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 intoxicated, I would note that Mr. Atwell’s license is also suspended. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: RE: Edward ATWELL (OUI Liquor 2nd Offense, Op MV with License Suspended) →

“Scout” went missing on 4/11/20 from the area of Highland Road. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates: MISSING CAT →

Order goes into effect Wednesday, April 29; Grace period will be granted to allow community time to comply

Monday, April 27, 2020
“It’s encouraging how many residents are already wearing masks, and we will work with understanding to help others do so as well.” –Chief of Police David Fallon Continue reading Somerville Requires Mask or Face Covering in All Indoor and Outdoor Public Spaces →

Cherish Health and Health eVillages Launch Partnership at Veterans Center by Mitigating COVID-19 and Impact of Long-Term Health Conditions Continue reading Biosensor Pilot at Somerville Veterans Home to Support Vulnerable Residents →

Plan Includes Testing Partnership with Cambridge Health Alliance that Opens Free Testing to All Residents With and Without Symptoms Continue reading Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone Launches COVID-19 Mitigation Plan with Community-Wide Testing, Tracking, Contact Tracing, and Safe Social Isolation Plan →

Help Caroline, Rayla and Helen get on the ballot with your signature below. Fighting for you! Continue reading Unenrolled and Republican Voters – HELP US GET ON THE BALLOT →

7th Congressional District – Rayla Campbell
To Nominate Rayla, go to: https://www.raylaforcongress.com/

Where is the 7th Congressional District?

Chelsea, Everett, Milton: Precincts 1, 5, and 10, Randolph, Somerville Continue reading Rayla U.S. Congress →

2020 has been an unprecedented year. Many of us have suffered great losses, but we still maintain our resiliency as Americans. We carry the American spirit. I am asking you to help me qualify for the Congressional ballot. Due to a court decision we are allowed to collect signatures electronically. I need 1500 signatures by May 5th in order to qualify. This is a major undertaking so please sign electronically by clicking Continue reading Caroline Colarusso For Congress →

Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan has announced the launch of a new dedicated text line for victims. This line will provide victims with direct access to a victim witness advocate via text message. Continue reading Middlesex District Attorney’s Office Launches Non-Emergency Text Line for Victims →

Probationary Firefighters Randy Oliver and Daniel Roche successfully graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy on Friday, April 24, 2020. Continue reading Somerville Fire Department Recruits Graduate →

By Bob Katzen

The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker a bill that would authorize a notary public to notarize documents via electronic video conferencing in real time as long as both the notary and each principal involved in the transaction are physically located within Massachusetts. Continue reading STATE TO ALLOW VIRTUAL NOTARY PUBLIC →

By Bob Katzen

The House and Senate approved and sent to the governor a bill to improve the delivery of public health services through enhanced collaboration between local boards of health and regional health districts. Continue reading IMPROVEMENTS TO LOCAL AND REGIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM →