Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and around the Square! Happy Birthday to Rob May, Alex Ruiz, Ken Foley, Susan Cranfill, Linda Rock Coutoumas, Leah Trasher, Larry Rogers, Paul Anderson, Jean Carozza Poole, John Diaz, Steve Pascucci, Kathy Webber, Virginia Hussey, Charlie Femino, Darlene Gorman, Melissa Cap, Annemarie Rooney, Libby Fulgione, Stephanie Muccini Burke, Mark Moss, Ron Tauro, Lorraine StThomas, John McCormack, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

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

These people are only a small part of the real underpaid workers here in Somerville. I am sure they are handling lots of virus stuff in those barrels. Same dangerous conditions the health care works have and other people who put themselves on the line for us.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Trash Collectors Only a Small Part of the Real Underpaid Workers →

Dear Editor,

We all know that smoking is harmful to one’s lungs. As our lives are disrupted by the coronavirus, this fact raises concerns about the damaging impact the coronavirus (COVID-19) may have on those who smoke or vape. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Now is an Important Time to Consider Quitting Smoking and Vaping →

Sanitation workers are still working during the coronavirus outbreak and they’re busier than ever. They deserve an extra big thank you as well.

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of James Reeves on his passing.

James was a wonderful person who had many friends here in Somerville and Medford and especially here at the Somerville/Medford News Weekly. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering James “Jim” Reeves →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Thomas J Simas on his passing.

Thomas J Simas, a Somerville High School graduate and friends to many of us here in Somerville will be sadly missed here in the city.

Obituary of Thomas J Simas Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Thomas J Simas →