Relief measure provides key stimulus funding to address budgetary shortfalls and assist individuals, families, and businesses hardest hit by COVID-19 Pandemic Continue reading Donato Announces House Passage of $1billion Supplemental Budget →

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 →

By William Tauro

With Somerville Police Chief Dave Fallon’s retirement announcement date to step down in December fast approaching, we are now hearing that one of the current deputy chiefs is being pressured to retire as well. Continue reading Somerville Deputy Police Chief Wars →

By Bob Katzen

The House 158-0, approved a bill that would grant additional tools to the State Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board to combat mosquito-borne illnesses including Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV). Continue reading HOW THE STATE IS COMBATING MOSQUITO CONTROL →

By Bob Katzen

The House 158-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would require the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to meet new reporting requirements and be more accountable. The department’s job is to keep children safe from abuse and neglect. Continue reading MORE ACCOUNTABILITY FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate approved 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. Continue reading ALLOW RESTAURANTS TO SELL HARD LIQUOR →

By Bob Katzen

The state Department of Unemployment Assistance announced that it has verified 58,616 fraudulent unemployment claims through June 20. The department has not yet released how much money was paid out in error. Continue reading MASS 58,616 FRAUDULENT UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS →

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 →

By Bob Katzen

Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) and Rep. Dan Sena (D-Acton) have filed a jobs bill to help residents economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading MASSACHUSETTS JOBS BILL FILED →

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 →

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 →