and Happy 94th Birthday to Nora Alcaro
Sent in by our readers!
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
On 1/16/2018, I (Officer Devin Schneider), was in full uniform while assigned to marked cruiser East-1 during the 8am-4pm shift. The following report is a summary of the events that I witnessed, as they pertain to incident #18003233: Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Carlos RAMIREZ (Larceny Over, VCO Poss DW)
On Saturday, January 20, 2018, I Officer John Howe was on duty for the Somerville Police Department assigned to west 6.
At approximately 940pm, I along with West 7 Officer Sergio Costa were dispatched to the rear of XXXXX located at 3XX Highland Ave for a report of a male wearing a gray hat , red bandana and a camo colored backpack spray painting a dumpster at the rear of the building. Upon arrival I observed the dumpster which appeared to be freshly painted with black a red spray paint.
On 01/20/2018, I Officer Christopher Collette was assigned to Somerville marked unit West Six. At approximately 14:59 hours, I responded to a reported vandalism at 2xx Elm St, the XXXX. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Richard WHEELER (Defacement Property, False Fire Alarm)
On Saturday, January 20, 2018, I was assigned to marked unit West-6 and on routine patrol. At approximately 12:33 AM while driving by the XXXX, a bar located at 2XX Elm Street, I noticed several males engaged in an argument near the entrance. I was then immediately flagged down by a male who works as a bouncer at the Burren, later identified as Mr. XXXX.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Joseph BARRY (A&B DW)
On Thursday, January 18, 2018, while on full uniform patrol in marked unit 781, I (Officer Patrick Canty) was dispatched to 1XX Perkins Street for a reported Breaking and Entering. Marked unit 784 (Officer Shaun Clark) was dispatched as back up. While en route dispatche stated the suspect is a white male, wearing a tan jacket ,in his 30s or 40s with dark hair. Upon arrival, I met the victim, XXXX. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: James MENTO (B&E Felony, Person in Fear)
On January 16, 2018, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol in marked cruiser East 1. At approximately 6:29pm, I randomly queried MA XXXXX as the vehicle operated westbound on Broadway, a public way. The result of my query showed a revoked status to a Honda Civic. The vehicle bearing these plates was an Infiniti G37 sedan.
On Wednesday, January 17, 2018 I, Officer Justin Buswell, worked my assigned 8am-4pm shift in marked Somerville Police Cruiser East-1, and in full-uniform. The following is a summary of the events that I witnessed as they pertain to Incident# 18003364: Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Marvin ALVAREZ-HERNANDEZ (Trespass)
On January 15th, 2018, I, Officer Devin Schneider, was in full uniform while assigned to marked cruiser East-1 during the 4pm-12am shift. The following report is a summary of the events that I witnessed, as they pertain to incident #18003133:
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Kion THOMAS (Attempt to Commit Crime)
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, January 22, the 22nd day of 2018 with 343 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:07 and sunset is @ 4:43. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1666 – Shah Jahan, a descendant of Genghis Khan and Timur, died at the age of 74. He was the Mongul emperor of India that built the Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz-i-Mahal. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Photos by Jessica Turner and John Stamatakis
By William Tauro
Three United States Air Force V-22 Osprey aircrafts were spotted flying over Somerville Clarendon Hill Apartments this past Friday early evening as captured in these photographs by Somerville Resident/Clarendon Residents United President Jessica Turner. Continue reading Military V-22 Ospreys Spotted Flying Over Somerville
By William Tauro
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Martin Polignone.
Martin Polignone is a long time Cobble Hill resident and advocate for the elderly and disabled.
Martin is a double graduate of Boston College with a BA and Master’s of Administrative Science.
After being a small technology business owner with contacts and travel as far as the former Soviet Union and Russian joint ventures, Martin earned his law degree and works on the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Elder Hotline and was recently appointed as a Trustee on the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust.
Martin is also a member of the Ward One Democratic Committee , a former mediator in Somerville District Court and also served in the US Coast Guard Auxillary as a staff officer.
Martin is very proud to call Somerville his home.
Our hats are off to his true Somerville spirit!
We here at the Somerville News Weekly salute you for everything that you do to make Somerville a better place.
Congratulations!
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, January 20, the 20th day of 2018 with 345 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:08 and sunset is @ 4:41. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1265 – The first English parliament met in Westminster Hall. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By Bob Katzen
This bill would promote local control, increased funding and effective training of School Resource Officers (SROs). These officers are police officers and other law-enforcement officers who work directly in schools and provide law enforcement and security services to all public-school students.
By Bob Katzen
This bill(S 249) – Requires the state to develop and allow cities and towns to institute a program to teach financial literacy to students in pre-kindergarten to grade 12. Continue reading STUDENTS TO LEARN FINANCIAL LITERACY
By Bob Katzen
House Bill(S 251) creates a grant program to finance the costs of purchasing and installing water bottle filling station equipment in school buildings, playgrounds and athletic fields. The measure recommends the program be funded with at least $2 million but the money is still subject to legislative approval.
Continue reading HOUSE VOTES ON WATER BOTTLE FILLING STATIONS IN SCHOOLS
By Bob Katzen
The Senate approved and sent to the House a proposal that would allow only certified and licensed real estate appraisers to appraise property for real estate transactions. Current law allows a person who is not certified as a real estate appraiser to appraise real estate in connection with non-federally related transactions for compensation.
Continue reading REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS PROPOSAL SENT TO SENATE
By Bob Katzen
The Senate approved the creation of a 9-member committee to review the sexual harassment policies and procedures of the Senate. The committee, chaired by Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem), has until May 15 to report its findings and make recommendations.
Continue reading REVIEW SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICIES OF THE SENATE
By Bob Katzen
Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the House legislation that would require all colleges in Massachusetts to give applicants who have been accepted to the college, a uniform financial aid information sheet, developed by the federal government, to assist with the financial part of the student’s decision whether to enroll in that school. Currently, an estimated 3,300 U.S. institutions across the nation, including 66 in Massachusetts, already use the information sheet.
By Bob Katzen
Senate 39-0, approved the creation of a 7-member Senate committee to review the Federal Communications Commission’s December 14th ruling that repealed a 2015 Obama-era net neutrality regulation. The ruling overturned the regulation that required Internet service providers to treat all data on the Internet the same and barred them from blocking or slowing down traffic or offering “paid fast lanes.” The committee’s is charged with making recommendations and/or filing legislation that would protect Massachusetts consumers.
.
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of January 15-19. There were no roll calls in the House last week.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 – Report No. 3 January 15-19, 2018
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. You’ll find many in this email, however not all.
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is a non-profit agency that supports the independence and well-being of older people in Somerville and Cambridge.
The agency operates under a local volunteer board of directors, which recently elected new officers for 2018. The new officers are:
Continue reading Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services Board Elects New Officers for 2018
Left to Right: Laura Van Zandt, Executive Director, REACH Beyond Domestic Violence, Marian Ryan, District Attorney
WOBURN – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan has announced that the proceeds from over 160 forfeited cell phones have been donated to REACH Beyond Domestic Violence, an organization that raises community awareness about domestic violence and provides support and services to survivors and their families.
Discounted Hubway bike share now available for SNAP participants
BOSTON – Thursday, January 18, 2018 – The Metro-Boston public bike share system, Hubway, is now available at a significant discount to low-income families and individuals. “SNAP Card to Ride” was launched by the Cities of Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, the Town of Brookline, the Department of Transitional Assistance, and bikeshare operator Motivate.
Continue reading BOSTON, BROOKLINE, CAMBRIDGE AND SOMERVILLE LAUNCH “SNAP CARD TO RIDE” BIKE SHARE
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, January 19, the 19th day of 2018 with 346 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:09 and sunset is @ 4:39. 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: 1419 – Rouen surrendered to Henry V, completing his conquest of Normandy. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Photos by Bob Staffiere
By William Tauro
A mid-morning rollover sent the occupant of this motor vehicle to the hospital. Continue reading Mid Morning Rollover in Somerville
By William Tauro
A dog that was reported missing on Thursday was reunited with it’s owner who was visiting from Brooklyn New York and is on their way back to Brooklyn now.
Continue reading Lost New York Dog Reunited With Owner In Somerville
Officer Martini making a huge impact on the youth at a recent Somerville High School varsity hockey game while on detail. Somerville Highlanders #SomervilleVarsity #HockeyGame #SPD #SomervilleMA
Photo: Officer Leo Martini and Jaxon Lane
As a joke last week, a few students made prank calls to 911. After Officer Isaacs made his way over to the school, he was able to locate the parents of the students and speak with the students about the importance of 911 for emergencies. A student was so sorry for the prank calls he made, he wrote Officer Isaacs and the department a letter of apology
Found dog in powder house square. Pink collar and no tags. She looks like a papillon/chihuahua mix
Please call The Somerville News Weekly with info:(617)293-2016
CAMBRIDGE, MA- On Sunday, February 11th, FMC Ice Sports will be hosting a special USA Public Skate event at Simoni Ice Rink in Cambridge, MA. Come celebrate all things USA at this special public skate for a chance to win prizes and giveaways. The times for the themed skate are listed below:
Continue reading SIMONI ICE RINK PRESENTS: USA PUBLIC SKATE EVENT
Our condolences go out to the Koty Family for the passing of Barbara Koty. Continue reading SOMERVILLE REMEMBERING BARBARA G. (MAGRATH) KOTY
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, January 18, the 18th day of 2018 with 347 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:09 and sunset is @ 4:38. 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: 1803 – Thomas Jefferson, in secret communication with Congress, sought authorization for the first official exploration by the U.S. government. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, January 17, the 17th day of 2018 with 348 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:10 and sunset is @ 4:37. 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: 1377 – The Papal See was transferred from Avignon in France back to Rome. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
SOMERVILLE, Mass. (Jan. 16, 2018) – Non-profit organizations in Somerville are invited to apply for grants from the Tufts Neighborhood Service Fund (TNSF). The TNSF collects donations from faculty and staff at Tufts University throughout the year and then awards small grants to community-based, charitable organizations that serve Tufts’ host communities. All of the TNSF funds go to nonprofit organizations.
Continue reading Tufts Neighborhood Service Fund Seeks Applications from Somerville Agencies
Please join us at the Foundry!
Business After Hours at Foundry on Elm
5-7 PM, Thursday, January 18, 2018
It’s business casual. There is no cover. There will be free appetizers, excellent networking, business card drawing & cash bar. Sponsored by Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty and hosted by Dana Iacopucci of Cubby Oil & Energy. The Chamber’s Business After Hours Series is the First Thursday of the Month at one of Somerville’s outstanding dining & nightlife destinations.
Mustangs and Highlanders face-off in doubleheader at Tufts University on Sunday, Jan. 14, in 2nd annual event
(L-R) Medford High School boys basketball coach and Tufts alumnus John Skerry, Tufts President Anthony P. Monaco and Somerville High School boys basketball Coach Mark Antonelli pose at the 2017 Tufts Classic (Credit: Paul Rutherford, Tufts University)
January 11, 2018
For More Information or to Request a Photo from this News Release, Contact:
Robin Smyton
Continue reading Medford and Somerville H.S. basketball teams to tip off at 2018 Tufts Classic
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, January 16, the 16th day of 2018 with 349 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:10 and sunset is @ 4:36. The New Moon is exact @ 9:18 PM EST. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1547 – Ivan the Terrible was crowned Czar of Russia. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Paula Carroll the co-founder of Carroll and Sons Roofing and Siding’s wife of Somerville.
Paula is the widow of the late great co-founder of Carroll Roofing Paul Carroll who keeps on passing the touch of giving.
Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week:Paula Carroll
Turn up the heat against domestic violence at
RESPOND’s Chili Cook-Off
Thursday, January 25th
6:30PM-9PM
Holiday Inn Boston-Bunker Hill
30 Washington Street in Somerville
Chili | Spicy Ice Cream | Hot & Spicy Drink Special | Hot Sauce Taste-Off
>> Purchase tickets <click link below:https://www.respondinc.org/chilitickets/ Continue reading Respond Tickets for Chili Cook-Off
This January, the annual Somerville Maple Syrup Project returns for its 15th season, beginning with a local maple tree tapping, and culminating in the annual Maple Syrup Boil Down Festival on March 10th at the Somerville Community Growing Center.
Excerpts from a letter dated April 12, 1965, from Martin Luther King to Jimmy Hoffa-
“Dear Mr. Hoffa:
Words are inadequate to express my appreciation to you and the members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers of America for your very generous contribution of $25,000.00 to the work of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. This marvelous expression of support makes it possible for SCLC to continue to redeem the soul of America….
On 01/13/18 around 4:30 p.m., members of the Somerville Police Narcotics Unit were conducting surveillance in multiple unmarked vehicles in the general area of East Somerville. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Shaheim GRANT (PWID D) & Roberto PORTILLO DERAS (Firearm Carry, Deface Firearm Serial No)
On January 13, 2018, at approximately 16:20 hours, I was contacted by Home Depot Loss Prevention Officer XXXX, who stated a male had just left the store after attempting to purchase tools with a swapped price tag. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Thomas RUSSO (Organized Retail Crime, Larceny Over by Single Scheme)
On January 11, 2018, at approximately 19:05 hours, I was contacted by Home Depot Loss Prevention Officer, XXXXX, regarding a female shoplifter. Officer Canty and I made our way to Home Depot, and as we arrived, XXXXX updated us that the female was exiting the store through the contractor’s entrance.
By Bob Katzen
Many of the Bay State’s 18 medical marijuana dispensaries have ceased to take debit cards and have become cash-only operations. The debit card companies that process payments for the dispensaries severed their relationship with the shops out of fear they could be prosecuted for their participation in the sale of marijuana.
By Bob Katzen
The Revenue Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 23 at 11 a.m. in the Gardner Auditorium at the Statehouse on the impact on Massachusetts and its taxpayers of the many recent changes in federal tax law approved by Congress and signed by President Trump. The committee will also hear testimony on identifying and exploring creative ways in which the state might respond to counteract any ill-effects of the federal changes.
Continue reading THE EFFECT OF THE FEDERAL TAX CHANGES ON THE BAY STATE
By Bob Katzen
Secretary of State Bill Galvin announced that the 2018 state primaries will be held on Tuesday, September 4 instead of Tuesday, September 18, the original date established by law. This year September 18 coincides with the important Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. If there is a conflict with a religious holiday, state law requires Galvin to move the primary to a date within seven days of the second Tuesday in September, which this year is September 11. That gave Galvin a choice of the 15 days from Sept. 4 until Sept. 18 to hold the election.
Continue reading SECRETARY GALVIN ANNOUNCES DATE OF 2018 STATE PRIMARY ELECTION
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill expanding the current “Move Over Law” to include public utility and construction vehicles. Current requires drivers to reduce their speed to that of a “reasonable and safe speed for road conditions” when they spot an emergency vehicle with flashing lights on the side of the highway. It currently applies only to fire trucks, police vehicles, ambulances, disaster vehicles and highway maintenance vehicles.
Continue reading Move Over Law Expands To “MOVE OVER” FOR UTILITY AND CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND HOUSE: There were no roll calls in the House and Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on the number of times each representative sided with Gov. Charlie Baker on his 179 vetoes of items in the 2017 session.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 – Report No. 2 January 8-12, 2018
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 Johnny Caruso, Tracey-Ann Green, Sal Didomenico JR., Joe Ravesi, Katie McDaid, Craig Murphy, Jill McDonough, Mary Ann Sinclair, Bill Rogers, Maureen Capobianco, John DiFava, Luigi Buonopane, Joseph DiPietro, Lauren Candelino, Cynthia Snow, Richard Lyons, Josh S. Cutler, Will Ralph, Dana A. Wildes, Susan W Franklin and Happy 10th Birthday to Emily Rose LaCourse and Little Molly Ann
Sent in by our readers!
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, January 15, the 15th day of 2018 with 350 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:11 and sunset is @ 4:35. 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: 1559 – England’s Queen Elizabeth I (Elizabeth Tudor) was crowned in Westminster Abbey. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Our condolences go out to the Defrancisco Family for the recent passing of Michelle Defrancisco. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Michelle Defrancisco
By Bob Katzen
State Auditor Suzanne Bump has recommended that a total of $1,063,978 be reimbursed to the state’s 351 cities and towns to cover the costs incurred for complying with a 2014 state law requiring that all voters be provided the option of early voting in the 2016 General Election. Continue reading How much your community will receive for the costs of early voting in 2016 – Beacon Hill Roll Call
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
· Copyright
· Trademarks
· Disclaimer
· Applicable Law
· Pricing Information
· Shipping Information
· International Orders
· Color Information
· Fraud Protection Program
· Comments, Feedback and Other Submissions
COPYRIGHT
All Web site design, text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, the selection and arrangement thereof, and all software is the ownership of Mass Publishing Inc., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The compilation (meaning the collection, arrangement and assembly) of all content on this Web site is the exclusive property of Mass Publishing Inc. and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. All software used on this site is the property of Mass Publishing Inc. or its software suppliers and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Permission is granted to electronically copy and to print in hard copy portions of this Web site for the sole purpose of placing an order with Mass Publishing Inc. or using this Web site as a shopping resource. Any other use of materials on this Web site — including reproduction for purposes other than those permitted above, modification, distribution, republishing, transmission, display or performance - without the prior written permission of Mass Publishing Inc. is strictly prohibited.
All material and information presented by Mass Publishing Inc. is intended to be used for educational or informational purposes only. The statements made about products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the results reported, if any, may not necessarily occur in all individuals. The statements and products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or health care practitioner regarding the suggestions and recommendations made at Mass Publishing Inc..
TRADEMARKS
Mass Publishing Inc. and all page headers, custom graphics and button icons are service marks, trademarks, and/or trade dress of Mass Publishing Inc. and may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not offered by Mass Publishing Inc. in any manner that is likely to cause confusion among customers, or in any manner that disparages or discredits Mass Publishing Inc.. All other trademarks, product names and company names or logos cited herein are the property of their respective owners.
DISCLAIMER
MASS PUBLISHING INC. IS PROVIDING THIS SITE AND ITS CONTENTS ON AN "AS-IS" BASIS AND MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE OPERATION OF THIS SITE, THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS OR PRODUCTS, INCLUDED ON THIS SITE. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MASS PUBLISHING INC. DISCLAIMS ALL SUCH REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, INCLUDING FOR EXAMPLE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN ADDITION, MASS PUBLISHING INC. DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE VIA THIS SITE IS ACCURATE, COMPLETE OR CURRENT. Price and availability information is subject to change without notice.
MASS PUBLISHING INC. WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THIS WEB SITE. THIS IS A COMPREHENSIVE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY THAT APPLIES TO ALL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF DATA, INCOME OR PROFIT, LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND CLAIMS OF THIRD PARTIES.
APPLICABLE LAW
This site is created and controlled by Mass Publishing Inc. in the State of Massachusetts, U.S.A. As such, the laws of the State of Massachusetts will govern these disclaimers, terms and conditions, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of laws. Mass Publishing Inc. reserves the right to make changes to its Web site and these disclaimers, terms and conditions at any time.
PRICING INFORMATION
All pricing on Mass Publishing Inc. is in US dollars unless specifically indicated otherwise. Errors and omission excepted.
FRAUD PROTECTION PROGRAM
As part of our order processing procedures, we screen all received orders for fraud or other types of unauthorized or illegal activity. We reserve the right to refuse to process any order due to suspected fraud or unauthorized or illegal activity. If such is the case, we may reject your order or our Customer Service department may call you at the phone number you provided to confirm your order. We also reserve the right to cancel any account or refuse to ship to certain addresses due to suspected fraud or unauthorized or illegal activity. We take these measures to protect our customers as well as ourselves from fraud or other unauthorized or illegal activity.
COMMENTS, FEEDBACK AND OTHER SUBMISSIONS
Mass Publishing Inc. welcomes your comments and feedback regarding this Web site, and Mass Publishing Inc. products and services. Any information, materials, suggestions, ideas or comments sent to Mass Publishing Inc. will not be treated as confidential, proprietary or trade secret information and, by submitting such information, you are granting Mass Publishing Inc. an irrevocable and unrestricted license to use, modify, reproduce, transmit, display and distribute such information for any purpose whatsoever.
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, or the content or practices of our website, you can contact Mass Publishing Inc. directly at: Wmtauro@aol.com
WHAT OUR PRIVACY POLICY COVERS
· What our Privacy Policy Covers
· What Personal Information is Collected
· How We Protect Your Information
· How We Use Your Personal Information
· Who Views Your Personal Information
· Making a Purchase
· Children Under 13
· Website Cookies
· Questions About This Policy
WHAT OUR PRIVACY POLICY COVERS
Thank you for visiting our site. We are committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy covers any personal information that we obtain from you when you use services on our site. This policy does not cover the practices of companies that we do not own or control, or the actions of people that we do not employ or manage.
Our Privacy Policy may change in the future. We invite you to check back periodically to see if we have made any changes.
By using this site, you agree to the terms of our policy. For more information about the terms of use for this site, please visit our legal page.
WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION IS COLLECTED
Depending on how you use our site, we may ask you to share personal information with us. Whether you choose to give us this information is completely up to you, but keep in mind that if you withhold information, you may not be able to use some of our services.
We will ask you for information, including some personal information, when you Make a purchase. When you buy something on this site, you have to supply a billing address, phone number, shipping address, and credit card information.
HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION
We realize that our customers trust us to protect their personal information. We take that task seriously. We never display your full credit card number once it has been entered. We urge you to protect your own privacy. We recommend that you do not share your password with anyone or share your password in an unsolicited phone call or e-mail.
Unfortunately, despite all of our efforts, there is always a risk that third parties may unlawfully intercept transmissions. This reality is true of all Internet use. As a result, we cannot ensure the security of any information you transmit, and you transmit all information at your own risk.
HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We collect personal information primarily to make our services more rewarding for you to use. We usually use this information for internal purposes, such as studying our customers' preferences. We may also use your information to contact you for account and promotional purposes.
WHO VIEWS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may share your personal information with companies that perform services for us, such as delivering packages, sending postal mail and e-mails, processing credit card payments, investigating fraudulent activity, and providing customer service. They have access to personal information needed to perform their functions, but may not disclose your personally identifiable information for other purposes. Some personal information is stored on servers owned by other companies. Only our personel and our websites have the right to access this information. We do not currently sell or license personal information and have no plans to do so. Your personal information will only be used by this site.
At this time, we do not share any personal information with marketing affiliates. It is unlikely that this policy will change in the future. If we do decide to share information with our affiliates, we will post a notice in this Privacy Policy.
MAKING A PURCHASE
When you buy something on this site, you have to supply a billing address, phone number, shipping address, and credit card information. By making a purchase, you become a registered user. You can choose to store information needed to make a purchase, such as your shipping and billing addresses in the My Account — Profile page. Your credit card information is NEVER stored in our databases and is used only for the duration of the purchase transaction. This data is always transmitted securely to the merchant bank and immediately erased from our systems.
CHILDREN UNDER 13
Our site is not designed for children. We do not wish to collect personal information from children under 13. This policy is designed to protect children. Federal law requires us to take special steps to safeguard children's privacy. If you register with us and we discover that you are under 13, we will delete your registration. We will send you a message if we do this. If you are under 13 and want to make a purchase, please ask a parent to place the order for you.
WEBSITE COOKIES
We collect some anonymous information about how you use the site by setting and accessing cookies on your computer. These cookies track information such as how often you visit our web site, what pages you view, and where you go after you leave the site. The cookies track your computer, not you. They are not connected to any personal information about you.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS POLICY
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or the content or practices of our website, you can contact us directly at:
Mass Publishing Inc. wmtauro@aol.com
Terms & Conditions/ Cancellation/return policy:If unsatisfied with subscription
7 day money back cancellation return policy on monthly subscriptions.
30 day money back cancellation return policy on yearly subscriptions.
Contact Email: Somervillenewsweekly@yahoo.com
