Washington St. bridge still flooding…..
2 years of work for what? 2 years of closure for what? Maybe drains are stuffed with the millions of wasted dollars..
Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Somerville’s Washington Street Bridge Still a Wash →

By Michael Diotisalvi

The Somerville Auxiliary Fire/Cert Team was requested this past Sunday night to the Norwood Hospital Continue reading Somerville Auxiliary Fire/Cert Team Helps Out Norwood Hospital During Flooding →

Strong local tax base, long-game fiscal management & strategic cuts enable City to avoid austerity measures;

$1.6 million allocated for new Racial and Social Justice investments funded in part via $750,000 in funds diverted from Somerville Police budget Continue reading Mayor Curtatone Submits FY2021 Budget with Belt-Tightening, But No Cuts to Services and No Layoffs →

SOMERVILLE, MA – Applications for this coming fiscal year’s Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds and the fiscal year 2021 Community Preservation Plan, which sets the funding allocations and priorities for the year, are now available. An estimated $630,000 is available for projects that preserve Somerville’s historic resources and/or expand and improve our parks and recreation land.

Continue reading Applications Available for Fiscal Year 2021 Community Preservation Act Funding Eligibility Determination Forms due July 17 at 4:30 p.m. →

SOMERVILLE, MA – The City of Somerville was named a 2019 Tree City USA award winner for the 25th time by the Arbor Day Foundation in recognition of the City’s commitment to urban forest management. Continue reading Somerville Named a Tree City USA and Growth Award Winner by the Arbor Day Foundation →

This summer is predicted to be hotter than normal and COVID-19 is making it more important than ever to be able to safely cool down at home. Continue reading Somerville Seeking Donations of New Air-Conditioning Units and Fans for Seniors in Need →

By Bob Katzen

The House 158-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would provide $1.1 billion to cover expenses related to response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading $1.1 BILLION FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE →

By Bob Katzen

The House 158-0, approved an amendment that would make Juneteenth Independence Day an official state holiday. Continue reading MAKE JUNETEENTH A STATE HOLIDAY →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House a bill sponsors say will increase access to health care, protect patients and enhance quality care. Continue reading INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 38-0, approved an amendment that would require the Health Policy Commission to report on the adverse effects suffered after the closure of any essential services at a hospital. The amendment also would require an examination of the efficacy of existing standards and requirements intended to maintain such essential services. Continue reading CLOSURE OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES AT A HOSPITAL →

By Bob Katzen

Governor  Charlie Baker announced that the annual sales tax-free weekend will take place the weekend of August 29-30. In 2018, the Legislature approved, and Baker signed into law, legislation that made the tax-free weekend an annual event. Continue reading SALES TAX-FREE HOLIDAY WILL TAKE PLACE AUGUST 29-30 →

By Bob Katzen

The House in March and the Senate in early June, approved proposals that included $300 million in Chapter 90 funding for cities and towns for the maintenance, repair and improvement of local roads and bridges. Continue reading $200 MILLION FOR LOCAL ROADS AND BRIDGES →