Alt comedy legends BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT and DANA GOULD bring their “The Show with Two Heads” tour to Somerville Theatre on Wednesday, May 15. Continue reading Bobcat Goldthwait & Dana Gould Bring Comedy Tour To Somerville Theatre, May 15 →

(Somerville, MA) In honor of Children’s Book Month, Naveo Credit Union is launching a book drive during the month of April at both its branches to benefit the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless and their A Bed for Every Child campaign. Continue reading Naveo Credit Union launches book drive during the month of April to benefit the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless and their A Bed for Every Child campaign →

Representative Christine P. Barber, of Somerville and Medford, testified recently in support of a bill she filed to make prescription drugs more affordable to consumers by increasing the transparency and accountability of prescription drug costs. Continue reading Representative Barber Testifies in Support of her Bill to Make Prescriptions More Affordable →

By William Tauro

A common everyday question that I hear regularly “When will it stick?” or “When will it happen?” Of course they’re talking about the corruption that I have been reporting every week for the past three years or so.

Continue reading Why Are People So Afraid to Speakup, Stop Sitting on Your Hands Somerville and Talk →

By Caroline Colarusso

Beacon Hill keeps talking about making additional “investments.” That’s code for tax increases.

Our state has earned the nickname “Taxachusetts” because we are taxed at an extremely high level. Continue reading Beacon Hill Talking Making Additional “Investments.” That’s Code For Tax Increases →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

I am writing to you about a potential rental payment scam that’s going on at the newly built Saint Polycarp Apartments in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Alleged Rent Payment/ Money-Order Federal Scam at Saint Polycarp’s Apartments Somerville →

The public is invited to attend the Grand Opening Event on Thursday, May 9 at 6pm

SOMERVILLE, Mass. (April 12, 2019) — Somerville Media Center announces its debut of VOX POP on May 9th at 6pm at 431 Artisan Way, Assembly Row. Continue reading SOMERVILLE MEDIA CENTER TO HOST 1st POP UP COMMUNITY, MEDIA & ARTS SPACE AT ASSEMBLY ROW →

Sponsored by STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City To order STEALING SOMERVILLE go to: www.Stealingsomerville.com

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, April 14, the 104th day of 2019 with 261 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:05 and sunset is @ 7:23. 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: 1775 – The first abolitionist society in U.S. was organized in Philadelphia with Ben Franklin as president. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

5 days of specials starts April 15th-19th. Come by and see us! 🌸🍦

453 High Street Medford (781)393-5959

Photo L-R Lori Cook, Ernest Nadile and Mike Holland volunteering at Post #529 Charity Breakfast

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Ernest Nadile
Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week: RETIRED SOMERVILLE PD DETECTIVE ERNEST NADILE →

Sponsored by STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City To order STEALING SOMERVILLE go to: www.Stealingsomerville.com

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, April 13, the 103rd day of 2019 with 262 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:07 and sunset is @ 7:22. 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: 1598 – King Henry IV of France signed the Edict of Nantes which granted political rights to French Protestant Huguenots. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of April 8-12. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 – Report No. 15 April 8-12, 2019 →

By Bob Katzen

A new campaign is underway to promote an amendment to the state constitution to allow a graduated income tax in Massachusetts and impose an additional 4 percent income tax, in addition to the current flat 5.1 percent tax, on taxpayers’ earnings of more than $1 million. Continue reading 4 PERCENT TAX HIKE ON MILLIONAIRES →

By Bob Katzen

Governor Baker signed into law a bill to provide up to $8 million for family planning providers. Continue reading $8 MILLION FOR FAMILY PLANNING PROVIDERS →

By Bob Katzen

Governor Baker signed into law 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 BAN CONVERSION THERAPY FOR ANYONE UNDER 18 →

By Bob Katzen

STATE BUDGET – The House fired the second shot in the long battle over the state budget for fiscal year 2020 that begins on July 1. Gov. Baker fired the opening volley a few weeks ago when he filed his version. Continue reading HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE PROPOSES $42.7 BILLION FISCAL 2020 →

By Bob Katzen

The House 31-126, rejected a Republican proposal to allow amendments proposing online wagering, online lottery or sports betting to be allowed on the floor for debate and a vote. Continue reading STATE ALLOW AMENDMENTS ON GAMBLING AND SPORT BETTING REJECTED →

(L-R) John Blake, John Mucci, Dennis Moynihan, Chief Charles Breen, Rafael Flores and John Driscoll.

By Charles J. Breen Jr.

Five Somerville Fire Department recruits successfully graduated from the MA Firefighting Academy in Stow on Friday, April 12, 2019. Continue reading Somerville Fire Department Recruits Graduate →

Photo by Skip Murray

Due to a forecast of rain and high winds for Monday, the Colonial Fair portion of the Patriot’s Day events planned for Monday, 4/15, at 10 a.m. at Foss Park is canceled. Continue reading 4/15 Patriot’s Day Colonial Fair Canceled; Check back Monday a.m. for confirmation on whether “Paul Revere” will ride →

UPCOMING EVENTS

Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information →

City-wide cleanup following community breakfast with partners Groundwork Somerville and Comcast Cares

SOMERVILLE – Join the City of Somerville, Groundwork Somerville, and Comcast Cares for the annual Spring Cleanup, on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to noon. Continue reading Somerville Spring Cleanup Scheduled for Saturday, May 4 →

Whether you had a PhD in poetry or have just started reading it, you’re invited to share a favorite poem at the Poems We Love event on Wednesday, April 17. Continue reading Community Note – Celebrate Poetry at Poems We Love Event, April 17 →

Sponsored by STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City To order STEALING SOMERVILLE go to:www.Stealingsomerville.com

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, April 12, the 102nd day of 2019 with 263 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:08 and sunset is @ 7:21. 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: 1096 – Peter the Hermit gathered his army in Cologne.
1204 – The Fourth Crusade sacked Constantinople. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Continue reading OTHER EVENTS AND DATES IN SOMERVILLE →

Starting April 27, our annual SustainaVille Week celebrates going green with a dozen events and activities for all ages. Continue reading SustainaVille Week Announced, Fun and Educational Climate Expected →

Prospect Hill Park will close for improvements starting Monday, April 8, and when it reopens next year, it will contain ADA compliant paths and new gathering spaces that will allow more people to enjoy the park along with other upgrades. Continue reading Prospect Hill Park Getting an Upgrade →

Somerville’s annual Patriots’ Day Celebration will be held at Foss Park on Monday, April 15, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., rain or shine. Join us for a full, family-friendly morning of fun. Continue reading Foss Park Festivities on Patriots’ Day →

I hope Greater Boston Legal Services’ press release below will be of interest for Somerville News Weekly.  

SFE Energy has customers in Somerville and throughout Massachusetts who have been impacted by their deceptive practices targeting low-income households of color and limited English speakers.  Thank you for your consideration! Continue reading Greater Boston Legal Services Sues SFE Energy for Deceptive Practices in Door to Door Sales of Residential Gas and Electric Services →

Somerville MA,—On this past Wednesday, April 10th. Our School Resource Officers, Officers Sylvester, Ofc. Martinez, and Ofc. Prophete were join by Fire Lt. Tim Donovan at the Somerville High Career Fair! Continue reading SPD and SFD Participate in Somerville High Career Fair →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Kenneth J. Mitchell on his passing this past week. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Kenneth J. Mitchell →

This past Sunday, Lyric’s Champs Skating Club wrapped up their fifth season of skating lessons. Once again, “Blades” the Bruins’ mascot was in attendance to cheer on the skaters for the final week of the season. Continue reading Lyric’s Champs Wraps Up 5th Season →

Oh William Tauro

As of 1pm today(Thursday 4/11/19) Stop&Shop is on STRIKE! Please respect their lines. Continue reading Stop & Shop Employees on Strike →

Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be on a one-day delay all week. There will be no street sweeping on Monday and parking meters and residential parking permits will not be enforced.

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, April 11, the 101st day of 2019 with 264 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:10 and sunset is @ 7:19. 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: 1512 – The forces of the Holy League were heavily defeated by the French at the Battle of Ravenna. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

The Irish American Police Officers Association (IAPOA) is pleased to announce its plans to recognize dozens of local law enforcement officers for their outstanding service this May at its annual awards dinner. Continue reading Irish American Police Officers Association Announces 2019 Award Recipients →

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(enter Hall on Sciarappa Street)
Doors open at 3:00 pm; Tables called at 4:00 pm through closing Continue reading SPRING COUNTRY FAIR Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Hall SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2019 →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Maria Lourdes Meneses on her passing this past Tuesday.

Maria Lourdes Meneses was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville.

Continue reading Somerville Remembering Maria Lourdes Meneses →

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

The book Stealing Somerville has been released! It is available on Amazon now and on Barnes & Noble, Kindle and on bookstores shelves worldwide then 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.

To order STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City click on link below:www.Stealingsomerville.com

As well as on Amazon or Barnes and Noble

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Homeless people/all people in Somerville AKA the “Ville” are always forgotten by our top elected official, I’m not surprised. I have been forced out after living there my entire life. I have a sick spouse and now have to travel 30 miles to Boston for treatment. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Homeless People/All People in Somerville AKA the “Ville” are always Forgotten by our Top Elected Official →

Click on link below to read:April 9th, 2019 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online (2) (1)

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Steven Maceachern, Daniel Galvin, Jason Foster, Judith Medeiros, Riane Scirocco, Rob Dellanno, Fernando Fernandes, Gregg Paulino, Gary Forestiere, Marty Walsh, John O’Connor, Courtney Hamel, Carole Anne, Laila F. Ratla, Joseph Jeffres, Kevin Kaufman, Diane Leblanc, Mike Sorrentino, Charlie Joyner, Maria Tamagna, Cissy Derosa Seeto, Christine Jewers, Leah Trasher, Paul Anderson, Larry Rogers and Steve Pascucci

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

Congratulations to Robert Hardy who is doing an awesome job at the George Dilboy VFW Post #529 in Somerville Continue reading Congrats to Robert Hardy Doing an Awesome Job at George Dilboy VFW Post #529 in Somerville →

Replica of IBM Q System One on Display through May 31

BOSTON, MA (April 8, 2019) — The Museum of Science, Boston announced today that Sue Shi of Mount Holyoke College and Calvin Leung of MIT were awarded first and second place, respectively, at the finals of the 2019 Quantum Matters™ Science Communication Competition. Continue reading Museum of Science, Boston Announces Winners of 2019 National Quantum Matters™ Science Communication Competition →

Stop the FCC from defunding public access channels! We provide local content in communities that aren’t served by the broadcast industry & ensure diversity of opinion. Continue reading Stop the FCC from Defunding PEG Media →

In honor of autism awareness month, the SPD and Fire Department hosted Nicholas on April 4th 2019. Nicholas loves to visit police and fire stations, so we were happy to welcome him and give him the VIP tour.

Special thanks to Group 3 at Fire HQ! #autismawarenessmonth #autismspeaks

The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident #19018275:

On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, I, Detective Goncalves, was working in the Somerville Police Drug Unit as Delta-20. At approximately 5:00 p.m., Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: David PLEITEZ (PWID B, PWID D, Distribute D) & Jason ESCOBAR (SPD Warrant) →

The following is a summary of the details related to this incident.

On April 2, 2019 at approximately 18:13 hours, I was dispatched to Nike located at 300 Artisan Way for a report of a shoplifter. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Anthony DIMECO (Shoplifting, Resisting Arrest)at Assembly Row →

I, Officer Mark McLaughlin of the Somerville Police Department, report the following summary of facts: Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Paul CAPOTOSTO (Attempt to Commit Crime) →

The following is a summary of the details related to this incident. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Michael GOGGIN Jr (OUI Liquor, Negligent MV Op, Speeding, MV Lights Viol) →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 4/1/19 – 4/7/19 →

By William Tauro

Work crews have been noticed repairing the streetlights on the recently closed down McGrath Highway offramp and it looks like a sign of a possibility that it may be ready to be re-opened. Continue reading Closed McGrath Highway Offramp “Let There Be Light!” →

Meet this week’s “Special Persons of the Week: HELEN TRIO

HELEN TRIO is a band of brothers in the truest sense; Helen Trio is comprised of three brothers from Somerville. Liam Mccain on the lead guitar and vocals, Joe McCain on drums, and Lucas McCain on the bass. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Persons of the Week: SOMERVILLE’S OWN “HELEN TRIO” →

Cyber Bullying-What to know:
• Screening for harmful content on websites and apps varies widely.
• Content posted can be incorrect, harmful, or hurtful (e.g., why are you so dumb?).
• Can be used to share harmful or adult content. Continue reading Somerville PD:What Apps are your kids using these days? →

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 Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission to 4/22/2019 to begin examining various aspects of the SPD policies and procedures, operations, facilities. →

Sponsored by STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City To order STEALING SOMERVILLE go to: www.Stealingsomerville.com

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, April 08, the 98th day of 2019 with 267 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:15 and sunset is @ 7:16. 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: 1513 – Explorer Juan Ponce de Leon claimed Florida for Spain. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Photo: Honorable District Court First Justice Maurice R. Flynn III cutting the ceremonial front door ribbon

By William Tauro

A ribbon cutting took place at the Somerville Courthouse that’s located on Middlesex Avenue this past Monday morning celebrating the reopening of its main entrance doors. Continue reading Somerville Courthouse Opens Its Doors →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

So let me understand something about this city meeting. It’s about the water and sewer rates which ARE going up again. Why have this meeting. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: FY2020 Water and Sewer Rates Feels Like a Mafia Style Hit →

The next phase of traffic calming improvements to Powder House Boulevard is detailed in the Powder House Blvd. Traffic Safety Plan developed by the City of Somerville Transportation and Infrastructure Division in collaboration with the Somerville Police Dept., the Traffic & Parking Dept., the City Arborist, the Engineering Dept., and the Department of Public Works. Continue reading Somerville Powder House Blvd. Traffic Safety Plan Update →

Landlords and prospective landlords are invited to attend a free workshop to learn about home improvement programs that they may qualify for, resources to help with landlord/tenant disputes, and information on fair housing laws. Continue reading Community Note: Landlord Workshop, April 24 →

Representative Christine P. Barber of Somerville and Medford has been named to the Board of the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators. The 191st state legislative session is historic for the bicameral and bipartisan Women’s Caucus, with a record number of women in the legislature. Continue reading Representative Barber Named to Board of Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators →

How to create and market your own podcast

Dates: 3-Mondays, May 13, May 20 and June, 7-9pm (three class sessions)
Cost: $75 for current SMC members, $125 for non-members
Location: Somerville Media Center (90 Union Square)
*not a member, no worries, sign up today for a New Member Orientation Continue reading Somerville Media Center: Podcasting for Beginners →

By Caroline Colarusso

In recent years Massachusetts has had the dubious distinction of leading the nation with the highest rate of child abuse as reported by the federal government. Continue reading Caroline Colarusso-April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month →

By JoAnn Bocca-Rivieccio

Thursday at around 9 am 21 mothers and Fathers from MA/NH Team Sharing took a 12 hour bus ride to Washington DC. Continue reading Somerville Overcoming Addiction Update →

Sponsored by STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City To order STEALING SOMERVILLE go to: www.Stealingsomerville.com

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, April 07, the 97th day of 2019 with 268 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:17 and sunset is @ 7:15. 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: 1712 – A slave revolt broke out in New York City. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Marshall M. Sloane who passed away this past weekend. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Marshall M. Sloane Century Bank Founder →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

This has got to be one of the best responses and truest of nature that I’ve ever seen on the website to date! Yes this guy pins it down in just one paragraph. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Best Comment Ever “Mayor Runs City Like He’s a Mafia Don” →

The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub472-480 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge Massachusetts 02139

The three brothers, Joe, Liam and Lucas McCain, grew up on Ossipee Road in West Somerville. Continue reading Helen Trio! Tonight Saturday 9:30 at The Middle East Downstairs! Be There! →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

They had a plan, every single one of them. They knew beforehand that all this was going to happen with green line ect. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: What This Administration and Its Co-conspirators Have Done Is Absolutely Criminal →

Information Session and Public Hearing on FY2020 Water and Sewer Rates, April 22
There will be an information session and public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2020 water and sewer rates on Mon., April 22, in the Somerville High School cafeteria, 81 Highland Ave. Continue reading Community Note – Information Session and Public Hearing on FY2020 Water and Sewer Rates, April 22 →

Drone photo by Frank Santangelo

The public is invited to a community update on the status of negotiations between the City and Tufts University for a new Partnership Agreement between the City and the university. Hosted by Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the members of the Mayor’s Tufts Partnership Negotiating Committee, the update will be held on Tuesday, April 16, at 7 p.m. in the TAB Building at 167 Holland St. Continue reading Community Update on City of Somerville – Tufts Partnership Agreement Negotiations 4/16 →

Activities for all ages planned including Earth Day story times, a meatless cooking class, and the Annual Spring Clean-Up

SOMERVILLE – Join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Somerville’s SustainaVille program, and other City and community partners in celebrating the third annual SustainaVille week. Continue reading Third Annual SustainaVille Week Celebrates the Environment and Going Green, April 27-May 4 →

By Bob Katzen

This week’s report features the grades received from The Massachusetts Public Interest Group, the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund and Citizens for Limited Taxation.

CITIZENS FOR LIMITED TAXATION (CLT)
CLT, founded in 1974, describes itself as the group that “defended state taxpayers against a proposed state graduated income tax, which it defeated on the 1976 statewide ballot, and again in 1994. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 19- Report No. 14 April 1-5, 2019 →

By Bob Katzen

The Labor and Workforce Development Committee held a hearing on 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 Judiciary Committee also heard testimony on a proposed constitutional amendment that would replace the word “he” with the gender-neutral pronoun “they” in the 84 instances in which the word “he” is in the Massachusetts Constitution. Continue reading MAKE STATE CONSTITUTION GENDER-NEUTRAL AMENDMENT →

By Bob Katzen

The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on a proposed constitutional amendment that would prohibit private property from being taken by the government for private commercial enterprise, economic development or any other private use without the consent of the owner. Continue reading EMINENT DOMAIN PROPOSED AMENDMENT →

By Bob Katzen

The Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee held a hearing on a bill would prohibit stores effective August 1, 2019 from providing customers with a single-use carryout bag. Continue reading PLASTIC BAG BAN CONTROVERSY →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, April 06, the 96th day of 2019 with 269 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:18 and sunset is @ 7:14. 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: 1199 – English King Richard I was killed by an arrow at the siege of the castle of Chaluz in France. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By William Tauro

This past Friday, the 2018 Boston Red Sox World Series Championship Trophy was on display at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Cambridge. The nurse managers of the Spaulding Hospital took a photo opportunity to pose with the trophy.

Celebrate Patriots’ Day at the City’s annual festivities at Foss Park on Mon., April 15. “Paul Revere” will stop by during a reenactment of his historic ride from Boston to Lexington. Attendees can also enjoy the Colonial Fair where they can play games and complete a “Colonial Passport.” Continue reading Somerville Patriots’ Day Celebration, April 15 →

This past Monday, Prospect Hill Park was closed to the public for the next phase of the Prospect Hill Park Rehabilitation Project. Preliminary work began in October 2018. The park is expected to reopen in 2020. Continue reading Prospect Hill Park to Closed Monday, April 8, for Rehabilitation →

Sponsored by STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City To order STEALING SOMERVILLE go to:www.Stealingsomerville.com

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, April 04, the 94th day of 2019 with 271 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:22 and sunset is @ 7:11. 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: 0896 – Formosus ended his reign as pope. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Continue reading Somerville George Dilboy post 529 Officer Elections →

A one hour show on STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City as he tells the world the story about corruption in Somerville as well as the administration’s dirty deeds! Continue reading Check Out STEALING SOMERVILLE Author William Tauro’s Nationwide Interview on the Mike Siegel WRKO AM 680 →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Hi, as a somerville resident I completely missed the city memo that the city was going to install these white things (Poles) in the middle of the street. I figured I would share this with you as you communicate effectively to us on the Somerville News Weekly and thought this would be an interesting to share.

Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Poles Invading Somerville →

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” →

Click on link below to read:April 2nd, 2019 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online (2)

By JoAnn Rivieccio (SOA)

On Monday , March 25th the SOA show had the honors of interviewing Dr Ellie Grossman . Ellie has been a doctor for 18 years and has been apart of Cambridge Health Alliance for the past 3 ½ years.
Ellie is a Primary Care Doctor at the Somerville hospital, Continue reading Somerville Overcoming Addiction Updates →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Betsy Gypsy Lister, Karen Allan, Billy Burke, Ian Talty, Michael R. Foster, Denise Mckenna, Mary Jo Blunt, Joanna Costante Callinan, Ken Medeiros, Rachel Nicole, Jerry Lorenzo, Al Davidson, Robert Rennell, Dean Cavaretta, Elizabeth Catavolo, Dan Mosher, Amber Rose Osiris, Doreen Martel, Debra Messana, Jim Younker, Dave Santos, Robert Campbell, Jim Tatosky, Stephanie Martins, Suzanne Burroughs-Eaton, Rich Linardy, Jonathan Doran, Jacquelyn Piacentini Morin, Jason Oliveira, Michele McPhee, Meri Winter, Happy 23rd Birthday to Ashley and Shaley Horan, Richard “Dick” Murtza, Happy 87th Birthday Betty Smith, Happy 88th Birthday Carol Goldberg and Happy 97th Birthday to Mrs DiFava Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

By William Tauro

A Somerville Police officer who at that time was a school resource officer at the Healy School in Somerville was alleged to have placed his private genitals images onto a school city-owned computer and later texted it out on a city email to distribute the photographs over the internet on a school computer. Continue reading Somerville Cop Accused of Discharging Weapon On A Public Way, Placing His Penis On A School Computer and Stealing A Fellow Officers Identity; Nominated For Promotion Twice! →

By William Tauro

“You can’t open a cold case if the case is already open and has a prosecutor and that this case won’t be worked on by the cold case team” is what the family was told on Monday by a cold case team member. Continue reading Somerville Political Cold-Case Smoke-Show Disappoints Family →

On March 29th, 2019, I, Officer Sousa, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol in East-3. At approximately 2:22am, I was dispatched to Somerville Ave at Bow Street, a public way in the city of Somerville, for an accident with East-2 Ofc. J. Moreira. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: David NORRIS (OUI Liquor, Leave Scene, Reckless Operation) →

On Sunday, March 31, 2019, while on full uniformed patrol in marked unit 784, I was notified by Nike Manager XXXX, that a known shoplifter John Elwell had just attempted to steal a pair of shoes, Elwell took the Nikes and concealed them in a reusable bag he brought into the store. Mr. XXXX stated employees stood there and watched him until he removed the Nikes and placed them on the shelf. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: John ELWELL (RSP, Removal of Theft Device) Assembly Row →

On Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at approximately 16:40 hours, I, Officer Joseph Rivera, while in full uniform and working as East 2, responded to XX Beacon Street, apartment X, for a breaking and entering in progress. Officer Douglas Brioso was also dispatched as back up. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Matthew HENEBURY (Larceny, B&E) →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 3/25/19 – 3/31/19 →

It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Robert “Bob” Cataldo, President of Cataldo Ambulance Service, Inc. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Robert Cataldo, President of Cataldo Ambulance Service →

The Andelman brothers from Phantom Gourmet, the Wong brothers from Kowloon Restaurant, and the Wahlburg brothers from Wahlburgers are proud to announce the first-ever Floating Tiki and Burger Bar in Boston’s Seaport District!

Sponsored by STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City To order STEALING SOMERVILLE go to:www.Stealingsomerville.com

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, April 01, the 91st day of 2019 with 274 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:27 and sunset is @ 7:08. 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: 0527 – Justinianus became the emperor of Byzantium. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

“Runnin’” takes an intimate look at a group of friends who came of age as an epidemic took hold and morphed into a national nightmare. Continue reading Runnin’ Documentary →

Just up the road from Somerville, Stoneham voters will have the opportunity to do something to distinguish themselves from many other Massachusetts communities by imposing term limits on their Select Board. Continue reading Term Limits Improve the Political Gene Pool →

By Bob Katzen

The House 140-14, Senate 33-5, approved and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker a bill to provide up to $8 million for family planning providers. Continue reading $8 MILLION FOR FAMILY PLANNING PROVIDERS →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 6-32, rejected a proposal asking the Supreme Judicial Court to advise the Senate on whether the therapy ban is constitutional. Continue reading CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THERAPY BAN →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 37-1, approved a bill that repeals the current law that denies an additional $100 per month 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. Continue reading BILL TO REMOVE CAP ON WELFARE BENEFITS FOR KIDS →

By Bob Katzen

This bill considers a person using a non-motorized vehicle who is crossing the roadway in a marked crosswalk where traffic control signals are not in place or not in operation, a pedestrian. Non-motorized vehicles include bicycles, scooters, roller blades, roller skates and skateboards. Continue reading IT’S A PEDESTRIAN BILL →

By Bob Katzen

This bill bans the use of hand-held cell phones for all drivers but allows them to use a hands-free cell phone. Continue reading MASSACHUSETTS TO BAN HAND-HELD CELL PHONES →

By Bob Katzen

This bill allows for residents to choose a third gender option, “X” in lieu of “male” or “female” on an application for a driver’s license, learner’s permit, identification card or liquor purchase identification card. No documentation would be required for the person to choose the “X” option. Continue reading GENDER X DISCUSSIONS ON BEACON HILL →

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local legislators’ votes on roll calls from the week March 25-29. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 – Report No. 13 March 25-29, 2019 →

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

Medford St. Between School St. and Walnut St. to Close April 6 and 7 for Homans Building Demolition

On Saturday and Sunday, April 6 and 7, the remainder of the Homans building, on Medford St. near the Pearl St. intersection, will be demolished as part of Green Line Extension construction. Continue reading Homans Building Demolition: Medford St. Between School St. and Walnut St. to Close April 6 and 7 →

For the next phase of work on the Green Line Extension (GLX) Project, the Washington St. bridge, in East Somerville near McGrath Highway, will close for construction beginning Monday, April 8, at about 10 p.m. Continue reading 7-Month Washington St. Bridge Closure Starts Monday, April 8; Shuttle Service Starts Tuesday, April 9 →

State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today released an audit of the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) that calls on the agency to improve its case-management system to ensure it is collecting data on the race of participants in its vocational rehabilitation (VR) programs. Continue reading Audit Leads to Improved Tracking of Race Statistics at Massachusetts Commission for the Blind →