The City of Somerville reminds residents that excise tax payments are due Monday, March 19, 2018. Payment methods accepted include cash, checks, and credit cards, and payments can be made online at http://www.somervillema.gov/payments, in person at City Hall during normal business or by using the payment box out front, or by mail addressed to Attn: Treasurer/Collector, City of Somerville, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143. Please note that the credit card processor charges a convenience fee for using a card to pay.

Continue reading Excise Tax Payment Due Monday, March 19 →

All cars must be moved to the ODD side (unless otherwise posted) by Monday night at 9 p.m. to avoid ticketing and towing.

Continue reading SOMERVILLE DECLARES SNOW EMERGENCY EFFECTIVE MONDAY, MARCH 12, AT 5 P.M. →

Stephen Jones is lifelong resident of Somerville and a graduate of Somerville High School. He went on to receive his masters in Criminal Justice from UMASS Lowell.

Continue reading THE SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY’S SPECIAL PERSON OF THE WEEK STEPHEN JONES →

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.

This week Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on some of the bills that were approved by the Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Charlie Baker so far in the 2017-2018 session.

Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 -Report No. 10 March 5-9, 2018 →

By Bob Katzen

The House 154-0, Senate 37-0, approved and the governor signed into law a measure cracking down on the misuse of handicapped parking placards including increasing the period of license suspension for wrongful use or display of a placard from 30 to 60 days for a first offense and from 90 to 120 days for a second offense.

Continue reading HANDICAPPED PARKING MISUSE CRACKDOWN MEASURES IN PLACE →

By Bob Katzen

The House 155-1, Senate 37-0, approved and Gov. Baker signed into law a bill that would give public school districts the power and flexibility to offer other English Language Learner (ELL) programs in addition to or instead of the current sheltered English immersion program. The current immersion program, approved by Massachusetts voters on a ballot question in 2002, requires all students, including those not yet fluent in English, to be taught English by being taught all subjects in English and to be placed in English language classrooms.

Continue reading ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS BILL (H 4032) APPROVED →

By Bob Katzen

House 136-11, Senate 32-6, approved and Gov. Baker signed onto law a bill changing some provisions and adding other provisions to the law, approved by voters on the 2016 ballot, legalizing the possession, growing and sale of marijuana.

Continue reading SENATE APPROVES TO REGULATE MARIJUANA BILL (H 3818) →

By Bob Katzen

House 150-0, Senate 38-0, approved and the governor signed into law the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act that prohibits an employer from discriminating against, refusing to employ or firing a woman because she is pregnant or has a condition related to pregnancy.

Continue reading SENATE APPROVES FAIRNESS FOR PREGNANT WORKERS →

By Bob Katzen

House 116-43, Senate 31-9, overrode Gov. Baker’s veto of an $18 million pay raise package including hiking the salaries of the two leaders who filed the bill, House Speaker Robert DeLeo (D-Winthrop) and former Senate President Stan Rosenberg (D-Amherst), by $45,000 from $97,547 to $142,547. The measure also hikes the pay of the Legislature’s two Republican leaders, Sen. Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester) and Rep. Bradley Jones (R-North Reading) by $37,500 from $85,047 to $122,547. Another provision hikes the salaries of the state’s judges by $25,000 over an 18-month period.

Continue reading $18 MILLION PAY HIKE ON BEACON HILL →

Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information →

The following is a brief summary to incident #18014123.

Members of the Somerville Police Department Drug Control Unit and Gang Unit initiated a drug investigation engineered by Walter Komnenus and his alleged role in the ongoing distribution of controlled substances. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Walter KOMNENUS (PWID B Subsq, MV Viol) →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 3/5/18 – 3/11/18 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, March 12, the 71st day of 2018 with 294 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:01 and sunset is @ 6:45. 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: 1496 – Jews were expelled from Syria. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Presented by Boston Area Guild of Puppetry and Somerville Media Center

Friday April 6th, 6:30-9:30 PM

Somerville Media Center,

90 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143,

www.somervillemedia.org.

6:30  Public Reception

7:00 Handmade Puppet Dreams for Families”, Volume 1

8:00 “Treeples” and other films

Continue reading Puppet Film Night at Somerville Media Center →

Closure to be in place 7 a.m. through 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The full closure of the Cedar St. / Highland Ave. intersection, initially scheduled to being on Monday, March 12, has been postponed. Continue reading POSTPONED: Cedar St. / Highland Ave. Intersection to Close for Approximately 3 Weeks for Construction, ‪Beginning March 19‬ (Previously Scheduled for March 12) →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Please post this for all to see!

Friends,

Attached you will find a rough DRAFT document that the Board Of Aldermen (BOA) continues to discuss and amend during our Legislative Matters Committee Meetings. Many of you have been following this process, but some I have recently learned are not yet aware.

Continue reading Somerville’s Real Estate Transfer Fee →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, March 11, the 70th day of 2018 with 295 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:03 and sunset is @ 6:44. 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: 537 – The Goths began their siege on Rome. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Photos by Rosalee Zammuto

By William Tauro

“The Ras” is the most authentic St. Padraigs Road Race west of Dublin, Ireland. Thousands joined in for a grand run around Somerville and then celebrated in the 17 post race pubs.

Continue reading Somerville Ras Na Heireann USA 5K 2018 →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Robert Ernest Azulay on his passing.

Robert was a very nice man with a heart of gold and he will be sadly missed here in Somerville.

Continue reading Somerville Remembering Robert Ernest Azulay →

Starting March 19, and lasting for about three weeks, the intersection of Highland Avenue and Cedar Street will be closed during daytime hours – from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This closure will allow construction crews to do necessary work on the Cedar Street Water & Sewer Project. Continue reading City of Somerville-Highland/Cedar Detour | Redesigned Newsletter | Upcoming Meetings & More →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, March 10, the 69th day of 2018 with 296 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:05 and sunset is @ 5:43. 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: 0241 BC – The Roman fleet sank 50 Carthaginian ships in the Battle of Aegusa. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Former Somerville Resident Joe LoRusso raising money for the Jimmy Fund. March, April, May, June and July.

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

In response to John L Sullivan’s Letter to the Editor on “First Right of Refusal” the city needs more rental units not fewer. Reducing the number of rental units by removing them from the pool will result in fewer rentals, higher demand, escalating rents.

Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: In Response to John L Sullivan’s Letter to the Editor on “First Right of Refusal” →

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24/7 Hotline: 617-623-5900

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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, President, Board of Aldermen:Ward 7 & Somerville – Meetings & Notices →

SOMERVILLE, Mass. (March 7, 2018)—Tufts University is among the country’s top producers of Fulbright U.S. Students, with 11 Tufts students earning Fulbright awards for the 2017-18 academic year. This is the second consecutive year that Tufts has been recognized as a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Students.

Continue reading Tufts University a top producer of Fulbright students in 2017-18 →

After multiple years of community process, the Administration has officially submitted the proposed Zoning Overhaul to the Board of Aldermen. 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, March 13, at 6 p.m., to provide feedback. Continue reading Somerville-Public Hearing on Proposed Zoning Overhaul Scheduled for ‪March 13‬ →

The City of Somerville Health & Human Services Department, and Somerville Animal Control will host the City’s annual rabies clinic for cats and dogs on Saturday, April 7, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., in the yard at the Department of Public Works (1 Franey Rd. Continue reading Annual Somerville Rabies Vaccine Clinic Scheduled for April 7 →

Please be advised the Green Line Extension (GLX) project public meeting originally scheduled for March 7, 2018 and cancelled due to weather will be held: Continue reading Somerville-GLX Public Meeting Rescheduled for March 21, 2018 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, March 09, the 68th day of 2018 with 297 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:07 and sunset is @ 5:42. 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: 1454 – Amerigo Vespucci was born in Florence, Italy. Matthias Ringmann, a German mapmaker, named the American continent in his honor. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

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 Letter to the Editor:Somerville BOA FYI Cambridge City Councilors Shot Down First Right on Tuesday Night So Get It Right! →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, March 08, the 67th day of 2018 with 298 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:08 and sunset is @ 5:41. 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: 1618 – Johann Kepler discovered the third Law of Planetary Motion. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Please see the following message being sent on behalf of the Somerville Police Department:

Earlier today, Wednesday, March 7, 2018, during routine park maintenance, a Somerville Department of Public Works employee found a backpack in a trash can at the soccer field adjacent to the Capuano Early Childhood Center.

The backpack contained a broken Airsoft soft pellet (plastic pellet) rifle, a soft pellet pistol, and soft pellet magazines as well as a ski mask. Airsoft guns are replica weapons that look real, and are used recreationally in Airsoft sports. The rifle found was an AK47 replica. Continue reading Somerville Police Department Update On Mysterious Backpack Found At Capuano Early Childhood Center Containing Ski Mask & Gun Replicas (AK47) →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Hello Somerville Homeowners,

For a change good news from Cambridge the City Councilors voted down the first right of refusal proposal bill submitted by the State  Representative Provost from Somerville.  Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: First Right of Refusal →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, March 07, the 66th day of 2018 with 299 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:10 and sunset is @ 5:39. 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: 0322 BC – Aristotle, the Greek philosopher, died. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, March 06, the 65th day of 2018 with 300 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:12 and sunset is @ 5:38. 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: 1521 – Ferdinand Magellan discovered Guam. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Click on link below to read:March 6th, 2018 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online March 6th, 2018 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

On Wednesday, February 28, 2018, while on full uniform patrol in marked unit 781, I (Officer Edna DaCosta), and my partner Officer Patrick Canty, was dispatched to the XXX construction site at Foley Street for a report of a motion alarm.  Marked unit 782 (Officer Juan Ducasse), and 783 (Officer Tyler Sousa), were sent as backup.  Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Tarah LLEWELLYN (B&E) & Jonathan ZAKAS (B&E, Possession E) →

On Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at approximately 3:40 A.M., while traveling on Bonair Street, I observed a black Ford Focus bearing New York registration xxxx illegally parked outside xx Bonair Street. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: John ELWELL (B&E MV, Possession A & Boston Warrant) →

On February 26, 2018, while assigned to marked unit East-4, I responded to xxxx Avenue for a shoplifter they had in the office. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Christopher BURROWS (Larceny Over & Salem Warrant) →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 2/25/18 – 3/4/18 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, March 05, the 64th day of 2018 with 301 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:13 and sunset is @ 5:37. 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: 1623 – The first alcohol temperance law in the colonies was enacted in Virginia. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Millennium Companies Medford Ma. is now hiring exp. roll off drivers. Above avg. pay with overtime. Inbox us your info and any questions. Also hiring class A landoll and dump trailer drivers.Apply 393 Mystic Av. Medford. No phone calls. Continue reading Millennium Companies Medford Ma Now Hiring Exp. Roll Off Drivers. →

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:J. Brandon Wilson

Since 1999 Brandon has been the Executive Director of Somerville’s Historic Preservation Commission.

Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:J. Brandon Wilson →

Turn your favorite photos into “Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments!”

Sent in by our readers!

Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series →

You don’t have to be an Olympian to medal in

Somerville, Massachusetts on March 11th @ the Ras na hEireann U.S.A. 5Km.

Continue reading Somerville Ras na hEireann U.S.A. 5Km…….finisher medal to all who walk or run across the finish line →

Help patients rebound by

In March, while basketball teams are fighting for the chance to be crowned champions, patients battling cancer and other illnesses are fighting for their lives. The American Red Cross is asking blood donors to help patients rebound by making a lifesaving donation this spring.

Continue reading Red Cross blood Donation Opportunities March 16-31 →

Audit Shows Additional Improvements Still Needed

BOSTON, MA — State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump this past week released an audit of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), which is responsible for providing legal services to low income people entitled by law to representation by legal counsel. The Office of the Commissioner of Probation (OCP) determines if individuals seeking state-sponsored legal representation meet the financial requirements and maintains documentation of these determinations.

Continue reading Audit Finds Improvements to Determination Process to Provide State-Sponsored Legal Representation →

ONGOING PROGRAMS

Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information →

Yo ho Mayor Joe – you are the greatest Schinuck!

You are not even half the man Dante is. Dante and his beautiful family all have love and great respect for people. You have a superego. How do you fit in your office door with such a huge ego?

Continue reading A Note From Somerville’s Lucille Marie Bordonaro →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Brian Gay, Jonathan James Jolicoeur, Christine A Resmini, Ana Zappala, Stephen Burgess, Joe Rainone, Bill Donnellan, Dorothy Galvin Larffarello, Shelly Foster, Michael Mulcahy, Shellby Sinclair, Teresa Lott-McCollem, Matt Dadog, Judy Baldasaro, Connie Trifone Muolo, Jennifer Howell, Kathleen Patricia Sarver-Glejzer, Mark Lawhorne, Debi Lydon Mitrano, Donald Coutoumas and Happy 9th Birthday to Nickolas Hickey!

Sent in by our readers!

Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

By Harry Agritha

Continue reading Photos of SHS Class of “78” 40th Kickoff & Get Together Reunion →

By Bob Katzen

“Look, I think the assault weapons ban in the commonwealth of Massachusetts, based on all the data that’s available, has served this commonwealth well, and I think it would be appropriate at this point for the federal government to adopt something similar.”

Gov. Baker

Continue reading MASSACHUSETTS QUOTABLE QUOTES OF THE WEEK →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate approved a House-approved bill designating March as Massachusetts Maple Month in recognition of the vital role maple sugaring plays in the agriculture industry, our culture, heritage and economy. The measure “commends the maple syrup producers that create a natural native sweetener and a versatile ingredient that adds unique flavor enhancing qualities to many dishes.”

Continue reading MARCH MAPLE MADNESS →

By Bob Katzen

The House and Senate have agreed on a version of a bill creating three new regional commissions, in addition to the existing eight, on the status of women and girls: Eastern Regional Commission, Upper Middlesex Commission, and Plymouth County Commission.

Continue reading HOUSE AND SENATE ADD THREE NEW COMMISSIONS ON WOMEN AND GIRLS →

By Bob Katzen

Senate President Harriette Candler announced the appointment of Sen. Cynthia Creem (D-Newton) to the position of majority leader, the second most powerful position in the Senate. Continue reading MASSACHUSETTS SENATE PRESIDENT CHANDLER APPOINTS NEW MAJORITY LEADER →

By Bob Katzen

While retail marijuana stores are scheduled to open in July, the CCC last week voted 4-1 to delay the granting of licenses to companies that plan to provide home delivery of marijuana and to open pot cafés where people could smoke marijuana socially. The commission now has until October 31 to gather information on these services and until March 1, 2019 to adopt regulations and begin licensing them.

Continue reading CANNABIS CONTROL COMMISSION (CCC) VOTES TO DELAY MARIJUANA DELIVERY AND POT CAFES →

By Bob Katzen

Senate 36-0, approved and sent to the House a bill establishing the MassMade Program to identify, connect and support businesses that produce consumer goods in Massachusetts.

Continue reading SENATE SUPPORTS MADE IN MASS BILL →

By Bob Katzen

Senate 36-0, approved and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker a bill that provides all state and municipal workers with the same protections provided to private workers under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

Continue reading SENATE APPROVES BILL TO PROTECT STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC EMPLOYEES →

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ and representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of February 26-March 2.

Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 -Report No. 9 February 26-March 2, 2018 →

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Green Line Extension Project team will host a public meeting on Wednesday, March 7, to provide an outlook on construction activities planned in the coming months. The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Somerville High School auditorium, 81 Highland Ave.

Continue reading Somerville-GLX Public Meeting, ‪March 7‬ →

Photos by Frankie Saint

By William Tauro

The annual celebration of America’s first flag raising was celebrated by City and State officials, residents, and “George Washington” on horseback.

Continue reading SOMERVILLE’S 2018 GRAND UNION FLAG RAISING ON PROSPECT HILL →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, March 04, the 63rd day of 2018 with 302 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:15 and sunset is @ 5:36. 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: 1634 – Samuel Cole opened the first tavern in Boston, MA.

1681 – England’s King Charles II granted a charter to William Penn for an area that later became the state of Pennsylvania. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Continue reading Buk Kyung Restaurant Union Square Somerville →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, March 03, the 62nd day of 2018 with 303 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:16 and sunset is @ 5:34. 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: 1791 – The U.S. Congress passed a resolution that created the U.S. Mint. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By William Tauro

A great turnout at Somerville High School for the Democratic City Caucus to Elect delegates for the 2018 State Convention. Members of each ward committee made nominations and the nominees gave short speeches why they should be chosen to be delegates. Some nominees named a candidate for Governor they would support as the actual gubernatorial candidates were in the room to greet ward members. Continue reading Somerville Democratic City Committee Caucus Well Attended On Saturday Morning →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, March 02, the 61st day of 2018 with 304 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:18 and sunset is @ 5:33. 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: 1807 – The U.S. Congress passed an act to “prohibit the importation of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States… from any foreign kingdom, place, or country.” Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

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:Meeting Announcements →

Feed the belly, warm the soul. For $38, you select and take home your own handmade bowl donated by local potters from Feet of Clay Studio, MIT SAA, and Indigo Fire Studio and enjoy tasty soups and bread donated by local restaurants such as:1369 Coffeehouse, Trina’s Starlight Lounge, The Druid, City Girl Cafe, Nashoba Brook Bakery, Puritan & Company, The Automatic, Lord Hobo, Atwood’s Tavern, Loyal Nine,  Highland Fried, Classic Graphx and more!

All proceeds directly benefit On The Rise, a day shelter for homeless and formerly-homeless women located in between Central and Inman Square. Continue reading THE FIFTH ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS PROJECT TO SUPPORT ON THE RISE →

Government Affairs Breakfast with Planning Director George Proakis

Discussion of the proposed new Zoning Overhaul

Holiday Inn, 30 Washington Street

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

7:45 A.M.  Doors open

8:00 A.M.  Buffet breakfast

Sponsored by Winter Hill Bank Continue reading RSVP Zoning Overhaul breakfast with City’s Planning Director →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, March 01, the 60th day of 2018 with 305 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:20 and sunset is @ 5:32. The Full “Crow Moon” is exact @ 7:51 PM EST. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1498 – Vasco de Gama landed at what is now Mozambique on his way to India. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →