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:

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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.

Continue reading Get Ready for The Somerville News Weekly‘s “SPEAKUP LINE ROUND TABLE” with Billy Tauro (857)770-TALK →

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 →

UPCOMING EVENTS.

Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information →

https://www.somervillezoning.com

EVENTS AND DATES

Continue reading City of Somerville Zoning Overhaul →

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 →