Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Anthony Joseph Costa Jr. on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Anthony Joseph Costa Jr. 5/19/68-10/27/19 →

Lighting The Fire! Who ever coined the phrase, “rock” or “grunge is dead” was not ready for Boston-based band War On Alexandria.

Somerville boys Liam and Lucas McCain (two members of the trio brother band Helen Trio) along with Corey Spingel (also of Awnthay) joined forces with Emma Continue reading “Lighting The Fire!” →

You see me out on the corner holding a sign trying to stick up for our rights and safety and air quality. This HAS to change now!! I have had enough of this administration not doing their job for the taxpayers of this city. This was set up for the people to have representation of their needs and concerns. Like in a government by the people for the people. Continue reading Why I Am Voting for Marianne Walles by Arthur Moore →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, October 29, the 301st day of 2019 with 64 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 5:42. 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: 1618 – Sir Walter Raleigh was beheaded under a sentence that had been brought against him 15 years earlier for conspiracy against King James I. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By Joe Viglione

Hotline to the Underground ran in Bill Taylor’s Musician’s Magazine in the 1970s and The Beat magazine in Boston in the 1980s as well as Ron Bellanti’s Preview and other magazines back in the day. Continue reading HOTLINE TO THE UNDERGROUND With Joe Viglione →

On December 7, 2019 at the Somerville City Club, The Music of Sinatra starring Joey Chiarenza will be hosting a night of Sinatra’s greatest hits – and his favorite Christmas tunes – to benefit The National MS Society (NMSS). Continue reading BENEFIT TO END MS: NORTH ENDER JOEY CHIARENZA BRINGS HIS SINATRA CHRISTMAS SHOW TO SOMERVILLE CITY CLUB →

MARIANNE WALLES WILL HELP SOMERVILLE GROW WITH DIGNITY

I am endorsing Marianne Walles as Somerville’s next mayor. I believe Marianne will help Somerville continue its strong and positive growth and economic development. Continue reading Father of Slain MIT Police Officer Endorses Marianne Walles for Mayor of Somerville →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 10/21/19 – 10/27/19 →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Lynn Dever, Kristyna Ferrara, Sondra Madison, Conor Crowley, Charles Viola, Erin DiBenedetto, Steve Hardy, Charlene Clifford Finos, Joe Donnelly, Jason Mesiti, Kate Devine, Bobby Bond, Peter “Chiller”Petruzziello,Tom Metivier, Scott Cunha, Carl Stevens, Commander Tom White, Crystal Lynne, Russell Cooper, Dennis Sullivan, Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, October 27, the 299th day of 2019 with 66 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:10 and sunset is @ 5:45. The New Moon is exact @ 11:40 PM EDT. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1659 – William Robinson and Marmaduke Stevenson became the first Quakers to be executed in America. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

I think Somerville voters have a choice and opportunity this election to make some change. Many residents have been complaining about a significant amount of issues affecting them. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Somerville voters have a choice and opportunity this election to make some change →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

At least for each and everyone involved in the Winter Hill mistake. I am calling it that as that is exactly what it is. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: An Invitation To Our City Employees →

Former Somerville Police Lt Exposes Dirty Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone and Somerville School resource Officer Cop Cousin Alexandro Capobianco with proof of drug dealing accusations to Somerville youths.

Full Speed!
Click on this link for direct interview cut: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/a8g8qkk92pjtjn0/AADkESHmxU3DdfHxkgj2Ip4fa?dl=0&preview=KMS-JoeMcCainInterview-102519.mp3

Continue reading Kirk Minihane Gets Mayor Curtatone Dirt From Ex-Somerville Cop Interview →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, October 26, the 298th day of 2019 with 67 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:09 and sunset is @ 5:47. 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: 1774 – The First Continental Congress of the U.S. adjourned in Philadelphia.
1825 – The Erie Canal opened in upstate New York. The 363-mile canal connected Lake Erie and the Hudson River at a cost of $7,602,000. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

UPCOMING EVENTS

Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information →

Spend five minutes to listen to this one-on-one audio interview below and let it sink in:

https://soundcloud.com/user-940376055/life-with-the-curtatones

By William Tauro

Recently I sat down with a 1-on-1 interview with Barbara Curtatone who wanted to reveal 28 years of alleged criminal acts carried out by the Curtatone clan. Continue reading Living Curtatone In Somerville, The Truth Revealed of Alleged Crimes Carried Out and Covered Up →

Our d team girls are on deck and ready to go! Good luck ladies!!!!! Continue reading Somerville Pop Warner Update: Congratulations to our D team and their 1st place win!!!! →

PLESE HELP!! MORRISON AVE AREA/BALL SQ/DAVIS SQ/Porter area! I can’t find my cat Zoe. She’s an outdoor/indoor, about 10 years old with grey fur that has a hint of orange throughout her fur and a splash of orange in the center of her face. Continue reading Somerville Missing Cat MORRISON AVE AREA/BALL SQ/DAVIS SQ/Porter Area →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

I applaud you, Arthur, for taking the initiative on this. Nothing short of the complete restoration of Broadway to its former configuration will suffice. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:On Arthur Moore’s Restoring Broadway Efforts →

Continue reading OTHER EVENTS AND DATES IN SOMERVILLE →

As its 2019 event season comes to a close, the Somerville Arts Council has one final series of performances up—or should we say on—its sleeve: “Puppet-Palooza 2019: Tales From Around the World.” Continue reading Somerville Arts Council to Wrap Up Event Season With Puppet-Palooza 2019 →

A meeting will be held Wednesday, October 30, to update Somerville residents on the status of the City’s ongoing negotiations with Tufts University for a partnership agreement. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the TAB, 167 Holland St. Continue reading Get an Update on the Tufts Partnership Agreement Negotiations →

Join us for a public forum on Tuesday, November 12, to discuss the progress of the Job Creation and Retention Board of Trustees (JCRT), which focuses on workforce Continue reading Job Creation and Retention Board of Trustees to Hold Public Forum →

Unused prescription medications can become dangerous to those you love and others. Accidental poisoning, overdose, and abuse are among the risks. The majority of teens abusing prescription drugs get them from family and friends — and the medicine cabinet. You can help prevent this by safely disposing of unused medications. Continue reading Turn in Unused and Expired Medications on Saturday October 26 →

Come learn best practices for dealing with problems with rental units or landlords at the upcoming Tenants’ Rights Workshop on Wednesday, November 6, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Healey School cafeteria, 5 Meacham St. Continue reading Tenants’ Rights Workshop for Local Renters on Nov. 6 →

The City of Somerville Elections Department is looking for residents to staff polling places on Tuesday, November 5, for the municipal election. All applicants must be registered Massachusetts voters, Continue reading Polling Place Workers Needed for November 5 Election →

(Somerville, MA) For the ninth consecutive year, Naveo Credit Union participated in the Miracle Jeans Day initiative to raise funds for Boston Children’s Hospital, the local Miracle Network hospital. Continue reading Naveo Credit Union raises $1,500 for Boston Children’s Hospital through the Miracle Jeans Day initiative →

RestoreBroadway Movement as of Friday

What started as a rough unknowing tiny protest a very short while ago has grown very quickly in a very short time. This is due to the fact that the city made a boo boo and decided to implement a plan that was not ready. Continue reading RestoreBroadway Winter Hill Movement Updates →

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

Jack Connolly, who was born, raised, lives, and works in Somerville continues to
achieve positive progress in all things Somerville. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week: Jack Connolly →

By Joe McCain (Somerville Police Lt. Ret.)

On June 14, 2003, I was standing over the dead body of Carlos DeMedeiros. He was still warm. As a police sergeant, it was a familiar scene. Too familiar. Since the early 1990s it was one I witnessed too frequently and it was taking a toll on me. Continue reading SOMERVILLE’S OPIOID HYPOCRISY By Joe McCain (Somerville Police Lt. Ret.) →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, October 25, the 297th day of 2019 with 68 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:08 and sunset is @ 5:48. 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: 1415 – In Northern France, England won the Battle of Agincourt over France during the Hundred Years’ War. Almost 6000 Frenchmen were killed while fewer than 400 were lost by the English. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

The Boston Comedy Festival turns twenty and while it is not quite old enough to buy you a drink it is old enough to make you laugh until beer comes out of your nose! Continue reading Boston Comedy Festival Turns 20! November 12-16 5 Days 8 Venues 32 Shows Over75 Comedians! →

Event Thursday, October 24, 2019 – 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Healey School Cafeteria
5 Meacham St.
Somerville, MA

This is very important as the new businesses have lost their parking and are hurting due to the Broadway mistake. Besides the traffic problem, pollution problem and safety issues we are killing off new businesses before they even have a chance to get started. Continue reading Tonight-Important ResiStat Meeting Tonight!!! Please Go!! Event Thursday, October 24, 2019 – 6:30pm – 8:00pm Healey School Cafeteria →

By JOSEPH E. MCCAIN (LT. RET. Somerville PD)

For more than four years, I have weighed the decision of whether to publish this column. I hoped that someone else would tell their story first, as any number of Somerville officers or people who work in and around city government are also aware of the information detailed herein. Any one of them—any one of us—have the ability to come forward about abuses of power and privilege. Continue reading MAYOR CURTATONE’S COUSIN, A COP, WAS CAUGHT UP IN THE DRUG SCENE FOR MORE THAN A DECADE. PEOPLE IN POWER KNEW, BUT NOBODY DID ANYTHING ABOUT IT →

By William Tauro

Are we ready for round two by having this Washington Street Bridge closed until spring of 2020 now? Continue reading Washington Street Bridge Will Remain Closed Until Spring of 2020 →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, October 23, the 295th day of 2019 with 70 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:05 and sunset is @ 5:51. 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: 1864 – During the U.S. Civil War, Union forces led by Gen. Samuel R. Curtis defeated the Confederate forces in Missouri that were under Gen. Stirling Price. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Photos by Joell Johns

By William Tauro

Yet another accident took place this past Tuesday night involving a bicycle at the corner of McGrath Highway and Broadway in Somerville. Continue reading Bicycle Vs Automobile Accident Somerville on McGrath at Broadway →

Click on link below to view show:

https://youtu.be/b3K_5q02JuM

STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City by William Tauro Continue reading STEALING SOMERVILLE by William Tauro-Exposing It All On Visual Radio With Joe Viglione →

LBC Boutique & Loan 260 Elm ST. Davis Square Somerville Text us for a quote: (617)821-6229 Continue reading LBC Boutique & Loan 260 Elm ST. Davis Square Somerville Text us for a quote: (617)821-6229 →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, October 22, the 294th day of 2019 with 71 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:04 and sunset is @ 5:53. 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: 1746 – The College of New Jersey was officially chartered. It later became known as Princeton University.
1797 – Andre-Jacques Garnerin made the first recorded parachute jump. He made the jump from about 3,000 feet. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Lucy Catino, Tommy Doucette, Jim MacDonald, Caitlyn Marie Russell, Charley Valera, Ron Glejzier, Robert Campo, penny O’Connor Cummings, Steve Derany, Jill Trevisone Fabio, John Gannon, Linda Dove Mochi, Eileen St Laurent, Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Margaret A. “Peggy” (Kennedy) McDaid on her passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Margaret A. “Peggy” (Kennedy) McDaid →

By Joe Viglione

9:55 pm Saturday, October 19, 2019, Blue Manic performed at Club Bohemia. Playing harder, faster and more determined than ever. Blue Manic has become one of New England’s best metal bands, though that was not the original path, their blues-based rock evolving into something very heavy, and very, very good. Continue reading Hotline to the Underground With Joe Viglione →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, October 21, the 293rd day of 2019 with 72 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:03 and sunset is @ 5:54. 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: 1797 – “Old Ironsides,” the U.S. Navy frigate Constitution, was launched in Boston’s harbor. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Robert George “Bobby” Pickett

We thought it would be fitting especially on this time of year as we get closer to Halloween to honor a great Somerville legend who was a big part of the city and never forgot where he came from. Continue reading SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY’S SPECIAL PERSON OF THE WEEK IN MEMORY OF THE LATE ROBERT GEORGE “BOBBY” PICKETT →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, October 20, the 292ndh day of 2019 with 73 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:02 and sunset is @ 5:56. 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: 1740 – Maria Theresa became the ruler of Austria, Hungary and Bohemia with the death of her father, Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Marianne doesn’t take money from real estate special interests. Meanwhile real estate moguls are cementing their power and influence over incumbent Mayor Curtatone with generous contributions. OCPF records show RedGate developer Greg Bialecki gave $500 on October 17. Continue reading Elect Marianne For Mayor of Somerville on Nov 5th →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, October 19, the 291st day of 2019 with 74 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:01 and sunset is @ 5:57. 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: 1765 – In the U.S., The Stamp Act Congress met and drew up a declaration of rights and liberties. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By Arthur Moore

This is something that I have discovered in my fight to restore Broadway. I have had so many people I have talked to in person it is incredible. Continue reading Does the Mayor have a Strong Hold on the People of Somerville? →

Doors at 5:30pm, Films at 7:30pm Friday night (nothing to scary).

We will be showing some 7+ hours of Films, Animations, and Documentaries across the various screenings venues over the 3-day event October 18th-20th.

Continue reading 3 DAY FILM FESTIVAL STARTING TONIGHT (OCTOBER 18TH!) AT THE ARTS AT THE ARMORY – HALLOWEEN BASH AND HALLOWEEN SHORTS, SATURDAY AT THE CAPITOL THEATRE IN ARLINGTON AND FOX LIBRARY, AND SUNDAY SCREENING DOWNTOWN WITH CLOSING PARTY AND AWARDS →

St. Catherine’s and St. Joseph’s are uniting for STS. LOUIS & ZELIE MARTIN PARISH’S first Annual Holiday Bazaar Continue reading St. Catherine’s/St. Joseph’s are Uniting for STS. LOUIS & ZELIE MARTIN PARISH’S First Annual Holiday Bazaar →

Continue reading This Week At The Mount Vernon Restaurant In Somerville! →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 10/7/19 – 10/13/19 →

During National Bullying Prevention Month the District Attorney’s Office Reminds People of Resources to Deal with Bullying or Cyberbullying Continue reading District Attorney Marian Ryan Partners with Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center to Prevent and Address Bullying →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

By Arthur Moore

The big meeting In my opinion shows why we have this problem. I understand you will be able to watch the stream. First a lot of stuff was information mostly computer generated stuff which we found sort of meaningless. Some people did get to speak. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Somerville,We Have A Problem! →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Here is my response to Arthur Moore’s letter regarding Broadway bus lane 

Dear Mr. Moore,

First I want to say how much I respect and admire your commitment and energy and time you have devoted to changing back the bus/bike lanes on Broadway, even though I disagree with you. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Broadway Restoring by Mark Niedergang Ward 5 City Councilor →

By Arthur Moore

Another chance to get our voices heard. The Winter Hill in Motion Plan failure is on the agenda. If you can’t make it call or email your city council members and let them know how bad it is. Thank you.. Continue reading City Hall Meeting Tonight Wednesday 16 at 6PM →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, October 16, the 288th day of 2019 with 77 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:57 and sunset is @ 6:02. 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: 1701 – The Collegiate School was founded in Killingworth, CT. The school moved to New Haven in 1745 and changed its name to Yale College. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week: Lucille Bordonaro

Longtime Somerville resident Lucille Bordonaro, one of the original West Enders can always be found visiting all the stores and shopkeepers along Broadway. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week: Lucille Bordonaro →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Diane cameron-Donahue, Jim McCue, Joey DiOrio, Jimmy Dalgado, Melissa Crowley Bento, Tony Rodrigues, Rick Crosby, George Lally, Ginny Azulay Roache, Kate Donaghue, Denise Lefebvre Ribeiro, Susan Laverde DeMarco, Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, October 13, the 285th day of 2019 with 80 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:54 and sunset is @ 6:07. 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: 1775 – The U.S. Continental Congress ordered the construction of a naval fleet. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Maureen A. Toland-Lauretano on her passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Maureen A. Toland-Lauretano →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, October 12, the 284th day of 2019 with 81 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:53 and sunset is @ 6:09. 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: 1492 – Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer, sighted Watling Island in the Bahamas. He believed that he had found Asia while attempting to find a Western ocean route to India. The same day he claimed the land for Isabella and Ferdinand of Spain. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

UPCOMING EVENTS

Volunteers needed for the Engage for Brain Health Study. Are you starting to have problems with your memory or have trouble climbing stairs? Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information →

Somerville High School 50th Reunion is happening November 23! Get your tickets now. Tell a friend! Continue reading Somerville High School 50th Reunion →