UPCOMING EVENTS
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Daily Archives: June 2, 2018
Somerville LGBTQ Pride Flag Raising on SHS Concourse June 5, 2:45 p.m.
Please join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville High School Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) on Tuesday, June 5, at 2:45 p.m., to raise the Pride flag in honor of LGBTQ Pride Month and LGBTQ Youth Pride. The ceremony will take place on the City Hall concourse, 93 Highland Ave. Continue reading Somerville LGBTQ Pride Flag Raising on SHS Concourse June 5, 2:45 p.m.
Somerville Republican City Committee Event Information
The next meeting of the Somerville Republican City Committee will be June 6th at 6pm at the Somerville Main Library at 79 Highland Ave, where will be celebrating prominent Conservative women. Speakers will include:
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Somerville Allen Street Playground Community Meeting June 5
Please join the Somerville Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, Ward 2 Alderman JT Scott, and Alderman at Large Stephanie Hirsch for a community meeting on Tuesday, June 5, to discuss upcoming renovations and review schematic designs for the Allen Street Playground. Continue reading Somerville Allen Street Playground Community Meeting June 5
Joe’s Jazz & Blues Fest Kicks Off June 16
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Joseph SHAHBAZIAN (A&B DW, Threat to Commit Crime)
The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident 18030106:
On Monday, May 21, 2018, I was working a paid road detail for xxxxxx Construction Company on Cedar Street. At approximately 12:10 P.M. I was being flagged down by several workers for xxxxx and an unknown female at the corner of Cedar Street and Cedar Avenue. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Joseph SHAHBAZIAN (A&B DW, Threat to Commit Crime)
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Ailton ORNELAS (B&E, Poss B) & SPD Warrant
On 5/26/2018, I, Officer Steven Scrugli and Officer Joseph Rivera, which were assigned to patrol East-1 responded with Officer Patrick Canty East-4 to xx Sydney Street for a report of a breaking and entering. The reporting person stated that a man entered a building that is under construction through the left rear side door.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Ailton ORNELAS (B&E, Poss B) & SPD Warrant
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Dijon SACKIE (RS MV, Unlicensed Op MV) & Warrant
On Thursday, May 24, 2018, at 11:28 A.M., while travelling West on Broadway, I randomly queried the license plate of the vehicle directly in front of my cruiser (RI registration xxxx). The results showed that the vehicle was stolen out of Providence RI ORI/RI0040900.
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Orville MAXWELL (OUI Drugs)
On 05/22/2018, I Officer Thomas Lambert was in full uniform while assigned to marked cruiser East-1 during the 4pm-12am shift along with my partner Officer Devin Schneider. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Orville MAXWELL (OUI Drugs)
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Brian SWANSON & John POLITO (Shoplifting)
On 05/28/2018, I, Officer Steven Scrugli and Officer Shaun Clark assigned to patrol unit East-4 responded to Home Depot 75 Mystic Ave. for a report of shoplifting and return fraud by a suspect known to Home Depot loss prevention. Also responding were Officer Patrick Canty and Officer Ariel Collazo.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Brian SWANSON & John POLITO (Shoplifting)
GOVERNOR BAKER SIGNS $1.8 BILLION HOUSING PACKAGE
By Bob Katzen
Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law a package funding various state programs to construct and preserve affordable housing.
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APPROVAL BILL PASSED TO APPEAL PARKING TICKET FOR “ILLEGALLY” PARKING IN A HANDICAPPED SPACE
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill that allows people who legally utilize a handicap placard or license plate to challenge, without a fee, a finding that he or she parked illegally in a handicap space. Current law requires the payment of a fee to have the matter heard by the city or town’s parking clerk.
BILL APPROVED SEXUAL ASSAULT BY FRAUD/DOCTORS A CRIME
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill that makes it a crime for a doctor or other medical professional to commit sexual contact with a patient even when the doctor claims the contact is necessary for a legitimate medical purpose.
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SENATE APPROVES $462 MILLION For LIFE SCIENCES
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 33-4, approved a bill that would authorize $462 million in bonds for the Massachusetts Life Sciences Investment Fund with an emphasis on capital grants to increase diversity and opportunity in the Bay State life sciences and biotech industries. Continue reading SENATE APPROVES $462 MILLION For LIFE SCIENCES
BILL DESIGNED TO HELP FIREFIGHTERS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER FROM JOB
By Bob Katzen
The House 151-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill designed to help firefighters who are diagnosed with cancer as a result of their job and decide to get treatment with the intention of going back to work. Continue reading BILL DESIGNED TO HELP FIREFIGHTERS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER FROM JOB
BEACON HILL APPROVES BILL TO MAKE CHANGES TO HISTORY AND CIVICS IN SCHOOLS
By Bob Katzen
The House 151-0, approved a bill that makes changes in the current law that all public schools must provide instruction in American history and civics. Current law requires that the instruction include the Constitution of the United States, the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights; the state Constitution and local history and government; a program on the correct use and display of the U.S. flag; and the importance of participation in the electoral process
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HOUSE APPROVES LOCAL OPTION FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD CAN BAN TOGETHER AND FORM A DISTRICT WITH TAXING POWER
By Bob Katzen
The House 149-2, approved and sent to the Senate a local option bill allowing a city or town to authorize the creation of community benefit districts which would permit owners of contiguous property in a city or town to form a district and impose taxes to pay for additional services, improvements, events and other projects and activities within the district. The districts would be operated by a nonprofit board.
Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 – Report No. 22 May 28 – June 1, 2018
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 28-June 1.
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, June 02, the 153rd day of 2018 with 212 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:08 and sunset is @ 8:14. 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: 1537 – Pope Paul III banned the enslavement of Indians. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Other Events and Dates in Somerville
June 5: Somervillain Exhibit Opening Reception
Part of the Gallery @ SPL art exhibit series, Outside the Lines Studio is holding an opening reception for “Somervillain.” This exhibit asks viewers “to determine for themselves which portrait is of the Super Hero and which is of the Super Villain.” Outside the Lines Studio works with individuals who have intellectual developmental disabilities. Continue reading June 5: Somervillain Exhibit Opening Reception
Don’t Forget Somerville Sat June 2: Big Gay Dance Party
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.
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Somerville Ward 3 Hosts the Last ResiStat Meeting of Spring 2018
Residents of Ward 3 are invited to join us for the last ResiStat meeting of the season. Learn about important data, get neighborhood updates and meet the mayor, elected officials and City staff. Continue reading Somerville Ward 3 Hosts the Last ResiStat Meeting of Spring 2018
Somerville Committee Members Appointed to the Appointments Advisory Committee
Yes, it’s a mouthful. In short, the new Appointments Advisory Committee is a non-partisan group of three people who will help review and select volunteers for Somerville’s various boards and commissions, such as the Planning Board, the Licensing Commission, and the Board of Health. Continue reading Somerville Committee Members Appointed to the Appointments Advisory Committee
Somerville Rocks Community Notebook
Here are some bits of information you may find interesting:
$8.2 Million for Affordable Housing, Open Space and Historic Preservation Projects
The Somerville Board of Aldermen has authorized $8.2 million in Community Preservation Act funding. This money will pay for open-space and historic preservation projects at Dilboy Field, Blessing of the Bay Park, the Somerville Community Growing Center, the Elizabeth Peabody House, Prospect Hill Park and other locations.
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Plans for New Somerville Police Station
The City is pursuing plans to move the Public Safety Building to the former site of the Cobble Hill Shopping Center at 90 Washington St. in East Somerville. Continue reading Plans for New Somerville Police Station
