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After navigating a difficult childhood in Guatemala filled with domestic abuse and violence, Silva Via was adopted and promised herself that her trials and tribulations would fuel her motivation and success. Silva kept that promise through prayer, hard work, and learning to love herself. Continue reading VIA™️ GUATEMALA COFFEE →

By Arthur Moore

These two are at it again to give away more free stuff. Senator Pat Jehlen and Rep. Christine Barber. Why? Where does anything free come from? Free bus service? I am guessing the MBTA costs nothing to run. Continue reading Free? At What Cost? →

City pledges to achieve net zero emissions by 2050

(MEDFORD)—In celebration of Earth Month, Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn and the Office of Planning, Development and Sustainability released the final version of the City’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan today. Continue reading Medford Releases Finalized Climate Action and Adaptation Plan →

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125th Anniversary Soirée Concludes Year of Celebration

SOMERVILLE, Mass. April 27, 2021 – The Elizabeth Peabody House celebrated its 125th Anniversary Soirée on April 23, 2022, marking the conclusion of its 125th anniversary year. Some 125 supporters, staff members, families, and neighbors celebrate this historic milestone at The Harvard Club of Boston, enjoying the music of Shore Jazz, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and a silent auction. Continue reading THE ELIZABETH PEABODY HOUSE CELEBRATES 125 YEARS OF IMPACT →

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368 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02145 Continue reading Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty 617.776.3311 – Somerville →

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Open Positions: One
Term: Three years
The Somerville Public Library Board of Trustees seeks one new member, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for residents with a range of experience, skills, expertise, and perspectives to share their talents and insights with their community. Continue reading Somerville Public Library Board of Trustees Seeks New Member →

Mena Tuccinardi to Offer More Perks, Higher Level of Customer Service Through New Affiliation

Somerville, Massachusetts 4/01/2022 – Local Travel Expert Mena Tuccinardi has joined a new national travel affiliation called Cruise & Travel Experts. Tuccinardi has served the New England communities for over 30 years as a Business Development Manager by helping travel agents plan memorable family vacations, cruises, honeymoons and tours. Continue reading Local Travel Industry Veteran Joins Cruise & Travel Experts Call 617-645-2273 →

Seniors 60 and up can reduce taxes by temporarily working for the City
Coffee Hour and information session will be held Thursday, May 26th at 1:00pm
at the Medford Senior Center Continue reading Medford Encouraging Seniors to Apply for Senior Work-Off Real Estate Tax Abatement Program →

By Bob Katzen

“It has been a pleasure to work with municipal leaders in the last several years to improve our trail networks and roadways to promote bicycling as a way to travel. Partnerships with city and town leaders, bicycle advocates and non-profit groups have enabled us to expand and connect the commonwealth’s networks of on-road and off-road shared use pathways, bike lanes and recreational Continue reading THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL →

By Bob Katzen

Another bill on its way to a study committee would require any retailer that sells tobacco products to also sell at least one type of nicotine replacement therapy drug or device that has been approved by the FDA for assisting with helping people quit tobacco. Violators would be fined $100 for the first offense, $200 for a second offense and $300 for a third or subsequent offense. Continue reading REQUIRE RETAILERS THAT SELL TOBACCO TO ALSO SELL PRODUCTS TO HELP SMOKERS QUIT →

By Bob Katzen

The Judiciary Committee has recommended that a measure that would establish a grant program to provide money to cities and towns for School Resource Officers (SROs) go to a study committee where bills are rarely actually studied and are essentially defeated. It is a way to kill a proposal without holding a vote on the bill itself. A school resource officer, according to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, is a law enforcement officer “responsible for safety and crime prevention in schools.” Continue reading FUND SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS →

By Bob Katzen

The Judiciary Committee held a virtual hearing on legislation, filed by Sen. Susan Moran (D-Falmouth), that would ban disposal of radioactive material directly or indirectly into coastal or inland waters, tide water or land owned by another entity. The measure imposes fines ranging from up to $10,000 for a first offense and up to $25,000 for any second and subsequent offenses. It also holds the offender liable for all damages or losses suffered by the state, a business or an individual as a result of the disposal. Continue reading MASS TO BAN DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate approved a bill that would make the Podokesaurus holyokensis the state’s official dinosaur. The House approved the bill in October and only final approval in the House and Senate are needed prior to the measure going to Gov. Charlie Baker. Continue reading MASSACHUSETTS OFFICIAL STATE DINOSAUR →

By Bob Katzen

The House gave near-final approval to and sent to the Senate a proposal that would require a professional land surveyor working on a preliminary design for a new facility or renovation where excavation is necessary to pre-mark the proposed excavation. The bill is sponsored by former Rep. Carolyn Dykema (D-Holliston) who recently resigned her seat to take a job as Northeast policy director Boston-based Nexamp, a solar energy company. Continue reading EXCAVATION SAFETY →

By Arthur Moore

It has been many years some we lost this wonderful opportunity here on Winter Hill to have something close to what most of the people here would want and like. I know this as many people stop by my front porch to talk about it and my mom who is no longer here about how badly they wanted this to go through. It has turned out that unknown to us this company has a wonderful track record of giving. One I remember was winter coats for homeless vets. Continue reading Ocean State Job Lot Revisited In Somerville →

On Sunday, April 17, 2022, at 5:54 P.M., Somerville Police control received a 9-1-1 call from a female victim (XXXX) reporting a male and a female broke into her vehicle. The victim gave the call taker a clothing description of the female (blue leggings and a black jacket). The victim confronted the couple on Grand Union Blvd where her vehicle was parked and removed several Chick-fil-A gift cards from the female’s hand (Value: $299.50). These gift cards were stolen from the victim’s vehicle. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: (B&E MV) Arrest →

On 04/16/2022, I, Officer Christopher Collette was assigned to Somerville marked unit West Seven. At approximately 03:17 hours, I was dispatched to Holland St. for an unconscious individual inside a motor vehicle. As I proceeded to the area, Somerville Control advised me that the vehicle was on Broadway near it’s intersection with Curtis St. Both streets are public ways. Once on scene, I observed three Somerville Firefighters standing by an SUV bearing MA TAG XXXX. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:OUI Liquor Arrest →

On Monday, April 11, 2022, at 10:52 P.M., Somerville Police control received a 9-1-1 call from a male party reporting a single motor vehicle crash in the area of 51 Tufts Street. The reporting party stated a male driver with no passengers in the vehicle struck a fire hydrant.

Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:OUI Arrest →

BOSTON – State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today released an audit of the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund (CICRF), which found that delays in processing applications for assistance had not improved since the last audit in 2017, and in fact increased by 11 days, with families waiting an average of 300 days to be approved for reimbursement. Continue reading Second Audit in Five Years Finds Longer Delays in Providing Financial Relief for Families of Children with Catastrophic Medical Conditions Time taken to process applications has increased since the last audit in 2017 →

(Somerville, MA) Naveo Credit Union joined Inclusiv, a membership-based network intermediary, connecting financial institutions across the country with the common mission of serving the underbanked. Naveo joined Inclusiv to help with the expansion of strategies focused on serving the underbanked and low-to-moderate incomes communities within their field of membership. Continue reading Naveo Credit Union Joins Inclusiv to Support its Commitment to Serving Underbanked Communities within their Field of Membership. →

(MEDFORD)—The City has announced that six Medford residents have joined the inaugural Pride Festival Committee and are now tasked with helping to plan, organize and coordinate the City’s first celebration this June. Continue reading Inaugural Medford Pride Committee Members Named Group is tasked with planning and organizing the City’s first ever Pride festival in June →

Open Positions: Seven
Term: Three years
The City of Somerville seeks seven members for the Historic Preservation Commission, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for residents with a range of experience, skills, and perspectives to share their talents and insights with their community. Six of the current openings are for candidates with specific expertise: one architectural historian, one contractor, one architect, one historian, and two Local Historic District residents or architects. Continue reading Somerville Historic Preservation Commission Seeks New Members →

City partnered with Metro Mobility to secure State grant

MEDFORD – In partnership with Metro Mobility and the Medford Housing Authority, the City of Medford is piloting an E-Bike ownership and lending program in Medford this year. The program is made possible through a $1 million regional grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center. Medford’s e-bike program will create an affordable and accessible zero-emission transportation option by prioritizing low-income residents, essential workers, and renters in Environmental Justice areas. Continue reading Medford, Housing Authority to Pilot Free E-Bike Program at Housing Authority Buildings This Spring →

Open Positions: One full and one alternate
Term: Five years for full members, two years for alternate members
The City of Somerville seeks two new members for the Zoning Board of Appeals, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. A background in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, urban planning, and/or land use law is beneficial but not required. Continue reading Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals Seeks Two Members →

Moratorium now has 60-day sunset period and will end June 30

SOMERVILLE, MA – The City of Somerville’s proposed extension and sunset date for its eviction moratorium was unanimously approved by the Somerville Board of Health at their Thursday, April 21, meeting. Otherwise set to expire on April 30, the moratorium now has a 60-day sunset period and will end on June 30. Continue reading Board of Health Approves Extension/Sunset Period for Somerville Eviction Moratorium →

Wartella had been serving as Assistant City Engineer since January

(MEDFORD)—Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn announced today that she has appointed Owen Wartella as Medford’s newest City Engineer. Wartella had been serving as Assistant City Engineer since January. He succeeds Tim McGivern, who has since assumed the role of Commissioner of the Department of Public Works. The open City Engineer position was posted publicly as of March 1, 2022, and formally offered to Wartella in early April. Continue reading Medford-Mayor Lungo-Koehn Appoints Owen Wartella City Engineer →

GAGLIOLO, Vincent C. – Of Medford April 20, 2022. Beloved husband of Sophia (DeCristoforo)) Gagliolo. Loving father of Vincent J. Gagliolo and his wife Denise of Peabody, Veronica Caulfield and her husband Michael of Salem. Dear grandfather of Nicholas, Christopher, Samantha, Cassandra and Sean. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Vincent C. Gagliolo →

Happy 90th Birthday to Antoinette Veneziano on June 1st. A true Somerville icon!

SOMERVILLE, MA, ISSUED APRIL 21, 2022…If you are a fan of the Jalapeno Margarita, you can indulge your taste and help contribute to a worthy cause all at the same time.

Daddy Jones Bar and Restaurant (http://daddyjonesbar.com), a lively restaurant offering outdoor dining, casual Greek food and burgers, and which has served the Somerville community since 2012, is running a fundraiser this month to benefit the Somerville High School Track Parent and Alumni Club, at their restaurant located at 525 Medford Street. Continue reading Daddy Jones Bar & Restaurant hosts “Jalapeno Margarita” fundraiser to benefit Somerville High School Track Parent and Alumni Club →

Somerville’s Beloved R.F. O’Sullivan & Son Reopens Saturday
Iconic neighborhood burger joint returns as the same hangout with expanded menu

SOMERVILLE, MA (April 20 2022) – Shuttered since May of 2021, R.F. O’Sullivan & Son in Somerville will make its triumphant return this Saturday, April 23, to continue it’s 30-year run. Operating under new management, the neighborhood go-to spot will continue its legacy as the same laid-back hangout where burgers and beers are king.
Continue reading Somerville’s Beloved R.F. O’Sullivan & Son Reopens Saturday →

BOSTON – In an audit of the Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), the Office of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump (OSA) found that the college properly administered federally provided COVID-19 relief dollars, but did not require that all employees in its Administration and Finance Department complete cybersecurity awareness training. The audit, which reviewed the period of March 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, is one of several audits conducted by the OSA that have reviewed the topics of cybersecurity and compliance with expenditure guidelines for federal pandemic relief funding. Continue reading Audit Advises Massachusetts College of Art and Design Require Employees to Complete Cybersecurity Awareness Training →

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Mary E. (Mulligan) Sheehan passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday April 16, 2022.
Born in Boston and raised in Medford, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mary Mulligan. Mary was a modest women who always put her family first. Her love for her family was endless, especially for her grandchildren. They were her biggest pride and joy. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Mary E. (Mulligan) Sheehan →

By Friends of SYHA

Coming into the 2021-22 season, Somerville Youth Hockey saw its lowest point with only enough kids in the program to field one team at each age level. When that happens, theres an internal battle where there’s a wide spread of skillset on each team. Better skilled players may be forced to play a lower competition or lower skilled players may be forced to play a higher level of competition. Continue reading Somerville Youth Hockey’s 2021-22 Season →

Somerville Progress for All 100-Day Agenda Report Released

$2 million to support addressing the wage gap for women

$2.25 million for relief to pandemic-impacted businesses Continue reading Mayor Ballantyne Delivers on Ambitious Agenda in First 100 Days: →

  Continue reading Stand-Up For UKRAINE Sunday 5/1/22 →

By Bob Katzen

“The senator from the far left.”
—Acting Senate President Will Brownsberger (D-Belmont) recognizing Sen. Adams Hinds (D-Pittsfield) during debate on the Senate floor.

Continue reading THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL →

By Bob Katzen

The House gave initial approval to a bill which raises from $20,000 to $100,000 the minimum amount of “bodily injury” insurance coverage that must be purchased by drivers to compensate the families of those killed in automobile accidents.
Continue reading MANDATORY INCREASE IN AUTO INSURANCE COVERAGE →

By Bob Katzen

Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law a bill that would repeal a current law which prohibits adoption of children by family members including older siblings, aunts and uncles. The proposal would allow these family members, with the permission of the county probate courts, to legally adopt their family members. Current law only allows these family members to apply to become a guardian. Continue reading MAKE ADOPTION BY FAMILY MEMBERS EASIER →

By Bob Katzen

The RMV is encouraging people to register to become organ and tissue donors. Anyone with a Massachusetts driver’s license or identification card or are planning to secure one of these credentials can conveniently sign up to be donors at no cost online at Mass.Gov/RMV Massachusetts — Continue reading REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES (RMV) PROMOTES ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION – →

By Bob Katzen

The Labor and Workforce Development Committee held a virtual hearing on a measure that would provide three days of paid leave when an employee suffers a miscarriage or in the case of unsuccessful artificial insemination, invitro fertilization, surrogate arrangement or adoption.
Continue reading PAID LEAVE FOR PREGNANCY LOSS →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the House legislation that would require homeowner insurance policies sold in Massachusetts to include coverage for the cost of cleaning up accidental home heating oil spills. Continue reading HOME HEATING OIL SPILLS (S 2821) →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that would place into state law a current state policy regulation designed to ensure preservation of open space lands protected under Article 97 of the Massachusetts Constitution by ensuring there be no net loss of conservation land when a city, town or the state acquires conservation space and uses it to build on or develop. Continue reading PRESERVE OPEN SPACE (S 2820) →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment that would require the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to provide each of the state’s 15 regional transit authority (RTAs) with assistance to create an electric bus rollout plan that includes a goal to transition to zero-emission buses. Continue reading ELECTRIC BUS ROLLOUT →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment that would confirm the authority of local retirement boards to divest their respective pension funds from investments in fossil fuel companies including those in sectors related to coal and consumable fuels; integrated oil and gas; and oil and gas exploration and production. Continue reading DIVEST FOSSIL FUELS →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 11-28, rejected an amendment that would convene a Building Justice With Jobs Task Force to establish the Building Justice With Jobs Plan – a statewide strategy to retrofit and electrify 1 million residential homes over the next ten years and to implement a comprehensive strategy that extends targeted financial resources for homes located in environmental justice communities. Continue reading ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 37-3 approved a bill that would expand the clean energy industry and reduce emissions from the transportation and building sectors across the state with the goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.

Provisions include providing creating a $100 million Clean Energy Investment Fund, $100 million to incentivize adoption of electric vehicles and $50 million to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations; requiring all new vehicles sold to produce zero emissions beginning in 2035; requiring the MBTA to purchase or lease only zero-emission buses starting in 2028 and to convert its entire fleet by 2040; increasing from $2,500 to $3,500 rebates for drivers who purchase electric vehicles; requiring the state to prepare a report on the estimated cost of converting school buses to zero-emission vehicles; and updating the procurement process for new offshore wind energy investments.
Continue reading CLEAN ENERGY AND REDUCED EMISSIONS →

By William Tauro

Medical Discrimination is the situation in which a minority patient is not given medical care, whereas a non-minority would receive medical care under the same circumstances. The picture above captures this well.

This is a nation-wide problem, and it will gain more visibility with Oprah Winfrey’s May 2022 documentary “The Color of Care,” which is meant to “catalyze a movement to eliminate racial disparities in the delivery of U.S. Healthcare.”
Continue reading Dr. Mouhab Rizkallah stops “Medical Discrimination” by state officers – He Helps Tens of Thousands of Minority Kids →

The City of Somerville is participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this month, hosting two collection events for residents to safely dispose of prescription medications. Continue reading National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 30 →

Moratorium otherwise set to expire April 30;
Board to take up matter at Thursday, April 21, meeting

SOMERVILLE, MA – The City of Somerville is seeking to extend its eviction moratorium by two months and ultimately sunset the moratorium on June 30, 2022. Otherwise set to expire on April 30, the proposed extension and sunset date will be considered by the Somerville Board of Health at its Thursday, April 21, meeting. The Somerville eviction moratorium is the last remaining municipal eviction moratorium in the Commonwealth. Continue reading Board of Health to Review Proposed Extension and Sunsetting Date of June 30 for Somerville Eviction Moratorium →

By William Tauro

This past Friday afternoon at 12:15 pm, a garbage truck hit and got stuck under a bridge overpass next to the intersection of Gilman at Aldrich Streets (Gilman St & Rt 28) in Somerville. Continue reading Garbage Truck Stuck Under Somerville Bridge →

Open Positions: One
Term: Three years
The Somerville Wage Theft Advisory Committee seeks one new member, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for residents with a range of experience, skills, expertise, and perspectives to share their talents and insights with their community. Continue reading Somerville Wage Theft Advisory Committee Seeks One Member →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Luigia “Gina” (De Sanctis) Petrosillo on her passing.

Luigia “Gina” (De Sanctis) Petrosillo was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in both Somerville and Medford.

Obituary: Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Luigia “Gina” (De Sanctis) Petrosillo →

22018224: On 4/6/22 at approximately 2:10 AM, Somerville Police responded to a business on Pearl St for an alarm. Upon arrival, officers observed a piece of glass on the front garage had been removed and an office door was open. Multiple packs of cigarettes and cash were stolen. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Commercial Breaking and Entering →

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

Joseph Saraiva was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in both Somerville and Medford.

“ THE END OF A LEGACY Joe Soap!”

Obituary Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Joseph Saraiva →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Deborah Jean Galvin on her passing.

Deborah Jean Galvin was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in both Somerville and Medford.

Obituary: Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Deborah Jean Galvin →

Part of National Drug Take Back Day, Medford Police Department and Board of Health will sponsor drive-up event in City Hall parking lot and at Wegman’s. Continue reading CITY OF MEDFORD TO HOST PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY ON April 30th →

By Arthur Moore

The divesting of oil by Somerville has been discussed many times by our elected officials. They even banned plastic bags because they are made from oil and stay in the landfill for many years. Yet I see this city has decided to install a vast quantity of flexposts. Clearly an oil made product in material and the process of making them. With so many laying in the street that will end up in landfills it’s just another thing we need to avoid. Here is how they are made.

Continue reading Divesting of Oil the Somerville Way →

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SOMERVILLE, MA, ISSUED APRIL 11, 2022…Daddy Jones Bar and Restaurant (http://daddyjonesbar.com), a lively restaurant offering outdoor dining, casual Greek food and burgers, and which has served the Somerville community since 2012, is introducing a fun activity for family and friends alike: Thursday Night Trivia, right at the restaurant at 525 Medford Street. Continue reading Daddy Jones Bar & Restaurant offers Thursday night trivia! →

Shooting – Memorial Rd – 4/5/2022

On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at approximately 7:07 PM, the Somerville Police received 911 calls for shots fired at 10a Memorial Rd. Upon arrival, police discovered ballistic evidence in the form of shell casings on Memorial Rd. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Public’s Help Needed With Shots Fired →

On 3/27/22 at approximately 9:30 PM, the pictured individual entered a garage in the area of Tannery Brook Row and proceeded to vandalize a vehicle. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Public’s Help Needed to Identify Suspect →

By Bob Katzen

“As part of our public health toolkit, the administration is committed to increasing access to convenient at home COVID-19 tests for our residents. Partnering with these trusted community organizations is the right thing to do to ensure that individuals facing financial hardship and food insecurity have easy access to getting these tests.” Continue reading THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL →

By Bob Katzen

Bill (S 426) – Would offer protection to persons who make good faith reports of an allegation of patient or resident abuse, mistreatment or neglect in a senior assisted living facility. The measure allows employees of the facilities who are fired after reporting credible allegations of abuse to file a cause of action for relief in court and potentially have their employment reinstated if the court sees fit. Continue reading PROTECT REPORTERS OF PATIENT ABUSE IN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES →

By Bob Katzen

Bill (H 564) – Would require that 50 percent of the entrees served for lunch in schools are healthy foods containing whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes and other fiber-rich proteins. The measure also prohibits the serving of more than 20 percent of foods that that are ultra-processed or have a nutritional composition that includes more than 30 milligrams of cholesterol or more than 5 percent of its total calories from saturated fat. Continue reading HEALTHY SCHOOL LUNCHES →

By Bob Katzen

This bill Would require financial education to be offered in all Massachusetts schools and establishes a trust fund to finance course materials and teaching resources. Continue reading TEACH FINANCIAL LITERACY IN SCHOOLS →

By Bob Katzen

Would set up a system for tracking complaints about bullying seniors in senior elderly public housing. Continue reading PROTECT SENIORS FROM BULLYING →

By Bob Katzen

The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker a bill that would repeal a current law which prohibits adoption of children by family members including older siblings, aunts and uncles. Continue reading MAKE ADOPTION BY FAMILY MEMBERS EASIER →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 39-0, approved a bill that would require the state to develop and implement a Women’s Rights History Trail Program. The measure includes requiring the state to designate properties and sites that are historically and thematically associated with the struggle for women’s rights and women’s suffrage. Another provision provides that the state promote education and awareness of the struggle for women’s rights in the state. Continue reading CREATING WOMEN’S RIGHTS HISTORY TRAIL PROGRAM →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment that would create a Special Commission on Drugged Driving to do research on the development of technology and methods that would reliably test individuals suspected of operating motor vehicles under the influence of marijuana. Continue reading COMMISSION ON DRUGGED DRIVING →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 8-31, rejected an amendment that would create a state-funded Host Community Technical Assistance Fund to help cities and towns in developing and negotiating Home Community Agreements (HCAs)—which are agreements between a city or town and the business looking to open a marijuana-related business in the community. Continue reading CREATE A FUND TO HELP CITIES AND TOWNS DEVELOP AGREEMENTS →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 3-36, rejected an amendment that would require a city or town to hold a voter referendum on any proposal that would allow the sale of marijuana and marijuana products for consumption on the premises where they are sold. The amendment would replace language in the bill that gives two options to cities and towns: hold a referendum or have the option to give the authority to the City Council or Board of Selectmen. Continue reading REQUIRE REFERENDUM ON ONSITE CONSUMPTION →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that makes changes in the cannabis industry including creating a social equity fund, to provide grants and loans, including forgivable and no-interest loans, designed to assist entrepreneurs and businesses from communities disproportionately harmed by the decades of marijuana prohibition. Continue reading MARIJUANA LAWS →

By William Tauro

I know many of you over the past few months have seen some very bizarre postings on different websites coming from different fictional characters with multiple fictional names, with fictional email addresses talking and fighting with each other over politics and obsessed mainly with me.
Continue reading Going Back and Forth With Yourself Online, A Mental Illness Struggling With Different Personalities aka “Split Personality Disorder” →

On Friday Massachusetts State 911 staff came by Medford Emergency Communications Center today to present staff with a Certificate of Appreciation from State 911. Next week we celebrate Telecommunications Week. Continue reading Medford Police Department News Updates:911 Operators Recognized →

By Medford Firefighters Local 1032

Thursday Evening:

Engines 1, 2, 6 and Ladder 1 responded to Lawrence Rd for a car that crashed into a house and caught on fire. Upon arrival, crews found neighbors pulling the driver from the fully-involved vehicle. The vehicle in question seems to have struck a tree before ripping in half and striking the house. Continue reading Medford Firefighters Local 1032 News Update: Car Hits House Catches Fire →

Somerville’s yard waste pickup begins Tuesday, April 19. That week’s collection is on a one-day delay due to the Patriots’ Day Holiday on Monday, April 18, so put all trash, recycling, and yard waste out one day later than you normally would. A full yard waste calendar is available at somervillema.gov/yardwaste and will be in the Environmental Service Guide, which will be mailed to all households later this month. Continue reading Somerville Yard Waste Pickup Begins April 19 →

By Arthur Moore

Taken as a whole, progressive politics seems to be a stance taken by mavericks who object to positions taken by the political establishment. It is left-of-center with a populist orientation. The progressives have been people who believed that their politics would improve society and improve the lives of average Americans. Continue reading What does progressive mean in politics? →

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

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 HUNDREDS OF COBBLE HILL SENIOR RESIDENTS AGAINST CITY’S PLANS FOR A MUNICIPAL BUILDING AT 90 WASHINGTON STREET →

A Somerville Police Officer suffered a non-life-threatening injury via an unintentional discharge of the officer’s duty weapon causing injury.

The incident occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on April 6, 2022. The injured officer was transported to an area hospital where the Officer was treated and released. The officer is expected to make a full recovery. No one else was injured.

“The officer’s firearm was holstered at the time of the discharge,” said Somerville Police Chief Charles Femino. Continue reading Somerville PD Officer Suffers Non-Life-Threatening Injury Due to Unintentional Discharge of Duty Weapo →

Elisha T. (Ney) DeMarco of Revere passed away on April 3rd. Elisha was the beloved fiancé of Paul LaRosa. She was the loving daughter of Kevin and Sheryl Bannon and the granddaughter of Helen and Milton Popkin. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Elisha T. (Ney) DeMarco →

On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at approximately 7:07 PM, the Somerville Police received 911 calls for shots fired at 10a Memorial Rd. Upon arrival, police discovered ballistic evidence in the form of shell casings on Memorial Rd. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Shooting – Memorial Rd – 4/5/2022 →

EVENTS

Bingo – Tuesdays at Ralph & Jenny Center starting at 10:00 a.m. and Thursdays at Holland Street starting at 10:00 a.m. Grab and Go lunch available following Bingo. RSVP to Debby Higgins by calling 617-625-6600, ext. 2321 or email Debby at DHiggins@Somervillema.gov Continue reading Somerville COA Organizational Outreach for 4-4-2022 →

On Thursday, March 31, 2022, at 5:11 P.M., I observed a black Subaru bearing Massachusetts registration XXXX fail to stop at a red at the intersection of McGrath Hwy and Broadway.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Michael GUEVAREZ (Fugitive from Justice on Court Warrant) →

Date of Event:
April 4, 2022
Time of Event:
9:39pm
Reported By:
Lt. Paul F. Covino
Location:
Mystic River at Ship Ave
Nature of Incident:
Water Rescue

At approximately 9:39pm on Monday April 4, 2022 the Medford Police, Medford Fire Department, and the MA State Police responded to the Mystic River in the area of Ship Ave. on a report of a person in the water. One of the Medford officers observed a person floating in the middle of the river. That officer jumped into the water to pull the person to safety. That officer was assisted by other officers who helped pull that person to the river bank. Continue reading Medford Police Water Rescue →

Click on link below to read April 5th, 2022 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online April 5th, 2022 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (1)

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Roberta L. Marquis on her passing.

Roberta L. Marquis was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in both Somerville and Medford.

Obituary: Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Roberta L. Marquis →

By Arthur Moore

Here we go today. A constant happening here at Fenwick and Broadway. This is not new, we have several crashes a year since the bus lane went in. I spot them every so often in the few minutes I go down my street. Continue reading Somerville’s Two Year Crash Site Still Going Strong →

Compensation:Based on experience
employment type: full-time
job title: Mechanic

Good Gas Somerville
Seeking auto technician with great work ethics for a repair shop in Somerville! Continue reading AUTO MECHANIC/TECHNICIAN WANTED (Somerville) →

a film discussion by Joe Viglione

      The parking lot at the AMC in Burlington, MA was jammed.  Finding a space was difficult and my thoughts started going to “will this be sold out?”  It wasn’t, this week movie goers were looking to Channing Tatum’s Dog and other films as well.  Got my ticket for the empty front row and enjoyed myself there. Continue reading Three Spidermen and a Bat →

The City of Somerville seeks volunteers to help with the Patriots’ Day Colonial Fair on Monday, April 18, at Foss Park. Volunteers will oversee colonial games, serve refreshments, and coordinate poetry readings. Continue reading Somerville Seeks Volunteers for Patriots’ Day & Docent Program →

By Bob Katzen

“I will never stop working to provide legal protections to allow people to simply be who they are,” the Ashland Democrat said. “That’s as simple as it is. We should be letting people be who they are.”
—Senate President Karen Spilka addressing legislators and advocates celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility and denounce what they say are restrictive laws in other states that harm transgender youth. Continue reading THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL →

By Bob Katzen

This bill would require Massachusetts public education curriculum include the histories, roles and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people in the history of the Bay State and the nation. Continue reading INCLUDE LGBTQ HISTORY IN PUBLIC SCHOOL CURRICULUM →

By Bob Katzen

The House gave initial approval to a bill that would allow a defendant in a housing eviction case to have the records of the case sealed unless the landlord wins on the merits or a tenant breaks an agreement and is evicted by a constable. The measure needs additional approval by the House before it goes to the Senate for consideration. Continue reading EVICTIONS →

By Bob Katzen

The House and Senate approved, on voice votes, without a roll call, and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker a $1.6 billion supplemental budget that contains $700 million for COVID-19 related expenses including testing, treatments, expanded vaccination access and personal protective equipment. Continue reading $1.67 BILLION SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that would allow car dealers in Massachusetts to provide temporary license plates for vehicles that are purchased by out-of-state residents and allow them to use the plates until the vehicle can be driven to and registered in their home state. Continue reading MASS TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATES →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 40-0, approved a bill that would prohibit any person or entity including educational institutions workplaces and public spaces from implementing any policy that would explicitly target someone who wears their natural hairstyle. Continue reading “CROWN ACT” – FORBID DISCRIMINATION AGAINST A PERSON WITH A NATURAL HAIRSTYLE →

By Bob Katzen

The House 28-128, rejected an amendment that would provide an additional $25 million to cities and towns in one-time funding for the maintenance and repair of local roads and bridges across the state. This would be in addition to the $200 million already included in the spending package.
Continue reading ANOTHER $25 MILLION FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES (H 4638) →

By Bob Katzen

The House 156-0, approved and sent to the Senate a $250 million package that includes authorizing $200 million in one-time funding for the maintenance and repair of local roads and bridges in cities and towns across the state. Continue reading $350 MILLION FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES AND MORE →

Marie Claudette Mondésir DENIZÉ, was born in Tiburon on May 11, 1956. She returned to the house of the Lord on March 20, 2022, at the age of 65.

A responsible mother, she gave all her attention to the development and growth of her two daughters and her son-in-law. Extremely dedicated and active within her very, very extended family: each of her family members will recognize themselves in a positive gesture and action taken by her to show her love and respect for them.
Continue reading Marie Claudette Mondésir DENIZÉ →

Muriel R. (Blakely) Williams, of Medford and formerly of Somerville, passed away on April 1, 2022, she was 81. Born in Medford and raised in Somerville, she was the youngest child of Olive E. (Rogers) and James Blakely. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Muriel R. (Blakely) Williams →

William J. Doherty, Jr., of Medford and formerly of Somerville and Arlington, passed away at his home on April 1, 2022. Born and raised in Somerville, he was the son of Helen (Collins) and William J. Doherty. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering William J. Doherty, Jr. →

By William Tauro

On February 23, 2022, Judge Peter Krupp allowed a defamation claim against Attorney General Maura Healey to move forward.

Judge Krupp stated “…..the AG knew or should have known that her statements were inaccurate.”

Dr. Mouhab Rizkallah, the President of the Medicaid Orthodontists of Massachusetts, filed this defamation claim against Healey in July of 2021, after she made public comments against him that reached widespread media outlets in March 2021. Continue reading Dr. Mouhab Rizkallah Wins First Step in Battle against Attorney General Maura Healey →

The City of Somerville seeks three artists to serve on the newly created Somerville Armory Master Plan Committee. Continue reading Somerville Seeks Artists to Serve on the Armory Master Plan Committee →

22015080: On 3/23/22 Somerville PD, with the assistance of Quincy PD, executed a search warrant of a residence in Quincy related to an ongoing investigation. Detectives recovered an M&P Shield firearm, over ½ kilo of cocaine, and 70 grams of crack cocaine. Warrants were issued for two adults and a criminal complaint for one juvenile. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Gun & Drug Seizures →

Calling all Somerville high school students! Apply for the Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program starting Monday, April 4. Continue reading Apply for the Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program →

The City of Somerville seeks volunteers to help with the Patriots’ Day Colonial Fair on Monday, April 18, at Foss Park. Volunteers will oversee colonial games, serve refreshments, and coordinate poetry readings. Setup starts at 9 a.m., and the fair is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Foss Park on Broadway near Fellsway West. Continue reading Somerville Seeks Volunteers for Patriots’ Day & Docent Program →

“Big Sweep” on all public roads in Medford to take place over several weeks. Full schedule and map at http://www.medfordma.org/street-sweeping.

Cars must be moved from streets on designated street sweeping days or will be ticketed and towed.

MEDFORD – The Medford DPW will conduct spring 2022 street sweeping on secondary roads and side streets over the course of several weeks, beginning on Tuesday, April 19th. Continue reading Medford Spring 2022 “Big Sweep” Street Sweeping Begins April 19th →