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
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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
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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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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.
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
By Bob Katzen
Gov. Baker signed an order activating members of the Massachusetts National Guard. Continue reading BAKER ACTIVATES NATIONAL GUARD
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
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
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
By Bob Katzen
The Baker Administration officials announced that the state’s “Stop the Spread” initiative has extended free COVID-19 testing through October 31 in 18 high priority communities across the state including Brockton, Chelsea, Everett, Fall River, Framingham, Holyoke, Lawrence, Lynn, Marlborough, Methuen, New Bedford, Randolph, Revere, Salem, Saugus, Springfield, Winthrop and Worcester.
By Bob Katzen
Secretary of State Bill Galvin announced that for the first time in Massachusetts history, registered voters can apply for a mail ballot online through the secretary of state’s website at http://www.MailMyBallotMA.com
Continue reading REGISTERED VOTERS CAN APPLY FOR A MAIL BALLOT ONLINE
By Arthur Moore
My own opinion is that it stems from parents and is passed down. That is the place we need to stop it. It still exist here in Somerville but in my years here it has decreased. It is going to take many years yet before the possibility of it being gone can be accomplished. Continue reading Ending Racism In Somerville
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By William Tauro
This is your hard earned tax dollars carelessly at work in Magoun Square in Somerville this past Saturday morning! This stunt is probably costing the taxpayers of Somerville about $1000 an hour just for police details alone where the officers were forced into doing this detail. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Somerville’s Magoun Square Gets a Facelift at Taxpayers Expense Again
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Off the record:I was just trying checking out the credibility of this message that was supposedly sent out by Joe Curtatone on Wednesday to all parents of Somerville students, but unfortunately I confirmed that it’s 100% accurate and true! Totally disrespectful to our law-enforcement and community!
Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:The Mayor’s Message to the People Causing Uprest Enticing More Unneeded Problems
This very friendly cat was found early this morning(09/26/20) in the area of Cedar St and Clyde St. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates: FOUND CAT
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
I was told that the city will be blocking off several squares tomorrow so that the terrorists can paint BLM on the streets?
During the months of May and June, the Somerville Police received multiple reports of larceny of plants from various locations around the Winter Hill area. It was suspected by property owners that the thief would strike at night and would pull plants out of the ground from home gardens. Continue reading Somerville Police Department Updates: Multiple Plant Thefts
By Arthur Moore
Now that people are driving more due to the virus our roads are much more congested than usual to the point of having long lines of traffic now due to both the virus and the city implementing changes to help us, NOT! Broadway Winter Hill is brutal once again. Backups during the day and weekends. No need of this as the road changes implemented last year that didn’t work when they did this and it still does not work for everyone. Continue reading Somerville Needs Huge Donation of Expectorants
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
I have to make neighbors aware in the city especially wards 5 and 6. In the absence of our elected officials doing something for the community other than running around trying to elect others to office. I guess they forgot all politics is local? Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Crime in Wards 5 + 6 Somerville
Our sincere condolences thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Warren Chaille on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Warren A. Chaille
When confronted by police, defendant shot at officer
BOSTON – A Rhode Island man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for the May 1, 2019 armed bank robbery in Somerville that resulted in shots fired.
Daniel Rosado, 32, of Providence, R.I., was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Leo T. Sorokin to 17 years in prison and five years of supervised release. In February 2020, Rosado pleaded guilty to one count of armed bank robbery, one count of brandishing and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Continue reading Rhode Island Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Somerville Armed Bank Robbery
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Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and in the square! Happy Birthday to Marsha Hamel McGlashing, Thomas Doherty, Felicia Forgione, Katie Winters, Emma Labrecque, João L. M. Lopes, Dan Hamel, Robert W Hickey, Debra O’Connor, Paul Grassia, Maureen Lundy, Bernie Krumis, Ellie A Stolp Manning, Bonnie Curran, Robert Liberatore, Jacob Else, Michael Ray, Mark Alston-Follansbee, Timothy Shwartz, Peder Acres, Sandy Murphy Starfish Mattson, Sharon Cosgro, Kristen Cassidy McCormick, John Nicoll, Teresa Paribello, Irene Reni Macarelli, Christina Ferguson, Jim Vargas, James Caggiano, Jimmy Bellino, Joell Johns, Michele Lynn Salvi, Jim Devereaux, Susan D’Angelo, Kathy Maggiacomo, Aida Maia, Jo-Ann Crosby, Dan Ruccolo, Christopher Dube, Anthony Masci, Tracy Celli, Kelsey Norton, Jesse Ribeiro, Martin Polignone, David Tanner, Dylan DaSilva, Anthony Moneiro, Dante Sabatino, Happy 12th Birthday to Brendan Wahlberg, Happy 89th Birthday to Mr. Nunes, Happy 91st Birthday to Ruth Jordan and Happy 95th Birthday to Aunt Merces, and Happy 9th Birthday to Lilly
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The Dilboy VFW Post 529 in Davis Square area is holding a blood drive on September 24, 1:00 to 6:00 PM and September 25., 12:00 to 5:00 PM. Continue reading Somerville Dilboy VFW Post 529 in Davis Square Holding Blood Drive September 24th & 25th
FOUND! Missing Somerville Woman Found
The Somerville Police Department has located a missing elderly woman from Somerville with a history of dementia. Continue reading Updated: FOUND! Missing Somerville Woman Found-Missing elderly Somerville Woman EDNA IGLESIAS
We need bold ideas – and new revenue – to respond to this moment
By State Representative Christine P. Barber
Recent months have been incredibly challenging for our cities, our Commonwealth, and our nation. I consistently hear from constituents in Somerville and Medford who have been out of work for months, have trouble paying rent, have fears about their children’s education or have concerns about their future. Continue reading Closing Corporate Loopholes: A Solution to COVID-19 Economic Crises
Conservation Commission, Urban Forestry Commission, Jobs Creation and Retention Fund Board of Trustees, Condominium Review Board, and Human Rights Commission are accepting applications
SOMERVILLE, MA — The City of Somerville is seeking to fill vacancies on essential boards and commissions appointed by the Mayor. All new board and commission members must be approved by the City Council. Continue reading City of Somerville Seeking Members for Boards and Commissions
On September 18th, 2020, I, Officer James Torres, was in full uniform, while assigned to marked unit East 4, during the Day shift. At approximately 1:54 PM, I as well as Officer Joseph Moreira (East 1) responded to XXX Broadway, for a report of a Check Condition, where the reporting party stated that a female by the name of Monica Bairos, said she was going to break into his apartment. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Monica BAIROS (Defacement)
On 09/19/2020 at approximately 2330 I had just taken over car west 7 and was headed to XX Paulina Street for a report of a loud party. Upon my arrival my attention was drawn to loud music and conversation coming from the driveway to the left of XX Paulina Street. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Timothy SUGHRUE (Disorderly, Resisting Arrest, A&B on Police Officer)
On Sunday September 20, 2020 at 4:05 AM, I, Officer Hartsgrove, was dispatched to the area of 7 Union Sq for a report of a female behind the wheel in the middle of the road. Officer Johnson responded as back up.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Jerrica RUIZ-CRIBBS (OUI Liquor, Alcohol from Open Container in MV)
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
I saw your post about Kiely still having positions of influence. Apparently Ron Bonny is still chair of the Housing Authority. They have a treasurer so they must deal with money too. Wonder if he stole from affordable housing? Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Ron Bonny Still on SHA as chair of the Housing Authority. Why?
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, September 21, the 264th day of 2020 with 102 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:30 and sunset is @ 6:43. 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: 1792 – The French National Convention voted to abolish the monarchy. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By Bob Katzen
This bill makes health care professionals and health care facilities immune from lawsuits and civil liability for any damages alleged to have been sustained by an act or omission by the health care professional or health care facility in the course of providing health care services during the period of the COVID-19 emergency. Continue reading NO COVID-19 LIABILITY
By Bob Katzen
Provides additional unemployment insurance relief to low-income families, non-profit institutions and employers. Provisions include ensuring 30 weeks instead of 26 weeks of unemployment compensation during any week in which there are more than 100,000 claims; extending the grace period for contributions for many non-profits that self-insure for unemployment Continue reading IMPROVE UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
By Bob Katzen
$1.1 BILLION FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE (H 4853) – Provides $1.1 billion to cover expenses related to the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Baker had been urging the Legislature to quickly get a spending bill to his desk because the state cannot be eligible for federal reimbursements for costs related to COVID-19 until a package is approved by the Legislature and signed by the governor. Continue reading $1.1 BILLION FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE
By Bob Katzen
Allows 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. That law did not include mixed drinks. Continue reading ALLOW RESTAURANTS TO SELL HARD LIQUOR
By Bob Katzen
On April 13, Sen. Walter Timilty (D-Milton) filed a bill that would grant indemnity from lawsuits to public and private colleges as a result of any act or omission by the institution when it develops, manufactures, tests or distributes personal protective equipment (PPE) in response to COVID-19, unless the act or omission constitutes willful, wanton or reckless conduct.
By Bob Katzen
On April 6, Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) filed a bill that would require insurance companies to cover businesses’ costs if they close down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading BUSINESS INTERRUPTION INSURANCE
By Bob Katzen
On March 26, Rep. Tami Gouveia (D-Acton) filed a bill that would provide $1,000 to Massachusetts residents with a 1- or 2-person household earning up to $84,000 annually; 3-person household earning up to $105,000 annually; and 4 or more-person households earning up to $131,000 annually. Continue reading ECONOMIC RELIEF
By Bob Katzen
On March 30, Reps. Paul Mark (D-Peru) and Lindsay Sabadosa (D-Northampton) filed a bill that would prevent all increases in rent until 30 days after the COVID-19 state of emergency is lifted. Local cities and towns would also have the power to freeze rents in their local communities. Continue reading FREEZE ON RENT INCREASES
By Bob Katzen
On April 26, Rep. Chris Hendricks (D-New Bedford) filed 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 COVID19 DIAGNOSIS PROTECTION
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We have received many calls over the past few months regarding wild turkeys, specifically the one that hangs out on Summer St and Somerville Ave. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates: Turkey Awareness In Somerville
Our sincere condolences thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Kathryn “Kathy” (Gorman) Rodrigues on her passing.
Continue reading SOMERVILLE/MEDFORD REMEMBERING KATHRYN (GORMAN) RODRIGUES
By Arthur Moore
Even though we have the national election coming up, it is only a year away from our city elections. I am really hoping that this time we can get some really good people out there to jump into the race for office. Continue reading Election Year 2021 In Somerville, It’s Time to Start
By Jack Connolly
Whether you’re new to Davis Square or a lifetime long-timer, it is obvious something is not right; On-street parking on Elm St. gone, restaurant tables and chairs in the street, Dunkin’ Donuts closed, empty storefronts on Elm St., the Somerville Theatre closed, most due to the scourge of the COVID-19 virus. Continue reading Somerville’s Davis in Distress
Our sincere condolences thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Brian Buckley on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Brian Buckley
By Aurther Moore
This city just keeps doing more and more stupid things that are senseless. They took a program like shared streets and turned it into a nightmare. So many of the streets they are designating as a shared street have no business being named one. They are running around tossing these stupid horses up everywhere. Continue reading Somerville Shared Streets Joke is Over, Now to Ignore Them
By William Tauro
This past Thursday, a ceremony was held honoring the 52nd anniversary of PFC RONALD J POINTER’S ultimate sacrifice to his country in the Quan Tri Province of Vietnam.
A square was dedicated to Somerville native PFC Ronald J. Pointer of the United States Marine Corp who lost his life in the line of duty. Continue reading Somerville Honoring PFC Ronald J. Pointer USMC
The City of Somerville will install protected bike lanes on Route 28 across the Wellington Bridge thanks to a MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces Program grant award. Continue reading Somerville Installing Protected Bike Lanes on Wellington Bridge This Fall as Part of COVID-19 Mobility Response
$250,000 REWARD IS STILL IN EFFECT
Twenty-eight years ago this morning, the body of Susan Taraskiewicz was found in the trunk of her car, which had been left outside an auto repair shop on Route 1A in Revere. So much time has passed since then. But the determination of the Massachusetts State Police and Revere Police to bring Susan’s killer or killers to justice is as fierce today as it ever was. Continue reading AFTER 28 YEARS, WE ARE AS DETERMINED AS EVER TO BRING SUSAN TARASKIEWICZ’S KILLER OR KILLERS TO JUSTICE
Our sincere condolences thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Robert A Hall on his passing Continue reading Somerville Remembering Robert A Hall
Click on link below to read September 15th, 2020 The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, September 15, the 258th day of 2020 with 108 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:3 and sunset is @ 6:54. 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: 1775 – An early and unofficial American flag was raised by Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Mott after the seizing of Fort Johnson from the British. The flag was dark blue with the white word “Liberty” spelled on it. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and in the square! Happy Birthday to Gary DiZoglio, Linda Arias, Roberta Riel, Sophia DeMarco, Lenny Clarke, Marybeth Caturello, Theresa Tsoi, Stephen Borelli, Phip J. Jeffres, Lynda Amorella Silva, Dorothy Martin, Eddie Bergen, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
On September 11th, 2020, I, Officer James Torres, was in full uniform, while assigned to marked unit East 2, during the First-half shift. At approximately 6:49 PM, I as well as Officer Ashley Catatao (East 3) responded to the area of Prospect Street and Somerville Ave, for a report of a black male wearing a gray shirt that had exposed himself.
By William Tauro
Current and retired Somerville Firefighters, Police Officers along with residents in Davis Square were in attendance this past Friday night to remember those that perished and the many that are affected after that terrible day 19 years ago.
Continue reading Somerville Firefighters and Somerville Police 911 Vigil in Davis Square Photos
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CHRONICLE OF
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Writing about Jimmy’s legacy.
As I write this at 10:15 pm on September 13, 2020, producer Jimmy Miller has broken yet another record. His final album with the Rolling Stones, Goat’s Head Soup, re-released on the fourth of September, 2020, hit #1 in just eight days in the United Kingdom! 13 #1 albums in a row according to the Universal Music Group online newsletter UDiscoverMusic dot com which states: Continue reading The Story of Rolling Stones Producer Jimmy Miller FEVER IN THE FUNK HOUSE
Winter Hill Bank, a community bank, an- nounced today that Kevin J. Gatlin has been promoted to Chief Lending Officer. Mr. Gatlin will now be responsible for the strate- gic direction of the commercial lending function of the Bank, and overseeing the management and development of the Bank’s commercial, residential real estate lending and other lines of business. In addition, as a member of the Bank’s Executive Manage- ment Team, he will work closely with senior leaders to focus on the strategic growth of lending relationships. Continue reading Winter Hill Bank Announces Promotion
By Bob Katzen
Helps cities, towns, businesses and individuals solve some of the problems created by COVID-19.
Provisions permit a moderator of a town meeting to declare a 30-day postponement due to a public health emergency after consulting with the Select Board; permit a Select Board to vote to extend the date of an annual town meeting beyond the existing statutory cut-off of June 30; allow towns that are unable to finalize a budget before the start of the new fiscal year to continue month-to-month spending on essential operations at the same levels as the current fiscal year; and modify local permitting processes, extend municipal tax deadlines and allow municipalities to extend property tax exemptions and deferrals. Continue reading HELP CITY AND TOWN GOVERNMENTS, BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS
By Bob Katzen
Allows changes to the state’s high school standardized testing requirements. The measure would allow Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley to authorize changes to the state’s high school standardized testing requirements, including suspending the MCAS test. Continue reading CHANGES TO HIGH SCHOOL STANDARDIZED TESTING REQUIREMENTS AND THE MBTA
By Bob Katzen
Places a moratorium on most residential, commercial and nonprofit evictions and foreclosures until August 18 and gives the governor the power to postpone the August 18 expiration in increments of up to 90 days. At the end of July, Gov. Baker extended the moratorium until October 17. Continue reading MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS AND FORECLOSURES
By Bob Katzen
Authorizes a notary public to notarize documents via electronic video conferencing in real time as long as both the notary and each principal involved in the transaction are physically located within Massachusetts. Documents include mortgages, wills, trusts, durable power of attorney, health care proxies and caregiver authorizations. Continue reading VIRTUAL NOTARY PUBLIC
By Bob Katzen
On March 19, Reps. Smitty Pignatelli (D-Lenox) and John Barrett filed a bill that would create the COVID-19 Quarantine Assistance Fund to provide grants to workers who have lost money from not being able to work because of viral infection, quarantines or isolation. Continue reading QUARANTINE ASSISTANCE FUND
By Bob Katzen
On April 9, Rep. Jonathan Zlotnik filed legislation that would allow acting mayors to act with full mayoral authority for the duration of the governor’s declared state of emergency concerning COVID-19. The city of Gardner and some other cities’ charters limit the power of their acting mayor. Continue reading ACTING MAYORS
By Bob Katzen
A bill proposed on April 2 would provide monthly cash assistance of $1,500 per month for persons over age 65 who are not eligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI) but stopped working as a result of a pre-existing condition placing them in a high-risk category for COVID-19’s most serious symptoms or death. Continue reading $1,500 PER MONTH FOR SOME SENIORS
By Bob Katzen
On April 16, Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) filed a bill that would provide a stimulus check to taxpayers who use an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and who are not eligible to obtain a Social Security number. Continue reading STIMULUS CHECKS TO IMMIGRANT TAXPAYERS
By Bob Katzen
On April 15, Rep. Alan Silvia filed a bill that would prohibit retail food stores from accepting the bulk return of any groceries and other household goods purchased by a consumer during, and for 30 days following, a declared state of emergency resulting from a pandemic or other public health emergency. Violators would be fined $250 for the first offense, $500 for the second offense and $1,000 for a third or subsequent offense. Continue reading BAN HOARDING DURING EMERGENCY
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, September 13, the 256th day of 2020 with 110 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:21 and sunset is @ 6:58. 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: 1759 – The French were defeated by the British on the Plains of Abraham in the final French and Indian War. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
On September 1, 2020, I was patrolling area East 2 for the Somerville Police Department. At approximately 12:07 AM, East 3, Ofc. Sousa, and I, were dispatched to 14 McGrath Highway (Star Market), for a male party with a knife threatening the reporting party’s husband. While en route, a description was given by dispatch of a white male wearing a tan shirt, jeans, glasses, and on a bike.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Paul PHANEUF (Assault w/ Dangerous Weapon)
The Somerville Public Schools and the City of Somerville will be jointly hosting an online Schools Reopening Town Hall on local efforts to prepare for the 2020/2021 school year amid the coronavirus pandemic. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 21, at 5:30 p.m. Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole interpretation will be available.
How to participate: Continue reading Somerville Public Schools Reopening Town Hall, 9/21
Our sincere condolences thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Edward T. Severino on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Edward T. Severino
Our sincere condolences thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Eugene Francis (Jay) LaRiviere III on his passing. Continue reading Somerville & Medford Remembering Eugene Francis (Jay) LaRiviere III
By Arthur Moore
Over the last few weeks a number of people have contacted me about their making plans to move out of Somerville. The silliness this city has done in the last year is the last straw for putting up with the stupidity of the city catering to 5% of the people and making life miserable for the rest of us. Some of these people bought their house when it was new a very long time ago and planned a lifelong plan of living here until the end. Continue reading Exodus, the Somerville Version
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
It’s like Somerville City Councilor Bill White is heavily buttering his toast and desperately trying to hook up with Tufts University possibly for a lucrative job with the university.
Bill White the councilor the chairs license and permits is generously giving Tufts University a free pass for some reason or other. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Somerville City Councilor Bill White Allowing Tufts University to Steamroll Right Over Him Operating Without a License
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, September 10, the 253rd day of 2020 with 113 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:18 and sunset is @ 7:03. 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: 1608 – John Smith was elected president of the Jamestown, VA colony council.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Our sincere condolences thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Phillip “Phil” Livingston on his passing. Continue reading Somerville & Cambridge Remembering Phillip “Phil” Livingston
By William Tauro
As the delivery trucks were rolling on Tuesday delivering the Somerville/Medford News Weekly around Somerville and Medford, this creep was waiting patiently following and scoping out the scene. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Making People Famous Everyday One Day at a Time
Click on link below to read September 8th, 2020 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
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By Joe Viglione, owner/founder Varulven Records 1976
Way back in 1983 we released Boston Anthology Vol. #1 with the John Hancock Tower as half of the album cover, the bands photographed on the right hand side of the front and back. Continue reading The Boston Rock and Roll Anthology Chapter #21
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Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and in the square! Happy Birthday to Tom Paras, Megan Hailey, Christine Cornelio, Tricia DiDomenico, Julia Cottone, Joan Viola, Tony Neumuller, Kenny Poole, Madison Greene, Bill Harrison, Vanessa Salvucci, Cody DaSilva, AnnMarie Miele, Brian McMahon,- Rayla Johnny Niland, Rayla Campbell, Vivian Shepard Quinlan, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
By Arthur Moore
Instead of Somerville being a leader with the covid virus the mayor worked his tail off getting his picture in the paper so much that in the meantime most anybody that wanted to go to the gym is going to other cities which are open and doing a great job handling the virus. Continue reading Somerville Wins Last Place By A Landslide
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Julia A. (Tarpey) DiPasquale on her passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Julia A. (Tarpey) DiPasquale
A brazing security camera theft caught on film occurred all the while the homeowner’s RING security camera was rolling on Grant Avenue in Medford this past week. Continue reading Medford Security Camera Theft
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, September 07, the 250th day of 2020 with 116 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:15 and sunset is @ 7:08. 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: 1565 – A Spanish expedition established the first permanent European settlement in North America at present-day St. Augustine, FL. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By Bob Katzen
On March 12, 2020, the House gave initial approval to a bill that would require funeral homes to provide veterans with information about all the funeral and burial benefits available to them. Continue reading VETERANS’ FUNERALS BILL APPROVED
By Bob Katzen
In 1947, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that racist “white only” language in property deeds prohibiting Blacks and other racial minorities from living on the property were illegal and unenforceable. Continue reading EXPUNGEMENT OF RACIST “WHITE ONLY” LANGUAGE IN PROPERTY DEEDS
By Bob Katzen
This bill allows a family member to be the paid caretaker for a member of the family with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) received while in military service.
Continue reading ALLOW FAMILY MEMBERS TO BE PAID CAREGIVERS FOR VETERANS
By Bob Katzen
This legislation prohibits cities and towns from publishing the name of a veteran who owes the municipality taxes. Instead, the veterans’ service officer (VSO) of the city or town would contact the veteran privately and provide him or her with information regarding their overdue tax situation. Continue reading LEGISLATION TO PROHIBIT PUBLISHING OF NAMES OF VETERANS WHO OWE TAXES
By Bob Katzen
Calls on Congress to approve legislation that would make it the policy of the United States not to start a nuclear war and not to use nuclear weapons first. Continue reading PREVENT THE FIRST USE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS BY THE U.S. LEGISLATION
The City of Somerville Housing Division is giving away a limited quantity of $100 gift cards to residents and property owners who install a qualifying energy-efficient household appliance this year. Continue reading Somerville Housing Division Offering Gift Cards for Installing Energy-Efficient Home Appliances
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Hey billy I’m working on this project now and I can use all the help we can get!
Hello my friend how are you? How’s your family? This has been a rough time for all of us. I am trying to help a food pantry in Chelsea give food to the homeless, feed the hungry, families who cannot take care of themselves. These are good people, proud people who did work and now can’t. They cannot go on unemployment as a lot of them are from foreign countries. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Trying to help food pantry in Chelsea give food to homeless, feed the hungry, families who cannot take care of themselves
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
How does the Somerville Fire Chief get a raise from $155,000.00 to over $200,000 after the City Councillors voted down a pay increase by changing the ordinance? Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Somerville Fire Chief Get’s Raise from $155,000 to over $200,000
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
BATSIGNAL: BE ON THE LOOKOUT & PLEASE SHARE
ALL PATIO FURNITURE STOLEN FROM BULL MCCABES PUB IN SOMERVILLE
As you may have heard, my brother’s bar, Bull McCabe’s is closing after over 10 years due to COVID. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Somerville Bar Bull McCabe’s Furniture Theft
Somerville’s Shared Streets initiative will add a new route, weather permitting, starting Thursday, September 3. Shared Streets open up low-volume or residential side-streets to pedestrians, cyclists, and other users while still allowing vehicle access for residents who live on the street or who need to use the street to get to their homes, their guests, and service vehicles such as first responders, delivery drivers, sanitation trucks, and street sweepers. Continue reading Somerville-New Shared Streets Route Coming to Davis Square Area
As the Labor Day weekend and cooler temperatures approach, residents should continue to take precautions to protect themselves against mosquito bites and mosquito-borne illnesses. Continue reading Somerville Protect Yourself from Mosquito Bites as Summer Winds Down
Partnership with Northeastern University researcher and Stantec to offer early detection of COVID-19 spread in city
SOMERVILLE, MA – Mayor Joe Curtatone announced today that Somerville is launching a community wastewater testing program to monitor for the coronavirus and provide earlier detection of increased spread of COVID-19. In partnership with Northeastern University Asst. Continue reading Somerville to Monitor Wastewater for Evidence of COVID-19
“Kip” went missing on 08/31/20 from Bow St. He is not from this area! Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates: MISSING CAT
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, September 02, the 245th day of 2020 with 121 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:10 and sunset is @ 7:17. The Full Harvest Moon is exact on @ 6:10 AM EDT. The morning stars are Mars, Neptune and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By William Tauro
This past Monday, we were informed that the City of Somerville Election Commissioner called Somerville Department of Public Works maintenance foreman on the phone and asked him to come pick up a key for all the ten city election boxes throughout the city. Continue reading Potential Voter Fraud Warning In Somerville
On August 29, 2020 I was working Patrol on the last half shift assigned to Cruiser E4. At around 0113 I, along with other Officers were dispatched to XX Sydney ST, Floor 2 for a “dispute” involving a “male screaming about a gun.” Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Joseph NORMAN (FIREARM, CARRY WITHOUT LICENSE, AMMUNITION WITHOUT FID CARD, POSSESS, A&B ON POLICE OFFICER, RESISTING ARREST)
On Friday, August 28, 2020, at 9:45 P.M., while traveling on Mystic Ave., a public way in the city of Somerville, I queried the license plate of the vehicle directly in front of me, a brown 2001 Buick Century bearing Massachusetts registration XXXX. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Shami GRANT (STOP FOR POLICE, FAIL, UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE, UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLE (CRIMINAL), ATTACHING WRONG MOTOR VEHICLE PLATES)
EPA to conduct phase 1 removal of PCBs and other contaminants, investing $3 million in matching funds into site
SOMERVILLE, MA – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the City of Somerville have signed an Administrative Order of Consent in which the EPA has committed to coordinate with the City on remediation of Conway Field in accordance with federal and state environmental regulations. Continue reading EPA to Coordinate with City on Cleanup of Conway Field Contamination
Click on link below to read September 1st, 2020 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_FYAPMb5NfGZKrP7-XD4LPwsCCUiOw4V/view
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