Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday to Paula Yeo, Melani Fedele, Peggy Gillis Winfield, Christen Obrian, Krysta Marie, Nicholas Tauro, Carolyn Consolo, Michael McMahon, Brian B Cohen, Franco Torra, John DePinto, Leland Cheung, Terrence Kennedy, Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, February 09, the 40th day of 2020 with 326 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:50 and sunset is @ 5:06. The Full Snow Moon is exact @ 2:34 AM EST. The morning stars are Mars, Neptune and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1825 – The U.S. House of Representatives elected John Quincy Adams president. No candidate had received a majority of electoral votes. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Public Library and St. Mark Community Education Program announced this week that they will Continue reading Somerville Public Library, St. Mark Community Education Program Bring Back Free Citizenship Class for Spring 2020 →

The City of Somerville Elections Department is seeking polling place staff for the Presidential Primary Election on Tuesday, March 3. Continue reading Somerville March 3 – Poll Workers Needed →

With flu season here and concerns about Coronavirus, the City’s Department of Health and Human Services has some tips to help you stay healthy and Continue reading Here’s How You Can Prepare for Flu Season and Coronavirus Concerns →

Somerville has partnered with Cambridge-based startup GoPetie so that residents can license their dogs online. Dog owners can Continue reading Need to Register Your Dog? Now There’s an App for That! →

Starting in February you might some tree work going on in your neighborhood park as Continue reading Parks Tree Health Program Starting this Month →

With the 2020 Presidential Primary coming up on Tuesday, March 3, here are some important dates to keep in mind: Continue reading Register to Vote in the Presidential Primary by February 12 →

UPCOMING EVENTS/TRIPS Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information →

Congratulations to Somerville Police Officer Mike Wyatt on his retirement today after 32 years! Mike has always Continue reading THE SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY’S SPECIAL PERSON OF THE WEEK SOMERVILLE POLICE OFFICER MIKE WYATT →

Somerville Youth Hockey Association

Top Photo:Somerville Peewee A team official tourney photo!

Squirt shoot-out champ! @ Lake Placid, New York

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Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,

4:21 pm Bus driver violently raises hand at calm senior customer bus driver #73274 didn’t want to make the stop at Wegmans around 4:18 pm and flew by. This was intentional as the 134 to North Woburn was picking up passengers @ the Marshall’s stop and she decided to pass him in the wrong lane because she was impatient with passengers getting on the bus going to Woburn Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:Some Bus Drivers Have Attitude Problems →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, February 08, the 39th day of 2020 with 327 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:51 and sunset is @ 5:05. 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: 1693 – A charter was granted for the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Boston, MA February 3, 2020 — Local nonprofit Elevate Youth announced it has been awarded a grant of $15,000 from Patagonia Cambridge, the newest retail store for the outdoor industry leader. Elevate Youth is the first organization to receive a retail grant from Patagonia Cambridge. Continue reading Elevate Youth Awarded Patagonia Cambridge Grant of $15,000 →

Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,

The issues pertaining to Broadway serve as a reminder of a meeting held by several councilors at the Synagogue on Winter Hill, about 2 years ago. It was Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:Broadway Saga Continues to Disappoint →

Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,

This is a letter that was sent to the Somerville Traffic & Parking Department from the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) regarding Broadway Bus and Bicycle Lane Impact on Residents with Disabilities:

I am submitting this brief memorandum in my capacity as the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Coordinator for Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:Letter to Traffic & Parking Dept from Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) →

By Arthur Moore

These are the consequences of what the Winter Hill businesses are going through. Owners have had to take out bank loans just to make Continue reading Consequences of a Curtatone Plan In Somerville →

Welcome to CB Scoops! As a Richardson’s Ice cream, Richie’s Slush, and Hoff’s Pastries merchant, we know our quality product speaks for itself. CB Scoops Continue reading Order CB Scoops for Valentines Day 435 High St. Medford (781)393-5959 →

Somerville’s ordinance banning the use of plastic straws and/or stirrers in food and retail establishments goes into effect on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Learn more about the ordinance at somervillema.gov/plasticstraws.

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, February 04, the 35th day of 2020 with 331 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:55 and sunset is @ 5:00. 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: 1783 – Britain declared a formal cessation of hostilities with its former colonies, the United States of America.
1789 – Electors unanimously chose George Washington to be the first president of the United States. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Continue reading Somerville Property Owners Coalition:Mayor Curtatone Is Selling Out The Property Owners Who Have Made Somerville What It Is Today! →

Continue reading February 4th, 2020 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Filomena Catherine, Sonny Maggiacomo, Jeanne Gullage Rogers, jeanette aloisio, patty martini-macarelli, meredith lerner moghimi, jim salerno, donna marie albertelli collins, Lisa Sporfford, cav filippo frattaroli, dave a. mason, john businger, Jean Silva, Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

First some very sad news. If you are a frequent listener to The Sports Hub or WEEI, the famous frequent caller “John from Medford” has left the building. Johnny passed away on Saturday, February 1, but got to see Continue reading Hotline to the Underground…the clubs, the music, the independent films, all the action in the area! By Joe Viglione →

By William Tauro

I personally attended and sat through this trial during the spring of 2018 during the week of June 9th-15th. I’ve never in my life ever witnessed so much lying, unethical practices and covering up in a courtroom full of federal agents, federal prosecutors and pie-in-the-sky Pinocchio style informants. Continue reading Federal Agents Get Their Asses Handed to Themselves In Federal Court →

Gilman Square Roadway Improvements Community Meeting February 12 Continue reading This meeting will take place on WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12. Please see amended version below with the correct day/date. →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Rose Lillian (Zapata) Plaza on her passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Rose Lillian (Zapata) Plaza →

MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, Mass. (February 3, 2020) – Non-profit organizations in Boston, Grafton, Medford and Continue reading Tufts University calls on host community non-profits to apply for Tufts Community Grants →

Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,

Ok so a couple of things /
Anyone notice a lot of meetings take place at drinking establishments ? Speaks volumes – do we not have any Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:City Counselors Pulling Political Favoritism with Parking Spots in Front of their go to Venues →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, February 03, the 34th day of 2020 with 332 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:57 and sunset is @ 4:58. 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: 1488 – The Portuguese navigator Bartholomeu Diaz landed at Mossal Bay in the Cape, the first European known to have landed on the southern extremity of Africa. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,

Too bad the city didn’t put this much effort into helping the homeless as much as their Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:Homeless Vs Trees in Somerville →

Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,

Folks can start with Somerville Property Owners Coalition they are challenging the city on the condo ordinance and are Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:Know and Protect Your Property Rights! →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Josephine L. (LaHait) Sorrentino on her passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Josephine L. (LaHait) Sorrentino →

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School (PHA), a K-12 college preparatory school in Cambridge and Somerville, is at the forefront of promoting and supporting the participation Continue reading Prospect Hill Academy Charter School Earns National Recognition for Female Success in Computer Science and Technology →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, February 02, the 33rd day of 2020 with 333 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:8 and sunset is @ 4:57. 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: 1536 – The Argentine city of Buenos Aires was founded by Pedro de Mendoza of Spain. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

UPCOMING EVENTS/TRIPS Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information →

This time last week 650+ firefighters, along with hundreds of law enforcement and civilians, climbed the Boston Garden for the 4th annual BFIT Challenge. Continue reading Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial →

Change is in the air at A Tavola in Winchester, close to Somerville and there’s good reason to believe those changes will be positive, exciting and delicious. Continue reading A Tavola in Winchester Close to Somerville: Welcome To The New Owner, Chef Joe Carli →

Information from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Recently, a new coronavirus—2019 Novel (New) Coronavirus—was detected in Wuhan, China. This coronavirus causes a respiratory (lung) infection. To date, there have been no confirmed cases of this coronavirus in Massachusetts. At this time, the risk to residents in Massachusetts is low. Continue reading Guide Information on the Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) – updated as of January 31, 2020 →