By Bob Katzen
On May 16, the Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs held a hearing on a bill that would prohibit cities and
Daily Archives: January 12, 2020
DEFAULT ON STUDENT LOANS
DEBT-FREE PUBLIC COLLEGES
BAN FLAVORED VAPING AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS
COLLEGE CLOSURE
REPEAL CAP ON WELFARE BENEFITS FOR KIDS
ALLOW UNIONS TO CHARGE NON-UNION MEMBERS FOR SOME COSTS
BAN CONVERSION THERAPY FOR ANYONE UNDER 18
PAY FINE FOR NOT VOTING
Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 45 – Report No. 2 January 6-10, 2020
Jan. 30 – Student Health Survey Discussion & Trivia Night (with Prizes!)
Somerville Prevention Services will hold its annual trivia night and community discussion on Thursday, January 30, 5:30-7:30 pm at Continue reading Jan. 30 – Student Health Survey Discussion & Trivia Night (with Prizes!)
Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line: 70 Degree Weather Outside All Weekend, Where are Mark Neidergang’s Thousands of Bikes?
Jan. 16 – Film Screening “From My Heart to Yours” Looks at Opioid Crisis
The City and the Somerville Media Center are pleased to co-present the FREE 2020 screening series of “From My Heart to Yours” – Continue reading Jan. 16 – Film Screening “From My Heart to Yours” Looks at Opioid Crisis
Community Members Sought for 2020 Climate Forward Ambassadorships
The City’s Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) is seeking residents to be this year’s Climate Forward Ambassadors. Up to 30 Ambassadors will be chosen for Continue reading Community Members Sought for 2020 Climate Forward Ambassadorships
Somerville Inauguration 2020: Mayor, City Council, and School Committee Sworn In
New Initiatives Announced
January 6 marked the first day of the new term for Somerville’s elected officials, and the Continue reading Somerville Inauguration 2020: Mayor, City Council, and School Committee Sworn In
Somerville Vision Zero Action Plan and Open Houses Announced
The City released its Vision Zero Draft Action Plan this week, and the Mayor is calling on the community to provide input to help Continue reading Somerville Vision Zero Action Plan and Open Houses Announced
Somerville Community Dialogue: Next Steps for Police-Community Relations
As part of its multi-pronged response to resident concerns regarding the “Boston Straight Pride Parade” and counter-protest of August 31, 2019, the City of Continue reading Somerville Community Dialogue: Next Steps for Police-Community Relations
Somerville to Honor Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at Community Event
Come celebrate the life and work of Dr. King while taking in some needed perspective and inspiration. Our annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event is Monday, January 20, at 10 a.m. at the East Somerville Community School at Continue reading Somerville to Honor Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at Community Event
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, January 12, the 12th day of 2020 with 354 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:12 and sunset is @ 4:31. The moon is waning. The morning stars are Mars, Neptune and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1519 – Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I died. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
