EVENTS
Bingo – Tuesday, July 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th at Ralph & Jenny Center starting at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday, July 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th at Holland Street starting at 10:00 a.m. Keep your eyes open for occasional Wednesday Bingos. 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 Press & Organizational Outreach
LAZAROS’ OBITUARY:
Lazaros Lazarou of Somerville, formerly of Kato Fteria, Greece passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on July 9, 2022. He was 83. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Lazaros Lazarou
By Bob Katzen
Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozen s of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session.
Continue reading HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION?
By Bob Katzen
“These toxic chemicals don’t belong anywhere, let alone in food packaging. Kudos to Rhode Island for taking this important step to protect the public from PFAS. I hope Massachusetts will soon become the next state to act.”
— Ben Hellerstein, state director for Environment Massachusetts, on Rhode Island’s passage of a new law banning PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) in food packaging. Supporters say that PFAs are dangerous chemicals which have been linked to a wide variety of health problems including immunosuppression, low birthweight, liver disease and testicular and kidney cancer. Continue reading THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL
By Bob Katzen
The Registry of Motor Vehicle announced that applications for the 2022 Low Number License Plate Lottery are now being accepted and must be submitted online by 5 p.m., Friday, September 2. This year’s goodies are 199 low license plates including F7, 36, 78K, X44, 1S, and 6666. Applications are available online at http://www.mass.gov/RMV Continue reading LOTTERY FOR LOW LICENSE PLATES
By Bob Katzen
The House approved a bill that extends the authority for remote participation for all public bodies and the authority for representative town meetings to meet by remote means through March 31, 2023.
Continue reading SOME COVID-19 POLICIES EXTENDED (H 4978 AND S 2559)
By Bob Katzen
The House and Senate leadership unveiled legislation that would use some of the state’s estimated $3.6 billion surplus to give one-time tax rebates to an estimated 2 million eligible people. The package is estimated to cost $500 million. Continue reading $250 OR $500 TAX REBATE TO SOME TAXPAYERS
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 40-0, approved and sent to the House a bill designed to expand access to high-quality, affordable early education and care.
Continue reading EARLY EDUCATION AND CHILD CARE
By Bob Katzen
Senate 39-0, approved $56 million in funding for the families of the victims of the COVID-19 outbreak at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home. The Senate has already approved the measure and only final approval is needed in each branch before the measure goes to the governor for his signature. Continue reading $56 MILLION FOR FAMILIES OF VICTIMS OF HOLYOKE SOLDIERS’ HOME
By Bob Katzen
The House 154-0, approved legislation that would support military families who relocate to the Bay State by providing career stability for the spouses of service members and education for their children. The Senate has already approved a different version of the bill and the House version now goes back to the Senate for consideration. Continue reading BENEFITS FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
The Somerville Council on Aging is hosting a meeting with the MBTA about accessibility and amenity upgrades at Davis station. The MBTA plans to install a new elevator at the Holland St. entrance and replace the elevator at the College Ave. entrance, among other updates. The project team will give a presentation, then attendees can ask questions and share feedback. Continue reading Davis Station Accessibility Improvements – July 18
Round up your friends and family one Thursday evening this summer for a free outdoor movie in a Somerville park. The City’s annual SomerMovieFest film series returns July 14 with an alfresco screening of Ghostbusters: Afterlife in Lincoln Park (290 Washington St.). Continue reading Somerville’s Outdoor Movie Series Starts July 14
Mayor Ballantyne is putting together an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Advisory Committee. The Committee will review the results of the ARPA community engagement process and work with the Mayor to create broad guidelines for how Somerville will use its once-in-a-generation ARPA funding. ARPA funds are intended to support an equitable and prosperous recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading Apply for the ARPA Advisory Committee by July 29
Illustrated fruits and veggies on the Mobile Farmers Market logo
The Somerville Mobile Farmers Market is now open for the season, selling fresh, local produce through October 15. This week, pick up a colorful array of veggies including yellow squash, green beans, kale, onions, carrots, and much more.
Continue reading Get Your Fresh Fruits & Veggies at the Somerville Mobile Farmers Market
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Please post to letter addressed to Councilwoman Strezo for her ignoring of Cobble Hill Resident’s reaching out to her for help.
Dear Councilwoman Strezo:
I am resending my email with the entire string of email exchanges I have had with the City concerning our advocacy for Cobble Hill. It should come as no surprise to anyone on this distribution that there remain important questions that continue to be ignored. They will continue to be asked at every resident meeting with public officials.
Respectfully,
Evelyn Ortiz
Subject: 90 Washington Street/coffee hour
Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Councilwoman Strezo Called Out for Ignoring Cobble Hill Residents Re: 90 Washington St. City Plan
Open Positions: One
Term: Three years
The City of Somerville seeks one new member for the Municipal Scholarship Committee, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. Applicants must be Somerville residents. 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 Municipal Scholarship Committee Seeks One Member
Per State Regulations, City is Installing New Signage and Issuing Reverse 911 Notification to Warn Public of Hazardous Water Quality After Significant Rainstorm
(MEDFORD)—In accordance with new Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection regulations on combined sewer and sanitary sewer overflow notifications, the City of Medford will be installing permanent signage at all public access points to the Mystic River informing the public of potentially hazardous water conditions following significant rainfall. Continue reading State DEP Issues New Guidance on Alerting Public of Hazardous Water Quality Following Rainstorm
ArtBeat, the Somerville Arts Council’s annual multicultural arts showcase, returns to Davis Square on Saturday, July 16 (rain date: July 17). Now in its 36th year, ArtBeat features an eclectic mix of music, dance, theater, food, performance, and activities. Come enjoy nearly 100 vendors and community groups, two stages of music, and a dance showcase at the Somerville Theater, all inspired by this year’s theme: Rise.
Continue reading ArtBeat Returns to Davis Square July 16
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