By Bob Katzen
The Senate 10-29, rejected an amendment that would require the RMV to provide information on the holder of a Massachusetts driver’s license to any city or town clerk requesting information to verify the identity and eligibility of any individual using a Massachusetts license to vote or to register to vote. Continue reading REQUIRE RMV TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO CITY AND TOWN CLERKS
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 8-31, rejected an amendment that would require the license to have a background color and other features which will distinguish it from all other licenses issued by the RMV. Continue reading MUST HAVE DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 32-8, approved a bill allowing undocumented/illegal immigrants to apply for a Massachusetts standard driver’s license. The House has approved a different version of the bill and the Senate version now goes to the House for consideration. The bills are similar and both branches approved their version by veto-proof margins. Once the two branches agree on a final version, the measure goes to Gov. Charlie Baker.
Continue reading UNDOCUMENTED/ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS CAN GET DRIVER’S LICENSE Bill#(S 2851)
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
This is my child’s Social Studies homework from Mr. Fern’s Social Studies 7th Grade class at the Kennedy School in Somerville. It’s absolutely disgusting that they would even try to brainwash our children with this BS. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:What Has Happened In Our Failing Society Here In Somerville?
Masks strongly encouraged when indoors in public
All urged to be sure vaccinations are up to date
SOMERVILLE, MA–The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) raised the COVID-19 Community Level for all of Middlesex County including Somerville to HIGH on Thursday evening, May 5. The majority of Massachusetts counties were also at a HIGH level at this time including Suffolk (which includes Boston), Norfolk, Worcester, Berkshire, Barnstable, and Franklin.
Continue reading Somerville CDC COVID-19 Community Level is HIGH City Distributing Free KN95 Masks
Somerville residents can once again sign up for free cab rides to access food and medical care through its Taxi to Health program. After establishing the program in 2020 as a crisis measure during the early days of the pandemic, the City of Somerville is relaunching the initiative using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Continue reading Somerville Offers Free Taxi Rides to Local Food and Health Services
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RISE Together has filed a zoning application for an eight-story life science development at 4054 Mystic Valley Parkway Continue reading New Proposed Lab Development on Mystic Valley Parkway to be Considered by Medford Community Development Board on May 16th
SOMERVILLE – Former Somerville Police Officer Michael McGrath admitted to sufficient facts in Cambridge District Court to the charge of assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon in connection with deploying pepper spray on an individual who was in custody and who posed no threat to him.
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As reported by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, on May 5, 2022, former Somerville Police Officer Michael McGrath admitted to sufficient facts in Cambridge District Court to the charge of assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Former Somerville Police Officer Admits to Sufficient Facts in Connection with Deploying Pepper Spray on an Individual in Custody
Public Safety News April 19 through April 25
Armed Robbery
22021345: Somerville PD is attempting to identify the two pictured men who robbed an individual of his moped in the area of Broadway & Franklin St on 4/20/22 at approximately 3:42PM. The suspects were operating a moped together and followed the victim to his home. Suspect 1 then approached the victim, pointed a gun at him and stole his moped while Suspect 2 fled on the other moped. Both suspects traveled east in the direction of Charlestown. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Armed Robbery
Breaking & Entering
22021897: On 4/23/22 at approximately 10:56 AM, Somerville Police responded to a vacant building on Marshall St for report of a vandalism. Upon arrival, officers observed a side door of the building was pried open. Nothing was reported missing. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Breaking & Entering
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
I went down Morrison yesterday 5/3, the idiot speed bumps are still there. Even at 10 mph they are bad. This city is doing everything in their power to screw up the streets for drivers. Take a look at the Historic Powder House Circle, about 215 white posts and about 35 yellow posts. Dozens and dozens on Shore Drive. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: This city is doing everything in their power to screw up the streets for drivers.
SOMERVILLE – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Somerville Chief of Police Charles Femino and Belmont Chief of Police James MacIsaac have confirmed that two people have been arraigned in connection with allegedly firing a gun multiple times at two victims who were seating inside a vehicle, at the Mystic Activity Center on Mystic Avenue in Somerville on February 20, 2022.
Continue reading Two Arraigned on Firearms Charges in Connection with Firing a Gun, Striking a Vehicle on Mystic Avenue in Somerville in February
Click on link below to read May 3rd, 2022 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online May 3rd, 2022 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (1) (1)
Group will make recommendations on new contract needs based on input from community
City urging those of all backgrounds interested in joining to fill out application Continue reading Medford to Form Solid Waste Task Force
Harriett A. (Stanton) McLaughlin, of Somerville, passed away at home surrounded by her family on April 30, 2022, she was 94. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Helen (Busby) and Robert Stanton. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Harriett A. (Stanton) McLaughlin
On 05/01/2022, while assigned to marked unit East-4, an RP called in a check condition on a male party in the area of Assembly Row that may be asleep behind the wheel. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: (OUI Liquor, Unlicensed Operation)
On Sunday, May 1, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Somerville-911 Communications Center received multiple calls for shots fired in the area of 480 Mystic Avenue. Upon arrival, Officers discovered 10-9mm casings in the parking lot at Central Convenience, located at 460 Mystic Avenue. Continue reading More Gunshots In Somerville
The Somerville Council on Aging is hosting a morning of ballroom dancing on Friday, May 6, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Holland St. Center (167 Holland St.). Continue reading Ballroom Dancing with Somerville Council on Aging – May 6
The Between the Covers Book Group will meet on Tuesday, May 3, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom to discuss the novel You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria. Continue reading Between the Covers Book Group – May 3
Gallery @ SPL returns with Southie Then and Now – A Neighborhood Transformed, an interactive video exhibit by award-winning artist Jared Katsiane. An opening reception and community forum is planned for Thursday, May 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Central Library auditorium (79 Highland Ave.). Continue reading Gallery @ SPL Returns with Interactive Exhibit by Jared Katsiane
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 5 City Councilor Beatriz Gómez Mouakad, and City staff invite you to a virtual community meeting on Tuesday, May 10, to discuss the expansion and renovation of Junction Park, located off of Central Street near the Community Path extension. Continue reading Somerville Junction Park Expansion & Renovation Virtual Community Meeting 5/10
The Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals and the Historic Preservation Commission are seeking new members, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. Continue reading Join the Zoning Board of Appeals or Historic Preservation Commission
At their meeting on April 21, the Somerville Board of Health voted to extend the City’s eviction moratorium another two months and ultimately sunset the moratorium on June 30.
Continue reading Somerville Eviction Moratorium Extended One Last Time Until June 30
PorchFest 2022 is set to ring out on front stoops across the city on Saturday, May 14. Stroll through neighborhoods citywide to enjoy this showcase of Somerville’s varied and diverse array of musical talent. Continue reading PorchFest Returns Saturday, May 14
By Bob Katzen
The Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) announced that beginning May 2, applicants taking the road test to obtain their driver’s license are required to bring their own vehicle for the road test. Continue reading BRING YOUR OWN CAR
By Bob Katzen
The Baker administration announced the awarding of $527,000 in grants to cities and towns to purchase Automated External Defibrillators (AED) for public safety and first responder vehicles that will equip 246 vehicles serving about 70 percent of the state’s cities and towns. Continue reading AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS
By Bob Katzen
On its way to a study committee is a bill that would allow any person, including students, parents and school personnel to possess and use a topical sunscreen product without a physician’s note or prescription while on school property or at a school-related event or activity to avoid overexposure to the sun if the product is regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter use. Continue reading ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL:SUNSCREEN LOTION
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment to a section of the sports betting bill that prohibits a credit card from being used to place bets. The amendment clarifies that any use of credit, whether the credit card itself or some other third-party, is prohibited. Continue reading PROHIBIT CREDIT CARD USE FOR SPORTS BETTING
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 4-35 rejected an amendment that would reduce from 20 percent to 10 percent the gaming excise tax for in-person betting and from 35 percent to 12.5 percent the tax for mobile bets and daily fantasy sports. Continue reading REDUCE GAMING TAX
By Bob Katzen
The House 32-124, rejected an amendment that would have suspended the state’s 24-cents-per-gallon gas tax for 60 days. The measure also requires the state to use money from its General Fund to cover transportation costs, normally funded by the gas tax, such as road and bridge maintenance, during the two-month holiday.
Continue reading GAS TAX SUSPENSION
By Bob Katzen
The House 31-125, rejected an amendment that would increase by $1,005 (from $750 to $1,755) the maximum tax credit which seniors over 65 who qualify, can receive under the Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit Law. The law applies to seniors with homes valued at less than $884,000 and who earn $62,000 or less for a single individual who is not the head of a household; $78,000 for a head of household; and $93,000 for married couples filing a joint return. Continue reading INCREASE TAX BREAK FOR SENIORS
By Bob Katzen
The House 29-127,rejected an amendment that would reduce the short-term capital gains tax from 12 percent to 5 percent.
Chip Ford, executive director of Citizens for Limited Taxation said that anything that can help the investors in Massachusetts keep up with mounting inflation is a positive step for the commonwealth’s economy, “Why should the capital gains or any tax imposed be charged at a higher rate than earned income, especially considering the multi-billions in historic revenue surpluses?” asked Ford. Continue reading REDUCE CAPITAL GAINS TAX FROM 12 PERCENT TO 5 PERCENT
By Bob Katzen
The House 30-126, rejected an amendment that would exempt the first $2 million of the value of a person’s estate from the state’s estate/death tax that a person is required to pay following their death before distribution to any beneficiary. Continue reading REDUCE ESTATE/DEATH TAX
By Bob Katzen
The House 28-127, rejected an amendment making seniors, aged 67 or older, who are at or below 300 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, eligible for a prescription drug rebate on their total out-of-pocket expenses of up to $2,500 for the 12 months from July 1, 2022 until June 30, 2023. Continue reading PRESCRIPTION REBATE FOR SENIORS OVER 67
By Bob Katzen
The House 155-0, approved and sent to the Senate a $49.7 billion fiscal 2023 state budget after adding nearly $130 million in spending during three days of debate. The House version now goes to the Senate which will approve a different version. A House-Senate conference committee will eventually craft a plan that will be presented to the House and Senate for consideration and sent to the governor. Continue reading APPROVE $49.7 BILLION FISCAL 2023 STATE BUDGET
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