By William Tauro
I’d like to address this letter to candidate for re-election, Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone.
Dear Mr. Mayor Joseph Curtatone,
While we are again considering to re-elect you for office of mayor of this fine city for another term, would you mind answering a few very important questions for the residents of Somerville and potential debate questions from your new opponent to ask you as well? Continue reading Letter From the Editor:Calling Out Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Cambridge Police Commissioner Branville Bard Jr. have announced that Jeremy Wilson, 45, pleaded guilty this past week in Middlesex Superior Court to forgery, uttering forged documents, three counts of larceny over $250, credit card fraud over $250 and being a common and notorious thief. Continue reading Man Who Posed as Army Veteran Pleads Guilty to Larceny
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We’re a week away from the closure of the Medford St. bridge, in Gilman Square behind Somerville High School. the closure is expected to last from May 17 through the spring of 2020. Continue reading Medford St. Bridge Closure May 17
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
The politicians are getting desperate for votes. They are screwing those kids next they will be running for office when they need a note for being out of school? Really Mayor Joe? This is another reason for more Somerville voters to get involved. The City is under siege by wingnuts. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: City Under Siege By Wingnuts
Dear Billy T. and Somerville Speakup Line,
Somerville politicians as a whole are pandering for votes more than any group of elected officials in the country. 16 year olds have been determined to be too young to drink, play the lottery, go to a casino, serve in the military, drive without a licensed adult, drive with anyone under 18 in the car except for a sibling, smoke or drink alcohol. But these elected officials say it’s ok for them to vote and decide what happens in a municipality?
Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Responding to 16 Year Olds Being Allowed to Vote
(Somerville, MA) Naveo Credit Union collected 250 books during the month of April as part of their Children’s Book Drive. Each year, Naveo Credit Union participates in the statewide book drive spearheaded by the Cooperative Credit Union Association (CCUA) to benefit the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless. Continue reading Naveo Credit Union collects 250 books to benefit The Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless and their A Bed for Every Child program
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, May 10, the 130th day of 2019 with 235 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:28 and sunset is @ 7:52. 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: 1503 – Christopher Columbus discovered the Cayman Islands. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
As posted by Ron Newman on Monday May 9th
Monday was the first day that candidates for Somerville city office could take out nomination papers. They are due back at City Hall, with signatures, by June 12. Continue reading Candidates for Somerville City Office Nomination Papers
*Proceeds to Benefit Local Lions Charities*
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, May 09, the 129th day of 2019 with 236 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:29 and sunset is @ 7:51. 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: 1429 – Joan of Arc defeated the besieging English at Orleans. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Anna Moran, of 377 Washington St, has passed. I am looking to find any surviving relatives in Somerville and help make arrangements for her. Continue reading SOMERVILLE WARD 2 City Counselor JT SCOTT:Looking For Surviving Relatives of Deceased Somerville Resident Anna Moran
Distressed Children & Infants International (DCI) is a U.S.- based international non-profit child rights organization founded at Yale University in 2003 and now headquartered in Harvard Square, Cambridge. Continue reading VOLUNTEER & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES for Youth & Adults in Harvard Square
There’s no mistaking Italian culture – their proud traditions are certainly something to be celebrated and that’s precisely what Joe Avati is doing. He is celebrating a magnificent milestone – 20 years in comedy. Continue reading Joe Avati – 20th Anniversary Tour
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Racing to get a first glimpse of “ENCORE1” the new Encore Casino boat in Boston Harbor and she’s a fast one! Continue reading “ENCORE1” Encore Casino’s New Shuttle Boat Hits Boston Harbor
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, May 08, the 128th day of 2019 with 237 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:30 and sunset is @ 7:50. 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: 1096 – Peter the Hermit and his army reached Hungary. They passed through without incident. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
The Somerville Recreation department kicked off a rejuvenated Saturday basketball program for boys and girls, grades 1-8,
Continue reading Somerville-New SYL Program
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Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Marcia Braga, Marli Braga, Laura Braga, Luisa Braga, Carol Hanson Morgan, Donna Trabucco, Lee Adams, David Potter, Millie L Mccarthy, Eileen O’Connor, Lisa Ruiz Doucette, Peggy Faretra, Mike Murphy, Cynthia Saltman, Michael Lally, Dickie Skins, Dawn Marie Cardillo, Charlene Cardillo, Eileen Costigan, Michael O’Brien, Mary Jane Rod, Massachusetts State Treasurer Deb Goldberg, Kim Gambino, Charlie Lacombe, Lisa Dervishian, Joseph Dussault, Daniela Vandett, Michelle Angiulo Bowler, Billy Korecki, Gayle A Snow, Ed Palazzolo, Tina Ramsey Cosentino, Anthony Dellanno, Patty Pyke, Happy Birthday Marylou Costante, Happy Birthday 90th Birthday to Charlie Dunne and a very 88th Happy Birthday to Josie Vendetti.
Sent in by our readers! Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Applications are now available for Community Preservation Act funds (~$900,000) for historic preservation or open space projects. Continue reading Somerville-July 10: Community Preservation Act Funding Applications Due
As part of May Preservation Month, join us for Researching The History Of Your House and Your Family at the Central Library from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15. Continue reading May 15: How to Research The History of Your House & Your Family
The City of Somerville and Union Comedy have joined together to offer Improv For Job Seekers, Continue reading Somerville Say “Yes, and” Sign Up For Improv For Job Seekers
With spring finally in bloom, now is a great time to take part in The Mayor’s Park Pass Challenge and see all the local beauty Somerville has to offer. Continue reading Shape Up Somerville Mayor’s Park Pass Challenge
Come check out the Arts Council’s new roaming Night Market series starting on Saturday, May 11, from 5-10 p.m. in Union Square. A joint effort with the Somerville Flea, Continue reading Shop, Sip and Celebrate at New Night Market Series
The western end of the Somerville Community Path between Buena Vista Rd. and Cameron Ave. is scheduled to close on May 13 to allow completion of the final phase of the Community Path Drainage & Retaining Walls Upgrades project. Continue reading Somerville Community Path Detours Take Effect May 13
Join Mayor Curtatone, Ward 7 Councilor Katjana Ballantyne, at-large City Councilors, Chief David Fallon, and City staff for the Ward 7 West Somerville neighborhood ResiStat meeting this Wednesday, May 8 (see below). Continue reading Somerville Ward 7 ResiStat Community Meeting This Week (Wed. 5/8), Three More Next Week
A community meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 22, to discuss implementation of the Powder House Blvd. Traffic Safety Plan and to formally begin discussions about bike lane options on Powder House Blvd. Continue reading Powder House Boulevard Traffic Safety Meeting Scheduled For May 22
The 20th Annual IAPOA awards dinner was held on Saturday, May 4 at the Malden Irish American Club Hall. There weremore than four dozen awards given to members of police departments throughout Massachusetts at the event, honoring those individuals for various acts of Valor, Life Saving, Investigations, Meritorious Service, Community Service and Humanitarian work. Continue reading Irish American Police Officers Association 20th Annual Awards Dinner
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, May 06, the 126th day of 2019 with 239 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:33 and sunset is @ 7:48. 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: 1527 – German troops began sacking Rome, bringing about the end of the Renaissance. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
On Monday April 29th, 2019, I, Officer DuVal, along with my partner, Officer Lorenti, was working patrol in marked unit West 5. At approximately 8:30AM, I was dispatched to Home Depot for a report of a shoplifter. Officer Schneider and Officer Morel, (East-1), responded as back-up. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Jeff BOSQUET (Shoplifting) Home Depot Assembly Row
On Friday, May 03, 2019, while assigned to the Bravo unit, Officer Pavao and I were monitoring vehicular traffic at the intersection of Washington Street and Beacon Street. At approximately 6:00 P.M., I observed a red Honda Accord bearing Massachusetts registration XXXX fail to stop at a red light at the intersection of Beacon Street and Washington Street (public ways in the city of Somerville). Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Jeovani ROBINSON (Fail to Stop, Drug Possession to Distribute, Firearm w/o FID Card, Fail Wear Seatbelt, Firearm Carry w/ Ammunition) & Robert FAVREAU (Drug Possession to Distribute, Firearm w/o FID Card, Fail Wear Seatbelt, Firearm Carry w/ Ammunition)
On 04/30/2019 at around 2131 hours, while in full uniform and assigned to marked unit East 2, was dispatched to 701 Somerville Ave (Cumberland Farms) for a suspicious person, but then the call was updated for the same suspicious person starting a fire. East 3, Ofc Buswell was also dispatched. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Sherwood BYERS (Burn Personalty, Defacement, A&B)
Somerville Media Center is super excited for the Pajama Storytime series w/ the Somerville Public Library (MA) which kicks off Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30pm at VOX POP (431 Artisan Way)! VOX POP is SMC’s summer pop up community, arts and media space at Assembly Row. Continue reading Pajama Storytimes & Micro Library at VOX POP
Photo L-R:Officer Devin Schneider and Detective Sergeant Stephen M. Jones
Two Somerville Police Officers were among fifty officers who were recognized for outstanding acts in 2018. Detective Sergeant Stephen M. Jones and Officer Devin Schneider received the Irish American Police Officers Association, Investigative Award at their 20th Annual Awards dinner held last evening in Malden. Continue reading Two Somerville Officers Receive Investigative Award
David Powers, the innocent bystander hero who hip-checked last week’s bank robbery suspect into a plant causing him to drop his backpack to the ground which was caring his weapon and money that he had stolen moments earlier from the Middlesex Federal Savings Bank. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week:David Powers
By William Tauro
School buses still continue to clog up intersections and block fire hydrants on Joy Street in Somerville by parking all their buses on the street during their daily downtime while waiting for their next pickups.
Continue reading SCHOOL BUSES TAKING ADVANTAGE OF PARKING ORDINANCE ON JOY STREET IN SOMERVILLE
On Tuesday April 23 2019, at approximately 01:27 pm, I, Officer Jorge Morel, and my partner, Officer Devin Schneider, was working patrol during the 8am-4pm shift, in marked cruiser East 1. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: James BUTLER (Op MV w/Susp License, Possess B, Giving False Name to PO, Fail to Stop/Yield & Tewksbury Warrant)
On Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at approximately 2:30 P.M., while assigned to Bravo Unit, I observed a male drinking an alcoholic beverage (Natural Ice beer) at the corner of Broadway and Austin Street. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: James MCKENNA (VCO Open Container)
On 04/23/2019, I Officer Joseph S. Teves was working in full uniform assigned to marked cruiser East 4. At approximately 16:15 hours I was dispatched to the parking lot located at 125 Jacques Street. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Bill HUA (A&B DW, A&B PO, Resisting, Evade Taxi Fair)
On Wednesday April, 24, 2019, I, Officer Jorge Morel, and my partner Officer Devin Schneider was working patrol in marked cruiser East-1 during the 8am-4pm shift. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Diego GONZALEZ Larceny Home Depot
On Sunday April 28, 2019, I, Officer Jorge Morel, and my partner, Officer Devin Schneider, was working patrol in marked cruiser (East-1) during the 4pm-12am shift. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Steven GARCIA (Trespass & Larceny Under; Haverhill & Malden Warrants)
An estimated $900,000 available for historic resources and open space/recreation land projects
SOMERVILLE – Applications for this coming fiscal year’s Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds as well as the fiscal year 2020 Community Preservation Plan, which sets the funding allocations and priorities for the year, are now available. Continue reading Applications Available for Fiscal Year 2020 Community Preservation Act Funding
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone & City Council President and Ward 7 Councilor Katjana Ballantyne, in partnership with MarKa, LLC, invite you to an Informational Meeting on Powderhouse School Park on Monday, May 6, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the West Somerville Neighborhood School Cafeteria, 177 Powder House Blvd. Continue reading Powder House School Park Project Update Meeting, Monday, May 6
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.
Hey, Beacon Hill Roll Call Readers:
Keep your eyes on the 2019 Legislature and the rough and tumble political scene in the Bay State with something that you will read every weekday morning. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 – Report No. 18 April 29-May 3, 2019
By Bob Katzen
The Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee held a hearing on a proposal that would add biometrics to the Security Breach Law that the Legislature approved in 2007. Continue reading BIOMETRICS
By Bob Katzen
Provides $120 million for a program of capital improvements to public colleges to ensure the wellbeing and safety of students, faculty, staff and the college community at large. Continue reading SCHOOL SAFETY PROGRAM
By Bob Katzen
Testimony on a bill establishing a Registry of Caretakers who have abused persons with an intellectual disability or developmental disability was given at a hearing before the Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Committee. Continue reading REGISTRY OF ABUSERS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, May 05, the 125th day of 2019 with 240 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:34 and sunset is @ 7:47. 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: 1494 – Christopher Columbus sighted Jamaica on his second trip to the Western Hemisphere. He named the island Santa Gloria. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
A section of the Somerville Community Path, from Buena Vista Rd. to Cameron Ave. behind the Davis Square T station, is expected to close on or around Monday, May 13, for the final phase of the Community Path Drainage & Retaining Wall Upgrades project. It’s anticipated to reopen around mid-June. Continue reading One-Month Somerville Community Path Closure (Buena Vista Rd. to Cameron Ave.) Begins Mid-May for Upgrades
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, May 04, the 124th day of 2019 with 241 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:35 and sunset is @ 7:47. The New Moon is exact @ 6:47 PM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1471 – In England, the Yorkists defeated the Landcastrians at the battle of Tewkesbury in the War of the Roses. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Photo:Students wrap care packages to send to the patients’ families
It was a Sunday morning at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Cambridge, when a group of Harvard college students diligently stocked colorful art supplies for a craft-making morning with patients. They are part of Road to Recovery, a Harvard College public service organization dedicated to serving patients with chronic illnesses at the hospital. Volunteers sat next to patients, smiling as they exchanged conversations while assisting patients with cutting and painting to make paper-flower jars. Continue reading Serving with Compassion-Harvard College Students Brought the Patient Narratives to Life
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By William Tauro
They had a plan, every single one of them. They knew beforehand that all this was going to happen with the Green Line Extension coming. So they bought up the property and became abutting neighbors. Just take a good look on the final fate that the owner of the Ball Square Bowling Alley had to endure and what went on with that inside deal. Continue reading WHAT THIS ADMINISTRATION AND ITS CO-CONSPIRATORS IN SOMERVILLE HAVE DONE IS ABSOLUTELY CRIMINAL
This weekly broadcast show is an opportunity to get you the all true facts of what’s going on in and around Somerville reaching tens of thousands of our dedicated readers and audience listeners.
Click on link below to hear the Gene Brune interview telling it like it is: Continue reading SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY’S SPEAKUP LINE ROUND TABLE WITH BILLY TAURO:FORMER SOMERVILLE MAYOR GENE BRUNE INTERVIEW
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, May 03, the 123th day of 2019 with 242 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:37 and sunset is @ 7:44. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1568 – French forces in Florida slaughtered hundreds of Spanish.
1802 – Washington, DC, was incorporated as a city. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Please help us in supporting the Mystic Learning Center at Sally O’Briens, May 15th, from 6pm – 10pm. Continue reading Mystic Learning Center 11th Annual Spring For Children Fundraiser
The FBI Boston Violent Crimes Task Force and the City of Somerville are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of a suspect in yesterday’s bank robbery in Davis Square. Anyone with information should call the FBI Boston Division’s Violent Crimes Task Force at 857-386-2000. Tips can also be electronically submitted at tips.fbi.gov.
Continue reading WANTED BY FBI UNKNOWN SOMERVILLE BANK ROBBER
Friday, May 3 | 9:30 a.m. (Doors open at 9:15) | Breed Memorial Hall, 51 Winthrop Street (Medford)
Tisch College and Tufts University are proud to welcome House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, Congresswoman Katherine Clark, as they join the Greater Boston community for a conversation on early education as part of Pelosi’s Continue reading Speaker in the House: The Importance of Affordable, Accessible Child Care
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, May 02, the 122nd day of 2019 with 243 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:38 and sunset is @ 7:43. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1670 – The Hudson Bay Company was founded by England’s King Charles II. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Somerville Police Officer McLaughlin knew some of the students in after school programs would be nervous after the bank robbery incident on Wednesday morning. Continue reading Somerville PD Relieve Some Neighborhood Tension
Come one, come all, come in your pajamas! The Somerville Public Library invites the community to Pajama Storytime on the 2nd Wednesdays of the month from 6:30-7:30pm at VOX POP (431 Artisan Way, Assembly Row).
By William Tauro
Well it’s coming up on the one year anniversary of South Middlesex County Registrar of Deeds Maria Curtatone’s underaged drunkfest that took place last June 21st of 2018 where an assault and a stabbing took place. Continue reading REGISTRAR CURTATONE’S UNDERAGE SOMERVILLE DRINKING PARTY/ STABBING/ASSAULT ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY STILL NO ANSWERS
Go where all the locals go, join the group today! If you’re from Somerville you want to like Somerville Pride.
Governor Charlie Baker, and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito have declared May 1 to 31st, to be Older Americans Month in Massachusetts. Throughout the month of May, communities and organizations throughout the Commonwealth will be celebrating the many contributions that older residents make to their cities and towns.
Click on this link below to hear interview: Continue reading STEALING SOMERVILLE AUTHOR WILLIAM TAURO’S NATIONWIDE INTERVIEW ON THE MIKE SIEGEL WRKO AM 680 ON MUNICIPAL CORRUPTION UNRAVELING
By William Tauro
On the Wednesday morning of May 1st, dozens of Somerville, State Police officers and FBI agents were combing the streets of Somerville, s Davis Square, some seen carrying long-guns in search of a suspected bank robber.
Continue reading Somerville Bank Robbery Middlesex Federal Savings Shots Fired
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, May 01, the 121st day of 2019 with 244 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:39 and sunset is @ 7:42. 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: 0408 – Theodosius II succeeded to the throne of Constantinople.
1308 – King Albert was murdered by his nephew John, because he refused his share of the Habsburg lands. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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Our site is not designed for children. We do not wish to collect personal information from children under 13. This policy is designed to protect children. Federal law requires us to take special steps to safeguard children's privacy. If you register with us and we discover that you are under 13, we will delete your registration. We will send you a message if we do this. If you are under 13 and want to make a purchase, please ask a parent to place the order for you.
WEBSITE COOKIES
We collect some anonymous information about how you use the site by setting and accessing cookies on your computer. These cookies track information such as how often you visit our web site, what pages you view, and where you go after you leave the site. The cookies track your computer, not you. They are not connected to any personal information about you.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS POLICY
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or the content or practices of our website, you can contact us directly at:
Mass Publishing Inc. wmtauro@aol.com
Terms & Conditions/ Cancellation/return policy:If unsatisfied with subscription
7 day money back cancellation return policy on monthly subscriptions.
30 day money back cancellation return policy on yearly subscriptions.
Contact Email: Somervillenewsweekly@yahoo.com
