By Arthur Moore

Hopefully we can have a good meeting of the minds and bring some relief to Winter Hill. And I repeat, we are not Continue reading Upcoming Bike and Bus Lane Meeting, Monday, December 9, 6 p.m., Somerville City Council Chambers →

Tonight come laugh away your Black Friday stress with me at Kowloon Komedy. No angry mobs. Plenty of parking.

This very friendly male was found today(11/28/19) in the area of Heath St. Please contact the Somerville Police at 617-625-1212 if this is your dog. Thank you!

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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 →

Q:What inspired you to write “Counting Down to Zero (From 1) and when was it written?

A:I wrote it back in 2006, and it’s the first and only song I ever wrote for Pop Gun. When we started the band back in 1992, we did play Continue reading Greg Walsh – Going Track by Track →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends on Thomas W. Ross on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Thomas W. Ross →

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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 →

Photo:The book signing at Barnes & Noble on November 2019

By Laurie Luongo

I grew up in Somerville ~ more than 50 years ago ~ when it was a good place to live and raise a family. Mine moved from the North End when my Uncle purchased a three-family home on Marshall Street. Continue reading The Essence of Donald J. Trump By Somerville’s Laurie Luongo →

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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 →

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday to Lisa D’Angelo, Barbara Roberts Survilas, Darlene Pafine, Anna Rizzo, Skip Murray, John Oliver, Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Below is a email cc’d letter from Somerville City Councilor Mark Niedergang to David Blumsack, Arthur Moore, Kate W. Castle and Billy Tauro regarding the Broadway fiasco. Below that is David Blumsack’s reply. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:The Broadway Fiasco →

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 →

The Cantab’s downstairs cellar-full-of-noise, Club Bohemia has an after Thanksgiving party on Saturday Nov 30. Continue reading Hotline to the Underground Week 6 By Joe Viglione →

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 →

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St. Francis Church Hall
(corner of Sciarappa and Cambridge)
East Cambridge, MA
Continue reading St. Francis of Assisi Church HOLIDAY BRUNCH/BAZAAR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2019 10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. →

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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 →

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 →

Join City staff on Thursday, December 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Winter Hill Community School cafeteria, 115 Sycamore St. (please enter via Medford St.), for a quarterly meeting on parking changes on the Central Hill Campus. Continue reading Somerville-Central Hill Parking Update Meeting, December 12 →

Cast your vote for your favorite #1 in Somerville Continue reading THE SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY 2019 “BEST OF THE BEST OF SOMERVILLE” AWARDS →

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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 →

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 →

East Somerville Main Streets is excited to announce our 2019 Photo Contest Winners: Emily Ackman, Stan Eichner, Jeanine Jenks Farley, Michele J Martin, Julia Murphy, Deborah Pacini, Benjamin Preston, and Bill Trudell. Continue reading East Somerville Calendar Features 2019 Photo Contest Winners – Available Now! →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Since everyone else is doing it.. Somerville Decade Challenge

Payton Corbett

Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Somerville Decade Challenge →

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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 →

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

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Marie L. (Holman) Wallace on her passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Marie L. (Holman) Wallace →

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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 →

Since September with their wages going down at about 25% to 75% it will certainly be more of hardship on them this year. And with Holiday weekend adding a bit more of a loss that will certainly hurt more also. Continue reading Wishing the Winter Hill Businesses a Happy Thanksgiving by Arthur Moore →

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 →

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By Joe Viglione

Loudon, New Hampshire is a lovely escape from the hustle and bustle of major city life. It is a cozy town nestled near Concord New Hampshire. Continue reading Visiting Loudon NH in Autumn and Winter By Joe Viglione →

Come and join us at our Somerville Lions Club Annual Christmas Party

Tuesday December 17th at 6:15 PM at the Mount Vernon Restaurant located at 14 Broadway in Somerville. Continue reading SOMERVILLE LIONS CLUB 2019 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY/DINNER →

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 →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

This family is living blocks away from Curtatone in Foss Park (Mystic & McGrath Highway). I thought he said the homeless illegals could stay at his house, city hall and/or at the Somerville Library? Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Did Curtatone Renege on His Pledge To The Homeless Illegals? →

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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 →

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 →

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

Morning rush hour at Temple, Broadway and School. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Neidergang Has Made Life Miserable for People Due to His Own Interests →

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 →

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday to Laura J Feeney, Carl Ghannad, Paula Jorge, Roberta Crosby, Phyllis Filosi Marciano, Nicole Callinan, Janelle Hamel, Tanya Sueid McCann, Francis Lasey, Marsha Eileen Hamel Urquilla, Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

On Halloween, 2019, Andy Pratt recorded at Mojo Studio“Everything in this World – Pratt on all vocals and instruments , Anthony Cimono drums and engineering. Continue reading HOTLINE TO THE UNDERGROUND Week 5 by Joe Viglione Monday Nov 18, 2019 →

Boston, MA – Massachusetts has one of the highest hourly requirements for in-service police training in the nation, at 40 hours of in-service training annually. Continue reading Auditor Bump Calls for Expanded Resources and Accountability for Municipal Police Training in the Commonwealth →

The Somerville Arts Council’s Illuminations Tour returns for 2019! Please see the attached press release on behalf of the SAC, and important note about ticket sales: Continue reading Somerville Illuminations Tour: 12/14 →

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 →

History was made at the Somerville Fire Department on 05/23-05/24 when Engine 3-Union Square station was staffed by an all female crew. Continue reading Somerville Firefighters Local 76 Updates:History Made at SFD →

By Joe Viglione

Perhaps a hundred years or so from now viewers will see two old men singing the song “Like a Rolling Stone” and wonder what it is doing on the film Bridges to Buenos Aires? Or maybe like Spinal Tap’s manager Continue reading The Rolling Stones Bridges to Buenos Aires By Joe Viglione →

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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 →

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

50 years ago this month, a young Sicilian from Canicattì with a dream bought a corner market. It was 1969 and #eastsomerville was a very different place than it is today. From milk and bread to award-winning dishes Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week: Vinny Migliore →

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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 →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Marjorie A. (Malboeuf) Pitcher on her passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Marjorie A. (Malboeuf) Pitcher →

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 →

Would you like to join our team and work in a community-based and arts-rich environment? We are seeking to fill a number of part-time positions including Event Manager, Continue reading Join Our Team at the Armory-Hiring for Multiple Positions! →

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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 →

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Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Kenneth M. Branco on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Kenneth M. Branco →

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! ✨🎄❄️🎅🏼❤️ taking orders for personalized Christmas ornaments for the special people & special occasions in your life 🙂 Continue reading LettersByLM Makes The Perfect Christmas Gift! →

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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 →

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 →

Hi All – This is the invitation for the ST Clement High School 50th reunion. It includes the Classes of 1968, 1969, 1970. Continue reading Anchor Memories ST Clement High School 50th Reunion Classes of 1968, 1969, 1970 →

Somerville Housing Authority (SHA), the provider of over 1,400 units of affordable housing in Somerville, will be holding a Toy Drive with Cataldo Ambulance on December 5th from 10 AM- 3 PM outside of the Mystic Activity Center, 530 Mystic Avenue. Continue reading Somerville Housing Toy Drive on December 5, 2019 →