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Somerville’s well known Real Estate Agent Patricia Ng of Century 21 Commonwealth is one of the nicest people that you will ever meet!

Continue reading THE SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY’S SPECIAL PERSON OF THE WEEK PATRICIA NG →

By William Tauro

Many of you are wondering why I’ve toned down the writing for a wee bit since the election. I decided to give it a rest for a little while and give justice a better chance to prevail and also to give the proper investigating authority folks a chance to let them do their job and earn their pay. Continue reading Where It Stands Today, It’s A Waiting Game of Somerville Political Abuse of Powers Schemes Waiting To Implode →

ONGOING PROGRAMS

Continue reading Somerville Council on Agin Weekly Updates & Information →

By Bob Katzen

Three possible 2018 ballot questions were the subject of hearings last week.

The proposals would increase the minimum hourly wage to $12 in 2019, $13 in 2020, $14 in 2021 and $15 in 2022; create a program to provide paid family and medical leave to Massachusetts workers; and reduce the state’s sale tax from 6.25 percent to 5 percent and at the same time establish an annual two-day permanent sales tax holiday in August that allows consumers to buy most products that cost under $2,500 without paying the state’s sales tax.

Continue reading THREE POSSIBLE 2018 BALLOT QUESTIONS GET A HEARING →

By Bob Katzen

While the 2018 elections are still months away, Secretary of State Bill Galvin announced that nomination papers for the 2018 State Primaries and General Election are now available at Galvin’s Elections Division, Room 1705, McCormack State Office Building, One Ashburton Place, and regional offices in Fall River and Springfield.

Continue reading WANT TO RUN FOR OFFICE? →

By Bob Katzen

The House gave initial approval to a bill requiring that children under the age of two or weighing less than 30 pounds, ride in a federally approved child passenger restraint that is facing backwards.

Continue reading CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINTS APPROVAL ON BEACON Hill →

By Bob Katzen

House 153-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill requiring the governor’s Executive Office of Health and Human Service to assess all current state programs that address Alzheimer’s disease and create and maintain an integrated state plan to overcome the illness.

Continue reading HOUSE APPROVAL PLAN TO COORDINATE EFFORTS TO COMBAT ALZHEIMER’S →

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 29 – February 2.

Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 – Report No. 5 January 29- February 2, 2018 →

Dear Member

I cannot stress enough the importance of this email and what its contents could mean to unions at this moment and into the future. On Monday Feb 26, 2018 the Supreme Court Justices will convene to discuss implementing A Right to Work Law across the nation. What does that mean for unions?

Continue reading Right To Work Supreme Court to Discuss and Vote (Protest SMEA ‪Feb 26 2018‬) →

SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville’s HeatSmart CoolSmart program ends soon, and residents and can sign up through February 15, 2018 for the no-cost program which could reduce utility bills and increase a building’s efficiency. This limited time program aims to increase awareness and educate residents about air source heat pumps, while encouraging adoption among Somerville property owners. Thursday, February 15 is the deadline to sign a contract to install the system at a later date.

Continue reading City’s “HeatSmart CoolSmart” Program Ends Soon; Residents & Businesses Encouraged to Sign Up by ‪February 15‬th/Workshop scheduled for ‪February 6th →

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.

Continue reading KATJANA BALLANTYNE ALDERMAN WARD 7, SOMERVILLE PRESIDENT, BOARD OF ALDERMEN:IMPORTANT UPCOMING MEETINGS →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Matthew Kreimeyer, Kristen Ashley Cabral, Edna Burke Croucher, Susan Reid, Julian Barata, Keithy Laporta, Keri Rodrigues, Joshua E. Davidson, Roslyn Santangelo, Tommy Yung, Dan Mackey, Kenneth Reeves, George Smichinski, Valdo Meneses, Erica Karlberg, Saritin Rizzuto, Craig Bowers, Leland Cheung, Terrence Kennedy, Jimmy Nutt, Happy 72nd Birthday to Eva Centofanti and Happy 91st Birthday to Auntie Phillie

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On Sunday February 4 2018, I was assigned to uniform patrol marked unit east 2. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Salvator COCO (Larceny Over)Attempt Stealing of a TV →

On Saturday February 3, 2018 while on full uniformed patrol in marked unit 781, I(Officer Patrick Canty) was dispatched to 1xx Middlesex Avenue for a report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Derek KENNEDY (OUI Liquor) Arrest on Middlesex Ave →

THE FOLLOWING IS A BRIEF SUMMARY TO INCIDENT #18005981.

On the evening of January 30, 2018, members of the Somerville Police Department Drug Control Unit were conducting routine narcotic interdiction surveillance within the East Somerville area of the City of Somerville. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Mark VERDERBER (Possession B) Drug Arrest on Mt Vernon Street →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 1/29/18 – 2/4/18 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, February 05, the 36th day of 2018 with 329 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:54 and sunset is @ 5:01. 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: 1782 – The Spanish captured Minorca from the British. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, February 03, the 34th day of 2018 with 331 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:56 and sunset is @ 4:59. The moon is waning. 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 →

By Alderman-at-Large William White

Folks have complained to me about the continued use of the name “Board of Aldermen” as being non-inclusive and that we should adopt the name “City Council.” As I have thought about it, the term “aldermen” actually means old wise men or patriarchs.

Continue reading TIME FOR NAME CHANGE TO CITY COUNCIL IN SOMERVILLE →

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Arlene D. (McQuillan) Lefebvre on her passing. Arlene was a wonderful lady an she will be sadly missed here in Somerville.

Continue reading SOMERVILLE REMEMBERING ARLENE D. (MCQUILLAN) LEFEBVRE →

Naveo Credit Union employee, Ana Maria Gomes, announced her retirement after 30 years of service. Naveo held a retirement celebration for Gomes on Wednesday, January 23, which included a service award presentation and a slideshow showcasing 30 years of memories.

Continue reading Naveo Credit Union Employee, Ana Maria Gomes, Announces Her Retirement After 30 Years of Service. →

(Somerville, MA) Naveo Credit Union announced it would offer its annual Carlos Faria and Victor Da Silva Memorial Scholarship for the 2018-2019 academic year. Naveo is offering four scholarships of $1,000 each.

Continue reading Naveo Credit Union announces annual Carlos Faria and Victor Da Silva Memorial Scholarship for the 2018-2019 Academic Year →

Dear Supporter of the Performing Arts,

The SHS Department of Music and Performing Arts is thrilled to present the Tony award-winning musical

Pippin on February 8th, 9th, and 10th in the Somerville High School Centennial Auditorium!

Continue reading Somerville High School Musical Looking for Contributing Sponsors →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, February 02, the 33rd day of 2018 with 332 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:57 and sunset is @ 4:57. 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: 1536 – The Argentine city of Buenos Aires was founded by Pedro de Mendoza of Spain. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

I’m happy to announce that I picked up nomination papers for the 2018 election for State Rep! It’s been the honor of my life to represent Somerville and Medford, and I humbly ask for your support to continue our work together.

By William Tauro

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Theresa “Terri” L. St. John-Latta on her passing.

Terri was a beautiful lady with a heart of gold who was tremendously blessed with a wonderful personality. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Theresa L. St. John-Latta →

Join Somerville Local First and more than 40 local artists and makers for our February market being held on Sunday the 11th from 11-4 p.m! Just in time for Valentine’s Day (or Galentine’s Day – take your pick) our market is built to spread the love. As always, you’ll be able to sip on drinks and snacks from Arts at the Armory while you peruse fabulous goods from such vendors as: Continue reading Somerville Local First February Marketplace! →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Arts at The Armory property and walkways. More than twenty four hours after the Tuesday three inch snow storm no attempt has been made to clean the perimeter walks, stairs or parking lot.  The reason of my releasing these pictures is at the last Board of Alderman meeting Mr. Niedergang honored the Armory Management for the great work they do.  Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Arts at The Armory Not Being Good Neighbors →