GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, November 28, the 332nd day of 2019 with 33 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:50 and sunset is @ 4:13. 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: 1520 – Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan reached the Pacific Ocean after passing through the South American strait. The strait was named after him. He was the first European to sail the Pacific from the east. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Sponsored by STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City To order STEALING SOMERVILLE go to: www.Amazon.com

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, November 27, the 330th day of 2019 with 35 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:48 and sunset is @ 4:14. 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: 1684 – Japan’s shogun Yoshimune Tokugawa was born. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Sponsored by STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City To order STEALING SOMERVILLE go to: www.Amazon.com

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, November 26, the 329th day of 2019 with 36 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:46 and sunset is @ 4:15. The New Moon is exact @ 10:07 AM EST. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1716 – The first lion to be exhibited in America went on display in Boston, MA. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Somerville Fines Increase and Speedzones Multiply EFFECTIVE: DECEMBER18, 2019

THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION BY THE POWER VESTED IN IT THROUGH A SPECIAL ACT OF THE LEGISLATURE, CHAPTER 397 OF THE ACTS OF 1978, HEREBY AMENDS THE TRAFFIC ORDINANCES WITH THE ADDITION OF THE FOLLOWING REGULATIONS:

2019-81 Article V Section 5-15 “Handicapped Parking” is amended with the addition of the following location:  43 Madison St

2019-82 Article XI Section 11-2 “Penalties” is amended with the following

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Public Hearing: City Council Traffic and Parking Committee of the Whole & Traffic Commission Joint Public Hearing on Broadway Bus/Bicycle Lanes

Monday, December 9, 6 p.m., City Council Chambers

The City Council Traffic and Parking Committee of the Whole and the Traffic Commission invite community members to a joint public hearing on Monday, December 9, at 6 p.m., to Continue reading Public Hearing: City Council Traffic and Parking Committee of the Whole & Traffic Commission Joint Public Hearing on Broadway Bus/Bicycle Lanes

Legendary Fine Dining Restaurant, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Opens in Somerville, Mass. Beloved steak house– known for serving steaks on 500-degree sizzling plates – announces opening in Somerville’s historic Assembly Row

SOMERVILLE, MASS. – Nov. 22, 2019 – Famed fine-dining establishment, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, will officially open its 159th location in Somerville’s historic Assembly Row on Monday, November 25. Continue reading Legendary Fine Dining Restaurant, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Opens in Somerville, Mass. Beloved steak house– known for serving steaks on 500-degree sizzling plates – announces opening in Somerville’s historic Assembly Row

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Sponsored by STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City To order STEALING SOMERVILLE go to: www.Amazon.com

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, November 25, the 328th day of 2019 with 37 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:46 and sunset is @ 4:15. 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: 1715 – Sybilla Thomas Masters became the first American to be granted an English patent for cleaning and curing Indian corn. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Somerville Public Hearing: City Council Traffic and Parking Committee of the Whole & Traffic Commission Joint Public Hearing on Broadway Bus/Bicycle Lanes

Monday, December 9, 6 p.m., City Council Chambers

The City Council Traffic and Parking Committee of the Whole and the Traffic Commission invite community members to a Continue reading Somerville Public Hearing: City Council Traffic and Parking Committee of the Whole & Traffic Commission Joint Public Hearing on Broadway Bus/Bicycle Lanes

Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Samuel WILSON (OUI Liquor, Reckless Operation)

On 11/20/2019, while assigned to marked unit East-3, I responded with East-2 (Officer Soares) to 1 Fitchburg Street for reports of a motor vehicle accident. Sierra-8 (Sergeant McCarey), Sierra-9 (Lieutenant DiGregorio) and Tango-8 (Officer Wyatt) responded. Dispatch advised us that a vehicle had crashed into

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Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Kenny PIERRE (Receive Stolen MV, Poss. Counterfeit Device, Poss. Stolen CC’s/Blank Cards and MV Violations)(BPD Warrants), Christopher WORRELL (Receive Stolen MV) & Onaji CRAYTON-TODDMAN (Receive Stolen MV, Carry DW) at Assembly Row

Photos by JoAnn Crosby

On 11/22/2019, while assigned to marked unit East-1, I heard a transmission on the radio that East-3, Officer Soares had a Lo-Jack alerts in his cruiser that was telling him he had a stolen vehicle in the area.

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Sponsored by STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City To order STEALING SOMERVILLE go to: www.Amazon.com

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, November 24, the 327th day of 2019 with 38 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:45 and sunset is @ 4:16. 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: 1615 – French King Louis XIII married Ann of Austria. They were both 14 years old. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Old Ideas That Once Worked In Somerville

By Arthur Moore

I know most think that the good ol days ideas are gone and something our older people repeat to us over and over again but maybe some of that could be used for today’s challenges. When I grew up in Magoun Square, we had 2 supermarkets, 2 meat markets, 2 hardware stores. A number of small variety stores were in the area. Even at the top of Continue reading Old Ideas That Once Worked In Somerville

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Sponsored by STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City To order STEALING SOMERVILLE go to: www.Amazon.com

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, November 23, the 326th day of 2019 with 39 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:44 and sunset is @ 4:16. 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 – Frederick County, MD, repudiated the British Stamp Act.
1835 – Henry Burden patented the horseshoe manufacturing machine. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

BAN ON PLASTIC BAGS

By Bob Katzen

The Massachusetts State Senate 36-4, approved and sent to the House a bill that would prohibit stores from providing customers with a single-use carryout bag — defined as “made of plastic, paper or other material that is

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CHILDREN’S HEALTH

By Bob Katzen

The House 155-0, Senate 40-0, approved and sent to Gov. Baker legislation designed to make it easier for children and their families to navigate the state’s complicated and often difficult to understand health care system. A key provision requires

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$1.5 BILLION FOR EDUCATION

By Bob Katzen

The House 156-0, Senate 39-0, approved and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker the Student Opportunity Act that invests $1.5 billion, mostly in the form of Chapter 70 Aid for local school districts, in the state’s public K-12 education system over the next seven years. The measure implements the recommendations of the

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Celebrate the Holidays in Somerville with Christmas Tree Lighting, Menorah Lighting, Illuminations Tour in December

SOMERVILLE – Join Mayor Curtatone and City staff for Somerville’s 2019 holiday celebrations throughout the month of December!

We’ll kick off on Thursday, December 5, with the Christmas Tree Lighting on the City Hall Concourse, followed

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Sponsored by STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City To order STEALING SOMERVILLE go to: www.Amazon.com

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, November 22 the 325th day of 2019 with 40 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:43 and sunset is @ 4:17. 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: 1699 – A treaty was signed by Denmark, Russia, Saxony and Poland for the partitioning of the Swedish Empire. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

For Winter 2019/20, Park ODD During Snow Season

Sign Up for City Alerts to be Reminded of Snow Emergencies and Parking Regulations

SOMERVILLE – As snow season approaches, the City of Somerville reminds all residents that because this winter season begins in an odd year, snow emergency parking is allowed is the odd side. The City’s snow removal policy for public streets requires that Continue reading For Winter 2019/20, Park ODD During Snow Season

A Weekly Somerville Story: Freddy Solberg of Freddy’s Hardware Company Part Two

By Arthur Moore

Starting from that point on Freddy got me some good customers to start with as I working on building up my empire. He was there for advice on the way, like when it came time to hire help he said “If they are not making you money you don’t need them”. Continue reading A Weekly Somerville Story: Freddy Solberg of Freddy’s Hardware Company Part Two

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Sponsored by STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City To order STEALING SOMERVILLE go to: www.Amazon.com

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, November 20, the 323rd day of 2019 with 42 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:40 and sunset is @ 4:18. 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: 1789 – New Jersey became the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights.
1818 – Simon Bolivar formally declared Venezuela independent of Spain. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City by William Tauro|POLITICAL CORRUPTION MAKES THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT

An excellent read! Makes the perfect Christmas 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! 566 pages of telling the true life story of municipal corruption! Continue reading STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City by William Tauro|POLITICAL CORRUPTION MAKES THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT

City of Somerville Tries to put Spin on SPOC’s Flyer and the Overbearring City Condo Ordinance

By Stephen J. Bremis

As the City of Somerville tries to put their own spin on SPOC’s flyer and the overbearring City Condo Ordinance…SPOC responds to the City of Somerville as we also file a revised lawsuit against the City…our mailing met with immediate response from the homeowner community… Continue reading City of Somerville Tries to put Spin on SPOC’s Flyer and the Overbearring City Condo Ordinance

Surus Construction & Development Launches Neighborhood Impact Program Somerville Youth Development & Boxing Club part of the launch effort

QUINCY, MA (November 18, 2019) – Surus, a construction and development company with a mission to invest in the neighborhoods and communities where they work, today launched Neighborhood Impact, Continue reading Surus Construction & Development Launches Neighborhood Impact Program Somerville Youth Development & Boxing Club part of the launch effort

Somerville Restore Broadway Updates

Dear Friends of Restore Broadway –

Many thanks for everyone’s continued support. The good news to report from the past week is the city has officially scheduled a public hearing to get input from the community on the Broadway situation. The meeting will take place on

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Sponsored by STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City To order STEALING SOMERVILLE go to: www.Amazon.com

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, November 18, the 321st day of 2019 with 44 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:38 and sunset is @ 4:20. 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: 1477 – William Caxton produced “Dictes or Sayengis of the Philosophres,” which was the first book to be printed in England. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

COLLEGE CLOSURES

By Bob Katzen

Governor Charlie Baker signed into law the bill that would require colleges and universities to post financial information online in a publicly accessible fashion, undergo regular budgetary screening and

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Sponsored by STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City To order STEALING SOMERVILLE go to: www.Amazon.com

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, November 17, the 320th day of 2019 with 45 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:36 and sunset is @ 4:21. 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: 1558 – Elizabeth I ascended the English throne upon the death of Queen Mary Tudor. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Jeff Mastroberti (Jeffland 12) – No Condiments, Please

written by Craig Fenton, Jefferson Airplane biographer

In April 2015 I received a call from Music & Film Producer Joe Viglione. The circumstances of the communication were to discuss the upcoming New York Yankee/Boston Red Sox three game series and to afford me an invite to attend a performance by Jeff Mastroberti. Continue reading Jeff Mastroberti (Jeffland 12) – No Condiments, Please

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Sponsored by STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City To order STEALING SOMERVILLE go to: www.Amazon.com

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, November 15, the 318th day of 2019 with 47 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:34 and sunset is @ 4:23. 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 – The Continental Congress approved the Articles of Confederation, precursor to the U.S. Constitution. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Real Life Somerville Police Stories: FEMALE HIDING IN TRUNK:Kyle BRETON & Nicole MARTIN (Multiple Warrants) Shoplifting TJ Max Assembly Square

I, Officer Roger Desrochers, report the following summary of events based on direct interview with the persons named.

On Tuesday, November 5, 2019, I, Officer Desrochers, was in full-uniform and assigned to E1, cruiser 781 and working in the East District for the Somerville Police Department when I was dispatched to TJ Maxx located at 105 Middlesex Ave for a

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Sponsored by STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City To order STEALING SOMERVILLE go to: www.Amazon.com

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, November 14, the 317th day of 2019 with 48 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:33 and sunset is @ 4:24. 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: 1832 – The first streetcar went into operation in New York City, NY. The vehicle was horse-drawn and had room for 30 people.
1851 – Herman Melville’s novel “Moby Dick” was first published in the U.S. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Everett Family Donates Boxing Equipment In Memory Of Their Son and Brother to Somerville Boxing Club

Front Row: Holding Boxing Gloves are Stephen’s nieces and nephews.
Middle Row from the left: Stephen’s sister Chanel Marichal, his mother Lori Tammaro, and his sisters Sheena Pesce and Cherise Pesce. Back row center: Norman Stone, President of Somerville Boxing Club Continue reading Everett Family Donates Boxing Equipment In Memory Of Their Son and Brother to Somerville Boxing Club

Former Somerville boxer leads West Point Boxing Team to overwhelming victory

On Sunday, November 10, 2019 Luca LoConte-Botis, (second from left in photo), captain of the 2019 West Point Boxing Team defeated Erick Fonge Atebezzi the 2019 New England Golden Gloves 165 lb Open Class Champion in a unanimous decision after three hard fought rounds in front of a packed house at Anthony’s of Malden. Continue reading Former Somerville boxer leads West Point Boxing Team to overwhelming victory