Somerville-Freddy Solberg of Freddy’s Hardware Company Part One

By Arthur Moore

I always wanted to tell my story of how I became friends with this great guy and why he comes into my life each and every day. Truly one of Somerville’s finest.

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2019 Somerville Heroes Salute

From the Left: President of Somerville City Council, Katjana Ballantyne, Ofc. Lambert, Mayor Joseph Curtatone

Pictures from the 2019 Somerville Heroes Salute, Saturday’s event at the Holiday Inn honoring Somerville’s veterans past and present.

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, November 12, the 315th day of 2019 with 50 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:30 and sunset is @ 4:25. 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: 1799 – Andrew Ellicott Douglass witnesses the Leonids meteor shower from a ship off the Florida Keys. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

November 12th, 2019 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

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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 Peter Needham, Paul Smith, Cheryl Bertocchi, Wade Souza, Michael McLaughlin, Jerry DiGiovanni, Sileka Sundy, Adita Vazquez, Alice Rose Giannoti, Bill Brown, Corey Jenilyn, Patricia Farrell Brosnahan, Kimberly Vellucci Martin, Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week

Chief Fallon Recognizes Bishop Moultrie at Sunday Service at Mission Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Chief Fallon was honored to recognize Bishop Moultrie at Sunday service at the Mission Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Restoring Broadway Updates

By Arthur Moore

Now that the elections are over hopefully if the meeting happens we are waiting for it will give some relief to the businesses on Winter Hill unless someone at city hall steps in and help before then.

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Somerville Speakup Line:American Legion #19 Was Left Out of Veterans Day Ceremony Festivities

Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,

The legion is closed for renovations so nothing there.

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, November 11, the 314th day of 2019 with 51 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:29 and sunset is @ 4:27. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1620 – The Mayflower Compact was signed by the 41 men on the Mayflower when they landed in what is now Provincetown Harbor near Cape Cod. The compact called for “just and equal laws.” Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

The Somerville Arts Council and Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone present: Nibble Kitchen: Global Eats by Local Peeps Restaurant Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting


1 Bow Market Way (entrance by 345 Somerville Ave.), Union Square, Somerville

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, November 10, the 313th day of 2019 with 52 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:28 and sunset is @ 4:28. 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: 1775 – The U.S. Marines were organized under authority of the Continental Congress. The Marines went out of existence after the end of the Revolutionary War in April of 1783. The Marine Corps were formally re-established on July 11, 1798. This day is observed as the birth date of the United States Marine Corps. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information

UPCOMING EVENTS

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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 SATURDAY, November 09, the 312th day of 2019 with 53 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:26 and sunset is @ 4:29. 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: 1857 – The “Atlantic Monthly” first appeared on newsstands and featured the first installment of “The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table” by Oliver Wendell Holmes.
1872 – A fire destroyed about 800 buildings in Boston, MA. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

COUNSELORS FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE VETERANS

By Bob Katzen

The House 154-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill providing that UMass Medical School develop a continuing education program focusing on the needs of students who

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COLLEGE CLOSURES

By Bob Katzen

The House 158-0, approved a 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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ERECT A MEMORIAL FOR REVOLUTIONARY WAR HERO DEBORAH SAMPSON

By Bob Katzen

The House 158-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would establish a commission to investigate and report on a

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CAMPAIGN FINANCE CHANGES

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 39-0, approved a bill making changes in the state’s campaign finance laws. Current law exempts legislative candidates and some candidates for mayor from the

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CHILD CARE FOR CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 38-0, approved an amendment that would allow a candidate for public office to use campaign funds for child care while the candidate is campaigning on his or her own behalf or

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PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES MUST RELEASE TAX RETURNS

By Bob Katzen

The Election Laws Committee held a hearing on legislation that would require any candidate or potential candidate for the office of president of the United States whose name is set to

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INSTANT RUNOFF ELECTIONS

By Bob Katzen

Also on the agenda of the Election Laws Committee were bills allowing the state and cities and towns to use a “ranked choice voting” (RCV) system for

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VETERANS’ BENEFITS

By Bob Katzen

The non-profit Veterans Legal Clinic at Harvard Law School unveiled a new website that features the Massachusetts Veteran Benefit Calculator. It is designed to

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ALLOW COLLEGE ATHLETES TO BE PAID

By Bob Katzen

Rep. Carlos Gonzalez (D-Springfield) filed a bill that would allow college student athletes in Massachusetts to have

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Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 -Report No. 45 November 4-8, 2019


By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records the roll call votes of local senators and representatives from the week of November 4-8.

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Somerville-The Center for Arts at the Armory Welcomes New Leadership Team


Somerville, MA—The Center for Arts at the Armory has announced a new leadership team. Stephanie Scherpf joined the organization in September 2019 as Executive Director, and Joe Botsch has recently

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Honda North Opens 1 North Pre Owned Center! Now Open – 1 North Pre-Owned Center

Danvers, Mass. – November 8, 2019 – Honda North, a member of the International Cars, Ltd. family of dealerships, has just opened a pre-owned automobile center at 241 Newbury St. in Danvers. The vehicles are backed by Honda North’s incredible reputation and serviced by their professionally trained technicians. Continue reading Honda North Opens 1 North Pre Owned Center! Now Open – 1 North Pre-Owned Center

Massachusetts State Police Updates:A HERO CROSSES THE RAINBOW BRIDGE

It is with much sadness that we report he recent passing of Jäger, a retired member of the Massachusetts State Police K9 Section who, post-retirement, remained a beloved member of his own family and

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Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week: Cheryl Delafano

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

Somerville Police COHR Diversion Coordinator Cheryl Delafano was awarded the Unsung Hero award at the Somerville Rotary Club November 7th. The Unsung Hero award is given to individuals who meet high professional and personal standards set forth by Paul Harris the Rotary’s founder in 1905. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week: Cheryl Delafano

Massachusetts State Police Updates:Dogs Found

At approximately 3:30 p.m. today Trooper Ricky Chiampi, assigned to State Police-Revere, responded to 911 reports of two dogs loose on

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Naveo Credit Union raises $250 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society during their annual Costumed for a Cure event.

Naveo Credit Union employees dressed up in costumes on Thursday, October 31 and raised $250 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society during their Costumed for a Cure event. Naveo raised funds at

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Thank You Marianne Walles From the Voters Who Wanted Their Voices Heard In Somerville

We appreciate your work and effort and those who believed in you in your campaign. I, for one am grateful as getting to know you and what you stand for is what many of us want from our elected officials.

You should be very happy knowing you tried to do a good deed and give people back a say in their government. The city is in

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Somerville-The View From Broadway and Temple

By Arthur Moore

Having spent over 500 hours now on my little corner it is amazing what one sees here.

A large majority of vehicles coming from Temple Street to School Street upon turning the corner are actually text while make the turn at the

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Somerville Chamber of Commerce 73rd Annual Dinner Gene Brune Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

By William Tauro

Regina Pisa, Chairman Emeritus of Goodwin, a leading Global 50 law firm with more than 1,200 attorneys, delivered the keynote address at the Somerville Chamber of Commerce’s 73rd Annual Dinner & Powderhouse Awards this past Wednesday November 6th. Continue reading Somerville Chamber of Commerce 73rd Annual Dinner Gene Brune Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

November 5th, 2019 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

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Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Leslie WHEELER & Anthony MOORE (Shoplifting) Walgreens

On the above date and time, while assigned to Somerville Police Cruiser E-2, in full uniform, I responded to a report of Shoplifting at Walgreen’s Pharmacy, #530 Somerville, Ma., Telephone #XXXX, and was met by

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Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Sean GREENE (Shoplifting, Removal of theft Device) (Braintree & Quincy Warrants) at Assembly Row

On November 1, 2019, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniformed patrol of Assembly Row. At 4:27pm, I received a call from Bed, Bath, & Beyond manager XXXX stating

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Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 10/28/19 – 11/3/19

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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 04, the 307th day of 2019 with 58 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:20 and sunset is @ 4:34. 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: 1842 – Abraham Lincoln married Mary Todd in Springfield, IL.
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, November 03, the 306th day of 2019 with 59 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:19 and sunset is @ 4:36. 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: 1507 – Leonardo DaVinci was commissioned by the husband of Lisa Gherardini to paint her. The work is known as the Mona Lisa. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

COLLEGE CLOSURES

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 37-0, approved a bill that would require colleges and universities to post financial information online in a

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SAFE DRINKING WATER IN SCHOOLS

By Bob Katzen

The Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture held a hearing on bills that would mandate at least annual testing of drinking water in schools and early childcare centers across the state. The bill establishes the action that must be

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DIAPER CHANGING STATIONS

By Bob Katzen

The Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Committee’s agenda included requiring public buildings and places of public accommodation to provide a semi-private diaper changing station accessible to all caretakers of children, regardless of sex, gender or disability. This law would apply only to

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PUBLIC HEALTH LEGISLATION

By Bob Katzen

The Public Health Committee held a hearing on several bills including:

REQUIRE TRAUMA KITS IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS (S 1337) – Requires that trauma kits be available and easily accessible in public buildings including

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RIGHT TO “DRY”

By Bob Katzen

The Municipalities and Regional Government Committee held a hearing on a local option proposal that would prohibit a city or town from outright banning any homeowner or tenant from using a clothesline to dry clothing. The law would only take effect in cities or towns that

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QUOTABLE QUOTES – Menthol Edition

By Bob Katzen

The Legislature is discussing proposals to ban the sale of menthol cigarettes in the Bay State.

Supporters of the ban say that menthol cigarettes are

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Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44- Report No. 44


By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records the only roll call vote of local senators from the week of October 28-November 1. There were no roll calls in the House last week.

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Stand With the Restore Broadway Movement Tonight Sunday Nov 3rd

Sunday Nov. 3rd at 4PM to 6PM at Winter Hill to come stand with us in support of safe streets and save the businesses of Winter Hill and help improve air quality.

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My thoughts on council at large vote by Arthur Moore

I find it tougher than usual for me this year. Finding middle ground that works for all of us. I have 5 I like so have to figure out which one I would take out. Tough decision. Plus they will have to learn to work with Marianne Walles

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Somerville’s Zero Vision to Make a Walkable City and Carbon Free City

By Arthur Moore

I have been here for 70 years and enjoyed the city of old when it was a walkable city and little by little over the years that has been taken away by many factors. We are way behind catching up now to

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Somerville Fire Department Marine1 On Boat Fire Call At Everett Casino

By William Tauro

At about 4:20 PM on Friday night, the Somerville Fire Deptpartment Fire Unit boat left the marina in emergency mode from the Winter Hill Yacht Club on a rescue call from passengers on a boat that was on fire at

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Broadway Bus and Bike Lanes Clarification and Update Restore Broadway

By Arthur Moore

This movement started kinda crazy but I wanted to clarify that we are not trying to stop the idea of bike and bus lanes.

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, November 01, the 304th day of 2019 with 61 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:16 and sunset is @ 5:38. 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: 1512 – Michelangelo’s paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel were first exhibited to the public. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer