By Arthur Moore

This is not the top thing in our worries at this time. But maybe it is a good time to take advantage of the slowdown. We have that unused bike lane still hampering Winter Hill. Continue reading Winter Hill surviving the virus →

By Arthur Moore

This virus thing is causing so many problems here. Some of us are just trying to figure out how to hold on to what little we have to get by. Continue reading Keeping work going with the virus situation →

Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,

Hi bill I was hoping you could help me with an disgusting act that Chief Fallon has allowed fellow coworkers to do since he’s been Chief. The majority of us as you well know are the officers everyone sees on the street daily in marked cruisers that respond to calls and patrol the streets. Unfortunately with all covid 19 crisis “we” have to work. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Some Cops Don’t Have to Pay for Gas nor Worry About a Car Payment →

Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,

So I went to Market Basket in Brockton this morning at 530am. There were probably 15+ senior citizens headed in to shop. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Seniors Kicked Out of Market Basket Brockton →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, March 31, the 91st day of 2020 with 275 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:28 and sunset is @ 7:03. 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: 1492 – King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain issued the Alhambra edict expelling Jews who were unwilling to convert to Christianity. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Click on link below to read Somerville/Medford News Weekly March 31st print edition: March 31st, 2020 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online (2) (1).pdf – Google Drive
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mz8oNMr5fDjCeJV_0P7GCYzA8BqwiK0C/view

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and around the Square! Happy Birthday to Gabriella Sabatino, Debra Tauro, Amy Oliveira, Carlo Richard DeMaria Jr., Jarred Mitrano, Jackie Salvucci, Cate Connerty, Richard “Dick” Murtza, Kate DiBenedetto, Matt Mclaughlin, Jorge Chaves, Patti Moschella Kalicki, Grace Snow, Chris Fusco, Theresa Miele, Dana Scali Paulino, Adam Bonito, Andrea Gregory, Lisa Chiapperini, Gina Muccini, Paul Kup, Angel Pefine, April Yarasitis, April Basile, Danny Nardella, Charlie Ball, Stephen DiBenedetto, Scott Delp, Elaine Tetherman, Raine Scirocco, Betsy Gypsy Lister, Karen Allan, Leo Connerty, Billy Burke, Michael R. Foster, Denice McKenna, Ian Talty, Joanna Costante Callinan, Al Davidson, Carl Askins, Mary Jo Blunt, Rachel Nicole, Ken Medeiros, Happy Birthday to Ashley and Shaley Horan, Happy Happy 70th Birthday to Jesse Armell, and Happy 88th Birthday to Betty Smith
Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

We’re talking to Harriet Schock today about the documentary Hollywood Town

Harriet, when and how did the idea for this documentary come about? Continue reading Hotline to the Underground March 30, 2020 : An Interview with Harriet Schock By Joe Viglione →

Photo by William Tauro

Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,

The City of Somerville is doing all it can to help during this tumultuous and scary time. Some people dont have food. Some people can’t pay their rent or make their car payment. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:Mayor Posts Press Release on No Evictions & Possible Rent Freeze Same Day As Tax & Water Bills Come In! →

Benevento Companies keeping there drivers safe one truck at a time. Now sanitizing trucks, equipment, construction trailers porta potties and more Same day service. Continue reading MILLENNIUM COMPANIES EFFECTIVE SANITIZING CLEANING (781)395-1200 →

Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,

Still working on the High School. Pictures taken at 10am today Monday March 30th. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:SHS Construction Still at It 10:00AM 3/30/2020 →

Showing of Rental Units Also Ordered to Cease;
City Council Passes Resolutions in Support of Both Measures;
Call Issued for Rent Support, Rent Freeze, and Statewide Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium

SOMERVILLE, MA – On Saturday, March 28, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Board of Health announced an Emergency Order Establishing a Moratorium on Eviction Enforcement in the City of Somerville for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency. Continue reading Somerville Mayor Curtatone, Board of Health Issue Residential and Commercial Eviction Moratorium →

Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,

This is my email to the Mayor and Inspectional Services Department below that I sent ‪this morning‬…I hope that they enforce this violation by local developers Jason Kahan & Olga Bassa.
You had a previous article about them titled “IS THIS AN ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN EXCEPTION TO THE FACT FOR THE PRIVILEGED IN SOMERVILLE?” Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line: Re Your Prior Article: 35 Dane Street Site “IS THIS AN ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN EXCEPTION TO THE FACT FOR THE PRIVILEGED IN SOMERVILLE?” →

Hi guys! So we closed Buddy’s for the week to figure some stuff out and prepare masks etc. and get a plan in order. So as per José’s request we have re-opened, to be honest I was gonna stay closed but he’s been with me from the jump and if he feels safe and prepared I won’t doubt him. Continue reading BUDDY’S DINER SOMERVILLE IS OPEN FOR TAKEOUT ORDERS 113 Washington Street Somerville (617)623-9725 →

(Somerville, MA) Naveo Credit Union’s Board of Directors announced that they have appointed Albert Pinho as Interim Chief Executive Officer effective March 27. Continue reading Naveo Credit Union’s Board of Directors Announces Appointment of Albert Pinho as Interim CEO →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate approved and sent to the House a bill that would temporarily authorize board-certified nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives and psychiatric mental health clinical nurse specialists with at least two years of supervised practice to operate independently from an overseeing physician until 90 days after the governor revokes the state of emergency. Continue reading ALLOW NURSES TO TREAT MORE →

By Bob Katzen

“The COVID-19 public health emergency has put a tremendous demand, as you know, on our health care system, and access to health care workers,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders. Continue reading HELP WANTED →

By Bob Katzen

The Department of Public Health issued an order requiring supermarkets and pharmacies to provide at least one hour per day exclusively for people aged 60 or older to shop because they are at greater risk of dying from the coronavirus if they get it. Continue reading SENIORS EARLY SHOPPING AT STORES →

By Bob Katzen

Governor Baker signed executive orders that extend the temporary closure of all schools and non-emergency childcare centers through at least May 4. This supersedes the governor’s original order closing schools until April 6. Continue reading SCHOOLS MUST REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL MAY 4 →

By Bob Katzen

Governor Charlie Baker filed legislation that would postpone the April 15 deadline for filing state income tax returns and setting a new deadline of July 15. House and Senate leaders have informally agreed to the extension so the bill should sail through the Legislature quickly. Continue reading EXTEND TAX FILING DEADLINE TO JULY 15 →

By Bob Katzen

Governor Baker urged travelers who are thinking of visiting the Bay State to reconsider and stay home. Continue reading STAY AWAY →

By Bob Katzen

The House approved and sent to the Senate a bill designed to help cities, towns, businesses and individuals solve some of the problems created by the Coronavirus. Continue reading HELP CITY AND TOWN GOVERNMENTS, BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS →

To Purchase Mayor Gene Brune’s Book “The Spirit of Somerville” you can pick one up at the Somerville Museum that’s located on Westwood Road in Somerville. Continue reading The Spirit of Somerville by Mayor Gene Brune →

Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,

We are the night nurses working on the designated Covid floor. This was set up and I thought it would be cool to get the word out there. Thanks Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:Special Thanks Goes our to Emma Puka-Beals / 4th Floor Nurses Station →

Written by Mayor Emeritus Gene Brune

My “baptism by fire”, so to speak, came three months into my first term as Mayor. At about 8:30 a.m. on the morning of April 3, 1980, I received a telephone call at my home, just as I was about to leave for my office. Continue reading April 3,1980—-April 3, 2020 40th Anniversary of the worst chemical spill in the history of The Commonwealth →

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Continue reading Millennium Companies Equipment Rentals (781)395-1200 →

With the support of leaders from six surrounding communities, Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn submitted a letter to Governor Baker and Lieutenant Governor Polito today, asking the administration to revise the order (COVID-19 Order No. 13) that currently allows construction projects to operate as usual in local municipalities. Continue reading MEDFORD Mayor Lungo-Koehn Leads Local Mayors in Request to Governor re: Construction Projects →

The School St. bridge closure currently in effect will be extended by one week to advance Green Line Extension (GLX) construction. The bridge is now expected to reopen to vehicular traffic Sunday, April 5. Continue reading Green Line Extension (GLX) Update: School St. Bridge to Reopen Sunday, April 5 →

Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,

As the remainder of the citys construction is at a standstill not the SHS project, why is that? Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:If I Get Sick, I Know Who To Blame! →

By Caroline Colarusso

Time and time again Americans have faced war, natural disasters and other catastrophes, and each time Americans have risen to the occasion. While we watch other countries mismanage and improperly care for its citizens America distinguishes itself as the nation of the people by the people and for the people. Continue reading The Resiliency of the American Spirit →

By William Tauro

We are very thankful to our City Councilors, Somerville Police Officers and SCM who helped the Somerville Council on Aging staff to deliver over 100 Brown Bags of food to Somerville Seniors! Continue reading Somerville Coming Together For Our Seniors →

EDITED: Missing 15 year old Emma was located and is reunited with her family in good health.

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ORIGINAL POST: Continue reading EDITED: Missing 15 year old Emma was located and is reunited with her family in good health. →

By William Tauro

This picture was taken at 1:00PM this past Thursday, March 26, 2020 so it’s happening now as I’m reporting along with these photos to validate it. These photos were taken at the Somerville High Schoolconstruction site. Does it look like these guys (Managers setting an example for their workers)are practicing social 6’ distancing? Continue reading Somerville High School Construction Workers Still Working/Somerville Police Officer In Hospital/Coma Situation Silenced →

The Somerville Construction Advisory issued on Monday, March 23rd, remains in full force. The City of Somerville had previously issued Construction COVID-19 Safety Guidelines to allow construction to move forward with site-specific safety plans ensuring social distancing and following state and federal safety guidelines for COVID-19. Continue reading Somerville Keeps Construction Stoppage in Place →

The start of street sweeping in Somerville has been delayed by two weeks to Wednesday, April 15. Normally, street sweeping takes place from April 1 until December 31. As we continue to monitor the COVID-19 emergency, we will decide if the delay will be extended and share that information as it becomes available. Continue reading Start of Street Sweeping Delayed and Updates on Other City Services →

This highly recommended book is a fascinating must read regarding true facts about our 45th president of the United States, Donald J. Trump. It details what skills did Donald J. Trump use in the 2016 presidential campaign that catapulted him into the Oval Office. Continue reading The Essence of Donald J. Trump: Lessons on Achieving Success by Laurie Luongo →

Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,

Schools, parks, libraries, city hall, etc all closed to minimize the transfer.
Lets not worry about 400 workers descending into Somerville. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line: Resident’s Concerns Over “SOMERVILLE ORDERS ALL GENERAL CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS TO CEASE” →

By Matthew McLaughlin City Council President

During times of crisis people struggle to find meaning in the chaos, which leads to depression, despair and even death. During such times I reflect on Viktor Frankl’s book Man’s Search For Meaning. Continue reading Finding Meaning in Coronavirus Crisis →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, March 24, the 84th day of 2020 with 282 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:40 and sunset is @ 7:00. The New Moon is exact @ 5:29 AM EDT. The morning stars are Mars, Neptune and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1379 – The Gelderse war ended. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan is pleased to announce that Assistant District Attorney Whitney Williams has been selected to participate in the Continue reading Assistant District Attorney Whitney Williams Selected for 2020 Women’s Leadership Initiative →

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and around the Square! Happy Birthday to Helen Halloran, Jaclyn Ricci Agosto, Michael Miller, Cathy Tatosky, Lisa Fucci, Frank McSorley, Sussette Muise, Gregory B. Roche, Bobby Powers, Maria Tauro, Brian Buckly, Russell Castor Jr, Paul Allan, Elizabeth McNamara, Robin Sabatino Demuth, Paul Cardoso, Donna Johnson,

Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

The purpose of this advisory is to provide guidance on Governor Baker’s March 23, 2020 COVID-19 Order No. 13 as it relates to the construction projects in the City of Somerville Continue reading Somerville Orders All General Construction Operations to Cease →

By Joe Viglione

What a difference a week makes. We’ve gone from the scare of the brave new world to universal lockdown. The bus tonight was empty save one passenger, yours truly, and heading to Stop and Shop Medford it was like being in a remake of Dawn of the Dead invading the shopping mall. Director George Romero sure was a visionary. Continue reading Hotline to the Underground 3-23-2020 →

Sites must be secured by Friday, March 27

SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Board of Health today ordered that all non-essential construction work cease operation during the statewide closure of non-essential businesses through Tuesday, April 7, announced by Governor Charlie Baker. Continue reading Non-Essential Construction Suspended in Somerville →

On Monday, March 16, 2020, I, Officer Kim, was working uniformed patrol in marked police cruiser West 6. At approximately 17:45 hours, I was dispatched to the intersection of Holland Street and Irving Road for a motor vehicle accident. Officer C.Collette responded as back up. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Nicole SANDOVAL (OUI Liquor) →

Governor Charlie Baker issued an emergency order requiring all businesses and organizations that do not provide “COVID-19 Essential Services” to close their physical workplaces and facilities to workers, customers and the public as of Tuesday, March 24 at noon until Tuesday, April 7 at noon. These businesses are encouraged to continue operations remotely. Continue reading Baker Issues Emergency Order Essential Services →

On 03/10/2020, I, Officer Christopher Collette was assigned to Somerville marked unit West Seven. At approximately 21:33 hours, I responded to the laundromat at 740 Broadway for the report of a male and female attempting to break into a locked bathroom within the business. Officer Khoury also responded. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Christopher MACINNES (Attempt to Commit Crime, Deface Property, Possess Burglarious Instrument) →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 3/9/20 – 3/22/20 →

By Bob Katzen

Governor  Baker and his administration issued several executive orders and regulations which do not need the approval of the legislature including: Continue reading GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDERS →

By Bob Katzen

Reps. Smitty Pignatelli (D-Lenox) and John Barrett (D-North Adams) filed a bill that would create the COVID-19 Quarantine Assistance Fund to provide grants to workers who have lost money from not being able to work because of viral infection, quarantines or isolation. No action has yet been taken on the proposal. Continue reading QUARANTINE ASSISTANCE FUND →

By Bob Katzen

Attorney General Maura Healey has filed an emergency regulation to prohibit price gouging of essential products and services during the COVID-19. The regulation prohibits price gouging of goods and services necessary for public health and safety during a declared statewide or national emergency. Continue reading PROHIBIT PRICE GOUGING →

By Bob Katzen

The Legislature has taken no action on the governor’s bill that permits the moderator of town meetings to declare a 30-day postponement due to a public health emergency after consulting with the Select Board; permits a Select Board to vote to extend the date of annual Continue reading HELP TOWN GOVERNMENTS →

By Bob Katzen

The House and Senate gave final approval to and Gov. Baker signed into law a bill that would waive the one-week waiting period for unemployment benefits to be paid to workers impacted by COVID-19. Continue reading WAIVE WAITING PERIOD FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS →

By William Tauro

Sure, they shuts down the little guys like local stores, shops and small contractors who are trying desperately to make ends meet to pay their employees here in Somerville, very understandable during this crisis, but they keeps his big construction jobs going, so he can make sure it’s done under him.

Continue reading Carelessly Playing Favoritism In Somerville to the Highest Bidder →

By William Tauro

The month of March 2020 will go down in the history books for one that shall never be forgotten. It will be remembered for centuries to come as the month that the world stood still. It will be remembered as the month of that social distancing was created and long grocery store lines that stretched around isles and running out of simple household products like toilet paper and sanitizing products. Continue reading The Month The World Stood Still →

Please help support our local restaurants!

The city has created this website with a list of restaurants that are running take out or delivery options.

https://www.somervilledelivers.com/

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, March 22, the 82nd day of 2020 with 284 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:44 and sunset is @ 6:58. 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: 1457 – Gutenberg Bible became the first printed book. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

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By Gene Brune

So all these many years I have been telling my daughters Corinne and Debbie what it is best for them. Now with the Coronavirus they have insisted that I go into quarantine. Continue reading Former Somerville Mayor Coping With The Crisis →

By Arthur Moore

Like many of you I know this is going to be a crazy time for us. Somehow we have to pull together and try to help each other get out of this. We are just getting started with this. I am not an expert but just like everyone else here I am going by what is fed to us. Continue reading Somerville We’re In This Together →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Anthony (Mederios) Sperlinga on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Anthony (Mederios) Sperlinga →

Hi Billy, I want to put something about Rudy’s cafe in teele sq. He gives his restaurant for all kinds of benefits and also gives gift cards for all kinds of benefits outside his restaurant! Continue reading Rudy’s Cafe Teele Square Somerville Open for Take-Out (617)623-9201 →

Continue reading Ball Square Cafe & Breakfast Somerville Open for Takeout (617)623-2233 →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Salvatore DiDomenico on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Salvatore DiDomenico September 20, 1938 – March 18, 2020 →

Personal Service and Retail Business Suspensions;

Construction Requirements Issued;
Call for New England Coordination Issued
SOMERVILLE, MA –Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Board of Health today announce additional orders intended to slow the spread of novel coronavirus. Continue reading SOMERVILLE UPDATE: COVID-19 Closures and Guidance →

For latest and most effective sanitizing system insist on Hydro-electrostatic sprayers with Purtabs sterilizing tablets. Continue reading Millennium Companies Effective Sanitizing Cleaning (781)395-1200 →

MISSING DOG!! PLEASE SHARE!!

An 8 month old, black/white, Boston Terrier slipped its leash Thursday night (03/19/20) in the area of Walgreens on Beacon St. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates:Dog Missing →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Paula (Raso) Gange on her passing.

Paula (Raso) Gange was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville and Medford. Continue reading Somerville & Medford Remembering Paula (Raso) Gange July 19, 1922 – March 17, 2020 →

By Josh Resnek

On Saturday, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted unanimously to temporarily suspend operation at the state’s three casino properties, including Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield and Plainridge Park Casino. Continue reading Encore’s Coronavirus problem is even worse than you thought →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, March 19, the 79th day of 2020 with 287 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:49 and sunset is @ 6:54. 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: 1571 – Spanish troops occupied Manila. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office has been working collaboratively with the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office, the Middlesex Chiefs of Police Association and local police departments to ensure that we continue to serve the residents of Middlesex County and protect public safety during this time. Recognizing that this is an evolving situation, we have been in constant communication to establish a plan that will safeguard due process rights of defendants, ensure that victims of crime receive justice and protect the safety of our law enforcement personnel. This plan includes advising issuing summons for arraignments when possible and making arrests only where there is no public safety alternative. We are also working with Middlesex Sheriff Peter Koutoujian and the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) to review the bail status of some individuals in custody who may have specific health considerations or could possibly have their bail reevaluated.
Continue reading Statement Regarding Operations at the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office: →

Honda North earns Top Honda Dealership for the 13th Time overall

Danvers, Mass. – March 10, 2020 – Honda North, a member of the International Cars, Ltd. family of dealerships, has been named a recipient of the President’s Award for 2019 by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Continue reading Honda North Receives The American Honda President’s Award for the 10th Consecutive Year →

Pastries are stocked up and ready for take out!
Open from 4:00-9:00 tonight, call head/take out only. You can also order on @grubhub. Our full menu is available! Continue reading CB Scoops Is Open for Takeout Orders (781)393-5959 453 High Street West Medford →

Call (617)666-3830

Hello All,

Per the order of the government, we are only open for take out and delivery until further notice. Please note that we are offering in addition to our full menu, platters and trays of food to go as well. For delivery, please visit Door Dash. Continue reading Mount Vernon Restarant $9.99 Specials Menu & Family Meals Takeout Menu Available Call (617)666-3830 →

As of Tuesday March 17, 2020 A Tavola will be take-out and delivery only (with-in a small radius of A Tavola). A special menu and special hours will be posted on our website as well as our social media channels. Please stay tuned for any and all details. Continue reading A Tavola Restaurant Winchester Open for Takeout Orders: (781)729-1040 34 Church Street Winchester →

Dear Vinny’s Friends and Family,

With today’s announcement by Governor Baker closing restaurants and bars we announce that we will be transitioning to a take out offering only. We realize the service we provide to the local community and the jobs we provide. Continue reading Vinny’s In Somerville Is Open For Takeout →

Continue reading Buddy’s Diner Somerville Open For Takeout Orders →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, March 17, the 77th day of 2020 with 289 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:52 and sunset is @ 6:52. 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: 0461 – Bishop Patrick, St. Patrick, died in Saul. Ireland celebrates this day in his honor. (More about St. Patrick’s Day) Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and around the Square! Happy Birthday to Kyleigh Jo South, Melodi Henalt, Martha Sousa Ferreira, Bob Farrell, Sal Fucile and Sal Fucile Jr, Patricia McGovern, Jennifer Knowles, Brian Anderson, Andrea Savoia, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

Effort designed to support expanded testing, maximize healthcare resources
and reduce risk of incidental infection

SOMERVILLE – Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) today announced that COVID-19 testing would be available to existing system patients via a stand-alone testing center at its Somerville Hospital location. Due to continued limited availability of tests, patients must meet federal criteria and be existing CHA primary care patients to be eligible for testing at this location. Continue reading Cambridge Health Alliance to Provide COVID-19 Testing to Current Patients in Stand-Alone Testing Center at Somerville Location →

Hello All,

Per the order of the government, starting Tuesday March 17th we are only open for take out and delivery until further notice. Please note that we are offering in addition to our full menu, platters and trays of food to go as well. For delivery, please visit Door Dash.

Continue reading Mount Vernon Restaurant Somerville Information Regarding Hours of Operation During Crisis →

By Joe Viglione

First we started getting the notices that James Bond’s new flick No Time To Die was moved to Thanksgiving, 2020. Then West Newbury’s own Jon Cena’s F9 (Fast and Furious 9) as Jakob Toretto, Dom and Mia’s brother who is working as a master thief, assassin and a high-performance driver got his F9 pushed back to April 2021. Continue reading Film Critics in the land of Corona COVID 19 / Universal to Make ‘Trolls World Tour,’ Current Theatrical Releases Available Early on Home Entertainment →

Matt at Sally O’Brien’s told us on March 16th that all the music at the club (335 Somerville Ave.) is off until April 7th. So we did a little more investigating calling up the Cantab.

Continue reading Hotline to the Underground 3-16-2020 NIGHTCLUB TEMPORARY SHUTDOWNS →

Continue reading Somerville Media Center to Move by May 31, 2020 →

‪Photos by John Alan Roderick

By William Tauro

The newest addition to the Somerville Hospital is located in the hospital’s Crown Street Parking Lot that’s located in Somerville has been erected to battle the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Virus. Continue reading Coronavirus (COVID-19) Testing Coming to Somerville Hospital →

Additional gathering spaces closed as of March 17 to help contain the spread of COVID-19

SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone declared a local state of emergency in Somerville on Sunday, March 15. This formal declaration gives the City the ability to take decisive action to control the spread Continue reading Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone Announces Additional Closings →

By William Tauro

Why is it that out of twenty Massachusetts Registry of Deeds in the state, that the South Middlesex Registry of Deeds in Cambridge is the only registry of deeds not recording electronically during this pandemic crisis? Continue reading Why Is South Middlesex Registry of Deeds The Only Registry Not Recording Electronically During Crisis? →

PVT Derek Doane is a 2018 graduate of Somerville High School, a member of IBEW Local 103 who is serving with the US Army 1-37 Armor Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armor Division, Fort Bliss, Texas. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly’s Special Person of the Week:PVT Derek Doane →

Starting March 17 only takeout and delivery service at restaurants and all schools closed for three week statewide Continue reading Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone Declares a Local State of Emergency →

Dear customers,Today we begin doing curb side service . Call your order in and we will bring it out to you !!!! Uber eats as well. Stay in your car , we will meet you out there. STAY WELL!!!!

As many of you already know, Governor Baker, declared that he is banning gatherings of 25 or more ‪starting March 17th.‬ Continue reading Mount Vernon Restaurant Somerville Open Monday For Saint Patrick‘s Day Celebration →

In order to help control the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone has declared a local state of emergency in Somerville. This is in addition to Governor Charlie Baker’s order to close all bars and restaurants in the state to on-site table service through April 17; and all public and private schools through April 7. Continue reading Mayor Declares Local State of Emergency in Somerville →

Dear SMC Friends,

Paralleling decisions by the City of Somerville and the Somerville Public Schools with regard to buildings and programs, SMC will extend its public closure through Tuesday, March 31st. Continue reading SMC Facility Closed through End of March →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, March 15, the 75th day of 2020 with 291 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:56 and sunset is @ 6:50. 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: 44 BC – Roman Emperor Julius Caesar was assassinated by high ranking Roman Senators. The day is known as the “Ides of March.” Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Due to the extreme risk of person to person transmission caused by the 2019 novel Coronavirus “COVID-19”, which has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization and which has occasioned the declaration of a State of Emergency in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Order No. 591: Declaration of a State of Emergency to Respond to COVID-19, and a National Emergency by the President of the United States, I hereby invoke the authority granted to me by G. L. c. 211B, § 10 to promulgate this Standing Order. Continue reading Probate and Family Court Standing Order 1 – 20 Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 →

Tumble Inn Diner 488 Lincoln ave Sausus Is Open (781)231-1103 5am-2:00pm Continue reading Tumble Inn Diner Saugus Is Open During Crisis →

By Arthur Moore

Even though she has been around, I haven’t received an opportunity to know Counclor Stephanie Hirsch until recently. I didn’t even have much of an opinion of her to be honest.

Continue reading Saying Goodbye to Somerville City Councilor Stephanie Hirsch →

This would be a great time to keep the elderly and your neighbors in mind and do a wellness check on them during this Coronavirus pandemic caused State of Emergency.

Neighborhood Restaurant & Bakery is the best. And they are OPEN. They’re run by an amazing family and could use your business. Buy a gift certificate or order via Uber Eats. Continue reading Neighborhood Restaurant & Bakery in Somerville is OPEN →

The School st bridge is closed for the weekend for GLX construction purposes. Continue reading Somerville Traffic Alert:School Street Bridge Closed →

Hello, this is Mayor Joe Curtatone with an important message.

The news regarding the COVID-19 has been developing rapidly. I wanted to take this moment to personally update you on Somerville’s actions to curtail the spread of the virus. Continue reading Message from City of Somerville Community Alert System →

Millennium Companies now offering commerical deep cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing services for the coronavirus (covid-19) interior and exterior services 24hrs. a day. Call today 781-395-1200 Continue reading Millennium Companies Now Offering Commercial Deep Cleaning Disinfecting and Sanitizing Services →

Attention – Local Restaurant Owners –
In support of your restaurant business during the Coronavirus pandemic caused State of Emergency we, here at the Somerville/Medford News Weekly, would like to offer FREE advertising to Continue reading Free Advertising For Restaurants During The Months of March & April 2020 during Coronavirus Pandemic Caused State of Emergency →

By William Tauro

This was posted early Friday morning after the City of Somerville announced closures of schools and Municipal buildings throughout the city due to the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Selfish Inconsiderate Somerville Teacher Gets Called Out by Outraged Parent →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, March 13, the 73rd day of 2020 with 293 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:59 and sunset is @ 6:47. 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: 0483 – St. Felix III began his reign as Pope. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

City Councilor Stephanie Hirsch has announced that she will be stepping down from her role as City Councilor at Large. I am grateful for her hard work and commitment to Somerville and wish her the best as she moves on into her next role. Continue reading Message From The New Somerville City Councilor at Large Kristen Strezo →

Essential functions and services will continue, but municipal buildings will be closed to the public

SOMERVILLE – Today, the City of Somerville and the Somerville Public Schools announced that effective Monday, March 16, all City buildings will be closed Continue reading Somerville City and School Buildings to Close for a Minimum of Two Weeks Starting Monday, March 16 →

The Somerville Lions Club St Paticks Day party at the Mt. Vernon on Tuesday the 17th has been canceled do to the coronavirus scare …Which is understandable …