Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Is A Former Alderman/Attorney /Developor & His Mayoral Partner Trying to Sneak in a 91 Unit Developent at 28-44 Broadway? Must Attend Meeting August 4th

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

Please explain how this can be built? Seriously 91 units 26 parking spots and 85 bike spaces….

Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Is A Former Alderman/Attorney /Developor & His Mayoral Partner Trying to Sneak in a 91 Unit Developent at 28-44 Broadway? Must Attend Meeting August 4th

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, July 29, the 211th day of 2020 with 155 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:33 and sunset is @ 8:08. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are Mars, Neptune and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1588 – The English defeated the Spanish Armada in the Battle of Gravelines.

Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Somerville Thanking Little Sisters of the Poor With Farewell Drive By

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Photo:Former Mayor Gene Brune organized a Farewell Drive By “Thank You” for the Little Sisters of the Poor located at 186 Highland Avenue. The procession was led by Somerville Fire Department and Somerville Police Department Honor Guards with SFD Engine 7 and C3 participating. Shown below (L-R) Gene Brune & District Chief Jay Keane.

By Gene Brune

It was a sad day on Sunday when about 100 cars turned out to do a drive by at the home of The Little Sisters on Highland Ave. The drive by was lead by Police motorcycles, the Somerville Police and Fire Honor Guards, Fire Engine’s, Cataldo’s Ambulance Service, Bishop Reed, and about 100 cars all decorated with balloons donated by Susan and Joann Fontano, and signs thanking the Sisters for the 150 years of service to Somerville and greater Boston.

Continue reading Somerville Thanking Little Sisters of the Poor With Farewell Drive By

The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week

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Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and around the Square! Happy Birthday to Jimmy DelPonte, Joanne Gallo, Jake Connors, Bruce Rollins, Marisa Tauro, Salvatore Caruso, Erin Henry, Joey Kreimeyer, Cadence Brooke Medeiros, Sarah Gauthier, Michael Giso, Ray Robinson, Jason Dorant, Anne Collette Piques, Craig S Freni, Miriam Buda, John P. Ferranti, Bill Brouck, Mary Haley, Thomas Gouveia, Vivaldo Meneses, Anna Buonopane, Janice Delory, Linda Marie MC, Judy Hagerty Halloran, Jennie Aho, Edward Killoren, Mark Niedergang, Corey Norton, Doti Wedge-Metivier, David Bunton, Daniel Bowden, Patricia Parks Coleman, John Coyne, Gavin Tan, Michael Delicato, Robert Carnes, Mario Luis, Lenny Russel, Kay Camara , Jennifer Jones, Ernestina Cunha, Robert Leung, Rosemarie Sousa, Robert Leung, AcAc aka Anthony Cataldo, Charles Casella, Stephan Abele, Jack Walsh, Marlene Foster Bouchard, Giuseppe Albanese, Darlene DeFrancesco, Tommy O’Connor, Joseph Szulewski, Barbara Spindler, Charlie Gravell, Viviana Dragani, Margo Aalsh, Suzanne Lograsso, Paul Bellino, Mike Morrison, Jim Hughes, Dominic Marcellino, Camille Stiles, David Badger, Mark Tauro, Stephen Pesci Ferrara, Suzy Callan Scalezse, Ronnie Bagnera, Tony Cataldo and Nicholas Oliveira
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STATE APPROVES CHANGES IN POLICING

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By Bob Katzen

The House 93-66, approved a bill making changes in the state’s policing system. The measure creates a Police Officer Standards and Accreditation Committee (POSAC)—an independent state entity composed of law enforcement professionals, community members and racial justice advocates—to standardize the certification, training and decertification of police officers for misconduct including bias, conviction of a felony, submission of false timesheets and use of excessive force. Continue reading STATE APPROVES CHANGES IN POLICING

SMALL BREWERS/WHOLESALERS DISTRIBUTION DISPUTE RESOLVED

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By Bob Katzen

The Senate 40-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that supporters say will resolve a decade-long distribution dispute between beer brewers and wholesalers in the Bay State. The measure is a compromise that was reached by The Massachusetts Brewers Guild, representing craft breweries, and the Beer Distributors of Massachusetts Continue reading SMALL BREWERS/WHOLESALERS DISTRIBUTION DISPUTE RESOLVED

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL PLAQUE APPROVED

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By Bob Katzen

The Senate 40-0, approved a measure, already given the nod by the House in December 2019 providing for the installation and maintenance of a plaque in the House chamber containing a portion of the address which Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered to a joint convention of the Massachusetts House and Senate in April 1965. Continue reading MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL PLAQUE APPROVED

EXTEND MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS AND FORECLOSURES

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By Bob Katzen

Governor Charlie Baker extended the moratorium on most residential, commercial and nonprofit evictions and foreclosures for 60 days until October 17. The moratorium, approved by the Legislature and signed by Baker on April 20, was set to expire on August 18. The April law gave the governor the power to postpone the expiration in increments of up to 90 days. Continue reading EXTEND MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS AND FORECLOSURES

ALLOWING RESTAURANTS TO SELL HARD LIQUOR

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By Bob Katzen

Governor  Baker signed into law a bill that would allow restaurants to sell sealed containers of mixed drinks with take-out and delivery orders. A law passed in April allows restaurants and bars to sell limited quantities of beer and wine, in their original containers, with takeout and delivery orders. The order did not include mixed drinks. Continue reading ALLOWING RESTAURANTS TO SELL HARD LIQUOR

Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:My Response to Somerville Ward 7 Councilor Katjana Ballantyne About Tufts and Covid

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This is the most obsurd and dangerous idea yet and all about the adminstratiion and Tufts concern about the lack of revenue by students families instead of being focused on the safety of our neighborhoods. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:My Response to Somerville Ward 7 Councilor Katjana Ballantyne About Tufts and Covid

Town Halls on School District COVID-19 Planning Announced

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Four Town Halls to focus on Covid-19 Planning for Somerville Public Schools

SOMERVILLE, MA – The Somerville Public Schools and the City of Somerville will jointly host four online School Planning Town Halls (two in English, two multilingual) on local efforts to prepare for the 2020/2021 school year amid the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading Town Halls on School District COVID-19 Planning Announced

Sports Boycotts Over American Flag Growing Strong

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By Arthur Moore
Since sports players have started their kneeling protest there are many now protesting that as it is disrespectful to the American flag. People have been giving up watching or buying any products that are related to the NFL. And now for any sport that the players do not follow proper flag etiquette. I am 100% behind the boycott. Continue reading Sports Boycotts Over American Flag Growing Strong

SOMERVILLE/MEDFORD NEWS WEEKLY SPEAKUP LINE:PUBLIC’S HELP NEEDED TO IDENTIFY SOMERVILLE MAY 3RD BURGLARY-(Reward Offered)

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

Good morning Billy hope this is helpful to you and to me

May 3,2020
North St Somerville

While I went out shopping at 1:00 pm, my apartment was being robbed. It seemed as if the thief knew exactly where to go (my bedroom) where he stole most of my jewelry (VALUABLE and all of my SENTIMENTAL) ones given to me by my parents. Every time they would go to Italy, they would bring something home for me and this jewelry given to me as well as by my husband was now stolen from me. Continue reading SOMERVILLE/MEDFORD NEWS WEEKLY SPEAKUP LINE:PUBLIC’S HELP NEEDED TO IDENTIFY SOMERVILLE MAY 3RD BURGLARY-(Reward Offered)

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, July 22nd, the 204th day of 2020 with 162 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:26 and sunset is @ 8:14. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are Mars, Neptune and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1376 – The legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin leading rats out of town is said to have occurred on this date. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Are They Legally Beating the System or is Curtatone Playing Fitnesses Center Favoritism

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

Why is the Assembly Sports Club located at Assembly Row in Somerville the only gym allowed to be open in the city? Why aren’t the other Somerville gyms and fitness centers allowed to be open as well where I workout?
Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Are They Legally Beating the System or is Curtatone Playing Fitnesses Center Favoritism

An Interview with Stephen Wade

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In a world where DVD and CD sales have fallen off and a new generation embraces the Internet and free music, musician/author Stephen Wade has put together a one-disc, information-packed description of the banjo with music and word that is absolutely essential. Continue reading An Interview with Stephen Wade

The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week

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Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and around the Square! Happy Birthday to Drew Valera, Holly Hayes, Samantha Ravanis, Jake Sarver, Bianca Tauro, Katie Quinlan Gauthier, Mrs Cheung Choi, Kristen Glejzer, Anne-Marie Lyons, Mike James, Lillian Cole, John Buccelli, Millie Allwood, Cheryl Chaille Horan, Deborah Lawrence Ferragamo, David Furtado, Brian Doherty, Angela M Campbell, Terri Denton, DJ Fullerton, Margi Frattura, John Casey, John Northrup, Debbie Brune Cabral, Joanne Blundon, Sheila May Haines, Eddie Bevans, Chuck Frey, Dan Vaudo Jr, Patrice McClintic, Patricia Talbot, Ronny Aylward, Richard Joseph, Ed Farin, Michelle Price-Capone, Kim Adams, Jacqueline Harbinson-Lamb, Frank Tello Jr, Joan Campo McKenna, Caroline Collarusso, Carol Powers, Karen Roccz , John Bun Kelly, Ada Lam, Jacques Fleury, Remington Swinson, Peter Petruzziello, Justin Klekota, Kristin Davis, Anne T. Zaya, Jason Dorant, David W. Somero, Doc D’Errico, John Serpico, Ella Almas Dion, Kaitlin McGovern, Ron Racca, Bobby Biagiotti and Mark A Tocci

Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week

Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Are City Officials Forgetting To Tell Somerville Seniors Something About A life Threatening Deadly Problem?

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

Recently Somerville city officials handed out several bottles of “Blumen Hand Sanitizer” to hundreds of Somerville seniors as a kind gesture/political stunt opportunity. The city distributed the toxic product not knowing that the hand sanitizer is defective and contains undeclared amounts of Methonol and the city is trying to figure out the best way to tell the public without creating a citywide panic. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Are City Officials Forgetting To Tell Somerville Seniors Something About A life Threatening Deadly Problem?

A TAVOLA RESTAURANT WINCHESTER OPEN FOR OUTDOOR PATIO DINING & TAKEOUT ORDERS: (781)729-1040 34 CHURCH STREET WINCHESTER

“Without all of the hustle and bustle of heading into Boston, why not just head locally right in Winchester at TAVOLA RESTAURANT where a little piece of Italy is waiting for you!”
Continue reading A TAVOLA RESTAURANT WINCHESTER OPEN FOR OUTDOOR PATIO DINING & TAKEOUT ORDERS: (781)729-1040 34 CHURCH STREET WINCHESTER

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, July 18, the 200th day of 2020 with 166 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:23 and sunset is @ 8:17. 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: 0064 – The Great Fire of Rome began. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Stolen Somerville News Weekly Newspaper Thief Bagged & Shamed

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By William Tauro

Last week at 7:30 AM one morning, an off duty Massachusetts State Trooper was getting coffee at 7:30 AM at Dunkin’ Donuts on Middlesex Avenue in Somerville. He was astonished when he witnessed a lady opening a Somerville News Weekly news box and taking out a full stack of just under one hundred newspapers and then walking away with them.

Continue reading Stolen Somerville News Weekly Newspaper Thief Bagged & Shamed

The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week

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The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and around the Square! Happy Birthday to Alexia Ferreira, Gina Frauneni, Kelly Clark, Paul DeSantis, Chris Fiore, Jerry Sears, John Grimes, Linda Sauer McSorley, Ed Farinato, Janeen Mobilia, Gerly Adrien, Joe E Vanessa, Sissy Doherty, Linda Brietzke, Renee Santangelo, Rob Assarian, Jacky Normile, Jason Laporta, Tommy Colon, Robbie Harts, Donna Langill, Anne Vigorito, Corinne Brune Dellanno, Jeannie Casazza, Michael Alsup, Stephen M Post, Mike Jarjaura, Georgia Cutulle Okerholm, David Lucker, Mary Collette Shannon, Paul Burke, Susan Martini Bratton, Santi Grullon, Lesley Conway, Steve Soares, Junior Lacriox, Louie Direnzo, Mark McCabe, Eileen Costa, Kenny Manzi, Ken Goodwin, Christine Desrochers-Broderick, Mike Cohen, Marc Zappulla, Orlando Maffucci, Paul Valentino Sr, Delio Susi Sr, Michelle McCallem Dasilva, Margaret Menard, Al Rose, Debra O’Brien, William O’Brien, Peter Kerger, Kathleen Burak, Joe Cottier, Dianne DesRoches, Andre Green, Cheryl Cottis Ricci, Happy 14th Birthday to Harleigh Marie LaRose and Happy 93rd Birthday to Charlie Siciliano
Sent in by our readers!

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Increase Funding for the Somerville Police Department

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By Arthur Moore

Photo by William Tauro

It is time we realize it is time to increase the funding for the Somerville Police Department. For those of us who live here in this city we need the best line of defense we can get against the criminal element. When a problem occurs 911 is the number we call for help. Every single day 24 hours a day someone is there to answer the call. Continue reading Increase Funding for the Somerville Police Department

INVESTIGATE AND REVIEW BAY STATE’S RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

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By Bob Katzen

Sen. Eric Lesser (D-Longmeadow) and Rep. Jon Santiago (D-Boston) of Boston have filed legislation creating a commission that would review the Bay State’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak and make recommendations on how Massachusetts can better prepare in the future. Continue reading INVESTIGATE AND REVIEW BAY STATE’S RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Somerville: Keep an Eye on Your Mailbox: Vote by Mail Ballot Applications Are Coming

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All Massachusetts voters will be able to vote by mail in both the September 1 State primary and the November 3 general election this year. By July 15, the Secretary of State will mail all eligible voters (who have not already requested an absentee ballot) a vote by mail ballot application. Continue reading Somerville: Keep an Eye on Your Mailbox: Vote by Mail Ballot Applications Are Coming

Somerville to Delay Phase 3 Open Date Until July 20

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Phase 3 Business and Gatherings in Somerville to Reopen July 20

Guidelines and requirements for reopening to be announced

SOMERVILLE, MA – Phase 3 Step 1 business establishments in Somerville will be allowed to reopen on Monday, July 20, assuming all safety protocols are met. New indoor and outdoor gathering guidelines will also go into effect on July 20 with additional restrictions beyond those imposed by the State. Continue reading Somerville to Delay Phase 3 Open Date Until July 20

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, July 12, the 194th day of 2020 with 172 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:18 and sunset is @ 8:21. 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: 1096 – Crusaders under Peter the Hermit reached Sofia, Bulgaria. There they met their Byzantine escort, which brought them safely the rest of the way to Constantinople. by August 1. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:911 Dispatcher’s Lives Matter

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

For those who wish to defund the police. Can you explain to me why police and 911 operators have been coming to work daily since covid 19 started and civilians work in domestic violence, detail office, crime analysis and computers have been allowed to stay home. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:911 Dispatcher’s Lives Matter

Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Justifiable Deeds Go Unappreciated, Unjustifiable (politically connected) Deeds Get Pay Raises/Bonuses

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

I’m reading your prior article correctly, the Deputy Chiefs are receiving a $10K pay raise. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Justifiable Deeds Go Unappreciated, Unjustifiable (politically connected) Deeds Get Pay Raises/Bonuses

Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Somerville City Council unanimously voted to cut the fleet manager position

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Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speak Up Line,

I wasn’t sure if you were aware that the Director of Fleet Management Ron Bonney, his wife Iwana Bonney, a research doctor at Tufts Medical is on the Somerville Redevelopment Authority! Talk about a conflict tenfold! Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Somerville City Council unanimously voted to cut the fleet manager position

Looking For Public’s Help In Identifying Somerville Vandal

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Looking for the public’s help in identifying this vandal from June 28th on College Avenue in Somerville.  This is a video of the vandal carrying a green laundry sack who then goes into a private driveway and scratching the word “pig” into a victim’s truck because the victim’s daughter is a police officer and lives there. Continue reading Looking For Public’s Help In Identifying Somerville Vandal

The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week

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Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and around the Square! Happy Birthday to Cindy Hickey, Mayor Gene Brune, Lucia Jorge, Mary Sullivan, Steve Simard, Mama DiRusso, Kimberly Haines, Jason Brewer, Daniela Nagel, Gayle Baldasaro, Mrs. Clifford, Arete Pascucci, David Deveney, Lois O’Brien, Lance Covert, William Tauro, Mike Cirella, Frederick Federico, Mark Verderber, Jeff Whalen, Carol Parrella, Chris Coughlin, Karen Nooch Egidio, Robert Wallace, Bill Harland, Joe Spinosa, Tim O’Malley, John Aube, Mark Healey, Paul Kouroyen, Linda Tabbi-Dunn, Charles Zammuto, Mary Walker, Laura A Frisoli, Ronnie White Jr., Monica Deleon, Maria TK, Dan Strange, Kristen Ross, Daniel Sullivan, Ed Byrne, John Monte, John Stamatakis, Bill Slason, Robert Bent, Frank Augello, J Rod, Michael Terrio, Michean Seumas, Joseph Szulewski, Margaret Power, Dom DeVito, Mary Lorden, Denise Baker, Ryan Rucki, James Burdulis, Tony Scaparotti, Joan Spartichino, Anthony DePinto, Charlie Zammuto and Happy 4th Birthday to Angelina Miele
Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week

Representative Barber Files Bill to Protect Families Receiving Long-Term Care Services

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New Bill Would Temporarily Halt MassHealth Estate Recovery during COVID Pandemic

BOSTON– Representative Christine P. Barber of Somerville and Medford has filed new legislation to protect the family members of people who have received long-term care services through MassHealth during the COVID-19 pandemic, partnering with Senator Jo Comerford of Northampton. Continue reading Representative Barber Files Bill to Protect Families Receiving Long-Term Care Services

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, July 06, the 188th day of 2020 with 178 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:13 and sunset is @ 8:24. 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: 1483 – King Richard III of England was crowned. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

EXTEND THE EVICTION MORATORIUM

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By Bob Katzen

State Representatives Mike Connolly (D-Cambridge) and Kevin Honan (D-Boston) and Sen. Patricia Jehlen (D-Somerville) filed bills last week that would extend the current moratorium on evictions and foreclosures for failure to pay until one year after Governor Baker lifts the COVID-19 state of emergency. The proposals also freezes rents for the same period of time and creates a fund to aid those unable to pay housing costs due to the pandemic. Continue reading EXTEND THE EVICTION MORATORIUM

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, July 03, the 185th day of 2020 with 181 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:12 and sunset is @ 8:25. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are Mars, Neptune and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1608 – The city of Quebec was founded by Samuel de Champlain. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Defunding The Police, Not Such A Smart Idea,Ya Think?

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“ City Councilors meeting minutes defund housing police”

Matt McLaughlin and Jesse Clingon Councillor of Ward 4 place a motion item 18 to eliminate the Somerville Housing Police at the June 11 th meeting. While the guns at the Mystics have been firing since early last year. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Defunding The Police, Not Such A Smart Idea,Ya Think?

Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Davis Square Has Become the Newest Summer #@&#hole! Bon appétit

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Updated:Exactly 43 minutes of posting this article, the Somerville DPW had the eyesore all cleaned up! Thank you Somerville DPW for another job well done! The shopkeeper and it’s customers who made the mess in the first place should take responsibility on their own and not have to depend on other people to clean their mess!A2D679A1-F92E-4BFE-B463-4F7583A6CE15

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

Davis Square looks like a #@#%hole on this first summer Wednesday of July! How are people supposed to eat outside with this trash all over the sidewalk? Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Davis Square Has Become the Newest Summer #@&#hole! Bon appétit