GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, July 03, the 184th day of 2018 with 181 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:11 and sunset is @ 8:25. 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: 1608 – The city of Quebec was founded by Samuel de Champlain. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

SOMERVILLE’S TALENT EQUITY PLAYBOOK OUTLINES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS

First-of-its-kind report focuses on actionable, measurable goals around strategies for coordinating education and training services, positioning Somerville as a national leader in employee engagement practices, preparing the city for future employment and economic scenarios, and more

SOMERVILLE –  The City of Somerville recently released a first-of-its-kind local workforce development strategic plan, the Talent Equity Playbook. Continue reading SOMERVILLE’S TALENT EQUITY PLAYBOOK OUTLINES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS

SOMERVILLE’S ASSESSMENT OF FAIR HOUSING REPORT ACCEPTED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Report identifies Somerville’s fair housing-related goals and further illustrates the city’s  critical need for greater housing affordability.

 

SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville recently received formal notification from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that the city’s Assessment of Fair Housing Report has been accepted without conditions. Continue reading SOMERVILLE’S ASSESSMENT OF FAIR HOUSING REPORT ACCEPTED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Mike LaFrance, Melanie Murray, Bob Staffiere, Heather Roderick, Jeffrey Harrington, Anthony Accardi, Rob Ciampi, Michael Cafferty, Jodie Lynn, Bill Harland Sr, John Aube, Tim O’Malley, Joe Spinosa, Laura A Frisoli, Mary Walker, Charles Zammuto, Ed Byrne, Kelly Clark, John Monte, Happy 23rd Birthday to Aliana Milan ,Happy 2nd Birthday to Little Edward Tauro and Happy Birthday to his grandpapa Ed Tauro. Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week

Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Michael CASTILLO (Carry Dangerous Weapon) & Juvenile (Firearm Carry with Ammo, Firearm Carry w/o License)

The following is a brief supplemental summary pertaining to Incident 18037270:

On Friday, June 22, 2018, I was working in the Somerville Police Drug Unit as Delta-18. During the day shift (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM) I was assigned as a station officer. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Michael CASTILLO (Carry Dangerous Weapon) & Juvenile (Firearm Carry with Ammo, Firearm Carry w/o License)

The Smoke Shop Debuts Championship BBQ in Somerville, MA

Award-Winning Chef & Pitmaster Andy Husbands Opens Third Location of

The Smoke Shop at Assembly Row in Somerville, MA

(BOSTON, MA) [July 2018] – Chef & Pitmaster Andy Husbands expands his barbecue empire with the opening of The Smoke Shop in Assembly Row, bringing his signature wood-fired cooking to the all-encompassing dining, shopping and entertainment destination in Somerville, Massachusetts, just north of downtown Boston. Continue reading The Smoke Shop Debuts Championship BBQ in Somerville, MA

Alderman-At-Large Will Mbah July Newsletter

Summer Recess approaches…but important work remains! In this newsletter I hope to tell you about the passing of the city budget, the progress on the Transfer Fee Home Rule Petition, my resolution on Cameroon, upcoming public hearings on the Demolition ordinance and recognition of the Union Square Neighborhood Council, as well as some construction updates/warnings.

Continue reading Alderman-At-Large Will Mbah July Newsletter