With more residents and employees able to be vaccinated and a recent decrease in COVID-19 cases, Somerville will move into a modified Phase 4, Step 1 of the State’s reopening plan starting on Friday, May 7. Continue reading Somerville to Move into Modified Phase 4, Step 1 Reopening on May 7 →

By Joe Viglione Continue reading Hotline to the Underground →

This seemingly friendly cat towards humans has been frequenting Cutter St for about a year. Please contact us with any information at 617-625-6600 ext 2190. Thank you!

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

Funny a letter to you states city falling behind on maintenance of their affordable housing properties Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:City Councilors Spending Our Taxpayer Dollars on Whatever? →

By Bob Katzen

A bill filed by Sen. Cindy Creem (D-Newton) would prohibit the in-state manufacturing of assault weapons that are banned in Massachusetts except for sales to the military or law enforcement. Continue reading BAN MANUFACTURE OF ASSAULT WEAPONS IN BAY STATE →

By Bob Katzen

Governor Charlie Baker signed an executive order, named “Leading by Example: Decarbonizing and Minimizing Environmental Impacts of State Government.” The order sets goals and requirements to accelerate the state’s decarbonization efforts in state agencies and public institutions of higher education with a focus on the electrification of buildings and transportation. Continue reading REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AT STATE FACILITIES →

By Bob Katzen

Sen. Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett) filed a bill that would repeal the current archaic law that provides that “petite treason” be prosecuted and punished as murder. Continue reading PETITE TREASON →

By Bob Katzen

Sen. Will Brownsberger (D-Belmont) has filed legislation that would add sex to the list of categories in the hate crime statute which currently includes race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability. Continue reading HATE CRIME BASED ON THE SEX OF THE VICTIM →

Happy Birthday to Anita Lynn, Kaitlyn Cargill (kait), Alyssa Alyssa, Robert Finos, Princess Bree, Herbie Vargas, Shayne Nunes, Phyllis Gondolfe, Patrick O’Connell, Joseph Cirinna, Tiffany Rae, Rocco, Chris Grainger, Kristi-Lee Moschella, Felecia Scolley, Jenn Ardolino Jones, Eric Etienne, Gary Messina Sr., Joann Cetrullo, Frank Donato, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week! →

Thank you for your support of law enforcement officers Bill. I have a deep fear that the current anti-police climate fueled by the national media coverage of anything that can be used to enhance their narrative will deter many good men and women of all races, genders and backgrounds from seeking careers in law enforcement. Continue reading Top Comment of the Week:Support of Law Enforcement Officers →

Issues Guidance to Prevent Rat Activity

The City of Somerville has expanded eligibility requirements for its Residential Rodent Control Assistance Program, nearly doubling the number of residences that qualify and extending access to free rodent control services to more than 90% of residential properties in the city.
Continue reading Somerville Expands Free Rodent Control Assistance Program →

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

Good evening,
I recently became aware that the City of Somerville is not able to keep up on the maintenance of the affordable housing units that they oversee and that the tenants are complaining. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: City of Somerville behind in maintaining affordable housing properties →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Athena Eleftherakis on her passing.

Athena Eleftherakis was truly an amazing and wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Athena Eleftherakis 1926-2021 →

The City of Somerville is seeking applicants to serve on the newly formed Vision Zero Working Group to help advance the City’s Vision Zero commitment of eliminating vehicle crashes that result in death or serious injury. Continue reading City of Somerville Seeks Members for Vision Zero Working Group →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, State Senator Pat Jehlen, State Representative Mike Connolly, City Council President and Ward 1 Councilor Matthew McLaughlin, and City of Somerville staff invite you to the second virtual public meeting to discuss the Kensington Connector Revitalization Project. Continue reading Virtual Meeting to Discuss Kensington Connector Revitalization Designs, May 3 →

Following months of speculation and uncertainty, yesterday’s guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd last May brought with it long-awaited accountability for Derek Chauvin’s actions. But while accountability is the first step toward justice, the full achievement of justice is measured through transformation. Continue reading Somerville: Joint Statement on Justice for George Floyd →

By Arthur Moore

Spring comes to Somerville

Once again we welcome Spring to Somerville. Warmer air, flower and garden planting. The of course we have the other side of it. The dreaded street cleaning monster. Continue reading Somerville Welcomes Spring Again →

By Arthur Moore

So many times my elderly parents fell down due to the sidewalks around me being crappy. One elderly lady had fallen and had to be rushed to the hospital, her husband too. Continue reading Somerville Sidewalks The Worst In The State →

By William Tauro

(Somerville Mayoral Candidate William Tauro Asking Mayor Curtatone and Somerville City Councilors to not reappoint Inspectional Services Director Mr. Nicholas Antanavica but instead to have him removed from his Position Immediately and have him charged criminally.) Continue reading Mayoral Candidate William Tauro Demanding Mayor and Somerville City Council To Halt The Reappointment Of Inspectional Services Director After Racist Comments Made →

By William Tauro

While all my opponents including our current mayor and Somerville City Councilors speak recklessly out of the sides of their mouths to defund the police and fire departments selfishly without seriously thinking it out, I instead am in favor to support the police and fire departments 110% and I’m absolutely in favor to increasing the police and fire department’s budgets as well. Continue reading Why I’m In Favor of Not Defunding Our Police and Fire Departments in Somerville →

By William Tauro 

This was a great point raised that is posted on a former Somerville mayoral candidate’s Facebook page and I had to share it! What’s wrong with this picture? Continue reading Somerville City Council Backdoor Deals Still Exist and Stronger Than Ever Deceiving Taxpayers →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, April 24, the 114th day of 2021 with 251 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:49 and sunset is @ 7:35 EDT. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are Mars, Saturn and Venus. Evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune and Uranus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1519 – Envoys of Montezuma II attended the first Easter mass in Central America. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By William Tauro

Besides you Ward 7 City Councilor Katjana Ballantyne helping your husband extort multiple properties from Somerville property owners and besides you City Councilor-At-Large Wilfred N. Mbah using city owned property and city employees for your own personal use to take care of your plowing needs on the taxpayers dime while playing the race card, where have you both been for the past five years and especially during your off seasons of your election campaigns? Continue reading The Somerville Mayoral Check List →

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

This photo sadly says it all! It’s definitely time for change in Somerville!

Matthew

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

Hi Billy , got a question , hopefully u can shed some light on this for me .
I’ve been told buy the mayor’s office & the construction engineers & the D.P.W that my street Pearson raod will be repaved and the sidewalks fixed beginning the first week of april . Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly:Street and Sidewalk Repairs Nothing Has Been Started →

When you read mostly of everything that I have written in the past eight years and including a book with 560 pages about corruption in the city of Somerville regarding the current mayor and the Somerville City Council, one only begins to wonder why they haven’t been prosecuted yet! Continue reading To the citizens of Somerville, My pledge by William “Billy” Tauro →

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

Hey Billy,

You’ve been really good at calling out corrupt cops in the city. I want to call out another pig who enjoys flashing his badge, carrying guns, abusing his authority and demeans women and people of color. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Speakup Line: Somerville City Councilor JT Scott One Tough Cop →

And so it already starts the vandalism. This particular phrase stands for (All Cops Are Bastards). Continue reading Letter from the Editor:And So It Already Starts, the Vandalism In Somerville →

RALPH, Joyce Palmer January 12, 1935 – April 14, 2021 Joyce was the beloved daughter of the Reverend Leon and Lala Palmer. She was raised in Birmingham, AL and maintained deep ties to the south for her entire life. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Joyce Palmer Ralph →

The Somerville Fire Department responded to a building fire at 2-4 Adrian Street on Monday afternoon, April 19th. The initial call was reported at 252 p.m. Arriving firefighters encountered a heavy smoke condition in the building with an active fire in the basement. The building is currently under renovation and is unoccupied. Continue reading Somerville Fire at 2-4 Adrian Street →

Click on link below to read April 20th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18UxObpBMrCZekpZ6URAKwDdASPfIXJ1A/view

By Bob Katzen

ATTORNEY GENERAL REMINDS PUBLIC THAT VACCINES ARE FREE AND NO ID IS REQUIRED – As more people become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, Attorney General Maura Healey sent out an advisory last week indicating that while the federal government encourages vaccine providers to ask patients for IDs, Social Security Continue reading ATTORNEY GENERAL REMINDS PUBLIC THAT VACCINES ARE FREE AND NO ID IS REQUIRED →

By Bob Katzen

This bill (S 1883) – Establishes a universal basic income pilot program run by Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) under which 100 persons would be given $1,000 per month over a two-year period. Continue reading UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME OF $1,000 →

By Bob Katzen

PRIMARY ENFORCEMENT OF THE SEAT BELT LAW (S 1591) – Allows police officers to issue tickets for seat belt violations even if the driver is not first stopped for another violation as required under current law. Other provisions prevent officers from searching the vehicle or occupants solely because of the seat belt violation and prohibit a seat belt violation from resulting in a surcharge on motor vehicle insurance premiums. Continue reading PRIMARY ENFORCEMENT OF THE SEAT BELT LAW →

By Bob Katzen

Bill (S 2231) – Requires the Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC) to conduct a study of clean energy project finance gaps, including project capital, project credit support and enhancement, project finance insurance and project pipeline development. Continue reading CREATION OF A “GREEN BANK” TO FINANCE CLEAN ENERGY →

Happy Birthday to Deborah Gambino, Karen Quinn, Bob Ciampi, Diana Simmons Drugas, Maryann Puntonio, Tayla Boos, Kostas Kapotas, Jared Bernis, Kevin Machado, Eva Whiteway, Mike Mike, Bill Dufour, Chris Houghton, Cathy Neptune, Bryan Bishop, Nathália Storch Braga, Susan Abbott Hickey, Hirsh Gardner, Jay Forestier, Dina Benevides, Nicolle Doucette,Leo Pacheco, Karen Ray Walsh, Jodi Melanson Kinney,  Andy Cambria, Daniel Tamburello, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the week! →

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NORTH READING — Plans are now underway to organize a Ted Williams Camp Alumni Jimmy Fund event in July of 2022. The event will be held at the site of the former Ted Williams Camp.
Continue reading TED WILLIAMS CAMP ALUMNI PLANNING JIMMY FUND EVENT →

We are so exited,  for the release of the book “ La Caída del Imperio Anáhuac” by Ángel Pineda. We hope from the bottom of our heart that you will appreciate it.  We need your support in this very special historical moment to all of us – the book has a special cost for the release momentum. Continue reading “ La Caída del Imperio Anáhuac” by Ángel Pineda →

Great meet and greet photos from our Veterans with Somerville Mayoral Candidate William Tauro this past Sunday morning!! Huge shout out to Maria Koutsoubaris, Voula Koutsoubari, Ress and the rest of the staff at Rene’s Cafe! You girls rock! Continue reading Somerville Veteran’s Breakfast On Billy Photos →

academic year through the

(Somerville, MA) Naveo Credit Union announced it would offer its annual Carlos Faria and Victor Da Silva Memorial Scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year. Naveo is offering three scholarships of $1,500 each. Continue reading Naveo Credit Union announces three $1,500 scholarships are available for the 2021-2022 Carlos Faria and Victor Da Silva Memorial Scholarship Fund →

Somerville, along with the 19 other communities that make up the Resilient Mystic Collaborative (RMC), was recently awarded the Environmental Business Council of New England’s Award for Leadership by a Non-Profit Organization. The Environmental Business Council of New England presents annual awards to recognize companies, organizations, and individuals for outstanding accomplishments in environmental management, energy resources and management, and climate change. Continue reading Resilient Mystic Collaborative, which Includes Somerville, Recognized for Work Around Climate Resiliency →

Do you have ideas on how to keep cool in the heat? The City of Somerville, in partnership with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, is now accepting applications for the Keep Cool Somerville Community Projects Grant Program to support creative and impactful cooling solutions this summer. Continue reading Share Your Hot Ideas for Keeping Cool This Summer →

The City of Somerville Department of Veterans’ Services invites local Veterans and family members of Veterans to submit short video messages to celebrate Memorial Day. Continue reading Somerville Seeks Short Video Messages to Honor Memorial Day →

The City of Somerville will hold a virtual information session and public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 water and sewer rates on Monday, May 3. The information session will start at 6 p.m. and the public hearing will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. Anyone who would like to testify is welcome to attend and will be heard. Additional Q&A time will be offered following the hearing if attendees have remaining topics of discussion. Continue reading Information Session and Public Hearing on FY2022 Water and Sewer Rates, May 3 →

The Somerville Community Preservation Committee is holding its annual Community Preservation Plan public hearing on Wednesday, April 28, at 7 p.m. Continue reading Somerville Community Preservation Plan Hearing & Application Workshop, April 28 →

By William Tauro

(Candidate for Mayor William “Billy”Tauro proposes 275 parking spaces for new Somerville High School.)

From a press release sent out on the new Somerville High School by the city it clearly reads: “The new building is designed for 1,590 students, which includes capacity for 1,515 students within Somerville High School and 75 students for the Next Wave / Full Circle schools. It’s roughly 396,000 square feet, compared to the old school, which totaled 360,000 square feet.” Continue reading How Do You Build a Multimillion Dollar High School in Somerville With Zero Parking? →

“A strong pledge by William “Billy” Tauro that good times will return again for our seniors and veterans without any more political interference!”

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 William Tauro

What’s wrong with this picture? Yup, you guessed it, Engine 7 (Highland Ave ) has a Boston piece in its station. And we are using a Boston ladder now as well. That ladder is at headquarters on Broadway. Continue reading Somerville Fire Department Equipment In Disrepair →

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday to Amber Ricci, Aileen Tomeo (Scurto), Rob May, Laila F. RamTla, Happy 82nd Birthday to Virginia Boos, Nicholas Koenig, Kaileigh Savoia, Happy Birthday to Nana Mrs. Cincotta, Annarita McNeeley N Peter, Deborah Poplawski (Deborah Runcie), Tina Chapman-Evans, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

By Councilor-At-Large Mary Jo Rossetti

Veteran educator brings dynamic, student-centered approach, more than 20 years of experience to key school leadership position
Continue reading Matthew Buchanan Selected as next Somerville High School Principal →

Viglione Reviews

Artist: Alice Cooper
Album: Detroit Stories
Produced by Bob Ezrin

HOTLINE TO THE UNDERGROUND
from the long awaited book The Rock and Roll Animal Tour
Continue reading Alice Cooper DETROIT STORIES →

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

Racism took a new approach.  The speech of Nicole Whaat was moving for all minorities while she frequently reminded the onlookers about hatred and white supremacy.  When Willie Burnley Jr who is currently running for office stood up to speak, he also reminded the crowd of white supremacy. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:VIGIL OR HATE →

By Bob Katzen

Bill (HD 4070) – Transfers driver education and training from the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) to the Department of Education. The education and training would be financed by a combination of parent-student tuition and fees collected by the RMV as well as by automobile manufacturers and dealers and incentives provided by the insurance industry. Continue reading DRIVERS TRAINING AND EDUCATION →

By Bob Katzen

This bill requires the education commissioner to establish a cultural diversity curriculum to be implemented in elementary and secondary schools in the state in the school year 2022. The program would promote cultural diversity awareness among the children of Massachusetts including educating students on diverse world cultures, heritages and backgrounds; Continue reading CULTURAL DIVERSITY CURRICULUM →

By Bob Katzen

UP TO $9,000 IN FUNERAL EXPENSES AVAILABLE FOR COVID-19 DEATHS – Secretary of State Bill Galvin announced that he has provided a link on his website http://www.sec.state.ma.us to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) website which has information on getting government assistance to help pay for up to $9,000 in funeral costs of anyone whose death after January 20, 2020 is attributed to COVID-19. Continue reading UP TO $9,000 IN FUNERAL EXPENSES AVAILABLE FOR COVID-19 DEATHS →

By Bob Katzen

Senate Ways and Means Committee Chair Sen. Michael Rodrigues (D-Westport) and his House counterpart Rep. Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston) announced an agreement to increase Chapter 70 aid to school districts by $219.6 million, an increase of $21.9 million over the $197.7 million hike proposed by Gov. Charlie Baker earlier this year. The agreement also creates a $40 million enrollment reserve fund targeted to stabilize school districts adversely impacted by pandemic-related enrollment changes.
Continue reading $21.9 MILLION INCREASE IN EDUCATION AID →

With vaccines being made available to all residents over 16 beginning Monday, April 19, the City of Somerville will expand its reopening guidelines to allow more types of outdoor performances and outdoor retail to resume on that date. The City will also work with gyms on plans to safely reopen changing rooms and showers. Continue reading Somerville Additional Types of Outdoor Performances, Outdoor Retail Can Resume 4/19 →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Peter P. Fantasia on his passing.

Peter P. Fantasia was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Peter P. Fantasia →

City Council Announces Survey & Community Meeting (5/4) entitled: When She Calls 911 (A Conversation concerning safety in Somerville for women/womyn)
The Somerville City Council invites you to join a virtual community meeting to engage in this facilitated discussion:

Women/Womyn & Safety Virtual Community Meeting, May 5, 6:30 p.m.:
Join the meeting to learn about our ongoing work to establish civilian oversight in Somerville, and how you can get involved. Featuring City Councilors At Large Mary Jo Rossetti and Kristen Strezo and Ward 7 Councilor Katjana Ballantyne. Continue reading “When She Calls 911: A Conversation on Safety in Somerville for Women/Womyn” May 5, hosted by City Council Civilian Oversight Initiative →

On the above date and time, Officers Ribeiro, C. Collette, and I, were dispatched to 78 Broadway, Bairos Liquors, for an intoxicated customer who refused to leave the liquor store after the store manager, XXXX, refused to sell liquor to the defendant, Tyler Manning. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Tyler MANNING (Disorderly, Resisting, Threats) →

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

Come on Billy, you don’t really believe J.T. Scott is a Socialist do you? How does a socialist get over $300k of gold stolen from his house in a house break? Continue reading Somerville/Medford Speakup Line:Councilor JT Scott’s Stolen Gold Stash →

Photos by Harry Agritha

Great day today in Ward 7 Somerville at Renee‘s Café during one of many “Breakfast On Billy” events that are held across the city each week. Continue reading Breakfast With William “Billy” Tauro Event Photos →

Photo:Somerville Ward 2 City Councilor JT Scott

Photo: Somerville News Weekly Publisher/Somerville Mayoral Candidate William Tauro with longtime friend  Hung Goon

By Tom Ford

It was a very peaceful night at the “Stop the Hate against Asians” vigil in Union Square Somerville this past Saturday evening until Somerville Ward 2 City Councilor JT Scott became belligerent and threatening to a mayoral candidate in public. Minutes before posting this post on his Facebook page:

Continue reading Somerville City Councilor Throws Tantrum on Mayoral Candidate at Peaceful Vigil →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Chen-Chieh Jack Su on his passing.

Chen-Chieh Jack Su was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Chen-Chieh Jack Su →

By William Tauro

Somerville Ward 2 City Councilor JT Scott is pleading for your financial help for money to pay his own personal mortgage on his own personal Somerville based CrossFit Gym business.
Continue reading Typical Socialist City Councilor Trying To Pay Own Mortgage With Other People’s Money In Somerville →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Daniel F. O’Connor on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Daniel F. O’Connor →

FOUND DOG! PLEASE SHARE

This very sweet girl was found today(04/07/21) in the area of Essex/Medford St. Please call SPD dispatch if this is your dog at 617-625-1212. Thank you!

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

Hi Billy, do you know why the firefighters names are not in the back of their coats like other cities? Continue reading Somerville/Medford Speakup Line:Firefighters Need More Protection, City Needs New Leadership That Cares →

Click on link below to read April 6th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SRs2Zb7jRRUCHzY4gmO80Lndx7uAnvX1/view

Happy Birthday to Caroline DeMaria, Rob Dellanno, Katie-Rose, Frank Ciulla, Nickie Moulaison, Mike Sabatino, Karen Hunt, Hugo Pereira, Izzi DeAngelis, Sabrina Moulaison, Christine Doherty, Happy 104th Birthday to Auntie Evie, Michael and Melissa Mahoney, David M Rivera, Carlo Richard DeMaria, Sharyn Wilcox, Jeanine Jenks Farley, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week! →

 

20 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145
Tel:(781)658-0240

Instant Shoe and Luggage Repair is located on the corner of Broadway and Mt. Vernon Street, just before the I-93 overpass and only a few blocks from Sullivan Station. Continue reading Instant Shoe & Luggage Repair 20 Broadway, Somerville →

Continue reading TIKAL UNIFORM 70 Broadway Somerville (617) 628-0847 →

By Bob Katzen

This bill (SD 2478) requires health insurers in Massachusetts to provide coverage for medically necessary expenses of diagnosis of infertility and fertility treatment and prohibits the establishment of any conditions to receiving these benefits based on required waiting periods, number of attempts, prior treatment, age, sexual orientation or familial status.
Continue reading LGBTQ FAMILIES →

By Bob Katzen

Governor Baker signed into law a bill that supporters said will stabilize the state’s unemployment system and provide targeted tax relief to employers and workers. The governor also returned some sections of the bill with amendments which the Legislature will consider.

Continue reading ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL:HELP BUSINESSES AND WORKERS →

By Bob Katzen

There were no roll calls in the House and Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on the number of times each representative sided with Gov. Charlie Baker on his 151 vetoes of items in the 2020 session.

Continue reading THE HOUSE AND SENATE: ROLL CALL VOTES →

The City of Somerville’s Elections Department has set up an online appointment system to allow candidates for municipal office to safely pick up and drop off nomination papers and speak with Elections staff while City Hall remains closed to the public. Candidates can sign up for a 30-minute appointment between May 3 and June 9 at http://www.somervillema.gov/elections.
Continue reading Somerville Elections Department Launches Appointment System for Municipal Candidates →

This bill moves the state primary election from September to May.

“Currently, the primary is held in September, which only allows for several weeks of campaigning before the [November] general election,” said sponsor Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton). Continue reading MOVE STATE PRIMARIES FROM SEPTEMBER TO MAY BILL →

By Bob Katzen

BILL (SD 2432) – Establishes the After School and Out-of-School Time Opportunity Fund, to be administered by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to support the establishment and expansion of quality afterschool and out-of-school time programs. Continue reading AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS →

By Bob Katzen

This bill allows for school absences to be permitted for behavioral health concerns the same way they are for physical illnesses.

Continue reading SCHOOL ABSENCES BILL →

By Bob Katzen

This bill relieves drivers of old, outstanding balances owed to the RMV. The forgiven debts would apply only to charges incurred before July 1, 2020. It would not relieve drivers or automobile owners of charges incurred after that date or diminish the obligations to maintain a valid license and to register and insure their vehicles. Continue reading FORGIVE REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLE (RMV) DEBTS →

Regular street sweeping schedules resume Thursday, April 1, and continue through December 31, unless otherwise announced.

Continue reading Street Sweeping Resumes April 1 in Somerville →

Joe Viglione Essays

Adam Sherman Triangle Sky
The Go Gos
Lou Spinnazola, The Spin Room

Adam Sherman’s voice has serenaded Boston for decades and this February 2021 release, Triangle Sky, is exquisite from track 1 to track 11. #7 is “Loveless Days” – three minutes and forty-one seconds of majestic elegance. It is superb. Continue reading HOTLINE TO THE UNDERGROUND →

BERNARD’S OBITUARY:

Bernard M. BUSSEY– 57, Of Somerville, formerly of Revere where he was born and raised passed away on March 28, 2021.
Devoted father of Michael B., Eric J., and Daniel C. Bussey all of Lexington.
Former husband of Mary Jean Bussey of Lexington. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Bernard M. BUSSEY →

The cities of Somerville and Methuen are working with state public health officials on a pilot of MassNotify, a new tool that helps fight COVID-19 with smartphones. The pilot begins Monday, April 5. MassNotify can send you an “exposure alert” if you were in close contact with someone who anonymously shared through MassNotify that they tested positive for COVID-19. Continue reading MassNotify App Alerts Users of Possible COVID-19 Exposure →

This is an appeal to all Veterans to let you know that all of our VFW Posts need new members to stay open. A lot of our Posts have gone out of existence due to not having enough war veterans to fill the Officer ranks. Continue reading Medford VFW Looking to Recruit War Veterans to Fill Officer Ranks →

On Friday, April 2, 2021 while assigned to W-6, myself along with W-5, Officer R. Sullivan, and W-7, Officer C. Collette were dispatched to Mike’s Restaurant at 9 Davis Square for a report of a fight.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Adan AVALOS (Disorderly, Resisting Arrest) →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Jean C. (Valentino) Ward on her passing.

Jean C. (Valentino) Ward was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Jean C. (Valentino) Ward →

Photos and Videos by William Tauro
Story by Somerville Firefighters Local 76

The Somerville Fire Department was notified of a house fire on Morrison Avenue at approximately 1219 on Saturday afternoon, April 3, 2021. Arriving fire companies were faced with extreme fire conditions. Continue reading Somerville 4 Alarm fire – 195 Morrison Avenue 4/6/21 →

As more residents have access to the COVID-19 vaccine, including essential and service industry workers, the City of Somerville is moving forward with some additional modest business reopening steps starting Monday, April 5. Somerville is still reopening at a more cautious pace than the state, remaining in a modified Phase 3, Step 1 of the State’s reopening plan until further notice. Continue reading Some Reopening Restrictions to Ease Starting April 5 →

Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly,

Back in February my case manager from Somerville /Cambridge Elder services Anja Patenko contacted me concerning a chairlift for our home. She asked if we were still looking to install one. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Somerville Resident Very Appreciative to Somerville Cambridge Elder Services Case Manager →