SOMERVILLE FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST 19 OPIOID COMPANIES

Alleges violation of RICO, public nuisance, fraudulent misrepresentation, among other claims

SOMERVILLE, MA – Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced that the City filed suit today against opioid manufacturers and distributors, including the chain pharmacy Walgreens as a distributor, for their alleged deceptive and illegal promotion of opioids and failure to investigate, report, maintain effective control, and take steps to terminate suspicious orders of the highly addictive prescription drugs. Continue reading SOMERVILLE FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST 19 OPIOID COMPANIES

Massachusetts Environmental Police to Join P.A.A.R.I and Launch Naloxone Program


Mass Environmental Police Photo Left to Right: Sgt. Peter Gamache, Major Patrick Moran, Allie Hunter McDade, Lt. Colonel Anthony Abdal-Khabir. (Courtesy Photo)

BOSTON — Executive Director Allie Hunter McDade is pleased to announce that the Massachusetts Environmental Police launches a new initiative to equip officers with life-saving naloxone, in partnership with the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative.

Continue reading Massachusetts Environmental Police to Join P.A.A.R.I and Launch Naloxone Program

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, January 31, the 31st day of 2019 with 334 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:59 and sunset is @ 4:54. 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: 1606 – Guy Fawkes was executed after being convicted for his role in the “Gunpowder Plot” against the English Parliament and King James I. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Help Us Help Others as We Here at the News Team Up With Somerville Lions Club Charities: VALENTINES NIGHT DINNER & COMEDY SHOW

Presented by The Somerville Lions Club 

Proceeds to benefit:

Somerville Pop Warner, Somerville Overcoming Addiction And Somerville Lions Club Charities including helping to find a cure to blindness.

KOWLOON RESTAURANT 

Route One, 948 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906

Continue reading Help Us Help Others as We Here at the News Team Up With Somerville Lions Club Charities: VALENTINES NIGHT DINNER & COMEDY SHOW

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, January 29, the 29th day of 2019 with 336 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:01 and sunset is @ 4:52. 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: 1728 – John Gay’s The Beggar’s Opera was first performed at Lincoln’s Inn Fields Theatre, London.
1802 – John Beckley became the first Librarian of Congress. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Michael Smith, Rey Perez, AnnMaria Trifone, Sandra DeStefano Cosmopoulos, Lawrence Capriotti, Kumasi Miker, Linda Levesque McNeill, Wanda Keenan, Stephanie Estrela, Michael Kennelly, MAria Nella Nunes, Doris Reno, Silvia Leite, Michael Joaquim, Bobbie Jean Devine, Paula Eldeb, Don Miele, Mary Sullivan, Theresa Titcomb, Christopher Desrochers, Jeremy Gross, Kelley Watson, Alan Michael, Donald W. Williams, Don Buonomo, Suzanne Brown Mesiti, Happy 90th Birthday to Momma Leite and Happy Birthday to Momma Alcaro

Sent in by our readers!

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

Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Emma WILE (A&B DW, Disorderly) & Victor RODRIGUEZ (ADW, A&B PO, Disorderly, Resisting & Lynn Warrant)

On 1/26/2018, I (Officer Devin Schneider) was in full uniform while assigned to marked cruiser East-1 during the 8am-4pm shift. The following report is a summary of the events that I witnessed, as they pertain to incident #19004714: Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Emma WILE (A&B DW, Disorderly) & Victor RODRIGUEZ (ADW, A&B PO, Disorderly, Resisting & Lynn Warrant)

Somerville Speakup Line: On agenda for BOA meeting this Thursday — demo delay ordinance

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Dear Alderman Mark Niedergang,

Thank you…..and naturally, it is difficult to contribute to Thursday’s demo ordinance conversation without seeing those documents…..If you would please send them to me when received. I certainly would not expect a vote on the matter until the public has had an opportunity to review the documents and provide comments. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: On agenda for BOA meeting this Thursday — demo delay ordinance

Somerville Mayor’s Cousin Former Somerville Police Officer Alex Capobianco Arrested On New OUI/Drug Charges With Intent To Distribute

Photo credit:WCVB

By William Tauro

According to sources Alex Capobianco was arrested earlier this Monday morning for allegations of driving under the influence and drug possession with intent to distribute including possession of large quantities of crystal meth.

Continue reading Somerville Mayor’s Cousin Former Somerville Police Officer Alex Capobianco Arrested On New OUI/Drug Charges With Intent To Distribute

Naveo Credit Union announces annual Carlos Faria and Victor Da Silva Memorial Scholarship for the 2019-2020 Academic Year

(Somerville, MA) Naveo Credit Union announced it would offer its annual Carlos Faria and Victor Da Silva Memorial Scholarship for the 2019-2020 academic year. Naveo is offering four scholarships of $1,000 each. Continue reading Naveo Credit Union announces annual Carlos Faria and Victor Da Silva Memorial Scholarship for the 2019-2020 Academic Year

Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Alisson PEREIRA (B&E Misdemeanor) East Somerville

On January 19, 2019, I was patrolling area East 1 for the Somerville Police Department. At approximately 03:00, East 4, Ofc. Ruf, and I, were dispatched to 2XX Pearl Street (XXXX), for a report of individuals inside the establishment. East 2, Ofc. Scrugli, and East 3, Ofc. Hartsgrove responded as well. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Alisson PEREIRA (B&E Misdemeanor) East Somerville

Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Anthony ZAMMUTO III (A&B DW, Leave Scene of Personal Injury)

The following is a summary of the facts

On Wednesday, January 16, 2018, I, Officer Dylan Lambert was working my assigned 12 AM-8 AMshift in Ward 2. At approximately 12:33 AM I was dispatched to X Carlton Street regarding an injured person struck by a motor vehicle. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Anthony ZAMMUTO III (A&B DW, Leave Scene of Personal Injury)

Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Anthony ORLANDO (Shoplifting, Resisting, VCO Poss DW) Assembly Square

On Tuesday, January 15, 2019 while on full uniform patrol in marked unit 781, I (Officer Patrick Canty) was on routine patrol in Assembly Row, when I was contacted by XXXX, Loss Prevention Manager at Burlington Coat Factory. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Anthony ORLANDO (Shoplifting, Resisting, VCO Poss DW) Assembly Square

Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Justin HAGGAR (Shoplifting, Removal of Theft Detective Device) Burlington Coat Factory Assembly Square Somerville

On 1/20/2019, I ,Officer Devin Schneider, was in full uniform while assigned to the Alpha Unit at Assembly Square, along with my partner, Officer Courtney Reece. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Justin HAGGAR (Shoplifting, Removal of Theft Detective Device) Burlington Coat Factory Assembly Square Somerville

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, January 27, the 27th day of 2019 with 338 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:03 and sunset is @ 4:49. 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: 1606 – The trial of Guy Fawkes and his fellow conspirators began. They were executed on January 31. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 – Report No. 4 January 21-25, 2019

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: The final count is in and the numbers show that a total of 6,122 pieces of legislation were proposed by the state’s 160 House members and 40 Senate members by last Friday’s deadline for consideration in the new 2019-2020 session Representatives filed 3,947 while senators came up with 2,175. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 – Report No. 4 January 21-25, 2019

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, January 26, the 26th day of 2019 with 339 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:04 and sunset is @ 4:48. 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: 1500 – Vicente Yáñez Pinzón discovered Brazil. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Children of St. Catherine of Genoa School Send Blessings to Somerville Blessing Boxes

Top Photo:Students of St. Catherine of Genoa School along with their teachers , Cheryl Aylward , Mary Correia , Scot Silveira, and Joanne Toppi recently completed a community service project in observance of National School Choice Week. The Blessing Boxes located in Union Square and Davis Square will be fully stocked for days to come .
Continue reading Children of St. Catherine of Genoa School Send Blessings to Somerville Blessing Boxes

SOMERVILLE: 5TH ANNUAL SENSORY FRIENDLY LEARN-TO-SKATE CLINIC FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Somerville based Nonprofit Lyric’s Champs is happy to announce that they will be running their fifth annual sensory friendly Learn-to-Skate clinic for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. Continue reading SOMERVILLE: 5TH ANNUAL SENSORY FRIENDLY LEARN-TO-SKATE CLINIC FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

The Making of STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City by William Tauro

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STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City by William Tauro

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An absolute collectors item!

The book Stealing Somerville has been released! It is available on www.Stealingsomerville.com and on bookstores shelves worldwide and next the movie! 566 pages of telling the Curtatone‘s life story of corruption!

Stealing Somerville: Death of an Urban City is an expose of abuses, a compilation of articles from Somerville News Weekly, a local newspaper. William Tauro is investigative journalist and publisher of newspaper. Tauro shows pervasive effects of Joseph Curtatone’s six terms in office. Sources claim exit ramps leading to small businesses were closed to drive them out, as well as houses and properties being taken by eminent domain. The mayor and development partners do not give market value for properties. Land is appropriated by city and housing is built under the aegis of local government. People who want to build use companies approved by the mayor. Bids of contractors and vendors are tampered with so negotiations favor municipal administrators. The mayor charges firefighter candidates $10,000 to secure employment. One case resulted in death. The candidate, a navy SEAL, and scoring high on the entrance exam, was turned down. His father refused to pay the fee. The candidate took his life. Cover-ups are made by the police for the mayor. A policeman, the mayor’s cousin, attempted to rob a deceased victim’s valuables. A gay policeman was denied rights to address negative treatment. His pension is questioned. The mayor’s drug usage fuels problems. No rebuttals or charges have been filed against Tauro. An investigation by the federal government is under consideration. The mayor was reelected for a seventh two-year term. The Board of Aldermen was replaced by new blood due to Tauro’s publications during election. Hopefully, this change will reach the mayor’s office.

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, January 25, the 25th day of 2019 with 340 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:05 and sunset is @ 4:47. 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: 1504 – The English Parliament passed statutes against retainers and liveries to curb private warfare. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Following Four-Year Campaign by Mass. Senior Action Council, Expanded Health Care Access for Low-income Seniors Appears in Baker Budget

Seniors will canvass State House on Tuesday, January 29 pushing legislature to adopt hard-won measure in final budget


BOSTON, MA – When Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker’s version of the state budget is released this week, advocates will have achieved an important first step towards bringing expanded health care to low-income seniors   a step that has been five years in the making.
Continue reading Following Four-Year Campaign by Mass. Senior Action Council, Expanded Health Care Access for Low-income Seniors Appears in Baker Budget

District Attorney Marian Ryan Announces Grand Jury Indictments Including 2 Somerville Suspect’s

WOBURN – These indictments were handed down between November 29, 2018 and January 10, 2019. Defendants are listed by towns where alleged offenses occurred. Defendants without a hometown listed do not have a last known address. These charges are allegations and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Continue reading District Attorney Marian Ryan Announces Grand Jury Indictments Including 2 Somerville Suspect’s

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, January 24, the 24th day of 2019 with 341 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:05 and sunset is @ 4:45. 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: 1848 – James W. Marshall discovered a gold nugget at Sutter’s Mill in northern California. The discovery led to the gold rush of ’49. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, January 23, the 23rd day of 2019 with 342 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:06 and sunset is @ 4:44. 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: 1556 – An earthquake in Shanxi Province, China, was thought to have killed about 830,000 people. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, January 22, the 22nd day of 2019 with 343 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:07 and sunset is @ 4:43. 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: 1666 – Shah Jahan, a descendant of Genghis Khan and Timur, died at the age of 74. He was the Mongul emperor of India that built the Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz-i-Mahal. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Will Ralph, Dana A. Wildes, Diane MacMullen, David Alves, Bonnie Botelho-Carney, Anthony Leccese, Roy Moulton, Lynne Nelson, Thomas Caterina, Ginny Alexander Frost, Shannon Erica Eaton, David Zammitti, Eddie Hardy, Ray Baldasaro, Ann Ferraro, Kevin Su, Philip Ercolini and twins Michael and Richard Cabral

Sent in by our readers! Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week

Free Digital Literacy Workshops Ongoing; February – June 2019 @Somerville Media Center Register at www.somervillemedia.org

SMC is offering a set of free digital literacy workshops geared toward audiences who want to improve their ability to navigate and participate in the digital media sphere and greater social economy. Continue reading Free Digital Literacy Workshops Ongoing; February – June 2019 @Somerville Media Center Register at www.somervillemedia.org

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, January 21, the 21st day of 2019 with 344 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:08 and sunset is @ 4:42. The Full Wolf Moon is exact @ 12:17 AM EST. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1789 – W.H. Brown’s “Power of Sympathy” was published. It was the first American novel to be published. The novel is also known as the “Triumph of Nature Founded in Truth”. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

MASS TO LEGALIZE WAGERING ON PROFESSIONAL SPORTS

By Bob Katzen

Governor Baker announced plans to file legislation that would allow people over 21 in Massachusetts to wager on professional sports. The proposal would authorize the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to issue sport wagering licenses to the state’s casinos including MGM-Springfield, Encore-Everett and Plainridge. The three casinos would also be allowed to provide sports wagering online or contract with an entity to provide the service. Continue reading MASS TO LEGALIZE WAGERING ON PROFESSIONAL SPORTS

BAKER PROPOSES HIKE IN DEEDS EXCISE TAX

By Bob Katzen

Gov. Baker has proposed an increase from $2 per $500 of assessed value to $3 per $500 of value in the deeds excise tax which is paid by the seller upon selling real estate property. The increase is estimated to generate an additional $137 million per year and an estimated $1 billion over the next decade to implement new climate adaption programs to protect Massachusetts’ residents, communities, economy and infrastructure. Continue reading BAKER PROPOSES HIKE IN DEEDS EXCISE TAX

ACTION PLAN IN RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House a bill requiring the state, led by the secretaries of energy and environmental affairs and public safety, to study, create and implement a comprehensive adaption management plan to protect and ensure the preservation, protection and restoration of the state’s “built and natural environment” from the risks of climate change. The plan would be updated every five years.

Continue reading ACTION PLAN IN RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE

COST OF COLLEGE LEGISLATION APPROVED

By Bob Katzen

The Massachusetts Senate 39-0, approved legislation that would require all colleges in Massachusetts to give applicants who have been accepted to the college, a uniform financial aid information sheet, developed by the student’s decision whether to enroll in that school. Currently, an estimated 3,300 U.S. institutions across the nation, including 66 in Massachusetts, already use the information sheet.

Continue reading COST OF COLLEGE LEGISLATION APPROVED

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, January 20, the 20th day of 2019 with 345 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:08 and sunset is @ 4:40. 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: 1265 – The first English parliament met in Westminster Hall.
1801 – John Marshall was appointed chief justice of the United States. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, January 19, the 19th day of 2019 with 346 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:09 and sunset is @ 4:39. 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: 1419 – Rouen surrendered to Henry V, completing his conquest of Normandy. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Did South Middlesex Registrar of Deeds Maria Curtatone Falsify Police Reports Regarding Her Underaged Drinkfest?

By William Tauro

Well its been seven months since the South Middlesex Registrar of Deeds Maria Curtatone hosted her infamous underaged drinkfest that took place last June at her home in Somerville located on Monroe Street.

Continue reading Did South Middlesex Registrar of Deeds Maria Curtatone Falsify Police Reports Regarding Her Underaged Drinkfest?

Letter from the Editor:Our Opinion Is That Somerville Times Can’t Face Reality Or They Will Loose City Ads

Did any of you people get a chance to read that old time rag the Somerville Time’s News Talk aka “The No Balls To Print Your Real Name Column” this past week?

As you’ll notice in this hilarious opinion piece below from these assclowns, they are obviously referring to our reporting that we have continuously exposed about the corruption within the administration up at city hall. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Our Opinion Is That Somerville Times Can’t Face Reality Or They Will Loose City Ads

The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week


Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Dereck Ramos, Patrick Tauro, Rick Rossetti, Sal DiDomenico, Deryck Carraway, Brehnen Hardy, Aria Lily Morin, Pat Dorant, Mellisa Smith, John J Celli, Donald Johnson, James Ribeiro, Joe Ravesi, Mario Maraia, Katie Mcdaid, Craig Murphy, Jill McDonough, Mary Ann Sinclair, Diana Laura Palomino Estrada, Bill Rogers, John Difava, John F Zullo, Luigi Buonopane, Joseph DiPietro, Tracy-Ann Green, Lauren Candelino, Cynthia Snow, Richard Lyons, Rohan Goodsir and Susan Marie

Sent in by our readers! Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week

Somerville Cares About Prevention to Present Student Health Survey Results January 31

SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Office of Prevention and the Somerville Health & Human Services Department invite you to join in a World Café style presentation of the 2018 Somerville High School Student Health Survey results on Thursday, January 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Somerville High School Culinary Arts Bistro (use atrium entrance). Continue reading Somerville Cares About Prevention to Present Student Health Survey Results January 31

Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Police Officer George Dervishian

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:George Dervishian

We congratulate Officer George Dervishian as he concludes his last shift this past week. George was appointed on September 13, 1979 and after 39 years of service to the City of Somerville, he starts a new chapter in his life. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Police Officer George Dervishian

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, January 14, the 14th day of 2019 with 351 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:11 and sunset is @ 4:33. 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: 1639 – Connecticut’s first constitution, the “Fundamental Orders,” was adopted. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Katjana Ballantyne President, Somerville Board of Aldermen Update:Conway Park Update 1.10.19

Dear community members,

We have a range of items to update you on this month.

Report Online:
First, the full report on the recent rounds of testing at Conway, officially called the Environmental Site Assessment Data Transmittal and Letter Report, is now complete and posted to the website. Continue reading Katjana Ballantyne President, Somerville Board of Aldermen Update:Conway Park Update 1.10.19

Somerville January 21: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration

This year’s celebration will feature musical performances by El Sistema Somerville and the Somerville High School World Percussion Ensemble as well as readings from the winners of the annual student essay contest. Aba Taylor, a social justice education, facilitaror, and organizer, will give a keynote address. Continue reading Somerville January 21: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration

HONOR ROSA PARKS BILL SIGNED

By Bob Katzen

This bill requires the MBTA, during the month of February, to have an LED display or decal on each bus to recognize the accomplishments of Rosa Parks to the Civil Rights Movement. By refusing in 1955 to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery, Alabama, city bus, Parks eventually became known as “the first lady of civil rights” and “the mother of the freedom movement.” Continue reading HONOR ROSA PARKS BILL SIGNED

CITIES AND TOWNS ARE REIMBURSED FOR EARLY VOTING EXPENSES

By Bob Katzen

Auditor Suzanne Bump and Secretary of the Commonwealth Bill Galvin announced that Massachusetts cities and towns would be reimbursed $1.14 million for the costs of allowing early voting in the 2018 general election. Early voting begins ten business days before an election and ends two days before it. According to Galvin’s office, more than 584,000 voters cast their ballots early in the 2018 election. Continue reading CITIES AND TOWNS ARE REIMBURSED FOR EARLY VOTING EXPENSES

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, January 13, the 13th day of 2019 with 352 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:12 and sunset is @ 4:32. 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: 1128 – Pope Honorius II granted a papal sanction to the military order known as the Knights Templar. He declared it to be an army of God. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, January 12, the 12th day of 2019 with 353 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:12 and sunset is @ 4:31. 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: 1519 – Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I died. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Mark Niedergang, Somerville Ward 5 Alderman:Moving Forward on Calming & Reducing Traffic

Happy New Year!

Alderman-at-Large Stephanie Hirsch and I wrote this column about traffic, transit, walking, driving, bicycling and parking in Somerville. It appeared in the Somerville Times Wednesday. Traffic and parking are some of the most challenging problems we face in Somerville. Please read this article and share your thoughts with me. Continue reading Mark Niedergang, Somerville Ward 5 Alderman:Moving Forward on Calming & Reducing Traffic