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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 →

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 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 →

Join me Monday night to learn about proposed improvements to Broadway in the Winter Hill neighborhood & share your feedback. Continue reading Somerville Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang Updates: Improvements to Broadway in the Winter Hill neighborhood Meeting →

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 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 →

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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

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Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Mike Beaudet

Mike Beaudet, the Emmy award-winning investigative reporter, brings years of groundbreaking reporting to Boston’s most experienced investigative unit, 5 Investigates. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Mike Beaudet →

FOUND CAT!! PLEASE SHARE!! Continue reading Somerville Animal Control News Updates →

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) →

On Monday, January 21, 2019, at 11:10 A.M., I was dispatched to RENT A CENTER located at 105 Broadway for three males consuming alcohol in public. Officer Brioso responded as backup. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Tarcicio INFANTE (VCO Open Container) →

On January 24, 2019, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol in marked cruiser East 1 (781). Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Manuel CORDERO JR (Trespass, Intimidate Witness, Resisting Arrest) →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 1/14/19 – 1/27/19 →

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 →

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Barbara P. (Geary) Rinfret on her passing this past week. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Barbara P. (Geary) Rinfret →

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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 →

UPCOMING EVENTS Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly updates & information →

Continue reading Somerville-OTHER EVENTS AND DATES →

If you’re the kind of person who joined a book club for the snacks, you should check out the Somerville Public Library’s newest book club. Continue reading Somerville Has a New Foodie Book Club →

Through the Skill Up Somerville program, the City’s Economic Development Office has awarded grants to local organizations to offer digital literacy and tech programs. Here are a few free classes coming up: Continue reading Somerville-Expand Your Digital Literacy with Free Classes →

Somerville’s Health and Human Services Department is looking for volunteers for the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). Continue reading Somerville-Join the Medical Reserve Corps →

(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 →

On January 19, 2019, at approximately 10:20 hours, I was dispatched to Legoland, for a report of a shoplifter who had fled the store. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Anthony MEDEIROS (Shoplifting, B&E Misd., Larceny Under, Drug Poss E) LEGOLand →

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 →

On Friday, January 18, 2019 I was assigned to E-2. At around 12:08 PM myself and Sector East, Officer VanNostrand were dispatched to Market Basket at 400 Somerville Avenue for a report of a shoplifter. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Maria MOREIRA (Drug Poss A, Shoplifting) Market Basket Som Ave →

On January 16, 2019, I, Officer Kim, was working routine patrol in marked police cruiser West 7. At approximately 8:45am, XXXX entered the West Sub-station and reported that his motor vehicle had been broken into the night prior. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Dannielle WALSH (B&E MV Nighttime Felony) →

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) →

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 →

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 →

By John L. Sullivan

This past weekend 10 Somerville Firefighters participated and successfully completing the BFit Challenge to benefit the 100 Club on Sunday morning at the TD Garden. These guys raised over $6000 and ran the stair climb in full turnout gear with SCBA!

Continue reading Somerville Firefighters Participated in B Fit First Responders Challange →

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 →

By Bob Katzen

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) imposed a $750,000 penalty on National Grid for inadequate storm preparation and power restoration during the October 29, 2017 windstorm that affected over 330,000 National Grid electric customers in 166 communities. The DPU said that National Grid Continue reading NATIONAL GRID FINED $750,000 →

By Bob Katzen

Governor Baker filed legislation to implement the recommendations made by the Cannabis Control Commission’s Special Commission on Operating Under the Influence and Impaired Driving. Creation of the commission was part of the controversial law to legalize recreational marijuana. Continue reading DRIVING HIGH IN MASS →

Bob Katzen

In a ceremonial signing, Gov. Charlie Baker signed a bill that prohibits insurers that offer disability insurance from charging higher premiums or otherwise setting terms and conditions of coverage based solely on gender. Continue reading EQUITABLE COVERAGE IN DISABILITY POLICIES →

By Bob Katzen

A bill that would give immigrants the right to apply for the standard Massachusetts driver’s license is among the thousands of proposals filed for consideration in the 2019-2020 session. Continue reading DRIVER’S LICENSES FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS →

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 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 →

By William Tauro

First we had long ago in 2003 about an alleged $2 million of taxpayer’s money that went unnoticeably missing from the Somerville Treasury that caused massive cuts across the board and major layoffs. Continue reading Allegations of $50,000-$90,000 Embezzlement from Somerville Police Patrolman’s Union Account →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Michael A. Cafferty who passed away this past week.

Michael A. Cafferty was a wonderful person with a heart of gold and who was an absolute gentleman who will be sadly missed here in Somerville.

Continue reading Somerville Remembering Michael A. Cafferty →

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 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 →

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STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City by William Tauro

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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.

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of William F. “Bill” Pesce who passed away this past week.

William F. “Bill” Pesce had many friends here in Somerville where he will be sadly missed.

Continue reading Somerville Remembering William F. “Bill” Pesce →

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 →

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 →

Members of the public are invited to attend a public hearing hosted by the Board of Aldermen to hear testimony on proposed changes to the City’s condo conversion ordinance. Continue reading Public Hearing on Condominium Conversion Ordinance, Thursday, Jan. 31 →

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 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 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 →

Please come to a Public Hearing on the proposed Condominium Conversion Ordinance, next Thursday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. in Somerville City Hall. Continue reading Alderman Mark Niedergang: Somerville Condominium Conversion Ordinance Public Hearing Thursday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. →

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 →

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Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Linda J. (Dunbar) O’Leary on her passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Linda J. (Dunbar) O’Leary →

Meet this week’s Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week Craig M. Resmini Continue reading THE SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY’S SPECIAL PERSON OF THE WEEK CRAIG M. RESMINI →

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 →

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 →

Continue reading Berkshire Hathaway Home Services/ Commonwealth Real Estate →

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 →

By Bob Katzen

The state’s MassTrails Program will be awarding $5 million in matching grants for cities and towns to expand their off-road pathways for walking, bicycling, inline skating and people in wheelchairs. Continue reading GRANTS FOR CITIES AND TOWNS FOR BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAIL PROJECTS →

By Bob Katzen

In December, the Senate approved a bill that would allow cities and towns to establish a means-tested property tax exemption for senior citizens. Continue reading MEANS TESTED PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION →

By Bob Katzen

Governor Baker held a ceremonial event to sign legislation ensuring confidentiality for first responders who seek mental health services from a peer counselor. Prior law did not guarantee confidentiality.

Continue reading CONFIDENTIALITY OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES →

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 →

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 →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 36-0, approved a bill giving greater protections to borrowers in disputes with companies servicing their student loans.

Continue reading STUDENT LOAN BILL OF RIGHTS →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 36-0, approved a bill ensuring that puppies and kittens are bred and sold in a safe and healthy environment and strengthening the current “Puppy Lemon Law” to give pet owners additional options if they unknowingly purchase a sick pet. Continue reading BILL APPROVED TO PROTECT PUPPIES AND KITTENS →

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 →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 36-0, approved a proposal designed to protect students and employees from being forced or bullied into providing schools and companies with information about and access to their social media accounts.

Continue reading SOCIAL MEDIA PRIVACY PROTECTION →

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 →

By Bob Katzen

Senate 39-0, approved a bill providing a variety of property tax breaks for seniors, veterans and disabled persons. Continue reading PROPERTY TAX REDUCTIONS →

By Bob Katzen

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

The 2017-2018 legislative session ended on January 1. Thousands of bills that were not approved by that time by both branches and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker are now dead. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 – Report No. 3 January 14-18, 2019 →

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 →

· All cars must be moved from City lots by 2 p.m. to avoid ticketing and towing
· Property owners must clear sidewalks within 6 daylight hours of end of snowfall Continue reading SOMERVILLE SNOW EMERGENCY TO LIFT AT 12 NOON, SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 →

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 →

Move vehicles to EVEN side by 7 p.m. Saturday to avoid ticketing and towing
IMPORTANT: Parking is no longer allowed in school lots during snow emergencies; other municipal lots are still available for parking Continue reading SOMERVILLE DECLARES SNOW EMERGENCY EFFECTIVE SATURDAY, JAN. 19, AT 3 P.M. →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Billy privately speaking my daughter and two of her girlfriends went to Maria’s underage drinking party. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Maria’s Underaged Drinking Party Did Happen →

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? →

Photo:Newly promoted Sergeant Andy Roya with wife Tina Barry Roya. Continue reading Massachusetts Transit Police Gets A New Sergeant →

On Monday, January 21, City offices will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Trash and recycling collection will be on a one-day delay all week. There will be no parking meter or resident parking permit enforcement on Monday.

MISSING PERSON ALERT: The Boston Police Department is issuing a missing person alert while seeking assistance from the public in efforts to locate 13-year-old Maria Fernandez of Boston.

Continue reading Boston Police Department: Missing Person Alert: Maria Fernandez, 13, of Boston: →

Somerville Police Department detectives are working to identify the pictured individual in relation to the fraudulent use of a credit card that was stolen in a house burglary.

Continue reading Suspect Sought by Somerville PD →

The average homeowner is completely unaware of what is yet to come. The recent bill was the final bill from 2018. The real increase has yet to come. In them there will be no change for condo owners and ten hills comes out on the botttom again with a minor increase compared to the rest of the city. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:The Ten Hills Shuffle →

An excellent read! Makes for a perfect gift!
An absolute collectors!

The book Stealing Somerville has been released! It is available on Amazon now and on Barnes & Noble, Kindle and on bookstores shelves worldwide and next the movie! 566 pages of telling the mayor‘s life story of corruption! Continue reading STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City by William Tauro →

(L-R) Somerville Firefighter Tim O’Hearn, Somerville Fire Department LT Josue Velney and Cambridge FIrefighter Mark Massiah at the 4th Alarm in Cambridge at the Sunset Cafe Restaurant Fire this past week.

Photo courtesy of Somerville Fire Department

By William Tauro

Somerville Police and Fire Department crews responded to a motor vehicle accident that took place at the intersection of Medford and Glenwood Streets. Continue reading Somerville Car Accident Medford at Glenwood Street →

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 →

Tickets are moving fast! Seating is limited so make your reservations today for Valentines Nite because it’ll be here before we know it! Continue reading Come Join Us and Have a Blast That Night and All For a Good Cause! VALENTINES NIGHT DINNER & COMEDY SHOW →

Dear our wonderful guests,

For the last 13 years, Pescatore Restaurant has proudly served Somerville and the surrounding communities, providing delicious Italian fare in a family-friendly yet elegant atmosphere. Continue reading Somerville’s Pescatore Restaurant Thanks Patrons As Announces Closure →

Always one of my favorite times being an Alderman – Appointing fire Fighters to Somerville Fire Department
Welcome John, Rafael, John, John & Dennis!

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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 →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Bill maybe some time soon you can do a story on the police and fire reserve list. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Mayor Still Tampering With Police Civil Service Process →

By James Norton

This past week, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents moved in and investigated an assassination threat against the author of the newly released book “Stealing Somerville.” Continue reading FBI Intervenes Assassination Death Threat Against Stealing Somerville Author →

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 →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

As for tax payers, residents, home owners and business owners we have the right to demand answers from the police department and from the mayor. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:It Must Be Nice To Be Related To Mayor Curtatone →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Look at this, the developer put this on the market last July listing it at $995k …. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Why Didn’t Mayor Raise Taxes in 10 Hills? →

By DJ Cronin

Mayor Joseph Curtatone’s personnel department recently announced plans to move police hiring to a reserve list, just weeks after Board of Aldermen members requested he end the practice of reserve lists completely. Continue reading Somerville Free Press:Mayor Moves to Police Reserve List Over Board Objections​​ →

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 →

Dear Somerville Chamber of Commerce,

I am definitely one to support the Somerville Chamber of Commerce 100% if it were to protect the property rights and the businesses of Somerville from people and proposals that are out to harm them.

Continue reading Letter to Somerville Chamber of Commerce In Response to Renewing Membership-NOT →

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 →

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 →

UPCOMING EVENTS

Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information →

Continue reading OTHER EVENTS AND DATES FOR SOMERVILLE →

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 →

We’re almost 10 years into the time frame covered by the original SomerVision plan, which is a good time to revisit the original plan and extend its vision to 2040. SomerVision was community-written and SomerVision 2040 will be no different. One way you can get involved is at the SomerVision 2040 kickoff meeting.

If you’re interested in big issues like housing, development, job creation, and open space we need your help in planning for the future of Somerville. Continue reading Join the SomerVision 2040 Committee →

On January 31, Somerville’s Board of Aldermen will officially be renamed the Somerville City Council. The process of becoming the City Council started last year when Alderman-at-Large Bill White requested that the City seek permission from the state to change the name of the legislative body in its charter. Continue reading Somerville Board of Aldermen to Become City Council →

By Bob Katzen

This bill prohibits insurance companies from charging higher disability insurance premiums based solely on gender. Continue reading DISABILITY INSURANCE LAWS ENFORCED →

By Bob Katzen

Bill (H 4806) Prohibits consumer reporting agencies, like Equifax, Experian and TransUnion from charging fees for freezing and unfreezing a person’s credit information. Under current law, companies can and have charged up to $5 per freeze or unfreeze. Continue reading CREDIT REPORT PROPOSAL 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 →

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 →

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

Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call – January 11, 2019 →

By Bob Katzen

Governor Baker did not sign a bill that would ban 11 toxic flame retardants from children’s products, bedding, carpeting and residential upholstered furniture sold or manufactured in Massachusetts, except for inventory already manufactured prior to January 1, 2019. Continue reading BAN BILL TOXIC FLAME RETARDANTS NOT SIGNED →

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 →

Engine 6, C3 and C12 at the 2nd Alarm in Arlington on this past Sunday morning. (L-R) Fire Chaplain Fr. Paul Coughlin, LT PJ Halloran, FF Karl Popken, FF Josh McCann and District Chief Frank Lee.

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 →

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 →