GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, August 31, the 233rd day of 2018 with 122 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:07 and sunset is @ 7:21. 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: 1823 – Ferdinand VII was restored to the throne of Spain when invited French forces entered Cadiz. The event is known as the Battle of Trocadero. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Photos by Mark Niedergang
By Judy Locchi Jacobs
Details of this past Wednesday night’s meeting at the Baptist Church on College Avenue, 6:00 p.m.
Those in attendance included about 100 residents living in the area of Wards 5, 6 and 7 which will be impacted by the road block due to GLX work on the tracks.
On Thursday, August 30, at 2:24 p.m., Kay Jewelers at Assembly Row was robbed by a white (tanned) male or light skinned Hispanic male. The suspect entered the store and handed a shopping bag to the manager, and told him to “Fill it!” The suspect displayed what appeared to be a 1911 .45 caliber style fire arm. Continue reading Somerville Police Searching for Assembly Row Armed Robbery Suspect
SOMERVILLE, Mass. (Aug. 29, 2018) – The Somerville Home, a licensed residential care facility for senior citizens, today announced the difficult decision to discontinue operations and close the building by the end of the year. The decision to close is voluntary and due to financial reasons. Continue reading The Somerville Home to Discontinue Operations, Close Residential Care Facility by End of 2018
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, August 30, the 232nd day of 2018 with 123 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:06 and sunset is @ 7:23. 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: 1146 – European leaders outlawed the crossbow. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By William Tauro
This painting is on the condo complex building that’s located at the intersection of Cross Street and Tufts Street in Somerville.
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
Its definitely time for a change statewide and well as in Somerville.
Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: A Vote for William Galvin is a Vote for Maria Curtatone!
By Matthew McLaughlin
On September 4th many involved citizens will go to the ballot booth to vote for highly publicized governor and congressional primaries. While people are motivated enough to vote the day after Labor Day for their candidates, even the most informed voter may have questions about other races on the ballot: “What on earth is a Registrar of Deeds? Continue reading Down Ticket Voting: Patalano for DA and Zakim for Sec of State
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, August 29, the 231st day of 2018 with 124 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:05 and sunset is @ 7:24. 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: 1828 – A patent was issued to Robert Turner for the self-regulating wagon brake. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Mary Murphy on her passing this past Sunday. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Mary Murphy
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
I see the Mayor wants to Boycott Samual Adams Beer. All because the owner had to nerve to have dinner with Trump, and say he liked the Tax Cuts. So he will destroy your business if you don’t follow his views. How democratic of him, another love everybody, all inclusive liberal. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Mayor’s Boycott of Samual Adams Beer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, August 28, the 230th day of 2018 with 125 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:04 and sunset is @ 7:26. 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: 1609 – Delaware Bay was discovered by Henry Hudson. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Stephanie Almeida, Joao Benevides, J Steve Dalrymple, Sue Barry, Jason Robert, Deb Shea Fede, Pat Tauro, Ace Thunder Buddy, Dave Oliveira, Michael A Gilberg, Linda Arias, Donald Cronin, CJ Byrd, Jeffrey Kuhner, Anthony Kalicki, John Zafiris, Teresa Marie Vellucci, Mike Podymaitis, Arthur Abeilice, Thomas Lynch, Krystil Arena Benoit, Michael Giacoppo, State Rep Christine Barber, Jay Kenny, Ronnie Tauro, Jenn Eleftherakis, Happy Birthday to twins Walter and Michael Sullivan, Happy 14th Birthday to Ashley Rebelo and Happy 9th Birthday to Smiley
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Risk level raised to high in 11 Greater Boston communities
BOSTON (August 27, 2018) – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced the fourth human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the state this year. The person is a woman in her 50s from Middlesex County who was never hospitalized for her illness. Three other cases were reported on Friday. Continue reading State Health Officials Announce Fourth Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week, Connie Lorenti
Continue reading THE SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY SPECIAL PERSON OF THE WEEK:CONNIE LORENTI
Beginning in late 2018, the Broadway Bridge (between Boston Ave. and Cedar St.) will close for one full year to vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic as part of ongoing construction for the Green Line Extension project (GLX).
Broadway/Ball Square Bridge, GLX train
In this issue:
• Broadway/Ball Square Bridge closure and detour routes community meeting this Wednesday, August 29 6 PM at Community Baptist Church, 31 College Ave, Davis Square;
• Cedar Street chicanes, bumpouts and roadway
Broadway/Ball Square Bridge closure and detour routes community meeting this Wednesday, August 29, 6 PM at Community Baptist Church, 31 College Ave, Davis Square; update on detour routes and my concerns Continue reading Mark Niedergang, Ward 5 Alderman on:Broadway/Ball Sq Bridge closure meeting Weds. Aug 29; Cedar St chicanes, bumpouts & roadway
On August 26, 2018 at about 4:40 PM, Officer C. Collette (West 7) and I (Mark Nevin / West 6) were dispatched to the CVS Drug Store in Davis Square in response to a complaint about loiterers blocking the store entrance and the sidewalk.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Kyle WRIGHT (VCO Open Container)
On August 21, 2018, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol in marked cruiser East 1. At 1:00pm, I was dispatched, along with Officer Shaun Clark (East 4) to x Franklin St for the report of two unwanted homeless males on the property.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Leodan SALMERON-MOLINA (VCO Open Container)
On the morning of August 21, 2018 at approx. 12:30 AM I was assigned to routine uniform patrol in unit West five. I along with Off. P Beckford in W6 were dispatched to 7X Pearson Ave. for a group of intoxicated people making noise in the middle of the street. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Christina MULHERN (Disorderly, Resisting Arrest)
On 8/23/2018, I, Officer Devin Schneider, was in full uniform while assigned to marked unit East-1 during the 4pm-12am shift. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Matthew EARNER (Shoplifting, Resisting Arrest) at KMart
On Thursday, August 23, 2018, I was assigned to marked unit East-4 and on routine patrol. At approximately 10:14 am, I was sitting at the traffic light located at Broadway and McGrath Highway (Both public ways within the City of Somerville). Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Victor ROMERO (Op MV with License Suspended)
On August 23, 2018, at approximately 11:00 hours, I was notified by area loss prevention that a known shoplifter was in the area, and had been seen walking near TJ Maxx and Burlington Coat Factory. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Juan MOLINA (Shoplifting, Common & Notorious Thief) at Assembly Row
The following is a summary of the facts pertaining to incident# 18050402:
On August 23, 2018, at approximately 2315 hours, I, Ofc. Jean-Jacques (W7), was dispatched to 1145 Broadway for a drunk person in the middle of Broadway. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Jose OVIEDO (VCO Open Container)
By William Tauro
This past Wednesday the city of Somerville Department of Public Works Commissioner Stan Koty along with other staff members, Somerville DPW workers, State officials and inspectors as well as police met beneath the McGrath Highway overpass in the closed off tunnel next to the closed off offramp to discuss strategies, evaluate the situation and come up with a plan. Continue reading City, State, Environmentalist Officials Not Sure What To Do In Somerville Tunnel Fiasco?
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, August 27, the 229th day of 2018 with 126 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:03 and sunset is @ 7:28. 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: 1660 – The books of John Milton were burned in London due to his attacks on King Charles II.
1789 – The Declaration of the Rights of Man was adopted by the French National Assembly. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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By Bob Katzen
The House 149-1, Senate 32-4, overrode Gov. Baker’s $1.2 million veto reduction (from $282.6 million to 281.4 million) in funding for the Massachusetts State Police to mostly fund additional state police patrols at various locations across the state. Continue reading HOUSE/SENATE OVERRIDE GOV VETO $3.1 MILLION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
By Bob Katzen
The House 149-1, Senate 36-1, overrode Gov. Baker’s $3.9 million veto reduction (from $27.3 million to $23.4 million) in funding for fire departments across the state. Continue reading SENATE OVERRIDE ON $3.9 MILLION FOR FIRE SERVICES GOV VETO
By Bob Katzen
The House 141-8, Senate 37-0 overrode Gov. Baker’s $2 million veto reduction (from $16 million to $14 million) in funding for the Mass Cultural Council. According to its website, the council is “ state agency that promotes excellence, inclusion, education and diversity in the arts, humanities, and sciences to foster a rich cultural life for all Massachusetts residents and contributes to the vitality of our communities and economy.”
Continue reading SENATE OVERRIDES $2 MILLION FOR MASS CULTURAL COUNCIL VETO
By Bob Katzen
Legislation that would ban elephant acts from being used in traveling circuses and other shows in Massachusetts (H 418) is stuck in the House Ways and Means Committee where it has been since it received a favorable report from the Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture almost a year ago on October 17. Violators would be fined between $500 and $10,000. Continue reading BEACON HILL TALKS ON BAN ELEPHANTS AND EXOTIC ANIMALS FROM CIRCUSES
By Bob Katzen
The Baker Administration announced today that seat belt use in Massachusetts rose by nearly 8 percent (from 73.7 percent to 81.6 percent) from 2017 to 2018. The study was conducted by the University of Massachusetts Traffic Safety Research Program. The survey estimates 115 lives were saved by seat belts in Massachusetts in 2016, but 45 additional lives would have saved at a use rate of 100 percent.
By Bob Katzen
A group including Education Secretary James Peyser, Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders, Public Safety and Security Secretary Daniel Bennett, and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Jeff Riley joined Gov. Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito at a School Safety Roundtable to discuss Baker’s recently-filed $72 million School Safety Package. Mental health experts, police chiefs and school superintendents joined the discussion. Continue reading SCHOOL SAFETY DISCUSSION ON BEACON HILL
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators and representatives’ votes on recent roll calls on overriding Gov. Charlie Baker’s vetoes of items in the $41.88 billion fiscal 2019 state budget. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 – Report No. 34 August 20-24, 2018
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, August 26, the 228th day of 2018 with 127 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:02 and sunset is @ 7:29. The Full Sturgeon Moon is exact @ 7:57 AM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 55 B.C. – Britain was invaded by Roman forces under Julius Caesar. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Over the last four years, $650,000 has been made available to District Attorneys to support victims and witnesses. The funds can be used to pay for a moving van, change locks, or other measures to make sure victims feel safe. Continue reading Elect Donna Patalano Middlesex Disritct Attorny
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, August 25, the 227th day of 2018 with 128 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:01 and sunset is @ 7:31. 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: 1718 – Hundreds of colonists from France arrived in Louisiana. Some settled in present-day New Orleans. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
The Somerville Museum invites applications for public exhibits at the museum. Two community curators will be selected and will receive a seed grant of $2,500 and exhibit space in the galleries at 1 Westwood Road. Continue reading Somerville Apply for a 2018 Community Curator Grant!
Hi Billy,
Quick question. Did Joey let all the meter maids in the city go. I have called 311 a few times on a car that’s parked on Spencer ave every day and all weekend with an expired Cambridge visiting pass. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Car with Expired Cambridge Visiting Pass Here too Long!
Trustees to manage Jobs Creation and Retention Trust fund, work with stakeholders to implement workforce development strategies, and more Continue reading Somerville Now Accepting Applications for Newly Established Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board of Trustees
Time to mark your calendars!
The 43rd annual 43rd Annual Massachusetts Motorcycle Association Toy Ride is quickly approaching! Continue reading 43rd Annual Massachusetts Motorcycle Association Toy Ride
Audit Found Confusion and Lax Oversight in the State’s Agricultural Preservation Program Continue reading Auditor Bump Calls for Greater Oversight, Predictability, and Transparency in Farmland Preservation
Task Force will identify and recommend policies and safety improvements to be included in Vision Zero Action Plan. Continue reading Somerville Seeks Members and Advisors for Vision Zero Task Force
Zones aim to eliminate double-parking in traffic lanes and increase safety for all modes of transportation Continue reading New Passenger Drop-off, Pickup Zones Established in Union Square
Former Mayor Gen Brune, former Ward three Alderman Bob McWatters, and former At Large Alderman Jack Connolly are hosting campaign rally Wed 8/29/18 5:30 PM-7;30pm @ Sally O’Briens Pub 335 Somerville Ave (Union Sq) for current Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan. All are welcome to attend!
The City’s annual vigil walk, in honor of the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at 6 p.m. Continue reading Annual 9/11 Vigil Walk Scheduled in Somerville
Polling locations are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Don’t forget to come out and cast a ballot!
Click link below to see schedules:
Writer Anna M Warrock is the Somerville Arts Council’s August artist of the month. In an interview, Continue reading Somerville August Artist of the Month
The presence of the emerald ash borer (EAB) beetle has been confirmed in Somerville. Continue reading Emerald Ash Borer Beetle Found in Somerville
Applications for four condos (three two-bedroom units and one one-bedroom unit) at 353 Summer Street being sold Continue reading Somerville Four Condos for Sale to Income-Eligible Households
The City of Somerville is seeking six members for the newly formed Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board of Trustees and members for the Vision Zero Task Force. Continue reading Somerville Members Sought for Jobs Board and Vision Zero Task Force
International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31 and September is National Recovery Month. Here are some ways you can join the City in raising awareness of the disease of addiction and offering support and hope for recovery: Continue reading International Overdose Awareness Day
Well? Do You? No, your eyes are not playing tricks on you.
Continue reading Somerville Twins Star in Boston College/Boston University YouTube Video
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, August 24, the 226th day of 2018 with 129 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:59 and sunset is @ 7:31. 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: 0079 – Mount Vesuvius erupted killing approximately 20,000 people. The cities of Pompeii, Stabiae and Herculaneum were buried in volcanic ash. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, August 23, the 225th day of 2018 with 130 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:58 and sunset is @ 7:34. 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: 1838 – The first class graduated from Mount Holyoke Female Seminary in South Hadley, MA. It was one of the first colleges for women. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
City Hall to Be Lit with Purple Lights; Ceremony to Place 157 Flags for Those Lost to Overdose; Communitywide Call for all to Display Purple
Continue reading CALL TO LIGHT UP SOMERVILLE PURPLE FOR OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY, 8/31, & MORE
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, August 22, the 224th day of 2018 with 131 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:57 and sunset is @ 7:36. 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: 1485 – The War of the Roses ended with the death of England’s King Richard III. He was killed in the Battle of Bosworth Field. His successor was Henry V II. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By William Tauro
Somerville Police Officers Ashley Catatao and Nicholas Stiles were assigned to tree removal detail located on Powderhouse Boulevard this past Tuesday
Its absurb. A major commuting artery will be closed for an entire year?!! Where is the traffic count data? This is the only direct route for anyone on winter hill commuting to Belmont and Arlington. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Concerns Over Ball Square Bridge Closing
Concerned about the Broadway/Ball Square bridge closure for a year starting around November 2018? I am, and you should be if you live anywhere near Ball Square or pass through there. Continue reading Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang on Broadway/Ball Square Bridge Closing
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Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Michael Ferreira, Gary Gartland, Anthony John Boyd Jr., Larry Rogers, JoAnn Eichelroth, Kathleen Clinton, Bob Wilson, Ron Draper, Carol Allen, Ken Salvato, Sandy Pinto, Scott Simo Simas, Bill Monahan, Anthony Ward GiGante, Celeste Pepper Hamel, Judy Demerchant, Darlene Marie, Myriam Abeilice, John MacGillivray, Alfred Martins, Stan Boliver, Michael Anthony Demarco, Nick Doucette, Happy 14th Birthday to Ava Loren Hardy and Stephen Scarpa, Happy 80th Birthday to SR Joao Ramos and Happy Birthday to Aunt Joan!
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Provision requires standards for gas companies to identify, measure, and report leaked gas
In a win for fixing gas leaks and for the Commonwealth’s clean energy future, State Representative Christine Barber of Somerville and Medford successfully secured a provision in the legislature’s recent clean energy legislation that defines lost and unaccounted for (LAUF) gas—the gas that consumers pay for, but is leaked unburned into the atmosphere from old pipes—and requires the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities to issue uniform standards for gas companies to identify, measure, and report amounts of leaked gas.
Continue reading REP. BARBER SECURES GAS LEAKS REPORTING PROVISION IN CLEAN ENERGY BILL
Black swallow-wort is an invasive plant species that can interfere with monarch butterfly reproduction. Continue reading Now’s the Time to Get Rid of Black Swallow-wort
Although we don’t have the exact timeline yet, we know the first bridge closure associated with Green Line Extension work is coming later this year for the Broadway Bridge. Continue reading Green Line Extension Community Meeting
This month three new murals are being painted in East Somerville and Union Square. Internationally renowned artists David Zayas, Angurria, and Marka27 will be painting new public art at 2 Union Square, 46 Broadway, and 112 Broadway from August 21 through August 31. The Arts Council has also organized two events to celebrate Somerville’s newest public art:
We’re just a couple weeks away from a rash of Storrowings, Allston Christmas, and everything else that comes with September 1 in the Greater Boston area. We know moving isn’t fun, but we hope some of these tips and resources will make things a little less stressful for you: Continue reading Somerville Moving Resources
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
I’d like to comment on the drinking party!
The SPD won’t t do anything. If the mayor says “jump” they jump! Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Comments on M. Curtatone’s Party
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
I Don’t Comment Much, But Here Goes!!!!
I want to say that Somerville is going to the “Dogs” but I can’t even say that!!! We have an injured pigeon in the bush at the front of the building. I thought I would call Animal Control and have them come and pick it up. Good luck getting to speak to a live person at Animal Control. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:City Going to the Dogs
By William Tauro
Well it’s been over two months now since the South Middlesex County Registrar of Deeds Maria Curtatone’s underage drinkfest took place and still no arrests, no suspects and absolutely nothing being done.
Continue reading Where Is The Outrage Over Somerville’s Dirty Deeds
The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident #18049236:
On August 17th, 2018 Narcotics Detectives received information from Detective James Hyde that a Mr. XXXX suffered a fatal overdose. Detective Hyde also stated that XXXX’s brother, XXXX, was likely going to seek retribution for his death.
On 8/17/2018, I (Officer Devin Schneider) was in full uniform while assigned to marked cruiser East-1 during the 8am-4pm shift. The following report is a summary of the events as I witnessed them that day, as they pertain to incident #18049070: Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Michael O’LEARY (B&E MV, RSP, Attempt to Commit Crime)
The following is a brief summary of the events pertaining to this incident.
On Wednesday, 8/15/2018, I, Officer DiFava was on duty for the Somerville Police operating marked cruiser 786. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Jonathon DENNING (B&E MV, A&B DW, PWID D, Possess C)
WOBURN – These indictments were handed down between July 12 and August 9, 2018. Defendants are listed by towns where alleged offenses occurred. Defendants without a hometown listed do not have a last known address. These charges are allegations and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, August 20, the 232nd day of 2018 with 133 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:55 and sunset is @ 7:39. 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: 1741 – Danish navigator Vitus Jonas Bering discovered Alaska. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:. Jennifer Blundell
Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Jennifer Blundell
By Bob Katzen
In another ceremonial signing, Gov. Baker signed a bill aimed at combatting the opioid problem in the Bay State by addressing opioid addiction, prevention and treatment. Continue reading GOVERNOR SIGNS BILL TO COMBAT OPIOIDS
By Bob Katzen
Gov. Baker signed into law a bill requiring the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to conduct an assessment of all state programs that address Alzheimer’s disease and to create and maintain an integrated state plan to address and assist in the treatment of Alzheimer’s. The ceremonial signing took place during an event at the Alzheimer’s Association in Waltham. Continue reading GOVERNOR SIGNS ALZHEIMER’S BILL INTO LAW
By Bob Katzen
The House approved a Senate-approved bill that would require all MBTA buses to annually honor Rosa Parks on their LED display or on a decal in the front left window during Black History Month of February.
Continue reading MASS HOUSE APPROVES MBTA BUSES TO HONOR ROSA PARKS EVERY FEBRUARY
By Bob Katzen
House 149-0, Senate 31-5 overrode Gov. Baker’s $250,000 veto reduction (from $500,000 to $250,000) for stroke treatment and prevention programs including a $100,000 reduction in funding to educate the public on the signs and symptoms of stroke with a focus on communities that have the highest incidence of stroke.
Continue reading SENATE, HOUSE OVERRIDE $250,000 FOR STROKE PROGRAMS
by Bob Katzen
The House 123-26, Senate 35-1, overrode Gov. Baker’s $150,000 million veto reduction (from $300,000 to $150,000) in funding for the Forsyth Institute’s Center for Children’s Oral Health to expand the Forsyth Kids program focused on children and adolescents and to study the emerging association between oral health status and academic performance.
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators and representatives’ votes on recent roll calls on overriding Gov. Charlie Baker’s vetoes of items in the $41.88 billion fiscal 2019 state budget.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 – Report No. 33 August 13-17, 2018
Although timelines are subject to change, current plans for construction of the Green Line Extension (GLX) call for the full closure of the Broadway Bridge, just east of Ball Square, for one full year beginning in late 2018. While the bridge is closed, detours will be in place for cars, bikes, pedestrians, and MBTA bus routes 80 and 89. Continue reading GLX Community Meeting to Discuss Upcoming Bridge Closures, August 29
Two murals to be added in East Somerville, one in Union Square
Celebrations planned in August to unveil new work & honor artists Continue reading Local & International Artists to Create New Murals in Somerville this August
Hello Friends of East Somerville Main Streets,
Want to lend a hand at Race to the Row?
Thursday October 25th, 2018 at the Mount Vernon Restaurant 14 Broadway Somerville, Massachusetts
A Night of Spiritual Tarot and Mediumship Gallery Readings In Somerville with the talented Linda Gail Medium & Kristin Ann Psychic/Tarot
Continue reading A Night Of Spiritual Tarot And Mediumship Gallery Readings In Somerville
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, August 19, the 231st day of 2018 with 134 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:54 and sunset is @ 7:40. 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: 1812 – “Old Ironsides” (the USS Constitution) won a battle against the British frigate Guerriere east of Nova Scotia. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, August 18, the 230th day of 2018 with 135 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:53 and sunset is @ 7:42. 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: 1227 – The Mongol conqueror Ghengis Khan died. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Good news: the Hoyt Sullivan Playground will be reopening! Come to the ribbon cutting on Fri., Aug 24th at 9 am. Continue reading A Message From Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, August 17, the 229th day of 2018 with 136 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:52 and sunset is @ 7:43. 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: 1790 – The capital city of the U.S. moved to Philadelphia from New York City. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
SOMERVILLE-This past week, the Somerville Kiwanis Club wrapped up their month-long drive to collect school supplies for local children in need. Continue reading Somerville Kiwanis Club Provides School Supplies for Local Children
Good morning Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
I was on Facebook and noticed that Congressman Jim McGovern took Mayor Joe Curtatone on a trip to Central America. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Is Mayor Curtatone Eyeing Senator Elizabeth Warren’s Senate Seat?
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, August 16, the 228th day of 2018 with 137 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:51 and sunset is @ 7:45. 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: 1777 – During the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Bennington took place. New England’s minutemen routed the British regulars.
1812 – Detroit fell to Indian and British troops in the War of 1812. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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Somerville Traffic & Parking’s Parking Control Officer Lee Anderson makes his daily rounds around Assembly Row and our city’s pets with passion. Continue reading ASSEMBLY PAWS, PAVEMENT and LEE!
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Mike Fitzgerald, Meredith Lerner Moghimi, Karen Lampedecchio, Aaron Lewis, Bert Oliveira, Richard Foscarota, Michael Scarpa, Dawn Silvestri-See, Ellen Wright, Frank Corbin, Rich Clark, Adam Knight, Courtney O’keefe, Judy Locchi Jacobs, Marina Centofanti Monteiro, Anita Dill Fusco, Shannon Hardy, Pat Ng, Paul Pascucci and Happy Birthday to little Joel Mbah
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Its nice to know that Mayor Joe is in the other side of the world on the equator in Honduras and El Salvador with another liberal hack Congressman McGovern stirring up more political rant. Continue reading Newstalk SpeakUp Loud Issues for August 17th 2018 with Billy Tauro
Enjoy an afternoon of music, food, comedy, magic, and community at ArtFarm. Beer will also be available to Somer Fest 2018 attendees who are 21 and older
At the end of 2017 the City and Cambridge Health Alliance put out The Wellbeing of Somerville report, which contains data about the health and wellbeing of Somerville residents. As a follow-up to that report, we’ve also put out a survey to better understand what Somerville residents need to live their healthiest lives. Continue reading Data Download: Women’s Health Edition
Applications will be available Monday, August 13, for an affordable homeownership opportunity at 88 Wheatland Street. The two-bedroom condo can be purchased by eligible householdes with income at or below 80% of the area median income. The unit’s sale price is $138,301 and there is a monthly condo fee of $400.
Continue reading Affordable Homeownership Application Available Monday
In 2016 we launched a new City website designed to make it easier for folks to find what they’re looking for and to work on a variety of devices. We want to make sure the site continues to be the best it can be and we need your help. If you can spare a few hours on the evening of Wednesday, August 22, we’d love to hear your feedback. Information gathered during this session will be used to influence possible changes and updates to the website.
Election Workers Needed
The Elections Department is still looking for folks interested in working at polling locations during the Tuesday, September 4, primary election. Polling place workers check voters in and out and help the day run smoothly. Anyone who is a registered voter in Massachusetts is eligible to apply. Continue reading Somerville Election Workers Needed
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Emmet F. Smith “Frank”
By William Tauro
This past Saturday at the State House in Boston, longtime Somerville resident Emmet F. Smith “Frank” was presented the “Ambassador for Peace Medal” in recognition for his services in the Korean War.
Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Emmet F. Smith “Frank”
By William Tauro
The latest in the destruction of local businesses in Somerville has struck again last week this time in Union Square.
Continue reading Bicycle Racks Hurting Local Somerville Businesses
By William Tauro
Last month a woman walked into LBC Boutique located at 260 Elm Street #109 in Somerville’s Davis Square and for $50. pawned a rare stolen $250,000 violin that was insured for $200,000.
Continue reading $250,000 Stolen Violin Bought By Somerville PawnShop For $50
On Monday, August 08, 2018, while on full uniform patrol in marked unit 784, I (Officer Patrick Canty) was on routine patrol at Pearl Street and McGrath Highway, when I randomly queried Ma Tag xxxx. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Rodrigo SETTE-DE AGUIAR (Operate MV w/Revoked License as HTO, Attaching Wrong MV Plates, A&B PO, Resisting Arrest…)
The following is a brief summary of the incident. It does not contain every minute detail of the arrest. On the above date and time, while assigned to the Somerville P.D. Narcotics Unit, working in an undercover capacity, operating an unmarked motor vehicle, I observed XXXX and an unidentifiable W/M walking westerly on Broadway from Franklin St. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Cody DOMINGS (Drug Possess A, Resisting & Everett Warrant)
On 8/10/2018, I (Officer Devin Schneider) was in full uniform while assigned to marked cruiser East-1 during the 8am-4pm shift. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Richard DALIO (Larceny Under; Boston & Cambridge Warrants)
On August 10, 2018 at about 9:10 AM, Officer Mark DiFava was working at a nearby detail and was flagged down by a citizen who notified him about a man sleeping on a bench in front of the MBTA station on Holland Street. He was concerned for his welfare. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Stephen REMICK (A&B PO, Disorderly, Threat to Commit Crime)
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HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION
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Unfortunately, despite all of our efforts, there is always a risk that third parties may unlawfully intercept transmissions. This reality is true of all Internet use. As a result, we cannot ensure the security of any information you transmit, and you transmit all information at your own risk.
HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We collect personal information primarily to make our services more rewarding for you to use. We usually use this information for internal purposes, such as studying our customers' preferences. We may also use your information to contact you for account and promotional purposes.
WHO VIEWS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may share your personal information with companies that perform services for us, such as delivering packages, sending postal mail and e-mails, processing credit card payments, investigating fraudulent activity, and providing customer service. They have access to personal information needed to perform their functions, but may not disclose your personally identifiable information for other purposes. Some personal information is stored on servers owned by other companies. Only our personel and our websites have the right to access this information. We do not currently sell or license personal information and have no plans to do so. Your personal information will only be used by this site.
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MAKING A PURCHASE
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