WROR 105.7 is proud to support Christmas in the City, a 100% volunteer organization providing “THE BEST DAY OF THE YEAR” for thousands of children and parents from homeless shelters of Boston and surrounding communities. Continue reading CB Scoops Medford & WROR 105.7 Proud to Support Christmas in the City
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, November 30, the 334th day of 2018 with 31 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:52 and sunset is @ 4:12. 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: 1700 – 8,000 Swedish troops under King Charles XII defeated an army of at least 50,000 Russians at the Battle of Narva. King Charles XII died on this day. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
The Somerville Community Path between Buena Vista Road and the Cambridge City is once again open to pedestrians and cyclists as of Thursday morning, November 29, 2018. Continue reading Somerville-Community Path (Buena Vista Rd. to Cambridge Line) Reopens as of Thursday, November 29, 2018
SOMERVILLE – Join Mayor Curtatone and City staff for Somerville’s annual holiday celebrations, kicking off on Thursday, December 6, with the Christmas Tree Lighting and visit from Santa Claus, on the City Hall Concourse. Continue reading Celebrate the Holidays in Somerville with Christmas Tree Lighting, Menorah Lighting, Illuminations Tour in December
The City of Somerville’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) invites all interested community members to an information session on Wednesday, December 12, to discuss upcoming renovations to Foss Park, planned by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). The meeting will be held at the East Somerville Community School, 50 Cross St., from 6 to 8 p.m. Continue reading Somerville to Host Community Meeting to Discuss DCR’s Plans for Renovation of Foss Park, December 12
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, November 29, the 333rd day of 2018 with 32 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:51 and sunset is @ 4:12. 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: 1530 – Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, former adviser to England’s King Henry VIII, died. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, November 28, the 332nd day of 2018 with 33 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:50 and sunset is @ 4:13. 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: 1520 – Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan reached the Pacific Ocean after passing through the South American strait. The strait was named after him. He was the first European to sail the Pacific from the east. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Anthony P. Silvestri who sadly passed away this past week.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering Anthony P. Silvestri
Firefighter Charles J. Breen of Ladder 2, retired, has passed away.
Huge loss for the city of Somerville Ma.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering Firefighter Charles J. Breen
Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone is not expected to attend public events or work from his office at City Hall for the next few weeks due to a severe case of the shingles virus. Continue reading Somerville Mayor Curtatone Hospitalized with Severe Case of Shingles Virus
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, November 27, the 331st day of 2018 with 34 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:49 and sunset is @ 4:13. 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: 1684 – Japan’s shogun Yoshimune Tokugawa was born. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Click on link below to read: November 27th, 2018 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online November 27th, 2018 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online
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Winners will be drawn in December!
Continue reading THE SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY 2018 “BEST OF THE BEST OF SOMERVILLE” AWARDS
The City of Somerville is currently seeking applications for the newly created Office of Housing Stability (OHS) Advisory Board. Continue reading Somerville Seeking Applicants for Newly Established Office of Housing Stability Advisory Board
Winners to be presented during Historic Preservation Month in May 2019.
SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) has extended the deadline to submit nominations for the 2019 Preservation Awards. Applications will be accepted through Monday, December 10.
Piantigini currently serving as Acting Director, had previously worked as Deputy Director, has over 25 years of service to Somerville Public Library.
Continue reading Cathy Piantigini to Serve as Somerville’s New Library Director
The following is a summary of the facts:
On Sunday, November 25, 2018 I, Officer Dylan Lambert, was working my assigned 4 PM-12 AM shift in Ward 7. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Marcia STOKES (Negligent Op of MV, OUI Liquor, Open Container in MV)
On Saturday, November 24, 2018, I was assigned to marked unit East-4 and on a motor vehicle stop. At approximately 7:39 PM, several officers were dispatched to the area of School Street and Stickney Avenue on a report of an individual who pulled a knife on another individual. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Antonio DANIEL (ADW)
On Friday November 23, 2018, I, Officer Hartsgrove, was dispatched to 77 Middlesex Ave (Kmart) for a report of a shoplifting in progress at 1:46 AM. Officer Scrugli responded as back up.
On 11/21/2018, while assigned to marked unit East-1, East-4 (Officer Driscoll) and I were dispatched to the area of Thorpe Street for reports of a male pacing back and forth in the street with no shirt on. The RP reported to dispatch that they believed that the party was under the influence. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Sean ROMANO (Possess Firearm w/o FID Card, Possess Ammo w/o FID Card, Firearm Possess Large Cap & Boston Warrant)
The following is a summary of the details related to this incident.
On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, I, Officer David Ruf, was in full-uniform and assigned to marked cruiser Sector-East, for the Somerville Police Department. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Kerby CETOUTE (Unlicensed Op of MV, Giving False Name to PO, Fail to Stop for PO, Resisting Arrest…. & Melrose Warrant)
The City of Somerville is currently seeking applications for the newly created Office of Housing Stability (OHS) Advisory Board. Continue reading Somerville Seeking Applicants for Newly Established Office of Housing Stability Advisory Board
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Jimmy Dunne, Stephanie Peters, Lisa Kwan, Jimmy Del, Fred Doucette, Danny Cafferty, Joe Hourihan, Edward Woodruff, Michela Capobianco, Diane Accardi, Michael Roe O’Donnell, Timothy Tompkins, John Claudina, Henry Korecki, Janet Belloste Flynn, Tracy Desmond, Susan Caron, Sean Higgins, Robert Finocchiaro, John J Alberts, Craig Resmini, Peter Forcellese, Deborah Thomas, Louise A. Bernard, Lee Anderson, Antoinette Brooks and Happy 11th Birthday to Tyler Saltman
Sent in by our readers!
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, November 26, the 330th day of 2018 with 35 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:47 and sunset is @ 4:14. 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: 1716 – The first lion to be exhibited in America went on display in Boston, MA. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Wreath Sale begins tomorrow! Please support the Somerville High Hockey Programs
FOUND CAT!! PLEASE SHARE!!
This tabby is an unknown male or female,very friendly, adult, and possibly injured. Has been hanging around Hinckley and Fisk Ave(Magoun Sq). Continue reading Somerville Animal Control News: FOUND CAT
On Friday, November 16, 2018, over 130 foster children were legally adopted by families across the state. Five courthouses opened their doors through out Massachusetts on National Adoption Day, an annual event which aims to celebrate adoption and spread awareness about the thousands of foster children in need of adoptive families. Continue reading Somerville Family Adopts Child from Foster Care on National Adoption Day
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Public Safety Building (Police Headquarters) 220 Washington St.
A public information session regarding contamination at Conway Park will be held on Wednesday, December 5th,
at the Public Safety Building (Police Headquarters) at 220 Washington Street, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Continue reading Somerville-Conway Park Contamination Info Session
By Bob Katzen
Bill (H 1586) – Allows teachers to deduct up to $250 annually of what they pay out of their pockets for classroom materials Continue reading TEACHERS CAN DEDUCT SOME CLASSROOM EXPENSES
By Bob Katzen
(H 1574) – Allows taxpayers to annually deduct all fees paid to a city or town for trash pickup or disposal, children’s transportation to or from a public school and participation in sports, academic or other student activities.
By Bob Katzen
Bill (H 636) – Provides tuition and fee waivers at state universities for veterans. The cost would be paid by the state rather than the university. Continue reading WAIVE COLLEGE TUITION FEES FOR VETERANS
By Bob Katzen
On March 29, 2018, The Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities gave a favorable report and sent to the Senate legislation that would require the state to create and fund the creation of five outdoor “miracle fields” to provide recreational resources and assist people with disabilities. Continue reading MIRACLE LEAGUE” FIELDS
By Bob Katzen
A bill establishing a Registry of Caretakers who have abused persons with an intellectual disability or developmental disability was unanimously approved by the Senate on July 18, 2018. Continue reading REGISTRY OF ABUSERS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment allowing local cities and towns to give volunteer, call or auxiliary firefighters and emergency medical technicians up to a $2,500 property tax exemption Continue reading PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND EMTS
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 38-0, approved an amendment creating a 20-member special commission to determine the feasibility of establishing local option property tax deduction Continue reading FEASIBILITY OF PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 37-0, approved an amendment to a current law that allows veterans to do volunteer work in their city or town and get up to a $1,000 property tax reduction in exchange. Local cities and towns are not required to offer the volunteer program and the decision whether to opt in is up to each individual city or town. Continue reading INCREASE PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION FOR VETERAN VOLUNTEERS
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment that would raise from $1,000 to $1,500 the amount of property tax reduction veterans Continue reading $1,500 PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION FOR VETERAN VOLUNTEERS
By Bob Katzen
Senate 15-23, rejected an amendment that would raise from $1,500 to $2,000 the Continue reading $2,000 PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION FOR VOLUNTEERS OVER 60
By Bob Katzen
Senate 29-7, approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow a graduated income tax in Massachusetts and impose an additional 4 percent income tax, in addition to the current flat 5.1 percent one, on taxpayers’ earnings of more than $1 million.
Continue reading STATE PROPOSAL 4 PERCENT TAX HIKE ON MILLIONAIRES
Dear Alderman Niedergang (cc all Alderman, Somerville Newsweekly, Somerville Matter Group),
On September 17th 2018, you indicated that you would be responding to my August 10th email. It has now been well over 3 months, and I have not received your response. Continue reading Letter to the Editor: The Somerville Proposed Demolition Review Ordinance
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, November 25, the 329th day of 2018 with 36 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:47 and sunset is @ 4:14. 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: 1715 – Sybilla Thomas Masters became the first American to be granted an English patent for cleaning and curing Indian corn. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By Kevin Su
On November 20, 2018, Rotary of Somerville teamed up with Kiwanis Club of Somerville and Somerville Lions Club to hold it’s Annual Thanksgiving Tri-Club Charity Luncheon at the Mt. Vernon Restaurant & Pub in celebration of this Thanksgiving as well as to support Somerville shelters and charities during this holiday season. Continue reading Rotary of Somerville Hosts 2018 Annual Tri-Club Thanksgiving Charity Luncheon with Kiwanis Club of Somerville and Somerville Lions Club
By Kevin Su
On November 20, 2018, Rotary of Somerville teamed up with Kiwanis Club of Somerville and Somerville Lions Club to hold it’s Annual Thanksgiving Tri-Club Charity Luncheon at the Mt. Vernon Restaurant & Pub in celebration of this Thanksgiving as well as to support Somerville shelters and charities during this holiday season. Continue reading Rotary of Somerville Hosts 2018 Annual Tri-Club Thanksgiving Charity Luncheon with Kiwanis Club of Somerville and Somerville Lions Club
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Angela Cotter, at the Sisters of the Poor in Somerville, Ma
Rotary of Somerville visits their 2018 Unsung Hero Winner, Angela Cotter, at the Sisters of the Poor in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Cambridge Police Deputy Superintendent Pauline Wells has done this event and many more concerts for charity for the past twelve years. Continue reading Pauline Wells Home For Christmas Concert to Benefit Cops For Kids With Cancer
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Joan M Dwyer on her passing this past weekend. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Joan M Dwyer
FOUND CAT!! PLEASE SHARE!!
This beautiful cat was found on 11/19 at the corner of Broadway and Bond St. Please contact us at 617-625-6600 ext 2190 if you recognize her and know where her home is! Thank you!
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, November 24, the 328th day of 2018 with 37 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:46 and sunset is @ 4:14. 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: 1615 – French King Louis XIII married Ann of Austria. They were both 14 years old. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Manuel Borges on his passing this past week.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering Manuel Borges of the Neighborhood Restaurant
Presented by The Somerville Lions Club
KOWLOON RESTAURANT
Route One, 948 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 14TH 2019
Comics Include:
Stephanie Peters, Harrison Stebbins & John Perrotta Continue reading VALENTINES NIGHT DINNER & COMEDY SHOW
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, November 23, the 327th day of 2018 with 38 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:44 and sunset is @ 4:16. The full, “Beaver Moon,” or, “Frosty Moon,” is exact @ 12:40 AM EST. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1765 – Frederick County, MD, repudiated the British Stamp Act. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, November 22, the 326th day of 2018 with 39 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:43 and sunset is @ 4:16. 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: 1699 – A treaty was signed by Denmark, Russia, Saxony and Poland for the partitioning of the Swedish Empire. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, November 21, the 325th day of 2018 with 40 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:41 and sunset is @ 4:17 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: 1620 – The Mayflower reached Provincetown, MA. The ship discharged the Pilgrims at Plymouth, MA, on December 26, 1620. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, November 20, the 324th day of 2018 with 41 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:40 and sunset is @ 4:18. 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: 1789 – New Jersey became the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights.
1818 – Simon Bolivar formally declared Venezuela independent of Spain.
1873 – Budapest was formed when the rival cities of Buda and Pest were united to form the capital of Hungary. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
The Cambridge Fire and Police Departments are once again seeking donations for their respective holiday drives to help children and seniors in need.
By William Tauro
This past Monday, the Somerville Holiday Inn invited the community to join their team at a ceremony that celebrated East Somerville’s rich history and the legacy of Paul Revere. Continue reading HOLIDAY INN SOMERVILLE BOSTON BUNKER HILL UNVEILED NEW PAUL REVERE STATUE
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of William “Salvi” Woods, Jr who sadly passed away this past week.
William “Salvi” Woods, Jr was a wonderful person with many friends here in Somerville who will be sadly missed.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering William “Salvi” Woods, Jr.
On Tuesday, 11/13/2018, I was working my assigned 4PM to 12AM shift in the East-1 cruiser, with my partner, Ofc. Devin Schneider. The following is a summary of the incident:
At approximately 5:20PM, we responded to the area of Columbia Sportswear Outlet for a report of a past shoplifter. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Kelli CAVANAUGH (Possess C, Possess E, Larceny Under)
On November 18, 2018, at approximately 16:55 hours, Officers Schneider, Fusco, and I were dispatched to Nike, for a report of a shoplifter who had fled the store. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: James PERRY (Shoplifting)
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Paola L. (Caruso) Uccello who sadly passed away this past weekend.
Paola L. (Caruso) Uccello was a very nice lady who will be sadly missed here in Somerville.
Obituary: Continue reading Somerville Remembering Paola L. (Caruso) Uccello
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, November 19, the 323rd day of 2018 with 42 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:39 and sunset is @ 4:18. 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: 1794 – Britain’s King George III signed the Jay Treaty. It resolved the issues left over from the Revolutionary War. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Top Photo L-R: SFD Lieutenant Paul French with daughter Kailyn, Firefighter Steve Chiemets and Firefighter Sean Layton
Bottom Photo L-R: Photo L-R: SPD Deputy Chief Stephen Carrabino, Officer Kevin Goulart and Jess Charves
By William Tauro
In a letter dated October 9, 2018 from Somerville Fire Department Chief J. Breen Jr. to Commander Fencl of the American Legion Post 19 of Somerville sent the following recommendations for these firefighters on receiving the 2018 Thomas Chetham Award. Continue reading 2018 Thomas Chetham Award Presented to Somerville Firefighters and Somerville Police Officer
Photo L-R: Deputy Chief Stephen Carrabino, Officer Kevin Goulart and Jess Charves
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Somerville Police Officer Kevin Goulart Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Somerville Police Officer Kevin Goulart
Dear Clients and Friends,
I started my career under the Century 21 franchise system. At the time, it offered the best marketing resources as well as professionalism and a worldwide reputation. I am grateful for the strong start it provided for me as a new agent. Today, over 34 years later, I am pleased to announce a new era in real estate that promises to be even better. Continue reading HAPPY THANKSGIVING Berkshire Hathaway Home Services-Commonwealth Real Estate
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Mary Mangherini, Marsha Eileen Hamel Urquilla, Stephanie Catino, Lucy Catino, Tanya Suied McCann, Steve Lampedecchio, Nicole Callinan, Betinha Pereira, Bobby Foley, Mr. DeMaria, Al Baldasaro, Susan McDonald Nionakis, Joe Baldasaro, Andrea Galgay, Becca Ann, Joe Lahiff, Cyndie Femino, Mike Devereaux, Elizabeth Lowney, Robert Barletta, Lisa D’Angelo, Darlene Pefine, Skip Murray, Happy 3rd Birthday to Christian, Happy 5th Birthday to Angel and Happy 4th Birthday to Dave!
Sent in by our readers!
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
By William Tauro
This past Saturday and Sunday many local artists and art admirers visited and discovered new artists and revisited their favorite local small businesses at Joy Street Studios. Continue reading Winter Open Studios at Joy Street Studios a Hidden Treasure
The following is a summary of the details related to this incident.
On November 8, 2018 at approximately 23:04hours, while assigned to marked unit West-5, I was dispatched to Dunkin Donuts located at 504 Broadway for an unwanted person inside the business yelling at an employee because his vehicle was towed from the business’ parking lot out front. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Zachary BATES (A&B PO, Resisting Arrest, Larceny from Building)
“Report entered by SPD Records Personnel based upon report by SHA (LC)”
The following is a brief summary of facts pertaining to incident # 18065891.
The following is a summary of the details related to this incident.
On Wednesday, November 7, 2018, I, Officer David Ruf, was in full-uniform and assigned to marked cruiser East-2, for the Somerville Police Department. At approximately 2:54 A.M., Officer Sousa (East-3) and I were dispatched to 14 McGrath Hwy (Sally Beauty Supply Co) for a glass break alarm. Officer Messaoudi (East-1) and Officer Bork also responded as back up. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: James MURPHY (B&E Nighttime Felony, Poss Burglarious Instrument, VCO Poss DW)
The Henry David Thoreau Foundation awards collegiate scholarships of up to $20K to eight to ten students graduating from public or private high schools in Massachusetts. As Henry David Thoreau Scholars, these select high school seniors may enroll in any college and university in the world while they major or minor in an environmentally-related field.
Continue reading Environmental Leadership Scholarships for Massachusetts High School Seniors
The holidays are right around the corner and to celebrate, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston will host four themed BRICKTACULAR weekends in December featuring a different local holiday show. Continue reading LEGOLAND® DISCOVERY CENTER BOSTON TO HOST BRICKTACULAR EVENTS FEATURING HOLIDAY THEMED SHOWS EVERY WEEKEND IN DECEMBER
Check out how gorgeous these handmade holiday wreaths are! Each one is carefully crafted by a team of volunteers who are helping to raise funds for The Somerville Community Growing Center.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, November 18, the 322nd day of 2018 with 43 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:38 and sunset is @ 4:19. 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: 1477 – William Caxton produced “Dictes or Sayengis of the Philosophres,” which was the first book to be printed in England. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By Bob Katzen
Also stuck in the Bills on Third Reading Committee is legislation that requires landlords to install window guards in all units of their buildings that have a window higher than six feet off the ground and in which a child under ten years of age lives. Continue reading WINDOW GUARD REQUIREMENTS
By Bob Katzen
A bill that would prohibit a consumer from being liable for any debt incurred by the unauthorized use, by someone other than the recipient, of unsolicited credit cards, checks and vouchers sent by banks was given initial approval by the House on June 23, 2017. Continue reading UNSOLICITED CREDIT CARDS AND CHECKS BILL
By Bob Katzen
A bill requiring the state to develop and allow cities and towns to institute a program to teach financial literacy to students in kindergarten to grade 12 has been stuck in the House Ways and Means Committee Since March 26, 2018. Continue reading FINANCIAL LITERACY
By Bob Katzen
The state’s Insurance Division announced that in the past 12 months, it has matched Massachusetts consumers with $2.1 million in missing life insurance policies or annuities through the use of the national Life Insurance Policy Locator. The locator, created by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, has matched up 342 beneficiaries with $4.1 million in the Bay State since it was launched in November 2016. Continue reading FINDING LOST LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES
By Bob Katzen
The Local Government Advisory Commission urged the House, Senate and the governor to approve giving cities and towns $300 million annually for local road and bridge repairs for several years.
By Bob Katzen
The House 116-34 and 115-35, upheld the ruling of Acting Speaker Paul Donato that amendments reducing the meals tax and sales tax from 6.25 percent to 5 percent are beyond the scope of a bill being debated in the House and will not be allowed on the House floor for debate and a vote.
Continue reading ALLOW AMENDMENTS REDUCING THE MEALS TAX AND SALES TAX
By Bob Katzen
The House 127-18, 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.
By Bob Katzen
The House 149-2, approved a local option bill allowing a city or town to authorize the creation of community benefit districts which would permit owners of contiguous property in a city or town to form a district and impose taxes to pay for additional services, improvements, events and other projects and activities within the district. The districts would be operated by a nonprofit board. The measure never received final approval by the House and Senate and it has been stuck in the Senate since July 18, 2018.
Continue reading A NEIGHBORHOOD CAN FORM A DISTRICT WITH TAXING POWER BILL PASSED
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 continues a series of report on how local legislators in 2017-2018 voted on roll calls raising, lowering or creating new taxes.
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 – Report No. 45
Somerville Local First proudly presents their annual Holiday Marketplace on Sunday November 25th in the historic main hall of the Armory- located at 191 Highland Avenue. The market will run from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m with a $2 suggested donation at the door.
Continue reading Somerville Local First 2018 Holiday Marketplace
City and Somerville Public Schools offices will be closed. Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be on a one-day delay starting on Thursday. Continue reading November 22 and 23: Thanksgiving Holiday
Photos by William Tauro
Earlier this week a group of local veterans joined Mayor Joe Curtatone and Commissioner of Veterans’ Services Bryan Bishop to pay respects to veterans named on the City’s memorials near City Hall and Somerville High School.
On November 20, the City will host a ceremony honoring Transgender Day of Awareness. Continue reading Transgender Day of Remembrance
Chilly weather is officially here, so this is a friendly reminder that even if there’s not a snow emergency, property owners are still responsible for clearing their sidewalks of snow and ice. Your neighbors who rely on clear sidewalks to safely get to school, work, appointments, and run errands will appreciate it.
Three of our favorite annual holiday events are coming up, so mark your calendars:
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, November 17, the 321st day of 2018 with 44 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:37 and sunset is @ 4:20. 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: 1558 – Elizabeth I ascended the English throne upon the death of Queen Mary Tudor.
1603 – Sir Walter Raleigh went on trial for treason. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Dear Editor,
This Holiday season, I’d like to remind readers to thank a co-worker, friend or family member who has quit smoking, vaping, or using other nicotine delivery products. Many users say quitting is the hardest thing they have ever done and any amount of recognition can help someone stay quit.
By William Tauro
These young police and fire candidates that were illegally bumped off the Somerville Municipal Civil Service Hiring List with intentional politically motivated tampering not only changed their destinies in their lives, in two cases resulted in death with one of them being Slain MIT Police Officer Sean Collier.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, November 16, the 320th day of 2018 with 45 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:35 and sunset is @ 4:21. 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: 1776 – British troops captured Fort Washington during the American Revolution. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, November 15, the 319th day of 2018 with 46 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:34 and sunset is @ 4:22. 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 – The Continental Congress approved the Articles of Confederation, precursor to the U.S. Constitution.
1806 – Explorer Zebulon Pike spotted the mountaintop that became known as Pikes Peak. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
This No-Shave November charity opportunity brings “awareness by embracing our hair, which many cancer patients lose,” says, No-Shave November. The Somerville Police Department has adopted this movement and has extended this to also provided monetary donations from Somerville Officers to a charity of their choice.
Dear Somerville Speakup Line,
How sick are we continuously hearing about “a fence around a yacht club”? All this little crybaby crap just because the Times guy obviously don’t like the News Weekly guy and especially because of the split up that left the Times newspaper without ads and seriously lame.
Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:For Lame Watered Down Old News Read the Times
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, November 14, the 318th day of 2018 with 47 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:33 and sunset is @ 4:23. 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: 1832 – The first streetcar went into operation in New York City, NY. The vehicle was horse-drawn and had room for 30 people. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Photo Credit: ©2017 WGBH/Elizabeth Friar.
Episodes begin taping January 2019 at WGBH Studios
BOSTON (November 13, 2018) – For the sixth time, Somerville High School will compete on WGBH’s High School Quiz Show. Somerville High School will join 15 other academic teams from across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to compete on the tenth anniversary season.
There is a part time job opportunity working with the Aldermen. Hours are typically one to three nights a week, 5:30-9pm. Continue reading Katjana Ballantyne President, Board of Aldermen Message: Working With Aldermen – Part Time Job Opportunity in Somerville
Museum Hosts Day of Anime-Themed Programming and Family Fun
BOSTON, MA (November 13, 2018) – On December 1st, 2018, the Museum of Science, Boston will host Anime Boston for a day of anime-themed programming, activities, and family fun. Anime Boston hosts their three-day convention annually in Boston under the supervision of theNew England Anime Society and will bring their programming to the Museum of Science for the first time this December from 9am to 3:30pm. Continue reading Museum of Science, Boston Hosts First Anime Boston Day in Partnership with Anime Boston
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, November 13, the 317th day of 2018 with 48 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:32 and sunset is @ 4:24. 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: 1775 – During the American Revolution, U.S. forces captured Montreal. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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Somervilles BEST kept secret is in Medford just over the Somerville line at 52 Edward St Medford just outside Magoun Sq.
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Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Tina Lampa, Jimmy Veneziano, Maddie Biagiotti, Cheryl Moisan Valera, Alisa DiBacco, Maryjean Cincotta, Frank Smith, Cheryl Bertocchi, Wade Souza, Jerry DiGiovanni, Adita Vazquez, Alice Giannoti, Sheila Meehan MacEachern, Bill Brown, Bruna Braga, Patricia Farrell Brosnahan, Betinha Pereira, Jennifer Davidson Hernandez, Porch Gueese, David Sidoti, Gabriella Correia, Joseph Nardella, Jeannette Hurley Myles, Kerri Gentz, Ann Francey, Bobbie-Jo St John, Jeff Adams, John Gentile, Paul Maisano, Fernanda Braga, Karen Harr Ryan and Mike Clarke
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City setting ambitious agenda to reduce emissions and increase resilience to climate change.
The Army-Navy Football Luncheon, produced annually by The Ahern Family Charitable Foundation, is returning to Scoreboard Sports Bar & Grill in Woburn, MA on December 8th for its 15th year. Local Somerville resident Jeanne Ahern has been a part of the fundraising since the beginning. Continue reading Raising money for families of deployed MA troops – the Army Navy Football Luncheon returns
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STEALING SOMERVILLE MASSACHUSETTS- death of an urban city is an expose of abuses. A compilation of articles from Somerville News Weekly, local newspaper. William Tauro is investigative journalist and publisher of newspaper.
Tauro shows pervasive effects of Mayor Joseph Curtatone six terms in office. Continue reading STEALING SOMERVILLE MASSACHUSETTS- death of an urban city
(Boston, MA November 2018) Continuing a tradition established more than 4 decades ago, the 2018-19 Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company (AHAC) elected Sergeants have once again teamed with the United States Marine Corps & New England Center and Home forVeterans for an Annual Holiday Donation Drive. Continue reading ANCIENT & HONORABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY OF MASSACHUSETTS, USMC RESERVE TOYS FOR TOTSPROGRAM & NEW ENGLAND CENTER AND HOME FOR VETERANS
Honoring all who served our nation, Happy Veterans Day from Commander Tom White DAV Somerville
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, November 12, the 316th day of 2018 with 49 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:30 and sunset is @ 4:25. 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: 1799 – Andrew Ellicott Douglass witnesses the Leonids meteor shower from a ship off the Florida Keys. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
Hi Billy !
We live at 93 Flint street and we like to feed the birds that fly around our house. When my dad left for work today he saw a rat that climbed a tree to get to the bird feeder. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Rats Feeding Out Of Bird Feeders Now, What’s Next?
Stop by the West Branch Library to celebrate its final before closing for renovations. Starting December 3, a temporary West Branch will be opening at the TAB Building, 167 Holland St.
As planning continues for the future of Central Hill, we’re looking for feedback on parking. Continue reading Somerville High School Parking Survey
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