Photo:Courtesy of Somerville Firefighters Local 76
Shown are the newly appointed Somerville Firefighters photo (L-R) Virgilio Garcia, John Gullage and Timothy McKenzie at the City Council Meeting held on March 28th. Continue reading Somerville Gets 3 New Firefighters
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 April & May Workshops @Somerville Media Center
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
Does the city have the right to place a sign like this on the side of my house without telling me .. looks like it’s going to be a no parking sign .. but I own 3 feet off my property to the street .. Tannery brook way … been here over 40 years never had a sign .. they just finished building 5 ..condos behind my house .. any advice ..
Jose Fernandes Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:City Bullying Property Owners With Signs
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week: Virginia M. Boos (Ginger)
Virginia is celebrating her Birthday on this April 9th. This will be her 80th and we here at The Somerville News Weekly wanted to do something special and different for this birthday by making her special person of the week. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week:Virginia M. Boos
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
It is a shame that there isn’t an anti corruption unit in Massachusetts to thoroughly investigate Chief Fallon and his command staff for the actions they perpetrated and or the egregious violations ignored on several innocent and guilty people from 2014 thru 2017 at a minimum. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: It is a shame that there isn’t an anti corruption unit in Massachusetts
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, March 30, the 89th day of 2019 with 276 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:31 and sunset is @ 7:06. 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: 1533 – Henry VIII divorced his first wife, Catherine of Aragon.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Dear Somerville!
Chief David Fallon is pleased to announce that a team of assessors from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission is scheduled to arrive on Monday, April 22, 2019 to begin examining various aspects of the Somerville Police Department’s policies and procedures, operations and facilities. Continue reading Somerville PD Begin Examining Various Aspects of the Somerville Police Department’s Policies and Procedures, Operations and Facilities
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
The Millennium Companies are experiencing tremendous growth and are hiring new team members. Continue reading Millennium Companies are Hiring Experienced Sweeper Operators and Class B CDL Broom Operators
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
Tufts and developers are taking over Ball Square. Don’t be surprised if the bridge in Ball Square never opens. Just more sinister plans by the city handlers in order to drive out more local businesses and homeowners. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Tufts and Developers are Taking Over Ball Square
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, March 29, the 88th day of 2019 with 277 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:32 and sunset is @ 7:05. 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: 1461 – Edward IV secured his claim to the English thrown by defeating Henry VI’s Lancastrians at the battle of Towdon. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
The City of Somerville is such a disaster. Politicians are more concerned about bike lanes, the green line that’s far too overpriced to be even closely considered fiscally responsible, new eateries, low income housing, potholes they won’t fix, rats they won’t address, Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:City Is Out Of Control
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, March 28, the 87th day of 2019 with 278 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:34 and sunset is @ 7:04. 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: 1774 – Britain passed the Coercive Act against Massachusetts.
1797 – Nathaniel Briggs patented a washing machine. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
SOMERVILLE – Attention Somerville Youth! The Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program will be accepting applications for summer 2019 starting Monday, April 1. Continue reading CITY OF SOMERVILLE ANNOUNCES 2019 TEEN SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Eddie Burke who passed away this past week.
Edward “Eddie” Burke was a great guy who will be sadly missed here in Somerville by many of us that knew him and enjoyed his friendship.
Obituary: Continue reading Somerville Remembering Cambridge Police Officer Edward J. Burke
Don’t let the date fool you, street sweeping resumes on Monday, April 1. You can look up the schedule for streets that you park on, and sign up for reminders atsomervillema.gov/sweeper. But please also take a look at signs on the street, they’re the final word on where and where you can park.
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, March 26, the 85th day of 2019 with 280 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:37 and sunset is @ 7:01. 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: 1026 – Conrad II was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope John XIX. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Photos taken during various Greek Independence Day celebrations at Somerville City Hall courtesy of Harry Agritha
By William Tauro
Each year, Greeks all over the world celebrate Greek Independence Day on March 25, which is a national holiday in Greece. This is when Greeks remember their long struggle against the Ottoman Empire (Turks), an effort that eventually leads to their independence. Interestingly enough, March 25 marks the beginning of the Greek War for Independence, not the end. Here’s some more information on the history of how Greece eventually won its freedom. Continue reading Greek Independence Day Celebration In Somerville
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Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Paul Valente, Hago Jack Grigorian, Paula Vancini, Ted Woo, Vinícius Braga, James Norton, Mary C. Alcaro, Cheryl’Ann Cabral, Bobbie Halliday, Elliott Irwin Moore, John K Gibbons, Kerry Rae, Dana Scali Paulino, Andrea Gregory, Patti Moschella Kalicki, Adam Bonito, Stephen O’donnell, Scott Delp, Stephen Dibenedetto, Lisa Chiapperini, Happy 25th Happy Birthday to Marysa Linor and Happy 14th Birthday to Savanna Brosnahan
Sent in by our readers! Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
By JoAnn Bocca-Rivieccio
Let’s talk Drug Courts …. Recovery court is considered a specialty court and The Judge at the Somerville Court House is not a fan of Specialty courts. Continue reading Somerville Overcoming Addiction:Let’s Talk Drug Courts
March 25, 2019 — Revolutionary Clinics, a leader in medical cannabis in Massachusetts, is proud to announce it has been named “Best Medical Dispensary” in Massachusetts by the New England Cannabis Network (NECANN) at its annual convention in Boston. Continue reading Somerville’s Revolutionary Clinics Named Best Medical Dispensary in Massachusetts
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 Somerville Media Center Free Digital Literacy Workshops
Somerville Neighborhood News speaks with Viola Augustin, GLX Project Liaison; Jesse Moos, Construction Liaison & Compliance Manager; and Daniel Amelin, Project Manager, Utilities about upcoming construction projects throughout the city and how they will impact drivers, pedestrians and cyclists and their commutes. Continue reading SNN Construction Update: Broadway Bridge Closure and Union Square Detour
On Sunday, March 24, 2019 at approximately 12:30 A.M., I was monitoring vehicular traffic near the intersection of Elm Street and Chester Street when bystanders flagged me down and informed me that a male just came out of the Burren, a bar located at 247 Elm Street and broke the side mirror of a parked vehicle, (a black taxi parked in the cab stand outside the Burren). Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Jacob SYLVESTER (Disorderly, Malicious Damage to MV)
On 3/18/19, I, Officer Christopher Collette was assigned to Somerville marked unit West Seven. At approximately 1929 hours, I was dispatched to the Rite Aid at 393 Highland Ave. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Paul CAPOTOSTO (Shoplifting) Riteaid
The following is a brief summary to incident #19015695.
On 03/21/2019, I was working in plain clothes, operating an unmarked Police vehicle, assigned to the Somerville Police Drug Control Unit. At 4:10 PM observations were made by me of a white male in the parking lot of CVS (532 Medford Street) on the phone pacing back and forth. This white male was subject of past narcotic related surveillance. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Thomas ALONARDO JR (PWID A)
On Thursday, March 21, 2019, I, Officer Paul Beckford, was on duty for the Somerville Police (East 2). At approximately 11:26 PM, Officer Douglas Brioso (East 3), and I, were dispatched to 180 Somerville Ave. Target for a shoplifter.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Natashia FAIRWEATHER Shoplifting Target Store
On 3/23/2019, I (Officer Devin Schneider) was in full uniform while assigned to marked cruiser East-1 during the 4pm-12am shift. The following report is a summary of the events that I witnessed that day, as they pertain to incident #19016076: Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Deniz MONTEIRO (OUI Liquor, Negligent MV Op)
Photo by Gary DiZiglio
The famous bowling alley sign that has hung on the Ball Square Bowling Alley building that’s located at Ball Square for over 50 years is being taken down as the building gets demolished to make way for new developement.
Photo collage by William Tauro
WOBURN – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan has announced the launch of a new Cold Case Unit. To lead the team she has hired an experienced prosecutor who will focus exclusively on solving the County’s oldest and most challenging cases. Continue reading District Attorney Marian Ryan Announces New Cold Case Unit
Photos courtesy of Somerville Firefighters Local 76
From March 3 through March 23 Captain Steven Mauras and Lieutenant Thomas Tierney along with 15 members of the Metro Boston Homeland Security UASI US&R Team continued their training toward the US&R Rescue Specialist Certificate at TEEX Disaster City in College Station, Texas. Continue reading Somerville Firefighters Local 76 Training
By Bob Katzen
This bill imposes up to a 5-year prison sentence on anyone who hits any dwelling, public park, daycare facility, public school or college with a firearm. Continue reading SHOOTING AT A HOUSE OR SCHOOL BILL BEING REPURPOSED
By Bob Katzen
The Judiciary Committee held a hearing on a bill that would take away the parental rights of convicted rapists. Continue reading RAPISTS AND PARENTAL RIGHTS
By Bob Katzen
This bill requires anyone who submits a bid or proposal of more than $10,000 to do work for state government to say that their company is in full compliance with the state’s anti-discrimination laws. Continue reading PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION IN STATE CONTRACTS BACK ON BEACON HILL
By Bob Katzen
This bill refers to pets as “companion animals” and requires people to protect the health and safety of these animals including dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, hamsters and ferrets. Continue reading COMPANION ANIMALS BILL ON BEACON HILL
By Bob Katzen
While on the stump in her presidential campaign last week, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) made headlines and reignited a debate that has been brewing across the nation for years. Continue reading WARREN ATTEMPTS TO ABOLISH ELECTRICAL COLLEGE
Park Avenue Congregational Church United Church of Christ
50 Paul Revere Road (at the intersection of Paul Revere Rd. and Park Ave.)
Arlington Heights, MA Continue reading RUMMAGE SALE – SATURDAY, APRIL 27 from 9 to 2
Photo:State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump
Report focuses on patients who were prescribed buprenorphine as part of their medication-assisted treatment
Boston, MA – Citing the Commonwealth’s ongoing opioid epidemic, State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump is calling on MassHealth, the state’s Medicaid program, to take steps to expand access to counseling for individuals receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and establish training standards for medical professionals that provide this counseling. Continue reading Audit Highlights Need for Improved Access to Opioid Counseling and Expanded Prescriber Training
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School (PHA) has earned the first College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science A. Schools honored with the award have expanded girls’ access in AP Computer Science courses. Continue reading Prospect Hill Academy Charter School Earns First College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award
BOSTON – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Attorney General Maura Healey, Massachusetts Bar Association Chief Legal Counsel and Chief Operating Officer Martin W. Healy, and Committee for Public Counsel Services Attorney-in-Charge Carolyn McGowan have begun convening meetings of the first-of-its-kind, statewide Conviction Integrity Program Working Group. Continue reading Conviction Integrity Working Group Launched to Prevent, Identify and Remedy Wrongful Convictions
Upcoming Vision Zero Safe Streets Meetings and Public Hearing
The City of Somerville has been working to produce a strategic plan to guide its safe streets work, using the global “Vision Zero” movement as a framework to eliminate traffic crashes that result in severe injuries and fatalities. Continue reading SOMERVILLE Vision Zero Safe Streets Meetings 3/27 & 4/24, Public Hearing 4/3
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week,
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 – Report Np. 12 March 18-22, 2019
Photo by Skip Murray
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Lieutenant Colonel James Marques
Lieutenant Colonel James Marques was born on August 28, 1964 in Somerville, Massachusetts. He grew up with two brothers younger than him. The middle brother, who he was close to, died early in life while the youngest brother is currently a high school teacher teaching Math and Computer Science. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week:Lieutenant Colonel James Marques
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, March 24, the 83rdth day of 2019 with 282 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:41 and sunset is @ 6:59. 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: 1379 – The Gelderse war ended. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Please see the attached community note, and attached before and after images, and contact Denise Taylor with any media questions at dtaylor@somervillema.gov or 857-523-9905.
Harris Park Landscape Plan Community Meeting April 3 Continue reading Harris Park Landscape Plan Community Meeting April 3 in SOMERVILLE
Members Sought for Mayor’s Appointments Advisory Committee- Application Deadline Extended to April 3
The City is now accepting applications for positions on Mayor Joseph Curtatone’s Appointments Advisory Committee (AAC). The Committee reviews applications and makes recommendations for vacant Mayor-appointed posts on boards and commissions with regulatory or decision-making authority. Continue reading Application Deadline Extended to April 3 – Members Sought for Mayor’s Appointments Advisory Committee
Two Public Hearings on Youth Voting Rights for Municipal Elections April 4 at 3 and 6 p.m.
Council to review Mayor’s Request for Home Rule Petition to Grant Municipal Voting Rights to 16- and 17-Year-Olds
Continue reading SOMERVILLE Public Hearings on Municipal Youth Voting Rights April 4 at 3 and 6 p.m.
BOSTON – Massachusetts property owners over 65 years of age have until April 1, 2019 to apply to defer payment of their property taxes. To qualify, seniors in Somerville must have an annual income of $57,000 or less. Continue reading Somerville-April 1 Deadline for Senior Property Tax Deferral Approaching
Public Hearing on Traffic Calming and Pedestrian Safety April 3 at 6 p.m.
Council to hear testimony on traffic safety, traffic calming, and the Traffic Calming Petition Continue reading SOMERVILLE Hearing on Traffic Calming & Pedestrian Safety 4/3
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
Back in the day you would call your alderman and with-in a couple days it was fixed. Now thE COUNCILORS only care about being green, illegal aliens, impeaching Donald Trump, anything but fixing the city. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Aldermen/Councilors/Whatever Changing Times
Go where all the locals go, join the group today!
The three brothers, Joe, Liam and Lucas McCain, grew up on Ossipee Road in West Somerville. Rehearsing in the basement of their grandmother Helen’s home after school everyday was a staple of their existence. Continue reading Somerville’s Own Helen Trio Shoots Latest Video at Davis Squares Historic Sligo Pub
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
I was alarmed to see this crater in the road yesterday and concerned that if anyone, especially an elder or young mother crossing this crosswalk with a baby carriage doesn’t notice, it could result in injury. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Somerville Roads Getting More Dangerous to Drive On
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
As a youth worker in Somerville for over 8 years I could not be more proud of the incredible young people I see every day who consistently advocate for equity and justice in the face of bigotry and ignorance. Nothing in these screenshots (of your prior article) involve bullying of any kind. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Make Prom Great Again Controversy
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, March 21, the 80th day of 2019 with 285 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:46 and sunset is @ 6:56. 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: 1349 – 3,000 Jews were killed in Black Death riots in Efurt Germany. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
The man who is managing it all, John Dalton, General Manager of the Greenline Extension, sat down with Joe Lynch at the Somerville Media Center to chat about the bridge closures, construction and station design. Watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6t12TNza78
Somerville Lions Club Charity Brunch Sunday April 28th at the Mount Vernon Restaurant 14 Broadway Somerville $15pp 8:30AM-1:00PM
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
I wanted to let residents know about the issues surrounding development projects around in our neighborhood in Ward 7. Same shoddy practices have been effecting lots of other residents in the city for years and ongoing. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Shoddy Practices In Developemnt Projects
Hey FB friends, as of tomorrow the Ball Sq Bridge is closing (@8pm) for a year, but we’re not. Continue reading Bridge Closing But Ball Square Cafe & Victor’s Is Open
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 administration’s life story of corruption! Continue reading STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City by William Tauro
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, March 20, the 79th day of 2019 with 286 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:48 and sunset is @ 6:54. The The Full Crow Moon is exact @ 7:44 PM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 0141 – The 6th recorded perihelion passage of Halley’s Comet took place. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
The International comedy hit My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy!, featuring actor & comedian Peter J. Fogel, will be coming to the Regent Theatre in Arlington, Ma, four four weeks only from April 24 to May 19, 2019. Continue reading My Mother’s Italian My Father’s Jewish & I’m In Therapy!
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, March 19, the 78th day of 2019 with 287 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:50 and sunset is @ 6:53. 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: 1571 – Spanish troops occupied Manila. 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 Karen Love, Martha Sousa Ferreira, Diane Simonelli, Marysa Linor, Michele Ann Saulnier-Goss, Laura Catherine Mccormack, Robert Rebelo, Jody Connelly, Neil Gillis Sr., Tom Flynn, Jennifer Gjulameti, Randy Pinch, Toni Shelzi, Anisah Ali, John Teves, Debbie Simard, Michael Cirrone, Gerry Daly, Amy Logan Kelly, Paul Feeney, Linda Petrosillo Mirabella, Tony Zammuto, Lucas Braga, Frank Mcsorley, Gregory B. Roche, Lisa Fucci, Suzette Muise, Russell Castor Jr., Maria Tauro, Paul Allan, and Happy 80th Birthday to Rose Teves
Sent in by our readers! Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week: Gary Dizoglio
Gary is the founder and administrator of the hottest Facebook page on the planet, “Somerville Pride!” Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week:Gary Dizoglio
Somerville Homeless Coalition is proud to announce our featured speaker for our inaugural Spring Into Action Gala, District Attorney Marian Ryan. Continue reading Somerville Homeless Coalition:Speaker Announcement
By Caroline Colarusso
Lately the sanctity of human life has suffered several blows. New York recently passed legislation that removes the requirement that minors obtain parental consent before having an abortion, the obligation of doctors to provide lifesaving care to a baby born alive after a failed abortion, as well as allowing third trimester abortions. Continue reading Quo Vadis?
On March 12, 2019, I was patrolling area East 1 for the Somerville Police Department. At approximately 05:08, I was dispatched to 399 Revolution Drive for a fire inside of the garage. Sierra 9, Sgt. Slattery responded as well. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Aniel WILSON (Defacement Malicious Wanton Prop, False ID Furnish to LE)
On Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 5:43 P.M., while traveling West on Broadway (a public way in the city of Somerville), I queried the license plate of the vehicle directly in front of my cruiser a blue Subaru bearing Massachusetts registration xxxx. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Gustavo CHAMUL (Op MV with License Suspended)
On March 12, 2019, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol as the Assembly Row unit.
At approximately 8:24pm, I was notified by loss prevention at TJMaxx that Hicham Marchoud, a male well known for shoplifting in the Boston area, had just entered the store. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Hicham MARCHOUD (Shoplifting, Removal Theft Det. Device) at Assembly Row
On 3/15/2019, while assigned to marked unit East-1, I responded to 233 Highland Ave for reports of a dispute. Officer Nevin also responded. Upon our arrival we were met by the RP and Employee, XXXX. XXXX stated that a customer had come in, Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: John POTTER (Defraud Restaurant)
CAMBRIDGE, MA (Monday, March 18, 2019)—Mayor Marc C. McGovern and Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced this morning the establishment of the United Legal Defense Fund for Immigrants, a partnership between the Mayors’ Offices and the Cambridge Community Foundation. Continue reading Mayors of Cambridge and Somerville Partner to Establish United Legal Defense Fund for Immigrants
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, March 18, the 77th day of 2019 with 288 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:51 and sunset is @ 6:52. 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: 0037 – The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius’ will and proclaims Caligula emperor. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Mayor Curtatone, all members of The Somerville City Council, all members of The School Committee, Chief Fallon, and Superintendent Skipper Continue reading SOMERVILLE OFFICIALS MAKE JOINT STATEMENT ON MOSQUE ATTACKS
State Leaders Challenged to Fight Skyrocketing Epidemic of Youth E-Cigarette Use
“Students from Somerville, in partnership with Somerville Cares About Prevention and the City of Somerville Health and Human Services Department, will chalk messages on the sidewalks around City Hall and in front of Somerville High School to raise awareness about the harms of tobacco use and to promote positive social norms.”
Continue reading Somerville Kids /Massachusetts Kids Will Kick Butts – and Juul – on March 20
our condolences go out to the family and friends of John F. Zullo on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering John F. Zullo
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Henry Rudolph Boyd who passed away this past week.
Henry Rudolph Boyd had many friends here in Somerville where he will be sadly missed.
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
I do NOT want my name or my kids names published whatsoever. The hate is too real. Shit’s about to go down at SHS tomorrow because these kids were having fun with there prom-posal and made the mistake of posting it on Instagram. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Troubles Brewing In Somerville High School
A public hearing for the Somerville Fiscal Year 2020 Community Preservation Plan will be held on Wednesday, March 27, at 7 p.m. to introduce the plan and get feedback. Continue reading Somerville March 27: Public Hearing on the FY20 Community Preservation Plan
Make sure you review signs on the streets where you park to find out when street sweeping days are. You can also visit the City’s website to look up your schedule (but please note, schedules may not be complete, so always follow the signs on the street) and set up calendar reminders for yourself.
Somerville’s youngest residents will no longer only be stretching their imaginations at the Somerville Public Library when Kid’s Yoga comes to the Central Branch on Saturday, March 23, from 2 to 3 p.m. Continue reading It’s Not Just Child’s Pose: Kids Yoga at the Somerville Library
As modes of transportation evolve, we want to make sure we’re planning for residents’ needs. Continue reading Help Make Somerville Go: Take the Shared Mobility Survey
The City Council may take two significant votes on or after Thursday, March 21. Votes may be taken on the Proposed Condominium Conversion Ordinance as well as the Proposed Short-Term Rental Ordinance at the 6 p.m. meeting of the Land Use Committee of the Whole at City Hall. Continue reading Somerville Council May Vote on New Condo Conversion & Short-Term Rental Ordinances on Thursday, March 21
The Broadway bridge is scheduled to close for a year starting on Friday, March 22. This work is necessary to build the Green Line Extension, however we realize it’s going to be difficult. Continue reading Somerville-One Week to the Broadway Bridge Closure
In Somerville, we pride ourselves on being a city that is home to people from all around the world and of every religion. So, when an atrocity like the mosque attacks in New Zealand takes place, we feel it here. Continue reading Joint Statement on Mosque Attacks from Mayor Curtatone, The Somerville City Council, The Somerville School Committee, Chief Fallon, Superintendent Skipper
Plan establishes annual allocations of Community Preservation Act funds
SOMERVILLE – The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is holding their annual Community Preservation Plan public hearing on Wednesday, March 25, at 7 p.m. in the 3rd floor Community Room at the Visiting Nurse Association, 259 Lowell St. Continue reading SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE TO HOLD COMMUNITY PRESERVATION PLAN HEARING; PRE-APPLICATION WORKSHOP
The Somerville City Council wishes to inform the community that two significant votes may take place on Thursday, March 21. At the 6 p.m. meeting of the Legislative Matters Committee of the Whole at City Hall, Committee Chair & Ward 5 Councilor Mark Niedergang Continue reading Somerville Council Committee May Vote on Proposed Condominium Conversion and Short-Term Rental Ordinances on March 21
By Bob Katzen
This bill prohibits a consumer from being liable for any debt incurred by unauthorized use by someone other than the recipient, of unsolicited credit cards, Continue reading UNSOLICITED CREDIT CARDS AND CHECKS
By Bob Katzen
This bill requires landlords to install window guards in all units of their buildings that have a window higher than six feet off the ground and in which a child under ten years of age lives. Continue reading WINDOW GUARDS BILL
By Bob Katzen
This tax taxes sugary soft drinks which are currently exempt from the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax. Continue reading TAX SUGARY DRINKS
By Bob Katzen
The Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities will hold a hearing on March 26 at 10 a.m. in Room A2 at the Statehouse on a bill adding to the current list of mandated reporters required to report suspected child abuse or neglect.
By Bob Katzen
The House 155-1, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that repeals the current law that denies an additional $100 in welfare benefits to children conceived while – or soon after – the family began receiving welfare benefits or, if they had received family welfare benefits in the past. The law was adopted in 1995 as part of a welfare reform package that was aimed at discouraging families already receiving public support from having more children. Continue reading HOUSE APPROVES CAP ON WELFARE BENEFITS FOR KIDS
By Bob Katzen
The House 149-9 and then again 148-8, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would prohibit psychiatrists, psychologists and other health care providers from attempting to change the sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression of anyone under 18. Continue reading HOUSE APPROVES BAN CONVERSION THERAPY FOR ANYONE UNDER 18
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of March 11-15. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 – Report No. 11 March 11-15, 2019
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, March 17, the 76th day of 2019 with 289 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:53 and sunset is @ 6:51. 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: 0461 – Bishop Patrick, St. Patrick, died in Saul. Ireland celebrates this day in his honor. 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
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, March 16, the 75th day of 2019 with 290 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:55 and sunset is @ 6:50. 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: 1190 – The Crusaders began the massacre of Jews in York, England. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
134 HEATH ST. UNIT 2, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145
I just helped my buyers purchase this newly renovated 2 Bedroom Condominum with 2 Bathrooms in Someville, Mafor $600K and saved my buyers $19K from the listing price!
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Grace Aliperta on her passing.
Grace Aliperta was an amazing person with many friends here in Somerville who will be sadly missed.
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Eddie Abate on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Eddie Abate
This dog was found today (3/15/19) around 11am. Please contact us with any information at 617-625-6600 ext 2190. If you are the owner please call 617-625-1212. Thank you!
This past Thursday, the Kiwanis Club of Somerville President William Lemos and his members hosted their 2019 Annual St. Patrick’s Day Interclub Luncheon. Continue reading 2019 SOMERVILLE KIWANIS CLUB 25th ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY INTERCLUB LUNCHEON
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, March 15, the 74th day of 2019 with 291 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:57 and sunset is @ 6:49. 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: 44 BC – Roman Emperor Julius Caesar was assassinated by high ranking Roman Senators. The day is known as the “Ides of March.” Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
When it comes to bullying i dont think the schools address the issue and just push it aside as kids being kids. It is not kids being kids when a child comes home from school afraid or hurt physically or emotionally My grandson was being bullied last year and he was only in preschool. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Bullying in Our Schools
Mayor McGovern & Mayor Curtatone Announce the Launch of the United Legal Defense Fund for Immigrants
Cambridge Mayor Marc McGovern and Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone will announce the creation of the United Legal Defense Fund for Immigrants, a joint initiative of both Mayor’s Offices in partnership with the Cambridge Community Foundation. Continue reading CAMBRIDGE & SOMERVILLE MAYORS TO ANNOUNCE JOINT IMMIGRANT LEGAL DEFENSE FUND
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
The bullying at this school is outrageous. My son is a victim of it daily, and the Principal thinks it is just kids being kids, but when my child is coming home daily upset and scared to go to school, that is called, BULLYING. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Disturbances at Argenziano School
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, March 14, the 73rd day of 2019 with 292 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:58 and sunset is @ 6:47. 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: 1489 – Catherine Cornaro, Queen of Cyprus, sold her kingdom to Venice. She was the last of the Lusignan dynasty. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
It’s In The Book STEALING SOMERVILLE!
Click on link below to hear the live interview to believe it!
Living Curtatone In Somerville, The Truth Revealed of Crimes Carried Out and Covered Up Continue reading STEALING SOMERVILLE:A Curtatone Family Member’s Confession
You are invited to a special screening of the film Unplanned located at the AMC Theatre in Liberty Tree Mall in Danvers. Based on the inspiring true story of Abby Johnson’s pro-life conversion. Continue reading Unplanned the Movie Special Screening
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!
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 administration 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 administration. Bids of contractors and vendors are tampered with so negotiations favor municipal administrators. The administration 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 wasa replaced by new blood due to Tauro’s publications during election. Hopefully, this change will reach the corner office.
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, March 13, the 72nd day of 2019 with 293 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:00 and sunset is @ 6:46. 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: 0483 – St. Felix III began his reign as Pope. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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