Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian has announced registration for the popular Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Youth Public Safety Academy (YPSA) will open at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Continue reading SHERIFF KOUTOUJIAN ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION FOR 2020 YOUTH PUBLIC SAFETY ACADEMY OPENS MARCH 4
Monthly Archives: February 2020
Somerville Historic Preservation Commission Seeking Volunteers for 2020 Docent Program
The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission is seeking volunteers for its 2020 Docent Program. Somerville’s Docent Program operates on a scheduled basis during the months of May through October. Continue reading Somerville Historic Preservation Commission Seeking Volunteers for 2020 Docent Program
Community Meeting to Discuss Remaining Somerville High School Construction March 16
Join representatives of the City Council, School Committee, Somerville High School Building Committee, and Infrastructure and Asset Management Department on Monday, March 16, for a community meeting to Continue reading Community Meeting to Discuss Remaining Somerville High School Construction March 16
Somerville Public Library Board of Trustees Seeking Applicants for Two Vacancies
The Somerville Public Library is seeking to fill two vacancies on its Board of Trustees, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply.
The Board of Library Trustees is the governing body of the Continue reading Somerville Public Library Board of Trustees Seeking Applicants for Two Vacancies
Update on Tufts Partnership Agreement Negotiations Community Meeting, March 5
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and members of the Tufts Partnership Negotiating Committee invite residents to a community meeting on Thursday, March 5, for an update on the current status of negotiations with Tufts University about a new Partnership Agreement between the City and the University.
Somerville Office of Housing Stability to Launch Section 8 Voucher Incentive Program
“SomerVIP” launches March 4 with community event. Program offers incentives, technical support for landlords and realtors who lease to residents holding vouchers.
The Office of Housing Stability and the Somerville Homeless Coalition are launching SomerVIP, its Section 8 Voucher Incentive Program, and invite all community members to a kickoff event on Wednesday, March 4 to learn more, including how landlords and realtors can receive incentives and technical support through the program. Continue reading Somerville Office of Housing Stability to Launch Section 8 Voucher Incentive Program
Somerville Remembering Celia (DiBiase) Ughetti
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Celia (DiBiase) Ughetti on her passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Celia (DiBiase) Ughetti
Somerville Working In Reverse
By Arthur Moore
Somerville is working in reverse as usual.
Back to the problems of Winter Hill again since the implementation of a badly designed road diet for Winter Hill that has raised havoc to the area and the council members and traffic department and mayor that have gone into hiding and ignoring one of the biggest screw ups to Winter Hill there has ever been. Continue reading Somerville Working In Reverse
Somerville Chamber of Commerce After Hours Event Thursday at Olde Magoun’s Saloon
Please join us for free appetizers, business card drawing, excellent networking & cash bar sponsored by Thalia Tringo & Associates Real Estate and hosted by Dana Iacopucci Cubby Oil & Energy. Continue reading Somerville Chamber of Commerce After Hours Event Thursday at Olde Magoun’s Saloon
Somerville 20th Annual Rabies Clinic
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, February 28, the 59th day of 2020 with 307 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:22 and sunset is @ 5:31. 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: 1827 – The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad became the first railroad incorporated for commercial transportation of people and freight. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Somerville PD Promotes Two Officers To SGT
Somerville Deputy Fire Chief James Lucia Retires
Deputy Chief James Lucia worked his last shift with the Somerville Fire Department on February 25, 2020 capping a forty year career with the Fire Department. Continue reading Somerville Deputy Fire Chief James Lucia Retires
From The Desk of Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn:Broadway Bridge Opening scheduled now July 2020. Reasons for the delay
Broadway Bridge Opening scheduled now July 2020. Reasons for the delay:
Problem 1
The former gas station had tanks that during bridge construction were found to be seeping onto the bridge construction area.
Continue reading From The Desk of Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn:Broadway Bridge Opening scheduled now July 2020. Reasons for the delay
The New Somerville/Medford News Weekly Print Edition Has Arrived!
Well here it is print edition #1. Volume Number 329-001 of the Somerville/Medford News Weekly! A wealth of information all wrapped up in one! #Moretocome Continue reading The New Somerville/Medford News Weekly Print Edition Has Arrived!
The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and around the Square! Happy Birthday to Terri Medeiros, Courtney Hooson, Jamie Love, Amanda Roderick, judith medeiros, anthony michael savoia, rod kreimeyer, Rick Arden, Alexandria Salvia, David Mangan, Donald Arbeene, Sarah Macone, Jeanne Niven, Lu Alves, Rick Donegan, Bobby Travers, Marie DiRusso Almas, stephanie travassos, jonathan james jolicoeur, Joe Voutour, dana iacopucci, Sean Fitzgerald, Maria Natalina, Walter King, Hazel Evans, dominic dipietro, Happy 12th Birthday to Julian Alves, Happy 68th Birthday to Mr. D’Agostino, Happy 18th Birthday to Tea Desmond, Happy 75th Ignacia Neira Henderson and Happy 90th Birthday to Jim Fitzgerald!
Sent in by our readers!
Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Steve & Sons Home Repairs (617)628-6251
Hotline to the Underground…the clubs, the music, the independent films, all the action in the area!
By Joe Viglione
*Michael Douglas photo in Medford, 2-23-2020 by Visual Radio Director Paul Norman
February 24, 2020
Well, we certainly had fun at the Michael Bloomberg campaign event in Medford on 2-23-2020 with the best actor winner at the Oscars for 1988’s Wall Street. Mr. Douglas had previously won as a co-producer in 1976 for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Continue reading Hotline to the Underground…the clubs, the music, the independent films, all the action in the area!
Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Marc JACOB (Larceny Under x 2, Trespass)Tool Theft at Home Depot Assembly Square
On Sunday, 2/23/20, I was working my assigned 8AM to 4PM shift in the East-1 cruiser. At approximately 2:28PM, Officer Michael Cleary (East-4) and I were dispatched to Home Depot for a
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Stephanie HAHN (Removal of Theft Detection Device, Shoplifting 3rd Offense)at Assembly Row
On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at 2:47 P.M., I responded along with Officer P. Canty to Burlington Coat Factory for a female shoplifter.
Upon arrival, I observed
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Michael MAGLOIRE (Receive Stolen MV)
On Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 4:30 A.M while traveling on Dana Street I observed a Black SUV bearing NY registration xxxx parked in front of a fire hydrant near the intersection of Dana Street and Otis Street. The vehicle was occupied by
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Jamie NUCCI (OUI Drugs, Negligent Op of MV, Marked Lanes Violation, Receive Stolen MV)
Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 2/10/20 -2/23/20
Somerville-Baby Basics Newborn Care + Car Seats Class
In Budget Testimony, Auditor Bump Stresses Funding for Early Voting and Police Training
State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump testified today before the Joint Committee on Ways and Means in support of her fiscal year 2021 budget request. Continue reading In Budget Testimony, Auditor Bump Stresses Funding for Early Voting and Police Training
Somerville Lions Club Saint Patrick’s Celebration Tuesday 3/17
Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:BedBug Bites Reported at Brady Towers
Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,
It is sad to say that since people have been letting homeless folks into the building to use our building’s community laundry facilities, the building is swarming
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Kristen PERO (Woburn and Boston Warrants)
On Friday, February 14, 2020, I was assigned to marked unit East-4 and on routine patrol. At approximately 12:15 PM, I was
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Marisol ANGELES (Armed Robbery, Resisting Arrest, ABDW) at Assembly Row
On February 12, 2020, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol at Assembly Row. At approximately 5:06pm, I was dispatched along with Officer Chris Fusco (East 1) to
March 7 – Care Worker Discussion Group
A free reading and discussion group for care workers will be held on Saturday, March 7, from 12:45 to 3:45 p.m. at the Continue reading March 7 – Care Worker Discussion Group
Somerville-Free Violin Concert at the East Branch Library
The Somerville Library invites you to the East Branch on Thursday, March 5, to see violinist Joshua Peckins perform Continue reading Somerville-Free Violin Concert at the East Branch Library
Somerville Climate Forward Report Available Now
The Office of Sustainability and Environment just released the first annual update on the Somerville Climate Forward Plan. Continue reading Somerville Climate Forward Report Available Now
Reminder: Comment Period Open for SomerVision 2040
The Somerville Planning Board is still accepting comments on the SomerVision 2040 Plan. SomerVision 2040 updates and Continue reading Reminder: Comment Period Open for SomerVision 2040
Deadline For Somerville Police Department Cadet Program Is March 1
The deadline to apply for the Somerville Police Department’s Cadet Program is coming up on Sunday, March 1. The Cadet Program is a four-year paid apprenticeship program
PEDIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH CARE TASK FORCE
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 37-0, approved an amendment creating a pediatric mental health care task force to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the delivery of pediatric mental health services in the state and
CONFIDENTIALITY FOR CORRECTIONS OFFICERS
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 37-0, approved an amendment adding corrections officers to a current law that ensures confidentiality for police, fire, EMTs and
SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING FOR SOME DISABLED ADULTS
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill that would empower people with disabilities to the extent possible to make their own informed life decisions with
LAWMAKERS AMENDMENT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 22
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 37-0, approved an amendment to ensure that individuals under the age of 22 in the emergency room who are in need of
RAPE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill that creates a new crime of rape of a person with a disability and imposes up to a
STATE EQUAL ACCESS TO ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATES
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to legislation giving equal access to original birth certificates to all persons born in Massachusetts.
MASS TO REPLACE “MENTALLY RETARD” WITH “DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY”
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a proposal that would change language in state laws including replacing “mentally retarded” with “individuals with a developmental disability” and
Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Danny ANDRADE (Negligent Operation, OUI Liquor)
On 02/11/2020, while assigned to marked unit East-4, I had been dispatched to a XXXX call (Incident Number 20007871). While sitting outside of the house starting the report for that incident, one of
Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 45 – Report No. 8 February 17-21, 2020
By Bob Katzen
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, February 23, the 54th day of 2020 with 312 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:30 and sunset is @ 5:24. The New Moon is exact @ 10:33 AM EST. The morning stars are Mars, Neptune and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1574 – France began the 5th holy war against the Huguenots. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
THE FREE SPEECH HOUR WITH CAROLINE COLARUSSO: SOMERVILLE TRANSFER TAX, RENT CONTROL AND CONDO CONVERSION
Click on this link to see video: https://youtu.be/AWp_VPy-_EU
El Sistema Somerville’s Celebration Tuesday, March 3rd 6:30PM ESCS Auditorium
Youth Pass Program Offers Reduced MBTA Fare
Somerville is part of the MBTA Youth Pass Program, which provides reduced fares for income-eligible teens and young adults. Youth Pass CharlieCards can be loaded up with cash on a monthly pass and Continue reading Youth Pass Program Offers Reduced MBTA Fare
Community Meeting to Discuss Remaining Somerville High School Construction March 16
Join representatives of the City Council, School Committee, Somerville High School Building Committee, and Infrastructure Continue reading Community Meeting to Discuss Remaining Somerville High School Construction March 16
2020 Ted Williams Camp Jimmy Fund Benefit
Tickets can be purchased on eventbrite for cornhole tournament here… Continue reading 2020 Ted Williams Camp Jimmy Fund Benefit
Elderly and Disabled Need Not Apply!
By Arthur Moore
As Broadway in Somerville sits there broken and no sign of our leaders fixing their mistake it shows not only do they ignore their mistakes hoping they will go away but insult the people who have been here for years and also those with mobility problems. Continue reading Elderly and Disabled Need Not Apply!
Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:Closing Off Medford Street Bridge Permanently IS NOT a Good Thing!
Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,
The city is trying to close off the Medford Street Bridge permanently for a pedestrian, cyclist path that will be closed of to motor vehicle traffic all together. When is enough enough?
Read the city’s plan below:
Gilman Square Plan Implementation Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:Closing Off Medford Street Bridge Permanently IS NOT a Good Thing!
Update: Dog Found! Somerville Animal Control Updates: Missing Dog
“Roux” went missing today (2/20/20) in the area of Lake St and Hawkins St, and was seen running down Washington St toward Cambridge. Continue reading Update: Dog Found! Somerville Animal Control Updates: Missing Dog
Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 2/10/20 – 2/16/20
Comedy Allstars SuperShow Lots of Laughs Saturday Feb 22nd
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, February 19, the 50th day of 2020 with 316 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:36 and sunset is @ 5:19. 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: 1807 – Former U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr was arrested in Alabama. He was later tried and acquitted on charges of treason. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Have you seen these promotions popping up in Bluebikes stations around the city?
Over 450 households have already opted up to 100% renewable energy through the Somerville Community Choice Electricity Program, including Mayor Curtatone! Continue reading Have you seen these promotions popping up in Bluebikes stations around the city?
Legalize Undocumented Immigrants
By Arthur Moore
I have been working on this idea for some time now. Have been told it was a good idea by various politicians. So I have decided to start a petition that maybe will open someone’s eyes and get something going. Continue reading Legalize Undocumented Immigrants
Medford Contributing Writers and News Opinion Authors Wanted
Contributing writers wanted to write Medford oriented articles of interest and/or opinion columns for the Medford News Weekly.
Send us your news stories and concerns for the world to see!
Please email us at: Medfordnewsweekly@yahoo.com Or call us at:(617)293-2016
Somerville Animal Control Updates: MISSING DOG!! PLEASE SHARE!!
“Nacho” went missing today (2/18/20) around 2 PM in the area of Willow Ave. He slipped out of his harness, and is not wearing a collar. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates: MISSING DOG!! PLEASE SHARE!!
Annual Meeting Notice-Somerville High School Scholarship Foundation
The Annual Meeting of the Somerville High School Scholarship Foundation will be held at the East Somerville Community School in Room 165, at the Glen Street side of the building at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2020. Continue reading Annual Meeting Notice-Somerville High School Scholarship Foundation
Advertise In The Somerville/Medford News Weekly for Only $25 Week (617)293-2016
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, February 18, the 49th day of 2020 with 317 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:38 and sunset is @ 5:18. 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: 1564 – The artist Michelanglelo died in Rome. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Paris Nails2 Somerville Complete Nail Care for Ladies & Gentlemen (617)623-0745
Hotline to the Underground 2-18-2020 By Joe Viglione
If you are in the mood for a culture clash go to Cambridge’s cellar full of noise in Central Square, the Club Bohemia at the Cantab, 738 Massachusetts Ave. Continue reading Hotline to the Underground 2-18-2020 By Joe Viglione
Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:Peter Fantasia
photo:CBS News
Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Peter Fantasia
103 Year Old WWII Veteran Gets Long Overdue Recognition
Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:Peter Fantasia
The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
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 Olivia Bailey, Kelly Lampedecchio Edmunds, Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:Mark Niedergang Ward 5 City Councilor Takes On Excise Taxes & Out of State Plates
Hi Billy,
I wanted you and your readers to know that I filed this order and put it on the agenda for the City Council Traffic and Parking Committee meeting this Wednesday night, February 19, 6 PM in one of the two committee rooms on the 2nd floor of City Hall. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:Mark Niedergang Ward 5 City Councilor Takes On Excise Taxes & Out of State Plates
The Somerville City Charter – Special to Somerville News Weekly by Joe Viglione
What is a city charter?
According to Wikipedia: In the United States, a charter city is a city in which the governing system is defined by the city’s own charter document rather than by general law. In states where city charters are allowed by law, a city can adopt or modify its organizing charter by decision of its administration by the way established in the charter. Continue reading The Somerville City Charter – Special to Somerville News Weekly by Joe Viglione
Making Masons Free Membership Symposium
Medford PD vs Malden Magic Fri March 6th 7:00PM
Aleppo Shrine Center Open House Weds May 27th 6:30PM-8:30PM
Somerville COA Senior Tax
IMPROVE DELIVERY OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House the “Mental Health ABC Act,” aimed at making major changes in the
BOLSTER TRANSPARENCY
By Bob Katzen
The Massachusetts Senate 37-0, approved an amendment requiring that a report on several pilot programs in the mental health bill be written in non-technical, readily understandable language and
SCREENING FOR ADVERSE CHILDHOOD
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 37-0, approved an amendment creating an Advisory Working Group to update and amend tools and
CULTURALLY DIVERSE BEHAVIORAL WORKFORCE
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 37-0, approved an amendment to a section of the bill that creates a pilot program administered by the Departments of Higher Education and Mental Health, to Continue reading CULTURALLY DIVERSE BEHAVIORAL WORKFORCE
DRIVER’S LICENSES FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS
By Bob Katzen
The Transportation Committee approved and sent to the full Senate a bill that strikes down the current law that prohibits anyone who is not legally in the United States from being issued a Massachusetts driver’s license. The bill is sponsored by Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn). It says that people who are unable to provide proof of lawful presence, or who are ineligible for a social security number, may apply for a Massachusetts license if they meet all other qualifications for licensure and provide satisfactory proof to the registrar of identity, date of birth and Massachusetts residency.
“Most of these folks are people who have lived here for a really long time,” said House co-sponsor Rep. Christine Barber (D-Somerville). “They’re members of our community. They need to drive to either get to work, take their kid to a doctor. They probably are driving anyway and we’d rather have people have insurance, have passed a driver’s test, pass a vision test and actually have a license when they get pulled over, than have them driving and not be insured.” The other House sponsor is Rep. Patricia Farley-Bouvier (D-Pittsfield).“We in the immigrant and labor communities are grateful for this victory, and for the progress we have made in moving toward finally achieving this right,” said Roxana Rivera, vice president of 32BJ SEIU and Natalicia Tracy, executive director of the Brazilian Worker Center. “We’ve come closer to this goal then we have ever been before in Massachusetts. Our sincere hope is that together, we – elected officials, labor, and impacted communities – will continue to negotiate the necessary modifications that will benefit the most affected immigrants.Gov. Charlie Baker opposes the bill. “I’ve said for many years that I think it’s really hard to build the kind of safeguards into that kind of process that would create the kind of security that would be hard to live up to some of the federal and state standards with respect to security and identification,” said Baker last week, “And for those reasons, I don’t support that legislation.”
PROTECT DISABLED PERSONS – NICKY’S BILL
Governor Charlie Baker signed into law a measure that would establish a registry that identifies individuals who have been
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY DEFINITION
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill that would change the state’s current definition of developmental disability and adopt the
BAN STORAGE OF GUNS IN STUDENTS’ CARS
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to legislation that would prohibit a student from transporting or storing a
HIT AND RUN ACCIDENTS
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill that would allow criminal charges to be filed
SLOW DOWN WHEN PASSING WASTE MANAGEMENT TRUCKS
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to legislation that would limit to 15 miles per hour the speed of vehicles which pass waste management and recycling trucks when they are stopped
Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 45 -Report No. 7 February 10-14, 2020
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records votes of local senators from the week of February 10-14. There were no roll calls in the House last week.
30 Medford Officers on Middlesex D.A. Marian Ryan’s Blacklist
What the Brady List Should Mean to You – 30 Medford Officers on Middlesex D.A. Marian Ryan’s Blacklist
by Joe Viglione
Your civil rights include the right to be protected by honest members of the police force. Living like the worst elements of the film L.A. Confidential are happening in the year 2020 in Medford is unacceptable and the clean-up must be immediate. That the new mayor, Breanna Lungo-Koehn, took on the police chief in October 2019, 5 weeks before Continue reading 30 Medford Officers on Middlesex D.A. Marian Ryan’s Blacklist
War On Alexandria Live Fri Feb21st Winthrop
Tony Conigliaro The Documentary Feb 20th 8PM
Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information
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, February 16, the 47th day of 2020 with 319 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:40 and sunset is @ 5:15. 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: 1741 – Benjamin Franklin published America’s second magazine, “The General Magazine and Historical Chronicle”. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Somerville PD-Community Dialogue on “Straight Pride Parade” & Counter-Protest Draft Report Posted
On January 22, the City of Somerville community meeting on police-community relations following the “Boston Straight Pride Parade” & Counter-Protest was held to
Reptiles Visit the Library February Vacation Week
Kids on February vacation can enjoy an entirely newt experience on Friday, February 21, when the Central Library hosts a Rainforest Reptile show from 2 to 3:15 p.m. in the Auditorium.We’re toad an alligator may make an appearance! Continue reading Reptiles Visit the Library February Vacation Week
Community Meeting on Mobility Improvements Coming to Holland St., College Ave.
Join us for a community meeting on Monday, February 24, to learn more about proposed mobility improvements along Holland St. and College Ave. Continue reading Community Meeting on Mobility Improvements Coming to Holland St., College Ave.
Draw Seven Park Renovation Public Meeting
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, February 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to present and get feedback on Continue reading Draw Seven Park Renovation Public Meeting
SPD-Community Dialogue on “Straight Pride Parade” & Counter-Protest Draft Report Posted
On January 22, a community meeting on police-community relations following the “Boston Straight Pride Parade” & Counter-Protest was held to gather Continue reading SPD-Community Dialogue on “Straight Pride Parade” & Counter-Protest Draft Report Posted
Free Citizenship Test Prep Class Starts in March
The Somerville Public Library and the St. Mark Community Education Program are offering a free, Continue reading Free Citizenship Test Prep Class Starts in March
Primary Day is Tuesday March 3 Early Voting Monday-Friday February 24-28
You can check out sample ballots ahead of the Presidential Primary on the Elections Department website. There’s also information on the site that can help you make your plan to vote. Continue reading Primary Day is Tuesday March 3 Early Voting Monday-Friday February 24-28
12 Somerville Police Officers Blacklisted by Marian Ryan
District Attorney Marian Ryan’s Brady List of Untrustworthy Police Officers
Twelve of One Hundred and Seventeen from Somerville
Special to Somerville News Weekly by Joe Viglione
Out of the 117 police officers deemed untrustworthy by the office of Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, a dozen are from the city of Somerville. Continue reading 12 Somerville Police Officers Blacklisted by Marian Ryan
Somerville Animal Control Updates; FOUND DOG!! PLEASE SHARE!!
This very friendly female was found today(02/05/20) at Foss Park on the corner of Broadway and McGrath Hwy. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates; FOUND DOG!! PLEASE SHARE!!
Somerville Animal Control Updates: FOUND CAT!! PLEASE SHARE!!
This very friendly male cat was found today(02/14/20) in the area of James St/Pearl St. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates: FOUND CAT!! PLEASE SHARE!!
Naveo Credit Union Announces Promotions of Judy Murdoch to Vice President of Operations/IT and Raquel Sa to Vice President of Marketing.
(Somerville, MA) Naveo Credit Union announced the promotion of Judy Murdoch to Vice President of Operations and IT, and Continue reading Naveo Credit Union Announces Promotions of Judy Murdoch to Vice President of Operations/IT and Raquel Sa to Vice President of Marketing.
Somerville Police News Updates:Metro Boston CIT TTAC Completes 5th CIT Class This Year!
This past Thursday, the Metro Boston CIT TTAC completed their 5th CIT Class this year! A total of 26 officers ranking from Patrol to Captain participated. CIT training is a tactically Continue reading Somerville Police News Updates:Metro Boston CIT TTAC Completes 5th CIT Class This Year!
LGBTQ Community CHARITY Fashion Show During “Boston Pride” in Somerville
Noelle Salon of Malden is hosting a night of fun, prizes & fashion show for the LGBTQ Community during “Boston Pride” on June 11, 2020 at 7 p.m. at the Somerville Lions Club Building. Continue reading LGBTQ Community CHARITY Fashion Show During “Boston Pride” in Somerville
Somerville’s Ward 4 Needs More Representation for Winter Hill Residents
By Arthur Moore
After I got done with the Gilman Square meeting I ran into Jesse. I asked him why he is not speaking up for the people and businesses there. I had to Continue reading Somerville’s Ward 4 Needs More Representation for Winter Hill Residents
Clark Celebrates Passage of Resolution to Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment
Constitutional amendment would guarantee equality for women under the law
Thursday, February 13, 2020- Washington, D.C.– Today, Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Representative Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined the U.S. House of Representatives in passing H.J.Res. 79, Continue reading Clark Celebrates Passage of Resolution to Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment
Somerville/Medford Police Activity Updates:College Ave
INFORMATIONAL NEWS RELEASE
On 02/13/20 at approximately 1:46am Medford Police were notified that Cambridge Police Detectives were in a foot pursuit of a male suspect in the area of College Ave heading into Medford. Medford Officers responded to Continue reading Somerville/Medford Police Activity Updates:College Ave
State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump Receives Excellence in Government Leadership Award from Association of Government Accountants
On Wednesday, State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump was presented with the Excellence in Government Leadership Award by the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) at its National Leadership Training in Washington, D.C. Continue reading State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump Receives Excellence in Government Leadership Award from Association of Government Accountants
Boston Comedy Festival presents Valentines Comedy Show
Place – The Rockwell | 255 Elm Street | Somerville, MA 02144
Time – Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Price – Only $20 Continue reading Boston Comedy Festival presents Valentines Comedy Show
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, February 12, the 43rd day of 2020 with 323 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:46 and sunset is @ 5:10. 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: 1541 – The city of Santiago, Chile was founded. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Medford/Somerville Police Seeking Suspects
Two suspects wanted for questioning in an arson that occurred on the morning of 02/02/20 on the Somerville line (Medford St by Broadway). Continue reading Medford/Somerville Police Seeking Suspects
February 11th, 2020 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online
Holland Street, College Avenue Community Meeting Feb. 24, to Discuss Upcoming Improvements
Holland St., College Ave. to undergo mobility, roadway improvements in 2020
Join the City of Somerville, Ward 6 Councilor Lance Davis, and Ward 7 Councilor Katjana Ballantyne for a community meeting on Monday, February 24, to discuss Continue reading Holland Street, College Avenue Community Meeting Feb. 24, to Discuss Upcoming Improvements
Hotline to the Underground…the clubs, the music, the independent films, all the action in the area!By Joe Viglione
By Joe Viglione
February 10, 2020
Flick Fanatics is a site operated by movie critic Panwa Sutthinon with 9.74k subscribers on YouTube. He called director Bong Joon Ho’s 2019 film, Parasite, a masterpiece before it won the Oscar for Best Picture last night. Seek out his review on YouTube under Flick Fanatics. Continue reading Hotline to the Underground…the clubs, the music, the independent films, all the action in the area!By Joe Viglione
Karaoke Fundraiser to Benefit VFW Post 529 Auxiliary March 7th
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Ricardo FIELDS (Disorderly Conduct)
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Pablo Ismael SANTIAGO (Fail to Stop/Yield, Op MV with License Suspended)
The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident #20007325:
On Saturday, February 8, 2020, I was working in the Somerville Police Drug Unit as Delta-18. At approximately 7:00 P.M., members of the drug unit including Detectives Goncalves and Costa were running routine surveillance in the area of East Somerville. My attention was drawn to a
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Emma WILE (A&B DW)
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Paul MARTINS (Larceny from Building, Receiving Stolen Property -$1,200)
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Amber YANAKOPULOS (A&B DW x 2, A&B PO x 2, Disorderly Conduct)
Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 2/3/20 – 2/9/20
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PROTECT DISABLED PERSONS – NICKY’S BILL
By Bob Katzen
The House 154-0, Senate on a voice vote without a roll call, gave final approval to and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker a measure that would
GIVE POWER TO CANNABIS CONTROL COMMISSION
By Bob Katzen
The House 122-33, approved and sent to the Senate legislation a bill that would give the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) the power to review, regulate and
ALLOW COLLEGE ATHLETES TO BE PAID
By Bob Katzen
The Higher Education Committee held a hearing on legislation that would allow college student athletes in Massachusetts to have
PAY FINE FOR NOT VOTING
By Bob Katzen
This new bill (H 653) requires eligible voters to cast a ballot in every November General Election or face a fine of
ALLOW 16- AND 17-YEAR-OLD YOUTHS TO VOTE IN LOCAL ELECTIONS
By Bob Katzen
This bill allows cities and towns to permit people aged 16- and 17-year to vote in their local city and town elections. Current law requires that