When leaves get into storm drains they can cause some major issues. Leaves can block storm drains, which can lead to flooding when it rains. Continue reading Keep Leaves Out of Storm Drains →

To celebrate the release of the Somerville Climate Forward Climate Action Plan, we’re throwing a green carpet event where you can learn about ways to join the fight against climate change and learn more about the City’s Climate Action Plan. Continue reading We’ll See You on the Green Carpet →

Winter will be here before you know it, so now is a good time to get ready for another snow season in Somerville. Here are a few things you can do now to make sure you’re prepared when the flakes start to fall:
Sign up for City alerts to get notifications of snow emergencies. Continue reading Somerville Get Ready for Winter →

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. Also part of the 2018 events are a ceremonial lighting of a Menorah on the City Hall Concourse on Sunday, December 9, and the Somerville Arts Council’s Illuminations Tour on December 15.

Continue reading Celebrate the Holidays in Somerville with Christmas Tree Lighting, Menorah Lighting, Illuminations Tour in December →

By Bob Katzen

Approved by the House on June 8, 2017 and still stuck in the House Committee on Bills in Third Reading Committee is a bill that would change a current law that requires principals of all public and private school to immediately report to the local fire department any incidents involving the setting of unauthorized fires within a school building or on school grounds.

Continue reading HOUSE APPROVES SCHOOLS MUST REPORT ALL THREATS →

By Bob Katzen

Secretary of State Bill Galvin unveiled a new training program to provide state and local law enforcement officials with free training and resources to help them recognize the red flags of elder financial abuse and fraud. “It is important for my office to collaborate with law enforcement throughout the commonwealth to combat elder financial abuse and securities fraud,” said Galvin. Continue reading TRAINING TO HELP COMBAT ELDER FINANCIAL ABUSE →

By Bob Katzen

Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law a bill will require Massachusetts public high schools and school districts serving eighth-grade students to provide at least one individual, small group, or class wide, student-led, non-partisan civics project for each student.

Continue reading CIVIC EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS →

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Secretary of State Bill Galvin announced that unofficial, incomplete results indicate that the 2018 midterm election saw 2.7 million voters cast their ballots – more in a midterm election than ever before in the Bay State. The number of voters continues to rise as local election officials count military and overseas ballots and provisional ballots cast on Election Day.

Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 – Report No. 45 November 5-9, 2018 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, November 11, the 315th day of 2018 with 50 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:29 and sunset is @ 4:26. 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 Compact was signed by the 41 men on the Mayflower when they landed in what is now Provincetown Harbor near Cape Cod. The compact called for “just and equal laws.” Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By Judy Locchi Jacobs

By Judy Locchi Jacobs

Freedom of Speech, to speak your mind on issues that deeply effect you? Freedom to form your own opinions, right or wrong? Yet knowing you consider the details carefully before sharing with your friends and family, even the people in power you hope can make a difference in helping to avoid the same from happening to others. 

Continue reading What Do You Consider The Definition of Freedom? →

By William Tauro

This past Saturday morning many attended and came to honor and celebrate all our Veterans at the Somerville Dilboy Post.

Continue reading Somerville’s Dilboy Post Veterans Ceremony →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, November 10, the 314th day of 2018 with 51 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:28 and sunset is @ 4:27. 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 – The U.S. Marines were organized under authority of the Continental Congress. The Marines went out of existence after the end of the Revolutionary War in April of 1783. The Marine Corps were formally re-established on July 11, 1798. This day is observed as the birth date of the United States Marine Corps. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By William Tauro

The discovery of shocking testimony in a recent article revealed on an audio cd recording of a 2012 civil service hearing with Slain MIT Police Officer Sean Collier.

On the recording Sean Collier in his own words and in his own voice exposes the mechanisms of political tampering that were used to infiltrate and defying the Somerville Police and Fire Department’s hiring list system with political retaliation and illegal evidence of personal gain exists.

Continue reading Under My Thumb ‘Til Death Do We Part Somerville’s Unofficial Code of Silence on Police and Fire Hiring Lists →

The Somerville Department of Health and Human Services announced today that the City’s allotted supply of flu vaccines for 2018 has been fully exhausted, and therefore the final two planned flu clinics of the year, scheduled for Thursday, November 8, and Thursday, November 20, have been cancelled. Continue reading Somerville Flu Vaccine Supply Exhausted, Final Two Flu Clinics for 2018 Cancelled →

Hi Friends! I am pleased to be participating again in Joy Street Open Studios (86 Joy Street in Somerville, free parking)
Sat & Sun, Nov 17-18 Noon-6pm

Continue reading Somerville-Upcoming JOY STREET OPEN STUDIOS →

Please join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Somerville Department of Health and Human Services, and the Somerville High School Gender and Sexuality Awareness Alliance (GSAA) on Tuesday, November 20, at 2:45 p.m., for a ceremony in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance. Continue reading Somerville to Host Transgender Day of Remembrance Ceremony on City Hall Concourse November 20 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, November 09, the 313th day of 2018 with 52 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:27 and sunset is @ 4:28. 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: 1857 – The “Atlantic Monthly” first appeared on newsstands and featured the first installment of “The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table” by Oliver Wendell Holmes. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Join us on December 16th in Somerville,Massachusetts to celebrate the birthday of our very own iconic Boston Marathon winner, Boston Bill Rodgers at the Marathon Sports “Bill Rodgers Jingle Bell Run” Continue reading Somerville-Celebrate Bill Rodgers 71st Birthday @ the Marathon Sports “Bill Rodgers Jingle Bell Run” →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, November 08, the 312th day of 2018 with 53 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:25 and sunset is @ 4:29. 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: 1793 – The Louvre Museum, in Paris, opened to the public for the first time. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Commissioner of Veterans’ Services Bryan Bishop and Robert Hardy, Commander of George Dilboy VFW Post #529,

cordially invite you to the 2018 Veterans Day Ceremony which will be held:

Saturday November 10, 2018

10:00 A.M.

  Continue reading Somerville-Dilboy VFW Post Veterans’ Day Ceremony →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, November 07, the 311th day of 2018 with 54 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:24 and sunset is @ 4:30. The New Moon is exact @ 11:02 EST. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1637 – Anne Hutchinson, the first female religious leader in the American colonies, was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony for heresy. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Click on link below to read November 6th, 2018 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online November 6th, 2018 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online (1) (1) (1)

Meet this week’s “Special Persons of the Week:The Somerville Veterans

A Somerville Veteran is a person who has had long service or experience in a particular occupation or field. A Somerville military veteran is a person who has served and is no longer serving in the armed forces. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Persons of the Week:The Somerville Veterans →

Turn your favorite photos into “Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments!”

Sent in by our readers!

Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Magic Moments Series →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Jimmy Straticos, Michael J Murphy, Herc Kalos, Nancy O’Brien, Linda Brown, Juliana Braz, Arthur Drouin, Johnathan Nascimento, Gina Nascimento, Peggy Foley Arbeene, Stephen Libby Sr., Charles Menard Sr., Michele Tauro Nichol, Peter Canovan and Happy 74th Birthday to Mrs DiBacco!

Sent in by our readers!

Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

The following is a summary of the details related to this incident.

On Saturday, November 3, 2018, I, Officer David Ruf, was in full-uniform and assigned to marked cruiser East-4, for the Somerville Police Department. At approximately 7:39 P.M., Officer Hickey (East-1) and I were dispatched to 6x Jaques Street #x for an assault. Officer P. Canty (East-2) also responded as back up.

Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Reginaldo SIMAO (A&B DW, Strangulation or Suffocation, Threat to Commit Crime) →

“Report entered by SPD Records Personnel based upon report by SHA (LC).

The following is a brief summary of facts pertaining to incident #18064688.

Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Briana BARNOSKI (Trespass) →

“Report entered by SPD Records Personnel based upon report by SHA (LC)”.

On 10/31 /2018 NORMAN did knowingly have in his or her possession, or under his or her control in a vehicle, a loaded

firearm. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Joseph NORMAN (Firearm Carry, Deface Firearm Serial # & SPD Warrant) →

On 10/29/2018 at 1:35am I, Officer Scrugli was assigned to uniformed patrol in unit East-1, when I responded to Michael’s Bar at 97 Washington Street for a report of an unwanted black male later identified as Rishaad Lee. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Rishaad LEE (Disorderly, Trespass) →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 10/29/18 – 11/4/18 →

Due to inclement weather that was predicted for this past weekend, Bulb Blitz events planned for Saturday, November 3, have been postponed. Please see attached flyers for an updated schedule.

1) Please come support my re-election kickoff event- Wednesday, November 28th from 6:30-8:00pm at La Cantina Mexicana

I am pleased to announce that I will seek re-election for Alderman-at-Large in 2019! I started my run for office due to a deep love for this community and a personal story that drove me to care deeply about community-led development, affordable housing and economic fairness. Continue reading Somerville Alderman-At-Large Will Mbah-November Newsletter →

Somerville’s own Neeze & Ace Don are back at it again with a spin off of their song “ Somerville Water.”

“A Somerville Water Story” the video everyone is impatiently waiting for is rumored to drop very soon. In the song Neeze tells a story about finding his stepfather dead on his birthday many years ago . Ace don who just recently lost his mother to this epidemic is the singer on the chorus , you can feel his pain through his vocals .

Continue reading Neeze & Ace Are Back At It: A Somerville Water Story →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

This is in response to a retired Somerville Police captain on Facebook who posted on William Tauro’s Facebook page that began with a simple President Trump and Elizabeth Warren discussion then the captain referred to political corruption on police hiring lists exists in Somerville.

Retired SPD Captain Mike D: “ I have been on promotional lists with openings that they refuse to promote from so their favorites can be on the new list – they do this all the time and this is with civil service protection.”

William Tauro’s response: “Well Mike you were in the Somerville Police command staff for a long, long time and you were a full bloom captain. If you knew about this and have known about this as it was happening for so many years why haven’t you had the balls to come forward on it and why aren’t you speaking about it? You had the power to stop it as you were quietly watching it happen every day ! Maybe you’re part of the problem? But you come out and spoke about President Trump 👌.

That’s just wrong. If more people spoke up about it when they knew what was going on right in front of them and in their own office maybe Sean Collier would be alive today? Just saying!

Hey Mike and oh ya enjoy your retirement!

Allen Collier’s response to Retired SPD Captain Mike D:

Good morning Mike when you will not support this President I was thinking. If we had a liberal democrat like Warren for a president these migrant caravans would just come on in and claim asylum and roam among us. They are just malnutrition people looking for a better life according to Obama. It was Obama’s policies on drones killing innocent people that inspired the Boston Bombers to do what they did. Oh those are the same people that came to America in 2002 on a tourist visa and then claimed asylum. You know the same people that murdered your “friend” Sean. Where were all Sean’s friends in that recording of the hearing, he sounded so all alone. I hope you have a lot of “friends” Mike because supporting Democrats I think you are going to need them. I hope you are enjoying your retirement in this robust economy, how about you give all the money you have made in your retirement portfolio since President Trump came into Office and give it to charity. You would not like to be called a hypocrite. I am sure you are enjoying your retirement as mush as I am, but don’t worry that dark cloud hanging over our heads hopefully will dissipate someday. I will not stop till I finish what my Son started and you should be thankful that Billy Tauro has the guts to expose these crooks.

Allen Collier

Mark Wahlberg picks up Tauro Sean Collier Story to reveal truth, the interview of the century!

Was Slain MIT Police Officer Sean Collier A Victim of Somerville Manipulated Politics? The True Story

Photo L-R Head Coach Bill Cambell, Co-Captain Bill Post, Vinny Piro, Father Bowen, Co-Captain Leo Martini, and Artie Graham

By Judy Locchi Jacobs

www.facebook.com/judy.locchijacobs/videos/10210918983205337/

Photos by Rosalee Zammuto and Judy Locchi Jacobs

By William Tauro

The new Somerville Veterans Memorial Parade to honor our veterans following cancellation of 2018 Memorial Week Parade took place this past Sunday.

Continue reading 2018 SOMERVILLE VETERANS MEMORIAL PARADE →

Family, teachers, alumni welcome

Friday November 23, 2018

VFW 688 Huron Ave Cambridge

7pm to 11:30 pm

Continue reading CHLS Thanksgiving Get Together and Dance… Classes 1971 to 1978 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, November 04, the 308th day of 2018 with 57 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:20 and sunset is @ 4:34. 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: 1842 – Abraham Lincoln married Mary Todd in Springfield, IL. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

In recognition of October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, District Attorney Marian Ryan has announced that the proceeds of 112 forfeited cell phones will be donated to benefit Portal To Hope, an organization that works to end domestic violence. Continue reading District Attorney Ryan Donates 112 Forfeited Cells Phone to Aid Victims of Domestic Violence →

Join the City of Somerville for the annual Somerville Bulb Blitz this November, and help prepare your neighborhood for a bright and colorful spring 2019! Residents are invited to join City staff to plant bulbs that will bloom in Spring 2019. Since the Bulb Blitz began in 2011, residents have planted nearly 15,000 bulbs citywide!

Continue reading Join the 2018 “Bulb Blitz” at Locations Throughout Somerville in November →

All interested community members are invited to join the City of Somerville’s Urban Forestry Division and the Mystic River Watershed Association for a series of community planting events in November, at locations in East Somerville and Ten Hills.

Continue reading City of Somerville, Mystic River Watershed Association to Co-Host Community Planting Events in East Somerville, Ten Hills in November →

Greetings–

The Somerville Public Library and Somerville Media Center are still seeking people to enroll in our collaborative training program for improving people’s digital & technology skills called, Getting Comfortable in the Digital Age.

Continue reading Somerville Public Library and Somerville Media Center :FREE CLASS: Using Canva for Visual Marketing & Personal Use →

In a galaxy not so far away, experience LEGO® Star Wars™ Days at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston on November 3 & 4, 10 & 11, 17 & 18.

Continue reading Awaken the force at LEGOLAND® ‪Discovery Center‬ Boston/Somerville for LEGO® Star Wars™ Days in November →

Polls are Open Election Day Nov. 6 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.

SOMERVILLE – Tuesday, November 6, is Election Day in Massachusetts, and Somerville residents are reminded to cast their votes. Continue reading Reminder: Election Day is ‪Tuesday, November 6‬ →

Our condolences go out family and friends of Beatrice I. (Callahan) Bergstrom on her passing.

Beatrice I. (Callahan) Bergstrom was a very nice lady who will be sadly missed here in Somerville by her many friends and relatives in the city.

Continue reading Somerville Remembering Beatrice I. (Callahan) Bergstrom →

ONGOING PROGRAMS

Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly updates & information →

Naveo Credit Union employees dressed up in costumes on Wednesday, October 31 and raised $300 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society during their Costumed for a Cure event. Naveo raised funds at their branches in less than a week and then matched those funds.

Continue reading Naveo Credit Union Raises $300 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society During Their Annual Costumed for a Cure Event →

Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General Deborah B. Goldberg will deliver the keynote address at the Somerville Chamber of Commerce 72nd Annual Dinner & Powderhouse Awards on November 7th.    Jack Connolly of Wedgwood Crane & Connolly will be the recipient of the John W. Fitzgerald Lifetime Achievement Award and will be joined by Powderhouse Award recipients for business, economic and community excellence.

Continue reading Treasurer Goldberg to Keynote Chamber dinner; Connolly to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award →

By Bob Katzen

The Election Laws Committee shipped several bills off to a study committee.  Most measures that are sent to a study committee are never actually studied and are essentially defeated. Continue reading ELECTION-RELATED BILLS SENT TO STUDY →

By Bob Katzen

“Each day, millions of Americans, and millions of our children, get on diesel-powered buses that emit toxic fumes that make them sick,” said Brendan Mahoney, policy fellow with MASSPIRG Education Fund. Continue reading ELECTRIC BUSES REPORT →

By Bob Katzen

The Department of Developmental Services held an oversight meeting last week and heard testimony supporting the creation of a registry of abusers of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Continue reading REGISTRY OF ABUSIVE CAREGIVERS →

By Bob Katzen

$62,547 BASE SALARY – The current base salary for legislators is $62,547. Their salary is up for adjustment in January every two years, either up or down, under a 1998 constitutional amendment approved by a better than two-to-one margin by voters. Continue reading Salaries and Other Benefits Received by Local State Senators and Representatives →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, November 03, the 307th day of 2018 with 58 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:19 and sunset is @ 5:35. 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: 1507 – Leonardo DaVinci was commissioned by the husband of Lisa Gherardini to paint her. The work is known as the Mona Lisa.

Continue reading GOOD DAY- TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

When it comes to parking in snow emergencies we have no one to blame but ours selves. The reason we had odd numbered side parking was a survey years ago showed there was more on street parking with odd side. Yes the even side had more snow to move but our cars and odd side cars had more space.

Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Padlocked Schoolyard Gates During Snow Emergency →

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House and Senate last week.

This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call examines the salaries and other benefits received by local state senators and representatives. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 – Report No. 44 October 29-November 2, 2018 Copyright © 2018 Beacon Hill Roll Call →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, November 02, the 306th day of 2018 with 59 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:18 and sunset is @ 5:36. 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: 1721 – Peter the Great (Peter I), ruler of Russia, changed his title to emperor. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

MISSING CAT!! PLEASE SHARE!!

This sweet girl was last seen on Church St near Union Square. Please contact us with any information at 617-625-6600 ext 2190. Thank you!

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, November 01, the 305th day of 2018 with 60 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:17 and sunset is @ 5:38. 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: 1512 – Michelangelo’s paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel were first exhibited to the public.

1604 – “Othello,” the tragedy by William Shakespeare, was first presented at Whitehall Palace in London. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →