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Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Eddy RIVERA (Disorderly Conduct, Use MV without Authority, Threat to Commit Crime, B&E)

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On January 11, 2020, I, Officer Paul Beckford, was on duty for the Somerville Police (East 2). At approximately 11:23 AM, I was dispatched to Dimick St and

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Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Terina SMITH (Removal of Theft Detection Device, Possess Class B Drug and Boston & Braintree Warrants)

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On 1/7/2020 while assigned to marked unit East-1, I responded to Saks of 5th Avenue for reports of a possible

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Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Colbert CLARKE (Disorderly, A&B on Ambulance Personnel)

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On 1-8-2020, while assigned to marked unit East-1, I was dispatched with East-4 (Detective Thermidor) to Casey’s at 171 Broadway for reports of an

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Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Vilson VIDOTO (Disorderly, Resisting Arrest) at Tony C’s Assembly Row

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On 1/10/2020 at 00:47 am, I was assigned to uniformed patrol in unit East-1. I responded to Tony C’s at 699 Assembly Row for a report of an

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State Representative Denise Provost Announces She Will Not Seek Re-Election

January 13, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly 2 Comments

By William Tauro

State Representative Denise Provost has announced that she will not seek re-election this year. Provost announced over the weekend that she has Continue reading State Representative Denise Provost Announces She Will Not Seek Re-Election →

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Visits Somerville

January 13, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly

By William Tauro

This past Sunday, several members of the Somerville City Council, local state representatives as well as Congress woman Ayanna Pressley and Mayor Joseph Curtatone attended an event in honor of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar at the

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Somerville Animal Control Updates: MISSING CAT!! PLEASE SHARE!!

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“Molly” went missing on 1/2/20 in the Farragut Ave area. Please contact us with any information at 617-625-6600 ext. 2190. Thank you!

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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Sponsored by STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City To order STEALING SOMERVILLE go to: www.Amazon.com

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, January 13, the 13th day of 2020 with 353 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:12 and sunset is @ 4:32. 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: 1128 – Pope Honorius II granted a papal sanction to the military order known as the Knights Templar. He declared it to be an army of God. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

PROHIBIT PUBLISHING OF NAMES OF VETERANS WHO OWE TAXES

January 12, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly

By Bob Katzen

On May 16, the Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs held a hearing on a bill that would prohibit cities and

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DEFAULT ON STUDENT LOANS

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By Bob Katzen

No action has been taken by the Judiciary Committee on a bill that would

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DEBT-FREE PUBLIC COLLEGES

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By Bob Katzen

The Higher Education Committee has not acted on a bill that would give free college tuition including mandatory fees to

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BAN FLAVORED VAPING AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS

January 12, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly

By Bob Katzen

The House 119-33, Senate 32-6, and on November 22 Gov. Baker signed into law a bill that would ban the sale of

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COLLEGE CLOSURE

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By Bob Katzen

The House 158-0, Senate 37-0. approved and on November 14 the governor signed into law legislation that would require

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REPEAL CAP ON WELFARE BENEFITS FOR KIDS

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By Bob Katzen

The House 155-1, Senate 37-3, on April 25 overrode Gov. Baker’s veto of a bill that repeals the current law that denies

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ALLOW UNIONS TO CHARGE NON-UNION MEMBERS FOR SOME COSTS

January 12, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly

By Bob Katzen

The House 154-1, Senate 39-1, on September 19th, overrode Gov. Baker’s veto of a bill that would allow unions to

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BAN CONVERSION THERAPY FOR ANYONE UNDER 18

January 12, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly

By Bob Katzen

The House 148-8, Senate 34-0, approved and on April 8 Gov. Baker signed into law a bill that would prohibit

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PAY FINE FOR NOT VOTING

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By Bob Katzen

The Elections Laws Committee held a June 20 hearing on a measure that would require eligible voters to

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Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 45 – Report No. 2 January 6-10, 2020

January 12, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.

This week Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on some of the bills that were approved by the

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Jan. 30 – Student Health Survey Discussion & Trivia Night (with Prizes!)

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Somerville Prevention Services will hold its annual trivia night and community discussion on Thursday, January 30, 5:30-7:30 pm at Continue reading Jan. 30 – Student Health Survey Discussion & Trivia Night (with Prizes!) →

Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line: 70 Degree Weather Outside All Weekend, Where are Mark Neidergang’s Thousands of Bikes?

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Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,

Its 11 am on Sunday in Somerville on Broadway and its 70 degrees outside. I have to seriously ask the question, where are

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Jan. 16 – Film Screening “From My Heart to Yours” Looks at Opioid Crisis

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The City and the Somerville Media Center are pleased to co-present the FREE 2020 screening series of “From My Heart to Yours” – Continue reading Jan. 16 – Film Screening “From My Heart to Yours” Looks at Opioid Crisis →

Community Members Sought for 2020 Climate Forward Ambassadorships

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The City’s Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) is seeking residents to be this year’s Climate Forward Ambassadors. Up to 30 Ambassadors will be chosen for Continue reading Community Members Sought for 2020 Climate Forward Ambassadorships →

Somerville Inauguration 2020: Mayor, City Council, and School Committee Sworn In

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New Initiatives Announced

January 6 marked the first day of the new term for Somerville’s elected officials, and the Continue reading Somerville Inauguration 2020: Mayor, City Council, and School Committee Sworn In →

Somerville Vision Zero Action Plan and Open Houses Announced

January 12, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly 1 Comment

The City released its Vision Zero Draft Action Plan this week, and the Mayor is calling on the community to provide input to help Continue reading Somerville Vision Zero Action Plan and Open Houses Announced →

Somerville Community Dialogue: Next Steps for Police-Community Relations

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As part of its multi-pronged response to resident concerns regarding the “Boston Straight Pride Parade” and counter-protest of August 31, 2019, the City of Continue reading Somerville Community Dialogue: Next Steps for Police-Community Relations →

Somerville to Honor Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at Community Event

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Come celebrate the life and work of Dr. King while taking in some needed perspective and inspiration. Our annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event is Monday, January 20, at 10 a.m. at the East Somerville Community School at Continue reading Somerville to Honor Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at Community Event →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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Sponsored by STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City To order STEALING SOMERVILLE go to: www.Amazon.com

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, January 12, the 12th day of 2020 with 354 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:12 and sunset is @ 4:31. 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: 1519 – Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I died. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Estate Sale Medford Sunday January 12th, 9AM-7PM

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What is this city waiting for? The death of Winter Hill businesses?

January 11, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly 3 Comments

By Arthur Moore

The politicians are back from vacation and got sworn in and made their nice sounding speeches while the business people in Winter Hill show up each day hoping to have their customers back from the Continue reading What is this city waiting for? The death of Winter Hill businesses? →

Film Premier 25 Tony Conigliaro The Documentary

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See Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone’s January 6, 2020 Inaugural Address

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Click on link below to see video:https://youtu.be/jXIg6PNA1Ak

Mayor Curtatone’s inaugural address speech:

Good evening and Happy New Year! Welcome.

Welcome to U.S. Senator Ed Markey, State Senator Pat Jehlen, State Representatives Denise Provost and Mike Connolly, Cambridge Mayor Marc McGovern, Somerville Mayor Emeritus Gene Brune, and former Somerville Mayor the Honorable Dorothy Kelly Gay.

Welcome to our new Continue reading See Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone’s January 6, 2020 Inaugural Address →

Homeless Somerville Man Pleads For Help of Lost Wallet Recovery

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Somerville-The Hardware Stores and Dad by Arthur Moore

January 8, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly 1 Comment

The Hardware Stores and Dad

My dad was a woodworker in his early days in Somerville before he became a cabinetmaker. Saturday mornings I could be seen being dragged off by my dad to the local hardware store for our weekly visit. Continue reading Somerville-The Hardware Stores and Dad by Arthur Moore →

Somerville Remembering JAMES D. KEELAN JR.

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Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Staff Sergeant James D. Keelan Jr. on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering JAMES D. KEELAN JR. →

Somerville City Councilor/President of the City Councle Matt McLaughlin’s Inauguration Night Speech

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Thank the board for honoring me. I look forward to serving with all of you.
Most of all I’d like to thank my family, who always supported me. Continue reading Somerville City Councilor/President of the City Councle Matt McLaughlin’s Inauguration Night Speech →

January 7th, 2020 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online

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Visiting Nurse Foundation to Purchase Jeanne Jugan Residence

January 7, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly 2 Comments

Somerville, MA (January 6, 2020) —Linda S. Cornell, President and CEO, announced today that Visiting Nurse Foundation has reached an agreement with the Little Sisters of the Poor to purchase Jeanne Jugan Residence. Continue reading Visiting Nurse Foundation to Purchase Jeanne Jugan Residence →

The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week

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Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday to rich marifiote, bill griffith, michelle coakley keeley, janet mcisaac, Joseph Mccain, cherie lee neumuller, henry l mcnamara jr., zachary ward, lisa chute, david b joyner, patty kelly longhorn, gary l grosse, j.r. roach, patricia lynch jennings, ron scotti, janene donnelly, sharon trani, Franny Kenney, sherri raftery patton, Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

Hotline to the Underground January 6, 2020 By Joe Viglione

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Photo by Joe Fortunato

Congratulations Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn, 32nd Mayor of Medford inaugurated on January 5, 2020. The photograph is by Joseph Fortunato, one of the legends of access television in Massachusetts. Breanna is an Continue reading Hotline to the Underground January 6, 2020 By Joe Viglione →

Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 12/30/19 – 1/5/2020

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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Sponsored by STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City To order STEALING SOMERVILLE go to: www.Amazon.com

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, January 06, the 6th day of 2020 with 360 to follow. 2020 is a “Leap Year.” Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:25. 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: 0871 – England’s King Alfred defeated the Danes at the Battle of Ashdown.
1205 – Philip of Swabia was crowned as King of the Romans. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Real Life Somerville Police Stories: John ELWELL (Larceny Over)

January 6, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly

On 12/27/2019 while assigned to marked unit East-1, I responded to Columbia Sports in Assembly Row for reports of a

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Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Itamar NETO (Disorderly Conduct, Trespass)

January 6, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly

On December 27, 2019 at approximately 2056, I Officer Randy Isaacs along with Officer Fusco were dispatched to 282 McGrath Hwy (Nucleo Sportinguista Club), for an

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Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log 12/23/19 – 12/29/19

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Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Commonwealth Real Estate Somerville

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244th Anniversary Commemoration of the Raising of the Grand Union Flag on Prospect Hill

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Photo:244 years after first being raised, the Grand Union Flag flies again from Prospect Hill

By Jason Sokolov

The 244th commemoration of the first land raising of the American flag was held on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2020 in Somerville, with a procession starting at the Continue reading 244th Anniversary Commemoration of the Raising of the Grand Union Flag on Prospect Hill →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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Sponsored by STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City To order STEALING SOMERVILLE go to: www.Amazon.com

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, January 05, the 5th day of 2020 with 361 to follow. 2020 is a “Leap Year.” Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:14 and sunset is @ 4:24. 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: 1781 – Richmond, VA, was burned by a British naval expedition led by Benedict Arnold. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Two Men Arrested on Somerville Warrant for Trafficking Narcotics; Firearms Violations

January 5, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly 1 Comment

Courtesy of Massachusetts State Police

Just before 6 p.m. on Friday Troopers Gary Orellana and Brandon Cali, assigned to State Police-Tunnels, responded to a call of a disabled motor vehicle on Route 93 Northbound prior to the

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Somerville Remembering Thomas L. Repetto

January 5, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly 2 Comments

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Thomas L. Repetto on his passing.

Thomas L. Repetto will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Thomas L. Repetto →

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebrations in Somerville Planned for January 20, 2020

January 4, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly

SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Somerville Health and Human Services Department and the Somerville Public Schools announce the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration event, to be held on

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City of Somerville Seeking Climate Forward Ambassadors for Winter/Spring 2020

January 4, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly

The City of Somerville is seeking community members interested in learning more about climate change, and the City’s actions toward addressing its

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SOMERVILLE’S HOUSING STABILITY NOTIFICATION ACT REQUIRES LANDLORDS TO INFORM TENANTS FACING EVICTION OF THEIR RIGHTS AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES

January 4, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly

New Ordinance Went into Effect on December 26, 2019

SOMERVILLE, MA – The City of Somerville and the Office of Housing Stability (OHS) are pleased to announce the passage of the Housing Stability Notification Act (HSNA), which is designed to ensure that all tenants facing displacement know their rights and

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Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Updates & Information

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First Massachusetts Quotable Quotes of 2020

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QUOTABLE QUOTES

“There has been a surge in interest in refinancing this year, especially among younger homeowners who bought their homes during the times of higher interest rates. As we prepare for this New Year, it is a great time to start

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STUDY ESTABLISHING A TIME LIMIT FOR HANDICAPPED PARKING AT METERS

January 4, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly

By Bob Katzen

The Transportation Committee’s hearing also included a bill that would create a special commission to conduct an investigation and study of

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RAISE FINE FOR PARKING IN HANDICAPPED SPACE

January 4, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly

By Bob Katzen

The Transportation Committee held a hearing on a measure that would allow cities and towns to add

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LANDLORD MUST INFORM TENANTS THAT BUILDING IS FOR SALE

January 4, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly

By Bob Katzen

The Housing Committee will hold a hearing on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. in the Statehouse’s Gardner Auditorium on a proposal requiring an owner who is selling his or her residential property to inform all tenants of their right to

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PLASTIC STRAWS BY REQUEST ONLY MASSACHUSETTS

January 4, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly

By Bob Katzen

The Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee endorsed a bill that would prohibit all Massachusetts businesses, including full-service restaurants, food trucks, self-service and fast-food establishments and convenience stores from

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Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 45 – Report No. 1 December 30, 2019 – January 3, 2020

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By Bob Katzen

With today’s edition, (name of newspaper) begins coverage of the 2020 Massachusetts legislative session with our weekly Beacon Hill Roll Call report.

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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Sponsored by STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City To order STEALING SOMERVILLE go to: www.Amazon.com

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, January 04, the 4th day of 2020 with 362 to follow. 2020 is a “Leap Year.” Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:14 and sunset is @ 4:23. 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: 1850 – The first American ice-skating club was organized in Philadelphia, PA.
1884 – The socialist Fabian Society was founded in London. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Correction Officer Arraigned in Connection with Allegedly Stealing Funds from Accounts Maintained by Middlesex Jail & House of Correction

January 4, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly

BILLERICA – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian have confirmed that Ronald Moloney, 50, of Peabody, a Correction Officer with the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO), was arraigned yesterday in Middlesex Superior Court on the charges of

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The Story Everyone From Somerville Should Hear!

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TopicTime with Harrison Blake Young Show interviews Stealing Somerville Author William Tauro who tells his story about Continue reading The Story Everyone From Somerville Should Hear! →

Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:City Sends Out Notices Regarding HIGH LEVELS OF LEAD IN OUR SOMERVILLE WATER

January 4, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly 7 Comments

Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,

I am extremely disturbed to recieve a notice today from the city regarding Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:City Sends Out Notices Regarding HIGH LEVELS OF LEAD IN OUR SOMERVILLE WATER →

Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:Mr Mayor Take Those Political Signs Down!

January 4, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly 2 Comments

Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,

Its bad enough the Mayor is friendly and likely benefiting from the developers in the city. But why is he allowed to

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First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill 1/1/2020

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Somerville Condos to Homeless

January 4, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly

By Arthur Moore

You see all these condos going up all over the place(or rentals) and I see Winter Hill has hopes of putting in a bunch more with the Star and other properties.

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House Fire Morrison and Willow Ave Somerville

January 3, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly 2 Comments

Photos by Bob Ciampi

Video by Diane Regan

By William Tauro

Early Friday afternoon Somerville Firefighters were dispatched to a fire located near the intersection of Morrison and Willow Avenue in Somerville.

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Somerville News Weekly‘s Special Person of the Week “William McAllister “ Honored By Boston Celtics

January 3, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly 1 Comment

By William Tauro

Two weeks ago we chose William McAllister as special person of the week.

This past week, the Boston Celtics Basketball team choose to do the same to honor William McAllister, who is a tremendous inspiration to many others.

The kindness of this local canteen truck driver was caught on Continue reading Somerville News Weekly‘s Special Person of the Week “William McAllister “ Honored By Boston Celtics →

Letter From The Editor:Pie in The Sky Politics At Its Best

January 3, 2020 thesomervillenewsweekly

Fare free transit? I wonder where that money’s going to come from, maybe taxpayers pockets again?

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Somerville Animal Control Updates: MISSING CAT!! PLEASE SHARE!

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One of our residents has been feeding/caring for this sweet outdoor cat and he hasn’t been seen since 12/25/19. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates: MISSING CAT!! PLEASE SHARE! →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer

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Sponsored by STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City To order STEALING SOMERVILLE go to: www.Amazon.com

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, January 01, the 1st day of 2020 with 365 to follow. 2020 is a “Leap Year.” Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:13 and sunset is @ 4:20. 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: 0404 – The last gladiator competition was held in Rome. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Happy New Year to 330,222,422 People in the United States

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World Population Expected at 7,621,018,958 on Jan. 1 – The United States Census Bureau – America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers – As the nation rings in the new year, the U.S. Census Bureau projects the U.S. population will be 330,222,422 on Continue reading Happy New Year to 330,222,422 People in the United States →

Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:Freedom of Choice Being Challenged In Somerville

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Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly,

This Bafoon of a mayor is trying to take away our civil rights and Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:Freedom of Choice Being Challenged In Somerville →

FREE SPEECH HOUR with Caroline Colarusso

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