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
Monthly Archives: January 2020
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
Sponsored by STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City To order STEALING SOMERVILLE go to: www.Amazon.com
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
Estate Sale Medford Sunday January 12th, 9AM-7PM
What is this city waiting for? The death of Winter Hill businesses?
By Arthur Moore
The politicians are back from vacation and got sworn in and made their nice sounding speeches while the business people in Winter Hill show up each day hoping to have their customers back from the Continue reading What is this city waiting for? The death of Winter Hill businesses?
Film Premier 25 Tony Conigliaro The Documentary
See Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone’s January 6, 2020 Inaugural Address
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Mayor Curtatone’s inaugural address speech:
Good evening and Happy New Year! Welcome.
Welcome to U.S. Senator Ed Markey, State Senator Pat Jehlen, State Representatives Denise Provost and Mike Connolly, Cambridge Mayor Marc McGovern, Somerville Mayor Emeritus Gene Brune, and former Somerville Mayor the Honorable Dorothy Kelly Gay.
Welcome to our new Continue reading See Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone’s January 6, 2020 Inaugural Address
Homeless Somerville Man Pleads For Help of Lost Wallet Recovery
Somerville-The Hardware Stores and Dad by Arthur Moore
The Hardware Stores and Dad
My dad was a woodworker in his early days in Somerville before he became a cabinetmaker. Saturday mornings I could be seen being dragged off by my dad to the local hardware store for our weekly visit. Continue reading Somerville-The Hardware Stores and Dad by Arthur Moore
Somerville Remembering JAMES D. KEELAN JR.
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Staff Sergeant James D. Keelan Jr. on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering JAMES D. KEELAN JR.
Somerville City Councilor/President of the City Councle Matt McLaughlin’s Inauguration Night Speech
Thank the board for honoring me. I look forward to serving with all of you.
Most of all I’d like to thank my family, who always supported me. Continue reading Somerville City Councilor/President of the City Councle Matt McLaughlin’s Inauguration Night Speech
January 7th, 2020 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online
Visiting Nurse Foundation to Purchase Jeanne Jugan Residence
Somerville, MA (January 6, 2020) —Linda S. Cornell, President and CEO, announced today that Visiting Nurse Foundation has reached an agreement with the Little Sisters of the Poor to purchase Jeanne Jugan Residence. Continue reading Visiting Nurse Foundation to Purchase Jeanne Jugan Residence
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 rich marifiote, bill griffith, michelle coakley keeley, janet mcisaac, Joseph Mccain, cherie lee neumuller, henry l mcnamara jr., zachary ward, lisa chute, david b joyner, patty kelly longhorn, gary l grosse, j.r. roach, patricia lynch jennings, ron scotti, janene donnelly, sharon trani, Franny Kenney, sherri raftery patton, Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Hotline to the Underground January 6, 2020 By Joe Viglione
Photo by Joe Fortunato
Congratulations Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn, 32nd Mayor of Medford inaugurated on January 5, 2020. The photograph is by Joseph Fortunato, one of the legends of access television in Massachusetts. Breanna is an Continue reading Hotline to the Underground January 6, 2020 By Joe Viglione
Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 12/30/19 – 1/5/2020
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, January 06, the 6th day of 2020 with 360 to follow. 2020 is a “Leap Year.” Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:25. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are Mars, Neptune and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 0871 – England’s King Alfred defeated the Danes at the Battle of Ashdown.
1205 – Philip of Swabia was crowned as King of the Romans. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: John ELWELL (Larceny Over)
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Itamar NETO (Disorderly Conduct, Trespass)
Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 12/23/19 – 12/29/19
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Commonwealth Real Estate Somerville
Patricia Ng (617)818-5736
Helen Praysman (617)610-5382
244th Anniversary Commemoration of the Raising of the Grand Union Flag on Prospect Hill
Photo:244 years after first being raised, the Grand Union Flag flies again from Prospect Hill
By Jason Sokolov
The 244th commemoration of the first land raising of the American flag was held on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2020 in Somerville, with a procession starting at the Continue reading 244th Anniversary Commemoration of the Raising of the Grand Union Flag on Prospect Hill
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, January 05, the 5th day of 2020 with 361 to follow. 2020 is a “Leap Year.” Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:14 and sunset is @ 4:24. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are Mars, Neptune and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1781 – Richmond, VA, was burned by a British naval expedition led by Benedict Arnold. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Two Men Arrested on Somerville Warrant for Trafficking Narcotics; Firearms Violations
Courtesy of Massachusetts State Police 
Just before 6 p.m. on Friday Troopers Gary Orellana and Brandon Cali, assigned to State Police-Tunnels, responded to a call of a disabled motor vehicle on Route 93 Northbound prior to the
Somerville Remembering Thomas L. Repetto
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Thomas L. Repetto on his passing.
Thomas L. Repetto will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Thomas L. Repetto
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebrations in Somerville Planned for January 20, 2020
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Somerville Health and Human Services Department and the Somerville Public Schools announce the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration event, to be held on
City of Somerville Seeking Climate Forward Ambassadors for Winter/Spring 2020
SOMERVILLE’S HOUSING STABILITY NOTIFICATION ACT REQUIRES LANDLORDS TO INFORM TENANTS FACING EVICTION OF THEIR RIGHTS AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES
New Ordinance Went into Effect on December 26, 2019
SOMERVILLE, MA – The City of Somerville and the Office of Housing Stability (OHS) are pleased to announce the passage of the Housing Stability Notification Act (HSNA), which is designed to ensure that all tenants facing displacement know their rights and
Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information
UPCOMING EVENTS/TRIPS Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information
First Massachusetts Quotable Quotes of 2020
QUOTABLE QUOTES
“There has been a surge in interest in refinancing this year, especially among younger homeowners who bought their homes during the times of higher interest rates. As we prepare for this New Year, it is a great time to start
STUDY ESTABLISHING A TIME LIMIT FOR HANDICAPPED PARKING AT METERS
RAISE FINE FOR PARKING IN HANDICAPPED SPACE
LANDLORD MUST INFORM TENANTS THAT BUILDING IS FOR SALE
By Bob Katzen
The Housing Committee will hold a hearing on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. in the Statehouse’s Gardner Auditorium on a proposal requiring an owner who is selling his or her residential property to inform all tenants of their right to
PLASTIC STRAWS BY REQUEST ONLY MASSACHUSETTS
By Bob Katzen
The Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee endorsed a bill that would prohibit all Massachusetts businesses, including full-service restaurants, food trucks, self-service and fast-food establishments and convenience stores from
Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 45 – Report No. 1 December 30, 2019 – January 3, 2020
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, January 04, the 4th day of 2020 with 362 to follow. 2020 is a “Leap Year.” Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:14 and sunset is @ 4:23. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are Mars, Neptune and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1850 – The first American ice-skating club was organized in Philadelphia, PA.
1884 – The socialist Fabian Society was founded in London. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Correction Officer Arraigned in Connection with Allegedly Stealing Funds from Accounts Maintained by Middlesex Jail & House of Correction
BILLERICA – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian have confirmed that Ronald Moloney, 50, of Peabody, a Correction Officer with the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO), was arraigned yesterday in Middlesex Superior Court on the charges of
The Story Everyone From Somerville Should Hear!
TopicTime with Harrison Blake Young Show interviews Stealing Somerville Author William Tauro who tells his story about Continue reading The Story Everyone From Somerville Should Hear!
Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:City Sends Out Notices Regarding HIGH LEVELS OF LEAD IN OUR SOMERVILLE WATER
Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,
I am extremely disturbed to recieve a notice today from the city regarding Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:City Sends Out Notices Regarding HIGH LEVELS OF LEAD IN OUR SOMERVILLE WATER
Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:Mr Mayor Take Those Political Signs Down!
First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill 1/1/2020
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Somerville Condos to Homeless
By Arthur MooreHouse Fire Morrison and Willow Ave Somerville
Photos by Bob Ciampi
Video by Diane Regan
By William Tauro
Early Friday afternoon Somerville Firefighters were dispatched to a fire located near the intersection of Morrison and Willow Avenue in Somerville.
Somerville News Weekly‘s Special Person of the Week “William McAllister “ Honored By Boston Celtics
By William Tauro
Two weeks ago we chose William McAllister as special person of the week.
This past week, the Boston Celtics Basketball team choose to do the same to honor William McAllister, who is a tremendous inspiration to many others. 
The kindness of this local canteen truck driver was caught on Continue reading Somerville News Weekly‘s Special Person of the Week “William McAllister “ Honored By Boston Celtics
Letter From The Editor:Pie in The Sky Politics At Its Best
Somerville Animal Control Updates: MISSING CAT!! PLEASE SHARE!
One of our residents has been feeding/caring for this sweet outdoor cat and he hasn’t been seen since 12/25/19. Continue reading 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 WEDNESDAY, January 01, the 1st day of 2020 with 365 to follow. 2020 is a “Leap Year.” Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:20. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are Mars, Neptune and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 0404 – The last gladiator competition was held in Rome. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Happy New Year to 330,222,422 People in the United States
World Population Expected at 7,621,018,958 on Jan. 1 – The United States Census Bureau – America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers – As the nation rings in the new year, the U.S. Census Bureau projects the U.S. population will be 330,222,422 on Continue reading Happy New Year to 330,222,422 People in the United States
Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:Freedom of Choice Being Challenged In Somerville
Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly,
This Bafoon of a mayor is trying to take away our civil rights and Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:Freedom of Choice Being Challenged In Somerville
