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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, February 23, the 54th day of 2020 with 312 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:30 and sunset is @ 5:24. The New Moon is exact @ 10:33 AM EST. The morning stars are Mars, Neptune and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1574 – France began the 5th holy war against the Huguenots. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

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Continue reading El Sistema Somerville’s Celebration Tuesday, March 3rd 6:30PM ESCS Auditorium →

Somerville is part of the MBTA Youth Pass Program, which provides reduced fares for income-eligible teens and young adults. Youth Pass CharlieCards can be loaded up with cash on a monthly pass and Continue reading Youth Pass Program Offers Reduced MBTA Fare →

Join representatives of the City Council, School Committee, Somerville High School Building Committee, and Infrastructure Continue reading Community Meeting to Discuss Remaining Somerville High School Construction March 16 →

Tickets can be purchased on eventbrite for cornhole tournament here… Continue reading 2020 Ted Williams Camp Jimmy Fund Benefit →

By Arthur Moore

As Broadway in Somerville sits there broken and no sign of our leaders fixing their mistake it shows not only do they ignore their mistakes hoping they will go away but insult the people who have been here for years and also those with mobility problems. Continue reading Elderly and Disabled Need Not Apply! →

Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,

The city is trying to close off the Medford Street Bridge permanently for a pedestrian, cyclist path that will be closed of to motor vehicle traffic all together. When is enough enough?
Read the city’s plan below:

Gilman Square Plan Implementation Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:Closing Off Medford Street Bridge Permanently IS NOT a Good Thing! →

“Roux” went missing today (2/20/20) in the area of Lake St and Hawkins St, and was seen running down Washington St toward Cambridge. Continue reading Update: Dog Found! Somerville Animal Control Updates: Missing Dog →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 2/10/20 – 2/16/20 →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, February 19, the 50th day of 2020 with 316 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:36 and sunset is @ 5:19. 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: 1807 – Former U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr was arrested in Alabama. He was later tried and acquitted on charges of treason. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Over 450 households have already opted up to 100% renewable energy through the Somerville Community Choice Electricity Program, including Mayor Curtatone! Continue reading Have you seen these promotions popping up in Bluebikes stations around the city? →

By Arthur Moore

I have been working on this idea for some time now. Have been told it was a good idea by various politicians. So I have decided to start a petition that maybe will open someone’s eyes and get something going. Continue reading Legalize Undocumented Immigrants →

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“Nacho” went missing today (2/18/20) around 2 PM in the area of Willow Ave. He slipped out of his harness, and is not wearing a collar. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates: MISSING DOG!! PLEASE SHARE!! →

The Annual Meeting of the Somerville High School Scholarship Foundation will be held at the East Somerville Community School in Room 165, at the Glen Street side of the building at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2020. Continue reading Annual Meeting Notice-Somerville High School Scholarship Foundation →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, February 18, the 49th day of 2020 with 317 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:38 and sunset is @ 5:18. 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: 1564 – The artist Michelanglelo died in Rome. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

If you are in the mood for a culture clash go to Cambridge’s cellar full of noise in Central Square, the Club Bohemia at the Cantab, 738 Massachusetts Ave. Continue reading Hotline to the Underground 2-18-2020 By Joe Viglione →

photo:CBS News

Meet this week’s “Special Person of the Week:Peter Fantasia

103 Year Old WWII Veteran Gets Long Overdue Recognition

Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Special Person of the Week:Peter Fantasia →

The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday to Olivia Bailey, Kelly Lampedecchio Edmunds, Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

Hi Billy,

I wanted you and your readers to know that I filed this order and put it on the agenda for the City Council Traffic and Parking Committee meeting this Wednesday night, February 19, 6 PM in one of the two committee rooms on the 2nd floor of City Hall. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:Mark Niedergang Ward 5 City Councilor Takes On Excise Taxes & Out of State Plates →

What is a city charter?

According to Wikipedia: In the United States, a charter city is a city in which the governing system is defined by the city’s own charter document rather than by general law. In states where city charters are allowed by law, a city can adopt or modify its organizing charter by decision of its administration by the way established in the charter. Continue reading The Somerville City Charter – Special to Somerville News Weekly by Joe Viglione →

Continue reading Making Masons Free Membership Symposium →

By Bob Katzen
The Senate 37-0, approved an amendment to a section of the bill that creates a pilot program administered by the Departments of Higher Education and Mental Health, to Continue reading CULTURALLY DIVERSE BEHAVIORAL WORKFORCE →

What the Brady List Should Mean to You – 30 Medford Officers on Middlesex D.A. Marian Ryan’s Blacklist

by Joe Viglione

Your civil rights include the right to be protected by honest members of the police force. Living like the worst elements of the film L.A. Confidential are happening in the year 2020 in Medford is unacceptable and the clean-up must be immediate. That the new mayor, Breanna Lungo-Koehn, took on the police chief in October 2019, 5 weeks before Continue reading 30 Medford Officers on Middlesex D.A. Marian Ryan’s Blacklist →

UPCOMING EVENTS/TRIPS

Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, February 16, the 47th day of 2020 with 319 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:40 and sunset is @ 5:15. 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: 1741 – Benjamin Franklin published America’s second magazine, “The General Magazine and Historical Chronicle”. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Kids on February vacation can enjoy an entirely newt experience on Friday, February 21, when the Central Library hosts a Rainforest Reptile show from 2 to 3:15 p.m. in the Auditorium.We’re toad an alligator may make an appearance! Continue reading Reptiles Visit the Library February Vacation Week →

Join us for a community meeting on Monday, February 24, to learn more about proposed mobility improvements along Holland St. and College Ave. Continue reading Community Meeting on Mobility Improvements Coming to Holland St., College Ave. →

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, February 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to present and get feedback on Continue reading Draw Seven Park Renovation Public Meeting →

On January 22, a community meeting on police-community relations following the “Boston Straight Pride Parade” & Counter-Protest was held to gather Continue reading SPD-Community Dialogue on “Straight Pride Parade” & Counter-Protest Draft Report Posted →

The Somerville Public Library and the St. Mark Community Education Program are offering a free, Continue reading Free Citizenship Test Prep Class Starts in March →

You can check out sample ballots ahead of the Presidential Primary on the Elections Department website. There’s also information on the site that can help you make your plan to vote. Continue reading Primary Day is Tuesday March 3 Early Voting Monday-Friday February 24-28 →

District Attorney Marian Ryan’s Brady List of Untrustworthy Police Officers

Twelve of One Hundred and Seventeen from Somerville

Special to Somerville News Weekly by Joe Viglione

Out of the 117 police officers deemed untrustworthy by the office of Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, a dozen are from the city of Somerville. Continue reading 12 Somerville Police Officers Blacklisted by Marian Ryan →

This very friendly female was found today(02/05/20) at Foss Park on the corner of Broadway and McGrath Hwy. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates; FOUND DOG!! PLEASE SHARE!! →

This very friendly male cat was found today(02/14/20) in the area of James St/Pearl St. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates: FOUND CAT!! PLEASE SHARE!! →

(Somerville, MA) Naveo Credit Union announced the promotion of Judy Murdoch to Vice President of Operations and IT, and Continue reading Naveo Credit Union Announces Promotions of Judy Murdoch to Vice President of Operations/IT and Raquel Sa to Vice President of Marketing. →

This past Thursday,  the Metro Boston CIT TTAC completed their 5th CIT Class this year! A total of 26 officers ranking from Patrol to Captain participated. CIT training is a tactically Continue reading Somerville Police News Updates:Metro Boston CIT TTAC Completes 5th CIT Class This Year! →

Noelle Salon of Malden is hosting a night of fun, prizes & fashion show for the LGBTQ Community during “Boston Pride” on June 11, 2020 at 7 p.m. at the Somerville Lions Club Building. Continue reading LGBTQ Community CHARITY Fashion Show During “Boston Pride” in Somerville →

By Arthur Moore

After I got done with the Gilman Square meeting I ran into Jesse. I asked him why he is not speaking up for the people and businesses there. I had to Continue reading Somerville’s Ward 4 Needs More Representation for Winter Hill Residents →

Constitutional amendment would guarantee equality for women under the law

Thursday, February 13, 2020- Washington, D.C.– Today, Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Representative Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined the U.S. House of Representatives in passing H.J.Res. 79, Continue reading Clark Celebrates Passage of Resolution to Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment →

INFORMATIONAL NEWS RELEASE

On 02/13/20 at approximately 1:46am Medford Police were notified that Cambridge Police Detectives were in a foot pursuit of a male suspect in the area of College Ave heading into Medford. Medford Officers responded to Continue reading Somerville/Medford Police Activity Updates:College Ave →

On Wednesday, State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump was presented with the Excellence in Government Leadership Award by the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) at its National Leadership Training in Washington, D.C. Continue reading State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump Receives Excellence in Government Leadership Award from Association of Government Accountants →

Place – The Rockwell | 255 Elm Street | Somerville, MA 02144
Time – Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Price – Only $20 Continue reading Boston Comedy Festival presents Valentines Comedy Show →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, February 12, the 43rd day of 2020 with 323 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:46 and sunset is @ 5:10. 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: 1541 – The city of Santiago, Chile was founded. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Two suspects wanted for questioning in an arson that occurred on the morning of 02/02/20 on the Somerville line (Medford St by Broadway). Continue reading Medford/Somerville Police Seeking Suspects →

Holland St., College Ave. to undergo mobility, roadway improvements in 2020

Join the City of Somerville, Ward 6 Councilor Lance Davis, and Ward 7 Councilor Katjana Ballantyne for a community meeting on Monday, February 24, to discuss Continue reading Holland Street, College Avenue Community Meeting Feb. 24, to Discuss Upcoming Improvements →

By Joe Viglione

February 10, 2020

Flick Fanatics is a site operated by movie critic Panwa Sutthinon with 9.74k subscribers on YouTube. He called director Bong Joon Ho’s 2019 film, Parasite, a masterpiece before it won the Oscar for Best Picture last night. Seek out his review on YouTube under Flick Fanatics. Continue reading Hotline to the Underground…the clubs, the music, the independent films, all the action in the area!By Joe Viglione →

Spring is Coming time to bring your house to it’s Fullest Potential.
Call for a free estimate

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday to Paula Yeo, Melani Fedele, Peggy Gillis Winfield, Christen Obrian, Krysta Marie, Nicholas Tauro, Carolyn Consolo, Michael McMahon, Brian B Cohen, Franco Torra, John DePinto, Leland Cheung, Terrence Kennedy, Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, February 09, the 40th day of 2020 with 326 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:50 and sunset is @ 5:06. The Full Snow Moon is exact @ 2:34 AM EST. The morning stars are Mars, Neptune and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1825 – The U.S. House of Representatives elected John Quincy Adams president. No candidate had received a majority of electoral votes. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Public Library and St. Mark Community Education Program announced this week that they will Continue reading Somerville Public Library, St. Mark Community Education Program Bring Back Free Citizenship Class for Spring 2020 →

The City of Somerville Elections Department is seeking polling place staff for the Presidential Primary Election on Tuesday, March 3. Continue reading Somerville March 3 – Poll Workers Needed →

With flu season here and concerns about Coronavirus, the City’s Department of Health and Human Services has some tips to help you stay healthy and Continue reading Here’s How You Can Prepare for Flu Season and Coronavirus Concerns →

Somerville has partnered with Cambridge-based startup GoPetie so that residents can license their dogs online. Dog owners can Continue reading Need to Register Your Dog? Now There’s an App for That! →

Starting in February you might some tree work going on in your neighborhood park as Continue reading Parks Tree Health Program Starting this Month →

With the 2020 Presidential Primary coming up on Tuesday, March 3, here are some important dates to keep in mind: Continue reading Register to Vote in the Presidential Primary by February 12 →

UPCOMING EVENTS/TRIPS Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information →

Congratulations to Somerville Police Officer Mike Wyatt on his retirement today after 32 years! Mike has always Continue reading THE SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY’S SPECIAL PERSON OF THE WEEK SOMERVILLE POLICE OFFICER MIKE WYATT →

Somerville Youth Hockey Association

Top Photo:Somerville Peewee A team official tourney photo!

Squirt shoot-out champ! @ Lake Placid, New York

Continue reading Somerville Youth Hockey Association →

Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,

4:21 pm Bus driver violently raises hand at calm senior customer bus driver #73274 didn’t want to make the stop at Wegmans around 4:18 pm and flew by. This was intentional as the 134 to North Woburn was picking up passengers @ the Marshall’s stop and she decided to pass him in the wrong lane because she was impatient with passengers getting on the bus going to Woburn Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:Some Bus Drivers Have Attitude Problems →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, February 08, the 39th day of 2020 with 327 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:51 and sunset is @ 5:05. 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: 1693 – A charter was granted for the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Boston, MA February 3, 2020 — Local nonprofit Elevate Youth announced it has been awarded a grant of $15,000 from Patagonia Cambridge, the newest retail store for the outdoor industry leader. Elevate Youth is the first organization to receive a retail grant from Patagonia Cambridge. Continue reading Elevate Youth Awarded Patagonia Cambridge Grant of $15,000 →

Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,

The issues pertaining to Broadway serve as a reminder of a meeting held by several councilors at the Synagogue on Winter Hill, about 2 years ago. It was Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:Broadway Saga Continues to Disappoint →

Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,

This is a letter that was sent to the Somerville Traffic & Parking Department from the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) regarding Broadway Bus and Bicycle Lane Impact on Residents with Disabilities:

I am submitting this brief memorandum in my capacity as the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Coordinator for Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:Letter to Traffic & Parking Dept from Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) →

By Arthur Moore

These are the consequences of what the Winter Hill businesses are going through. Owners have had to take out bank loans just to make Continue reading Consequences of a Curtatone Plan In Somerville →

Welcome to CB Scoops! As a Richardson’s Ice cream, Richie’s Slush, and Hoff’s Pastries merchant, we know our quality product speaks for itself. CB Scoops Continue reading Order CB Scoops for Valentines Day 435 High St. Medford (781)393-5959 →

Somerville’s ordinance banning the use of plastic straws and/or stirrers in food and retail establishments goes into effect on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Learn more about the ordinance at somervillema.gov/plasticstraws.

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, February 04, the 35th day of 2020 with 331 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:55 and sunset is @ 5:00. 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: 1783 – Britain declared a formal cessation of hostilities with its former colonies, the United States of America.
1789 – Electors unanimously chose George Washington to be the first president of the United States. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Continue reading Somerville Property Owners Coalition:Mayor Curtatone Is Selling Out The Property Owners Who Have Made Somerville What It Is Today! →

Continue reading February 4th, 2020 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online →

Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Filomena Catherine, Sonny Maggiacomo, Jeanne Gullage Rogers, jeanette aloisio, patty martini-macarelli, meredith lerner moghimi, jim salerno, donna marie albertelli collins, Lisa Sporfford, cav filippo frattaroli, dave a. mason, john businger, Jean Silva, Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

First some very sad news. If you are a frequent listener to The Sports Hub or WEEI, the famous frequent caller “John from Medford” has left the building. Johnny passed away on Saturday, February 1, but got to see Continue reading Hotline to the Underground…the clubs, the music, the independent films, all the action in the area! By Joe Viglione →

By William Tauro

I personally attended and sat through this trial during the spring of 2018 during the week of June 9th-15th. I’ve never in my life ever witnessed so much lying, unethical practices and covering up in a courtroom full of federal agents, federal prosecutors and pie-in-the-sky Pinocchio style informants. Continue reading Federal Agents Get Their Asses Handed to Themselves In Federal Court →

Gilman Square Roadway Improvements Community Meeting February 12 Continue reading This meeting will take place on WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12. Please see amended version below with the correct day/date. →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Rose Lillian (Zapata) Plaza on her passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Rose Lillian (Zapata) Plaza →

MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, Mass. (February 3, 2020) – Non-profit organizations in Boston, Grafton, Medford and Continue reading Tufts University calls on host community non-profits to apply for Tufts Community Grants →