The Somerville Public Schools are closed today and tomorrow for deep cleaning- see the note from the city on the latest situation with closures and confirmed cases. Continue reading City of Somerville:School /Municipal Building Closures
By William Tauro
Somerville hockey parents are furious over Mayor Joseph Curtatone’s decisions regarding the Somerville High School Hockey team Continue reading Is Mayor Curtatone Trying to Privatize And/Or Dissolve Somerville High Hockey And Youth Hockey?
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Manuel S. Teixeira on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Manuel S. Teixeira
SYL completed its in-house basketball league on leap year, Saturday 2/29/20
With several teams competing for bragging rights in their division. Continue reading SYL Basketball 2020
SYHA Families,
regretfully we are canceling the last two weeks of practices for the season.
The Somerville rink is implementing a policy going forward where only players and their coaches will be allowed in the rink. Continue reading Somerville Youth Hockey Association Announcement
BOSTON – The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Asian American Commission will not tolerate racism, xenophobia, and bigotry towards the Asian American community due to fear-mongering and misinformation about the coronavirus (COVID-19). Continue reading Asian American Commission Announces Press Conference on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Thursday, March 12th, 10AM MA State House Steps
Certain events to be suspended, postponed, or reconfigured through April 30th
SOMERVILLE, MA –The rapid spread of COVID-19 around the globe and Gov. Baker’s declaration of a state of emergency have understandably prompted concerns within our community. Continue reading Somerville Announces COVID-19 Social Distancing Measures
One case has a connection to the West Somerville Neighborhood School, which will close for additional cleaning
SOMERVILLE – Today, the City of Somerville’s Board of Health was notified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) that there are two presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in Somerville residents. Continue reading Presumptive Positive Cases of COVID-19 Identified in Somerville
By William Tauro
This past Wednesday morning this very newspaper contacted several of the Somerville City Councilors via email and text in regards to if they were going to look into and discuss the police raid that took place at the Somerville Department of Public Works (DPW) the morning before on Tuesday. Continue reading Crickets In Somerville DPW Investigation
By William Tauro
Early Tuesday morning state and federal agents along with Somerville Police entered the Somerville department of Public Works building and garage as well as the home of Mike Browne, the UnitA DPW foreman on Robertson Street in Somerville. Continue reading Major Somerville DPW Suspensions as Corruption Probe Begins
By William Tauro
Somerville Police Chief David Fallon has announced in an internal department email that he will be retiring after 21 years with the department this coming December 2020.
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, March 10, the 70th day of 2020 with 296 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:04 and sunset is @ 6:44. 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: 0241 BC – The Roman fleet sank 50 Carthaginian ships in the Battle of Aegusa. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,
We’re pretty surprised to see that GLX is leaving the streets around their storage yard at the old tow lot in disarray.
By Joe Viglione
The Hotline started running in Musician’s Magazine in the 1970s, moved over to The Beat and Preview in the 1980s and is back in 2020. Continue reading Hotline to the Underground – Film, Music and More
“Blackbeard” went missing on 02/29/20 in the Ware St area. He is not wearing a collar but is microchipped. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates: MISSING CAT
Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and around the Square! Happy Birthday to Rob Hickey, Madison Ryan, Kevin Hardy, Christine Galatis, Michelle Sinclair, Beverly Gin Rego-Blaske, Teresa Lott-Mccollem, Judy Baldasaro, Beverly Danca Frauneni, Patrick Callinan, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Representative Mike Connolly will be hosting office hours on Friday March 13, from 9-11 am at the Cross Street Elderly Center – 165 Broadway Somerville, MA 02145. Continue reading Announcing Rep Connolly’s March office hours
On 03/08/2020, while assigned to marked unit East-2, I responded to a Motor vehicle stop. A bolo had been called out for A MA registration xxxxx for a check condition. The operator, Edward Atwell was believed to be
This affectionate cat has been frequenting a resident’s porch on Nashua St. for about 6 weeks. Please contact us if you recognize this cat at 617-625-6600 ext. 2190
Photos and video by William Tauro
Somerville Firefighters were called in shortly after 2:00PM this past Monday to battle a raging blaze in a three-story triple decker located on Merriam Street in Somerville.
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: WELCOME TO THE NEW OWNER, MEDFORD CHEF JOE CARLI
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill that would impose up to a two-year prison sentence and $2,500 fine on any person who refuses to stop when
Photo by William Tauro
By Bob Katzen
House 113-40, approved and sent to the Senate an estimated $522 million to $600 million tax hike package to fund improvements to the state’s transportation system. Hikes include
Photo by William Tauro
By Bob Katzen
The House 150-1, approved and sent to the Senate an estimated $18 billion bond bill authorizing spending on transportation projects and
By Bob Katzen
The House 35-119, rejected an amendment that would indefinitely delay the implementation of the tax hikes until Gov. Charlie Baker’s Office of Administration and
By Bob Katzen
The House 35-119, rejected an amendment that would strike a section of the bill that would replace the current flat $456 minimum corporate excise tax with a nine-tiered sliding scale ranging from $456 if the
By Bob Katz
The House 36-118, rejected an amendment that would exempt cities and towns’ vehicle fuel purchases from the
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill that would require cities and towns to reserve 5 percent of on-street parking spaces for
By Bob Katzen
Last week Gov. Baker held a “ceremonial signing” of a new law that would establish a registry that identifies individuals who
By Bob Katzen
The governor signed a $122 million fiscal 2020 supplemental budget. Key provisions provide $15 million for heating energy assistance to help low-income seniors, working families and
Streetscape improvements are planned for Somerville’s Spring Hill neighborhood as part of the Spring Hill Sewer Separation project. Construction is expected to begin in 2021, but the City is now accepting community feedback to inform design.
By Arthur Moore
Watching cities all over the country it is now to a point where car use has gone back up and obviously will continue that way with people avoiding public transportation.
Join the City of Somerville’s Mobility Division, State Senator Pat Jehlen, State Representative Mike Connolly, and City Council President and Ward 1 Councilor Matt McLaughlin for a community meeting to discuss the needs at the Kensington Connector. Continue reading Kensington Connector Community Meeting to Discuss the Space Under I-93, Pedestrian Crossing, March 30
Representative Christine P. Barber (D-34th Middlesex) voted in favor of a package to bring in new revenue to fund needed investments in our transportation system, while also supporting local projects to improve transportation access and equity in Somerville and Medford
“Jackie Rossetti from the City of Somerville” will be ending a very special chapter of her life Friday. I couldn’t be any more proud of her accomplishments to date, and wish to share with you some memories (both professional and personal) I have captured along her path.
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Cynthia “Cindy” A. Pasquarello on her passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Cynthia “Cindy” A. Pasquarello
By Arthur Moore
Our politicians all have a serious medical condition, please help them.
SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville is proud to welcome its newest Director of Veterans Services, Ted D. Louis-Jacques. Ted is a United States Army Veteran and a Corporal of the Massachusetts Army National Guard.
Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and around the Square! Happy Birthday to Stephen Buckley, Denise Goulet Hill, Michael Doherty, Gordon Francis, Lauren Vozzella, John Walker, Marilyn Lillis Jack Lawrence:Macri, Susan mangherini Griffin, Douglas Rowe, Albert Badger, Brian Aruda, Lori-Lynn Saad, Paula Gartland, Vanessa Rios, Stan Dobrowalski, Carlos Rosa, Ed Griffin, Mark LaRose, Pamela Patavina, Steven Kusmin, Ed Washington, Ana Zappala, Nancy Recor, Cynthia Hughes, Barbara antonopoulos, Kenneth yu cheung choi, Debbie miele-rivera, Jim Duffy, Stephen Burgess, Bill Donnellan, Joe Rainone, Steve Lucia, Nancy Rebello, Michael Mulcahy, Paula Ferrari, John McDermott, Peter Mickiewicz, Anthony DiPierro, Dorothy Galvin Larffarello, Jody Ann McCambly, Mr Decologero, Jim Reeves, Rosie D’Ambrosio, My cousin Antonio Guarino from Italy, Alex and Cisco Meneses, Marie DiRusso Almas, Kerry Sullivan Carlini, Brian Gay, Geoff Wood, Alyssa Shea, Laura Mahoney, Happy 36th Birthday to Mark Santoro, Happy 5th Birthday to Liam, Happy 83rd Birthday to Tom McNeil and a very special Happy 100th Birthday to Connie Spinale!
Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Happy birthday to singers Lou Reed (March 2nd) and Buzzy Linhart (March 3rd.) We lost Reed on October 27, 2013 and Mr. Linhart on February 13, 2020, just a couple of weeks ago. Interesting to note that if you listen to Reed’s classic Rock n Roll Animal album during the song “Heroin,” the whistle someone blows during the soft part of the song is Mr. Linhart himself. Buzzy went on to hire members of the Rock n Roll Animal bands for an album that he was recording. Reed’s biggest pop hit on the charts was “Walk on the Wild Side” while Linhart co-authored Bette Midler’s signature tune, “Friends,” his best-known song. They were both as their songs stated – “wild” and “friends” to their flock. Midler wrote on her Twitter account:
Continue reading Hotline to the Underground 3/2/20 by Joe Viglione
During Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, The District Attorney’s Office Reminds People of Resources to Tackle with Teen Dating Violence
Photo: Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan speaks to attendees at the Teen Dating Violence Awareness Training Continue reading Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan Hosts Training to Address and Prevent Teen Dating Violence
$2.5 million awarded to affordable housing, historic resources, and open space/recreation land projects. Continue reading Somerville Community Preservation Committee Awards FY20 Funds
On 02/29/2020, I, Officer Thomas Lambert was in full uniform while assigned to marked cruiser West-6 during the 12am-8am shift. At approximately 2:04am, I was saw individuals outside of the Burren fighting in
Looking to protect yourself from fraud, identity theft, and scams? Maybe you’re wondering about the best way to use credit, how to shop for a used car, or maximize your security online. Continue reading National Consumer Protection Week March 1-7
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, March 02, the 62nd day of 2020 with 304 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:18 and sunset is @ 5:34. 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: 1807 – The U.S. Congress passed an act to “prohibit the importation of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States… from any foreign kingdom, place, or country.” Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
These indictments were handed down between December 5, 2019 and January 30, 2020. Defendants are listed by towns where alleged offenses occurred. Defendants without a hometown listed do not have a last known address. These charges are
FINES FOR INTERFERING WITH FUNERALS (H 3160) – The House gave initial approval to a bill amending the current law that imposes a $50 fine or 1-year prison sentence on drivers who interfere with a funeral procession. The bill would Continue reading STATE APPROVES $50 FINES/PRISON SENTENCE FOR INTERFERING WITH FUNERALS
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill that strikes a current law that prohibits a brother, sister, uncle and aunt of a child from
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill changing a current law that a person who was issued a valid drivers’ license and fails to renew his or her license can be arrested for operating without a license.
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a measure that adds a seven-day license suspension to the current $250 fine for not stopping for a school bus.
Photo by William Tauro
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a measure that adds a seven-day license suspension to the current $250 fine for not stopping for a school bus. Continue reading INCREASE FINE ADDING 7 DAY SUSPENSION FOR NOT STOPPING FOR A SCHOOL BUS
Photo by William Tauro
By Bob Katzen
The State House News Forum is sponsoring a forum with government and business leaders on Wednesday, March 11th from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on the opportunities and obstacles for a Continue reading FORUM ON CARBON-FREE GREATER BOSTON
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 13-24, rejected an amendment that would allow cities and towns to install and operate video camera monitoring systems, with audio recording capabilities, on school buses to catch drivers who
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 37-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that updates terminology in current state law and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities.
Photo by Ed Tauro
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 37-0, approved and sent to the House legislation that directs the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to implement a specific, burden-free, no-cost process for persons experiencing homelessness to obtain state identification cards.
By Bob Katzen
The House 149-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill to improve the delivery of public health services through enhanced collaboration between local boards of health and regional health districts.
By Bob Katzen
On Wednesday February 26, the House 120-31, approved a motion that set Friday, February 28, 2020 as the deadline for representatives to file amendments to H 4506, the $600 million tax hike bill to pay for
By Bob Katzen
The House 154-0, 37-0, approved a $122 million fiscal 2020 supplemental budget. Key provisions provide $15 million for heating energy assistance to help low-income seniors, working families and
By William Tauro
Nothing like a nice clear and crisp Sunday morning to be dodging an Uber taking a shortcut on the Somerville Bike Path.
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