Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday to Sergio Chaves, Michael Burke, Patty Murphy Medeiros, Shayne Saltman, Dave Oliveira, Tony J Sillari, Deb Shea Fede, Leo O Anderson, Laurie Cura, Julie Glassman, Perry D’Alelio, Isabel Mercauto, Jimmy Walker, Deborah DiZoglio, Kim Houston, John Pintone, Christine Cornelio, Nicholas DiZoglio, Ronda Barrett, Dennis Hardy, Maria Ferro, Bill Bono, Somerville Joe, Cathy White, Peter Spinos, Thomas B Mercier, Terri Leander, Celia Nutt, Gary Cobuzzi, Donald Cronin (DJ), Jeffrey Kuhner, Michael A Gilberg, CJ Byrd, Kim Spezzafero, Walter Westcott, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

On Thursday, August 26, 2021, I, Officer Pavao, was assigned to East 2. I was dispatched to 180 Somerville Ave (Target) for a past shoplifter.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Mark RANKIN (Shoplifting) →

All City staff must be fully vaccinated by November 1, 2021

Somerville School Committee to review vaccination requirements for the Somerville Public Schools at Monday, August 30, meeting Continue reading Somerville Announces Vaccination Requirement for All City Staff →

Four days of early voting will be held in advance of the September 14 preliminary election

SOMERVILLE, MA – Somerville voters will have the option to vote early in the September preliminary election. Four days of in-person early voting will be held prior to election day on Tuesday, September 14. Continue reading Somerville Early Voting Schedule Announced →

The City of Somerville is seeking resident volunteers to join the Somerville Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee (PTAC). Founded two years ago, PTAC provides input on policies, plans, and projects that impact public transit riders and pedestrians. The committee consists of transit and pedestrian commuters; persons with disabilities; seniors, youth, and students; business and institutional representatives; lower-income residents; and transit or pedestrian advocates. Continue reading Somerville Seeks New Members for Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee →

In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, and Recovery Month in September, the City of Somerville will plant 14 purple flags on the lawn of City Hall in memory of the 14 Somerville residents who died of an opioid-related overdose in 2020. A larger flag will also be on display in recognition of all Somerville residents who have died of an overdose. City Hall will be lit with purple lights through September to bring awareness to Recovery Month. Continue reading City of Somerville to Mark International Overdose Awareness Day, Recovery Month →

By William Tauro

This is interesting haven’t had a director in over 20 years! Looks like outgoing LameDuck Mayor Joe Curtatone is trying to give someone a very nice Christmas gift on his way out of office! At the very lest this should be under the direction of the fire department. Continue reading Letter from the Editor: BUYER BEWARE!! SOMERVILLE RESIDENTS and TAXPAYERS BEWARE!! →

All City staff must be fully vaccinated by November 1, 2021

Somerville School Committee to review vaccination requirements for the Somerville Public Schools at Monday, August 30, meeting Continue reading Somerville Announces Vaccination Requirement for All City Staff →

Somerville MA For Immediate Release

Pearl Street Tattoo Club is now open in East Somerville at 76B Cross Street!

Aisha & Arran are the husband and wife team behind the Pearl Street Tattoo Club! The couple moved from the United Kingdom to the Boston area in 2019 because Aisha landed her dream job at Tufts Medical. As a woman of color in the body modification scene, she recognized the need for an openly inclusive tattoo shop that is safe and welcoming to everyone. Continue reading Opening of Pearl Street Tattoo Club In Somerville →

By William Tauro

Rodent Control in Somerville should not have been taken lightly from the beginning. The problem to combat the rodents should’ve had hit the ground running with modern day scientific strategies by professional people from day one. Continue reading My Strategic Plan To Combat Today’s Somerville Neglected Rodent Problems →

By William Tauro

One of the biggest reasons why I don’t ask for endorsements from elected officials is because I do not want to owe them anything, especially a political favor of hiring any political hack’s family members or friends and other state appointed hacks! Continue reading One of the biggest reasons why I don’t ask for endorsements from elected officials →

By William Tauro

Since 2016 I’ve been writing about this and placing it directly under the noses of the residents and taxpayer’s of Somerville and here it is again as a strong reminder. Continue reading CONNECTING THE DOTS TO SOMERVILLE’S CIRCLE OF CORRUPTION WITH JOE CURTATONE’S PUPPETS MARY CASSESSO AND KATJANA BALLANTYNE →

I am not for rent control, but instead I am for making proper assessments!

Let me begin by stating that I was very disappointed that the two current Councilors Ballentine and Mbah voted to downsize the availability of low income housing from 20 percent down to 12 percent and were not called out on it. Continue reading Answering the question that I was asked by the Somerville Wire on “How do you feel about rent control?” →

By William Tauro

I don’t want to be the one to say that I told you so, but “I told you so!”

Mayor Curtatone, his administration and my three opponents painted me as a bully to the public and also painted me as someone who doesn’t want arts in the city, but it looks like it backfired in their faces don’t you think? Continue reading Another Somerville Backstab, The Armory Eminent Domain Taking Broken Promises →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends friends of William J. Carr on his passing.

William J. Carr was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering William J. Carr →

Click on link below to read August 24th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16Rv2-pjKK-7zO1dlZG68EgIGU2GmhzAB/view

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday to Giuliana and Bella Martinez, Teresa Medeiros, Paul Vieira, Ron McCollem, Ashley Rebelo, Michele Tauro, Kenny Nichol, Mary Lou Linehan, Elizabeth R. Mirarchi, Bobby Murphy, Anthony Ward GiGante (Ward), Maria DaSilva, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

Continue reading Somerville Seniors & Veterans August Beach Party At Winter Hill Yacht Club Photos →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Catherine F. (Capuano) Kirby on her passing.

Catherine F. (Capuano) Kirby was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Catherine F. (Capuano) Kirby →

Richard Scirocco

It is obvious that this will be a turning point in the social structure of this community.  What is needed is a strong willed, business savvy, common sense candidate to bring back commerce and balance to the city operations that has been evidently lacking. The same rhetoric has occurred for decades without change. The Somerville community has had too many patches and not enough completion towards the dozens of projects that eyesore the city. For the amount of money collected within the taxpayer base, citizens need better results than what they have been handed. Continue reading How To Choose The Right Somerville Mayor →

On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, I, Officer Mackenzie Richardson, was in full uniform assigned to patrol area West 7 for the Somerville Police Department. At approximately 10:15 AM, I, along with Officer Chris Collette (West 6) were dispatched to 2 North Street, Mass Bay Veterans, for a male under the influence of alcohol who the staff wanted to leave.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Paul MCGUIRE (Disorderly Conduct) →

On August 18, 2021 I was in full uniform working for the Somerville Police Department in a patrol capacity. I responded to the area of 145 Broadway for a report of an assault. The reporting party stated he was struck with a stick. Officer C. Fusco and Ofc. Jean-Jacques responded as backup. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Luciano DELIRA & Jose DUBON (ABDW →

On Friday, 8/20/21, I was working my assigned 4PM to 12AM shift in the East-1 cruiser. At approximately 6:14PM, Officers Alex Lorenti (East-3), Robert Hartsgrove (East-4), and I, were dispatched to Saks Off Fifth Avenue (300 Canal St.) for a shoplifter that punched an employee in the face. The male was described as a white male wearing an Air Jordan mask, a white shirt, and an ankle bracelet.The following is a summary of the incident:

Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: James EASTMAN (Unarmed Robbery, A&B) →

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

This administration has known about the sewer problem and instead of ensuring that it be repaired, they invited developers to add more sewerage to an antiquated and badly deteriorated system. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Somerville Knew About These Problems For Over A Decade →

The depths of the suffering borne by the people of Haiti in recent decades — whether hunger, disease, natural disaster, or economic crisis – seems fathomless. But the gauntlet of hardship faced by this island nation has not extinguished the spirit of its people. Continue reading Mayor’s Statement on Earthquake in Haiti — →

The deadline to register to vote or update your party affiliation or address for the September 14 preliminary election is Wednesday, August 25, at 8 p.m. Massachusetts voters have the option to register online or via a paper form. Continue reading Reminder: Register to Vote in the September 14 Preliminary Election by August 25 →

As a reminder, three of Somerville’s polling places have been relocated as of the current 2021 election cycle. All other polling locations will remain in the same location as they were in 2020. Before voting in the September 14 preliminary election, don’t forget to double-check your polling location. Continue reading Three Somerville Polling Locations Relocated in 2021, Five Polling Places that Moved in 2020 Remain at Same Locations →

By William Tauro

This is a photo of one of many 100 year old underground colapsed chimneys throughout the City of Somerville that have failed and caused most of the tremendous amount of water buildup resulting in street flooding, basement flooding and destruction of properties throughout the city. I would like to thank Christine Carlino of Somerville for this photo which actually has a pretty big story to tell. Continue reading Photo Of One Of Many Collapsed Sewage Drainage Chimneys Throughout The City That Needs Replacing →

Dear Representative Barber, Mayor Curtatone, City Councilors, and Mayoral Candidates,

My name is Christine Carlino. I’ve met all of you at various points over the last few years. I am one of the two co-chairs of the Gilman Square Neighborhood Association. I’m writing to you to discuss the flooding issues in our community. I have provided photographs below of what we experienced in our neighborhood today as well as footage that has been shared on social media. Continue reading Flooding in Gilman Square/East Somerville →

The Somerville Board of Health (BOH) approved a face-covering mandate for all indoor public spaces at its August 19 meeting that is in effect as of Friday, August 20. The mandate applies to anyone two or older, and face coverings can be removed when people are actively eating or drinking. Continue reading Public Indoor Face Covering Mandate in Place in Somerville →

Please join William “Billy” Tauro and the great members of the Winter Hill Yacht Club on Wednesday September 22 from 12:00Noon-2:00PM for lunch and entertainment at Somerville’s Winter Hill Yacht Club located at 500 Artisan Way, Somerville, MA 02145. Continue reading Somerville Senior’s and Veteran’s Fall Luncheon at the Winter Hill Yacht Club →

It’s extremely hard for immigrants that come here legally from other countries to live in the United States and work towards the American Dream. It’s extremely even more difficult for them to return to their native country to visit with family and to take care of elderly parents who may suffer from ailments especially when they’re over 4,600 miles away in many cases. Our system is broken, especially here in Somerville! Continue reading Tauro, “I Will Be A Mayor For All!” →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Robert J. “Bob” Baxter on his passing.

Robert J. “Bob” Baxter was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering Robert J. “Bob” Baxter →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Moemin Eldeb on his passing.

Moemin Eldeb was a wonderful person who has been taken from this world much too soon. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Moemin Eldeb →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Thomas Albert Ryan Jr. on his passing.

Thomas Albert Ryan Jr. was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Thomas Albert Ryan Jr. →

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Update:Felony charges with and destruction of personal property charges filed crystal clear surveillance video footage in route from three different security cameras from three different buildings around that news box including eyewitnesses! Sad, real sad! Continue reading Charges Sought on Registra of Deeds Maria Curtatone’s Daughter and Friends for Destruction of Tauro Campaign Signs →

By William Tauro

As mayor I want to do more for parents and children of special needs and begin with a program such of this! This program is designed for children of kindergarten to eighth grade. We also have to concentrate more on children from eighth grade and beyond who still are affected by this horrible disease. Together we will accomplish this! Continue reading Wanting to do More for Parents and Children of Special Needs →

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By William Tauro

How would you like one of these awesome venues at Somerville’s Draw Seven at Assembly Row? As mayor you and me, we, can get this done!

Continue reading Working Hard to Bring international Heritage Values Back to Somerville →

By William Tauro

Thank God we here in Somerville have the Somerville Auxiliary Fire Department Unit here to help us during emergencies especially in the time of floodings. This team of dedicated firefighters do a tremendous job in helping the residents pumping out their basement and much much more. Continue reading Somerville Under Water Again and Again →

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

Hello Billy,

Thank you for taking the time to listen to me and my concerns about the city and the attempt to force a vaccine onto our youth in order for them to play or participate in activities outside of their regular school work. There is a major concern on my behalf in the latest attempt to what seems to be a violation of our rights. My child is very concerned with their ability to participate as they have voiced they do not want to be vaccinated. The voices of our youth are being stolen. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Curtatone Gearing Up For Another Sleazy Attempt to Interfere With Somerville Elections As It’s Coming as He Starts Off With Using Our Children as Political Pawns Now for His Own Personal Advantage! →

Click on link below to read August 17th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zu_hFlFdW7HEApc8BJjMqgzJWCXVCwDT/view

Happy Birthday to Max McDade, Mr. Ramos, Nancy Velasquez, Sal & Louise Casparriello, Mr. Hagerty, LouAnn Barton, Craig McCarthy, Crystal Legaski, Eldo Coviello (Bill Coviello), Brian McCarthy, Joe Paolillo, James Smith, Judy Locchi Jacobs (Judith Passera Locchi), Brendan Leahy, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week! →

Michael Chaffee, 44, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 12,2021.

Michael was born and raised in Melrose and was a graduate of Melrose High School Class of 1995. He spent his childhood years playing baseball and basketball in Melrose. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Michael D. Chaffee →

Board of Health to review indoor masking order at August 19 meeting

Continue reading Somerville Moves to Establish Public Indoor Mask Mandate →

City also ahead of schedule to fully fund retirement system
Continue reading City of Somerville’s Retirement Fund Best in State for Second Year in a Row →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Corinne A. (Pacsay) Wall on her passing.

Corinne A. (Pacsay) Wall was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here both in Somerville and Medford. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Corinne A. (Pacsay) Wall →

Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church

A few important deadlines for the September 14 preliminary election are coming up. This preliminary election will narrow the field for Mayor, Ward 5 City Councilor, and Ward 7 City Councilor. Continue reading Somerville Upcoming Election Deadlines →

SOMERVILLE – Six Somerville organizations received “Keep Cool Somerville” grants to pilot projects improving resilience to extreme heat this summer.
Continue reading Six Somerville Organizations Awarded Grants to Improve Community Heat Resilience →

Mark your calendars! The 26th Annual Somerville 5K Road Race is BACK, in person and in Davis Square. After an Arlington detour in 2019 and a virtual 2020, we can’t wait to be back in our original stomping grounds. Continue reading Mark your calendars! The 26th Annual Somerville 5K Road Race is BACK →

On 08/11/2021, while assigned to marked unit East-4, I was dispatched to Assembly Row with West-5, Officer Gee, for a shoplifter. Dispatch advised a white male with green luggage was being followed by TJ Maxx security that had shoplifted. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Brandon TRACY (Shoplifting) (Boston Warrants) →

The Somerville Fire Department will begin the annual inspection of all fire hydrants on Monday, August 23, and conclude on or around Saturday, September 4. This procedure requires the flushing of water from the hydrants as well as a check of the mechanical operation of the hydrant. Continue reading Somerville Annual Inspection and Testing of Fire Hydrants Begins August 23 →

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

Hi Billy,
I was pleased to see that you requested the voter records from Mr. Salerno. Over the years I have requested many public records from the city. Since the Clerk’s Office is the “keeper of the records”, you might want to deliver a copy to the letter to the clerks office. Be sure to have them “stamp” the document and ask for a copy of the stamped document. Under Public Records Request law, they have 10 business days to prepare the request. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Letter to Mr. Salerno →

BOSTON – In an audit released today, the Office of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump (OSA) found the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) has not adequately safeguarded some of its property and equipment against misuse. The audit also showed MCLA was not properly overseeing procurement cards which are used for incidental purchases. A previous audit of MCLA from 2016 found similar issues related to inventory tracking and purchase policies.
Continue reading Audit Calls on Mass. College of Liberal Arts to Improve Inventory Tracking and Procurement Oversight →

City of Somerville
Attn.: Mr. Nicholas Salerno, Chairman
Board of Election Commissioners
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville, Massachusetts 02143

August 10, 2021

Dear Chairman Salerno:

I am writing to you relating to the Registered Voters postcards (postcard to Ward Three Precinct One voters with the incorrect polling place address. Continue reading A Letter from William Tauro to Somerville Elections Commissioner →

The City of Somerville seeks three residents to serve on the City’s Traffic Board. The Traffic Board is an appointed body that reviews decisions of the City’s Traffic Commission upon appeal petitions. If a decision of the Traffic Commission is appealed, the Traffic Board is required to hold a public hearing, accept public testimony, and issue a ruling to approve or disapprove the action of the Traffic Commission. Members will serve in a volunteer capacity for a term of one to three years.
Continue reading Apply to Serve on the City of Somerville Traffic Board →

Continue reading License to Carry Classes Course Completed in One Day →

Applications due September 8 to vote by mail in the September 14 preliminary City election

Continue reading Somerville Voters Can Vote by Mail for Preliminary and General City Elections →

Our sincere condolences thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Stephen S. Murphy on his passing.

Stephen S. Murphy was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Stephen S. Murphy →

Good morning Mr Tauro

I had a very upsetting incident happen yesterday. I have a handicap placard due to the fact that I have very bad legs and feet and cannot walk very far. When I received my booklet it states that with that I can park anywhere including residential areas without a problem. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Somerville Traffic Rules Ugly and It Proves That Somerville Is Broken →

HOTLINE TO THE UNDERGROUND:

With special guests Dawn Derow(MAC award Winner) and Henley Douglas (Heavy Metal Horns)

By Joe Viglione (along with information from the press release) Continue reading The Music of Carly Simon performed by Peter Calo and Anne Carpenter →

Renee Danielle Leavitt plays the Leather City Common in Peabody with her new Renegades August 22 from 6-8 pm. She has a bunch of brand new songs both original and cover. Free Pizza that nite.

(Photo Left to Right: Deputy Christopher Ward, Sgt. John Marino, Officer Sergio Costa, Officer Justin Brown, Officer Sergio Garcia, Officer Thomas Lambert)

On June 22, 2021, at 1:20 am, E-911 dispatched units to a house fire at 17 Bond Street. Within minutes, Officers arrived on location and observed heavy flames coming from the front porch of the dwelling. Continue reading Five Somerville Police Officers Receive Life Saving Award →

Click on link below to read August 10th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hFhRwaFMKiq1ARTFURE8rR5_axoO_iQD/view

By William Tauro

Just after midnight on Tuesday morning shots were fired at 22 Myrtle Street in Somerville with approximately 20 rounds that were fired. One vehicle was hit with no injuries.
Continue reading Shooting 22 Myrtle Street Somerville →

Happy Birthday to Lisamarie Tauro Kuma, Robert Casey, Susan Fontano, Stevie Ravanis, Karen Lampedecchio, Eric O’Brien, Linda Chiappini Yarasitis, Alice Dorant, Dick Keane, Bobby Young, Mike Terrio, Kerianne Byrne, Colleen Mccallum, Dale Hodgkins, Kenneth Jameson, Kathleen Gatta, Duggan Hill, Ken Maiocco, Robert Earle-Coppola, Mary Ryan Bolduc, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Brian T. McMahon on his passing.

Brian T. McMahon was a wonderful person who had many friends in Somerville as well as for here at the Somerville/Medford News Weekly.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering Brian T. McMahon →

By Arthur Moore

I had been notified of poles in Cedar Street now and have received complaints from people as some of the poles block people from getting into their driveways. I do not know what day they went up but it is causing so much havoc on so many levels. Continue reading Punishment For Residents Of Cedar Street Somerville →

Initiative funded by Baker-Polito Administration Regional Pilot Project
Grant includes equity-focused paid internship programs for college local students
Continue reading Cambridge and Somerville Chambers Announce COVID Resilience & Recovery Urban Partnership Paid Internships →

Tenants & homeowners short on rent or mortgage payments urged to seek help from Somerville’s Office of Housing Stability – Now, not later

Continue reading With CDC & Somerville’s Eviction Moratoriums Both Extended, City Urges Residents to Access Housing Assistance Now to Prevent Possible Eviction Later →

Applications now being accepted until 12:30 p.m. on Friday, August 13
Continue reading Deadline to Apply Extended: City of Somerville Seeks Four Community Members for the Police Chief Selection Committee →

Wednesday, August 25 at 8 p.m. is the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming preliminary election on September 14 to narrow the candidate fields for Mayor, Ward 5 City Councilor and Ward 7 City Councilor. Continue reading Voter Registration Deadline for Preliminary Election Approaching + Three Polling Locations Changing & Polling Place Workers Sought →

By Arthur Moore

This is a tough issue; Granted I am not an expert but being a senior and knowing many and talking to them and seeing what is going on in their lives I get a pretty good idea of some of the problems first hand. Continue reading Affordable Housing for Seniors? →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Nancy L. (Bonin) MacDonald on her passing.

Nancy MacDonald was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville.

NANCY’S OBITUARY

Nancy L. (Bonin) MacDonald, 54, of Malden, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 5, 2021. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Nancy L. (Bonin) MacDonald →

By Arthur Moore

So as I watched this debate and it got to senior mobility problems I can’t help noticing that the two people from our city council now have something to say. Continue reading City Council Members Running for Mayor Have Been Ignoring Senior Problems Here →

By Tom Ford

Somerville Massachusetts Bay Veterans Center Walk for the Homeless Hosted by Marisa Tauro and the Tauro Family (Supporting Marisa’s commitment to ending homelessness) We raised close to $8,000 today for our veterans! Thank you to all of the walkers, sponsors and volunteers that helped make today’s walk a huge success! TEAMTAUROforMAYOR2021

Continue reading Somerville Mass Bay Veterans Center Walk for the Homeless Hosted by Marisa Tauro Great Success →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of James “Jimmy” K. O’Brien on his passing.

James was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering James “Jimmy” K. O’Brien →

Somerville Senior’s Pizza & Ice Cream Socials with William “Billy” Tauro have begun! Billy & #TEAMTAUROforMAYOR2021 will be visiting 19+ Somerville Senior buildings in 19 straight days in a row! So please keep an eye out for when we visit your building and come on down and enjoy some fresh Italian pizza and some awesome ice cream flavors with Billy! Continue reading Somerville Senior’s Pizza & Ice Cream Socials with William “Billy” Tauro Have Begun! →

Need a ride to the polls? No worries please call #TEAMTAUROforMAYOR2021 to pre-reserve your ride to the polls for the upcoming September 14th Election Primary at (617) 778-3992

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Jack Jandreau on his passing.

Jack Jandreau was a wonderful person and a good friend to many of us here in Somerville and Medford. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Jack Jandreau →

If you like democracy and would like to make $200, Somerville is seeking polling place workers for its 2021 municipal elections on September 14 and November 2, 2021. Continue reading Somerville Voters Share this to sign up and help keep eye on things! →

Photo from the Left: Officer Steven Johnson, Deputy Chief Christopher Ward, Officer Christopher Collette

On Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at approximately 7:42PM, Somerville E911 received a call stating that a person had been shot and the shooter was still on scene. Officers Christopher Collette and Steven Johnson responded to the scene. Officer Christopher Collette, being first on the scene, observed an individual standing outside the home where the shooting had occurred, holding a semi-automatic firearm. Officer Steven Johnson arrived on location and both Officers proceeded to engage the suspect.

Continue reading Somerville Police Combat Cross Awarded to Christopher Collette and Steven Johnson →

Lenny Vigilante is organizing an all class reunion .. Continue reading Cambridge High & Latin All Class Reunion 60’s & 70’s →

By Riane Scirocco

After the Current Administration has been analyzing the three opponents thrown into the Mayoral race to challenge the very popular choice William Billy Tauro, the process of weeding out the selection has begun. First on the chopping block has been whispered to be Mary Cassesso, a latecomer into the list of challengers to the open seat for Mayor of Somerville. Continue reading The Somerville Silent Breakup →

Click on link below to read August 3rd, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IrdSmIWfqmbqRLk3rrsYZVKClmBmyE_9/view

By William Tauro

Here is one of many pieces of factual evidence that were presented to the FBI. This particular voicemail was left by Former Somerville Alderman Sean O’Donovan who still remains councle to and business partners with these individuals about my family’s personal property. Continue reading The Day The Music Died In Somerville Part I →

With only a few weeks away, I would like to give you some insight as to why I ASK FOR YOUR VOTE!!
I am a very passionate and outspoken speaker. My intentions are to represent all the citizens equally and chase out the corruptive behavior once and for all. Continue reading William B Tauro’s Message To Voters →

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday to Patrick Melo, Darlene Gibson Hazleton, Jaclyn Sullivan, Joseph Ryan, Frank Privitera, Mark Tauro, Kelli LaMonica, Deb Boyer, Patricia Horan-Madore, Jessica McCarthy, Susan Callahan Scalesse, Ronnie Bagnera, Tony Catatao, Nicholas Oliveira, Joel Luis, Tony Salvato, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

Send us your favorite photos to Wmtauro@bostonnewsgroup.com to be posted here live on Thesomervillenewsweekly.com as well as in our print edition for the world to see!
Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Photo of the Week →

The deadline to register to vote or update your party affiliation or address for the September 14 preliminary election is Wednesday, August 25, at 8 p.m. Massachusetts voters have the option to register online or via a paper form. Continue reading Register to Vote in the September 14 Preliminary Election by August 25 →

Residents are invited to display their own works of art and travel around the city to see the creativity of others
Continue reading Somerville’s First Ever Yart Sale Planned for August 14 →

The City of Somerville’s Economic Development Division recently published its second Diversity Catalog, which highlights women-, minority-, veteran-, and LGBTQIA-owned businesses in the city. The Diversity Catalog can be found at http://www.somervillema.gov/diversitycatalog.
Continue reading City of Somerville Releases Second Diversity Catalog Highlighting Local Businesses →

New intersection design aims for safer travel for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers

Continue reading Safety Improvements Coming to Powder House Circle in August →

Please join us for LIVE IN PERSON for excellent networking, free appetizers, cash bar, business card drawing, complimentary bowling & no cover at Flatbread Company, Davis Square. Sponsored by Rockland Trust. Continue reading Somerville Chamber of Commerce After Hours →

August 2, 2021

Mayor Joseph Curtatone
Somerville City Hall
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville, Massachusetts 02143

Dear Mayor Curtatone,

I am writing to you regarding the concerns myself and members of the community have regarding the safeguard procedure for the Absentee Ballots for the 2021 Primary and General Election. Continue reading William B Tauro’s Letter to Mayor Joseph Curtatone →

By Arthur Moore

Once again I am on my second major surgery and have to travel these streets that look like something out a war picture that have been bombed. Every freaken bump is shear agony trying to get home. Continue reading Where Is The Somerville Street Repair Money? →

Photo:Franchise owner Jeff Mehigan and Skin to Soul founder Nicole Russo

Jeff Mehigan has re-opened the Somerville franchise of Skin to Soul Massage and Myofascial Release in Twin City Plaza. Continue reading New Business Opens In Twin City Plaza →

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

Billy,

All u are saying that u are going to do is great. We need this city to be brought back to its glory days.
One of my biggest concern is the sidewalks on my street and I’m sure many other streets.
As u know my father is in a wheelchair.
& The sidewalks are in horrible condition.
As I’ve told u via telephone that I’ve called the mayor’s office and my complaints fall on deaf ears. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Elected Officials Not Listening to Constituents →