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Daily Archives: February 11, 2018
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 Jessica Mantia, Francis Khalil, Patricia Anne, Cindy Moss, Dusty Gerlach, Dino Alves, Darrell English, Bernard Gibbons, Albert Piacentini, Jimmy Gondolfe, Lisa Winchester Catino, Lou Ferrara, Steve Grossman, Susan Lampedecchio, Scott Gamble, Krissi Dunne Ali, Carmen Alicea, Jimmy DeFrancesco, Bridget Capobianco-Rios, Brooke Metivier, Gus Filosi, Happy 8th Birthday to Lyric Champ Saulnier and Happy 4th Birthday to our friend Cole!
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Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information
ONGOING PROGRAMS
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REQUIRE EFFICIENT USE OF ENERGY AND WATER BY MASSACHUSETTS POT GROWERS
A bill proposed on Beacon Hill that requires the secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, in consultation with the commissioners of Energy Resources, Environmental Protection and Agricultural Resources, to make recommendations for energy and water use efficiency for licensed marijuana cultivators in Massachusetts.
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EXPUNGE PRIOR MARIJUANA ARRESTS BILL PROPOSED
By Bob Katzen
Bill (S 1075) allows the courts to expunge the criminal record of anyone who has been arrested, charged or convicted of possession of less than an ounce of marijuana.
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URGE CONGRESS TO LIFT THE FEDERAL BAN ON MARIJUANA
By Bob Katzen
Bill (H 3196) urges Congress to repeal the federal law that makes marijuana illegal in order to put a stop to the conflict between the federal government’s ban and the Bay State which has legalized it.
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SAFE BABY SLEEP DISCUSSED ON BEACON Hill
By Bob Katzen
The Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Committee held a hearing on a proposal that would require the Department of Children and Families to establish a safe sleep program that provides infant safety information on its website for expecting and new parents. An online training course would also be offered to educate them on infant safety and safe sleep techniques.
AUTOMATIC VOTER REGISTRATION WITH RMV OR MASSHEALTH
By Bob Katzen
The Election Laws Committee gave a favorable report to legislation that would establish a system under which eligible voters would automatically be registered to vote when they interact with a state agency like the Registry of Motor Vehicles or MassHealth. Continue reading AUTOMATIC VOTER REGISTRATION WITH RMV OR MASSHEALTH
MASS SENATE APPROVES 3.65 BILLION FOR REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS
By Bob Katzen
Senate 37-0, approved authorizing up to $3.65 billion in bonds for repairs and improvements of capital facilities across the state including $475 million for improvements to state university and community college campuses; another $475 million for campus improvements to UMass; $85 million for clean energy and efficiency programs at state-owned facilities; $675 million for trial court facility improvements; and $500 million for public safety and security facilities.
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CHANDLER WILL BE SENATE PRESIDENT FOR ALL OF 2018
By Bob Katzen
Senate 37-0, approved a motion to remove the adjective “Acting” from Acting Senate President Harriette Chandler’s title and make the Worcester senator the permanent Senate president for the remainder of 2018. Chandler, 80, was majority leader and second in command in the Senate before former Senate President Stan Rosenberg resigned on December 4. Rosenberg’s resignation came after allegations in the Boston Globe that his husband, Bryon Hefner, groped three men and kissed another one against his will. The Globe story also included claims that Hefner has said he speaks for Rosenberg and talks about Senate business with legislators and their staffs. The Senate Ethics Committee is currently investigating the matter.
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, February 11, the 42nd day of 2018 with 323 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:46 and sunset is @ 5:09. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
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City of Somerville Zoning Overhaul
The Administration has officially submitted the Zoning Overhaul to the Board of Aldermen. This code incorporates goals outlined in SomerVision, completed neighborhood plans, and years of community feedback. Visit http://www.somervillezoning.com to view the code, maps, and if you’re new to the topic check out our infographics!