Daily Archives: January 15, 2018
Massachusetts Satsang Society/ ECKANKAR
Respond Tickets for Chili Cook-Off
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
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Syrup Season Returns to Somerville
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.
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr
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….
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Shaheim GRANT (PWID D) & Roberto PORTILLO DERAS (Firearm Carry, Deface Firearm Serial No)
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)
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Thomas RUSSO (Organized Retail Crime, Larceny Over by Single Scheme)
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)
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Sondra NOONAN (Possession A, Shoplifting, & Boston/Beverly Warrants)
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.
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Ladjuan GUICHARD (Lynn Warrant)
Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 1/8/18-1/14/18
NO MORE DEBIT CARDS FOR POT PURCHASES
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.
THE EFFECT OF THE FEDERAL TAX CHANGES ON THE BAY STATE
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.
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SECRETARY GALVIN ANNOUNCES DATE OF 2018 STATE PRIMARY ELECTION
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.
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Move Over Law Expands To “MOVE OVER” FOR UTILITY AND CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES
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.
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Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 – Report No. 2 January 8-12, 2018
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.
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Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series
Turn your favorite photos into “Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments!”
Sent in by our readers!
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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 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
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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
Somerville Remembering Michelle Defrancisco
Our condolences go out to the Defrancisco Family for the recent passing of Michelle Defrancisco. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Michelle Defrancisco