The City of Somerville will hold a virtual information session and public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 water and sewer rates on Thursday, June 11. Continue reading Information Session and Public Hearing on FY2021 Water and Sewer Rates, June 11 →

Somerville — Catia Sharp, a candidate for the seat to be vacated by Representative Denise Provost, today filed a formal objection with the Ballot Law Commission requesting an inquiry into Erika Uyterhoeven’s eligibility to appear on the ballot in the 27th Middlesex district in the September 1st primary.
Continue reading Sharp Questions Uyterhoeven’s Eligibility to Run for House Seat →

Top two photos:by Rosalee Zammuto
Bottom photos:by Andy McGrath Continue reading This Weekend Protester Photos From Around Somerville →

By Bob Katzen

The House 16-139, rejected an amendment that would allow voters to register to vote at the polls on Election Day. Under current law, a person must register at least 20 days before the date of the election. Continue reading ELECTION DAY REGISTRATION →

By Bob Katzen

Despite the serious times and the state facing several crises, a total of 125 incumbent Republican and Democratic legislators will face no major party challenger in either the Sept. 1 primary election or the Nov. 3 general election. Continue reading MOST HOUSE AND SENATE INCUMBENTS ARE UNCHALLENGED →

By Bob Katzen

The Labor and Workforce Development Committee accepted written and video testimony on a bill that would create a legal presumption that any COVID-19 diagnosis of a front-line health worker is work-related. Continue reading FRONT LINE HEALTH WORKERS BILL →

By Bob Katzen

The seven justices of the state’s SJC penned an open letter to members of the Judiciary and attorneys across the state. Here are some excerpts:

“The events of the last few months have reminded us of what African Americans know all too well: that too often, by too many, black lives are not treated with the dignity and respect accorded to white lives. Continue reading SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT (SJC) WEIGHS IN →

Photo by William Tauro

By Bob Katzen

A bill filed last week by Sen. Diana DiZoglio (D-Methuen) would allow restaurants to sell sealed containers of mixed drinks with take-out and delivery orders. Continue reading MASS TO ALLOW RESTAURANTS TO SELL HARD LIQUOR →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, June 07, the 159th day of 2020 with 207 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:07 and sunset is @ 8:18. 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: 1494 – Spain and Portugal divided the new lands they had discovered between themselves. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →