Members of the public are invited to attend a public hearing hosted by the Board of Aldermen to discuss the proposed transfer fee home rule petition. The hearing will take place on Wednesday, April 4, at 6 p.m., at Somerville City Hall on the 2nd Floor in the Aldermanic Chambers.
(Somerville, MA) In honor of Children’s Book Month, Naveo Credit Union is launching a book drive during the month of April at both its branches to benefit the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, based in Lynn, MA. Continue reading Naveo Credit Union launches book drive during the month of April to benefit the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless and local non-profits.
RESPONDing to Domestic Violence Gala
Room Block at Boston Park Plaza
Continue reading RESPOND Gala – Room Rate at Park Plaza expires 4/6
Annual celebration of the historic event to include colonial games, refreshments, visit by “Paul Revere” on horseback.
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 1 Alderman Matt McLaughlin, and the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission invite all residents and community members to the City’s annual Patriot’s Day celebration, to be held at Foss Park on Mon., April 16, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Co-sponsored by the Preservation Commission, Continue reading Patriot’s Day Ceremonies on April 16, to Commemorate Paul Revere’s Ride
UPCOMING EVENTS.
Diabetic Shoe Clinic – Monday, April 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at our Holland Street Center. Did you know that you may be eligible for a new pair of diabetic shoes? Must have appointment. If you require additional information, have any questions or want to reserve your spot please contact Natasha at 617-625-6600, ext. 2317.
Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information
By Bob Katzen
Senate 34-0, approved a bill funding many programs to construct, preserve and rehabilitate affordable housing in the Bay State. The package is a bond bill under which the funding would be borrowed by the state through the sale of bonds.
Continue reading SENATE APPROVES $1.8 BILLION HOUSING PACKAGE
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of March 26-30. There were no roll calls in the House last week.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 – Report No. 13 March 26-30, 2018
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, March 31, the 90th day of 2018 with 275 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:28 and sunset is @ 7:07. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1492 – King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain issued the Alhambra edict expelling Jews who were unwilling to convert to Christianity. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Senator Patricia Jehlen, Representative Tricia Farley-Bouvier, and the Restaurant Opportunities Center (ROC) Boston hosted a briefing at the State House yesterday calling for One Fair Wage in Massachusetts. The event, titled “#MeToo in the Restaurant Industry,” Continue reading Tipped Workers, Industry Advocates Shed Light on Harassment & Assault In Restaurant Industry
By Katherine Cremin
On this day. The heartbreak is beyond words. I had an appointment today which took me to the MBTA for transportation. I vividly recalled this day 23 years ago when I was taking the train home from work not knowing what to expect when I got there but scared out of my wits.
Program open to Somerville youth ages 16 and older. Employment opportunities available in City departments and with local business partners.
SOMERVILLE – Attention Somerville Youth! The Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program will be accepting applications for summer 2018 starting Monday, April 2. Continue reading Applications for Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program Available April 2
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Shirley L. (Ashley) Perreault on her passing.
Shirley L. (Ashley) Perreault was a wonderful lady and she will be sadly missed here in Somerville by the many of us who remember her.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering Shirley Perreault | 1934 – 2018 |
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Traffic and Parking Department remind all residents that regular street sweeping schedules officially resume Sunday, April 1, and continue through Dec. 31, 2018. Because street sweeping takes place only on weekdays, this means the first day of sweeping this season will take place on Monday, April 2.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, March 30, the 89th day of 2018 with 276 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:30 and sunset is @ 7:06. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1533 – Henry VIII divorced his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Please join us Saturday, April 7th, 5pm at the Veterans Memorial Rink for the annual Guns and Hoses game. All proceeds to benefit Somerville Youth Hockey.
Continue reading Somerville Guns & Hoses Hockey Game Sat 4/7 at 5 pm
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, March 29, the 88th day of 2018 with 277 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:32 and sunset is @ 7:05. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1461 – Edward IV secured his claim to the English thrown by defeating Henry VI’s Lancastrians at the battle of Towdon. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By William Tauro
Thank you!….. to Dr. Mouhab Z. Rizkallah for heroically exposing a deceptive new city ordinance. We should all be grateful to him for identifying a dangerous “wolf in sheep’s clothing,” which is an idiom of Biblical origin used to describe those playing a role contrary to their real character.
So please read this letter below by Dr. Mouhab Z. Rizkallah and try to really comprehend the importance of this and the major blindsiding that is taking place here in Somerville concerning your properties that are over a certain age that may become unknowingly deemed HISTORICAL” forever by our Board of Aldermen.
Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,
Before I list my reasons for voting NO on the transfer tax, I would like to point out an undercurrent which is reshaping our city into something many of us don’t want and never asked for—
Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line: Why I believe the transfer tax is a mistake —
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, March 28, the 87th day of 2018 with 278 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:34 and sunset is @ 7:04. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1774 – Britain passed the Coercive Act against Massachusetts.
1797 – Nathaniel Briggs patented a washing machine. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, March 27, the 86th day of 2018 with 279 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:35 and sunset is @ 7:03. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1794 – The U.S. Congress authorized the creation of the U.S. Navy. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line:
Here is the email I sent to the Aldermen yesterday.
Dear Board of Aldermen,
This transfer fee is nothing more than a socialist extortion and should not pass in any form. If the “People’s Republic of Cambridge” stopped it so will we.
Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Letter Sent to BOA In Opposition of Transfer Fee Tax
Click on link below to read March 27th, 2018 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online: March 27th, 2018 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online
A public information session regarding the temporary closure of Conway field and playground will be held on Thursday, March 29, at the Public Safety Building (Police Headquarters) on 220 Washington St. The consultants in charge of soil testing and City staff will be on hand to discuss the testing results and next steps as well as to answer questions. Continue reading Conway Field & Playground Meeting Thursday, March 29, 6:30 p.m. Public Safety Building Meeting Room, 220 Washington St.
General public and rink users welcome to attend ice allocation meeting
CAMBRIDGE, MA – On Thursday, April 19th, the general public and current rink users are invited to attend the annual ice allocation meeting for the Simoni Ice Rink. Continue reading PUBLIC ICE MEETING SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
The following is a summary of the details related to this incident.
On Sunday, March 25, 2018, I, Officer David Ruf, was in full-uniform and assigned to marked cruiser East-4, for the Somerville Police Department. While conducting proactive patrols in my area, I encountered a male, later identified as Jose Alvarado-Arias, operating two different motor vehicles while unlicensed.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Jose ALVARADO-ARIAS (Unlicensed Op of MV)
“Report entered by SPD Records Personnel based upon report by SHA (LC)”
This is a summary of facts for JP18016842
Charges: MGL. c. 266 s. 18 -BREAK AND ENTER DAY TIME
on 3/21/2018 did in the day time break and enter a building, ship, motor vehicle or vessel, the property of SOMERVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY/BATISTE
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Joanir DEOLIVEIRA (B&E, Trespass)
The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident #18016606:
Within the past few months I began a drug investigation into Mr. William Pires and his role in the distribution of Marijuana. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Oscar LOPEZ and William PIRES (Distribute D, Poss Stun Gun)
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, March 26, the 85th day of 2018 with 280 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:37 and sunset is @ 7:02. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1026 – Conrad II was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope John XIX. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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 Paula Vancini, Ted Woo, Vinícius Braga, Hago Jack Grigorian, Jimmy Halloran, James Norton, Mary C. Alcaro, Matthew Capobianco, John K Gibbons, Andrea Gregory, Jorge Chaves, Patti Moschella Kalicki, Stephen O’Donnell, Scott Delp, Lisa Chiapperini, Betsy Gypsy Lister, Karen Allan, Happy 13th Birthday to Savannah Brosnahan, Happy 87th Birthday to Carol Goldberg and Happy 90th Birthday to Rita Murphy
Sent in by our readers!
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
By William Tauro
Its nice to see the new Somerville Board of Aldermen (BOA) interviewing new Somerville Police Department cadets before they go through extensive training at the police academy especially after the police department had already conducted the same type of extensive investigation interviews on them already.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, March 25, the 84th day of 2018 with 281 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:39 and sunset is @ 7:00. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 0421 – The city of Venice was founded. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By Harry Agritha
It was fun touring SHS with a great group of people many whom I graduated with in 1978. I made many new friends today and never expected to run into so many awesome people. Somerville Pride at its best!
The first section comes down next June with partial occupancy of the new building in 2020 and completion by 2021.
Continue reading SHS High School Tour 2018 Through the Eyes of Harry Agritha
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Benito “Uncle Benny” Tauro on his passing this past Saturday.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering Benito “Uncle Benny” Tauro
Talking about the new Somerville Transfer Fee Tax and First Right of Refusal with Special Guest Marco Soares
Click on link below to tune in:
https://soundcloud.com/user-940376055/somerville-speakup-line-roundtable-with-billy-tauro
This weekly broadcast show is an opportunity to get you the all true facts of what’s going on in and around Somerville reaching tens of thousands of our dedicated readers and audience listeners.
By Judy Locchi Jacobs
“Im hearing from other residents that the state has its own separtate transfer tax imposed on home sellers as the city officials of Somerville are trying to enforce its own. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Just Say No It Will Be Bad For Homeowners
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Christopher Ward
Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week:SPD Captain Christopher Ward
Please be advised the Green Line Extension (GLX) project public meeting recently scheduled for March 21, 2018, has been RESCHEDULED due to weather.
The new meeting date is :
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
6:30 to 8:00 PM
Somerville High School Auditorium
81 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
Continue reading GLX Public Meeting RESCHEDULED to March 28, 2018
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
Somerville Home Owners,
I urge you to write to your representatives today in an effort to not let either of these bills pass— Tranfer Tax and Right-of-first-refusal are wrong and will hurt our community.
Mark Niedergang has really crossed the line, in my opinion and so has Lance Davis. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: To All Struggling Local Homeowners of Somerville— Say NO to the Transfer Tax and Right-of-First-Refusal
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ and representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of March 19-23.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call 43 – Report No. 12 March 19-23, 2018
Soil testing conducted in preparation for the proposed renovation of Conway field has revealed contamination in the soil requiring its closure. Continue reading Somerville-Conway Field and Playground Update
Somerville uses a data-driven approach to roadway maintenance to save taxpayers as much money as possible. Every $1 spent on regular maintenance avoids between $6 and $14 on expensive rebuilding projects. Continue reading 2018 Somerville Paving and Patching Schedule
Please take our survey about Broadway in the Winter Hill area. This section of Broadway is a known headache to drivers, pedestrians, commuters, and residents. Continue reading Help Improve Broadway in Winter Hill
Due to this month’s weather, a number of meetings and projects were rescheduled or postponed – sometimes more than once. Below is the latest information about some of these events. Please visit somervillema.gov and the City’s Facebook and Twitter channels for the most current information. You may also contact 311. Continue reading City of Somerville March Snowstorms Postpone Events and Project
By William Tauro
With all these new tax transfer fees and hidden taxes in and around Somerville’s City Hall’s walls, you would think at least that they would be able to fix our bridges.
Continue reading Somerville Gets More Taxes, Gets Same Results, Some Things Just Never Changes
Congratulations to Christopher Ward on his promotion to Captain last night! Captain Ward has served the City of Somerville for the past three decades in different divisions within the Dept. Most recently as Accreditation Manager in May 2017! #LawEnforcementCareers #SPDCaptain #OfficersinBlue #SomervilleMA #SPDProud
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, March 23, the 82nd day of 2018 with 283 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:42 and sunset is @ 6:58. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1026 – Koenraad II crowned himself king of Italy. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
When they purchased their homes do you think it wasn’t difficult ? My father purchased his home in 1975 – worked 3 jobs to afford his home and raise his 6 children – paid his taxes – mortgage – ridiculous water bills with added fees – for 43 years now !
Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Why I’m Against The New Transfer Fee
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
There’s something which crossed my mind more than once and I was wondering what my contemporary counterparts of Somerville thought about it. I’m located in Cambridge (just next door) but I admire Somerville, as it seems to have the vibe or feel of how Cambridge used to feel. Esp. around Davis Sq. area.
Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Somerbridge or Camberville? #Somerville #Cambridge
Photos: Cedar & Highland intersection, Affordable Housing in Somerville.
In this issue: Continue reading Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang:Public Hearings on Zoning, Transfer Fee, GLX Construction, More Cedar Street Work
Members of the public are invited to attend a public hearing by the Somerville Planning Board and the Board of Aldermen’s Land Use Committee on Tuesday, April 3, at 6 p.m., to provide feedback. The hearing will be held in the Aldermanic Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 93 Highland Ave. Feedback can also be submitted online at www.somervillezoning.com, where detailed information on the overhaul, timeline, and upcoming meetings and events are also available.
Continue reading Somerville-Public Hearing on Proposed Zoning Overhaul Rescheduled for April 3
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, March 22, the 81st day of 2018 with 284 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:44 and sunset is @ 6:57. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1457 – Gutenberg Bible became the first printed book. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
All cars must be moved from City metered lots by 11:30 a.m. Thursday to avoid ticketing and towing. Cars in School lots may remain there until 7 a.m. Friday.
Schools remain canceled on Thursday.
Continue reading SOMERVILLE SNOW EMERGENCY ENDS THURSDAY, MARCH 22, AT 9:30 A.M.
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Our Revolution affiliates in Medford and Somerville have joined forces to demand more Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) from Tufts University. Continue reading As the Tufts PILOT agreement is about to expire, Medford and Somerville activists are jointly campaigning for a better deal for all residents
BOSTON, Ma. (Jan 26, 2018): Mangia Italiano! Hilarity, delicious dishes and two over-the-top plus-size Italian sisters from Brooklyn, stars of their very own fictional cable television show, take you on a tour-de-force of show tunes, pop and Italian songs & cuisine. Songs like (Volare, Botcha – Me and much more; you’ll find yourself dancing and laughing through a very special cooking musical comedy in Cooking With the Calamari Sisters Continue reading COOKING WITH THE CALAMARI SISTERS: JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE TO GO BACK INTO THE KITCHEN, April 12 to May 20, 2018
The Penn Medicine Orphan Disease Center (ODC) will host the 5th Annual Million Dollar Bike Ride on Sunday, May 20th, 2018 to raise money for rare disease research. The Million Dollar Bike Ride brings over 500 cyclists and volunteers to Penn’s campus to ride either 13, 34, or 72 miles starting in the city, and ranging across the Greater Philadelphia region. Continue reading Penn Medicine Orphan Disease Center (ODC) To Host 5th Annual Million Dollar Bike Ride Sunday, May 20th, 2018 to Raise Money for Rare Disease Research-Msud and Team Scott Foster
By John L Sullivan
The newly sworn in Board of Aldermen have provided a draft of the TRANSFER FEE. I want to call it their first Act in a show that has much more.
Continue reading WARNING PROPERTY OWNERS:An Act aka Real Estate Transfer Fee
I urge any of my friends who are homeowners or know homeowners in the city of Somerville to attend the next Board of Aldermen meeting on April 4th at 6:00 PM at Somerville City Hall regarding the attached – PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO SECTIONS 2 & 5 – Did the homeowners who have been paying their mortgages – taxes and water bills cause this problem ? Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Somerville Just Say NO To Another Transfer Fee Tax
All cars must be moved to the ODD side (unless otherwise posted) by Wednesday at 4 p.m. to avoid ticketing and towing.
Top Ten Comments
On:Somerville Transfer Tax Meeting
Judy Locchi Jacobs say:
Watch the BOA meeting from last Thursday, March 15. It’s another 4 hour meeting so if you want to see some highlights, watch it starting at 8:30 p.m. until the end.
Continue reading Top Ten Comments on Somerville News Weekly News
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, March 20, the 79th day of 2018 with 286 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:48 and sunset is @ 6:55. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 0141 – The 6th recorded perihelion passage of Halley’s Comet took place. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
A call to property owners the City of Somerville will be having a meeting on the Transfer Tax. It wil be held on wednesday April 4, 2018. Residents need to know that the board of Alderman opposed sending any notification to the property owners in Somerville.
Continue reading Somerville Transfer Tax Meeting Wednesday April 4th
By William Tauro
Our Somerville Seniors continuing with the Irish Festivities. Mayor Curtatone, DA Ryan & George Landers joined in the Irish Singing Tour. Continue reading Mayor’s Somerville Seniors St Patrick’s Day Party Photos
Please join Somerville Commissioner of Veterans’ Services Bryan Bishop and project lead DJ Chagnon from CBA Landscape Architects on Monday, March 26, to discuss the redesign of Henry Hansen Park. Continue reading Somerville-Henry Hansen Park Redesign Community Meeting March 26
Nina Eichner, a born and raised Somervillian, is the Special Events Manager for the Somerville Arts Council, an office of the City of Somerville. In her position she coordinates a variety of events and festivals for the City including the SomerStreets festivals, annual independence day fireworks, and a variety of arts festivals including the ArtsUnion series.
Continue reading THE SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY’S SPECIAL PERSON OF THE WEEK NINA EICHNER
The following is a summary of the details related to this incident.
On Monday, March 12, 2018, I, Officer David Ruf, was in full-uniform and assigned to marked cruiser East-4, for the Somerville Police Department. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Michael DELLEA (B&E MV, RSP)
The following report is a very brief summary of events pertaining to case #18015654. Details not found in this report will be found in subsequent reports:
On the above date and time, Officer Devin Schneider and I, were dispatched to xx Central Street for two unknown males entering the first floor apartment from the rear door. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Ruben MARQUES (B&E Felony, Person in Fear)
I, Sergeant Michael McCarey, report the following summary of events based on direct and indirect interview with the persons named.
On March 17, 2018, I, Sergeant Michael Capasso, was on duty for the Somerville Police assigned to the Gang Unit. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Justin MYRICK (Firearm Carry w/Ammo, PWID B) & Michael CASTILLO (SPD Warrant)
By William Tauro
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Joseph A. Giannotti on his passing this past week. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Joseph A. Giannotti
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, March 19 the 78th day of 2018 with 287 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:49 and sunset is @ 6:53. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1571 – Spanish troops occupied Manila. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Welcome to Green & Yellow Cab of Somerville!
Continue reading Get The Green & Yellow Cab of Somerville App In 4 Easy Steps
Tell the good people of Somerville are you like a mouse always looking for a piece of cheese or are you are rat?
By Bob Katzen
Senate 19-17, approved an amendment to strike a section of the bill that allows adult criminal sentences for animal cruelty to be applied to juveniles ages 14 to 17.
Continue reading ANIMAL CRUELTY TO TREAT JUVENILES AS ADULTS
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 36-0, approved and sent to the House a bill ensuring that puppies and kittens are bred and sold in a safe and healthy environment and strengthening the current “Puppy Lemon Law” to give pet owners additional options if they unknowingly purchase a sick pet.
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 36-0, approved and sent to the House a bill designed to protect students and employees from being forced or bullied into providing schools and companies with information about and access to their social media accounts.
Continue reading SOCIAL MEDIA PRIVACY PROTECTION BILL APPROVED
Renowned for its programming, parties and post-screening Q&As, unlike many film festivals, the Irish Film Festival announces it awardees prior so that filmmakers can attend their screenings in the U.S. Continue reading Irish Film Festival 2018 March 22 – 25 at Somerville Theatre
Joe Kenneally, a guitarist who’s been involved in more than a dozen bands and albums and whose wide-ranging work encompasses folk, rap, jazz, bluegrass, hardcore and, video game soundtracks is Somerville’s Artist of the Month. Continue reading Somerville Artist of the Month
The planning process to redesign Blessing of the Bay Park gets underway with a community meeting March 21. Come share your input on physical features, natural areas, programming, and amenities like boating. Continue reading March 21: Help Reenvision Our Somerville Waterfront
Due to the blizzard and snow emergency, the March 13 public hearing about Somerville’s proposed zoning-code overhaul has been rescheduled for April 3. This is an important hearing and we encourage you to attend.
The City of Somerville and the Cambridge Health Alliance recently released a 175-page report about the health and wellbeing of Somerville residents – The Wellbeing of Somerville Report 2017. It will help spark a conversation and inform decisions as Somerville develops a community health improvement plan. This plan will aim to make the city a healthier and happier place for all residents.
Continue reading Somerville Survey:Tell Us About Your Health and Wellbeing Needs
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ and representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of March 12-16.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 – Report No. 11 March 12-16, 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 Valerie Gardner, Patricia McGovern, Jody Connelly, Deborah Wayne, Neil Gillis Sr., Tom Flynn, Jennifer Gjulameti, Toni Shelzi, Anisah Ali, Gerry Daly, Amy Pacheco, Paul Carafotes, Paul Feeney, Linda Petrosillo Mirabella, Lucas Braga, Dawn Colameta, Robert Powers, Gregory B. Roche, Ward 1 Aldermen Matthew McLaughlin, Maria Tauro, Paul Allan, Paul Cardoso and Happy 90th Birthday to Mary Murphy
Sent in by our readers!
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
Hot off the press the first banner! Just wanted to get the word out. It is my understanding the Alderman from Ward 5 is on a mission to fast track the transfer fee.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, March 18, the 77th day of 2018 with 288 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:51 and sunset is @ 6:52. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 0037 – The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius’ will and proclaims Caligula emperor. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By Anthony Boyd
Charlene Harris was 57 years old when she died. She would have been 58 years old if she was alive today. Also she was very well-known and well respected all around Sommerville. Charlene died on March 24th 2017.
Continue reading 1 Year Remembering Charlene Harris a Remarkable Somerville Legend
By William Tauro
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Robert E. Fahey on his passing this past week.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering Retired Somerville PD Sergeant and DEA Agent Robert E. Fahey
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, March 17, the 76th day of 2018 with 289 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:53 and sunset is @ 6:51. The New Moon is exact @ 9:13 AM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 0461 – Bishop Patrick, St. Patrick, died in Saul. Ireland celebrates this day in his honor. (More about St. Patrick’s Day) Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, March 16, the 75th day of 2018 with 290 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:55 and sunset is @ 6:50. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1190 – The Crusaders began the massacre of Jews in York, England. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
The City of Somerville Tree Warden invites all interested residents and community members to a public hearing on Wednesday, March 28, to discuss upcoming tree removal as part of the construction process for the Somerville Ave. Utility & Streetscape Improvements Project. The hearing will begin at 6 p.m. at the Albert F. Argenziano School, 290 Washington St.
By William Tauro
This past Thursday, the Kiwanis Club of Somerville President Paul Upton and his members hosted their Annual St. Patrick’s Day Divisional Interclub Luncheon.
Continue reading 2018 SOMERVILLE KIWANIS CLUB ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY DIVISIONAL INTERCLUB LUNCHEON
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Welcome folks to The Somerville News Weekly’s SPEAKUP LINE ROUND TABLE with Billy Tauro
Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Round Table Talk With Former Somerville Mayor Eugene Brune
Photos courtesy of Assistant Coach Correen Demers and Team Photographer Fatima Benmimoun
By Katie Harris
This year’s Massachusetts Charter School Athletic Organization (MCSAO) girls’ basketball season started with 21 schools divided into three divisions—North, Central and South. Any team with as many wins as losses or better during the regular season, regardless of division, would earn a berth in the MCSAO’s end of season championship state tournament. Continue reading “2017-2018 MCSAO Champion Crowned”
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, March 15, the 74th day of 2018 with 291 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:56 and sunset is @ 6:49. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 44 BC – Roman Emperor Julius Caesar was assassinated by high ranking Roman Senators. The day is known as the “Ides of March.” Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Dear Billy T and The Somerville Speakup Line,
I had the misfortune of sitting through Captain Dan Cotter’s testimony yesterday during Dante’s termination hearing at the Somerville Police Department. It was truly disgraceful. At this moment, I am embarrassed to have been a member of that police department for 26 years. I’m disgusted. The entire command staff should resign.
Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:The Cross Examination of Captain Coverup
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, March 14, the 73rd day of 2018 with 292 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @6:58 and sunset is @ 6:48. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1489 – Catherine Cornaro, Queen of Cyprus, sold her kingdom to Venice. She was the last of the Lusignan dynasty. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
All cars must be moved from City and school lots by 9 a.m. Wednesday to avoid ticketing and towing. Property owners must shovel sidewalks by 1 p.m. Wednesday (within 6 daylight hours following end of snowfall).
School is canceled Wednesday.
Proposed Zoning Overhaul Public Hearing – come and let City Administration & Aldermen know what you think of the
More details can be found at www.SomervilleZoning.com
When: Tue., Mar. 13, 6pm —CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW STORM!
Location: Somerville City Hall, Aldermanic Chambers
We will be open for the snow storm, cmon down for a fresh sliced roast beef and cold draught beer! Full menu available! 10:30 am till close! Also serving our famous corned beef and cabbage dinner all week through Sunday, accepting Easter reservations
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, March 13, the 72nd day of 2018 with 293 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:00 and sunset is @ 6:46. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 0483 – St. Felix III began his reign as Pope. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Turn your favorite photos into “Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments!”
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Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Tony McDade, Donald Gay, Karena Jean, Jim Halloran, Shelia Hickey Santangelo, John B. Ritchie, Karen Love, Robert Rotola, Michael Emond, Joseph Micheal Souza, Nancy Soares Chaves, Robert Rebelo Laura McCormack and Happy 99th Birthday to Millie Wayne!
Sent in by our readers!
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
The Somerville Republican City Committee will meeting at the Somerville main library onHighland Avenue in Somerville at 6pm on March 12. One of our guests is Beth Lindstrom.
Comments on:Somerville’s Transfer Tax Fee
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While watching the good Alderman from Ward 5 speak this evening on T.V. the BOA meeting. He discussed both issues mentioned he failed to state a fact that the first right of refusal was shot down in Cambridge. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Top Comments of the Week
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Daniel Sr. “Dan” Spinosa on his passing.
Dan was a very nice and well respected man who will be sadly missed here in Somerville.
Obituary:
Continue reading Somerville Remembering Daniel Sr. “Dan” Spinosa
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