Congratulations to Mayor Joe Curtaphony who spent over $15,000-Plus of hardened taxpayer dollars to paint Black Lives Matter (BLM) in bright yellow letters on this past weekend’s Saturday and Sunday. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:BLM Paint Job Runs
Monthly Archives: September 2020
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, September 30, the 273rd day of 2020 with 93 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:40 and sunset is @ 6:27. 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: 1399 – Henry Bolingbroke became the King of England as Henry IV.
September 29th, 2020 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
September 29th, 2020 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
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Former Local Somerville Resident Does Good for Jimmy Fund
Ted’s former baseball camp
hits a home run for Jimmy Fund
Alumni and friends of the former Ted Williams Baseball Camp in Lakeville raised almost $6,000 for the Jimmy Fund this summer. Continue reading Former Local Somerville Resident Does Good for Jimmy Fund
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 in the square! Happy Birthday to Jacob Else, David Maiocco, Andrew Zafaris, Helen-Bill Gioiosa, Michelle Petruzziello, Erin Hennessey, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Somerville Remembering Catherine M. “Kerry” (McHugh) Foley
Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Catherine Foley on her passing.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering Catherine M. “Kerry” (McHugh) Foley
Somerville Remembering James M. Straticos
Our sincere condolences thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of James M. Straticos on his passing.
James M. Straticos was a great guy with many friends here in Somerville where he will be sadly missed. Continue reading Somerville Remembering James M. Straticos
Letter from the Editor: Unions Protesting Somerville City Hall & Assembly Row
By William Tauro
Looks like I’m not the only one that smells a rat! This past Wednesday, Unions protesting at city hall as well as at Assembly Row fighting for what’s right and accusing the Mayor of favoritism and payoffs! Continue reading Letter from the Editor: Unions Protesting Somerville City Hall & Assembly Row
“Coming 2021” It’s in the Book!
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Adam ACKERLY (Assault w/ Dangerous Weapon)
On September 21, 2020, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol of Assembly Row. At 10:34pm, I was dispatched to Earl’s Kitchen located at 698 Assembly Row for an Assault involving a knife. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Adam ACKERLY (Assault w/ Dangerous Weapon)
Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Lennox PIERRE-LOUIS (Receive Stolen MV, Resisting Arrest) & Michael KILLOREN (SPD Warrants)
The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident #20045638:
On Wednesday, September 23, 2020, I was working in the Somerville Police Drug Unit as Delta-18. During the night, we were running surveillance in the area of the La Quinta Hotel. While I was parked in the Dunkin Donuts Parking Lot, located on Middlesex Avenue, I observed a red station wagon, bearing Massachusetts registration XXXX, pull in and park. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Lennox PIERRE-LOUIS (Receive Stolen MV, Resisting Arrest) & Michael KILLOREN (SPD Warrants)
Deadline Extended – Somerville Residents Sought for Mayor’s Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change
Mayor Curtatone is seeking Somerville residents with a background in state/federal climate and environmental policy or community outreach to serve on the Mayor’s Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change (CEUCC). The CEUCC advises the City and the Continue reading Deadline Extended – Somerville Residents Sought for Mayor’s Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change
Somerville Two Public Hearings on Zoning Enforcement on September 30
Members of the public are invited to attend and speak at two Public Hearings on Wednesday, September 30, at 6 p.m. both regarding the processes for enforcing zoning requirements. Continue reading Somerville Two Public Hearings on Zoning Enforcement on September 30
Somerville Community Meeting: Washington St. Bus & Bike Lane Pilot
Virtual Meeting to Discuss Plans to Add Quick-Build Bus & Bike Lanes on Washington Street, October 7
Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 City Councilor J.T. Scott, and City staff invite you to a virtual community meeting to discuss a pilot project that would install quick-build bus and bike lanes this fall on Washington Street between Beacon Street and Union Square.
Continue reading Somerville Community Meeting: Washington St. Bus & Bike Lane Pilot
Somerville Important Deadlines and Dates for the November 3 General Election
SOMERVILLE, MA – Whether you plan to vote by mail, in person during early voting, or in person on Election Day, there are several upcoming deadlines and important dates you should be aware of for the Tuesday, November 3, general election.
Continue reading Somerville Important Deadlines and Dates for the November 3 General Election
Somerville Council on Aging Updates
$122 MILLION SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET
By Bob Katzen
The House 154-0, Senate 37-0, approved a $122 million fiscal 2020 supplemental budget. Key provisions provide $15 million for heating energy assistance to help low-income seniors, working families and other households pay winter heating bills. Continue reading $122 MILLION SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET
ALLOW THE STATE TO BORROW BILLIONS OF DOLLARS
By Bob Katzen
The House 157-0, Senate 38-0, approved a bill that would authorize the state treasurer to borrow billions of dollars needed to keep the state running through the end of June. Continue reading ALLOW THE STATE TO BORROW BILLIONS OF DOLLARS
$200 MILLION FOR LOCAL ROADS AND BRIDGES
By Bob Katzen
The House 159-0, Senate 39-0, reduced from $300 MILLIONto $200 million 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
MAKE IT EASIER TO VOTE BY MAIL
By Bob Katzen
The House 155-1, Senate 39-0, approved a bill that would direct Secretary of State Bill Galvin to send applications for a mail-in ballot to every registered voter by July 15 for the September 1 primary and by September 14 for the November 3 general election.
FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
By Bob Katzen
The House 159-0, Senate 39-0, approved a bill making it a crime to perform female genital mutilation on anyone under the age of 18. Offenders would be subject to up to five years in state prison; or a fine of up to $10,000 and up to 2.5 years in a house of correction. Continue reading FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
BAKER ACTIVATES NATIONAL GUARD
By Bob Katzen
Gov. Baker signed an order activating members of the Massachusetts National Guard. Continue reading BAKER ACTIVATES NATIONAL GUARD
HIGH SCHOOL VIDEO CONTEST ON HANDS-FREE DRIVING
By Bob Katzen
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced its seventh annual high school video contest. This year, high school students are invited to write and produce a 30-60 second video that focuses on the hands-free driving law that prohibits drivers, except on-duty public safety personnel, Continue reading HIGH SCHOOL VIDEO CONTEST ON HANDS-FREE DRIVING
MASSACHUSETTS STEM WEEK 2020 IS OCTOBER 19 – 23
By Bob Katzen
The Executive Office of Education and the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Advisory Council announced its third annual STEM week designed to boost the interest, awareness and ability for all learners to envision themselves in STEM education and employment opportunities.
Continue reading MASSACHUSETTS STEM WEEK 2020 IS OCTOBER 19 – 23
EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT FINANCING A COLLEGE EDUCATION
By Bob Katzen
The Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) announced a six-week blitz of online webinars to answer questions and provide guidance about paying for higher education. An on-demand webinar will also be available on MEFA’s website for anyone unable to attend a live event. The webinars are currently underway and will go through November 5. Continue reading EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT FINANCING A COLLEGE EDUCATION