Dana works in Residential and Commercial sales for Cubby Oil & Energy Company in Somerville for the past nine years.
He is also involved in marketing for the company and recently organized a large trade show in South Boston.
Daily Archives: May 6, 2018
Katjana Ballantyne President, Board of Aldermen Alderman Ward 7,Somerville :Right of Way (ROW) Construction Wpdate Week of 7 May 2018
Here is the ROW for next week from the Somerville Director of
Engineering. —
Welcome back to your weekly Right-of-Way construction update email.
Attached you will find contractor’s reports of planned construction
activities for the week of 7 May 2018 and a reference map illustrating
impacted areas. Major activities include:
REP. BARBER VOTES FOR FY19 HOUSE BUDGET
House budget package increases women’s commission funding, upholds MassHealth coverage
State Representative Christine P. Barber of Somerville and Medford joined her House colleagues in voting last week to pass a $41.1 billion fiscal year 2019 budget package that includes critical investments in important programs and services across the Commonwealth.
DIVEST THE STATE PENSION FUND FROM FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION COMPANIES
By Bob Katzen
The Committee on Public Service held a hearing on a bill that would require the state’s $71.6 billion pension fund to divest itself of all companies that derive 15 percent or more of their income from selling firearms, firearm accessories and ammunition.
Continue reading DIVEST THE STATE PENSION FUND FROM FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION COMPANIES
SENATE SETS REGULATIONS TO REMOVE POLICE CARS DECALS AT AUCTION
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill that hikes from $10 to $500 the minimum fine imposed on anyone who sells a police car to an individual without first removing all words and insignias that relate to police cars and then painting the exterior with one solid color. The bill would also raise the fine to $1,000 for second and subsequent offenses.
Continue reading SENATE SETS REGULATIONS TO REMOVE POLICE CARS DECALS AT AUCTION
HOUSE APPROVES SEATBELTS ON SCHOOL BUSES BILL
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill requiring school buses with more than 16 seats to be equipped with lap shoulder seat belts.
Continue reading HOUSE APPROVES SEATBELTS ON SCHOOL BUSES BILL
HOUSE APPROVES NO ROBOCALLS BILL TO CELL PHONES
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill that would prohibit robocalls to cell phones and other mobile electronic devices. The measure exempts messages from school districts to students, parents or employees; from companies advising employees of work schedules; from correctional facilities advising victims of the release of an offender; from municipalities and state government; from public utilities; and from persons concerning the care, services or supplies related to the health of an individual.
Continue reading HOUSE APPROVES NO ROBOCALLS BILL TO CELL PHONES
By Bob Katzen
The senate 37-0, approved an amendment to a current law that allows veterans to do volunteer work in their city or town and get up to a $1,000 property tax reduction in exchange. Local cities and towns are not required to offer the volunteer program and the decision whether to opt in is up to each individual city or town.
SENATE APPROVES BILL TO EXPAND & INCREASE BENEFITS AND SERVICES FOR VETERANS
By Bob Katzen
The Senate approved 37-1 and sent to the House a bill that would expand benefits and increase access to a range of services for veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families.
Continue reading SENATE APPROVES BILL TO EXPAND & INCREASE BENEFITS AND SERVICES FOR VETERANS
FORMER SENATE PRESIDENT STAN ROSENBERG RESIGNS
By Bob Katzen
RESIGNS – Former Senate President Stan Rosenberg of Amherst resigned from the Senate last week following the release of a report by the Ethics Committee that found Rosenberg violated the Senate’s IT policy by sharing his confidential computer password which gave his husband Byron Hefner, unfettered access to Rosenberg’s Senate e-mail account. The report also found that Hefner had abused that access and sent messages under Rosenberg’s name.
Continue reading FORMER SENATE PRESIDENT STAN ROSENBERG RESIGNS
Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 – Report No. 18 April 30 – May 4, 2018
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of April 30-May 4. There were no roll calls in the House last week.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 – Report No. 18 April 30 – May 4, 2018
City’s SomerStreets Program Returns for 2018
Kick off the summer with Carnaval along East Broadway.
SomerStreets promotes active living & reconnecting with city neighborhoods.
SOMERVILLE – SomerStreets: Carnaval returns for the ninth year of shaking up East Somerville! SomerStreets will kick off the 2018 season on Sunday, June 3, from 2 to 6 p.m. (rain date: Sunday, June 10th).
Continue reading City’s SomerStreets Program Returns for 2018
Somerville Chamber of Commerce with Naveo Credit Union at Sacco’s Flatbread Bowl Haven
By William Tauro
This past Thursday the Somerville Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event was held at the Flatbed Company located at 45 Day Street in Davis Square. Continue reading Somerville Chamber of Commerce with Naveo Credit Union at Sacco’s Flatbread Bowl Haven
Somerville Remembering Alfred J. Hardy Sr.
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Alfred J. Hardy Sr. On his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Alfred J. Hardy Sr.
Somerville Lion’s Club Hosts Project Outlook & Low Vision Event
By William Tauro
This past Tuesday night the Somerville Lion’s Club hosted their annual Project Outlook & Low Vision Event in conjunction with the Massachusetts Lion’s Low Vision Rehabilitation Network and the Somerville Council on Aging. Continue reading Somerville Lion’s Club Hosts Project Outlook & Low Vision Event
SOMERVILLE LION’S CLUB CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO THE ANNUAL CHARITY LOBSTER CLAMBAKE/KARAOKE NIGHT AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
*Proceeds to Benefit Local Lions Charities*
*Where:Winter Hill Yacht Club 78 Foley Street Somerville. Continue reading SOMERVILLE LION’S CLUB CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO THE ANNUAL CHARITY LOBSTER CLAMBAKE/KARAOKE NIGHT AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, May 06, the 126th day of 2018 with 239 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:32 and sunset is @ 7:48. 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: 1527 – German troops began sacking Rome, bringing about the end of the Renaissance. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line/Letter to the Editor:Missing Letter of Proof on Transfer Tax
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line/Letter to the Editor
What happened to Carol Rego’s Letter to the Somerville Patch?
Is it because of who she addressed in the letter? Is that why it was removed?
Did someone from the administration advise her to take it down or possibly a call from the developer named at the bottom— who’s client list includes surrounding colleges who are vested in our real estate?
SOMERVILLE PROPERTY OWNERS – DO YOU WANT ANOTHER TAX?
The Board of Alderman and the city of Somerville will conduct its second and final public hearing on the TRANSFER TAX. The Administration of Mayor Joseph Curtatone has refused to send out written notification of these hearings to all property owners, including those who live outside the city. Continue reading SOMERVILLE PROPERTY OWNERS – DO YOU WANT ANOTHER TAX?