By Judy Locchi Jacobs
Oh Christmas Tree…. Oh Christmas Tree… why won’t the city pick you up because they want to fine instead…..this story is ongoing. I had to rush home after discovering they are fining residents who put their trees out today and this week.
Continue reading Somerville’s Day After Christmas Tree Crisis
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:John Buccelli
Since 1989, 30 years, real estate executive broker of Buccellirealestate.com and of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services/Verani Realty in Somerville who’s office is located at 368 Highland Avenue in Davis Square, John Buccelli’s primary focus is on his seller’s and his buyer’s representation for residential and commercial real estate transactions. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week John Buccelli
The books are restocked and finally being delivered again and making their way to Somerville after being sold out on Amazon and Barnes and Nobel within a week!
An excellent read! Makes for a perfect gift! An absolute collectors item! Continue reading STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City
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 Marina Mirabella, Thomas Ross, Mena Tuccinardi, Jim McNally, Maryann Kumar, Allen Collier, Harry Agritha, Chris Monteiro, Hung Goon, Bob Boudreau, Jimmy Deoliveira, Arthur Souza, Marie Miele, Mark Newman,Ray Perez, Gale Mahan, Joe Vendetti, Paul Cook, Gambino Adam, Rich Marifiote, Diana Ritchie, Happy Birthday to Somerville’s own Johnny Caruso and congratulations on your retirement with the Middlesex County Sheriffs Office, Happy 50th Birthday to Maggie Chaves, Happy 12th Birthday to James Nicole, Happy 50th and 51st Birthdays to Jim Bob Farrell and Jack Farrell, Happy 96th Birthday to Josie Moschella and Happy 3rd Birthday to our good friend Lucus!
Sent in by our readers!
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Exchange Street Bistro has maintained its place in the culinary scene as a true trendsetting gem, delivering Boston atmosphere with neighborhood prices. Our menu covers a broad range of variety while staying up to date with the current trends. A state of the art kitchen and an experienced staff provide reasonably priced culinary treats that will exceed your expectations. Continue reading Exchange Street Bistro Malden Mass
The Lord called a true and beloved friend to Heaven this past Weekend.
Retired Cambridge Police Detective Paul Jarosiewicz passed away in his sleep on Saturday. Paul was the ultimate husband, father, and police officer.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering Retired Cambridge Police Detective Paul Jarosiewicz
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, December 30, the 364th day of 2018 with 01 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:19. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1460 – At the Battle of Wakefield, in England’s Wars of the Roses, the Duke of York was defeated and killed by the Lancastrians. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
On December 22, 2018, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on-duty and assigned to uniform patrol in marked cruiser East 1. At approximately 9:52pm, Officer Shaun Clark (East 4) and I were dispatched to XX Wheatland St for the report of a dump truck striking parked vehicles. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: German PENA-FERNANDEZ (OUI Liquor)
The following is a brief summary pertaining to incident #18075038:
Members of the Somerville Police Department Drug Control Unit initiated a drug investigation of Mr. Felipe De Souza Leao and his alleged role in the ongoing distribution of Marijuana. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Felipe LEAO (Possession C, Possession D)
On 12/18/2018, while assigned to marked unit East-4. I was dispatched to a MV accident with injury. East-3 (Officer Catatao) was already on scene. I spoke to the operator of the struck vehicle, XXX. XXX stated that he was crossing the intersection of Central Street and Medford Street, both public ways in the City of Somerville, after stopped at the red light. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Jose RIVERA (OUI Liquor)
By William Tauro
If you like a real deal old fashion barbecue setting then you gotta try Bobby & Jack’s Memphis Barbecue One of my new favorite places! 🤤 Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere and an enjoyable evening aka new destination! This gem of a hideaway is located at 1777 Main St. in Tewksbury and tell them that we sent you and you still might even get served! 😂
An excellent read! Makes for a perfect gift! An absolute collectors item!
The book Stealing Somerville has been released! It is available on Amazon now and will soon be available on Barnes & Noble, Kindle and on bookstores shelves worldwide within a week then the movie! 566 pages of telling the Curtatone‘s life story of corruption! Continue reading STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City
Residential and Commercial (617) 257-6394
“This is the first time in years that I have felt completely safe!”
Dear Friends,
“HELP! I left my abuser two years ago, but he just showed up at my home – threatening to kill me & my kids!” Continue reading RESPOND Help in the fight to end domestic violence!
SOMERVILLE, December 28, 2018 – Revolutionary Clinics today released its 2018 “Cannabis by the Numbers” snapshot, detailing among other indicators, average patient age, the top-10 most purchased products and other fun facts. Continue reading Revolutionary Clinics Reports “Cannabis by the Numbers” for 2018
Your Massachusetts Motorcycle Association reminds all riders that with the new year comes a new Registration Period!
Does your License Plate look like this?
If your license plate has a sticker that says, “18” on it – replace it with your 2019 Registration Sticker! Continue reading MMA Reminder:Change Your Motorcycle Registration Sticker!
Start off the New Year right!
By Bob Katzen
On Christmas Eve the House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Baker a bill extending unemployment benefits to workers during a lockout until the lockout has ended. Continue reading BENEFITS FOR LOCKED OUT GAS WORKERS BILL APPROVED
By Bob Katzen
The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Baker a bill aimed at ensuring confidentiality for first responders who seek mental health services from a peer counselor. Current law does not guarantee confidentiality. Continue reading CONFIDENTIALITY OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
By Bob Katzen
The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Baker a bill extending until 2020 the current law, due to expire in 2019, that allows consumers to use coupons to get discounts and rebates when purchasing prescription drugs. Continue reading ALLOW COUPONS FOR DRUGS
By Bob Katzen
The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Baker a bill that would require that all-natural gas work that might pose a material risk to the public be reviewed and approved by a certified professional engineer to ensure the safe construction, operation and maintenance of gas infrastructure. Continue reading GAS SAFETY BILL APPROVED
By Bob Katzen
The state’s minimum wage goes from $11 per hour to $12 per hour beginning January 1. It is the first step in an annual hike of $1 until it reaches $15 per hour in 2022. Continue reading MINIMUM WAGE HIKE ON JANUARY 1
By Bob Katzen
A total of $1.2 million per year is the price tag for the salary hikes given last week to the governor, the other five constitutional statewide officers, 40 senators and 160 representatives. Here’s how it all went down: Continue reading $1.2 MILLION IN PAY HIKES FOR LEGISLATORS, GOV. BAKER AND OTHERS
By Bob Katzen
The House 138-9, Senate 38-0, approved a bill that would eliminate old state laws restricting or banning abortion and contraception. Continue reading REPEAL ARCHAIC SEX AND ABORTION LAWS
By Bob Katzen
The House 133-15, Senate 36-1, approved a bill that would allow family or household members to petition the courts to issue an extreme risk protection order (ERPO) that would suspend Continue reading RED FLAG ON GUNS (H 4670) APPROVED
By Bob Katzen
House 119-24, Senate 30-8, approved a bill that over five years would hike the minimum wage from $11 to $15, increase the wage for tipped workers from $3.75 to $6.75 and Continue reading RAISE MINIMUM WAGE, FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE AND SALES TAX HOLIDAY
By Bob Katzen
The House 145-3, Senate 38-0, approved a $3.8 billion bond package allowing the state to borrow funds for improvements to state and local buildings, facilities and grounds across the state which would include repairs, reconstruction, demolition, remediation, rehabilitation, modernization, disposition and renovations. Continue reading $3.8 BILLION FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BILL APPROVED
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 concludes a series of reports on how local legislators voted on legislation that was approved in the 2017-2018 session by the House and Senate and signed into law by Gov. Charlie Baker. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 -Report No. 52 December 24-28, 2018
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, December 29, the 363rd day of 2018 with 02 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:18. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1170 – St. Thomas à Becket, the 40th archbishop of Canterbury, was murdered in his own cathedral by four knights acting on Henry II’s orders. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
As of 12:30 p.m. on Friday, December 28, 2018, 911 calls from cell phones and land lines were being properly routed to Somerville police and fire departments. Sporadic outages being made from cell phones to 911 are still being reported across the region, so please add these important local emergency telephone numbers to your contacts in case of an emergency, for today and for future use: Continue reading IMPORTANT LOCAL EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS FOR SOMERVILLE
City offices will be closed Tuesday, January 1 for New Year’s Day. Starting on Tuesday, trash and recycling collection will be on a one day delay. Continue reading Somerville New Years Day Schedule
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, December 28, the 362nd day of 2018 with 03 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:12 and sunset is @ 4:17. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1065 – Westminster Abbey was consecrated under Edward the Confessor. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, December 27, the 361st day of 2018 with 04 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:12 and sunset is @ 4:16. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1703 – The Methuen Treaty was signed between Portugal and England, giving preference to the import of Portuguese wines into England. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
This past week, IAFF District VP Jay Colbert swore in (L-R) Paul Dickie (M1) as the new Union Steward representing the Day Personnel, Captain Steve Mauras representing the Lowell Street Station and Firefighter Tommy Medeiros representing Union Square at tonight’s Monthly Union Meeting. Continue reading Somerville IAFF District VP Colbert Swears In Three Firefighter Stewards
Update 2:29am:Patrick has been found
Has anyone seen Patrick Callinan? Patrick is 22 years old, 5’9′.5″ tall, 260 lbs, mildly autistic,
Please if you see or hear from him please call the Somerville Police Department (617)625-1212
Patrick has been missing since Wednesday evening
Somerville Speakup Line:
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
I’m a frustrated parent dealing with teachers at SHS that would rather throw a kid out of the class than try to give a little extra effort to help them.
I spoke with a teacher friend of mine who told me she sees it almost daily from other teachers. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Racist SHS Teacher Doesn’t Like Dark Skinned Students
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, December 26, the 360th day of 2018 with 05 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:12 and sunset is @ 4:16. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1620 – The Pilgrim Fathers landed at New Plymouth, MA, to found Plymouth Colony, with John Carver as Governor. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, December 25, the 359th day of 2018 with 06 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:11 and sunset is @ 4:15. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 0800 – Charlemagne was crowned first Holy Roman Emperor in Rome by Pope Leo III. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, December 24, the 358th day of 2018 with 07 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:11 and sunset is @ 4:14. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1814 – The War of 1812 between the U.S. and Britain was ended with the signing of the Treaty of Ghent in Belgium.
1818 – Franz Gruber of Oberndorf, Germany composed the music for “Silent Night” to words written by Josef Mohr.
1828 – William Burke who, with his partner William Hare, dug up the dead and murdered to sell the corpses for dissection, went on trial in Edinburgh.
1851 – A fire devastated the Library of Congress in Washington, DC, destroying about 35,000 volumes.
1865 – Several veterans of the Confederate Army formed a private social club in Pulaski, TN, called the Ku Klux Klan.
1906 – Reginald A. Fessenden became the first person to broadcast a music program over radio, from Brant Rock, MA.
1914 – In World War I, the first air raid on Britain was made when a German airplane dropped a bomb on the grounds of a rectory in Dover.
1928 – The first broadcast of “The Voice of Firestone” was heard.
1943 – U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt appointed Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower supreme commander of Allied forces as part of Operation Overlord.
1944 – The Andrews Sisters starred in the debut of “The Andrews Sisters’ Eight-To-The-Bar-Ranch” on ABC Radio.
1944 – A German submarine torpedoed the Belgian transport ship S.S. Leopoldville with 2,235 soldiers aboard. About 800 American soldiers died. The soldiers were crossing the English Channel to be reinforcements at the battle that become known as the Battle of the Bulge.
1948 – For the first time ever, a midnight Mass was broadcast on television. It was held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.
1948 – The first completely solar-heated house became occupied in Dover, MA.
1951 – NBC-TV presented, “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” the first opera written for television.
1951 – Libya achieved independence as the United Kingdom of Libya, under King Idris.
1965 – A meteorite landed on Leicestershire. It weighed about 100lbs.
1966 – Luna 13 landed on the moon.
1967 – Joe Namath (New York Jets) became the first NFL quarterback to pass for 4,000 yards.
1968 – Three astronauts, James A. Lovell, William Anders and Frank Borman, reached the moon. They orbited the moon 10 times before coming back to Earth. Seven months later man first landed on the moon.
1979 – Soviet troops invaded Afghanistan in support of the country’s Marxist government.
1981 – Reggie Jackson announced that he would join Gene Autry’s California Angels for the 1982 season.
1981 – In Eastern Kazakh/Semipalatinsk, the Soviet Union performed a nuclear test.
1985 – Fidel Castro, the Cuban president, announced that he was a non-smoker.
1989 – Ousted Panamanian ruler Manuel Noriega took refuge at the Vatican’s diplomatic mission in Panama City.
1990 – Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman were married.
1992 – U.S. President George H.W. Bush pardoned former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger and five others in the Iran-Contra scandal.
1997 – Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, known as “Carlos the Jackal,” was sentenced by a French court to life in prison for the 1975 murders of two French investigators and a Lebanese national.
1998 – At Disneyland in Anaheim, CA, a tourist was hit by a piece of flying metal while waiting to board a ride. The man’s wife and a Disneyland employee were also injured. Luan Phi Dawson died December 26th from his injuries.
1999 – Ivory Coast President Henri Konan Bédié was overthrown in a coup.
1999 – An Indian Airlines plane was seized during a flight from Katmandu, Nepal, to New Delhi. In Afghanistan, the 150 hostages were freed on December 31 after India released three Kashmir militants from prison.
2000 – 36 minutes after the end of a game, both the New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins were called back to the playing field. The teams had to play the final 3 seconds of the game which the Dolphins had won 27-24. The end result did not change.
2000 – The “Texas 7,” seven convicts that had escaped a Texas prison, robbed a sports store in Irving, TX. The suspects killed Officer Aubrey Hawkins, stole $70,000, 25 weapons and clothing. The men had escaped on December 13.
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, December 23, the 357th day of 2018 with 08 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:11 and sunset is @ 4:14. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1783 – George Washington returned home to Mount Vernon, after the disbanding of his army following the Revolutionary War. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
University Being Pressured to Give More — Will it be Enough?
By Jane Regan
SOMERVILLE, Dec. 21, 2018 — The end of this month will mark a half year since the expiration of a five-year “PILOT” agreement between Tufts University and the City of Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Free Press: Update on Tufts PILOT with Somerville
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, December 22, the 356th day of 2018 with 09 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:10 and sunset is @ 4:13. The Full Moon is exact @ 12:50 PM EST. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1715 – James Stuart, the “Old Pretender”, landed at Petershead after his exile in France. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By William Tauro
This house that’s located at 440 Medford Street in Somerville belonging to the Soares Family is one of the best lit and noticeably decorated homes in Somerville. Continue reading Christmas in Somerville Best Lit & Brightest House
Fire Chief Charles Breen and Chief of Operations Christopher Major pose with Somerville Firefighter Michael Kilduff. Continue reading Somerville Firefighter Graduates From Firefighting Academy
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
It is sickening to see what’s going on in a city that used to be filled with families and friends that now turned into a city of all strangers where nobody says hello or good morning. You don’t even know who your neighbors are anymore especially where they destroyed all your mom and pops stores. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: What Ever Happened to the Somerville That We All Once Knew and Loved?
On January 27th members of the Somerville Fire Department will join the Boston Bruins Foundation to participate in the BeFit First Responder Challenge Continue reading On January 27 Somerville Fire Department Will Join Boston Bruins Foundation to Participate in BeFit First Responder Challenge
BOSTON – The Massachusetts State Senate yesterday passed legislation to extend unemployment benefits for locked out National Grid workers for up to 26 additional weeks, or until National Grid workers are no longer locked out, whichever comes first. Continue reading Senate Passes Legislation Extending Unemployment Insurance for Locked-out National Grid Workers
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 Christine Willard, Christina Perrotti, Jim Henry, Jeanne Cooper Walsh, Ricky Salvia, Patrick Arthur, Victor Ng, Chris Whalen, Catherine Casey, Nancy Noble-Barletta, Angelo La Civita, Jay Masci, Fran Hardy, Cristina DiSchino and Happy 74th Birthday to John Michael Raftery Senior.
Sent in by our readers! Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, December 21, the 355th day of 2018 with 10 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:10 and sunset is @ 4:13. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1620 – The “Mayflower”, and its passengers, pilgrims from England, landed at Plymouth Rock, MA. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By William Tauro
This past Tuesday the Somerville Lions Club held it’s annual Christmas Party/Yankee Swap event at the Mount Vernon Restaurant In Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Lions Members Honored For Serving Over Five Decades of Service to the Community
By William Tauro
The landmark green building that once housed the local American Legion Post 447/ Somerville Memorial Post/ Solare Trane Amvets Post 4 located at the intersection of Somerville Avenue at Rossmore Street in Somerville has been demolished this past Tuesday. Continue reading Somerville Say Farewell to American Legion Post 447/ Somerville Memorial Post & Solare Trane Amvets Post 4
For many years Harold Brown, whose 64-year-old Hamilton Company owns two million sq. ft. of commercial real estate in Greater Boston, had been eyeing Somerville’s Union Square as an area poised for new growth. Continue reading AFTER SIX DECADES IN BUSINESS, HAROLD BROWN’S HAMILTON COMPANY HAS BECOME AN “AXpert” IN COMMERICAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
By Bob Katzen
The governor’s Inaugural Committee launched a website, MovingMAForward.com, which will allow the public to learn about the events and register to attend the multiple inaugural celebrations across the state on January Thursday, January 3 and Friday, January 4. The official swearing-in is at the Statehouse on the third. Continue reading GOV. BAKER’S INAUGURATION COMMITTEE LAUNCHES WEBSITE
By Bob Katzen
New data released today by the United States Census Bureau indicates that the Bay State is the fastest growing state in the Northeast,” boasts Secretary of State and Massachusetts 2020 Census Liaison Bill Galvin. He added that Massachusetts is growing twice as fast as it did in the previous decade. Continue reading THE BAY STATE IS THE FASTEST GROWING STATE IN THE NORTHEAST
By Bob Katzen
The MBTA unveiled the first two newly-manufactured Orange Line vehicles at a ceremony at the Springfield headquarters of China RailwayRollingstock Corporation (CRRC), the manufacturer hired to build more than 400 subway cards subway cars for the T. According to the MBTA, the new vehicles incorporate designs that accommodate improved passenger comfort, new technology that provides important customer-facing information and cutting-edge accessibility features, such as platform gap mitigation devices. Continue reading SHOULD MBTA SUBWAY CARS BE MADE BY A CHINESE COMPANY?
By Bob Katzen
The House approved a Senate-approved bill that creates a state-specific code of conduct for National Guard members while doing their job in Massachusetts. When guard members are in federal service, they are subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice but when in the state there is no Code of Military Justice governing their conduct. Continue reading SENATE APPROVED STATE MILITARY JUSTICE BILL
By Bob Katzen
The House 149-3, Senate 33-5, approved a package that would authorize $462 million in bonds for the Massachusetts Life Sciences Investment Fund with an emphasis on capital grants to increase diversity and opportunity in the Bay State life sciences and biotech industries. Continue reading $462 Million in Bonds for Life Sciences
By Bob Katzen
The House 151-2, Senate 38-0, approved a package funding various state programs to construct and preserve affordable housing in the Bay State. Continue reading $1.8 BILLION HOUSING PACKAGE APPROVED
By Bob Katzen
The House 155-1, Senate 37-0, approved a bill that would give public school districts the power and flexibility to offer other English Language Learner (ELL) programs in addition to or instead of the current sheltered English immersion program. Continue reading ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS BILL APPROVED
By Bob Katzen
The House 158-0, Senate 37-0, approved legislation cracking down on the misuse of handicapped parking placards including increasing the period of license suspension for wrongful use or display of a placard from 30 to 60 days for a first offense and from 90 to 120 days for a second offense. Continue reading CRACKDOWN ON MISUSE OF HANDICAPPED PARKING PLACARDS
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 reports on how local legislators voted on legislation that was approved in the 2017-2018 session by the House and Senate and signed into law by Gov. Charlie Baker Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 -Report No. 51 December 17-21, 2018
Photo:Metropolitan Police John J. Ahern
By William Tauro
What have we become as a society where police corruption is fueled by scandalous political motivations and practices that political influence and have taken over our justice system. Many of these scandals are fueled by corrupt political micromanaging politicians running rampant throughout our cities and towns and how did we get here? Continue reading Before Police Scandals Plagued Our Society Good Cops Roamed Our Streets and Many Still Do Here in Somerville
Citing concerns over youth health, Board restricts sales of certain products to 21+ adult-only tobacco retail stores
Somerville is first municipality in Commonwealth to adopt such regulations Continue reading SOMERVILLE BOARD OF HEALTH RESTRICTS SALES OF MENTHOL & E-CIGARETTES
By Matt Lavalle
Somerville Free Press
On Tuesday, December 11th, the Finance Committee of the Somerville Board of Aldermen heard updates regarding the negotiation of a Community Benefits Agreement between the Union Square master developer, US2, and the Union Square Neighborhood Council, the citizen body designated by the City to negotiate with US2 for community benefits. Continue reading Somerville Free Press: Developer Tax Breaks Impact Union Square Negotiations and Beyond
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, December 19, the 353rd day of 2018 with 12 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:08 and sunset is @ 4:12. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1154 – Henry II became King of England. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Here’s some information on next week’s City holiday schedule: Continue reading Somerville Christmas Holiday Schedule
A great big shout out goes out to Somerville Ward 2 Alderman JT Scott for having the balls to come forward and doing something about the corruption that takes place in Somerville everyday. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Somerville Ward 2 Alderman JT Scott Puts Boots on the Ground Regarding Somerville Scandals
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Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:John Rogan
By Frank Santangelo
John Rogan is a life long resident of Somerville who once signed three pro contracts as a quarterback. The Patriots, Ottawa Rough Riders, C.E.L, and the Boston Breakers of the U.S.F.L.
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 Lucia Menounos, Mary Byrne Snow, Lucas McCain, George Gatteny, John Casey, Stacy Perullo, Bruna Araujo M, Leo R Bracken, Glenn DiMasse, Mark Salvi, Kim Brown, Laura Whalen, William LaCourse, Terri Martin, Mariluce Alves Braga, Anthony Iannuzzi, Happy 80th Birthday to Terri Connolly, Happy 50th Birthday to Billy Coakley and Happy Birthday to Mia Cabone who’s Birthday is Christmas Eve!
Sent in by our readers!
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Photo:Somerville Police Officer Louis Remigio with his daughters Danielle, left, and Ali, right
By William Tauro
On Monday, a Burlington man pleaded guilty to causing an Oct. 8, 2017 crash in North Hampton New Hampshire that killed Somerville Police Officer Louis Remigio.
On Wednesday, 12/12/2018, I (Officer Devin Schneider) was in full uniform while assigned to marked cruiser East-1 during the 4pm-12am shift, along with my partner, Officer Kevin Goulart. the following report is a summary of the events that I witnessed, as they pertain to incident #18073158: Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Patrick MATHIEU (OUI Drugs)
By Judy Locchi Jacobs
When we hear stories about sexual harassment in the workplace what is the first thing that comes to mind?
It was a woman accusing a man? Did she ask for it? Was she attractive, wearing sexy clothes, maybe too nice?
Continue reading Sexual Harassment at the Workplace— One Experience With No Answers Only Questions
By William Tauro
Did you ever wonder what happens when you dial 911 from your phone? Did you ever wonder who picks it up at the other end and where they’re located and/or are they your local emergency responders answering your call? Continue reading Where Does Your Somerville 911 Call Go and How Fast Does It Take For Help To Arrive?
@Somerville Public Library (Main Branch)
presented by Somerville Media Center & Somerville Public Library
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Put on your best ugly sweater and stop by the library for a festive evening of mingling over hot cocoa and snacking on popcorn while watching classic holiday movies.
Come early to record a free special Happy Holiday & New Year greeting with the Somerville Media Center from 5:30-6:30pm. You can share your 2019 goals and hopes with your friends, family and neighbors! Movie starts at 6:30pm!
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, December 17, the 351st day of 2018 with 14 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:07 and sunset is @ 4:11. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1777 – France recognized American independence. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By William Tauro
It’s been twenty-six weeks or seven months which ever way you want to count it that have gone by since Middlesex Registrar of Deeds Maria Curtatone hosted her springtime drunkfest. Continue reading Car 54 Where Are You? Apparently Not In Curtatone’s Somerville
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, December 16, the 350th day of 2018 with 15 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:07 and sunset is @ 4:11. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1653 – Oliver Cromwell became lord protector of England, Scotland and Ireland. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Appreciating all the hard work he does with such grace and professionalism on behalf of the City and Board of Aldermen City of Somerville (Official) Thank you!
Continue reading Citation for Somerville City Clerk John Long
By Bob Katzen
Nearly two-thirds of employees who report workplace sexual harassment face retaliation from their employers and 65 percent of employees who file sexual harassment complaints lose their jobs within a year, according to new research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst Center for Employment Equity (CEE). Continue reading COSTS EMPLOYEES FACE IN REPORTING WORKPLACE SEXUAL HARASSMENT
By Bob Katzen
“Massachusetts has the fastest rising cost of public higher education in the nation,” according to a report released today by the New England Board of Higher Education. “These are the shameful results of decades of budget cuts on Beacon Hill that have shifted the cost of a public college education to students and families, especially those who can least afford to pay the fees.” Continue reading REPORT ATTACKS BEACON HILL’S RECORD ON FUNDING PUBLIC COLLEGES
By Bob Katzen
The Housing Committee held a hearing on a bill that would put some teeth into a 2014 law that requires all town housing authorities to have a tenant on the board. The regulations for appointing a tenant were never drafted. Continue reading MUST HAVE TENANT ON ALL TOWNS’ HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD
By Bob Katzen
The Senate approved and sent to the House a bill aimed at ensuring confidentiality for first responders who seek mental health services from a peer counselor. Current law does not guarantee confidentiality. Continue reading CONFIDENTIALITY OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
By Bob Katzen
The Senate approved and sent to the House a bill that allows the Office of the Jury Commissioner to communicate with jurors through e-mail, texting, other electronic and telephonic ways and in-person exchanges. Continue reading JURY DUTY NOTICE APPROVED
By Bob Katzen
The House 116-43, Senate 31-9, overrode Gov. Baker’s veto of an $18 million pay raise package including hiking the salaries of House speaker and Senate president, by $45,000 from $97,547 to $142,547. Continue reading $18 MILLION IN PAY HIKES ON BEACON HILL
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is proud to announce that the Motorcycle Profiling Resolution (S. Res. 154) passed the U.S. Senate with unanimous consent on Tuesday evening, December 11, 2018. Continue reading Senate Profiling Resolution Passes Unanimously
By Bob Katzen
The House 146-3, Senate 32-3, approved a bill raising from 18 to 21 the age to legally purchase cigarettes and electronic cigarettes in the Bay State. Continue reading BILL APPROVED TO RAISE AGE FROM 18 TO 21 TO PURCHASE TOBACCO
By Bob Katzen
The House 136-11, Senate 32-6, approved a bill changing some provisions and adding other provisions to the law, approved by voters on the 2016 ballot, legalizing the possession, growing and sale of marijuana.
By Bob Katzen
The House 150-0, Senate 38-0, approved the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act that prohibits an employer from discriminating against, refusing to employ or firing a woman because she is pregnant or has a condition related to pregnancy. Continue reading SENATE APPROVES FAIRNESS FOR PREGNANT WORKERS
By Bob Katzen
The House 159-0, Senate 36-0, approved $200 million in one-time funding for the maintenance and repair of local roads and bridges in cities and towns across the state. Continue reading $200 MILLION FOR LOCAL ROADS AND BRIDGES
The Marathon Sports “Bill Rodgers Jingle Bell Run” is very pleased to announce that it has donated $2,000.00 to the “Toys For Local Children” program run by Cindy Hickey of Somerville, Mass. Continue reading Marathon Sports “Bill Rodgers Jingle Bell Run” donates $2,000.00 to Toys For Local Children Program
What? Boston Comedy Festival’s New Years Eve Spectacular
When? December 31 8 pm
How much? $30 laughing out 2018 priceless!
Who? Comedian Jim McCue and the Boston Comedy Festival have become a Davis Square tradition! For five years now comedian Jim McCue has brought in the New Year with some of Boston’s Best Comedians. This year promises to be another great way to laugh out the old and laugh in the New. Continue reading Boston Comedy Festival’s New Years Eve Spectacular
Just in time to complete your holiday shopping, the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission has “Preserving Somerville” merchandise available for sale. All merchandise can be viewed on the Commission’s website at http://www.somervillema.gov/historicpreservation, and a list of available items is below. Continue reading Community Note: Historic Somerville Merchandise on Sale for Holiday Season
Annual celebration of America’s first flag raising to be celebrated by City and State officials, residents, and “George Washington” on horseback. Continue reading Grand Union Flag Raising on Prospect Hill, January 1, 2019
By William Tauro
The Somerville Chamber of Commerce hosted it’s annual Chamber’s Special Holiday Business After Hours event this past Wednesday evening to benefit Toys for Local Children. Continue reading SOMERVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2018 TLC CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE EVENT
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Mary Sillari on her passing this past week. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Mary Sillari
Photos by Paul Upton
By William Tauro
This past Thursday afternoon, the Somerville Kiwanis Club hosted its Annual Tri-meeting Luncheon benefiting Toys for Tots. Continue reading SOMERVILLE KIWANIS HOST ANNUAL HOLIDAY LUNCHEON OF SERVICE CLUBS BENEFITING TOYS FOR TOTS
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 begins a series of reports on how local legislators voted on legislation that was approved in the 2017-2018 session by the House and Senate and signed into law by Gov. Charlie Baker. One vote was on the Legislature’s override of Baker’s veto. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 43 – Report No. 50 December 10-14, 2018
The Marathon Sports “Bill Rodgers Jingle Bell Run” donated $2,000.00 to the Somerville High School Girls Soccer Team on Wed @ Soundbites in Ball Square…..accepting the check was Coach Tony Arias and George Scarpelli.
By Bob Katzen
A law that reduces the income tax rate and long-term capital gains tax rate from 5.10 percent to 5.05 percent will go into effect on January 1. These tax cuts do not need the approval of the Legislature. Continue reading INCOME TAX WILL BE REDUCED ON JANUARY 1
An excellent read! Makes for a perfect gift!
An absolute collectors item!
The book Stealing Somerville has been released! It is available on Amazon now and will soon be available on Barnes & Noble, Kindle and on bookstores shelves worldwide then the movie! 566 pages of telling the Curtatone‘s life story of corruption!
Continue reading Stealing Somerville, Death of an Urban City
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, December 15, the 349th day of 2018 with 16 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:06 and sunset is @ 4:11. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1654 – A meteorological office established in Tuscany began recording daily temperature readings. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, December 14, the 348th day of 2018 with 17 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:05 and sunset is @ 4:11. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1503 – Physician, astrologer and clairvoyant Nostradamus was born at St. Remy, Provence, France. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By William Tauro
Here is some information on multiple options that are in for the city to approve. As you will see in these documents those owning multiple family units are taking the biggest hit. Continue reading Not a Merry Christmas for All (f politically correct) City of Somerville 2019 Classification Hearing
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, December 13, the 347th day of 2018 with 18 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:04 and sunset is @ 4:10. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1577 – Five ships under the command of Sir Francis Drake left Plymouth, England, to embark on Drake’s circumnavigation of the globe. The journey took almost three years. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,
Please do an article regarding the abrupt closing of the of the concession stand and the skate shop within the Veterans Ice Rink. This once leased space is now vacant ( no rental income) . Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Mayor Scheming Veterans Ice Rink Concession Stand
Bernard Gibbons of ABG Commercial Realty brokered the sale of 111-153 South Street in Somerville for $13.5 million. The property was purchased by DLJ Real Estate Capital Partners from JJ Vacaro, Inc.
Homestyle Italian eats come in hearty portions at this relaxing spot with a family-friendly vibe
Available for private parties, corporate events, bereavement Continue reading Amelia’s CUCINA Restaurant Somerville
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, December 12, the 346th day of 2018 with 19 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:03 and sunset is @ 4:10. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1787 – Pennsylvania became the second state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, December 11, the 345th day of 2018 with 20 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:03 and sunset is @ 4:10. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1282 – Llywelyn (Llewelyn ap Gruffydd) was killed in Cilmeri, central Wales. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Antoniette Brooks, Nancy Fucile, Vanessa Oppedisano, Gravin Zaiyken Guillen, Neil W. McCabe, Eva Montibello, Patrick Healey, John L. De Simone, Patricia J Gately, Irene Bremis, Debbie Mahoney, Carol Siciliano Bailey, Kathy Barrett- Pitcher, Joseph Nargi, Joe Pereira, Lisa Rodes, Brooke Scannell, Annamarie Tortora, Claudette Moussa, Ray Hegarty, Debbie Rushing, Happy 25 th Birthday to Frankie Santangelo (not to be confused by his father Frank), Happy 12th Birthday to Graham Ross and Happy 76th Birthday to Nana Peggy!
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Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
WGBH’s High School Quiz Show announced their 10th anniversary season bracket today, revealing that Somerville High School will face Brookline High School in the first round. Continue reading Somerville High School to Face Brookline in First Round of WGBH’s High School Quiz Show
There are some upcoming opportunities to get involved in Somerville’s parks and open space planning. Visit somervillema.gov/events to learn more about any of these meetings. Continue reading Upcoming Opportunities to Get Involved in Somerville’s Parks and Open Space Planning
On Saturday, 12/8/2018, I (Officer Devin Schneider) was in full uniform while assigned to marked cruiser West-7 during the 4pm-12am shift. The following report is a summary of the events that I witnessed that day, as they pertain to incident #18072376: Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Hinmer RODRIGUEZ (Negligent MV Op, Op MV w/License Susp for OUI, OUI Liquor 3rd Offense)
On Friday, December 7, 2018, while assigned to marked unit East-3, I, Officer Ashley Catatao, responded to Marshall’s, located at 22 McGrath Highway, for the report of a woman who may have just stolen another woman’s wallet. Marked unit Sector East also responded. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Shea MORTON (Receive Stolen Property, Cambridge Warrants)
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