FOUND COCKATIEL!! PLEASE SHARE!!

This bird was seen flying around the District Court House next to Assembly today. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates: FOUND COCKATIEL! →

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! Continue reading STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City by William Tauro →

A community meeting has been scheduled with the City’s Mobility Division to discuss two fatal crashes along State Route 38 (Mystic Avenue) in Somerville and efforts underway to improve safety for all road users. Continue reading Meeting Scheduled with City’s Mobility Division to Discuss Fatal Crashes Along State Route 38 (Mystic Avenue) in Somerville →

CHLS class of 1974 special reunion Plus Classes 1971 to 1978 are joining the celebration. . PLEASE CONTACT Lenny Vigilante BY SEPT 20th…RSVP Dont get left out. Very limited tickets at the door. Continue reading CHLS Class of 1974 Special Reunion Plus Classes 1971 to 1978 Joining Celebration →

The CTE Jack Connolly can’t thank each and everyone of you for your support thus far. Your contributions, your Citywide display of a Yard/Storefront Signs, your eagerness to “Bring Back Jack” is reassuring and greatly appreciated, but there is still much more to do during the upcoming month of October. Continue reading Elect Jack Connolly Somerville Councilor November 5th →

Send us your best Halloween photos of your decorated Somerville homes as well as your best Halloween costumes for all to see and to be printed in the Somerville News Weekly print edition newspaper as well as online on our news site. Continue reading SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY MAGIC MOMENTS SERIES “HAPPY HALLOWEEN IN SOMERVILLE “ →

UPCOMING EVENTS Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, September 29, the 271st day of 2019 with 94 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:38 and sunset is @ 6:31. 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: 1789 – A regular army was established by the U.S. War Department with several hundred men. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

50 years and counting! Continue reading Somerville HS Class of 1969 50th Reunion →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, September 28, the 270th day of 2019 with 95 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:3 and sunset is @ 6:3. The New Moon is exact @ 6:37 AM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1066 – England was invaded by William the Conqueror who claimed the English throne. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By Bob Katzen

The Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government held a hearing on legislation that would require that at least 5 percent of the parking spaces regulated by a city or town be spaces for the Continue reading 5 PERCENT OF PARKING SPACES FOR HANDICAPPED →

By Bob Katzen

The Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities held a hearing on a bill that would prohibit any state or local facilities Continue reading STATE TO PROHIBIT ELECTRIC SHOCK TREATMENT →

By Bob Katzen

The Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee will hold a hearing on October 7 at 1 p.m. in the Statehouse’s Gardner Auditorium on a bill that would prohibit robocalls to cell phones and other mobile electronic devices. Continue reading NO ROBOCALLS TO CELL PHONES →

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local representatives from the week of September 23-27, 2019. There were no important roll calls in the Senate last week.

Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 – Report No. 39 September 23-27, 2019 →

Our campaign has the best supporters in the city! Thank you everyone for getting involved – even the people who didn’t fit in to the photo! Continue reading Elect MARIANNE for MAYOR of Somerville →

Please join us on the waterfront at Assembly Row’s River Bar for a fun evening of eating, drinking, and networking! This event will have a business card drawing, complimentary appetizers, a cash bar and no cover. The evening will feature: Continue reading REGISTER NOW: Somerville Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at River Bar October 3 →

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Over the past three and a half years we here at the Somerville News Weekly have fallen victim to political retaliation and retribution that has caused us to take an ongoing financial beating every year. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Online Digital Subscriptions →

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 →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, September 26, the 268th day of 2019 with 97 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:35 and sunset is @ 6:36. 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: 1777 – Philadelphia was occupied by British troops during the American Revolutionary War. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, September 24, the 266th day of 2019 with 99 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:33 and sunset is @ 6:40. 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: 1789 – The U.S. Congress passed the First Judiciary Act. The act provided for an Attorney General and a lower federal courts. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Click on link below to read:September 24th, 2019 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online (1)

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

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Emma Labrecque, Danielle Joy, Mark Alston-Follansbee, Fanny Chan, Matthew Desmond, Jacob Vaidas, Bonnie Curran, Michael Ray, Timothy Shwartz, Robert Liberatore, Sandy Murphy Starfish Mattson, Sharon Cosgro, Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

(Somerville, MA) Naveo Credit Union is sponsoring the annual Joe Chaves 5K Memorial Walk/Run on Sunday, September 29 in Cambridge and Charlestown. Continue reading Naveo Credit Union to sponsor the annual Joe Chaves 5K Walk/Run on Sunday, September 29th to benefit the Joe & Dorothy Chaves Foundation →

Are you a resident of Somerville with a passion for affordable housing, historic preservation, and parks and open space? Continue reading Somerville Seeking Applicants for Community Preservation Committee One position currently available on nine-member committee. Applications due October 25, 2019. →

Somerville youth conduct compliance checks as part of prevention, enforcement strategies. Continue reading Somerville Prevention Conducts Annual “Compliance Checks” at Local Liquor Retailers →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Somerville Commission for Women and RESPOND Inc. announce the annual Candlelight Vigil in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Wednesday, October 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Statue Park in Davis Square. Continue reading Somerville Annual Domestic Violence Vigil to be Held Wednesday, October 2 →

On Thursday, September 19, 2019, while on full uniformed patrol in marked unit 781, I(Officer Patrick Canty) was on a directed patrol of the Healey School when I noticed a motor vehicle occupied by two parties. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Hamza WARSAME (RS MV, Use MV without Authority) →

Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Persons of the Week:The Staff of the Spaulding Hospital for Continuing Medical Care Cambridge →

Continue reading LBC Boutique & Loan 260 Elm ST. Davis Square Somerville →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, September 23, the 265th day of 2019 with 100 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:31 and sunset is @ 6:41. 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: 1642 – The first commencement at Harvard College, in Cambridge, MA, was held. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

It’s been August 7th now since Sandra Crispo disappeared from her Hanson MA home. Continue reading Missing Massachusetts Woman Please Share →

Kerry Kenney-Bonavita, 43, has been missing since Saturday night. (Stoneham Police) Continue reading Police Searching for Missing Stoneham Woman →

The summer vacation is a period when Chinese parents sign their children for a myriad of summer programs. 10 students and one adult refused to settle for summer programs based in China. They signed up for a one-month long summer program organized by Guangdong Xicheng Education. Continue reading 11 Student Lions (Leos) From China Assist In Somerville Council on Aging Event →

MISSING DOG!! PLEASE SHARE!!

“Theo” is a very friendly 8lb male. He went missing the night of September 20th in the area of Cambridge St/Norfolk St in Cambridge. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates: MISSING DOG! →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, September 22, the 264th day of 2019 with 101 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:30 and sunset is @ 6:43. 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: 1789 – The U.S. Congress authorized the office of Postmaster General.
1792 – The French Republic was proclaimed.
1862 – U.S. President Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. It stated that all slaves held within rebel states would be free as of January 1, 1863. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Dear Sir,

In August the City of Somerville released a new version of the planned zoning, v4.0. Previously, version 3, from January 2019, had been preceded by multiple public meetings as part of the neighborhood planning process to help the city understand what the constituents wanted, and did not want. Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Somerville’s Zoning Versions →

Acting Mayor’s Marijuana Advisory Committee selects three entities based on community criteria

SOMERVILLE, MA – Somerville City Council President Katjana Ballantyne, who is serving as Acting Mayor for the Host Community Agreement process for marijuana retail entities, announced today that she intends to sign Host Community Agreements (HCAs) with three adult-use marijuana retailers. Continue reading SOMERVILLE MARIJUANA RETAIL HOST COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS ANNOUNCED →

Photo left to right:Bill Mahoney, Joseph O”Callaghan, Neil MacNevin, Toni Spinucci.

The Somerville High school, class of 1949 held an event on Wednesday, Sept 18th, that could be considered a bit rare… Continue reading Somerville High School Class of 1949 Reunion →

Collect stamps, be entered for prizes for supporting local businesses!

SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville, in partnership with local businesses in Ball and Magoun Squares, will launch the Somerville Business Loyalty Program on Sunday, September 22, 2019. Loyalty cards will be available at the Ball Square Festival on September 22, at participating businesses in both squares, and at the City Hall Welcome desk, 93 Highland Ave. Continue reading Somerville Business Loyalty Program for Ball Square and Magoun Square Scheduled to Launch on This Saturday September 22 →

Workshop planned for Thursday, September 26 at Somerville Public Library Continue reading Somerville Office of Housing Stability to Host Workshop on Searching for Housing with a Section 8 Voucher →

Join SHPC and Historic Somerville for walking tours, bike tours, docent tours and more. Continue reading Somerville Historic Preservation Commission Announces Fall 2019 Events →

City, MassDOT staff to meet with community members about planned safety improvements, receive feedback on future planning. Continue reading Somerville to Host Community Meeting, Discussion on Road Safety Following Recent Pedestrian Crashes →

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I’m Jack Connolly, candidate for City of Somerville Councilor-at-Large on Tuesday Nov. 5. I’m running because I love Somerville, it is my lifetime home, and I love having been part of the many changes that have made this city a place where everybody wants to be. Continue reading Somerville Candidate Profile: Jack Connolly for City Councilor-at-Large →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House bill that would ban 11 toxic flame retardants from children’s products, bedding, carpeting and residential upholstered furniture sold or manufactured in Massachusetts, except for inventory already manufactured prior to August 31, 2020. Continue reading BAN TOXIC FLAME RETARDANTS →

By Bob Katzen

The House 156-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill requiring the state’s Office of Travel and Tourism and Department of Transportation to develop and implement a Women’s Rights History Trail Continue reading WOMEN’S HISTORY TRAIL →

By Bob Katzen

The House 154-1, Senate 39-1, successfully overrode Gov. Charlie Baker’s veto of a bill that would allow unions to charge non-members for the cost of some services and representation. Continue reading ALLOW UNIONS TO CHARGE NON-UNION MEMBERS FOR SOME COSTS →

By Bob Katzen

Rep. Alice Peisch (D-Wellesley) and Sen. Jason Lewis (D-Winchester), the co-chairs of the Education Committee, unveiled a long-awaited consensus school finance reform bill that will invest $1.5 billion in its public education system over the next seven years. Continue reading $1.5 BILLION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM →

By Bob Katzen

The Transportation Committee’s hearing included a proposal that would prohibit anyone driving a diesel-powered vehicle from releasing significant quantities of soot, smoke or other particular emissions that obstruct or obscure another driver’s view of the roadway. Continue reading MASS TO BAN COAL ROLLING →

Photo by William Tauro

By Bob Katzen

The Judiciary held a hearing on a bill that would raise from 65 years old to 75 years old the age at which a person can take advantage of the state’s Speedy Trial Law. Continue reading STATE TO RAISE AGE FOR ‘SPEEDY TRIALS’ →

By Bob Katzen

Another bill heard by the Judiciary Committee would prohibit public officials from using taxpayers’ money or campaign contributions to pay fines if he or she is found guilty Continue reading MUST PAY SEXUAL HARASSMENT FINES FROM PERSONAL FUNDS →

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local senators and representatives from the week of September 16-20, 2019. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 – Report No. 38 September 16-20, 2019 →

Massachusetts Democrats endorsed seven bills pending in the State Legislature to combat climate change at their annual convention this month in Springfield.  Continue reading MASSDEMS ENDORSE “GREEN NEW DEAL FOR MASSACHUSETTS NOW” →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,  

I have sent this to the Somerville Journal, not sure if they will publish, via email and mailing a copy to the Mayor and Chief of Police to share with all of his staff. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:“A Police Officer’s Perspective” →

By William Tauro

Somerville has suffered its first serious dedicated bus lane accident this past Friday involving two motor vehicles, one of which was traveling in the bus lane. Continue reading Somerville’s First Dedicated Bus Lane Accident →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Dolores E. Pitcher on her passing this past week. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Dolores E. Pitcher →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Laura C, (Mancuso) Pini on her passing. Continue reading SOMERVILLE REMEMBERING LAURA C (MANCUSO) PINI →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, September 20, the 262nd day of 2019 with 103 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:28 and sunset is @ 6:47. 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: 1519 – Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan left Spain to find a route to the Spice Islands of Indonesia. Magellan was killed during the trip, but one of his ships eventually made the journey.
1870 – The Papal States came under the control of Italian troops, leading to the unification of Italy. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

This week companies are rotating through MBTA Bus training being led by MBTA Instructors and Mechanics. Continue reading Somerville Firefighters Local 76 Updates →

Join us from noon to 5 p.m. for live music, tasty food, arts & crafts, and more! Continue reading The Somerville Ball Square Festival is happening this Sunday, September 22! →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, September 19, the 261st day of 2019 with 104 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:27 and sunset is @ 6:49. 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: 1356 – The Battle of Poitiers was fought between England and France. Edward “the Black Prince” captured France’s King John. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

53 have signed. Let’s get to 100!

Against Downzoning started this petition to PLANNING DEPARTMENT and 2 others
Somerville (proposed) Rezoning is forfeiting, permanently, hundreds of ready to build rental units by downzoning RB (1-3 units) neighborhoods to new NR (1-2 units max)-eliminating the right to add a 3rd unit. There are about 2500 2 families and 1165 single families in RB zone now; 2500 that may be able to add 1 unit; 1165 that may be able to add 1 or 2 units. Continue reading Somerville Downzoning-Eliminates 3 units; Property Rights, Affordable Housing under Attack →

Somerville Climate Social
Sunday, Sept. 22, 4:00pm – 7:00pm

Come join the Climate Coalition of Somerville (CCS), your friends at the Growing Center, and your community for a Sunday social filled with informal conversation and opportunities to engage on the climate, sustainability, and justice issues we’re tackling together. Continue reading Somerville Climate Social at the Growing Center, Sunday, 9/22 →

By William Tauro

This past week, the Somerville Fire Department was training firefighters for a different type of life saving techniques on bicycles. Continue reading Somerville Firefighters Training On Bicycle Maneuvers →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to David Soper Liuzza, Phip J. Jeffres, Michael Walsh, Lynda Amorella Silva, Joe Murphy, Philip Soccorso, Carolyn Rose, Ellen Sullivan, Mary Jo Rossetti, Jay Blake, Walter Tauro, Ken Webber, Richard Couto, Erin Killeen, Erica Covelle, Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

Gov. Charlie Baker lauds seniors’ hard-fought victories to expand access to affordable healthcare Continue reading Somerville Seniors Celebrate Healthcare Wins at State House Bill-Signing Ceremony →

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

THE ANTHONY LOUIS CIAMPI MEMORIAL FUND COMMITTEE Continue reading SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY’S SPECIAL PERSONS OF THE WEEK →

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6 Bristol St. N. Billerica, MA. 01862

My name is Marianne Walles and I am running for Mayor of Somerville. My father was born and raised here and lived in Winter Hill his entire life. Continue reading My Name Is Marianne Walles and I Am Running For Mayor of Somerville →

The following is a brief summary to incident #19052435.

During the evening of September 11, 2019, members of the Somerville Police Department Drug Control Unit were Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Kevin HEADLEY (Op MV with License Susp, PWID B & Cambridge Warrant) & Kevin SANCHEZ (Distribute B, Subsq) →

On Saturday, 9/14/2019, I, Officer DiFava, was on duty for the Somerville Police operating marked cruiser 785. At approximately 1231 hrs, I responded to 2X Adams street for a report of male attempting to break into a motor vehicle. Officer Ribeiro and Officer Schneider also responded to provide back up. While enroute to the call, dispatch stated that the male could have a possible head injury. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Edilio NAJERA MATEO (MV Larceny, Defacement Malicious Wanton Property) →

On Saturday, September 14, 2019 I was assigned to W-6. At approximately 4:15 PM, myself and W-7, Officer C. Collette, were dispatched to CVS at 1 Davis Square for a report of shoplifting. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Keith HILL (Shoplifting) →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 9/9/19 – 9/15/19 →

The City of Somerville and the Somerville City Council Committee on Public Health Public Safety invite all interested community members to attend and speak at a co-hosted Public Hearing on Airplane Noise. The Hearing will take place on Wednesday, September 18, at 6 p.m., in the auditorium of Somerville High School, 81 Highland Ave. Continue reading Location Change: Somerville to Hold Public Hearing on Airplane Noise 9/18 →

By William Tauro

With the Somerville primary election behind us and as we await the general election in November, we have received multiple phone calls regarding some pretty questionable election situations. Continue reading Somerville Voter Beware:Reports of Political Sneaky Election Tactics →

(09/16/2019) – Today the Little Sisters of the Poor announced with sadness, that they will be withdrawing from Jeanne Jugan Residence, Somerville MA. This morning the Sisters met with the Residents, their families, lay Associates, staff and volunteers sharing their decision. Continue reading Little Sisters of the Poor to withdraw from Jeanne Jugan Residence, Somerville, MA. →

FOUND DOG!! PLEASE SHARE!!

The very friend girl was found today (09/16/19) in the Lee St area. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates →

By William Tauro

This past Saturday, the Somerville Police Department (SPD) launched its newest tool in fighting crime and ensuring public safety along Somerville’s waterfront. Continue reading Somerville Police and Fire Marine Unit Boats Both Make Debut on Mystic River →

Top photo: Susan Taraskiewicz in a photo taken several months before her murder.

Photo:Susan’s mom, Marlene Taraskiewicz, has pushed for answers about her daughter’s murder for 24 years.

Twenty-four years ago — the morning of September 14, 1992 — the body of 27-year-old Susan Taraskiewicz was found in the trunk of her car, which had been left at an auto body shop on Route 1A in Revere. She had been murdered. Continue reading Massachusetts State Police Looking for Information on 24 Year Old Murder →