By William Tauro

What else is missing from the news here in Somerville that they don’t want you to know? They, meaning the administration. The police only report stories of crimes or statistics that the administration wants you to see. Continue reading In Somerville You Only Hear What They Want You To Hear →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Lee Anderson on the passing of “Ace Thunder Buddy” Somerville’s Dog.

Ace has been a part of the Somerville community for the past 16 years where many of us have grown fond of him as he became a Somerville celebrity dog over the years with all of his hundreds of Facebook appearances. Continue reading Somerville Remembering “ACE THUNDER BUDDY” Somerville’s Dog 16 Years →

By Bob Katzen

Legislation that would allow Massachusetts residents to purchase drugs from Canada will have a hearing in front of the Public Health Committee on September 9th between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. in room B-1 at the statehouse. Continue reading BUYING DRUGS FROM CANADA →

By Bob Katzen

The Public Health Committee’s September 9th hearing will also hear testimony on a measure requiring the state to develop and publicize a statewide plan for ensuring the availability of prescription medications during a state of emergency. Continue reading ACCESS TO PRESCRIPTIONS DURING AN EMERGENCY →

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House and Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on how often local representatives voted with their party leadership. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 – Report No. 35 August 26-30, 2019 →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, August 31, the 243rd day of 2019 with 122 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: 1823 – Ferdinand VII was restored to the throne of Spain when invited French forces entered Cadiz. The event is known as the Battle of Trocadero. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Maria J. (Silveira) Chaves on her passing.

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

Continue reading Somerville Remembering Maria J. (Silveira) Chaves →

The Cambridge Police Department held a ceremony this morning inside the Sullivan Chamber at the City of Cambridge City Hall for Jack Albert, who was promoted to the rank of Police Superintendent. Continue reading Somerville’s Neighboring City of Cambridge Gets New Police Superintendent →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Please share this email to Ward 5 City Councilor Mark Niedergang regarding Demolition Delay/Historic Ordinance

Dear Mark (With great attention to Alderman Ballantyne, Rossetti, and Scott – Who ask great and careful questions on this topic),

Thank you for sending the Flowchart showing the timeline delay of the Demo Review ordinance (for NON-Historic buildings) Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Letter To Ward 5 City Councilor Mark Niedergang Regarding Demolition Delay/Historic Ordinance →

By William Tauro

This past Thursday evening the Somerville Police were notified of reports of a young male ringing doorbells and knocking on doors on Rush Street In Somerville. Continue reading 74 Year Old Somerville Widowed Grandmother Punched In Face During Home Invasion By 16 Year Old Illegal Immigrant →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, August 30, the 242nd day of 2019 with 123 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:06 and sunset is @ 7:23. The New Moon is exact @ 6:38 AM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1146 – European leaders outlawed the crossbow. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

The City’s annual vigil walk, in honor of the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at 6 p.m. Continue reading Annual 9/11 Vigil Walk Scheduled in Somerville →

SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville is seeking to fill vacancies on three commissions under the purview of the Health and Human Services Department: the Human Rights Commission, the Commission for Women, and the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Continue reading City Seeking Members for Human Rights Commission, the Somerville Commission for Women, and the Commission for Persons with Disabilities →

Recommendations to be discussed at September 4 City Council Committee meeting

SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville Open Space Creation Task Force recently released a strategy memo with recommendations on new and innovative approaches for the creation of more open space in Somerville, the most densely populated city in New England. Continue reading Task Force Releases Recommendations for Creating More Open Space in Somerville →

‪Somerville city councilor for ward 1, Matt McLaughlin was speaking at the memorial at the city hall concourse this past Thursday to recognize the 77 Somerville residents who died from opioid abuse, 7 who died this year. Continue reading Somerville Officials Recognize 77 Somerville Residents Who Died From Opioid Abuse →

By William Tauro

The new pavement markings, signage, and traffic signal retiming on Broadway Between Magoun Square and McGrath Highway has many residents outraged and are demanding that these decision be reversed. Continue reading New Somerville Bus/Bike Lanes on Winter Hill Broadway Causing Mixed Reactions →

By William Tauro

Recently another person fell victim and died this past week to that stretch of roadway in Somerville on Mystic Avenue considered and known as “Somerville’s Death Trap.” Continue reading Somerville’s Mystic Avenue Is A Death Trap →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, August 29, the 241st day of 2019 with 124 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:05 and sunset is @ 7:25. 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: 1828 – A patent was issued to Robert Turner for the self-regulating wagon brake. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

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From left: Priyadarshini Kumar, ELA/Humanities teacher at Edwards Middle School; Jeff Bellows, VP of Corporate Citizenship + Public Affairs at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts; and Erin McAleer, President of Project Bread

Edwards Middle School teacher Priyadarshini Kumar honored by Project Bread, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts for commitment to ending student hunger Continue reading Somerville Educator Receives Teacher Champion Award →

Name: After Hours – Bow Market
Date: September 5, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
Continue reading Somerville Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours – Bow Market Sponsored by Great Hill Dental →

More than 50 businesses help to sustain a more inclusive farmers market

[Somerville, MA, August 26, 2019] Food insecurity is real in Somerville: 9.5% of residents rely on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and more than 50% of Somerville Public School students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Continue reading Good Food For All Raises Funds to Provide Match for 600 Families →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, August 27, the 239th day of 2019 with 126 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:03 and sunset is @ 7:28. 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: 1660 – The books of John Milton were burned in London due to his attacks on King Charles II. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By William Tauro

This past Sunday, just one day after my daughter’s wedding, I attended a wake in Somerville. It was definitely a sad occasion especially after the day I married my daughter off. Continue reading I Felt Guilty For a Few Minutes For Somerville Mayor and DPW Commissioner, Then I Realized They Made Their Own Beds With No Consideration For Others →

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