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 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, September 16, the 258th day of 2019 with 107 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:24 and sunset is @ 6:54. 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: 1400 – Owain Glyndwr was proclaimed Prince of Wales after rebelling against English rule. He was the last Welsh-born Prince of Wales. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Ball Square Festival planned for 9/22; Gilman Square Block Party set for 9/28

SOMERVILLE – Construction for the Green Line Extension Project (GLX) is in full force, and the City of Somerville has partnered with local organizations to host events at locations for several of the future GLX stations. Continue reading Celebrate Local Business Districts Around Planned GLX Stations with Series of Events in September →

ResiStat Meetings for All Seven Wards Will Be Held in the Month of October Continue reading FALL 2019 RESISTAT MEETING SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED →

Continue reading Don’t Miss this Great Race for a Great Cause-Somerville 5K →

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 September 16 →

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

By Bob Katzen

A bill that would prohibit drivers from using a hand-held cellphone or other electronic device to make a call or access social media is still tied up in a conference committee that has spent more than three months trying to hammer out a compromise version of the measure. Continue reading BAN HAND-HELD CELL PHONES →

By Bob Katzen

The State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Committee held a hearing on a proposal that would allow Bay Staters to choose the gender-neutral designation “X” in lieu of “male” or “female” on state identifying documents including birth certificates, marriage Continue reading GENDER X →

By Bob Katzen

Beginning in January of 2021, most workers in Massachusetts will be eligible to get up to 12 weeks of paid family leave and up to 20 weeks of paid medical leave. Continue reading PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE TAX →

By Bob Katzen

Senator Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) has filed a proposal that would repeal Massachusetts’ estate tax, also known as the death tax — a tax on the value of a decedent’s estate before distribution to any beneficiary. Continue reading Repeal The Death Tax →

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 -Report No. 37 September 9-13, 2019 →