In The Middle Of It All Its Election Time!

By Richard Scirocco

The day has finally arrived where you, the voter, can make the difference in the future of this city. Your choice, can either make a community thrive, or, overburden your neighbors and fellow citizens with continuous issues that have been ongoing for over a decade with the rise of increasing taxes to pay for the misleading conception that problems will one day be solved. False promises have been made by many in the past history of politicians. The experiences have been so many that the people almost frustratingly accept what happens in this era. Continue reading In The Middle Of It All Its Election Time!

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:HUNDREDS OF COBBLE HILL SENIOR RESIDENTS AGAINST CITY’S PLANS FOR A MUNICIPAL BUILDING AT 90 WASHINGTON STREET

To Whom it May Concern:

I am the Property Administrator for Cobble Hill Apartments and have been employed at the property for over 20-years. In addition to maintaining a 224-unit residential community, my larger responsibility is to attend to the needs of approximately 300 independent seniors who have an average age of 71-years. It is truly a great honor of mine. Continue reading LETTER TO THE EDITOR:HUNDREDS OF COBBLE HILL SENIOR RESIDENTS AGAINST CITY’S PLANS FOR A MUNICIPAL BUILDING AT 90 WASHINGTON STREET

Update About Somerville General Election Ballots

The Somerville Elections Department would like to inform all Somerville voters that the ballots for the 2021 general election do not include the usual notation indicating which candidates are incumbents seeking re-election. The incumbents are correctly listed first in order on the ballots; however, they are not identified as “candidates for re-election,” as is standard. Continue reading Update About Somerville General Election Ballots

Somerville Job Creation and Retention Trust Annual Meeting, November 9

Members of the public are invited to join the annual meeting of the Job Creation and Retention Trust (JCRT) on Tuesday, November 9, at 6 p.m. This virtual public forum will be an opportunity to learn about the JCRT’s members, hear about this past year’s investments, and give input on future investment ideas. Continue reading Somerville Job Creation and Retention Trust Annual Meeting, November 9

Medford Mayor Lungo-Koehn, Office of Planning, Development, and Sustainability Working to Bring Life Science, Biotech Companies to Medford

Expanding life science and biotech options in Medford will increase commercial tax base, bring revenue and jobs to the City.

Several developers pursuing development projects in Wellington neighborhood and Boston Avenue in Medford. Continue reading Medford Mayor Lungo-Koehn, Office of Planning, Development, and Sustainability Working to Bring Life Science, Biotech Companies to Medford

CARES Act, ARPA Funds, and the City of Medford’s Proposal Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn

Since March 2020, we have endured many challenges both individually and as a community. Dealing with a rapidly evolving and unforeseen global health crisis and a resulting economic recession required a multi-tiered approach, quick thinking, and creative budgeting to keep our community and our residents safe while also protecting our financial reserves. Continue reading CARES Act, ARPA Funds, and the City of Medford’s Proposal Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn