How To Choose The Right Somerville Mayor

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

Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Paul MCGUIRE (Disorderly Conduct)

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.
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Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Luciano DELIRA & Jose DUBON (ABDW

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

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

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:

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Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Somerville Knew About These Problems For Over A Decade

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