New green, open space to be added as part of ongoing mixed-use development project at 1060 Broadway. Continue reading Pedestrian Path at Former Powder House Community School to Close for Approximately 4 Months for Park Construction, Beginning in Mid- to Late-July →

By Representative Christine P. Barber

Signs of the housing crisis in our communities of Somerville and Medford are everywhere. Continue reading Housing: A Common Challenge In Need of a Collaborative Solution →

Meet Somerville Police Department’s K9 Officer Tim Sullivan & “K9 Lobo”

By William Tauro 

Somerville Police Department K9 Officer Tim Sullivan and “Lobo” Somerville’s official Police Department K9 photoed here out on a morning stroll patrolling the streets of Somerville.  Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person & K9 of the Week:SPD K9 Officer Tim Sullivan & “K9 Lobo” →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Marvin L. Eatough on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Marvin L. Eatough →

On July 6, 2019, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol at Assembly Row. At approximately 2:30pm, Home Depot loss prevention associate XXXX called me to notify me of two shoplifters fleeing. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Larry BANKS (Operate MV w/License Revoked as HTO, VCO Poss DW, Larceny Under) →

On Thursday, July 4, 2019 I, Officer Thomas Lambert was assigned to marked cruiser East-1 during the 4pm-12am shift. At approximately at 4:49 P.M., I was dispatched to a report of 6-7 males fighting, one male having a gun and the other carrying a bat. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Joseph NORMAN (Firearm Carry w/Ammo, Firearm Carry w/o License, A&B PO, Resisting Arrest) →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Philip Consolo on his passing.

Philip Consolo was a true gentleman and a very well respected man around the area who will be sadly missed here in the Somerville.

Continue reading Somerville Remembering Philip Consolo →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, July 08, the 189th day of 2019 with 176 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:14 and sunset is @ 8:23. 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: 1099 – Christian soldiers on the First Crusade march around Jerusalem.
1608 – The first French settlement at Quebec was established by Samuel de Champlain. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By Bob Katzen

The Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Committee’s hearing included legislation that would give a smartphone, without Internet browsing capability, to every child over age six in the state’s foster care system. Continue reading FREE LIMITED SMARTPHONES TO FOSTER CHILDREN →

By Bob Katzen

The Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure is considering legislation that would set a cap on the fees check-cashing stores and outlets are allowed to charge. Continue reading LIMIT FEE FOR CASHING CHECKS →

By Bob Katzen

The Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee also held a hearing on a bill that would allow Lottery winners to remain anonymous. Continue reading ALLOW LOTTERY WINNERS TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS →

By Bob Katzen

The Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a well-attended hearing on legislation that would allow the Lottery to sell tickets to its games including scratch tickets, jackpot draw games and Keno.

Continue reading MASS TO ALLOW ONLINE LOTTERY SALES →

By William Tauro

Are we ready to have Somerville become the next pot-shop capital of the country? I’m hearing that within the next year that twelve new pot-shops are to open in Somerville. That sounds like an awful lot of pot for just a little city like Somerville with only 4.22 Sq. miles, doesn’t it? Continue reading Will Mayor Curtatone and Sister Become Somerville’s Next Pot-Clinic Marijuana Distillery Owners? →

Join the City of Somerville, City Councilors Jesse Clingan, Ben Ewen-Campen, and Matt McLaughlin, and the Gilman Square Neighborhood Association for a community meeting on Monday, July 15, to discuss the implementation of the Gilman Square Neighborhood Plan. Continue reading Gilman Square Neighborhood Plan: Community Meeting Scheduled for Monday, July 15 →

SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville’s annual SomerMovie Fest is returning for July and August 2019! Continue reading 2019 SomerMovie Fest Lineup Announced →

By Caroline Colarusso

Last week we viewed images of the carnage left over from a New Hampshire motor vehicle accident that tragically left 7 motorcycle victims behind. Continue reading Miscarriage of Justice in Massachusetts →