GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, May 31, the 151st day of 2018 with 214 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:09 and sunset is @ 8:13. 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: 1433 – Sigismund was crowned emperor of Rome. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
This portion of the path expected to be closed for approximately three months during excavation. Detour routes available at www.somervillema.gov/detours
By Martin Polignone
The temperature this past Wednesday and the thoughts of a good summer coming were on the mind of the elder residents of Somerville’s Cobble Hill Apartments as Congressman Mike Capuano served up ice cream and cake .
Continue reading Congressman Mike Capuano Visits Somerville Cobble Hill Elders
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, May 30, the 50th day of 2018 with 215 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:10 and sunset is @ 8:12. 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: 1416 – Jerome of Prague was burned as a heretic by the Church. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, May 29, the 149th day of 2018 with 216 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:11 and sunset is @ 8:11. The Full Flower Moon is exact @ 10:21 AM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1453 – Constantinople fell to Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II, ending the Byzantine Empire. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Greg Vendetti, Maddie Poplawski, Annette Lazzara, Lisa Cappuccio, Diana Dicenzo, Kevin Andrade, Libby Earle, Shelly A Legee, Jim Pitcher, Diane Gentile, George Vendetti, William Donovan, Dee Tauro, Nicolette Hardy, Frank Olivieri, Darlene Kelly Dumond, Joe Hall, Bill Hill, Lori Santos Santoro, Lawrence Fidalgo, Bill White and Mr JR Santangelo
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Continue reading Somerville Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours – Winter Hill Yacht Club
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, May 28, the 148th day of 2018 with 217 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:11 and sunset is @ 8:10. 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: 585 BC – A solar eclipse occurred that had been predicted by Thales Miletus.
585 BC – The Persian-Lydian battle ended. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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By William Tauro
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Virginia Hussey
Virginia Hussey, a Retired/Disabled American veteran who was born and raised in Somerville.
Continue reading THE SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY’S SPECIAL PERSON OF THE WEEK VIRGINIA HUSSEY
Moving Veteran’s Remembrance Ceremony City of Somerville Aldermen Katjana Ballantyne reading the list of names of Somervillians who lost their lives for our country
By Joe Curtatone
Historic vote last night at the Board of Aldermen meeting as it unanimously passed the home rule petition for a transfer fee that targets house flippers, speculators and investor-owners. What you see in the picture is me signing it immediately after it got approved.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, May 27, the 147th day of 2018 with 218 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:12 and sunset is @ 8:09. 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: 1647 – Alse Young (Achsah Young or Alice Young), a resident of Windsor, CT, was executed for being a “witch.” It was the first recorded American execution of a “witch.” Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By William Tauro
A lot of great people have come out of this wonderful city of Somerville. Many of them have fought and died for our country.
Continue reading Recognizing Somerville Heroes, A Hardy Family Hero Salute
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill requiring drivers to carry a $100,000 death benefit as part of their auto insurance coverage. The $100,000 would be used to pay the estate of any person killed by the negligence of a driver in cases where a decedent is survived by a minor child, spouse or dependent.
Continue reading MANDATORY $100,000 DEATH BENEFIT BILL APPROVED
By Bob Katzen
The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Baker a bill designed to protect the rights of custodians, cafeteria and other non-teaching employees of school districts by exempting them from the Education Reform Act or 1993. That act gave school principals strong control over the hiring and assignment of teachers and other education professionals as part of the effort to improve test scores and overall student performance.
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 14-24, rejected an amendment allowing consumers to buy most products that cost under $2,500 during a two-day weekend sales tax holiday in August without paying the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax.
By Bob Katzen
Senate 38-0, approved an amendment raising the state deeds excise tax from $20 to $50. The deeds excise tax is paid by the seller of the property and funds the state’s Community Preservation Act Trust Fund that “matches” the money raised by local cities and towns which are allowed to impose a surtax on real estate sales to fund projects like affordable housing, preservation of historical resources and open space.
Continue reading SENATE TO INCREASE DEEDS EXCISE TAX FROM $20 to $50
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 25-13, approved an amendment that would prohibit police and other law enforcement from asking people about their immigration status. Other provisions end the practice that deputizes state and local law enforcement as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents; bans state resources from being used to create a registry based on ethnicity, religion, country of origin and other criteria; and requires that immigrants be notified of their due-process rights.
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 38-0, approved a $41.49 billion fiscal 2019 budget. Over a 3-day period, the Senate added an estimated $75.5 million to the original version of the budget and considered and voted on more than 1,000 proposed amendments.
Continue reading SENATE APPROVES $41.49 BILLION FISCAL 2019 BUDGET
By Bob Katzen
House 150-0, approved a bill that would expand benefits and increase access to a range of services for veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families. Provisions include reducing from five years to two years the residency period required for some veteran’s property tax exemptions;
Continue reading BENEFITS AND SERVICES FOR VETERANS APPROVED
By Bob Katzen
House 42-111, rejected an amendment that would require the court, within 24 hours of the issuance of an ERPO, to assign a mental health counselor to evaluate the individual, assess counseling needs and establish a counseling outline and program. It also requires the Department of Mental Health, if considered necessary, to establish a mental health counseling program for the individual and report back to the court.
By Bob Katzen
House 139-14, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would allow family or household members to petition the courts to issue an extreme risk protection order (ERPO) that would suspend a person’s license to carry a firearm and order him or her to surrender his or her firearms and ammunition if he or she is believed to be a danger to themselves or others.
By Bob Katzen
House 151-2, Senate 38-0, approved and sent to Gov. Baker a bill funding various state programs to construct and preserve affordable housing in the Bay State.
Continue reading SENATE APPROVES $1.8 BILLION HOUSING PACKAGE
By Bob Katzen
House 149-4, Senate 37-0, approved an amendment imposing a $2 tax on car rentals to fund municipal police training.
Amendment supporters said the small fee would raise up to $10 million annually for this fund established by the criminal justice law signed by Gov. Charlie Baker last month.
Continue reading HOUSE APPROVES HIKE CAR RENTAL TAX BY $2 TO FUND POLICE TRAINING
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators and representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of May 21-25.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 – Report No. 21 May 21-25, 2018
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, May 26, the 146th day of 2018 with 219 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:12 and sunset is @ 8:08. 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: 0017 – Germanicus of Rome celebrated his victory over the Germans. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By William Tauro
He served four tours of duty as well as was wounded in combat protecting our great nation and now he claims that the City of Somerville has turned it’s back on him now that he’s homeless and has nowhere to stay.
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Photo Left : Somerville Rotary New Member David Worzala and Somerville Rotary Past-President Paul Kaufman.
On May 15, 2018 Somerville Rotary Club inducted David Worzala as a new member at their Tuesday May 15, 2018 meeting at the Holiday Inn Boston/Bunker Hill in Somerville, Ma. David Worzala and his family moved to the area from Madison Wisconsin where he was active in the DownTown Madison Rotary Club for the past 15 years.
Continue reading Somerville Rotary Club Inducts New Member David Worzala
(Somerville, MA) Naveo Credit Union’s Board of Directors appointed Tina Mancini as the new Chairperson of the Board during their most recent board meeting. Continue reading Somerville-Naveo Credit Union’s Board of Directors appointed Tina Mancini as New Chairperson of the Board
Mayor Curtatone and President of the Board of Aldermen Katjana Ballantyne have announced their appointments to the Mayor’s Appointments Advisory Committee (AAC): Jennifer Blundell, Victor DoCouto, and William Durkin. Continue reading Somerville-Members Appointed to the Mayor’s Appointments Advisory Committee
Somerville Representatives Christine Barber, Mike Connolly and Denise Provost joined their House colleagues this week in voting to pass H.4517, An Act relative to firearms, known as the “red flag” bill to allow family members, health care providers and law enforcement to petition the court for an Extreme Risk Protective Order (ERPO) that would suspend an individual’s license to carry or firearm identification card if they are deemed at risk of harming themselves or others.
Continue reading SOMERVILLE HOUSE DELEGATION VOTES FOR GUN CONTROL LEGISLATION
Follows $1.2M in funding for affordable housing
SOMERVILLE – This month, the Somerville Board of Aldermen approved and allocated more than $8.3 million in Community Preservation Act funding to ten open space and historic preservation projects and the 100 Homes Initiative, upon the recommendation of the Somerville Community Preservation Committee (CPC). The Aldermen previously approved the CPC’s recommendation to provide $1,200,402 to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund in March.
This is a free, outdoor dance party to celebrate the beginning of Pride Month in Somerville. There will be drag performances, a DJ and info about local LGBTQ+ organizations. All LGBTQ+ individuals and allies are invited to join the fun. Continue reading June 2: Somerville’s Big Gay Dance Party
Learn about important data, get neighborhood updates and meet the Mayor, elected officials, and City staff at your local ResiStat meeting. Continue reading Somerville ResiStat Meetings in Wards 1, 4, and 3
Jon Bernhardt, May’s Artist of the Month, plays the theremin, an electronic instrument played by waiving one’s hands around in the air, thus altering the electromagnetic fields between two antennae. Continue reading Somerville Artist of the Month Has Performed the Theremin on ‘America’s Got Talent’
Mayor Joe Curtatone joined the Somerville Chamber of Commerce on May 17, for the annual Business Town Meeting – a chance to discuss growth, employment trends, development projects, and other important topics. Continue reading Mayor: Somerville’s Business Landscape ‘Has Never Been Stronger’
On June 3, East Broadway will be closed to traffic for Carnaval. This celebration of East Somerville features local food, music, arts, games, activities, and other family fun.
Help plan the future of Davis Square by submitting comments about the Davis Square Neighborhood Plan by June 1.
Continue reading Somerville -June 1: Deadline for Davis Square Neighborhood Plan Comments
Somerville’s Central Hill Campus – home to City Hall, Somerville High School, and the Central Library – will undergo a transformation in the next few years. Continue reading Planning a Central Hill Campus The Works Better for Everyone
For several years we have endured the poor planning and misjudgments of the Somerville Traffic and Parking Department, and the City Engineer.
Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Somerville Traffic-Joe Curtatone’s Folly
By Matt McLaughlin
The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a Home Rule Petition for a Real Estate Transfer Fee tonight. I plan on canvassing the neighborhood to explain the final bill, but I want to dispel misinformation I routinely hear. This is a simplified version but I am happy to go into detail for anyone interested.
Continue reading Somerville BOA Unanimously Approve Home Rule Petition For Real Estate Transfer Fee
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, May 25, the 145th day of 2018 with 220 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:13 and sunset is @ 8:08. 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: 585 BC – The first known prediction of a solar eclipse was made in Greece. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
New site at 90 Washington St. would house SPD Headquarters and SFD Engine 3.
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today that the City has formally submitted a borrowing authorization request and a request for appropriation to the Board of Aldermen to acquire the parcel at 90 Washington St., to relocate the Somerville Police Department Headquarters and Somerville Fire Department’s Engine 3. 90 Washington St., the former site of the Cobble Hill Shopping Center, has been vacant since 2014, and was identified as the most ideal location for the new Public Safety Building through a space needs assessment and site review of several parcels of land within the city limits that met identified space requirements. Continue reading City Submits Proposal for Relocation of Public Safety Building to Former Site of Cobble Hill Shopping Center
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, May 24, the 144th day of 2018 with 221 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:14 and sunset is @ 8:07. 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: 1610 – Sir Thomas Gates institutes “laws divine moral and marshal,” a harsh civil code for Jamestown. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Many people are concerned with Clarendon lately, and willing to oppose the project that we have worked so hard to put together perfectly.
Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:What If Clarendon Project Is Opposed?
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, May 23, the 143rd day of 2018 with 222 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:15 and sunset is @ 8:06. 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: 1430 – Joan of Arc was captured by Burgundians. She was then sold to the English. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By William Tauro
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Somerville Police Officer Ross O’Meara aka “Tango 2” on a speedy recovery.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, May 22, the 142nd day of 2018 with 223 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:15 and sunset is @ 8:05. 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: Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By William Tauro
Will The City of Somerville, RedGate and Unions Be Able to Strike a Deal?
As the Board of Alderman continue to work to reach an agreement with Developer RedGate and Unions while state legislators await the Home Rule Petition, the fate of hundreds of Clarendon Hill families hang in the balance. Continue reading The Future of the Clarendon Hill Redevelopment Project
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(Somerville, MA) Naveo Credit Union employee Margaret Iao, Senior Accountant, was named a 2018 Credit Union Rising Star and honored at the Rising Star Breakfast during the Great New England Credit Union Show on Tuesday, May 8. Continue reading Margaret Iao, Senior Accountant at Naveo Credit Union, Named 2018 Credit Union Rising Star
The City of Somerville is developing a campus plan for Central Hill, home to City Hall, Somerville High School, and the Central Library. It also has a rich history; it was Somerville’s first civic space and park and played a significant role in the Revolutionary War. It is currently home to many of the war memorials in Somerville.
Continue reading Somerville-Share Your Thoughts on the Future of Central Hill, May 31 at 6 p.m.
Somerville- The local building trades unions are asking Clarendon Hill developer Redgate, and its partner, Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), to come to the table to work together on a new deal that does right by Somerville’s working families. Continue reading Building Trades Unions Call on Clarendon Hill Developer to Negotiate for More Affordable Housing, Good Jobs, and Responsible Development
By William Tauro
This past Tuesday, staff of the East Cambridge Savings Bank attended a Somerville Lions Club Meeting and offered a big helping hand. Continue reading East Cambridge Savings Bank Helps Somerville Lions Club With EyeGlass Collection
Photo:Residents displaying “Proud Clarendon Resident” T-shirts
By William Tauro
Members of the public were invited to attend a joint public hearing held by the Board of Aldermen’s Committees on Legislative Matters and Finance this past Monday night to present comments on a Home Rule Petition relative to the Somerville Housing Authority’s Clarendon Hill Public Housing Project.
Continue reading PUBLIC HEARD AT HOME RULE PETITION HEARING FOR CLARENDON HILL HOUSING ON PROJECT
Members of the public are invited to attend a joint public hearing to be held by the Board of Aldermen’s Committees on Legislative Matters and Finance on Monday, May 21, to present comments on a Home Rule Petition relative to the Somerville Housing Authority’s Clarendon Hill Public Housing Project. The public hearing is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., in the Aldermanic Chambers at City Hall, 93 Highland Ave.
The following is a brief summary to incident #18029529.
During the early evening of May 18, 2018, Detective’s Legros, Cicerone, Goncalves, McNally and I were working in an undercover capacity assigned to the Somerville Police Drug Control Unit. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Darryll CHERFILS & Jamison GASTON (Distribute B, Heroin/Morphine/Opium Trafficking)
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, May 21, the 141st day of 2018 with 224 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:16 and sunset is @ 8:04. 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: 0996 – Sixteen year old Otto III was crowned the Roman Emperor. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Bryan Bishop
Before becoming the City of Somerville’s Veterans Service Director in December of 2015, Bryan Bishop was the Deputy Commissioner & Chief of Staff of Boston Veterans Services.
By William Tauro
The 2018 Somerville Heroes Salute honored eight Somerville heroes during the annual recognition ceremony, including a Profile in Courage Lifetime Achievement Award to Medal of Honor Recipient, Captain Thomas G. Kelley.
Continue reading MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT AMONG HEROES HONORED AT 2018 SOMERVILLE HEROES SALUTE
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Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Debbie Gentile McMahon, Tony Costa, Crosby Saulnier, Steven Levine, Annette McGloin, Dave Fimiani, Michael Ring, Eileen McMahon Woods, Kim Gentile, Willy Medeiros, Carol Toomey, Maninder Singh, Debbie Mains, Mike Legee, David Miele, Frank Pasquarello, Lenny Silva, Charles Roche, Tim Morine, Mark Murdza, Conor James Murphy, Lewis Bacon and Happy 12th Birthday Mia Rose Resmini
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By Bob Katzen
The Education Committee held a hearing on a proposal that would allow cities and towns to hire retired state and local police officers to be full-time safety resource officers at local schools. Under current law, there is a 960-hour limit on the number of hours these officers can work in municipal or state government. That translates into approximately 120 eight-hour days.
Continue reading PROPOSAL TO HIRE RETIRED POLICE AS SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill that would make it a felony and increase from 2.5 years to five years the maximum prison sentence that could be imposed on offenders convicted of assault or assault and battery on an emergency medical technician (EMT), ambulance operator, ambulance attendant or health care provider including doctors, nurses, social workers and chiropractors. The bill also abolishes the current 90-day mandatory sentence for the crime.
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill creating the crime of rape of a person with a physical disability and imposing up to a life sentence on anyone convicted of this crime.
By Bob Katzen
The Judiciary Committee held a hearing on legislation that would impose a prison sentence of up to five years and/or a $10,000 fine on any police officer who engages in sexual relations with anyone who is under arrest by the officer or another officer. The measure states that a person is incapable of consenting to sexual relations with officers under those circumstances. This law currently applies to prison guards and this bill expands it to police officers.
Continue reading JUDICIARY COMMITTEE PROHIBITS POLICE OFFICERS SEX WITH SUSPECT
By Bob Katzen
The Senate approved a local option proposal that would prohibit a city or town from outright banning any homeowner or tenant from using a clothesline to dry clothing. The law would only take effect in cities or towns that opt into it. Condominium associations and landlords would be allowed to place reasonable restrictions on the placement and use of clotheslines but could not ban them completely.
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators and representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of May 14-18.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 – Report No. 20 May 14-18, 2018
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, May 20, the 140th day of 2018 with 225 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:17 and sunset is @ 8:03. 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: 0325 – The Ecumenical council was inaugurated by Emperor Constantine in Nicea, Asia Minor. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By William Tauro
This past Saturday, over two-hundred supporters gathered to the Little Sisters of the Poor Residents thats located on Highland Avenue in Somerville to celebrate Sharing the Vision of St. Jeanne Jugan 150th Anniversary in the U.S.A. Continue reading Sharing the Vision of St. Jeanne Jugan 150th Anniversary in the U.S.A.
By William Tauro
Just when we thought it was safe to go back into the water again, proposed fire suppression charges are on the way to reach into the taxpayers pockets.
Continue reading Forced Fire Suppression Charges Coming to Somerville
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, May 19, the 139th day of 2018 with 226 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:18 and sunset is @ 8:02. 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: 1535 – French explorer Jacques Cartier set sail for North America. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
There is a historic case being challenged in front of the Somerville ZBA right now, and one that could have long lasting ramifications for anyone that lives in a residential neighborhood. The city has approved plans by a developer to bring in narrow beds of soil to put against a house so it can go higher than what zoning allows and put an additional story/unit on the building.
Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Somerville’s Blank check to Developers
By John Alan Roderick
Apparently, the Somerville (aka Moscow-on-the-Mystic) Real Estate Transfer Fee was reported out of the Politburo (aka Board of Aldermen) Legislative Matters Committee unanimously to be sent to the State Legislature in search of a Home Rule Petition.
Continue reading Somerville Real Estate Transfer Fee Will Be Quickly Expanded to be More “Inclusive”
Photo:David P. Stevens, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Councils on Aging seen with Cindy
Congratulations to our own COA Director Cindy Hickey on receiving the Innovator of the Year Award!
Continue reading Somerville COA Director Cindy Hickey Receives Innovator of the Year Award
Due to our first event being a sellout success a second night of A Night of Spiritual Readings In Somerville has been added!
Continue reading A Night of Spiritual Readings in Somerville
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, May 18, the 138th day of 2018 with 227 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:19 and sunset is @ 8:01. 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: 1302 – The weaver Peter de Coningk led a massacre of the Flemish oligarchs. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Mary Collins on her passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Mary Collins
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, May 17, the 137th day of 2018 with 228 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:20 and sunset is @ 8:00. 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: 1540 – Afghan chief Sher Khan defeated Mongul Emperor Humayun at Kanauj. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of James C. Slattery on his passing this past week.
June 10th is the 15th Anual Save Our Homes Walk put on by the Somerville Homeless Coalition.
RSVP by emailing Kathryn at:
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, May 16, the 136th day of 2018 with 229 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:21 and sunset is @ 7:59. 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: 1770 – Marie Antoinette, at age 14, married the future King Louis XVI of France, who was 15. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
As a Somerville resident, I find myself extremely concerned about the transfer of a highly valuable parcel of public land to private hands, without a fair bidding process—Clarendon Hill. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Op-ed on Clarendon Hill/Redgate
Celebrating Armed Forces Week and getting ready for May 20th parade Commander Tom White of the Somerville DAV
Somerville – Democratic candidates for Governor Jay Gonzalez and Bob Massie will participate in a public forum on May 17 with residents of Somerville to make their case about why one of them would be the best nominee for the Democratic Party and answer questions from the public.
Continue reading Candidates Jay Gonzalez and Bob Massie to attend Our Revolution public forum
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, May 15 the 135th day of 2018 with 230 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:22 and sunset is @ 7:59. The New Moon is exact @ 7:49 AM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1602 – Cape Cod was discovered by Bartholomew Gosnold.
1614 – An aristocratic uprising in France ended with the treaty of St.Menehould.
1618 – Johannes Kepler discovered his harmonics law. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Boston- The Gung Ho Club, New England’s oldest Chinese youth athletic organization, will be celebrating their 70th Anniversary on October 27, 2018 at the Empire Garden Restaurant in Boston’s Chinatown. Continue reading Gung Ho Club Celebrates Their 70th Anniversary
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The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident #18028114:
Approximately three years ago, members of the Somerville Police Drug Unit received information from FBI TFO John Oliveira that Charles Burke was distributing Percocet 30 mg pills from xxxx in Somerville. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Charles BURKE Jr (Trafficking Heroin/Morphine/Opium, PWID Cocaine, PWID C & E x 3)
The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident #18027977:
On Friday, May 11, 2018, I was working in the Somerville Police Drug Unit as Delta-18. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Eddy RUIZ-MONTAS (Distribute B, Unlicensed MV Op, Furnish False Name/SSN)
On May 10, 2018, I (Officer Mark Nevin) was working in my assigned marked cruiser (West 5) heading east on Highland Avenue near Cedar St. As I approached the intersection, I began to slow down because the east/west light was red. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Valdecir DEAGUIAR (Fail to Stop for Police, Reckless Op of MV, Passing Viol…)
On Thursday May 5th, 2018, while on full uniform patrol, assigned to unit East 3, I was dispatched to Saks 5th Avenue Outlet located at 300 Canal Street, for the report of shoplifting. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Juan MOLINA (Shoplifting & Worcester Warrant) Sak’s Fifth Ave Assembly Row
The following is a summary of facts pertaining to incident # 18027354:
On Tuesday, May 8, 2018, I was assigned to marked unit East 2. At approximately 10:39 pm, I was dispatched to Star Market, located at 14 McGrath Highway for the report of counterfeit money. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Corinne NURSE-SHERROD (Conspiracy / Natick and Boston Warrants) & Angela COOPER-SHERROD (Utter & Poss Counterfeit Note)
The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident #18027332. It does not contain every minute detail of the incident
On 5/08/18 around 8:03 p.m., while assigned to the Somerville Police Narcotics Unit and working in plain clothes capacity, my attention was drawn to a dark colored motor vehicle with excessive tint that was parked in a posted no parking zone on New Washington Street, a public way within the city of Somerville. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Woodly DODIEU (PWID D Susq., Furnishing False Name or SSN, Op MV w/License Susp)
On 05/07/2018, I, Officer Christopher Collette was assigned to Somerville marked unit West Seven. At approximately 23:37 hours, I was dispatched to the area of 13xx Broadway, for the report of threats involving a firearm. Officer Clark was dispatched as well. While en route, Somerville Control advised all responding units that the suspect vehicle was a white sedan. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Douglas BRIOSO (Firearm Carry, Deface Firearm Serial No., PWID D)
(Somerville, MA) Naveo Credit Union collected over 200 books during the month of April as part of their Children’s Book Drive.
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Renee Santangelo
Renee Santangelo, a long time Somerville resident.
After many years at Standard Life Investments and a recent merger she’s decided to leave the firm to pursue other interests.
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:Renee Santangelo
Saturday May, 19th from 10 am-3:30 pm
Location: The Somerville Community Growing Center, 22 Vinal Ave., Somerville (near Union Square)
Continue reading Somerville Community Growing Center Benefit Yard Sale
The Somerville Public Library and Somerville Media Center are seeking people to enroll in their collaborative training program for improving people’s digital & technology skills called, Getting Comfortable in the Digital Age. Please help spread the word!
Continue reading Free Class: Using Canva for Graphics for Marketing and Outreach
2018 Theme is “Masquerade Ball”
Masquerade! Paper faces on parade. Masquerade! Hide your face, so the world will never find you!
SOMERVILLE – The 2018 Somerville Heroes Salute is set to honor eight Somerville heroes during the annual recognition ceremony, including a Profile in Courage Lifetime Achievement Award to Medal of Honor Recipient, Captain Thomas G. Kelley.
Photo:SCES Housing Specialist Kristin Bell recently spoke about elder housing options and resources for aging in place at the 20th Annual New England Resident Service Coordinators conference. SCES PHOTO
Housing options and tools for Aging in Place were the featured topics of a recent regional workshop led by Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) Housing Specialist Kristin Bell. Continue reading Housing Specialist Outlines Resources at Regional Conference
Saturday May 19, 2018. Zobo flounder tourney. Lines in anytime after 6 am.from boat , pier, shore, kayak, bridge anywhere you want to fish.
Continue reading FISHING FANATICS of EVERETT..Is having the yearly FLOUNDER TOURNAMENT
By Bob Katzen
The Senate approved and sent to the House a measure creating the new position of the State Musician Laureate. The laureate, appointed by the governor biennially, would write and/or perform music to commemorate important events such as ceremonial occasions, celebrations and state anniversaries; act as the governor’s adviser in musical matters; and represent the state’s musical legacy.
By Bob Katzen
This bill allows 12- and 13-year-old boys and girls to referee and get paid to referee an official youth soccer game with only players younger than 12. Games would be limited to intraclub/intown scrimmages with no results or standings. The employment would be allowed only with written parental consent, written communications to the parents from the employer about the minor’s responsibilities, the youth’s completion of a job training program and an adult representing the employer at the game.
Continue reading MASSACHUSETTS TO ALLOW 12- AND 13-YEAR-OLD KIDS TO REFEREE SOCCER
By Bob Katzen
This bill makes a person who uses an assistance animal eligible for victim compensation if his or her animal is injured or killed by a person. The compensation would include veterinary medical expenses and the replacement cost of an equally trained assistance animal if the animal dies or is too injured to return to work.
Continue reading MASSACHUSETTS BILL PASSED TO PROTECT SERVICE ANIMALS
By Bob Katzen
The Senate approved and sent to the House a bill requiring the MCAD Advisory Board to include representatives of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth, (LGBTQ) community.
Continue reading SENATE MAKES CHANGES IN MASS COMMISSION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION (MCAD)
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