Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Can my councilman tell me why every snow storm the owner of Hillside is allowed to take all the snow from thier business and pile it onto a public way? This not only creates a pedestrian, motor vehicle hazard. The residents who live in the abutting property which has an address in Medford. They have a challange entering safely onto the street which is in Somerville cannot do so without a serious compromise.

Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: “SOMERVILLE SNOWBALLS” →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Whether it cost 1M or more to construct a two lane, even a one lane, temporary bridge, it would more than be worth it. I have to travel from east to west everyday, the complete closure of this bridge is absolutely ludricrious in this day and age, on a route that is a commuter route. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

There exists a life-safety issue with the closure of the Ball Square Bridge on Broadway.

There is no excuse not to set in place a temporary bridge as they did when the old steel stuctured bridge was replaced in the 70s’. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: There Is No Justification to Jeopardize Somerville Lives With Ball Square Bridge Closure →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, February 28, the 59th day of 2019 with 306 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:22 and sunset is @ 5:30. 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: 1827 – The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad became the first railroad incorporated for commercial transportation of people and freight.
1844 – Several people were killed aboard the USS Princeton when a 12-inch gun exploded. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

With so much divisiveness throughout the country, coupled with hateful rhetoric and ill-conceived policies from the Trump Administration, right now it can feel like fear and despair are everywhere.
Continue reading OpEd by State Rep Christine P. Barber: Working Together For Change In 2019 →

By William Tauro

Should Registrar of Deeds Maria Curtatone get a free pass on this alleged coverup or should she be charged with a crime of providing alcohol to minors and falsifying a police report? Continue reading DID REGISTRAR OF DEEDS MARIA CURTATONE GET A FREE PASS AFTER PROVIDING ALCOHOL TO MINORS AND FALSIFYING SOMERVILLE POLICE REPORTS? →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, February 27, the 58th day of 2019 with 307 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:23 and sunset is @ 5:29. 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: 1700 – The Pacific Island of New Britain was discovered. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Registration is now open for the 2019 Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Correction Officer Entrance Exam:https://www.middlesexsheriff.org/human-resources/news/registration-2019-mso-correction-officer-entrance-exam

This is a safe space for people or groups working on video projects (short films, experimental, podcasts, tv shows, promotional videos, trailers, etc) to present their work to a group for constructive feedback. Continue reading Somerville Media Center (SMC) presents the 16th Rough Cut Media Screening at the Arts at the Armory Cafe on Wednesday, March 27th from 7pm-9pm. →

Click on link below to read:February 26th, 2019 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online (1)

Please join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 1 City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin, Ward 2 City Councilor J.T. Scott, Ward 3 City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen, City of Somerville staff, and representatives from the GLX team for a community meeting on Wednesday, March 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to discuss the upcoming Washington St. bridge closure and detour routes. Continue reading GLX Community Meeting to Discuss Washington St. Bridge Closure, March 13 →

An excellent read of true corruption stories in Somerville! Makes for a perfect gift! An absolute collectors item!

Click on link below to see interview:http://vp.telvue.com/player?height=300&id=T01824&noplaylistskin=1&video=343511&width=400

The book Stealing Somerville has been released and in bookstores shelves worldwide and next the movie! 566 pages of telling the Curtatone‘s life story of corruption!

Continue reading STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City by William Tauro →

Check out William Tauro’s live nationwide interview on the Mike Siegel Show WRKO AM 680.

A one hour show on STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City as William Tauro tells the world his story about corruption in Somerville as well as the administration’s dirty deeds! Continue reading STEALING SOMERVILLE By WILLIAM TAURO AUTHOR’S NATIONWIDE INTERVIEW ON WITH MIKE SIEGEL WRKO 680AM RADIO TALKSHOW →

Photos by Marco Soares

Continue reading Damages In Somerville During Monday’s Windstorm →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

You’re absolutely on the correct trail here Billy because the administration is trying vigorously to cover up this Somerville Police Department Compensation and Overtime Scandal that you exposed so no more bad information and bad press comes out on the mayor and the chief’s wrongdoings and coverups keeping it all from the public eye. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Let’s Take Our City Back and Stop the Political Criminalized Coverups →

On February 19, 2019, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol as the Alpha unit. While speaking with a citizen on Grand Union Blvd, I received an alert from KMART loss prevention associate XXXX that a shoplifter was fleeing on foot toward Assembly Row. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Kenny RODRIGUEZ (Shoplifting 3rd Off., Removal of Theft Detection Device)at K-Mart →

On 2/21/2019, I (Officer Devin Schneider) was in full uniform while assigned to marked cruiser East-1 (781) during the 4pm-12am shift. The following report is a summary of the events that I witnessed that day, as they pertain to incident #19009644: Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Joseph LORD (Disorderly, Fail to Stop for Police, Litter from MV) →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 2/11/19 – 2/24/19 →

By Phil Harris 

This story begins during the summer of 1981, when my wife Shelley, was visiting her adopted mother’s home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. A suburb northwest of Albuquerque. She was accompanied by her husband at the time, just to visit for a short time. Her husband had been taking some college courses and stated he always got good grades. Continue reading DNA — LONG JOURNEY FOR THE TRUTH IN SOMERVILLE AND CAMBRIDGE →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, February 25, the 56th day of 2019 with 309 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:26 and sunset is @ 5:27. 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: 1570 – England’s Queen Elizabeth I was excommunicated by Pope Pius V. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Rod Kreimeyer, Allie Salvia, Ynohtna Michael Aiovas, David Mangan, Donald Arbeene, Judith Medeiros, Bobby Travers, Jonathan James Jolicoeur, Sean Fitzgerald, Dana Iacopucci, Joe Voutour, Jamie Love, Maria Natalina, Kerry Belski, Walter King, Stephen Buckley, Marilyn Lillis, John Walker, Paula Gartland, Susan Mangherini Griffin,Happy 10th Birthday to Aidan Barry, Happy 11th Birthday to Jules Alves and 17th Happy Birthday to Tea Desmond

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

Continue reading OTHER EVENTS AND DATES IN SOMERVILLE →

All Massachusetts dog owners are required to license their furry friends and we hope to make the process doggone easy. Licenses issued by the city can be purchased any time during the year, right up until Continue reading Give a Dog a Bone: License Your Pet in 2019 →

As many a meme make abundantly clear, the idea of “adulting” can be as intimidating as it is vague. Continue reading Teens Invited to Up Their “Adulting” Acumen at Adult 101 Fair →

Though quite literally the building block of life, most of us would be hard pressed to explain exactly what DNA is. Continue reading Attend a Free Genetic Literacy Workshop, Become a Gene-ius →

A large crane hovers above the chimney behind the high school.
Somerville High School construction is underway, and gradual changes to parking options on the Central Hill Campus and the surrounding public streets have begun. Continue reading Meeting on Parking During SHS Construction →

The good news: After decades of advocacy, the Green Line Extension is finally coming to Somerville! Once it’s complete, 85% of Somerville residents will live within half a mile of a train stop and will have expanded transit options. Continue reading GLX Bridge Closures Begin March 22 →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of the Murphy and Mengold families on the loss of Logan Murphy Mengold this past week.

Logan Murphy Mengold was only 8 years old, a bright young happy child who left this world much to early. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Logan Murphy Mengold →

Notice the city’s response below:

Mr. Tauro:

The City has no records responsive to your request for documents regarding an alleged recent Somerville Police Department compensation fraud case. The City has no records responsive to your request for documents regarding an investigation into compensation time abuse by Somerville Police Officers. Continue reading Your City Hard at Work for you Covering Up Everything Under the Sun So You Don’t See It! →

Residents may sign up for no-cost Mass Save Home Energy Assessment
and a variety of energy upgrades

SOMERVILLE, MA – Somerville residents and the City both stand to benefit if 230 Somerville households sign up for a no-cost Mass Save® Home Energy Assessment in 2019. Continue reading CITY SEEKING PARTICIPANTS FOR 2019 ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM →

(Somerville, MA) Naveo Credit Union presented six employees with service awards in recognition for their dedication and years of service to the Credit Union. Continue reading Naveo Credit Union Presents Service Awards to Six Employees in Recognition of Their Dedication to the Credit Union →

UPCOMING EVENTS Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information →

Photo:Middlesex Concert Band and Music Director Mark Olson. (Photo courtesy of Adam Dusenberry/KDS Productions.)

Wakefield, MA – Joy is not the first thought that springs to mind this season for the Middlesex Concert Band after losing our percussion equipment and rehearsal space in October’s First Baptist Church fire in Wakefield. Continue reading Middlesex Concert Band Presents “Make a Joyful Noise” →

Mayor Joseph Curtatone, Ward 7 City Councilor Katjana Ballantyne, Somerville Police Chief David Fallon, and City staff invite you to a Powder House Blvd. Community Meeting on Tuesday, March 5. Continue reading Powder House Blvd. Community Meeting, March 5 →

Photo credit: ©2019 WGBH/Elizabeth Friar

High School Quiz Show is a seeded, single-elimination tournament is produced and broadcast by WGBH and hosted by Billy Costa. Sixteen teams of Massachusetts high school students compete in the televised academic tournament. Continue reading Somerville High School on WGBH’s High School Quiz Show, March 2 →

By Bob Katzen

This law requires all voters to show identification at their polling places in order to be allowed to vote. Acceptable forms of ID would include any unexpired state or federal government-issued photo ID. Continue reading MUST SHOW ID TO VOTE →

By Bob Katzen

This bill prohibits public schools from scheduling classes on any statewide Election Day. The measure would designate Election Day as a professional development day to train principals, teachers and other professional staff in various skills. Continue reading NO SCHOOL ON ELECTION DAY →

By Bob Katzen

This bill protects biological parents, adoptive parents, stepparents and legal guardians of a child from being forced to testify against the child. The protection would not apply if the child is being accused of committing a crime against a family member. Continue reading PARENTS CAN’T BE FORCED TO TESTIFY AGAINST THEIR CHILDREN →

By Bob Katzen

This ban prohibits psychiatrists and other mental health professionals from providing conversion therapy to lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender minors under 18. The therapy is designed to change their sexual orientation or gender identity. Continue reading BAN SEXUAL ORIENTATION CONVERSION THERAPY →

By Bob Katzen

NEW STATE SEAL AND MOTTO Creates a special commission to examine the state seal and motto including those parts of it which have been controversial or misunderstood. Continue reading NEW STATE SEAL AND MOTTO →

By Bob Katzen

Bans the use of any Native American mascot by a public school including names like Redskins, Savages, Indians, Indianettes, Chiefs, Chieftains, Braves or Redmen.

Continue reading BAN ON NATIVE-AMERICAN SCHOOL MASCOTS →

By Bob Katzen

Governor Charlie Baker will be the keynote speaker at “The Future of Offshore Wind,” a discussion about opportunities in the state’s offshore wind future. The event is open to the public and will be held on Wednesday, March 6 at facilities at Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, 10 Winter Place in Boston from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Continue reading ATTEND AN EVENT: THE FUTURE OF OFFSHORE WIND →

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from January 30. All roll calls are on proposed changes to House rules. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.

Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 -Report No. 8 February 18-22, 2019 →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, February 24, the 55th day of 2019 with 310 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:28 and sunset is @ 5:26. 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: 1803 – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled itself to be the final interpreter of all constitutional issues. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

THE MARK WAHLBERG YOUTH FOUNDATION AND RECOVERY CENTERS OF AMERICA PRESENT IF ONLY, A SHORT FILM INTENDED FOR TEENS, PARENTS AND ADULTS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE DANGERS OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG MISUSE AND ABUSE AND TO START A CONVERSATION THAT ENCOURAGES THE SAFE USE, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS TO KEEP THEM OUT OF THE HANDS OF KIDS.
Continue reading Somerville Overcoming Addiction News Update →

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Brian Harris

Dear Somerville News,

I would like to nominate someone for the honor of Somerville Person Of The Week. That person is Brian Harris, retired Assistant Chief Probation Officer, Somerville District Court. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Brian Harris →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, February 23, the 54th day of 2019 with 311 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:30 and sunset is @ 5:24. 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: 1574 – France began the 5th holy war against the Huguenots.
1660 – Charles XI became the king of Sweden. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

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

The book Stealing Somerville has been released and in bookstores shelves worldwide and next the movie! 566 pages of telling the Curtatone‘s life story of corruption! Continue reading STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City by William Tauro →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Just look what the residents of Somerville have to deal with in our neighborhoods with all these ridiculous detours in Union Square. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Union Square Detours Causing Outrage & Havoc In Somerville Neighborhoods →

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Michael Dominick Chute who passed away this past week.

Michael was a Somerville native and a graduate of Somerville High School. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Michael Dominick Chute →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

I think you’d better get up to the Somerville concourse at the high school and start handing out McDonald’s gift certificates to the students – I think you’re the main reason they’re looking for 16 & 17 year olds to vote – the adults are finally catching on to his Bullshit! 😂 Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Start Passing Out Happy Meals Up at Somerville High School →

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Larry Fidalgo on his passing this past Thursday.

Larry Fidalgo, a longtime Somerville resident first moved to Somerville into his childhood home on Fremont Street at the age of two. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Larry Fidalgo →

A free pilot mentorship office hours event for Somerville’s aspiring and existing entrepreneurs and business owners and operators to receive advice from experienced business professionals, entrepreneurs and investors will be held 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at SPACES Davis Square, 240 Elm Street, Somerville MA 02144 (Entrance on 54 Chester Street; take elevator to 2nd Floor) Continue reading Somerville Mentorship Program Wednesday →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, February 21, the 52nd day of 2019 with 313 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:33 and sunset is @ 5:22. 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: 1804 – The first self-propelled locomotive on rails was demonstrated in Wales. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Middlesex District Attorney Marian T. Ryan is pleased to announce that the inaugural meeting of the Metro Region Opioid Task Force will take place at Mount Auburn Hospital on Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The District Attorney’s office partnered with Mount Auburn Hospital to form this group which will focus on the communities of Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge and Somerville.

On Monday, February 11, 2019, I, Officer Justin Buswell, worked my assigned 4pm-12am shift while in full-uniform in marked Somerville Police Cruiser East-2.

Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Rahkeen GRAY (Armed Robbery, Attempt to Commit Crime & SPD and Lynn Warrants) →

On February 17, 2019, I was patrolling area East 1 for the Somerville Police Department. At approximately 01:01, Ofc. Hartsgrove (East 4), and I, were dispatched to XXXXXX for a male party that had been assaulted. East 3, Ofc. Scrugli, and East 2, Ofc. P. Canty, responded as well. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Joshua RESENDES (Armed & Assault Burglary, Witness Intimidate, VCO Poss DW) →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, February 20, the 51st day of 2019 with 314 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:34 and sunset is @ 5:20. 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: 1673 – The first recorded wine auction took place in London.
1792 – U.S. President George Washington Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

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

The book Stealing Somerville has been released and in bookstores shelves worldwide and next the movie! 566 pages of telling the Curtatone‘s life story of corruption! Continue reading ORDER TODAY-STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City by William Tauro →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, February 19, the 50th day of 2019 with 315 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:36 and sunset is @ 5:19. The Full Snow Moon is exact @ 10:55 AM EST. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1807 – Former U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr was arrested in Alabama. He was later tried and acquitted on charges of treason. 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 Billy Fitzpatrick, Scott Gamble, Robert Lomanno, Brian Barton, Sheryl Hartley, Alyssa McNeill, Courtney Hooson, Sheila Borges-Foley, Michael Breen, John Aliperta, Brian Horan, Joey Carroll, Celia Taylor, Eugene Collins, John Zafiris Jr, Michelle Mobilia, Catello Battinelli, Ross Sabin, Jody Ann McCambly, Torrie Accardi, Orazio Petrosillo, Tim Perullo, Happy 76th Birthday to Jeannie McCambly, Happy 22nd Birthday to John Casey, Happy 18th Birthday to Gabriela Carney, Happy 13th Birthday to James Cyrus

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

By William Tauro

Sarita Capobianco, wife of Former Somerville Police Officer Alex Capobianco was detained and summoned into court this past weekend with allegations of receiving stolen merchandise and attempting to sell a stolen bicycle on Craigeslist. Continue reading Former Somerville Police Officer’s Wife Charged Attempting to Sell Stolen Bicycle in Home Depot Parking Lot →

Photos by Correen Demers Photography.com

By Katie Harris

The Prospect Hill Academy Lady Wizards with a final record of 17-1 finished the high school girls’ basketball season last year as the Massachusetts Charter School Athletic Organization (MCSAO) North Division Champion and as the MCSAO State Tournament Champion. Continue reading “Prospect Hill Academy Undefeated Entering Upcoming Tournament” →

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Joe Lynch, Board President

Joe Lynch is a  member representative of SCATV.  An active member of SCATV since 2008, Joe is the creator, producer and host of the talk show “Greater Somerville”.  Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week Joe Lynch →

By William Tauro

This article is about how stories that affect our everyday lives here in Somerville are possibly and/or intentionally overlooked nor reported for the people of Somerville to see.

Continue reading How Somerville Mayor Curtatone Controls The Media To His Advantage →

UPCOMING EVENTS Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, February 17, the 48th day of 2019 with 317 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:38 and sunset is @ 5:17. 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: 1801 – The U.S. House of Representatives broke an electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr. Jefferson was elected president and Burr became vice president. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local legislators’ votes on roll calls from January 30 and January 31. All roll calls are on proposed changes to House and Senate rules. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 – Report No. 7 February 11-15, 2019 →

By Bob Katzen

Rep. David DeCoste has filed a proposal that would repeal Massachusetts’ estate tax, also known as the death tax — a tax on the value of the decedent’s estate before distribution to any beneficiary. Continue reading REPEAL “ESTATE/DEATH” TAX PROPOSAL FILED →

By Bob Katzen

Rep. Natalie Blais (D- Sunderland) has filed a bill requiring all foods or beverages sold through vending machines located in government buildings be limited to items that comply with the nutritional standards established by the state’s commissioner of public health. Continue reading BILL REQUIRES HEALTHY FOOD IN VENDING MACHINES IN GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS →

By Bob Katzen

The INRIX 2018 Global Traffic Scorecard was released and ranked Boston as the most congested city in the U.S. Continue reading COSTS OF TRAFFIC CONGESTION IS THE HIGHEST IN BOSTON →

By Bob Katzen

Representative Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D-Pittsfield) and Senator Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville) unveiled their bill to raise the tipped Massachusetts minimum wage to the general minimum wage by 2028 and match any increase after that. Continue reading LAWMAKERS MOVE TO INCREASE WAGE OF TIPPED WORKERS →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, February 16, the 47th day of 2019 with 318 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:40 and sunset is @ 5:15. 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: 1741 – Benjamin Franklin published America’s second magazine, “The General Magazine and Historical Chronicle”. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Dear Editor,

February is American Heart Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, smoking is a leading cause of heart disease. Continue reading Letter to the Editor Submission – Quit Smoking to Celebrate American Heart Month →

By Joann Bocca-Rivieccio

Hi Everyone

Todays article is about our event we had at the Kowloon on Valentines Day in which was very successful . Kind of disappointed that no one from the public school system came. These three organizations support all the children they teach . Continue reading Somerville Overcoming Addiction Updates →

Continue reading Other Events and Dates in Somerville →

Somerville’s working on a big project to improve the city’s storm water drainage and reduce Union Square flooding, and that means two things: drainage for about two-thirds of the city will ultimately benefit, but for now we’re all going to have to adjust to a roughly 6-month detour on the Union Square end of Somerville Ave.

Continue reading Somerville Union Square Traffic Detour Starts Soon →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, February 15, the 46th day of 2019 with 319 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:41 and sunset is @ 5:14. 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: 1758 – Mustard was advertised for the first time in America. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Surveillance footage captured at 7:15 p.m. in the area of Curtis and Winthrop Street

SOMERVILLE – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Somerville Chief of Police David Fallon and Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone today announced that Edward Clark, 55, of Norwood has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident causing death in connection with the fatal hit-and-run that occurred on Powder House Boulevard on February 8. Continue reading Norwood Man Charged in Connection with Fatal Somerville Hit-and-Run →

By Joe McCain (Somerville Police Lt. Ret.)

On June 14, 2003, I was standing over the dead body of Carlos DeMedeiros. He was still warm. As a police sergeant, it was a familiar scene. Too familiar. Since the early 1990s it was one I witnessed too frequently and it was taking a toll on me. Continue reading SOMERVILLE’S OPIOID HYPOCRISY →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, February 14, the 45th day of 2019 with 320 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:43 and sunset is @ 5:13. 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: 1778 – The Stars and Stripes was carried to a foreign port, in France, for the first time. It was aboard the American ship Ranger. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Somerville Media Center will be hosting its 2019 SMC Honors Gala at Arts At The Armory on Friday, March 8 from 6:30pm – 9:00pm. This night recognizes the best facets of community-made media shared in greater Somerville! Continue reading Somerville Media Center will be hosting its 2019 SMC Honors Gala at Arts At The Armory on Friday, March 8 from 6:30pm – 9:00pm. →

Come spend Valentines Night at the Kowloon with us and have a ball! Continue reading This Thursday Night: VALENTINES NIGHT DINNER & COMEDY SHOW →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, February 13, the 44th day of 2019 with 321 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:44 and sunset is @ 5:11. 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: 1542 – Catherine Howard was executed for adultery. She was the fifth wife of England’s King Henry VIII. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Because of the snowfall predicted today, Tuesday, February 12, afternoon and evening activities will be canceled. There will be no Somerville Public Schools or Somerville Parks and Recreation activities after 3 p.m. and all Somerville Public Library branches, the Veterans Memorial Skating Rink, and the Kennedy Pool will be closed at 3 p.m. Continue reading Afternoon and Evening City, School, Library, and Recreation Activities Canceled, Tuesday, 2/12 →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, February 12, the 43rd day of 2019 with 322 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:45 and sunset is @ 5:10. 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: 1541 – The city of Santiago, Chile was founded. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Click on link below to read:February 12th, 2019 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online (1)

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Pam McLaughlin, JoAnn Bocca-Rivieccio, Jimmy Nutt, Jessica Mantia Snow, John Rogan, Ann Flynn Dickerson, Cindy Moss, Francis Khalil, Patricia Daley, Mario Muraca, Marvin Dionne, Barbara Carvello, Dino Alves, Michael Cunha, Gus Filosi, Ray Snow SR.,Darrell English, Bernard Gibbins, Albert Piacentini, Jimmy Gondolfe, Tommy Abisso, Lou Ferrara, Cherie Gingola, Heather Da La Cruz, Steve Grossman, Susan Lampedecchio, Karen Taylor and the Wilkerson Triplets

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

Meet this week’s Special Persons of the Week:The Great Men & Women of the Somerville Fire Department

Congratulations to our 10 members on successfully completing the BFit Challenge to benefit the 100 Club last week at the TD Garden. These guys raised over $6000 and ran the stair climb in full turnout gear with SCBA! Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Persons of the Week:The Great Men & Women of the Somerville Fire Department →

Active investigation continues
Investigators are continuing to call on the public for assistance in identifying the operator of the vehicle involved in Friday’s fatal hit and run in Somerville. Continue reading UPDATE: SOMERVILLE FATAL HIT AND RUN →

Good Day Everyone …My Name is JoAnn Bocca Rivieccio

I will be writing a column here weekly . If there is a subject about addiction you are interested in knowing about please ask.. I will do my best to retrieve the info for you, if I don’t already know the answer at hand. Here is a little history to as who I am . A Mom that has been faced with over 24 years of addiction. I have a happy and sad story . Continue reading Somerville Overcoming Addiction Updates →

U.S. Attorney Andrew E. Lelling announced the launch of a new wave of public service announcements primarily aimed at increasing awareness about the dangers and consequences of abusing, selling and sharing prescription opioids. Continue reading U.S. Attorney’s Office Launches MA Opioid Abuse Prevention PSAs →

On Wednesday, February 6, 2019, while assigned to marked unit East-2, I, Officer Ashley Catatao, was dispatched to Market Basket, located at 400 Somerville Avenue, for the report of a shoplifter. Marked unit East-1 was also dispatched. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Matthew EITHUN (Shoplifting) →

On February 5, 2019, at approximately 20:00 hours, I was contacted by Saks Loss Prevention Associate, XXXX, regarding a female shoplifter who had just concealed fragrances and left the store. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Jennifer BOUTIN (Larceny) →

On Monday, February 4, 2019 while on full uniform patrol in marked unit Sector East, I (Officer Patrick Canty) was on a motor vehicle stop at XX Union Square. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Paul MCGOWAN (OUI Liquor, Alcohol from Open Container) →

On Sunday, February 10, 2018, I was assigned to marked unit East-4 and on routine patrol. At approximately 10:10 PM, I was traveling westbound on Broadway in the vicinity of School Street. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Breno Henrique DA SILVA (VCO Possession of Dangerous Weapons, Dangerous Weapon, Carry, Possession Class D) →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 1/28/19 – 2/10/19 →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, February 11, the 42nd day of 2019 with 323 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:47 and sunset is @ 5:09. 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: 1752 – The Pennsylvania Hospital opened as the very first hospital in America. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

SOMERVILLE— Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Somerville Chief of Police David Fallon have confirmed the identity of the pedestrian who died last night as the result of an apparent hit-and-run as Allison Donovan, 40, of Somerville. Continue reading Update on Somerville Fatal Hit-and-Run →

On 1-31-2019, while assigned to marked unit East-4, I was dispatched to the area of the Foley Street MBTA train station at Assembly Row with East-2 (Officer Anaya) for reports of a shoplifter. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Jonathan CABALLERO (Shoplifting and Belmont & Boston Warrants)at Burlington Stores at Assembly Row →

On Monday January 28, 2019, I, Officer Matthew Khoury was patrolling in marked unit East-3. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Esteban HAYES (Shoplifting, Resisting Arrest & Brockton Warrants) & Rosaleen LOPES (New Bedford Warrant) →

On 1/31/2019, I (Officer Devin Schneider) was in full uniform while assigned to marked cruiser East-1 during the 8am-4pm shift. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Jose GUILLEN (VCO Open Container & Boston Warrant) & Jose POSADA LANDAVERDE (VCO Open Container) →

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

The Health and Human Services Department, Community Clothing Closet of the Somerville Public Schools, and 311 are collecting donations of new or gently used winter clothing for residents and students who need them. Continue reading Somerville Hosts Winter Clothing Drive →

UPCOMING EVENTS Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information →

Dear Somerville Local First Members and Friends,

First, Happy New Year! We hope your 2019 is off to a great start, and that it continues to bring joy, health, and success for all of you! Continue reading Important Update from Somerville Local First →

As part of the next phase of the Somerville Ave. Utility & Streetscape Improvements Project, City contractors will set up a large work zone in Union Square on or around February 19 that will require some through-traffic to be rerouted. The detour will remain in place for approximately six months. Continue reading 6-Month Somerville Ave. Detour (Between Dane St. and the Somerville Ave./Washington St. Intersection) Begins Tuesday, February 19 →

By Bob Katzen

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

A BEACON HILL ROLL CALL EXCLUSIVE
BLINDLY FOLLOW THE LEADER? – The House uses a large electronic voting board that shows how each representative votes on a roll call. Members press a button at their desks and their vote appears next to their name on the board for everyone to see. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 – Report No. 6 February 4-8, 2019 →

By Bob Katzen

Massachusetts Department of Revenue Commissioner Christopher Harding announced that preliminary revenue collections for January totaled $2.79 billion, which is $195 million or 6.5 percent below the hoped-for benchmark and $180 million or 6.1 percent less than the final collections in January 2018. Continue reading JANUARY REVENUE COLLECTIONS ARE BELOW WHAT WAS EXPECTED →

By Bob Katzen

On March 5 the public is invited to offer feedback on the state’s commuter rail system at a meeting of the MBTA’s Rail Vision Advisory Committee. The gathering is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the State Transportation Building at 10 Park Plaza in Boston. Continue reading YOUR CHANCE TO GIVE FEEDBACK ABOUT COMMUTER RAIL →

By Bob Katzen

Governor Baker flew to Washington to testify on global warming before the House Committee on Natural Resources. He praised the bi-partisanship that help put the Bay State at the forefront of the climate change movement. Continue reading GOV. CHARLIE BAKER TESTIFIES ON CLIMATE CHANGE →

By Bob Katzen

The Pension Reserves Investment Management (PRIM) Board’s Investment Committee met to discuss why the state pension fund’s balance dropped by $4.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2018. State employees, teachers and some municipal workers retirement funds are invested through PRIM. Continue reading STATE PENSION FUND LOSES $4.5 BILLION IN FOURTH QUARTER 2018 →

Our 2019 Hyannis Marathon, Half Marathon, 10Km & Marathon Team Relay FINISHER MEDALS created by Ashworth Awards of North Attleboro, MA belong around yer neck and all you have to do is run 26.2, 13.1, 6.2 miles or one of the legs in the Marathon Team Relay. Continue reading Hyannis Marathon, Half Marathon, 10Km & Marathon Relay In Feb 2019 Finisher Medals are to run & walk for!!! →

DavisNOW, a community group, committed to the repair of Davis Square, is holding a community meeting, this Wednesday February 13th. The venue is the Dilboy Post at 371 Summer St, Davis Square at 6.00pm Continue reading DavisNOW Community Meeting Feb 13th, 6:00pm →

By William Tauro

Allegations that have risen of finger-on-the-scale Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that agents have been tipping the scales Continue reading The Tainted Somerville FBI And Me, Classic Political Investigation Tampering →