RSVP with name(s) and affiliation(s) for you and your guest(s) to smackey@somervillechamber.org
No cover, excellent networking, free appetizers, business card drawing
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Daily Archives: July 30, 2018
Massachusetts State if Awareness On Boston Common Aug 31st 6-9 pm
Overdose Awareness Day has been a key remembrance event for those who have died from fatal drug overdoses since 2001. On August 31 thousands of people worldwide will stand beside the friends and families of fatal overdose victims to reflect on their losses.
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Somerville Final Henry Hansen Park Redesign Community Meeting, August 21
Please join Somerville Commissioner of Veterans’ Services Bryan Bishop, Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang, and project design team CBA Landscape Architects on Tuesday, August 21, for the final community meeting to discuss the redesign of Henry Hansen Park. Continue reading Somerville Final Henry Hansen Park Redesign Community Meeting, August 21
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Armany VILLA (A&B PO, Disorderly)
On July 28, 2018, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol in marked cruiser 783. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Armany VILLA (A&B PO, Disorderly)
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Walter ORELLANA (OUI Liquor, OUI Drugs, Unlicensed Op of MV)
On 7/28/2018, I (Officer Devin Schneider) was in full uniform while assigned to marked cruiser East-1, along with my partner Officer Kevin Goulart, while working the 4pm-12am shift. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Walter ORELLANA (OUI Liquor, OUI Drugs, Unlicensed Op of MV)
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Jordan YANDLE (Miscellaneous Statutory Viol & SPD Warrant)
Report entered by SPD Records Personnel based upon report by SHA (LC)”
The following is a brief summary of facts pertaining to incident #18044881.
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Nedjedla NHERISSON (A&B, Unarmed Assault to Rob x 2)
On July 29, 2018 I was in full uniform and assigned to Marked cruiser West 7. I was notified by dispatch, along with car West 6, Officer Nevin, that a larceny was in progress and the employee was being assaulted at 12xx Broadway, XXXX. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Nedjedla NHERISSON (A&B, Unarmed Assault to Rob x 2)
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Joao BONICENHA (PWID D, Distribute D)
The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident #18044624:
On Friday, July 27, 2018, I was working in the Somerville Police Drug Unit as Delta-18. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Joao BONICENHA (PWID D, Distribute D)
Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 7/23/18 – 7/29/18
Somerville’s New Gateway To The City
photo: Private locks on gates now keeping intruders and city officials out.
By William Tauro
Last week we wrote about and featured the senseless closing of the McGrath Highway bridge and tunnel and how its negative affect has impacted the Ward 2 neighborhood and businesses.
This week we’d like to take you inside that closed down tunnel and show you firsthand how a once vital roadway that provided the crucial bloodstream of traffic full of consumers and residents to and from the many businesses and homes in Ward 2 and now converted into a makeshift homeless shelter by its new inhabitants.
‘Seize the Summer’ at SomerStreets on Holland St., Sunday, August 5
Celebrate Free Open Streets event to feature live music, family-friendly activities, and more!
SOMERVILLE – Celebrate the season at “Seize the Summer,” the August installment of the City’s SomerStreets festival, on Sunday, August 5, from 2 to 6 p.m. between Davis Square and Teele Square on Holland Street. Continue reading ‘Seize the Summer’ at SomerStreets on Holland St., Sunday, August 5
Mayor’s Annual “Old Time” Picnic
By William Tauro
Join us for the Mayor’s Annual “Old Time” Picnic on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 – 11:00am – 2:00pm at Powderhouse Park.
SENATE PASSES BILL TO PROVIDE WARNING DURING SEWAGE SPILLS
SENATE PASSES BILL TO PROVIDE WARNING DURING SEWAGE SPILLS
The Massachusetts Senate passed S.2617, An Act promoting awareness of safe recreation in public waterways, filed by Senator Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville) and Representative Denise Provost (D-Somerville).
Continue reading SENATE PASSES BILL TO PROVIDE WARNING DURING SEWAGE SPILLS
UDPATE: Community Path (Buena Vista Rd. to Cambridge Line) to Close for Drainage, Retaining Wall Repairs Beginning July 30, 2018
This portion of the path expected to be closed for approximately three months during excavation. Detour routes available at www.somervillema.gov/detours
A new date for the closure of a portion of the Community Path (Buena Vista Road to the Cambridge City line) has been announced. The closure is now set to begin on July 30, 2018, and will last for approximately three months.
BREAKFAST AFTER THE BELL IN OUR SCHOOLS
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 37-0, approved and sent to the House a bill designed to boost participation rates in school breakfast programs in high-poverty schools.
ADOPTION OF ANIMALS USED IN RESEARCH NOW ALLOWED
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House a proposal that would require that animals used in research labs be allowed to be put up for adoption through animal rescue organizations, rather than being automatically euthanized.
Continue reading ADOPTION OF ANIMALS USED IN RESEARCH NOW ALLOWED
SENATE ALLOWS NEIGHBORHOODS TO BAND TOGETHER AND FORM A DISTRICT
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 27-10, approved a local option amendment allowing a city or town to authorize the creation of community benefit districts which would allow owners of contiguous property in a city or town to form a district and require property owners in that district to pay for additional services, improvements, events and other projects and activities within the district. The districts would be operated by a nonprofit board.
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MASSACHUSETTS SALES TAX HOLIDAY APPROVED
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 31-6, approved an amendment allowing consumers to buy most products that cost under $2,500 on Saturday, August 11 and Sunday, August 12 without paying the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax.
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT SURVEY COMING TO BAYSTATE
By Bob Katzen
The House 150-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill requiring all colleges and universities in the Bay State to biennially conduct a sexual misconduct climate survey of all students.
Continue reading SEXUAL MISCONDUCT SURVEY COMING TO BAYSTATE
CREDIT REPORTS MATTERS ON BEACON Hill
By Bob Katzen
The House 152-0, Senate 38-0, approved and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker legislation that would prohibit consumer reporting agencies, like Equifax, Experian and TransUnion from charging fees for freezing and unfreezing a person’s credit information. Under current law, companies can and have charged up to $5 per freeze or unfreeze.
Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 – Report No. 30 July 23-27, 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 July 23-27.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 – Report No. 30 July 23-27, 2018
OTHER EVENTS AND DATES IN SOMERVILLE
Through August 6: Pop-Up Somerville Library at Bow Market
There’s a pop-up library at Bow Market until August 6. The Somerville Public Library has carefully selected books for the pop-up, featuring favorite summer reads, gardening books, and other seasonal titles. It’s also hosting events such as sip & stitch, drop-in coding for kids, a kids book swap, and story times.
July 31: Davis Square Neighborhood Meeting
Somerville by Design is holding another meeting about the Davis Square Neighborhood Plan. Continue reading July 31: Davis Square Neighborhood Meeting
August 15: Deadline to Register for September’s Primary Election
Massachusetts is holding a primary election on September 4 to select candidates for this year’s November ballot. Continue reading August 15: Deadline to Register for September’s Primary Election
Conway Park Update
Weston & Sampson, the licensed site professionals conducting soil testing at Conway Park, has been at the park this month to gather soil samples. Continue reading Conway Park Update
Somerville Gallery Owner and Photographer is Artist of the Month
Betsy Lenora, owner of Blue Cloud Gallery in Ball Square, is July’s Artist of the Month. Continue reading Somerville Gallery Owner and Photographer is Artist of the Month
Somerville Stuffed Animal Sleepover Makes Splash Online
The Somerville Public Library’s recent stuffed animal sleepover has attracted significant social media attention. Metro Boston featured the event on its website, saying the library is getting “lots of love online.” Continue reading Somerville Stuffed Animal Sleepover Makes Splash Online
Somerville GLX Info Sessions
Construction on the Green Line Extension is underway. Continue reading Somerville GLX Info Sessions
Somerville Seize the Summer Festival on August 5
SomerStreets returns August 5 with the Seize the Summer festival. Continue reading Somerville Seize the Summer Festival on August 5
Curbside textile recycling is coming to Somerville
Starting July 30, you can donate old clothing, shoes, dishes, jewelry, drapes and other items by placing them curbside with your trash and recycling. Put them in one of the pink Simple Recycling bags you may have received in the mail.
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, July 30, the 211th day of 2018 with 154 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:33 and sunset is @ 8:07. 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: 1502 – Christopher Columbus landed at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off the coast of Honduras during his fourth voyage. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Letter to the Editor:Kittens Being Left In Shoeboxes Across City
Dear Editor,
Hi can you please please put something on your page. Or in your paper. Someone is leaving kittens in shoeboxes all around the city.
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