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 →

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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.

Continue reading MAKE IT EASIER TO VOTE BY MAIL →

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.

Continue reading FREE COVD-19 TESTING EXTENDED →

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 →