By Bob Katzen
The Senate approved 37-0, House approved on a voice vote without a roll call and the governor signed into law an amendment to the 1988 law that prohibits police officers and firefighters from using any tobacco products and results in the automatic firing of anyone who violates the policy.
By Bob Katzen
The House 37-114, Senate 30-7, rejected Gov. Baker’s amendments to a bill that repeals the current law that denies welfare benefits to children conceived while – or soon after – the family began receiving the benefits.
Continue reading HOUSE REJECTS CAP ON WELFARE BENEFIT FOR KIDS
By Bob Katzen
The House 150-1, Senate 36-0, approved and Gov. Baker signed into law a clean energy bill that increases the renewable portfolio standard (RPS) by 1 percent until the end of 2019, then by 2 percent each year until the end of 2029, and then back to 1 percent indefinitely. The RPS governs the amount of clean energy that utilities must purchase and integrate into the state’s energy system.
Continue reading MASSACHUSETTS SENATE APPROVES CLEAN ENERGY LAW
By Bob Katzen
The House 151-0, Senate 37-0, approved and the governor signed into law legislation designed to protect cats and dogs. Provisions double the hit and run penalty for an accident involving cats and dogs; permit animal abuse to be reported by Department of Children and Families, the Department of Elder Affairs and Disabled Persons Protection Commission employees; and add animal control officers as mandatory reporters of child abuse, elder abuse and abuse against disabled persons.
By Bob Katzen
The House 151-0, Senate 37-0, approved and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker a bill that makes changes in the current law that all public schools must provide instruction in American history and civics. Continue reading MASS SENATE CHANGES CIVICS EDUCATION
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, August 13, the 225th day of 2018 with 140 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:48 and sunset is @ 7:49. 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: 1521 – Present day Mexico City was captured by Spanish conqueror Hernando Cortez from the Aztec Indians. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Pre-lottery applications available August 13, due August 20 Continue reading AFFORDABLE RE-SALE HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT 88 WHEATLAND STREET
Legislation to help the hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia and their families was signed into law yesterday by Governor Charlie Baker.
Continue reading LEGISLATION TO HELP FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH ALZHEIMER’S SIGNED INTO LAW
The 6th annual Race to the Row at Assembly Square is quickly approaching! This year’s Race to the Row on Sunday, August 26th will include a number of events through Assembly Square and along the Mystic River.
Continue reading East Somerville Main Streets 2018 Race to the Row – August 26!
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators and representatives’ votes on recent roll calls.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 – Report No. 32 August 6-10, 2018
in 3 locations:Nave Gallery, Brickbottom Gallery, Washington St. Gallery
(Somerville, MA) Since 2013, the Somerville Toy Camera Festival (STCF) has celebrated the quirky and creative results that can happen when photographers are compelled to loosen their controls, submit to the light, and embrace the accidental. Continue reading 6th Annual Somerville Toy Camera Festival September 6-October 13, 2018
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, August 12, the 224th day of 2018 with 141 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:47 and sunset is @ 7:51. 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: 1676 – “King Phillip’s War” came to an end with the killing of Indian chief King Phillip. The war between the Indians and the Europeans lasted for two years.
1851 – Isaac Singer was issued a patent on the double-headed sewing machine.
1865 – Disinfectant was used for the first time during surgery by Joseph Lister.
1867 – U.S. President Andrew Johnson sparked a move to impeach him when he defied Congress by suspending Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton.
1877 – Thomas Edison invented the phonograph and made the first sound recording.
1879 – The first National Archery Association tournament took place in Chicago, IL.
1898 – The Spanish-American War was ended with the signing of the peace protocol. The U.S. acquired Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Hawaii was also annexed.
1915 – “Of Human Bondage” by William Somerset Maugham was first published.
1918 – Regular airmail service began between Washington, DC, and New York City.
1937 – Red Skelton appeared on network radio for the first time on the “Rudy Vallee Show” on NBC.
1939 – “The Wizard of Oz” premiered in Oconomowoc, WI. Judy Garland became famous for the movie’s song “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” The movie premiered in Hollywood on August 15th.
1953 – The Soviet Union secretly tested its first hydrogen bomb.
1960 – The balloon satellite Echo One was launched by the U.S. from Cape Canaveral, FL. It was the first communications satellite.
1962 – The Soviet Union launched Pavel Popovich into orbit. Popovich and Andrian Nikolayev, who was launch a day before, both landed on August 15.
1964 – Mickey Mantle set a major league baseball record when he hit home runs from both the left and ride sides of the plate in the same game.
1969 – The Boston Celtics were sold for $6 million. At the time it was the highest price paid for a pro basketball team.
1973 – Jack Nicklaus won his 14th major golf title. The win broke the record that had been held by Bobby Jones for 50 years.
1977 – The space shuttle Enterprise passed its first solo flight test.
1981 – IBM unveiled its first PC.
1986 – It was announced by NASA that they had selected a new rocket design for the space shuttle. The move was made in an effort at correcting the flaws that were believed to have been responsible for the Challenger disaster.
1986 – Rod Carew became the first player in the history of the California Angels franchise to have his uniform (#29) retired.
1988 – The movie “The Last Temptation of Christ” opened.
1992 – The U.S., Canada, and Mexico announced that the North American Free Trade Agreement had been created after 14 months of negotiations.
1993 – U.S. President Clinton lifted the ban on rehiring air traffic controllers that had been fired for going on strike in 1981.
1994 – Major league baseball players went on strike rather than allow team owners to limit their salaries. The strike lasted for 232 days. As a result, the World Series was wiped out for the first time in 90 years.
1998 – Swiss banks agreed to pay $1.25 billion as restitution to World War II Holocaust victims.
1999 – Hang Thu Thi Ngyuen shot an arrow from a bow with her feet on “Guinness World Records: Primetime” and hit a target that was 16 feet and 5 inches away.
2000 – The Russian nuclear submarine Kursk sank and its 118-man crew died during naval exercises in the Barents Sea.
2004 – The California Supreme Court voided the nearly 4,000 same-sex marriages that had been sanctioned in San Francisco earlier in the year.
2008 – Russia halted its five-day assault on Georgia.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, August 11, the 223rd day of 2018 with 142 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:46 and sunset is @ 7:52. The New Moon is exact at 5:59 AM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1860 – The first successful silver mill in America began operations. The mill was in Virginia City, NV. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
This past week Somerville City Hall welcomed our retired police officers as Special Officers. There are more than 200 years of police experience in this group. These retired police officers want to continue serving Somerville and we are proud of them continuing their commitment to this city. (L to R: Officers; E.Nadile, M.Ameral, M.Cabral, N.Stiles, J.Macarelli, B.Campbell, S.Gamble) #spdproud
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, August 10, the 222nd day of 2018 with 143 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:45 and sunset is @ 7:53. 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: 1792 – King Louis XVI was taken into custody by mobs during the French Revolution. He was executed the following January after being put on trial for treason. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, August 09, the 221st day of 2018 with 144 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:43 and sunset is @ 7:55. 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: 1790 – The Columbia returned to Boston Harbor after a three-year voyage. It was the first ship to carry the American flag around the world. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, August 08, the 220th day of 2018 with 145 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:42 and sunset is @ 7:56. 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: 1356 – Edward “the Black Prince” began a raid north from Aquitaine. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By William Tauro
There was fun night and a cool visit at the Somerville Lion’s Club meeting at the Mount Vernon this past Tuesday night.
Continue reading Somerville Lions Club Gets Visitation From Country of Luxembourg
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, August 07, the 219th day of 2018 with 146 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:41 and sunset is @ 7:57. 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: 1789 – The U.S. War Department was established by the U.S. Congress. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Click on link below to read:August 7th, 2018 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online August 7th, 2018 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online (1)
Mary Dober, Joann Gallo, Hazel Evans and Teresa Connolly, four lovely ladies dedicated to this city and help make it the fine city that it is!
Turn your favorite photos into “Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments!”
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Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Karen McLaughlin, Ned Piazza, Timothy McKenzie, Lucinda Catino, John Fiorentino, Meredith Canavan, Patti Splaile Crowley, Nick Lanzilli, Donna Fazio, Kaitlin Norton, Vincent Chia, Ronnie Sousa, Joseph Benedetto, Brian Novak, Karen Haley, Lainie Dellorfano, Sandra Cowie, Jerry Carvalho, Billy Consolo, Henry Lima, Larry Burke, Lisamarie Tauro, Aaron Ciccariello, Anthony Boyd and Brandon Wilson
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Seeing something that doesn’t look right? Send us your letters to the editor and Somerville Speakup Line complaints exposing what you believe isn’t right for the world to see and make a difference!
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By William Tauro
Hundreds gathered this past Sunday to participate in this year’s Seize the Summer @ SomerStreets 2018.
The annual event took place on Holland Street between Davis & Teele Square.
Continue reading Seize the Summer @ SomerStreets 2018 in Somerville
Credit to Strong Commitment to the Environment and Building our Green Economy
BOSTON – The Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund PAC has endorsed Representative Christine Barber of Somerville in the election for the 34st Middlesex State Representative district, a credit to her commitment to the environment.
On Sunday, August 05, 2018, at approximately 12:30 A.M., while responding to a call for service (18046420) in the area Flint Street, I observed a gray Subaru bearing Massachusetts registration xxxx strike a red Nissan Altima bearing Massachusetts registration xxxx. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Carlos RODRIGUEZ-CARTAGENA (Leave Scene Prop Damage, Unlicensed MV Op)
On August 4, 2018 at about 11:45 AM, I (Officer Mark Nevin / West 5) was dispatched to the MBTA station on College Avenue in response to a report of a woman removing her clothes. The woman was reported to be wearing only two items at the moment. Officer Paul Anderson (West 5) and EMS were also dispatched. The following is a summary of the incident.
On August 3rd, 2018, I, Officer James Torres, was in full-uniform, while assigned to marked unit East 2, while working the first half shift. At approximately 11:21 PM, I, along with Officer Eric Ubeda (Sector East), were dispatched to 185 Somerville Avenue (Burger King) for a report of an unwanted in the drive thru, refusing to leave.
On August 3, 2018, while assigned to marked unit East-3, I was travelling on Washington Street, a public way in the city of Somerville. At the intersection of Washington and McGrath, I was behind a motor vehicle bearing MA xxxx at the red light. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Eduardo GARCIA (OUI Liquor, Negligent Op of MV & Chelsea Warrant)
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Jamal HAYWOOD (Utter & Poss Counterfeit Notes & Boston Warrant)
On Friday, August 03, 2018, Officer Kevin Goulart of the Somerville Police Department was assigned to marked unit East-1 along with his partner, Officer Devin Schneider. At approximately 8:01 PM, they were dispatched to Dunkin Donuts on a report of someone in the store who had passed counterfeit money.
On August 3, 2018, at approximately 16:40 hours, I was contacted by Kmart Loss Prevention Officer, XXXX, requesting assistance with a male he believed to be dealing narcotics in Kmart. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Dante QUINN (Drug Distribute B x 3, Drug Possess A) Dealing Drugs In Kmart
Our 7th Annual Corn Toss Tournament will be held on September 15 (rain date the 16th). Continue reading Ryan Harrington Foundation 7th Annual Corn Toss Tournament – September 15
It’s kid vs grown-up for household bragging rights when guests compete in the second annual Kid vs. Grown-Up challenge at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston. This time, the theme will be to build things that are inspired by the new The Great LEGO® Race VR Experience!
Many believe that creativity declines with age and that kids have the upper hand when it comes to imagination and we’re putting that to the test every weekend in August, beginning Sat. August 4 and running through August 25 & 26. Kids and grown-ups can show off their building skill in a bricktastic creativity battle with one grand prize winner being named at the end of the month. The winner will receive ultimate bragging rights, a private build session with a Megan Amaral, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston’s Master Model Builder and a LEGO® trophy.
The build challenges will be held throughout the weekend and judged by Megan and attraction staff who will decide who has the winning imagination. One winner will be announced the week of August 27th.
Admission is required to access The Great LEGO® Race VR Experience and the cost is $5, which is in addition to the admission price. The VR Experience was designed for guests six years old and older. For guests that would like to participate in the Kid vs Grown-Up Challenge, but not go on the VR Experience, they will be able to watch a short video of The Great LEGO® Race to help inspire their builds. More information can be found at https://boston.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/whats-inside/events/kids-vs-grownups/
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston opens daily at 10:00 am and advance tickets are suggested to guarantee admission and can be purchased online at www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/boston.
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, August 06, the 218th day of 2018 with 147 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:40 and sunset is @ 7:59. 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: 1787 – At the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia debate began on the first draft of the U.S. Constitution. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Ignite! A Global Street Food and Fire Festival celebrates Union Square’s international food landscape amid live performances, including fire eaters. The festival also supports the Somerville Homeless Coalition. Some of Union Square’s favorite restaurants will be selling street food.
Somerville is one of five communities across the United States chosen for an inaugural exhibit at the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C. This new museum opens its doors to the public in October.
Continue reading Somerville Chosen for National Law Enforcement Exhibit
The Community Path – between Buena Vista Road (outside Davis Square) and the Cambridge line – is expected to be closed into November for much-needed repairs. This includes improvements to the drainage system and retaining walls. Continue reading Section of Community Path Closed into November
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, August 05, the 217th day of 2018 with 148 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:39 and sunset is @
8:00. 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: 1833 – The village of Chicago was incorporated. The population was approximately 250. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By Bob Katzen
It was a surprise that the House and Senate did not give final approval to a local option bill 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.
Continue reading ALLOW NEIGHBORHOODS TO BAND TOGETHER AND FORM A DISTRICT WITH POWER REJECTED
By Bob Katzen
The House 151-0, Senate on a voice vote without a roll call, approved and sent to Gov. Baker a bill aimed at combatting the opioid problem in the Bay State by addressing opioid addiction, prevention and treatment.
By Bob Katzen
The House 148-2, Senate 37-0, approved a bond bill allowing the state to borrow up to $2.2 billion for climate change adaptation, environmental and natural resource protection and investment in recreational assets.
By Bob Katzen
The House 134-16, Senate 36-0, approved and sent to Gov. Baker a bill that would automatically register to vote a person who fills out an application with the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) or MassHealth, unless the person opts out. Officials at the RMV and MassHealth would be required to explain to each person that the transaction automatically registers them to vote, unless they opt out, and also inform them that non-citizens are ineligible to vote.
By Bob Katzen
The House 119-30, Senate 30-8, approved and sent to the governor a bill that extends the state’s current 5.7 percent hotel and motel tax and up to a 6 percent local option room occupancy tax to short-term rentals offered by Airbnb, HomeAway and VRBO while leaving the regulation of these rentals including registration, licensing and inspections up to local cities and towns.
Continue reading SENATE APPROVES REGULATION AND TAXING OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS
By Bob Katzen
The House 151-0, Senate 37-0, approved and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker an economic development package including a sales tax holiday 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.
Continue reading GOVERNOR APPROVES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING MASS TAX WEEKEND
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 30-August 3.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43-Report No. 31 July 30-August 3, 2018
By Bob Katzen
Governor Baker vetoed legislation directing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to design and implement a temporary pilot program to test the technological feasibility of charging toll rates that differ depending on the time of day, with the goal of relieving congestion for motorists.
Continue reading GOVERNOR VETOES LEGISLATION TO CHARGE DIFFERENT TOLLS AT DIFFERENT TIMES OF DAY
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, August 04, the 216th day of 2018 with 149 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:38 and sunset is @ 8:01. 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: 1735 – Freedom of the press was established with an acquittal of John Peter Zenger. The writer of the New York Weekly Journal had been charged with seditious libel by the royal governor of New York. The jury said that “the truth is not libelous.” Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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IRS Fraud Calls: There has been an increased amount of IRS fraud calls to Somerville residents. The numbers listed below have been identified on the caller id. Please do not send money or give any personal information to these people. Please share this post with neighbors or family members who might be at risk. Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services
Reminder! Free Enrollment Available for 6th, 7th & 8th graders in Somerville! Join the Junior Police Academy. Activities include: Trips, Team Building Activities, Fitness Training, and Emergency Response Drills. The second session will begin this August 6th! Sign up online! #juniorpolice #myneighborhood #myhome #myresponsibility Continue reading Somerville Junior Police Academy
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Where: Police Academy Room, 220 Washington St., Somerville MA.
When: Thursday, August 9, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Continue reading Somerville Community Blood Drive, sponsored by the Somerville Police
By William Tauro
Two weeks ago we wrote about the disgusting and filthy situation of overgrowth vegetation as well as the serious floodings of stagnant water that has accumulated at the McGrath Highway overpass where the conditions remain deplorable. Continue reading Homeless Man at the Controls In Somerville
I saw this on Face Book from a friend that was in need last night and SPD came thru not only last night but again today. I wanted to post that SPD officers are still there in the neighborhood helping where they can:
Message 1 posted from: Shannon Christine McCarthy
Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Cops Are Amazing People I Support Them 100%
Click on link to view:Mayor’s Annual Senior Picnic
Photos by William Tauro
Continue reading 2018 Somerville Mayor’s Annual Senior Picnic
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, August 03, the 215th day of 2018 with 150 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:37 and sunset is @ 8:02. 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: 1492 – Christopher Columbus left Palos, Spain with three ships. The voyage led him to what is now known as the Americas. He reached the Bahamas on October 12. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, August 02, the 214th day of 2018 with 151 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:36 and sunset is @ 8:03. 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: 1776 – Members of the Continental Congress began adding their signatures to the Declaration of Independence. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Somerville, MA – Somerville Stands Together is celebrating the launch of talks between Somerville’s newly-elected Community Benefits Negotiation Committee and Union Square developers US2. Continue reading Somerville Stands Together Supports Launch of New Community Benefits Negotiation Committee
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, August 01, the 213th day of 2018 with 152 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:35 and sunset is @ 8:05. 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: 1498 – Christopher Columbus landed on “Isla Santa” (Venezuela). Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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Our site is not designed for children. We do not wish to collect personal information from children under 13. This policy is designed to protect children. Federal law requires us to take special steps to safeguard children's privacy. If you register with us and we discover that you are under 13, we will delete your registration. We will send you a message if we do this. If you are under 13 and want to make a purchase, please ask a parent to place the order for you.
WEBSITE COOKIES
We collect some anonymous information about how you use the site by setting and accessing cookies on your computer. These cookies track information such as how often you visit our web site, what pages you view, and where you go after you leave the site. The cookies track your computer, not you. They are not connected to any personal information about you.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS POLICY
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or the content or practices of our website, you can contact us directly at:
Mass Publishing Inc. wmtauro@aol.com
Terms & Conditions/ Cancellation/return policy:If unsatisfied with subscription
7 day money back cancellation return policy on monthly subscriptions.
30 day money back cancellation return policy on yearly subscriptions.
Contact Email: Somervillenewsweekly@yahoo.com
