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
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
After an audit by her office showed women and families in the Commonwealth face numerous barriers to accessing benefits through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today hosted a roundtable discussion in Holyoke to discuss her audit findings.
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
By William Tauro
Our good city of Somerville is in severe trouble as this lunatic of our illustrious mayor positions our Somerville people in greater danger of becoming victims of more drug fatalities. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Somerville Safe Injection Sites Bad Idea
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, September 14, the 256th day of 2019 with 109 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:22 and sunset is @ 6:57. The Full Harvest Moon, or Full Corn Moon, is exact on September 14th @ 12:34 AM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1807 – Former U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr was acquitted of a misdemeanor charge. Two weeks earlier Burr had been found innocent of treason. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speak Up Line,
When I went to Alfredo’s in Medford they were nice guys and the food wasn’t amazing but it wasn’t terrible. So when they opened up a restaurant on Broadway in Somerville, I welcomed it. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Smarten Up In The Ville
FOUND DOG!! PLEASE SHARE!!
This very friendly male was found today(09/13/19) in the area of Medford St and Sycamore St near the Winter Hill School. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates
By William Tauro
The news of this past week of a trash truck accident that involved a pedestrian that took place at the intersection of McGrath Highway at Somerville Avenue absolutely does not come to a surprise to me at all. Continue reading Somerville New Traffic Pattern May Have Caused Trash Truck Accident With Pedestrian
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
Nobody should touch a policeman. Regardless of the type of event or whatever. As long as they are on duty at least the people violating them should be prosecuted heavily. We just cannot have that. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Regarding Idiotic Liberal Retaliation Against Somerville Cops Doing The Right Thing In Boston
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
I have been in and out of the Hospital for 2 months now. I am currently Driving down Broadway from Central St to McGrath Highway. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:What Has Happened To Our Somerville?
By William Tauro
This past Thursday afternoon at 1:40 PM, a trash truck proceeding on McGrath Highway at the intersection of Somerville Avenue and Medford Street in Somerville was involved in an accident with a pedestrian. Continue reading Pedestrian Accident On McGrath Highway Somerville
CITY OF SOMERVILLE
CITY COUNCIL
There will be a Public Hearing before the City Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at 6:00 PM, in the High School Auditorium, 81 Highland Avenue, on the Order of Councilor Jesse Clingan, Chair of the Committee, for public input on airplane noise in Somerville. Continue reading City Council Public Hearings on AIRPLANE NOISE and POLICE ACTIVITY AT STRAIGHT PRIDE PARADE
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, September 12, the 254th day of 2019 with 111 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:20 and sunset is @ 7:01. 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: 1609 – English explorer Henry Hudson sailed down what is now known as the Hudson River. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of John P. Rogan on his passing this past week.
John P. Rogan was good friends to many of us here in the city and especially here at the News. Continue reading Somerville Remembering John P. Rogan
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Thomas J. Dunne IV on his passing.
Thomas J. Dunne IV was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Thomas J. Dunne IV
On September 17th at 11:00 a.m. Somerville’s own Kenny Manzi will be playing Taps at the gravesite of PFC RONALD J POINTER to honor the 51st anniversary of his KIA In the Quan Tri Province of Vietnam. Continue reading CEREMONY IN SOMERVILLE TO HONOR PFC RONALD J POINTER’S ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
Mayor’s race:
Marianne Walles 37.12%
Kenneth C. Van Buskirk, III 4.74%
Joseph A. (Joe) Curtatone 57.49%
Write-In 0.65% Continue reading Somerville Preliminary Unofficial Election Results September 2019
Click on ling to read:September 10th, 2019 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online (2)…
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Christina Olson, MichaelBowler, Emil Neumuller, Liane Lima, Steven Tauro, Mary Joe O’Connor, Bob Trane, Miriam Quinn-DaSilva, Danny Johnson, Eileen Lamoureux, Judy Calvey, Ron Scotti, April Terrio-Manning, Pat Quinlan, Jo-Ann Marie Fontano, Ginny Schultz, Warren Marifiote, Gary DiZoglio, Kelly Maia, Cathy O’Dea, Roberta Cassety, Stephen Borelli, Theresa Tsoi and Sophia DeMarco Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Daily we hear of new attacks by the Trump Administration on the rights of immigrants — from threatening DACA and TPS holders, to threatening to deport those with serious medical issues, to separating children from their parents in brutal ways. Now more than ever, we need to stand up and protect our local immigrant communities. Continue reading Hundreds Support Driver’s Licenses for All: Safety, Respect, and Mobility By State Representative Christine P. Barber
Photo by Somerville Police Department
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week: Somerville Police Officer Thomas Lambert
On a cold evening in January, officers were called to a house that had experienced damage to the heating and water systems the previous day. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week:Somerville Police Officer Thomas Lambert
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
Hopefully you’ll post this because I’ve been sending you this information on Andre Green for a while. You say that you post things that are unfiltered and unwatered down, well let’s see if you really do because here it is. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Respected Advocate Lashes Out About Unfairness In Somerville Schools To School Committee Member While Others Labeling Him As a Racist
By William Tauro
Congratulations to Vince Beaudet for becoming the Somerville Lions Club’s newest lion.
Beaudet was sworn in last Tuesday at the Mount Vernon Restaurant In Somerville by Lions District 33K Zone Chair Ken King. Continue reading Somerville Lions Club Inducts New Member and Donates To Two Local Organizations
Photos by Michele Sinclair
By William Tauro
This past Sunday over one hundred veterans enjoyed a fun filled day on the Boston Harbor at the Winter Hill Yacht Club’s (WHYC) Annual Veterans Cruise 2019. Continue reading WILLIAM TAURO CO-HOSTS LOCAL VETERANS HIT THE HIGH SEAS IN 2019 ANNUAL SOMERVILLE WHYC VETERANS CRUISE
On the above date and tiime, while on routine uniformed patrol in Car E-4, operating a marked police cruiser, I was dispatched to #XX Moreland St, to speak with the RP (XXXX of XX Moreland St. Somerville, Ma.) regarding the actions of a Crystal Clifford (defendant), that could possibly be breaking into his residence. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Jeffrey LEFOY (Receive Stolen MV) & Crystal CLIFFORD (Receive Stolen MV, MV Charges) (BPD Warrants)
By Bob Katzen
The House 159-0, Senate 39-1, approved and Gov. Baker signed into law a $43.3 billion fiscal 2020 state budget. The package raises spending by $1.6 billion, or 4 percent over fiscal 2019.
By Bob Katzen
The House 155-1, Senate 37-3, overrode Gov. Baker’s veto of a bill that repeals the current law that denies an additional $100 in welfare benefits to children conceived while—or soon after—the family began receiving welfare benefits, or if they had received family welfare benefits in the past.
By Bob Katzen
The House 148-8, Senate 34-0, approved and Gov. Baker signed into law a bill that would prohibit psychiatrists, psychologists and other health care providers from attempting to change the sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression of anyone under 18. Continue reading BAN CONVERSION THERAPY FOR ANYONE UNDER 18
By Bob Katzen
The House 156-0, Senate 40-0, approved and the governor signed into law Senate a bill authorizing $200 million in one-time funding for the maintenance and repair of local roads and bridges in cities and towns across the state. Continue reading $200 MILLION IN CHAPTER 90 FUNDING FOR LOCAL ROADS APPROVED
By Bob Katzen
State Auditor Suzanne Bump certified that the state, under a 1983 law, is required to pay communities $3.16 million to cover the cost of extra mandated polling hours for the 2020 March presidential primary, September state primary and November general election. Continue reading STATE MUST PAY COMMUNITIES $3.16 MILLION FOR 2020 ELECTIONS
By Bob Katzen
The Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery held a hearing on some 30 pieces of legislation offering a wide range of possible solutions to the state’s opioid crisis that claims an average of five lives per day. One of the bills would require all first responders to carry the overdose-reversal medication naloxone (H 1747). Continue reading THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC
By Bob Katzen
A jam-packed Transportation Committee hearing was held on bills that would grant driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn), Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D-Pittsfield) and Rep. Christine Barber (D-Somerville) are the chief sponsors of the proposals that would permit all qualified residents, regardless of immigration status, to apply for and receive a standard state driver’s license. Continue reading DRIVER’S LICENSES FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS Hearings
By Bob Katzen
“It is time, federal, state and local to make it illegal to cover your faces in public events and demonstrations,” tweeted Sen. Dean Tran (R-Fitchburg) last week. “A danger to public safety and our police officers. No one or group is above the law.”
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. 36 September 2-6, 2019
NEMLEC Motorcycle Unit to Show Support for Officer Remigio
Dracut, MA – The Officer Sean A. Collier Memorial Fund will honor the memory of Somerville Police Officer Louis Remigio at its Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, September 9, 2019 at the Four Oaks Country Club in Dracut, MA. Continue reading Officer Sean A. Collier Memorial Fund Honors The Memory of Somerville Police Officer Lou Remigio
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, September 09, the 251st day of 2019 with 114 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:17 and sunset is @ 7:06. 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: 490 B.C. – The Battle of Marathon took place between the invading Persian army and the Athenian Army. The marathon race was derived from the events that occurred surrounding this battle. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of LENORA M. (PRIEST) ALCARO on her passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering LENORA M. (PRIEST) ALCARO
From what I hear that the out of town pompous ass developer that who bought up several parcels of property on Warren Street in East Cambridge has a gripe to pick with my Feast.
So these campaign signs were hung on Sunday by a bucket truck with the police on scene for traffic control as they were hanging them.
One of these signs was was hung on the future sight of the Curtatone Marijuana Pot Shop, his sister the Registrar of Deeds Maria Curtatone’s building. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Are Cops Hanging Campaign Signs For Mayor Joe Curtatone?
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
The first policy change I plan on making if I am elected Mayor will be to revoke Joe Curtatone’s “Sanctuary City Policy.” Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:”My Campaign For Mayor To Revoke Joe Curtatone’s “Sanctuary City Policy!”
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
Broadway’s new traffic design is a complete disaster. Just wait till the snow falls. this is the biggest mistake the city has ever made. Who thinks this crap up. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:New Broadway Traffic Pattern is a Complete Disaster
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. Continue reading Somerville Public Hearing on Airplane Noise , 9/18
Winter Hill in Motion Project Also Features Separated Bike Lanes for Cyclist Safety
SOMERVILLE, MA – As part of the City of Somerville’s Winter Hill in Motion project, new dedicated bus lanes, separated bike lanes, and more mobility upgrades are coming to Broadway. Continue reading SOMERVILLE’S NEW BUS LANES PROJECTED TO SHORTEN MORE THAN 8,000 BUS TRIPS PER DAY
Somerville’s Rat Czar Georgi talking to Gilman Street residents about rodent control efforts. Email her at gsilveira@somervillema.gov to learn how to join the anti Rat Pack.
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, September 06, the 248th day of 2019 with 117 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:13 and sunset is @ 7:11. 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: 1620 – The Pilgrims left on the Mayflower from Plymouth, England to settle in the New World. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
Here is the new law. Its an attack on private property rights. The law passed without notification to all home owners.
These are desperate attempts by the Mayor to get re-elected by appeasing the group of monsters he created. Many migrated from Cambridge seeking shelter at a low cost.
Sadly the numbers may not be there this year for another term. As they quietly work the wards securing their votes. The big surprise will come in November after he wins the primary. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: An Attack on Private Property Rights Without Notification to All Home Owners
Photo:Something is seriously wrong here and definitely a conflict from the start. Notice photo of Mayor Joe Curtatone with Boston city counseling Tito Jackson endorsing this? Tito Jackson is the major lobbyist for Mayor Curtatone’s newly proposed family pot shop that’s located on 567 McGrath Highway in Somerville that is hidden in his deceased father’s name trust “Cosmo Curtatone Revocable Trust” with his sister Middlesex County Registrar of Deeds Maria Curtatone and his elderly mom as beneficiaries to the trust.
Cambridge Council ready to approve “affordable housing” proposal
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
This is a MAJOR ISSUE that is going to affect ALL multi-family property owners state-wide if passed.
The same is being proposed by Joe Curtatone for Somerville. People need to get out and vote this OUT. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Major Flaws With “Affordable Housing” Proposal
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
I received this yesterday from my daughter’s school. WTF is going on in this city with these illegals and their gangs threatening to do very bad things to our children in our schools. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: What the hell is this ??? The City With No Crime Has Gun Threats?
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, September 05, the 248th day of 2019 with 117 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:12 and sunset is @ 7:13. 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: 1698 – Russia’s Peter the Great imposed a tax on beards. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
It’s estimated that 1 out of every 10 people have unclaimed property and are owed money that belongs to them. Continue reading A Message From Massachusetts State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg
By William Tauro
Today’s chief of police position in Somerville is nothing but a big joke of a power-play for the mayor to gain control and do what he wants. Continue reading Somerville Chief of Police Position Should Be Put Back Into Civil Service Now
By William Tauro
Check out “Somerville’s Ship of Fools” full of all these elected official frauds standing together with the supporters of H.3012 (Licenses for Illegal Immigrants). Continue reading Letter from the Editor: Drivers Licenses to Illegals, Bad idea, Not good!
By William Tauro
This is traffic overflow that is caused by the new Broadway engineered traffic design. Continue reading Small Residential Somerville Side-Streets Paying The Price For New Broadway Traffic Pattern Backups
PLEASE CONTACT Lenny Vigilante BY SEPT 20th…RSVP Dont get left out. Very limited tickets at the door.
Place – V F W Fresh Pond,Cambridge Date – sat, October 5th. 2019,time – 7 pm to 11. Food and great CHLS alumni.It will be a fun night. Bring any CHLS memorabilia for the photo opps.15.00 tickets in advance. 20.00 at the door if not sold out. Continue reading CHLS Class of 1974 Special Reunion Plus Classes 1971 to 1978 Are Joining The Celebration. .
You will not get a better night of Comedy. This is a Great Night for a Great Cause, we have 5 reserve tables left. Continue reading Anthony Louis Ciampi Memorial Fund Comedy Night Sunday Oct 13th
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Margaret A. (Clark) (PEGGY) Emond who passed away this past week.
Peggy was a wonderful person and very good friends with many of us here at the News. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Margaret A. (Clark) (PEGGY) Emond
Due to a meeting notice error, the Special Planning Board Meeting previously scheduled for Thursday, September 5, will be rescheduled.
Continue reading Special Planning Board Meeting on Davis Square Neighborhood Plan Postponed
On Saturday, August 31, 2019, at approximately 7:00 P.M while assigned to the Bravo Unit with Officer Brian Pavao, we observed a red Ford Taurus with no license plates attached, travelling East on Broadway (public way in the city of Somerville). Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Frank PADILLA (Unlicensed Op MV, Unregistered MV, Child Under 6 w/o Carseat, Fugitive from Justice… etc)
Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Kevin RODRIGUEZ (A&B +60/Disabled, Resisting Arrest)
On August 30, 2019 at about 11:10 AM, Officer Ribeiro (East 4) and I (Officer Mark Nevin / West 5) were dispatched to 3XX Highland Avenue in response to a report of an unwanted man. I was flagged down upon my arrival by the reporting party (XXXX). The following is a summary of the incident: Continue reading Somerville Disabled Senior Assaulted
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Reginal JOSEPH (A&B PO, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct)
By Officer Thomas Lambert #347
On Thursday, August 28, 2019 I, Officer Thomas Lambert was assigned to Station man 2 during the 8am-4pm shift. At approximately at 11:29 A.M., a male identified as Reginal Joseph came in to dispute a citation that was issued yesterday by Officer Kevin Goulart. Continue reading Somerville Police Officers Assaulted At Station
On 28 August, 2019 at approximately 10:05 a.m. I was on a detail and walking on the sidewalk on Bow Street. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: John NWACHUKWU (Fail to Stop for PO, Resisting Arrest, Negligent Op of MV…)
FOUND DOG!! PLEASE SHARE!!
This young female was found today (09/03/19) in the area of Park St. If you are the owner please contact SPD dispatch at 617-625-1212. Thank you!
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, September 03, the 246th day of 2019 with 119 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:10 and sunset is @ 7:17. 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: 1189 – England’s King Richard I was crowned in Westminster.
1783 – The Revolutionary War between the U.S. and Great Britain ended with the Treaty of Paris. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
FOUND DOG!! PLEASE SHARE!!
This very friendly male was found tonight (09/02/19) in the Jaques St area. If this is your dog please contact SPD dispatch at 617-625-1212. Thank you!
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Michael Miller
Congratulations to Michael Miller on winning the 2019 McLaren Spider from Encore Boston Harbor Casino this past weekend. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week:Michael Miller
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Bruna Braga, Arthur Abeilice, Mike Podymaitis, Jason Kenney, Paul McGlashing, Haley O’Connor, Shayne Saltman, Sheila Ferrara, Chris Siggens, Armando Monte, Len Glionna, Michael Giacoppo, Thomas Lynch, Krystil Arena Benoit, Patty Oppedisano, Jacqueline Talluto, Brian Casey, John Nunziato, Ted Darling, Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
I’m just wondering why all Somerville Police related incidents are not publicized? You are the only one printing the real stuff going on around the city and from what I’m seeing you’re getting an ass kicking every time you do from the mayor and his online trolls. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Administration Still Hiding The Truth From Voters
Please join the Somerville Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development and Ward 3 Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen on Monday evening, September 23, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for a community meeting to discuss the plan for the Central Hill Campus (Phase I). Continue reading Somerville-Community Meeting to Discuss Central Hill Campus Plan, September 23
In an audit released this past week, State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump is calling on the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to better inform women and families in its Emergency Housing Assistance (EA) program of registered sex offenders living at shelter sites and improve inspections of shelter conditions. Continue reading Audit Calls for Enhanced Protection of Families and Women in State’s Emergency Housing Program
This fall, Somerville voters will have the opportunity to cast ballots for Mayor, Ward City Councilor, City Councilors-at-Large, and School Committee members. Continue reading Somerville-Municipal Preliminary Election, September 10
Two income-restricted apartments are available for rent through the City’s Inclusionary Housing Program. Located at 3 Ward Street, a studio and a 3-bedroom will be offered to income-eligible households at below market-rate rents via an application and lottery process. Continue reading Somerville Affordable Rental Units Available: Info Session Thursday 9/12
Check out local rappers, singers, spoken word poets, dancers, visual artists, and more at this annual showcase of hip hop music, dance, and culture. Continue reading Evolution of Hip Hop Festival: Saturday, Sept. 7
The City Council’s Committee on Land Use and the Planning Board are holding a joint public hearing on Thursday, September 19, on the adoption of a new zoning ordinance. Continue reading Public Hearing on Proposed Zoning Ordinance
Somerville residents bothered by an increase in air traffic have the ability to take action by reporting airplane noise. Continue reading Ways to Report Airplane Noise in Somerville
The Somerville Public Library picked The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson for the tenth year of Somerville Reads. Copies of the spooky thriller will be available at all library branches starting Tuesday, September 3. Continue reading This Year’s Scarily Good Somerville Reads Book
The City of Somerville Elections Department is seeking polling place staff for the preliminary election on Tuesday, September 10. Workers will be paid $165 for the day (6:30 a.m. to shortly after 8 p.m. with a 2-hour break). Continue reading Election Workers Needed for September 10 Preliminary Elections
Somerville residents are invited to join the City in acknowledging International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, August 31, as well as National Recovery Month in September. Continue reading Help Us Honor International Overdose Awareness Day and National Recovery Month in September
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, September 02, the 245th day of 2019 with 120 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:09 and sunset is @ 7:18. 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: 31 B.C. – The Roman leader Octavian defeated the alliance of Mark Antony and Cleopatra. Octavian, as Augustus Caesar, became the first Roman emperor. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
Someone asked me to forward this to you. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Curtatone Takes Heat Over Somerville Police Presence at Straight Pride Parade
The Somerville City Council Committee on Land Use, and the Somerville Planning Board, invite all interested community members to attend and speak at a joint Public Hearing on the adoption of a Somerville Zoning Ordinance. Continue reading Joint Public Hearing on Proposed Zoning Ordinance Thursday, 9/19
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As part of our order processing procedures, we screen all received orders for fraud or other types of unauthorized or illegal activity. We reserve the right to refuse to process any order due to suspected fraud or unauthorized or illegal activity. If such is the case, we may reject your order or our Customer Service department may call you at the phone number you provided to confirm your order. We also reserve the right to cancel any account or refuse to ship to certain addresses due to suspected fraud or unauthorized or illegal activity. We take these measures to protect our customers as well as ourselves from fraud or other unauthorized or illegal activity.
COMMENTS, FEEDBACK AND OTHER SUBMISSIONS
Mass Publishing Inc. welcomes your comments and feedback regarding this Web site, and Mass Publishing Inc. products and services. Any information, materials, suggestions, ideas or comments sent to Mass Publishing Inc. will not be treated as confidential, proprietary or trade secret information and, by submitting such information, you are granting Mass Publishing Inc. an irrevocable and unrestricted license to use, modify, reproduce, transmit, display and distribute such information for any purpose whatsoever.
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, or the content or practices of our website, you can contact Mass Publishing Inc. directly at: Wmtauro@aol.com
WHAT OUR PRIVACY POLICY COVERS
· What our Privacy Policy Covers
· What Personal Information is Collected
· How We Protect Your Information
· How We Use Your Personal Information
· Who Views Your Personal Information
· Making a Purchase
· Children Under 13
· Website Cookies
· Questions About This Policy
WHAT OUR PRIVACY POLICY COVERS
Thank you for visiting our site. We are committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy covers any personal information that we obtain from you when you use services on our site. This policy does not cover the practices of companies that we do not own or control, or the actions of people that we do not employ or manage.
Our Privacy Policy may change in the future. We invite you to check back periodically to see if we have made any changes.
By using this site, you agree to the terms of our policy. For more information about the terms of use for this site, please visit our legal page.
WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION IS COLLECTED
Depending on how you use our site, we may ask you to share personal information with us. Whether you choose to give us this information is completely up to you, but keep in mind that if you withhold information, you may not be able to use some of our services.
We will ask you for information, including some personal information, when you Make a purchase. When you buy something on this site, you have to supply a billing address, phone number, shipping address, and credit card information.
HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION
We realize that our customers trust us to protect their personal information. We take that task seriously. We never display your full credit card number once it has been entered. We urge you to protect your own privacy. We recommend that you do not share your password with anyone or share your password in an unsolicited phone call or e-mail.
Unfortunately, despite all of our efforts, there is always a risk that third parties may unlawfully intercept transmissions. This reality is true of all Internet use. As a result, we cannot ensure the security of any information you transmit, and you transmit all information at your own risk.
HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We collect personal information primarily to make our services more rewarding for you to use. We usually use this information for internal purposes, such as studying our customers' preferences. We may also use your information to contact you for account and promotional purposes.
WHO VIEWS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may share your personal information with companies that perform services for us, such as delivering packages, sending postal mail and e-mails, processing credit card payments, investigating fraudulent activity, and providing customer service. They have access to personal information needed to perform their functions, but may not disclose your personally identifiable information for other purposes. Some personal information is stored on servers owned by other companies. Only our personel and our websites have the right to access this information. We do not currently sell or license personal information and have no plans to do so. Your personal information will only be used by this site.
At this time, we do not share any personal information with marketing affiliates. It is unlikely that this policy will change in the future. If we do decide to share information with our affiliates, we will post a notice in this Privacy Policy.
MAKING A PURCHASE
When you buy something on this site, you have to supply a billing address, phone number, shipping address, and credit card information. By making a purchase, you become a registered user. You can choose to store information needed to make a purchase, such as your shipping and billing addresses in the My Account — Profile page. Your credit card information is NEVER stored in our databases and is used only for the duration of the purchase transaction. This data is always transmitted securely to the merchant bank and immediately erased from our systems.
CHILDREN UNDER 13
Our site is not designed for children. We do not wish to collect personal information from children under 13. This policy is designed to protect children. Federal law requires us to take special steps to safeguard children's privacy. If you register with us and we discover that you are under 13, we will delete your registration. We will send you a message if we do this. If you are under 13 and want to make a purchase, please ask a parent to place the order for you.
WEBSITE COOKIES
We collect some anonymous information about how you use the site by setting and accessing cookies on your computer. These cookies track information such as how often you visit our web site, what pages you view, and where you go after you leave the site. The cookies track your computer, not you. They are not connected to any personal information about you.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS POLICY
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or the content or practices of our website, you can contact us directly at:
Mass Publishing Inc. wmtauro@aol.com
Terms & Conditions/ Cancellation/return policy:If unsatisfied with subscription
7 day money back cancellation return policy on monthly subscriptions.
30 day money back cancellation return policy on yearly subscriptions.
Contact Email: Somervillenewsweekly@yahoo.com
