Members of the SPD COBRA Unit at the Esplanade, assisting Boston and State Police. #KeepingBostonSafe #4thofJulyWeekend #EnjoytheFireworks #SPDProud

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, July 05, the 186th day of 2018 with 179 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:12 and sunset is @ 8:24. 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: 1806 – A Spanish army repelled the British during their attempt to retake Buenos Aires, Argentina. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Elder services support health outcomes where they live: at home

Elder service agencies have long taken an in-home approach to helping people age in place, and shifting perspectives in the public health field are primed to highlight our role in helping people maintain health and wellness.

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Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Still, not one response from any member of the Board of Alderman on the issues that have been asked multiple times.  It is disgraceful that the public is deceived on these issues and it is farce that this process had open and honest community involvement.  I have been asking these questions since this home rule petition was announced.

Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Somerville Real estate tax – Bill h. 4582 – Board of Alderman – Please explain the logic that the tax will not affect current residents →

Commission tasked with issuing various types of licenses, determining licensing fees and hours of operation for licensed establishments, reviewing complaints of licensed establishments, and more

SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville’s Licensing Commission is currently seeking a Somerville resident to fill a vacancy on the three-member board. Commissioners serve three-year terms and earn a stipend of $3,600 per year. Continue reading SOMERVILLE LICENSING COMMISSION SEEKING RESIDENT TO FILL VACANCY  FOR THREE-YEAR TERM →