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
Monthly Archives: November 2019
Come See Comedian Mark Riley Tonight at the Kowloon Saugus
Tonight come laugh away your Black Friday stress with me at Kowloon Komedy. No angry mobs. Plenty of parking.
Somerville Animal Control Updates: FOUND DOG!! PLEASE SHARE!!
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!
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
Greg Walsh – Going Track by Track
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
Somerville Remembering Thomas W. Ross
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends on Thomas W. Ross on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Thomas W. Ross
Save Money and Energy with Mass Save Program through City of Somerville this Winter
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
A WEEKLY SOMERVILLE STORY: FREDDY SOLBERG OF FREDDY’S HARDWARE COMPANY PART THREE
By Arthur Moore
I have links posted below for those with access to the internet that do him more justice to his life than I can. The last one the video is short but says so much. Well worth reading and
The Essence of Donald J. Trump By Somerville’s Laurie Luongo
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
Somerville Animal Control Updates: MISSING CAT!! PLEASE SHARE!!
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
November 26th, 2019 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online
Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week: Lutenent Mike Marino
The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
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
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
Somerville Speakup Line:The Broadway Fiasco
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
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
Hotline to the Underground Week 6 By Joe Viglione
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
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
St. Francis of Assisi Church HOLIDAY BRUNCH/BAZAAR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2019 10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
(drawing begins at 12:30)
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.
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
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.
Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 11/18/19 – 11/24/19
Somerville Speakup Line:My 75 Year Old Dad Can’t Even Park in Front of his Own House to Put Groceries Away on Broadway
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,Somerville-Central Hill Parking Update Meeting, December 12
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
THE SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY 2019 “BEST OF THE BEST OF SOMERVILLE” AWARDS
Cast your vote for your favorite #1 in Somerville Continue reading THE SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY 2019 “BEST OF THE BEST OF SOMERVILLE” AWARDS
Makes The Perfect Christmas Gift: STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City by William Tauro
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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
East Somerville Calendar Features 2019 Photo Contest Winners – Available Now!
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!
Somerville Speakup Line: Somerville Decade Challenge
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
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
Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 — Report No. 45 November 18-22, 2019
QUOTABLE QUOTES By the Number Edition|Holiday Cooking Fires
As the holidays are getting underway, State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey and Chief Dennis Condon, president of the Fire Chiefs’ Association of Massachusetts announced a statewide cooking fire safety public awareness campaign urging residents to use caution while cooking.
ENCOURAGING SUICIDE – CONRAD’S LAW
TELEMARKETERS MUST SHOW REAL PHONE NUMBER
EXEMPT FROM JURY DUTY
ROSA PARKS DAY
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
TAX CREDIT FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO USE SMOKING CESSATION PRODUCTS
By Bob Katzen
Senate 7-32, rejected an amendment providing up to a $500 tax credit for smokers who purchase smoking cessation products or get counseling to stop smoking.
Amendment supporters said this
ALLOW MENTHOL CIGARETTES
BAN FLAVORED VAPING AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS
By Bob Katzen
The House 119-33, Senate 32-6, approved and sent to Gov. Baker a bill that would ban the sale of flavored vaping and tobacco products—including mint and menthol cigarettes—and impose a 75 percent excise tax on
CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS
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
MASSACHUSETTS TO BAN HAND-HELD CELL PHONES
By Bob Katzen
The House 154-1, Senate 38-1, approved and sent to Gov. Baker a bill that would prohibit drivers, except on-duty public safety personnel, from using a hand-held cellphone or other electronic device to make
$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
Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information
UPCOMING EVENTS/TRIPS Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information
Somerville Remembering Marie L. (Holman) Wallace
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
Somerville Speakup Line:Somerville’s Affordable House & Homeless Problem
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
Need not to worry the city’s new housing czar has been brought on board at a costly price to solve all these issues. They have begun by training people how to screw their landlords.
It is unfortunate that
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
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
Wishing the Winter Hill Businesses a Happy Thanksgiving by Arthur Moore
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
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
Somerville News Weekly Newstalk Live With Joe Viglione and Billy Tauro: Exposing Political Corruption and Putting It Out There!
Click on link below to see video:Non-Visual Radio / ActivateMedia.org with Bill Tauro of Somerville/Boston News Group hosted by Joe Viglione by Joe Viglione
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Visiting Loudon NH in Autumn and Winter By Joe Viglione
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
SOMERVILLE LIONS CLUB 2019 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY/DINNER
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
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
Somerville Speakup Line:Did Curtatone Renege on His Pledge To The Homeless Illegals?
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?
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
Somerville Speakup Line: More Winter Hill Businesses Will Fold by Spring If We Don’t Fix This
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
I predict that if nothing gets done on Winter Hill at least 7 businesses will fold by Spring.
Since I have spent much time studying this across the country I found one city that lost 55 businesses due to
Somerville Speakup Line: Neidergang Has Made Life Miserable for People Due to His Own Interests
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
November 19th, 2019 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online
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
Winter Hill Bank Somerville
The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
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
Somerville Going Walkable Eliminating Customer Parking Spaces and Destroying Local Businesses
HOTLINE TO THE UNDERGROUND Week 5 by Joe Viglione Monday Nov 18, 2019
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
Auditor Bump Calls for Expanded Resources and Accountability for Municipal Police Training in the Commonwealth
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
Somerville Illuminations Tour: 12/14
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
Somerville Speakup Line: Marijuana Sold Near Schools
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,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 Firefighters Local 76 Updates:History Made at SFD
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
The Rolling Stones Bridges to Buenos Aires By Joe Viglione
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
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Anderson RODRIGUES (Dartmouth Warrants)
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Shaun LYONS (OUI Liquor, MV Violations)
On Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at approximately 20:30 hours, I, Officer Rivera, while in full uniform and working as West 7, responded to a hit and run that occurred at the intersection of Holland Street and
Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 11/4/19 – 11/17/19
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
Somerville Speakup Line:Caution Rat Crossing
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
Somerville Speakup Line:Received Another $50ticket (3rd) for Trash Bag on My Own Porch Full of clothes Going to Catholic Charities
Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week: Vinny Migliore
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
BAN FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS
FINE FOR UNDERAGE USE OF MARIJUANA AND TOBACCO
PHARMACEUTICAL ACCESS, COSTS AND TRANSPARENCY
ALLOW CONSUMERS TO CONTINUE TO USE COUPONS TO PURCHASE PRESCRIPTIONS
EPIPENS FOR ALL MINORS
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
INCREASE FINES FOR JAYWALKING
DOUBLE SPEEDING FINES
“MOVE OVER LAW”
Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 – Report No. 46 November 11-15, 2019
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
REAL REFORM IS NEEDED IN MASSACHUSETTS DOC, NOT ‘SMOKE AND MIRRORS’
By Edward S. O’Brien
“There is a cruelty that lurks in some men’s souls which is only released when they have other men in their power”. – Unknown
As other states in our country have taken part of the mass movement towards treatment and
Somerville Remembering Marjorie A. (Malboeuf) Pitcher
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
Somerville Speakup Line:Medford Dim Sum Restaurant Harassed Forced to Close by Irate Medford Health Inspector.
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
Join Our Team at the Armory-Hiring for Multiple Positions!
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!
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
Somerville Town Hall with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressely
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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
Film Review: Diving Deep Into Aquaman
By Joe Viglione
According to Wikipedia, as of Jan 1, 2019, 751.8 million has come in worldwide for Aquaman on a budget estimated to be between 160 and 200 million, without promotional costs.
So how did Warner Brothers/DC Comics turn it around after a
Rising Tyranny, a review of Star Wars:The Last Jedi by Joe Viglione
Space age megalomaniacs with ingenious mechanical marvels and fancy ancient titles, from The First Order to Supreme Leader – facing off against a dwindling resistance, the Rebellion, with odds stacked heavily against the good guys, making for an exciting roller coaster ride of
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Somerville Seeking Residents to Serve on City’s Urban Forestry Committee
More Somerville Silly Useless White Plastic Posts
By Arthur Moore
Here we go again, not only are the cars parked too far out in the street but now we get to pay for more of these silly useless posts. Has anyone changed the law we can’t be more than 12″ from the curb? Seems to me we have many
City of Somerville, Massachusetts Matters of Business of the City Council REGULAR MEETING AGENDA November 14, 2019, 7:00 PM
Conway Park Community Meeting RESCHEDULED to December 16
Announcement & Photo-Op re: Somerville Community Choice Electricity
Somerville to Host Transgender Day of Remembrance Ceremony on City Hall Concourse
Community Meeting on Next Steps to Achieving the Boynton Yards Neighborhood Plan, December 4
Somerville Fire Department Career Open House, 11/16
Think you might want to become a firefighter? The Somerville Fire Department invites all interested persons to come learn about the benefits of a career in civil service at a Career Open House on Saturday, November 16, from
Somerville Remembering Kenneth M. Branco
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Kenneth M. Branco on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Kenneth M. Branco
LettersByLM Makes The Perfect Christmas Gift!
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!
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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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
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
Anchor Memories ST Clement High School 50th Reunion Classes of 1968, 1969, 1970
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 Speakup Line: Mayor and Mark are voted back in they have an extension on doing whatever they want.
Somerville Speakup Line: Clearly New traffic and attitude is for Younger Newer Residents in City with NO REGARD for Older Ones. I believe this is called DISCRIMINATION.
We Agree: It’s Time for Bold, Equitable Climate Policy
Kenia Arbaiza, a recent graduate of Somerville High School and Field Representative with the youth-led nonprofit Our Climate, joins her state representative Christine Barber (D- Somerville and Medford) in a call for
Somerville Housing Toy Drive on December 5, 2019
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