By Bob Katzen

The Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee held a hearing on a bill that would prohibit businesses from copying and retaining a copy of a customer’s ID including driver’s licenses. The bill was filed by private citizen Richard Tomczyk who testified before the committee and said the bill is designed to reduce the number of incidents in which personal information has been stolen and fraudulently used.

Continue reading BEACON HILL BILL TO PROHIBIT BUSINESSES FROM PHOTOCOPYING DRIVER’S LICENSE →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that would make changes to the way public schools are distributed funds by the state. The bill is a response to the recommendations of the Foundation Budget Review Commission that in 2015 reported that the current funding formula and system underestimates the cost of education by $1 billion to $2 billion every year.

Continue reading SENATE APPROVES CHANGES IN PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDING →

By Bob Katzen

The House 147-4, approved and sent to the Senate a bill raising from 18 to 21 the age to legally purchase cigarettes and electronic cigarettes in the Bay State. Other provisions ban e-cigarettes and other vape devices from the workplace and prohibit pharmacies and health care facilities from selling any tobacco products and vape products.

Continue reading HOUSE APPROVES TO RAISE AGE FROM 18 TO 21 TO PURCHASE TOBACCO →

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 7-11.

Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 – Report No. 19 May 7-11, 2018 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, May 14 the 134th day of 2018 with 231 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:23 and sunset is @ 7:57. 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: 1264 – King Henry III was captured by his brother in law Simon deMontfort at the Battle of Lewes in France. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Northeastern Conference

Continue reading Somerville High School Varsity Softball Scores →

You are invited to the Benjamin G Brown School Spring Concert!

Featuring performances by the General Music classes, Band, Strings, Choruses, and Ukulele Club

Continue reading YOU’RE INVITED: Brown School Spring Concert →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, May 13, the 133rd day of 2018 with 232 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:24 and sunset is @ 7:56. 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: 1607 – An expedition led by Captain Christopher Newport arrived at Jamestown, Virginia. The passengers went ashore the next day and this site became the first permanent settlement English colony in America. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

To the homeowners, commercial and residential property owners Monday May 14 th is the deadline for public comment.  This is the last opportunity to weigh in on a transfer tax that will impact the sales of properties throughout Somerville.

Continue reading WE ARE SOMERVILLE: Transfer Tax Public Comment Deadline →

Photos by Rosalee Zammuto

By William Tauro

Hundreds of runners assembled this past Mother’s Day for the 2018 Somerville’s M.O.M.’s Run at the George Dilboy VFW Post that’s located 371 Summer Street in Davis Square.

Continue reading 2018 Mother’s Day Somerville’s M.O.M.’s Run →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, May 12 the 132nd day of 2018 with 233 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:25 and sunset is @ 7:54. 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: 1588 – King Henry III fled Paris after Henry of Guise triumphantly entered the city. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

The City of Somerville announced last month that it will soon offer residents the opportunity to invest in Somerville’s future by purchasing minibonds. Minibonds not only allow purchasers to directly support the community’s collective goals by investing in the financing of some of Somerville’s capital projects, they also enable residents to earn tax-exempt interest.

Continue reading Reminder: Minibond Information Sessions with Neighborly Securities to be held ‪Tuesday, May 15‬, and ‪Wednesday, May 23‬ →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, May 11, the 131st day of 2018 with 234 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:26 and sunset is @ 7:53. 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: 0330 – Constantinople, previously the town of Byzantium, was founded. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Deadline for input May 25th at NOON

Email: aldermen@somervillema.gov

ALERT!!! Housing Advocates! Renters! 2-family owners in RB zones!!!!

At every meeting the words ‘affordability’ and ‘housing crisis’ are on everyone’s lips. Yet there is a huge issue given little exposure. Continue reading Somerville SPEAKUP Line: Deadline for input ‪May 25th at NOON‬ ALERT!!! Housing Advocates! Renters! 2-family owners in RB zones!!!! →

The Boston Herald printed all Somerville employees 2017 earnings today. Everybody in the Dpw wants to know how Mike Browne topped the list at the Dpw at over $140,000. More than Stan and everyone else. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:No Show Hack Tops The Somerville Payroll →

Check out our website for more info:

https://www.eastsomervilleguide.com/carnaval

TIME CHANGE: Parade steps off from City Hall at 3 p.m.

SOMERVILLE – The 2018 Somerville Veterans Memorial Parade is ready to go for another amazing tribute to our heroes on Sunday, May 20, beginning at 3 p.m. from Somerville City Hall. This will be second year that the parade has been moved from the traditional Sunday on Memorial Day Weekend slot to the Armed Services Weekend, celebrated during the third weekend in May. Continue reading 2018 Somerville Veterans’ Memorial Parade ‪on May 20‬ to Feature 87 Units, Including 21 Bands and the Return of the Aleppo Shriners →

ArtsUnion film festival celebrates local Somerville voices.

SOMERVILLE –  The Somerville Arts Council and the Somerville Media Center announce the third annual Cinema Somerville Outdoor Film Festsival, set for Saturday, May 19, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. This outdoor film fest in Union Square Plaza will feature short films about Somerville’s diverse voices. In the event of inclement weather, the film festival will be held inside Somerville Media Center at 90 Union Square Plaza. Continue reading Somerville Arts Council and Somerville Media Center Partner on Cinema Somerville Outdoor Film Festival →

Due to current forecasts, Somerville Porchfest has been postponed to Sunday, May 13. Bands begin in West Somerville neighborhoods at noon. For more information, see www.somervilleartscouncil.org/porchfest.

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, May 10, the 130th day of 2018 with 235 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:27 and sunset is @ 7:52. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Next week there will be a public hearing on fiscal year 2019 water and sewer rates. The FY19 rates represent no increase in water volumetric charges, a 5% increase in sewer volumetric charges, and the creation of a fire suppression charge for customers with fire service lines. Visit the link below to learn more.

Continue reading City of Somerville Water and Sewer Rates →

By William Tauro

The Debate Over The City of Somerville TransferTax Continues

As many of you know, there was another public hearing this past Monday, May 7, for residents to voice their opinions on the transfer tax which the Board of Aldermen have been working on for several months.

Continue reading Somerville “A City Divided, Not United” →

Continue reading East Somerville Community School Spring Concert on Tuesday, June 5, 9-11 am →

Board of Alderpersons on Verge of Approving Sweetheart Deal including Major Land “Discount” and $10M Subsidy to Redgate Developers in Exchange for Prime Real Estate in Booming Somerville

  Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Somerville Shocker:Politically Connected Clarendon Hill Developer to Receive Massive No-Bid Handout from City of Somerville — Taxpayers Left Holding the Bag   →

Just this past week our family heard about what has been happening with Theresa Hussey at the water and sewer department. Her suspension came as a shock to us, since throughout the years she has gone above and beyond in helping our family with our sewer issues.

Continue reading Letter to the Editor: What has Been Happening with Theresa Hussey at the Water and Sewer Department →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, May 09, the 129th day of 2018 with 236 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:29 and sunset is @ 7:51. 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: 1429 – Joan of Arc defeated the besieging English at Orleans. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By William Tauro

The break in an underground Eversource transformer owned by that leaked thousands of gallons of oil into Somerville waters was found and repaired by work crews this past week. The electrical transformer leaked approximately 4,500 gallons of oil into the Mystic River and Boston Harbor all along Somerville’s waterfront.

Continue reading Update on the Update of Mysterious Oil Leaking Into Boston Harbor and Mystic River in Somerville →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, May 08, the 128th day of 2018 with 237 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:30 and sunset is @ 7:50. 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 and his army reached Hungary. They passed through without incident.

1450 – Jack Cade’s Rebellion-Kentishmen revolted against King Henry VI. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

THE 2018 TASTE OF SOMERVILLE WILL FEATURE 60+ LOCAL RESTAURANTS, FOOD TRUCKS, BREWERIES AND WINERIES. Produced by the Somerville Chamber of Commerce Dining & Nightlife Group, the Taste of Somerville is a unique way to experience our dining and nightlife scene. Join us outside with live entertainment in Nathan Tufts Park just minutes from Davis Square (map). The venue is handicap accessible.

Continue reading Taste of Somerville in the Park →

Click on link below to read:May 8th, 2018 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online May 8th, 2018 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online (1)

By William Tauro

According to sources, this may be the source of the mysterious oil leak that’s seeping into the Boston Harbor and Mystic River along Somerville for the past two weeks.

Continue reading Update on Mysterious Oil Leak Into Boston Harbor & Mystic River →

On the above date and time I, Officer Ariel Collazo, was working at Assembly Square as Alpha 2. I was dispatched to TJ Maxx for a report of a past shoplifting, where a male took a pair of sandals.

Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Tyrese MYERS-GETHERS (A&B PO, VCO Poss DW, Shoplifting) at TJ Max Assembly Row →

On May 6, 2018, while assigned to marked unit East-4, I was dispatched to the area of Dartmouth St and Evergreen Ave for reports of a white male, walking down street, yelling. East-1 (Officer Schneider), was dispatched as backup. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Michael AZUOLA (PWID B, PWID C, Poss Unlawful Fireworks) →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 4/30/18 – 5/6/18 →

(Somerville, MA) Naveo Credit Union celebrated their 90th Anniversary by hosting a Wine Tasting event at their Cambridge branch on Tuesday, May 1. Local business members, dignitaries, community leaders, current and former board members as well as staff attended the event. This is the second in a series of events Naveo is hosting throughout the year to celebrate their 90th Anniversary.

Continue reading Naveo Credit Union continues it’s 90th Anniversary Celebration with a Wine Tasting Event →

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

Sent in by our readers!

Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Lisa Ruiz Doucette, Eileen O’Connor, David Potter, Mike Murphy, Cynthia Saltman, Dickie Skinz, Dawn Cardillo Legee, Charlene Cardillo, Eileen Costigan, Mary Jane Rod, Deb Goldberg, Lovely Bernard, Charlie Lacombe, Daniela Vandett, Michelle Angiulo Bowler, Billy Korecki, Gayle A Snow, Ed Palazzolo, Tina Ramsey Cosentino, Rios’s Moccia and Marli  Eliana Braga

Sent in by our readers!

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

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Robert E. Grassia on his passing.

Robert was a very nice and popular gentleman who will be sadly missed here in Somerville.

Continue reading Somerville Remembering Robert E. Grassia →

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.

Continue reading THE SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY’S SPECIAL PERSON OF THE WEEK DANA IACOPUCCI OF CUBBY OIL & ENERGY CO. →

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:

Continue reading Katjana Ballantyne President, Board of Aldermen Alderman Ward 7,Somerville :Right of Way (ROW) Construction Wpdate Week of ‪7 May 2018‬ →

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.

Continue reading REP. BARBER VOTES FOR FY19 HOUSE BUDGET →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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.

Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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. →

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 →

*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 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 →

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?

Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line/Letter to the Editor:Missing Letter of Proof on Transfer 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? →

Photos by Bob Staffiere

By William Tauro

Somerville Firefighters were busy this past Saturday afternoon battling a 3 alarm fire located at 11 Teele Avenue in Somerville.

Continue reading Somerville House Fire on Teele Avenue →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, May 05, the 125th day of 2018 with 240 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:34 and sunset is @ 7:47. 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: 1494 – Christopher Columbus sighted Jamaica on his second trip to the Western Hemisphere. He named the island Santa Gloria. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Somerville affordable housing,                      Clarendon Hill/North St. Public Housing

In this issue:

• Second Public Hearing on Real Estate Transfer Fee Home Rule Petition, Mon., May 7, 6 PM, City Hall

• Clarendon Hill/North Street public housing redevelopment before the Board of Aldermen on Tues., May 8, 6 PM

• Fields Master Plan update to be presented by Administration on Wed., May 9, 6:30 PM, City Hall Continue reading Mark Niedergang, Ward 5 Alderman -Transfer fee Public Hearing Monday, street construction in Ward 5, GLX developments →

After Hours reception at Saloon

4:30 P.M. The Rockwell opens

5:00 P.M. Business Town Meeting starts

6:30 P.M. After Hours reception at Saloon

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Continue reading Business Town Meeting XIII with Mayor Joseph Curtatone:  The business & economic agenda * Q&A session * →

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Francis J. Bucca on his passing.

Continue reading Somerville Remembering Francis J. Bucca →

Somerville, MA – Somerville Media is excited to invite you to the First Annual Speak Up! Somerville Telethon on Sunday June 10th from 10am-10pm. Continue reading Somerville Media Center Celebrate First Annual Telethon on ‪June 10th from 10am – 10pm‬ LIVE from the ir SCATV and Boston Free Radio Studios in Union Square →

BOSTON, MA – Last week the House of Representatives deliberated the Massachusetts state operating budget for fiscal year 2019. The House Progressive Caucus, of which Somerville Representative Denise Provost is a member, offered several priorities and budget requests that were ultimately included in the statewide spending plan.

Continue reading SOMERVILLE REPRESENTATIVE DENISE PROVOST JOINS WITH COLLEAGUES TO PASS PROGRESSIVE BUDGET LEGISLATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019 →

Join the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development and Ward 2 Alderman J.T. Scott on Tuesday, May 8, for a community meeting to discuss the City’s newest open space at ArtFarm. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Argenziano School cafeteria, 290 Washington St. ArtFarm is located on the site of the former waste transfer station at 10 Poplar St.

Continue reading Somerville ArtFarm Community Meeting ‪May 8‬ →

Get involved with the events you love! Continue reading East Somerville Main Streets →

No change to water rates, proposed sewer rate increase 5% and proposed fire suppression charges for customers with fire service lines

SOMERVILLE –To provide background, answer questions, and take public testimony regarding the proposed fiscal year 2019 Somerville Water and Sewer Rate Charges — including a fire suppression charge for the subset of customers (fewer than 630) with sprinkler systems and fire service lines— an Informational Session with Q&A followed by a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, May 14, at 6 p.m. in the Somerville High School Cafeteria, 81 Highland Avenue. Continue reading INFO SESSION & PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED FY19 WATER & SEWER RATES, ‪MAY 14‬ →

52 Broadway in Malden Ma next to Dollars Store In plaza across from Burger King

Continue reading Flaming Grill & Buffet Malden →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, May 04, the 124th dy of 2018 with 241 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:35 and sunset is @ 7:46. 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: 1471 – In England, the Yorkists defeated the Landcastrians at the battle of Tewkesbury in the War of the Roses. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By William Tauro

An early afternoon car fire put traffic to a standstill this past Thursday on the Sullivan Square exit offramp of Route 93 in Somerville. Continue reading Car Fire in Somerville RT 93 Sullivan Square Ext →

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 President, Board of Aldermen Alderman Ward 7-Meeting Notices →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, May 03, the 123rd day of 2018 with 242 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:36 and sunset is @ 7:45. 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: 1568 – French forces in Florida slaughtered hundreds of Spanish. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Our condolences go out to the family, friends and fellow Kiwanians of Cornelius Vincent McGreal. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Cornelius Vincent McGreal →

Our condolences to the family, friends and the hundreds of customers of Tony Matarazzo of Tony Matarazzo’s Barber Shop on Winter Hill in Somerville on his passing.

Continue reading Somerville Remembering Tony Matarazzo of Matarazzo’s Barber Shop on Winter Hill →

By William Tauro

For the past two weeks, a large unknown source of oil has been mysteriously leaking from an unknown source into the Boston Harbor from the outer oceanside of the Amelia Earhart Dam from next to the shores of Assembly Row in Somerville along the soccer field directly across from the Wynn Casino Boston site

Continue reading Mysterious Oil Leaking From Somerville’s Assembly Row Ocean Side Polluting Boston Harbor and Mystic River →

The past 23 years of seeking justice for my daughter Deanna Cremin have been so rough and chaotic at times.

Also that purpose has had the good fortune of bringing wonderful people together to show their love and consistent persistence in great numbers to continue to pursue who killed my daughter, your sister, your best friend, your niece, your cousin, your student, your classmate, your babysitter, your neighbor and she had so much to give and so much she wanted to learn..

Continue reading Katherine Cremin: I’m Still Waiting →

The Somerville Rotary Club has accepted the challenge of Rotary International President Ian Riseley to plant one new tree for each Rotarian in the club. The challenge is intended to combat global warming and beautify local communities. Australian native Riseley explained,

Continue reading Somerville Rotary Club & Somerville Visting Nurse Association Zeroed in on Arbor Day →

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(617)666-2121

Continue reading Patricia Ng Century 21 Commonwealth Somerville →

By William Tauro

A 4 car accident happened early Wednesday morning at Assembly Row in Somerville at Grand Union Blvd.

Somerville Police and Fire first responders were on the scene in a matter of minutes after receiving the call placing the situation under control.

No serious injuries were reported.

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, May 02, the 122nd day of 2018 with 243 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:38 and sunset is @ 7:43 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: 1670 – The Hudson Bay Company was founded by England’s King Charles II. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, May 01, the 121st day of 2018 with 244 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:39 and sunset is @ 7:42. 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: 0408 – Theodosius II succeeded to the throne of Constantinople. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Click on link below to read May 1st, 2018 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online (1): May 1st, 2018 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online (1)

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

Sent in by our readers!

Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series →

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Somerville Police Detective Dante DiFronzo

Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:Somerville Police Detective Dante DiFronzo →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Ester DeOliveira, Andy Roya, Raheel Ghafoor, Thomas Rose, Joe Macarelli, Melissa Gay, Bobby Kenney, Fran Owens, Phil Cota, Warren Yee, Robin Legee-Voss, Sue Mezger Foran, Dan Roselando, Eric Miele and Happy Sweet 16th Birthday to Gigi Santilli

Sent in by our readers!

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

By William Tauro

This past Monday evening in the Aldermanic Chambers of Somerville City Hall, the Committee on Housing and Community Development met to investigate the condition of affordable housing units in the City, including the taking of testimony and the compilation of relevant data, to determine whether there is an affordable housing crisis in the City of Somerville that constitutes a public emergency.  Continue reading Does Somerville Have an Affordable Housing Crisis or Not? →