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

Just wanted to share my horror story of Mayor Joe and how he literally ruined my life. He completely screwed me over including me being sentenced to jail time over a crime i didnt commit. He was my “attorney” but was also running for office so he got his friend who so happens to hold office in everett now to take my case. He lied about hiring an investigator to try to get money from my mother and I. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:My Mayor Joe Story →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, October 30, the 302nd day of 2020 with 64 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:15 and sunset is @ 5:40. 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: 1735 – John Adams, the second President of the United States, was born in Braintree, MA. His son became the sixth President of the U.S. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By Arthur Moore

I realize people think I am obsessed with restoring Broadway to help the small businesses and the disabled which maybe I am. I didn’t try to get into this. It was by accident. While trying to restore Broadway to stop the congestion and accidents there I found out what it was doing to these people.
Continue reading Representation In Ward 4 or Rather Lack of it →

Many of you have requested, pleaded, and dropped many subtle hints over the last few years. I have considered all the issues carefully,and recently made a serious committed decision. As someone who has spent my life involved in the city since the age of 5, I have invested much into the community. My family has established business commerce for over 55 years. I cannot sit back any longer and watch our community consume itself. Continue reading William “Billy” Tauro Somerville Mayoral Candidate Announcement →

By William Tauro

Is it true that Somerville City Councilor Matt McLaughlin is now the acting mayor of Somerville? And why what’s up with Curtatone? Is Matt the acting mayor because of one of Joe’s family ties is on a marijuana application that his sister the Dragon Lady Maria is an applicant? Continue reading Somerville Mayor Curtatone Recuses Himself As Mayor Over Curtatone Family Owned Pot Shop →

Click on link below to read October 27th, 2020 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AgS_QsS3y9o5WZPESMrDXajkAj9DjSJ0/view

Continue reading Halloween Photos in the Ville by James Sibson →

Singer/Songwriter, Indie Alternative Folk Rock

Interview conducted by Joe Viglione

Q: Steven, when did you get the idea for The Long Goodbye? Continue reading Steven Mark – EP The Long Goodbye  →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and square this week! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Alyssa LaBrecque, Cody Mckenzie, Tommy Doucette, Peggy Quinn, David Lorenzo, Krystal Anne, Tony Costa, Sondra Madison, George Rauseo, Ashley Chistal, Mrs. DallaSanta, Mrs. Revilla, Lyndsey Keohane, Kristyna Ferrara, Julian Jolicoeur, Paul Joseph, Brian Goodwin, Steve Witham, Dale D. Strein, Jere Diarmad, Carla Lynne, David Gale, David B Garrity, Kathy Webber, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

By William Tauro

How many of you remember the good times that we spent together as a family of friends, once every month, for many years and for every holiday and festive occasion throwing an event for our lovely Somerville seniors and veterans at the Somerville Winter Hill Yacht Club?
Continue reading Good Times Are Returning Once Again For Our Lovely Somerville Seniors and Veterans →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate approved and sent to the House a bill that would require all hospitals to meet minimum criteria and standards that ensure safe, timely and accessible patient access to hospital emergency departments and rooms. The regulations which would be crafted by the Department of Public Health would include legible indoor and outdoor signage and lighting including wayfinding signage that is designed to help a person find their way to the emergency room without lengthy explanations or complicated maps; monitoring of all emergency Continue reading LAURA’S LAW: EMERGENCY ROOM ENTRANCES AND SIGNS LEADING TO THE ER DEPARTMENT MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED →

By Bob Katzen

Sen. Nick Collins (D-Boston) told Beacon Hill Roll Call he intends in 2021 to refile his bill that would require any person, group or business applying for any tax credits from the state to submit a plan for diversity and inclusion, including representation of women, veterans, and persons of color in their ownership, financing, development, administration and contracting. The plan would be submitted to the Supplier Diversity Office and the Office of Access and Opportunity and must be considered in determining eligibility if the tax credits are given. Continue reading MUST SHOW DIVERSITY FOR TAX CREDITS →

By Bob Katzen

A bill filed by Sen. Cindy Creem (D-Newton) would allow cities and towns to impose up to a 2 percent tax on the sales of alcohol in restaurants bars and stores. Continue reading LOCAL ALCOHOL TAX →

By Bob Katzen

This proposal would require eligible voters to cast a ballot in any November General Election or face a fine of $15 that would be added to the non-voter’s state tax liability for each election missed. The measure also clarifies that the voter does not have to actually vote for anyone and is allowed to leave the ballot blank. Continue reading BEACON HILL DISCUSSIONS ON PAYING FINE FOR NOT VOTING →

By Arthur Moore

While trying to help the people in Winter Hill it turns out that the council cannot do certain things. They have no control over the traffic department. Which to me is not right as they are the ones that should be in charge or overlooking things. I think they need to add that power to the updating of the Somerville Charter. Continue reading Somerville Charter Updating For The People? Let’s Do It Right! →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, October 26, the 298th day of 2020 with 68 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:10 and sunset is @ 5:45. 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: 1774 – The First Continental Congress of the U.S. adjourned in Philadelphia. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

The City of Somerville is asking residents to complete three
surveys to gather community input on the impacts COVID-19 has had on their lives and what data they would like to see shared on the City’s Data Farm portal. Continue reading Somerville: Three Surveys Currently Accepting Responses on COVID-19 Impacts and Data Sharing →

Mayor and Council President announce joint public process to update City’s governance structures to meet modern
needs
Continue reading Somerville to Begin Charter Review Process →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Somerville Commission for Women, and RESPOND Inc. invite you to view a recorded version of the annual domestic violence vigil to commemorate individuals who have lost their lives due to domestic violence over the past year. Continue reading Somerville Residents Invited to Observe the Annual Domestic Violence Vigil Online →

The Somerville Public Schools and the City of Somerville will be jointly hosting a second online Schools Reopening Town Hall on local
efforts related to the 2020/2021 school year amid the coronavirus pandemic, including updates on building ventilation efforts and COVID-19 testing plans. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, at 6 p.m. Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole interpretation Continue reading Somerville Public Schools Reopening Town Hall, 10/29 →

Open Positions: One position available
Term: 3 years
Availability: Immediate Continue reading DEADLINE EXTENDED – Somerville Seeking Resident to Serve on City’s Conservation Commission →

The MBTA is hosting a virtual public meeting on Thursday, November 5, at 6 p.m. to discuss the Porter Square Retaining Wall Repairs project. The meeting will include a project overview, anticipated construction schedule, and Q&A. Continue reading Somerville:MBTA Porter Square Retaining Wall Repairs: Virtual Public Meeting, 11/5 →

UPCOMING EVENTS

Healthy Eating Workshop – Wednesday, October 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on ZOOM. If you missed last month’s workshop, then it will be great for you to join us this month in our healthy eating workshop. Planning meals can be tiresome and gets to be redundant. Continue reading Weekly Press & Somerville Organizational Updates & Information →

By Arthur Moore

For a great number of years now I have enjoyed this little so called holiday as a fun thing for me. When I first started this dress up thing it was because I wanted to be outside to keep an eye on things as we sometimes had kids that like to get into trouble. Like one year our decorations were burnt down. Continue reading Halloween 2020 In Somerville →

“Coco” went missing yesterday(10/22/20) in the area of Jaques St and Temple St. He is an indoor cat and very friendly. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates: MISSING CAT! →

By William Tauro

I’m at that house fire on Heath Street this past Friday afternoon and 13 people, all families with little children displaced  because of the fire and not one person from the mayors office here to help them! It’s totally unacceptable! Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Somerville Fire, 13 Family Members Displaced, No sign of Anybody From Mayor’s Office →

Photo by Arthur Moore

This story is still developing…

By William Tauro

Somerville City Councilors asking “What is Mayor Joe Curtatone Hiding” and demanding immediate answers as they now threatened to go to the Massachusetts Inspector General to inquire about the March 2020 DPW Police Raid as well as ”cut off complete funding to the Somerville DPW unless the mayor comes clean.”

Continue reading Letter from the Editor: Somerville City Council Demanding Mayor Curtatone to Come Clean →

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

The city has a stupid Covid policy of no more than 10 people gathered for any event inside a building, Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Curtatone Had City Breaking It’s Own Rules Again →

By William Tauro

Early this morning I met with a group of Somerville school parents at a Dunkin Donuts in Somerville for a meeting that they had set up with me to express their concerns about the Somerville School Department. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Somerville Mayor, School Superintendent Cross the Line →

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

Hi Bill, I think this is something that you should know what we have observed. Some people that I know of with positive COVID tests decided to get another test at CareWell on broadway and paid $160.00 and got negative results. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Covid19 Results Positive or Negative?? →

 
By Arthur Moore

Somerville Ward 2 Councilor J.T. Scott decided for us that this program which is voluntary which is much sought after and used in many communities that we should not have it here. This is a great program which has saved many cities money. After all we the taxpayers have to pay a lot of money to keep these prisoners incarcerated. Continue reading Somerville Gets Rid of Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Community Work Program (CWP) A Much Sought After Program →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, October 20, the 292nd day of 2020 with 73 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:02 and sunset is @ 5:54. 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: 1740 – Maria Theresa became the ruler of Austria, Hungary and Bohemia with the death of her father, Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Well I have to say that new awesome doors are opening up for us everyday!

Extra, Extra, WMEX 1510 Boston’s radio talkshow host Gary Leavitt of the Gary Leavitt and Friends Show just contacted me and they asked me if I would be interested in being on their radio talkshow this coming Sunday morning as a special guest! Continue reading WMEX 1510AM “Tauro Tauro the Political Corruption Bull Fighter“ Radio Show →

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

The reason why the city is keeping quiet about the city’s flooding problems might be because they are covering it up. Word out is the sewers are over capacity and some homeowners are dealing with back ups. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Speakup Line: City Covering Up Real Serious Sewer Problems →

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Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line, Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Somerville Election Ballot Boxes Just Another Scam! →

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and around the Square! Happy Birthday to Jenn Almeida, Charlie Rooster Toohey, Dianna Riley, David Farnell, Addison Greyham, Nancy Powers, Kevin Munger, Jimmy Delgado, Caitlyn Marie Russell, Jimbo Daviss, Erin Reilly, Nick Vro Ferragamo, Courtney Christina, Sal DiCarlo, Annmarie L. Boudreau, Donna Greland, Lauren Baino, Sean Hickey, Marie Maniscalco Hogan, Diane Cameron-Donahue, Jim McCue, Melissa Crowley Bento, Joey DiOreo, Tony Rodrigues, Rick Crosby, George Lally, Helene Maymill, Valerie Spinale, Janice Martell, Michelle Grant, John Coughlin, Charley Valera, Ron Glejzer, Steve Derany, Sal DiFusco, Paul Di Liegro, Kathy Toppi, Penny O’Connor Cummings, Krystle Foster, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

By Joe Viglione
http://www.joeviglione.com
This week’s review DEEP PURPLE, WHOOSH, plus the Joe Vig Top 10
Top 10
1)”Add the Address” Deep Purple This track from the new Whoosh album is a remake of a track from 1968’s Shades of Deep Purple album. Continue reading Hotline to the Underground  October 19, 2020 →

One Member Sought for Community Preservation Committee
Committee identifies funding priorities for approximately $2 million annually in affordable housing, historic preservation, and open space projects

Applications due November 6 Continue reading Somerville Seeks New Community Preservation Committee Member →

Two important deadlines for the Tuesday, November 3, election
are coming up.

The deadline to
register Continue reading Voter Registration and Vote by Mail Ballot Request Deadlines Approaching →

Brothers Gary and Keith Leavitt host a variety show on WMEX radio, the oldies station every Sunday morning from 6 to 9 AM. The brothers have had quite the background in both sports and entertainment for the past 40 years. Continue reading Gary Leavitt and Friends WMEX 1510AM →

On 10/14/20 I along with several members of the Criminal Investigations Division as part of an ongoing investigation (incident 20048675) were conducting surveillance in the location of 155-157 Perkins St. #X Somerville, MA. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: David ROBINSON (Narcotics Charges) (SPD Warrants) & Alicia SALISBURY (Narcotics Charge) (Danvers and Boston Warrants) →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log:10/12/20 – 10/18/20 →

Halloween for the kids🇺🇸

Blood drive on November 20 12:00PM to 5:00PM at the Dilboy Post, Davis Square Somerville 🇺🇸 Continue reading Fall Events Happening at Dilboy Post, Davis Square Somerville →

Our sincere condolences thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Barbara J. (Smith) Hennelly on her passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Barbara J. (Smith) Hennelly →

The issues are too complicated. This was the strategy which I have followed the past 15 years: The city is comprised of city workers who are also taxpayers and have self serving interests and conflicts. They are split into two categories: one that is called a “hack”, defined as someone who will do whatever it takes to keep their job and serve the mayor’s evil empire.  Continue reading Reality Bites On Today’s Somerville →

By Bob Katzen

Question 2 asks voters if they approve of a proposed law that would implement a voting system known as “ranked-choice voting” (RCV) in which voters rank one or more candidates in order of preference. If one candidate receives more than 50 percent of the first-place votes, that candidate would be declared the winner and no other rounds would be necessary. Continue reading About Ballot Question 2​ →

By Bob Katzen

A law that placed a moratorium on most residential, commercial and nonprofit evictions and foreclosures until October 17 has expired. The expired law allowed for emergency for cause evictions that involve allegations of criminal activity or lease violations that are “detrimental to the health or safety of other residents, health care workers, emergency personnel or the general public.” Continue reading MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS AND FORECLOSURES EXPIRES →

By Bob Katzen

Governor Baker filed a revised version of the fiscal 2021 state budget with a price tag of $45.5 million which is 3.8 percent more than the original budget he filed in January. Since the beginning of the fiscal year began on July 1, the state has been operating on interim monthly budgets approved by the Legislature and signed by the governor.

Continue reading GOVERNOR BAKER FILES REVISED BUDGET →

Residents Urged to Substitute Safer Activities for Higher-Risk Traditional Trick-or-Treating

Social distancing, face coverings, and hand washing remain vital to slowing the spread of COVID-19

SOMERVILLE, MA – As part of the City’s ongoing response to the
COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Board of Health announced Halloween guidance and related updates today. They strongly urge all community members to forgo trick-or-treating in favor of lower-risk activities as defined by the Centers for Disease Control such as at-home activities and holiday crafts. Continue reading No City-Sponsored or Permitted Halloween Events Allowed in Somerville due to Pandemic →

By William Tauro

Why isn’t anybody reporting about the double stabbing that occurred at the playground that’s located near the Saint Benedict’s Parish this past Thursday afternoon? Why is everyone being so hush-hush at City Hall, the Somerville City Council and at the Somerville Police Station about it? Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Crickets on Somerville Church Playground Stabbing →

By Arthur Moore
 
All the years I have been around I have heard the older people complain about knee pain and hip pain and never thought much of it. Being young you figure its a little pain take two aspirin and it goes away.  I have now reached that stage in life when I now have the knee and hip pain. And now I have that realization that it is not a two aspirin cure. Almost nothing helps. It started with the occasional pain that went away. Continue reading The Disabled in Somerville, Seems Like You Are Not Wanted Here In Somerville →

The answer to why nothing has been done to expose this worthless low life mayor—- GREED!!
All he had to do was jack up all our homes to artificial prices and sit back and watch the frenzy. Not only did our own locals sell and move away, but worse, the out of town yuppies bought and flipped thousands of condos, forcing our city to become unaffordable! They used the proceeds to by single homes off RT, Lexington, while the pols lied and said they were planning to raise families here. All BS! After that soccer camp fiasco, no yuppies in their right mind would move here
That’s how it began. Continue reading Reality Bite’s Response to William Tauro’s Article: Letter from the Editor:Mayor Joe Curtatone the Beat Goes on, But Ending Real Soon! →

I have not posted much but writing the Somerville News Weekly I do keep on this. But with Mr. Tauro running for mayor which he will most likely win we will finally see some common sense brought back here. There are things we need to do for the future if we can but is not always a sure thing.
Continue reading “I’m With Billy” Elect William “Billy” Tauro Mayor of Somerville 2021 →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Cheryl Marie Bastardi on her passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Cheryl Marie Bastardi →

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

Mr. Tauro I was wondering if you knew about the elderly home that’s located on 117 Summer Street that has quietly become an alledged nut house. My mother lives on Preston Road and she stated to me that all kinds of crazies are walking around her neighborhood all of a sudden. Was this another hush hush deal from the Mayor? Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Who Profited on Bringing in that Derelict House on Summer Street? →

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

I just saw your recent Letter to the Editor regarding the ongoing political corruption and self gain that’s going on in Somerville.

Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Mayor, Sister Maria and Former Alderman Political Hack Intentionally Preying on People in Distress →

Republican Congressional candidate Caroline Colarusso has issued the following appeal to the White House regarding the human rights violations, war crimes and bombings of innocent civilians in Armenia and the Artsakh Republic. Continue reading Colarusso Campaign Release for Medford →

By Arthur Moore

Well it has been way over a year we have been stuck with this mess the city decided we needed. It has not work from day one. Yet here we are after fighting for over a year for our employees(elected officials) to fix the problem they created. Between Brad Rawson, Mark Niedergang, Jesse Clingan and Joe Curtatone not a thing has been done to step up and make it right. Continue reading Broadway Winter Hill the Screw Job →

The City of Somerville Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is seeking public comment on Fiscal Year 2021 Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding applications for historic preservation and open space projects. This year, more than $430,000 is available to support projects in these categories. Feedback from residents will help inform the CPC’s award recommendations. Continue reading Public Comment Sought on FY21 Community Preservation Act Applications →

As of the Tuesday, November 3, elections. All early voting will take place at Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., and the schedule is as follows:
Continue reading Somerville Early Voting Begins October 17 The City of Somerville will hold 14 days of early voting ahead →

Click on link below to read October 13th, 2020 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11-k5is4A3zNff1V-5MW0LDcrM9H28low/view

1. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Mayor Joe Curtatone’s Crimes, the Beat Goes on, But Ending Real Soon! →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, October 13, the 286th day of 2020 with 80 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:54 and sunset is @ 6:05. 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 – The U.S. Continental Congress ordered the construction of a naval fleet.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Jaylie Jo Wayling
Director: AS IT IS video
A Joe Viglione Interview

The first official video from the new booklet/CD Boston Rock and Roll Anthology Chapter #21 is “As It Is” from the duo Karmacar, Track #3 on the new compilation. Continue reading Interview with Jaylie Jo Wayling →

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and around the Square! Happy Birthday to Jack Craven, Tracy Bates Henry, Lisa Sperlinga, Tommy Smith, Uncle Bob, Barbara DeBerio Carli, Joe Jorge, Marsh James, Cheryl Jandreau Shea, Bill Morris, Corey Clough, Claudette Beerman-Allen, Eric Carnazzo, Karen Versackas, Dan Panico, Dave Condon, Jerrilyn Denise Mitrano, Antony Cota, Hennifer Donovan Tauro, Robert Peixinho, Thomas McCarthy, Sue Casey, Mary C Roccio, M.C. Belkner, Robert O’Loughlin, Kevin O’Connor, Sandra Coppola, Laiza C. Collier, Marie O’Connor Clifford, Mina Vicas, Jessica Veliz,Tony Rennell, Ralph Battista, Jennifer M. doyle, John O’Connell, George Finnegan, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

By William Tauro

Neighbors abutting 24-44 Broadway are up in arms over a proposed development that they believe is sneaking past through the cracks with political motivated involvement and that the developers are ignoring the neighborhood’s concerns. The project is said to take up the entire block from the former Boulter Plywood building to the Taco Loco Mexican Restaurant. Continue reading Somerville Neighborhood Up In Arms Over Politically Motivated Development →

By Bob Katzen

Are you, like me, tired of being subjected to puzzled looks, blank stares and comments from younger people who look at you like you are Mel Brooks’ “2,000 Year Old Man” when you mention something from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s or even the 1980s? Continue reading LISTEN TO THE BOB KATZEN BABY BOOMER AND GEN X RADIO AND ONLINE SHOW →

Question 1 asks voters if they approve of a proposed law that would require that motor vehicle owners and independent repair facilities be provided with expanded access to mechanical data related to vehicle maintenance and repair. Continue reading MASS 2020 Question #1 Debate Yes or No? →

By Bob Katzen

Reps. Jon Santiago (D-Boston), Mindy Domb (D-Amherst) and Christina Minicucci (D-North Andover) filed a bill last week that would require every person in Massachusetts to wear a face covering when in any indoor or outdoor public setting, including any building open to the public, elevators, hospitals, doctor’s and dentist’s office; while using public transportation, any taxi or ride-sharing vehicles; at outdoors public spaces including public parks, streets, sidewalks or recreation areas when a distance of at least six feet cannot be maintained by any non-household member. Continue reading MASSACHUSETTS TO MANDATE MASKS →

By Bob Katzen

The state has launched a campaign designed to encourage people to have conversations with family and friends who may have mental health problems. The campaign aims to help people look beyond a person’s answers like “I’m fine” to recognize the signs that someone may be struggling with mental health issues and to offer support. Continue reading “MORE TO THE STORY” MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN →

By Bob Katzen

A bill that would replace the current state holiday of Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day has not seen any action in the House since it had a public hearing more than 17 months ago on April 30, 2019. The holiday would acknowledge the history of genocide and discrimination against Indigenous people and recognize and celebrate their thriving cultures and continued resistance. Continue reading REPLACE COLUMBUS DAY WITH INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S DAY →

Photos and video by Helen & Bill Gioiosa

By William Tauro

Somerville Firefighters battled a blaze this past weekend at ‪425 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145‬ at 7:15 pm Sat. 10/10/2020. Continue reading Somerville Truck Fire Photos & Video →

Up to 300 asymptomatic tests per week will be available to immediate neighbors in Medford and Somerville, starting October 13

Credit: Alonso Nichols, Tufts University
October 6, 2020

MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, Mass. (Oct. 6, 2020; Updated Oct. 9, 2020)—Tufts University is launching a free COVID-19 community testing program for neighbors in Medford and Somerville who live on select streets close to the university’s Medford/Somerville campus. A limited number of asymptomatic tests will be available each week during the program, which launches Tuesday, Oct. 13 and concludes at the end of Tufts’ Fall semester in December. Continue reading Medford/Somerville-Tufts University to provide free COVID-19 testing for abutters →

Our sincere condolences thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Joseph F. Macaluso on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Joseph F. Macaluso →

Laurie Luongo, formerly of Somerville, has published a new poetry book and we would like to introduce you to “Life, Loss & Love ~ Poems of Prayer and Promise”. This book was almost 50 years in the making. Continue reading “Life, Loss & Love ~ Poems of Prayer and Promise” →

By Arthur Moore

I see we have the crews running around repainting all the red sidewalk crossings. It’s nice to see we can do this before all the snow and ice and salt hits so we can mess it up and have to repaint it again. Of course it’s not like we can’t find the crossings anyway. Continue reading Preparing for Winter on the Cheap the Somerville Way →

Topics include COVID-19 response, pandemic-related housing issues, mental health & wellness, racial & social
justice, support for the arts community, and a senior town hall.

SOMERVILLE, MA – With the City still unable to hold in-person meetings due to coronavirus concerns, ResiStat will host a series
of virtual events in the coming weeks, giving residents the opportunity to engage with Somerville elected officials and staff on key topics. Continue reading ResiStat to Hold Virtual, Topic-Based Fall Meetings →

The City of Somerville will install short sections of red bus-priority pavement markings this week in the heart of Davis Square to facilitate safe and efficient
bus operations during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Continue reading Davis Square Bus-Priority Lanes to Be Installed This Week →

By William Tauro

Shame on you Mayor Joseph Curtatone for stalling this case for one year that happened in October of 2019 and you’re getting to it now, disgraceful! Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Somerville Mayor Hiding Unlawful Arrest →

Photo credit to FF Earl Johnson courtesy of Somerville Firefighters Local 76

By William Tauro

Hundreds of firefighters, friends and relatives attended the funeral to say a final goodbye to Somerville Firefighter Joey Marano this past Wednesday morning. Continue reading Hundreds Gather to Bid Final Farewell to Somerville Firefighter Joey Marano →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, October 07, the 280th day of 2020 with 86 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:47 and sunset is @ 6:15. 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: 1765 – Nine American colonies sent a total of 28 delegates to New York City for the Stamp Act Congress. The delegates adopted the “Declaration of Rights and Grievances.” Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Everyone gets a “TEAM TAURO for SOMERVILLE MAYOR 2021” back-page window sign in the Somerville/Medford News Weekly print editions! Window signs delivered to your kitchen table via the weekly print editions! Getting the word out! Checkout full color “Window Sign” pages 39 and 40! 🇺🇸 Time for change has begun!

Click on link below to read:
October 6th, 2020 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XushJaNBRS4PqlWU4vck31s3ZKA7EoLn/view

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and in the square! Happy Birthday to Joe Medeiros, Paul Klerowski, Mr. 0’Connor, Marty Dello Russo, Ross O’Meara, Daniel C. Sheridan, Jaime Howard Ramos, Stephanie Duguette Wilson, Kelly Sheehan, catallo Alyssa Weaver, Joey Mongello, Roy Cartolano, Keith Connerty, Chris Podymaitis, Michelle Lee, Fanny Chan, Jackie Graham, Ann Marie Dovidio McDonough, Floyd Richardson, John O’Callaghan, Elizabeth Albatena Petrosillo, Mark A. Johnson, Danielle Bailey, Shawn Obrien, Richard Talluto, Mike Capuano, Paul Craven, Ashlyn Arsenault-Iannuzzi, Robert Bigley, Kellie Whealan, Sandra Caruso, Diane Gamst, Gean McCarthy, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

On October 2, 2020, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol of Assembly Row. At 6:37pm, I was dispatched along with Officer Alex Lorenti (East 1) for a shoplifter fleeing from Home Depot. The reporting party, Loss prevention Associate XXXX, stated an Asian male wearing a blue jacket and shorts shoplifted, and was running through the parking lot. XXXX followed and updated dispatch with the location of the suspect.

Officer Lorenti encountered the suspect on Canal St outside of the Montaje Garage. The suspect was uncooperative, and Officer Lorenti placed him in handcuffs to prevent further flight. I arrived shortly thereafter and spoke with XXXX. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Cong NGUYEN (Larceny, Furnish False Name) (Rockland Warrant) →

On October 1, 2020, I was patrolling area East 2 for the Somerville Police Department. At approximately 4:00 AM, I was dispatched to 259 McGrath Hwy. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Tyler BAKER (B&E Motor Vehicle) →

With broad scientific consensus pointing to a high risk of virus transmission at large gatherings, especially those indoors in poorly ventilated spaces, Somerville will take a more cautious approach to Phase 3 Step 2. Businesses and activities in this step will not be reopening on the State’s schedule. Continue reading Somerville’s Phase 3 Step 2 Reopening Remains on Hold →

On Saturday, October 10th, at 12 noon a group of locals will gather at the front entrance of the Medford City Hall to celebrate the anniversary of our Lady of Fatima. Continue reading Celebrate Feast of Fatima In Medford Sat Oct 10th →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, October 05, the 278th day of 2020 with 88 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:45 and sunset is @ 6:19. 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: 1813 – Chief Tecumseh of the Shawnee Indians was killed at the Battle of Thames when American forced defeated the British and the allied Indian warriors. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

First clinic for seniors and veterans Thursday, Oct. 1

Additional clinics set for Oct. 17, Nov. 3 and Nov. 7

Pre-clinic registration required

SOMERVILLE, MA – The City of Somerville has set up four
free flu vaccination clinics for residents in October and November that will be open by appointment. The City is also partnering with schools to offer additional clinics to students. Residents are strongly encouraged to get the vaccine to protect their health
as well as to support the community’s efforts to lessen the impacts of both influenza and the coronavirus. Continue reading Somerville to Hold Four Flu Vaccination Clinics in October and November →

The House 158-0, Senate 35-0, approved a law designed to boost participation rates in school breakfast programs in high-poverty schools. The measure would require that breakfast be offered only after the school day begins, through a variety of ways including breakfast in the classroom, grab-and-go and second-chance breakfast. Currently, only 150,000 of the 300,000 students eligible for breakfast actually take part in it. Continue reading BREAKFAST AFTER THE BELL →

The House 154-0, Senate 40-0, approved a law that established a registry that identifies individuals who have been found to have committed abuse against persons with disabilities. The measure was filed by Sen. Mike Moore (D-Millbury) at the request of a constituent who is the mother of Nicky, an intellectually disabled and non-verbal individual. Continue reading PROTECT DISABLED PERSONS – NICKY’S BILL →

By Bob Katzen

The House 155-4, Senate 39-0, approved a $1 billion-plus information technology bond titled “An Act Financing the General Governmental Infrastructure of the Commonwealth.” The state borrows the funds to finance the projects in the package. Continue reading $1 BILLION-PLUS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BOND →

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The House 149-0, (Senate on a voice vote without a roll call), approved a law to improve the delivery of public health services through enhanced collaboration between local boards of health and regional health districts. Continue reading IMPROVEMENTS TO LOCAL AND REGIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM →

House 156-0, (Senate on a voice vote without a roll call), approved a law that would lower the number of voters needed at an open town meeting in order to have a quorum. Other provisions include allowing virtual representative town meetings to be held online and allowing towns Continue reading CITY AND TOWN GOVERNMENTS →

By Bob Katzen

(Senate on a voice vote without a roll call), approved a law 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). The measure gives Continue reading MOSQUITO CONTROL →

By Bob Katzen

On January 15, 2020, the Education Committee gave a favorable report to a bill that would require all public schools from grade 6 through grade 12 to provide free feminine hygiene products in the restrooms. Schools would also be required to ensure that the products are available in a convenient manner that does not stigmatize any student who takes them. Continue reading FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS →

On August 1, 2019, the Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities gave a favorable report to a bill creating a 19-member permanent Continue reading CREATE COMMISSION ON THE SOCIAL STATUS OF MEN AND BOYS OF COLOR →

By Bob Katzen

On April 9, 2020 the Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Committee gave a favorable report to a measure that would require all public schools that teach grades 7 to 12, and all state colleges that issue student ID cards, to include the telephone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the Crisis Continue reading REQUIRE SUICIDE HOTLINE ON SCHOOL ID CARDS →

By Bob Katzen

On August 1, 2019, the Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities gave a favorable report to a bill creating a 19-member permanent Commission on the Social Status of men and boys of color. The commission is charged with conducting an ongoing study of all matters concerning black men and boys, Continue reading CREATE COMMISSION ON THE SOCIAL STATUS OF MEN AND BOYS OF COLOR →

By Bob Katzen

On March 12, 2020, the Education Committee gave a favorable report to legislation that would ban the use of any Native American mascot by a public school including names like Redskins, Savages, Indians, Chiefs, Chieftains and Braves. Currently more than 30 schools in the Bay State use Native American mascots. Continue reading BAN ON NATIVE-AMERICAN SCHOOL MASCOTS →

By Bob Katzen

On February 27, 2020, the House gave initial approval to a bill that would set a cap on the fees check-cashing stores and outlets are allowed to charge. Continue reading LIMIT FEE FOR CASHING CHECKS →

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By William Tauro

For the past few months or so, the Somerville City Council has entered an item on the agenda of regular city council meetings known as “Item 28” that falls under Unfinished Business.

210586 : That the Mayor update this Council, in Executive Session, on alleged suspicious activity in the DPW Fleet yard in March of 2020. Continue reading Somerville Residents Urged To Demand Answers On Somerville’s Mysterious Item 28 Regarding DPW Overtime Scandal Raid →

By Arthur Moore

We are heading into the national election just one month away. People just need to get away from the hate. Many hate one side and many hate the other side. This is not a way to live. We never were like this. If we lost it was a just a part of life. Continue reading Somerville Voters Need to be Respectful →

By William Tauro

Mayor Curtatone has an illuminated sign that has been stationed at the intersection of McGrath Highway at Highland Avenue that reads ‘Loyal to Local”, yeah right, more like practice what you preach Joe!
Continue reading Somerville Business Community Turning Into Politically Connected Developer’s Discounted Ghost-Town Marketplace Taking Over Politically Caused Distressed Properties →

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

That’s me on Broadway at school with about 120 cars in front of me. It took me 15 minutes to get up Temple Street. How exactly is this helping the environment having all these cars idling at once for so long?

Continue reading Somerville/Medford Speakup Line:Somerville’s Traffic Nightmares →

Our sincere condolences thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Somerville Firefighter Joey Marano on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Somerville Firefighter Joey Marano →

By William Tauro

Apparently under Mayor Joe Curtatone’s rules as you can clearly see in these photos that it’s ok to have a hockey tournament in Somerville with no masks or social distancing at the Somerville Hockey rink with multiple out of state plates on vehicles parked everywhere from NY and Michigan. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Mayor Curtatone Breaking His Own Rules Again On Social Distancing In Somerville →

This lost Rosy-faced Lovebird showed up at a resident’s bird feeder on the Medford/Somerville line, near Tufts yesterday morning (10/1/20). Continue reading Somerville/Medford Animal Control Updates:​Lost Bird →

By William Tauro

Early Friday morning a construction power lift crane collapsed in Somerville on Beacon Street at # Beacon Street in Cambridge line.

Continue reading Power Lift Crane Collapse in Somerville, Two People Injured →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, October 02, the 275th day of 2020 with 91 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:42 and sunset is @ 6:24. 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: 1492 – King Henry VII of England invaded France. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Write in Rayla Campbell for Congress on November 3rd Continue reading Write In Rayla Campbell for Congress Nov 3rd (Somerville) Mass District 7 →

The New England Police Benevolent Association has endorsed Republican candidate Caroline Colarusso for US Congress. Caroline Colarusso is running in Massachusetts 5th District to unseat Congresswoman Katherine Clark (D) who has cosponsored legislation that would undermine law enforcement nationwide. Continue reading Caroline Colarusso for Congress Massachusetts 5th District (Medford) →

“Sasha” went missing on 09/29/20 in the Wheatland St area. Please contact us with any information at 617-625-6600 ext 2190. Thank you!

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

This is my neighborhood in the city of Somerville that I live in. Just look at the growth and trash on the sidewalks of my neighborhood streets. As you can see it just didn’t happen yesterday overnight, but rather it’s been there for months and months. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Speakup Line:The Forgotten Streets of Somerville →