Photos by Marco Mariano
By William Tauro
This past Saturday under cloudy skies over the Mystic River, the Annual Blessing of the Fleet Celebration took place.
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Daily Archives: June 24, 2018
Letter to the Editor:A Letter to Somerville Chief of Police
David Fallon
Somerville Police Department Somerville,MA
Dear David Fallon,
I refer you to as “David” because you are not worthy of the title of chief. I have thought long and hard of what I would say to you when I actually had an opportunity where we crossed paths. The wait for that time was one that I could not endure. I face each day filled with anger and hatred and I need to find some form of resolution in letting you know that.
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Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information
New Davis Square Traffic and Pedestrian Signal Pattern Begins June 27
A new traffic and pedestrian signal timing pattern, which will increase safety and give pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers more time to get through the main intersection, is coming to Davis Square beginning Wednesday, June 27. Continue reading New Davis Square Traffic and Pedestrian Signal Pattern Begins June 27
Middlesex Federal Awards $5,000 in Scholarships to Somerville High School Student
Middlesex Federal recently awarded $5,000 in scholarship funds to Somerville High School students. These funds include a new $1,000 scholarship that was designated to students participating in the Career & Technical Education (CTE) Program.
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SENATE APPROVES “RIGHT TO DRY” BILL
By Bob Katzen
The House approved a Senate-approved local option proposal that would prohibit a city or town from outright banning any homeowner or tenant from using a clothesline to dry clothing. Continue reading SENATE APPROVES “RIGHT TO DRY” BILL
STATE STOPS WAGE THEFT
By Bob Katzen
Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House a bill to prevent wage theft by employers who, according to the bill’s supporters, steal $700 million of wages annually in Massachusetts from about 350,000 workers.
MASSACHUSETTS HOUSE APPROVES HEALTH CARE CHANGES
By Bob Katzen
House 117-32, approved a complicated 130-page bill imposing assessments of $247.5 million on health insurers and $90 million on the largest hospitals. The funds would be used for grants to community hospitals. Continue reading MASSACHUSETTS HOUSE APPROVES HEALTH CARE CHANGES
HOUSE ALLOWS AMENDMENTS REDUCING THE MEALS TAX AND SALES TAX
By Bob Katzen
House 116-34 and 115-35, upheld the ruling of Acting Speaker Paul Donato that amendments reducing the meals tax and sales tax from 6.25 percent to 5 percent are beyond the scope of Grand Bargain Bill and will not be allowed on the House floor for debate and a vote.
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RAISE MINIMUM WAGE, FAMILY, MEDICAL LEAVE AND SALES TAX HOLIDAY BILL SENT TO GOVERNOR
By Bob Katzen
House 119-24, Senate 30-8, approved and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker a bill that would hike the minimum wage from $11 to $15 over five years; increase the wage for tipped workers from $3.75 to $6.75 over five years; phase out over five years extra pay for employees who work on Sundays and holidays; institute a permanent sales tax holiday on a weekend every August; and establish a $1 billion family and medical leave program funded by a payroll tax paid for by both employers and employees.
Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 – Report No. 25 June 18-22, 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 June 18-22.
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Somerville Kiwanis Legion of Honor Recognizes Three Members
Pictured L-R , President Paul Upton presents the Legion of Honor citation to Past President Bob Costello
By Paul Upton
The Kiwanis Club of Somerville was proud to honor three special members at our Legion of Honor luncheon on Thursday, June 21st. The Legion of Honor recognizes individuals who have been Kiwanis members for 25 years and every five years thereafter. Continue reading Somerville Kiwanis Legion of Honor Recognizes Three Members
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, June 24, the 175th day of 2018 with 190 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:07 and sunset is @ 8:25. 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: 1314 – Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce won over Edward II of England at the Battle of Bannockburn in Scotland. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer