GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, April 13, the 103rd day of 2018 with 262 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:06 and sunset is @ 7:22. 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: 1598 – King Henry IV of France signed the Edict of Nantes which granted political rights to French Protestant Huguenots. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, April 12, the 102nd day of 2018 with 263 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:08 and sunset is @ 7:21. 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: 1096 – Peter the Hermit gathered his army in Cologne.

1204 – The Fourth Crusade sacked Constantinople. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Not You’re Average “Nephew” Public Safety Professional “Sworn To Serve and Protect”-The Frank J. Scimone Story

By Frank A. Scimone

Frank J. Scimone was at one time known as the “Mayor of Teele Square” in the days when the brawls at “Old Jumbo’s” dominated the Somerville News. Frank’s Insurance Agency was located across the street within a bird’s eye view of this neighborhood “bar” where matters were settled, “bread was broken” and cold beers drank. Continue reading Not You’re Average “Nephew” Public Safety Professional “Sworn To Serve and Protect”-The Frank J. Scimone Story

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, April 11, the 101st day of 2018 with 264 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:1 and sunset is @ 7:1. 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: 1512 – The forces of the Holy League were heavily defeated by the French at the Battle of Ravenna. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Somerville Fair Housing Information Session, ‪4/24‬

In recognition of Fair Housing Month, the City of Somerville’s Fair Housing Commission invites the public to a community information session on Tuesday, April 24, 6 to 7:30 p.m. on why it is important for renters and buyers, as well as landlords and owners, to understand Fair Housing, and how it can protect you. Continue reading Somerville Fair Housing Information Session, ‪4/24‬

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, April 10, the 100th day of 2018 with 265 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:11 and sunset is @ 7:19. 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: 1741 – Frederick II of Prussia defeated Maria Theresa’s forces at Mollwitz and conquered Silesia.

1790 – The U.S. patent system was established when U.S. President George Washington signed the Patent Act of 1790 into law. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

District Attorney Marian Ryan Urges SJC to Preserve the Right of All Persons to Access the Courts Without Fear of Civil Arrest by ICE

 

WOBURN – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan today has filed an amicus letter with the Supreme Judicial Court urging the court to reserve and report the petition, SJ-2018-0119, A Petition for Writ of Protection Pursuant to G.L. c. 211, § 3, urging the Supreme Judicial Court to preserve the right of all persons to access the courts of this Commonwealth without fear of civil arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on unrelated civil immigration matters.

Continue reading District Attorney Marian Ryan Urges SJC to Preserve the Right of All Persons to Access the Courts Without Fear of Civil Arrest by ICE

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 Riane Scirocco, Carol Foley, Steve Mac, Gary J. Forestier, Marty Walsh, John Oconnor, Courtney Hamel, Laila F. Ratla, Joseph Jeffres, Kevin Kaufman, Diane LeBlanc, Mike Sorrentino, Edward Abate, Maria Tamagna, Leah Trasher, Larry Rogers, Paul Anderson, Kathy Webber, Rob Dellanno and and Happy 1st Birthday to little Sophia!

Sent in Somerville by our readers!

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, April 09, the 99th day of 2018 with 266 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:13 and sunset is @ 7:17. 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: 0193 – In the Balkans, the distinguished soldier Septimius Seversus was proclaimed emperor by the army in Illyricum. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

HOUSE APPROVES $200 MILLION FOR LOCAL ROADS AND BRIDGES

By Bob Katzen

House 145-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill authorizing $200 million in one-time funding for the maintenance and repair of local roads and bridges in cities and towns across the state. The package is a bond bill under which the funding would be borrowed by the state through the sale of bonds.

Continue reading HOUSE APPROVES $200 MILLION FOR LOCAL ROADS AND BRIDGES

Patriots’ Day ‪In Somerville April 16‬

Join us on April 16 for Colonial-era games for kids, music, refreshments, poetry readings, and a visit from Paul Revere on horseback as he rides from Boston to Lexington through Somerville. This celebration takes place at Foss Park – along the route of Revere’s famous midnight ridefrom 10 to 11:30 a.m. Come dressed in Colonial clothing (if you want)! Continue reading Patriots’ Day ‪In Somerville April 16‬

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, April 07, the 97th day of 2018 with 268 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:16 and sunset is @ 7:15. 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: 1712 – A slave revolt broke out in New York City. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Somerville Speakup Line:FRIT Dodged the Bullet But Taxpayers Took That Hit Again

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

FRIT should be paying more towards affordable housing. Losing the 20% promised to those counting on the units, then dropped to 12%, then 6%, then told the units will be scattered throughout the city (I’m guessing under the control of SCC), is what taxpayers are upset about.

Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:FRIT Dodged the Bullet But Taxpayers Took That Hit Again

SOMERVILLE REPRESENTATIVE DENISE PROVOST JOINS WITH COLLEAGUES TO PASS COMPREHENSIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM

BOSTON, MA – Yesterday the House and Senate passed S. 2371 which makes major changes to modernize Massachusetts’s criminal justice system and reform the state’s policies that contribute to mass incarceration. Continue reading SOMERVILLE REPRESENTATIVE DENISE PROVOST JOINS WITH COLLEAGUES TO PASS COMPREHENSIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM

Somerville Public Hearing to Discuss Removal of Remaining Trees for Beacon Street Reconstruction Project, ‪April 23‬  

The City of Somerville Tree Warden invites all interested residents and community members to a public hearing on Monday, April 23, to discuss the upcoming removal of six trees as part of the construction process for the Beacon Street Reconstruction Project. Continue reading Somerville Public Hearing to Discuss Removal of Remaining Trees for Beacon Street Reconstruction Project, ‪April 23‬  

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, April 06, the 96th day of 2018 with 269 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:18 and sunset is @ 7:14. 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: 1199 – English King Richard I was killed by an arrow at the siege of the castle of Chaluz in France. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, April 05, the 95th day of 2018 with 270 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:20 and sunset is @ 7:13. 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: 1242 – Russian troops repelled an invasion attempt by the Teutonic Knights. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Somerville News Weekly’s SPEAKUP LINE ROUND TABLE with Billy Tauro:Special guest Jessica Brayden Executive Director of RESPOND Inc.

Welcome to another episode of The Somerville News Weekly’s SPEAKUP LINE ROUND TABLE with Billy Tauro

With Special guest Jessica Brayden Executive Director of RESPOND Inc.

Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s SPEAKUP LINE ROUND TABLE with Billy Tauro:Special guest Jessica Brayden Executive Director of RESPOND Inc.

Somerville Speakup Line: To All Property Owners who own Commercial and Residential Property in Somerville —- Please join us tonight Weds 4/4 at City Hall at 6:00 p.m

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SAY “NO”! TRANSFER TAX.

Tonight, property owners will be voicing concerns about why the transfer tax will hurt many home and commercial property owners. We expect there to be opposition by those who don’t understand how this tax will negatively effect our community.

Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: To All Property Owners who own Commercial and Residential Property in Somerville —- Please join us tonight Weds 4/4 at City Hall at 6:00 p.m

Second Annual “SustainaVille Week” Celebrates Sustainability and the Environment with Nine Days of Events, April 21-29

Activities to include Spring Cleanup & BBQ, Green Energy at Home Info Session, Wind Turbine Tour, Mystic River Climate Resilience Panel Discussion, Clothing Upcycling Workshop and More

Continue reading Second Annual “SustainaVille Week” Celebrates Sustainability and the Environment with Nine Days of Events, April 21-29

John M. ‘Jack’ Connolly’s Letter to Somerville BOA Re: Transfer Tax Public Hearing Wed 4/4/18 @ 6pm Process and Procedure

Mark

TX for your message.  A few thoughts and observations come  to mind in response to your email.

You mentioned in your email  that: “…, there will be a brief presentation by Tim Snyder that just explains the process for the HRP and then doing an ordinance if the HRP passes the legislature, and the highlights of what is actually in the current draft of the HRP.  Continue reading John M. ‘Jack’ Connolly’s Letter to Somerville BOA Re: Transfer Tax Public Hearing Wed 4/4/18 @ 6pm Process and Procedure

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, April 03, the 93rd day of 2018 with 272 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:23 and sunset is @ 7:11. 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: 1513 – Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon landed in Florida. He had sighted the land the day before. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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 Billy Burke, Michael R. Foster, Denise Mckenna, Ian Talty, Joanna Costante Callinan, Jerry Lorenzo, Al Davidson, Dean Cavaretta, Dan Mosher, Gene Leonard, Jim Younker, Robert Campbell, Jim Tatosky, Suzanne Burroughs-Eaton, Jonathan Doran, Anthony DaSilva Perkins, Jacquelyn Piacentini Morin, Jason Oliveira, Mickey McPhee, Diane Scirocco, Happy 22nd Birthday to the Horan Twins Ashley and Shaley, Happy 34th Birthday to Nikki Desautels and Happy 82nd Birthday to Dick Murdza

Sent in by our readers!

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Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Dylan SHALLOW (Mal Destr Prop +, Possession E)

On Sunday, 4/1/2018, I, Officer Haley, was in full-uniform and assigned to marked unit West 6. At approximately 1:00 AM, I was dispatched to a call for a possible drunk male banging on a door at xx Wallace St. Marked units West 7, Officer McLaughlin, and Sector West, Officer Torres, were also dispatched as backup. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Dylan SHALLOW (Mal Destr Prop +, Possession E)

Somerville Update on Conway Field

Conway Field has been temporarily closed after pre-renovation soil testing revealed some instances of lead and PCB contamination that exceeded regulatory limits. Soil testing in the adjacent playground revealed no contamination exceeding limits, but the playground is also closed temporarily as a precautionary measure. To comply with state and federal regulations, Somerville will conduct more tests and determine next steps for remediation.

Continue reading Somerville Update on Conway Field

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, April 02, the 92nd day of 2018 with 273 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:25 and sunset is @ 7:10. 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: 1513 – Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon sighted Florida. The next day he went ashore. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer