Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
The geniuses don’t think of anything but their own perspective. The BOA continue to be shocked at push-back on anything such as the transfer tax. Although they ‘serve’ the people of Somerville, they truly serve only select fractions – ie the affordable housing people and the special interest groups.
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
With the work going on now by Trum, traffic is down to one lane in each direction. I travel this route frequently and even at 8:00 am this morning, work traffic did not result in a backup. This was a perfect trial run of cutting down to 2 lanes and seeing that traffic flows really well. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Broadway Traffic Fiasco
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Board of Aldermen invite residents to the Fall 2018 ResiStat Community Meetings, a twice-yearly effort to share the latest City news, data, and neighborhood updates directly with residents and gather their feedback. Continue reading Somerville Fall 2018 ResiStat Meeting Schedule
On Sunday, September 30th 2018, I, Officer Mark Canty, responded to KMART at 4:15 PM for a shoplifter in the office. Upon arrival I spoke with the loss prevention officer, XXXX, who said he had observed Ms. Jennifer Rivera reaching over the jewelry counter and remove a ring from the display case. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Jennifer RIVERA (Larceny Over $1200)
On September 29, 2018 I was on patrol with my Field Training Officer, Officer Tim Van Nostrand in Cruiser East 1. At around 2142 we took a call to the XXXX at 1xx Highland Ave, Somerville, MA for the removal of unwanted persons. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Kenji MATSUDA (Disorderly, VCO Poss of DW)
On September 27, 2018, at approximately 13:50 hours, I received a request for assistance from Kmart Loss Prevention, regarding a shoplifter who had just fled the store. Loss Prevention officers stated that they were currently watching the suspect in front of the Steve Madden store. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male, wearing a blue shirt and blue pants.
“Report entered by SPD Records Personnel based upon report by SHA (LC)”
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The following is a brief summary of facts pertaining to incident #18057885.
Investigators Browne and Gabaree were dispatched to 1xx Alewife Brook Pkwy- outside- for a report of an ARMED
ROBBERY C265 S17 to with a knife.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Luis ACEVEDO (Armed Robbery)
On Thursday, 09/27/2018, at @ 2;47 A.M., while on uniformed patrol in Car E-2, I was dispatched to the area of #xx Union Sq. for a report of possible glass breakage and attempted B&E. A call was received by Somerville 911 of loud noises and possible breaking glass at this building site. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Kevin MACDONALD (Defacement Malicious Wanton Property)
On Wednesday, September 26, 2018, Officer Mark Nevin and I (Officer Dylan Lambert) were working our assigned shift in Ward 6. At approximately 7:45 PM we were dispatched to a call involving a fight in front of Sligo’s Bar. We were around the corner and arrived within a minute from being dispatched.
On Wednesday September 26, 2018 I was assigned to uniform patrol marked unit west 5 with my FTO officer Ducasse. At approximately 1:30 PM we were dispatched to x Tannery Row Apt xx, along with officer Difava in cruiser west 6, for a report of a B&E in progress. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Amy MCGREGOR (B&E)
On 9/26/2018 I was on patrol with my Field Training Officer, Officer Tim Van Nostrand assigned to patrol in cruiser E1. At approximately 1300 we were dispatched to a report of a shoplifter in the area of Grand Union Blvd and Artisan Way. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Joel SYLVIA (Shoplifting)
On the afternoon of Monday, September 24, 2018, Somerville E-911 received a call for a black female possibly trying to abduct a child from the area of the Argenziano School. E-2 Officer Brioso, E-3 Officer Ubeda, C-2 Officer Manzelli, E-4 Officer Morreira and I responded to the scene. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Shea-Lyn MORTON (A&B, Attempt to Commit Crime)
By Bob Katzen
Bill # (H 2285) – Removes a child from the custody of his or her parent who is convicted of murdering the child’s other parent. Continue reading NO PARENTAL RIGHTS FOR MURDERERS PROPOSAL
By Bob Katzen
Bill #(S 832) – Takes away the parental rights of convicted rapists. The measure prohibits convicted rapists from getting custody of or obtaining visitation rights to see the child born from the rape. It also allows the courts, despite this termination of rights, to require that the perpetrator of the rape pay child support.
By Bob Katzen
Bill#(H 1617) – Imposes an excise tax on private universities that have an endowment fund in excess of $1 billion. The tax would be 2.5 percent of the institution’s funds that exceed $1 billion. The bill earmarks the revenue for subsidizing the cost of higher education, early education and childcare for lower-income and middle-class residents. Current state law exempts nonprofit institutions, including universities, from paying property taxes.
Continue reading BEACON HILL DISCUSSIONS ON TAXING COLLEGE ENDOWMENTS
By Bob Katzen
Bill# (H 788) – Allows adults to petition the probate court for the adoption of an embryo.
Embryos are often left over from in vitro fertilization attempts to help couples have children. The couples would have the option of freezing the embryos and then donating them to other couples, giving them to scientists for embryonic stem-cell research or destroying them. Continue reading ADOPT AN EMBRYO COMING TO MASSACHUSETTS
By Bob Katzen
Stuck in the Senate Rules Committee since August 3, 2017 after the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee gave it a favorable report, is a bill that would allow Lottery winners to refuse to have their name, address or other identifying information be released to the public. The measure also allows winners to forego all public appearances related to his or her winning the Lottery including the one at which the winner is given an oversized check to hold at Lottery Headquarters.
By Bob Katzen
Gov. Charlie Baker and animal rights activists and supporters joined together for a ceremonial signing of legislation designed to protect cats and dogs. The new law will take effect on November 17. Continue reading MASSACHUSETTS ANIMAL PROTECTION LEGISLATION SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
By Bob Katzen
The House approved and sent to the Senate a bill creating a new vehicle license plate available at no cost to for spouses, parents, children, siblings and grandchild of police and firefighters who have died in the line of duty. The plate would bear a red star or blue star or a design approved by the registrar.
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on how often local representatives voted with their party’s leadership.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 -Report No. 39 September 24-28, 2018
By William Tauro
I think it’s time to complain to the Somerville Board of Aldermen about the rodent problems going on throughout the city.
We’ve been getting more reports of increased rat and mice populations getting into homes of residents, some rodents are embedding themselves into stoves and in other hidden areas which could pose a health hazard.
New program possible thanks to grant award from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Public Library will soon introduce “Food for Thought,” a community gardening and cooking initiative, thanks in large part to a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant in the amount of $8,315 from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). Continue reading Somerville Public Library to Launch “Food For Thought” Community Gardening and Cooking Initative
THE STARTING LINE IS ONLY 8 DAYS AWAY! Continue reading The Somerville 5K Road Race is Almost Here!
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, October 01, the 274th day of 2018 with 91 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:40 and sunset is @ 6:27. 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: 1569 – The Duke of Norfolk was imprisoned by Britain’s Queen Elizabeth for trying to marry Mary the Queen of Scots. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
First, there should be a class action lawsuit by all those affected by this closure. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:There Should Be Class Action Lawsuit Filed on GLX Plan for Bride Closing
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
People stop attending these meetings once they learn it is all a dog and pony show. No answers are given to the really hard questions, and the answers you do get are often wrong. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Aldermen Were Asleep at the Switch on GLX Plans Including Bride Closing
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
Did you hear about what’s going on at SHS? I received this notice listed below this past Friday night September 28th at 5:32 PM.
There was a threat of gun violence at the Somerville High School. All they can tell parents that they have increased police activity. There’s still no word or mention of whether or not if the student is presently at the school.
Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Gun Violence Threat at the Somerville High School
Captain Commanding Charles J. McCarthy, Jr. led 125 members and guests of the AHAC Company to the Vietnam Wall and the Iwo Jima monuments. During the solemn exercises at both venues AHAC members marched respectfully onto the hallowed grounds, where they were greeted by Honor Flight veterans from World War II and the Korean War. Continue reading Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts (AHAC) participate in wreath laying ceremonies at military memorials in Washington, DC
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