Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’sFirefighters Memorial Sunday has been postponed. Continue reading Somerville Firefighters Local 76 Updates: Firefighters Memorial Sunday Postponed →

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

What would these liberal progressives do if a riot took place in Somerville and destroyed personal and public property?

Of course, I wouldn’t want that to happen because many of my friends are police officers, but I wonder what Joe and the city council would do. Would he order a stand down? Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:What Would Curtatone Do If Riots Hit Home? →

 

By Arthur Moore

It appears this may just be the time for this. Defying state and country guidelines in this devastating time of the virus for no reason is certainly a big reason we should be considering this test. But killing off the small business sector just defies all logic and common sense.

Continue reading Is Competency Testing for Mayors an Option? →

“This week I was outraged, saddened, and then outraged again by the killing of George Floyd, who died begging for his life as a police officer knelt on his neck. Mr. Floyd joins the far too long list of black Americans who have been killed because they were black. Continue reading Statement from Mayor Curtatone on the killing of George Floyd: →

By Arthur Moore

After reading Mr. Tauro’s article on Union Square I wanted to address the problems. After my long experiences with Winter Hill I Know first hand that it is out of the hands of the people here. The city council has no bearing in this. They have no power over this. Continue reading The End of Somerville As A City →

By William Tauro

Since this pandemic hit us in March, the City of Somerville has lost a great amount of anticipated revenue on building permits alone that Mayor Curtatone was banking on to fuel  his taxpayer funded out of control spending spree. Continue reading Somerville’s Changing Dynamics and Future Up For Grabs To Highest Bidders →

With more than $2 million in CARES Act funds on the way for COVID-19 relief, City earmarks most for tenants in need

SOMERVILLE, MA – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone today announced an additional $1.5 million in rental assistance for Somerville residents experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading Somerville Announces Additional $1.5 Million for Rental Assistance →

The City of Somerville’s newly formed Memorialization Committee, which will name public assets like buildings, streets, and parks, is accepting applications for two resident positions. Continue reading Somerville Memorialization Committee Seeks Two Resident Members →

Compliant Safety Plans, and adherence to State safety guidelines required;

Blow-drying initially prohibited as safety remains under review

SOMERVILLE, MA – After a collaborative effort by Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, local salon and barbershop owners, the Somerville Board of Health, and City staff, a reopening timeline and safety requirements are now in place for Somerville hair service providers. Continue reading Collaborative Process Between City & Local Proprietors Sets Higher Safety Standards and June 1 Reopening Date for Somerville Salons & Barber Shops →

Washington Street Bridge/Underpass near McGrath Highway to Reopen May 31
Broadway Bridge in Ball Square Scheduled to Reopen First Week of June Continue reading Green Line Extension to Reopen Broadway & Washington Street Bridges →

City buildings will remain closed to the public beyond Monday, June 1. In the coming weeks, some City offices may begin to reopen for in-person business. More details will be shared as they become available. Continue reading Somerville City Buildings to Remain Closed to the Public →

“FROM MY HEART TO YOURS”
WINS BEST DOCUMENTARY
BY THE ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY MEDIA

Video production by Somerville Media Center
focuses on the local impact of the opioid crisis

[SOMERVILLE, MA – June 1, 2020] SMC is pleased and honored to announce that it won Best Documentary in the Access Professional Category of the Alliance for Community Media Hometown Awards for the documentary “From My Heart to Yours”. Continue reading SMC Documentary on Opioid Crisis Wins Hometown Media Award →

On 05/25/2020 at 08:44 PM, the Somerville Police Department received several reports of gunfire in the area of Greenville Street and Boston Street. When officers arrived on scene they located evidence indicating that numerous shots had been fired at an occupied vehicle. Continue reading Suspect Sketch: Somerville Police Seeking Suspect in Shots Fired into Occupied Vehicle Incident →

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

Having parking problems with the construction worker from the Somerville High School project. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Mayor’s Office Gives Out 200 Green Parking Tags To Construction Project →

By William Tauro

Why is the mayor of Somerville and our Somerville City Councilors destroying businesses in Union Square by not allowing customers to park at local businesses? Continue reading Somerville Union Square Business Owners Get Final Nail In Their Coffins →

“Harley” went missing on 05/26/20 in the area of Stickney Ave. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates: MISSING CAT →

Our sincere condolences thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Salvatore “Johnny” Sillari on his passing.

Salvatore “Johnny” Sillari was a wonderful man and friends to many of us here in Somerville where he will be sadly missed. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Salvatore “Johnny” Sillari →

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

You did a great job assisting in getting the Salvation Army to get off their ass’s and taking responsibility and cleaning their mess. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Goodwill Store Davis Square Needs To Clean Their Mess →

By William Tauro

During this week’s May 28th Somerville City Council Meeting, President of the Somerville City Council Matt McLaughlin’s quote unquote who states on a televised city council virtual meeting “Systemic Corruption Begins at the Top Down.” Continue reading Systemic Corruption Begins at the Top Down in Somerville →

By Arthur Moore

While the rest of the state opens up some business to help start to get things back to normal Somerville is lagging so very far behind. I have talked to hair dressers in other cities and they have already learned what and how to do things to keep things as safe as possible. In these desperate times why are so far behind? Continue reading Somerville Drops the Ball Once Again →

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

During this pandemic with all the restaurants closed and the rats not eating in dumpsters, the rat festation is doubling due to the escovating with the Somerville Greenline project the rats are scattering elsewhere to eat. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Plastic Trash Bins vs Metal Trash Cans →

Bill, I don’t know if your looking for this kind of info but FYI the school Custodians have been back to work full time since May 11th, 40 hours a week. They are doing their regular summer shut down work. I don’t know how the mayor can justify keeping the rest of Somerville closed. Even to this day the barber shops, bars,  restaurants and even churches still remain closed. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Dictator Curtatone Has Spoken →

By Arthur Moore

It is so hard to believe that giving churches only 10 people to make a congregation was even a remotely an intelligent idea. As per previous statements it can only mean getting his honor the mayor his picture in the paper again. Continue reading Somerville Makes Religion a 10 →

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

The Farmers Market can open in the city of Somerville but restaurants with outside seating cannot open nor barber shops cannot open and neither can all nail salons or restaurants cannot open are you f****** kidding me? Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Mayor Open Up City Enough Is Enough! →

By Arthur Moore

After Memorial Day I see our traffic is starting to build up. Now Broadway is having occasional backups even with the light traffic. And now they are playing around with a shared street program to further make things more difficult and at a time when most cities are concentrating on the virus problem and reopening safely. Continue reading Automobiles, Somerville and the Virus →