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
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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
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”
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