As many of you already know, Governor Baker, declared that he is banning gatherings of 25 or more ‪starting March 17th.‬ Continue reading Mount Vernon Restaurant Somerville Open Monday For Saint Patrick‘s Day Celebration →

In order to help control the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone has declared a local state of emergency in Somerville. This is in addition to Governor Charlie Baker’s order to close all bars and restaurants in the state to on-site table service through April 17; and all public and private schools through April 7. Continue reading Mayor Declares Local State of Emergency in Somerville →

Dear SMC Friends,

Paralleling decisions by the City of Somerville and the Somerville Public Schools with regard to buildings and programs, SMC will extend its public closure through Tuesday, March 31st. Continue reading SMC Facility Closed through End of March →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, March 15, the 75th day of 2020 with 291 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:56 and sunset is @ 6:50. 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: 44 BC – Roman Emperor Julius Caesar was assassinated by high ranking Roman Senators. The day is known as the “Ides of March.” Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Due to the extreme risk of person to person transmission caused by the 2019 novel Coronavirus “COVID-19”, which has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization and which has occasioned the declaration of a State of Emergency in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Order No. 591: Declaration of a State of Emergency to Respond to COVID-19, and a National Emergency by the President of the United States, I hereby invoke the authority granted to me by G. L. c. 211B, § 10 to promulgate this Standing Order. Continue reading Probate and Family Court Standing Order 1 – 20 Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 →

Tumble Inn Diner 488 Lincoln ave Sausus Is Open (781)231-1103 5am-2:00pm Continue reading Tumble Inn Diner Saugus Is Open During Crisis →

By Arthur Moore

Even though she has been around, I haven’t received an opportunity to know Counclor Stephanie Hirsch until recently. I didn’t even have much of an opinion of her to be honest.

Continue reading Saying Goodbye to Somerville City Councilor Stephanie Hirsch →

This would be a great time to keep the elderly and your neighbors in mind and do a wellness check on them during this Coronavirus pandemic caused State of Emergency.

Neighborhood Restaurant & Bakery is the best. And they are OPEN. They’re run by an amazing family and could use your business. Buy a gift certificate or order via Uber Eats. Continue reading Neighborhood Restaurant & Bakery in Somerville is OPEN →

The School st bridge is closed for the weekend for GLX construction purposes. Continue reading Somerville Traffic Alert:School Street Bridge Closed →

Hello, this is Mayor Joe Curtatone with an important message.

The news regarding the COVID-19 has been developing rapidly. I wanted to take this moment to personally update you on Somerville’s actions to curtail the spread of the virus. Continue reading Message from City of Somerville Community Alert System →

Millennium Companies now offering commerical deep cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing services for the coronavirus (covid-19) interior and exterior services 24hrs. a day. Call today 781-395-1200 Continue reading Millennium Companies Now Offering Commercial Deep Cleaning Disinfecting and Sanitizing Services →

Attention – Local Restaurant Owners –
In support of your restaurant business during the Coronavirus pandemic caused State of Emergency we, here at the Somerville/Medford News Weekly, would like to offer FREE advertising to Continue reading Free Advertising For Restaurants During The Months of March & April 2020 during Coronavirus Pandemic Caused State of Emergency →

By William Tauro

This was posted early Friday morning after the City of Somerville announced closures of schools and Municipal buildings throughout the city due to the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Selfish Inconsiderate Somerville Teacher Gets Called Out by Outraged Parent →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, March 13, the 73rd day of 2020 with 293 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:59 and sunset is @ 6:47. 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: 0483 – St. Felix III began his reign as Pope. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

City Councilor Stephanie Hirsch has announced that she will be stepping down from her role as City Councilor at Large. I am grateful for her hard work and commitment to Somerville and wish her the best as she moves on into her next role. Continue reading Message From The New Somerville City Councilor at Large Kristen Strezo →

Essential functions and services will continue, but municipal buildings will be closed to the public

SOMERVILLE – Today, the City of Somerville and the Somerville Public Schools announced that effective Monday, March 16, all City buildings will be closed Continue reading Somerville City and School Buildings to Close for a Minimum of Two Weeks Starting Monday, March 16 →

The Somerville Lions Club St Paticks Day party at the Mt. Vernon on Tuesday the 17th has been canceled do to the coronavirus scare …Which is understandable …

The Somerville Public Schools are closed today and tomorrow for deep cleaning- see the note from the city on the latest situation with closures and confirmed cases. Continue reading City of Somerville:School /Municipal Building Closures →

Continue reading Somerville COA News Updates:Cancellations →

By William Tauro

Somerville hockey parents are furious over Mayor Joseph Curtatone’s decisions regarding the Somerville High School Hockey team Continue reading Is Mayor Curtatone Trying to Privatize And/Or Dissolve Somerville High Hockey And Youth Hockey? →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Manuel S. Teixeira on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Manuel S. Teixeira →

SYL completed its in-house basketball league on leap year, Saturday 2/29/20
With several teams competing for bragging rights in their division. Continue reading SYL Basketball 2020 →

SYHA Families,

regretfully we are canceling the last two weeks of practices for the season.

The Somerville rink is implementing a policy going forward where only players and their coaches will be allowed in the rink. Continue reading Somerville Youth Hockey Association Announcement →

BOSTON – The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Asian American Commission will not tolerate racism, xenophobia, and bigotry towards the Asian American community due to fear-mongering and misinformation about the coronavirus (COVID-19). Continue reading Asian American Commission Announces Press Conference on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Thursday, March 12th, 10AM MA State House Steps →

Certain events to be suspended, postponed, or reconfigured through April 30th

SOMERVILLE, MA –The rapid spread of COVID-19 around the globe and Gov. Baker’s declaration of a state of emergency have understandably prompted concerns within our community. Continue reading Somerville Announces COVID-19 Social Distancing Measures →

One case has a connection to the West Somerville Neighborhood School, which will close for additional cleaning

SOMERVILLE – Today, the City of Somerville’s Board of Health was notified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) that there are two presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in Somerville residents. Continue reading Presumptive Positive Cases of COVID-19 Identified in Somerville →

By William Tauro

This past Wednesday morning this very newspaper contacted several of the Somerville City Councilors via email and text in regards to if they were going to look into and discuss the police raid that took place at the Somerville Department of Public Works (DPW) the morning before on Tuesday. Continue reading Crickets In Somerville DPW Investigation →

By William Tauro

Early Tuesday morning state and federal agents along with Somerville Police entered the Somerville department of Public Works building and garage as well as the home of Mike Browne, the UnitA DPW foreman on Robertson Street in Somerville. Continue reading Major Somerville DPW Suspensions as Corruption Probe Begins →

By William Tauro

Somerville Police Chief David Fallon has announced in an internal department email that he will be retiring after 21 years with the department this coming December 2020.

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, March 10, the 70th day of 2020 with 296 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:04 and sunset is @ 6:44. 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: 0241 BC – The Roman fleet sank 50 Carthaginian ships in the Battle of Aegusa. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,

We’re pretty surprised to see that GLX is leaving the streets around their storage yard at the old tow lot in disarray.

Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Come On GLX You’re Better Than That Cleanup Your Mess →

Continue reading Here’s Your Somerville & Medford Locations Where You Can Pick Up Your Copy of The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Print Edition →

By Joe Viglione

The Hotline started running in Musician’s Magazine in the 1970s, moved over to The Beat and Preview in the 1980s and is back in 2020. Continue reading Hotline to the Underground – Film, Music and More →

“Blackbeard” went missing on 02/29/20 in the Ware St area. He is not wearing a collar but is microchipped. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates: MISSING CAT →

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and around the Square! Happy Birthday to Rob Hickey, Madison Ryan, Kevin Hardy, Christine Galatis, Michelle Sinclair, Beverly Gin Rego-Blaske, Teresa Lott-Mccollem, Judy Baldasaro, Beverly Danca Frauneni, Patrick Callinan, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

Representative Mike Connolly will be hosting office hours on Friday March 13, from 9-11 am at the Cross Street Elderly Center – 165 Broadway Somerville, MA 02145. Continue reading Announcing Rep Connolly’s March office hours →

This affectionate cat has been frequenting a resident’s porch on Nashua St. for about 6 weeks. Please contact us if you recognize this cat at 617-625-6600 ext. 2190

Change is in the air at A Tavola in Winchester, close to Somerville and there’s good reason to believe those changes will be positive, exciting and delicious. Continue reading A TAVOLA IN WINCHESTER: WELCOME TO THE NEW OWNER, MEDFORD CHEF JOE CARLI →

Join the City of Somerville’s Mobility Division, State Senator Pat Jehlen, State Representative Mike Connolly, and City Council President and Ward 1 Councilor Matt McLaughlin for a community meeting to discuss the needs at the Kensington Connector. Continue reading Kensington Connector Community Meeting to Discuss the Space Under I-93, Pedestrian Crossing, March 30 →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Cynthia “Cindy” A. Pasquarello on her passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Cynthia “Cindy” A. Pasquarello →

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and around the Square! Happy Birthday to Stephen Buckley, Denise Goulet Hill, Michael Doherty, Gordon Francis, Lauren Vozzella, John Walker, Marilyn Lillis Jack Lawrence:Macri, Susan mangherini Griffin, Douglas Rowe, Albert Badger, Brian Aruda, Lori-Lynn Saad, Paula Gartland, Vanessa Rios, Stan Dobrowalski, Carlos Rosa, Ed Griffin, Mark LaRose, Pamela Patavina, Steven Kusmin, Ed Washington, Ana Zappala, Nancy Recor, Cynthia Hughes, Barbara antonopoulos, Kenneth yu cheung choi, Debbie miele-rivera, Jim Duffy, Stephen Burgess, Bill Donnellan, Joe Rainone, Steve Lucia, Nancy Rebello, Michael Mulcahy, Paula Ferrari, John McDermott, Peter Mickiewicz, Anthony DiPierro, Dorothy Galvin Larffarello, Jody Ann McCambly, Mr Decologero, Jim Reeves, Rosie D’Ambrosio, My cousin Antonio Guarino from Italy, Alex and Cisco Meneses, Marie DiRusso Almas, Kerry Sullivan Carlini, Brian Gay, Geoff Wood, Alyssa Shea, Laura Mahoney, Happy 36th Birthday to Mark Santoro, Happy 5th Birthday to Liam, Happy 83rd Birthday to Tom McNeil and a very special Happy 100th Birthday to Connie Spinale!

Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

Happy birthday to singers Lou Reed (March 2nd) and Buzzy Linhart (March 3rd.) We lost Reed on October 27, 2013 and Mr. Linhart on February 13, 2020, just a couple of weeks ago. Interesting to note that if you listen to Reed’s classic Rock n Roll Animal album during the song “Heroin,” the whistle someone blows during the soft part of the song is Mr. Linhart himself. Buzzy went on to hire members of the Rock n Roll Animal bands for an album that he was recording. Reed’s biggest pop hit on the charts was “Walk on the Wild Side” while Linhart co-authored Bette Midler’s signature tune, “Friends,” his best-known song. They were both as their songs stated – “wild” and “friends” to their flock. Midler wrote on her Twitter account:
Continue reading Hotline to the Underground 3/2/20 by Joe Viglione →

During Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, The District Attorney’s Office Reminds People of Resources to Tackle with Teen Dating Violence

Photo: Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan speaks to attendees at the Teen Dating Violence Awareness Training Continue reading Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan Hosts Training to Address and Prevent Teen Dating Violence →

$2.5 million awarded to affordable housing, historic resources, and open space/recreation land projects. Continue reading Somerville Community Preservation Committee Awards FY20 Funds →

Looking to protect yourself from fraud, identity theft, and scams? Maybe you’re wondering about the best way to use credit, how to shop for a used car, or maximize your security online. Continue reading National Consumer Protection Week March 1-7 →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, March 02, the 62nd day of 2020 with 304 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:18 and sunset is @ 5:34. 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: 1807 – The U.S. Congress passed an act to “prohibit the importation of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States… from any foreign kingdom, place, or country.” Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

FINES FOR INTERFERING WITH FUNERALS (H 3160) – The House gave initial approval to a bill amending the current law that imposes a $50 fine or 1-year prison sentence on drivers who interfere with a funeral procession. The bill would Continue reading STATE APPROVES $50 FINES/PRISON SENTENCE FOR INTERFERING WITH FUNERALS →

Photo by William Tauro

By Bob Katzen

The House gave initial approval to a measure that adds a seven-day license suspension to the current $250 fine for not stopping for a school bus. Continue reading INCREASE FINE ADDING 7 DAY SUSPENSION FOR NOT STOPPING FOR A SCHOOL BUS →

Photo by William Tauro

By Bob Katzen

The State House News Forum is sponsoring a forum with government and business leaders on Wednesday, March 11th from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on the opportunities and obstacles for a Continue reading FORUM ON CARBON-FREE GREATER BOSTON →

Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian has announced registration for the popular Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Youth Public Safety Academy (YPSA) will open at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Continue reading SHERIFF KOUTOUJIAN ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION FOR 2020 YOUTH PUBLIC SAFETY ACADEMY OPENS MARCH 4 →

The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission is seeking volunteers for its 2020 Docent Program. Somerville’s Docent Program operates on a scheduled basis during the months of May through October. Continue reading Somerville Historic Preservation Commission Seeking Volunteers for 2020 Docent Program →

Join representatives of the City Council, School Committee, Somerville High School Building Committee, and Infrastructure and Asset Management Department on Monday, March 16, for a community meeting to Continue reading Community Meeting to Discuss Remaining Somerville High School Construction March 16 →

The Somerville Public Library is seeking to fill two vacancies on its Board of Trustees, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply.

The Board of Library Trustees is the governing body of the Continue reading Somerville Public Library Board of Trustees Seeking Applicants for Two Vacancies →

“SomerVIP” launches March 4 with community event. Program offers incentives, technical support for landlords and realtors who lease to residents holding vouchers.

The Office of Housing Stability and the Somerville Homeless Coalition are launching SomerVIP, its Section 8 Voucher Incentive Program, and invite all community members to a kickoff event on Wednesday, March 4 to learn more, including how landlords and realtors can receive incentives and technical support through the program. Continue reading Somerville Office of Housing Stability to Launch Section 8 Voucher Incentive Program →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Celia (DiBiase) Ughetti on her passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Celia (DiBiase) Ughetti →

By Arthur Moore
Somerville is working in reverse as usual.

Back to the problems of Winter Hill again since the implementation of a badly designed road diet for Winter Hill that has raised havoc to the area and the council members and traffic department and mayor that have gone into hiding and ignoring one of the biggest screw ups to Winter Hill there has ever been. Continue reading Somerville Working In Reverse →

Please join us for free appetizers, business card drawing, excellent networking & cash bar sponsored by Thalia Tringo & Associates Real Estate and hosted by Dana Iacopucci Cubby Oil & Energy. Continue reading Somerville Chamber of Commerce After Hours Event Thursday at Olde Magoun’s Saloon →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, February 28, the 59th day of 2020 with 307 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:22 and sunset is @ 5:31. 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: 1827 – The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad became the first railroad incorporated for commercial transportation of people and freight. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Continue reading Somerville PD Promotes Two Officers To SGT →

Deputy Chief James Lucia worked his last shift with the Somerville Fire Department on February 25, 2020 capping a forty year career with the Fire Department. Continue reading Somerville Deputy Fire Chief James Lucia Retires →

Broadway Bridge Opening scheduled now July 2020. Reasons for the delay:

Problem 1
The former gas station had tanks that during bridge construction were found to be seeping onto the bridge construction area.
Continue reading From The Desk of Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn:Broadway Bridge Opening scheduled now July 2020. Reasons for the delay →

Well here it is print edition #1. Volume Number 329-001 of the Somerville/Medford News Weekly! A wealth of information all wrapped up in one! #Moretocome Continue reading The New Somerville/Medford News Weekly Print Edition Has Arrived! →

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and around the Square! Happy Birthday to Terri Medeiros, Courtney Hooson, Jamie Love, Amanda Roderick, judith medeiros, anthony michael savoia, rod kreimeyer, Rick Arden, Alexandria Salvia, David Mangan, Donald Arbeene, Sarah Macone, Jeanne Niven, Lu Alves, Rick Donegan, Bobby Travers, Marie DiRusso Almas, stephanie travassos, jonathan james jolicoeur, Joe Voutour, dana iacopucci, Sean Fitzgerald, Maria Natalina, Walter King, Hazel Evans, dominic dipietro, Happy 12th Birthday to Julian Alves, Happy 68th Birthday to Mr. D’Agostino, Happy 18th Birthday to Tea Desmond, Happy 75th Ignacia Neira Henderson and Happy 90th Birthday to Jim Fitzgerald!

Sent in by our readers!
Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

By Joe Viglione

*Michael Douglas photo in Medford, 2-23-2020 by Visual Radio Director Paul Norman

February 24, 2020

Well, we certainly had fun at the Michael Bloomberg campaign event in Medford on 2-23-2020 with the best actor winner at the Oscars for 1988’s Wall Street. Mr. Douglas had previously won as a co-producer in 1976 for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Continue reading Hotline to the Underground…the clubs, the music, the independent films, all the action in the area! →

State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump testified today before the Joint Committee on Ways and Means in support of her fiscal year 2021 budget request. Continue reading In Budget Testimony, Auditor Bump Stresses Funding for Early Voting and Police Training →

A free reading and discussion group for care workers will be held on Saturday, March 7, from 12:45 to 3:45 p.m. at the Continue reading March 7 – Care Worker Discussion Group →

The Somerville Library invites you to the East Branch on Thursday, March 5, to see violinist Joshua Peckins perform Continue reading Somerville-Free Violin Concert at the East Branch Library →

The Office of Sustainability and Environment just released the first annual update on the Somerville Climate Forward Plan. Continue reading Somerville Climate Forward Report Available Now →

The Somerville Planning Board is still accepting comments on the SomerVision 2040 Plan. SomerVision 2040 updates and Continue reading Reminder: Comment Period Open for SomerVision 2040 →