Bill sponsored by Somerville Representatives Barber and Connolly would create path for Somerville to seek to pilot standards for fossil-fuel free construction and major renovations
Continue reading Mayor Katjana Ballantyne Testifies in Support of Home Rule Petition Establishing Net Zero Emissions Standard for New Construction & Major Renovation Projects in Somerville
Sprinkler systems in two Somerville buildings prevented serious fires this past week during the early morning hours while occupants were asleep. On Friday, October 28th at 425 a.m. the Fire Department was notified of a fire alarm activation via a building alarm system which was directly connected to the City fire alarm box system. Continue reading Sprinkler systems prevent two serious fires this past week in Somerville
By Karen Glover
Once again, The Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD} outdoes itself and achieves THE VERY OPPOSITE RESULT from the goals outlined in its statements regarding its plans to implement changes to advance Somerville’s goal of making transportation, for instance, SAFE.
SAFE: Webster’s Dictionary defines the word SAFE as meaning:
1. Free from harm or risk, unhurt.
2. Secure from threat or danger, harm or loss.
3. Affording safety and security from danger, risk or difficulty.
MADE SAFE: Continue reading GRANDMA! …PROMISE NOT TO SIT THERE…!!! A SENIOR CITIZEN “SITTING DUCK” BENCH!! YIKES!
By Bob Katzen
“These facilities will provide a wonderful opportunity for our Massachusetts students and workers to get the hands-on skills training they need to enter into cybersecurity careers. At the same time, these new centers will offer cost-effective security monitoring to support small towns, businesses and nonprofits, protection that is becoming increasingly important for these institutions.” Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES on Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
The House approved and sent to the Senate legislation making the month of April Sikh Appreciation Month in recognition of the significant contributions Sikhs have made to the Bay State and to the United States.
Continue reading SIKH MONTH (H 4569)
By Bob Katzen
The House approved and sent to the Senate a proposal that would create a task force on sexual assault counselors to make recommendations on establishing statewide certification and updating training standards for sexual assault counselors.
Continue reading SEXUAL ASSAULT COUNSELORS (H 5363)
By Bob Katzen
The House approved and sent to the Senate legislation that would designate February 4th as Rosa Parks Day, in recognition of the historic civil rights leader. Parks famously refused to give her bus seat up to a white man On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama.
Continue reading ROSA PARKS DAY (H 3189)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate approved a bill that would allow fully licensed speech pathologists to be granted a provisional license to practice in Massachusetts during their 36-month fellowship. Currently, Massachusetts is one of only eight states that does not provide a provisional license that allows their students to begin practicing during their fellowship. Continue reading SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS (H 5094)
By Bob Katzen
The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker a bill that limits the use of health care plan mandated prescription drug “step therapy” protocols and provides more exemptions to the mandate. Continue reading STEP THERAPY (H 4929)
By Bob Katzen
The first question on the November ballot asks voters if they favor a proposed constitutional change that would allow a graduated income tax in Massachusetts and impose an additional 4 percent income tax, in addition to the current flat 5 percent one, on taxpayers’ earnings of more than $1 million annually. Language in the change requires that “subject to appropriation, the revenue will go to fund quality public education, affordable public colleges and universities, and for the repair and maintenance of roads, bridges and public transportation.” Continue reading BEHIND THE SCENES ON QUESTION 1
MARIA’S OBITUARY
Maria C. Phillips – of Medford, September 18, 2022. Beloved wife of Kevin Phillips. Mother of Tatyana Maria Phillips and the late Michael Austin Sparks. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Maria C. Phillips
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As we approach, our 17- year Anniversary as an organization, it saddens my heart, that this year like many other non-profits we are still hurting, because of the overwhelming need over the last two years. We know that we will be in a great need once again, especially this year, for our service but we may not have the ability to help families. Continue reading Toys for Local Children Fundraiser
JEAN’S OBITUARY
KEELAN, Jean C. (Foley) – Of Somerville October 28, 2022. Beloved wife of James D. Kelan. Complete notice to follow. See dates and times of services below. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Jean C. Keelan
MICHAEL’S OBITUARY
Michael J. Ring, of Andover, passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital on Monday, October 24, 2022 after a short and courageous battle with cancer. He was 76. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Michael J. Ring, Esquire
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Ward 3 Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen invite you to a virtual community meeting to learn about construction progress on the Spring Hill Sewer Separation project. Continue reading Spring Hill Sewer Separation Virtual Community Meeting, November 9
MARIE’S OBITUARY
Nye, Marie F. ( Kivlehan) — Of Somerville formerly of Cambridge passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday October 27, 2022 at the Academy Manor in Andover. She was 82. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Marie F. (Kivlehan) Nye
The City of Somerville seeks volunteers to staff The Moving Wall Vietnam Veterans Memorial during its stay in Somerville, November 10-14, at the Mass General Brigham Great Lawn at Assembly Row (399 Revolution Dr.). Continue reading Somerville Seeks Volunteers at The Moving Wall Vietnam Veterans Memorial, November 10-14
The City of Somerville will offer limited household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off service to residents starting Thursday, November 3, through the end of the year. Residents may dispose of eligible items each Thursday in November and December, excluding Thanksgiving, between 4 and 7:30 p.m. at the Department of Public Works yard (1 Franey Rd.). Drop-off will be canceled in the event of heavy snow. HHW will not be accepted outside of the designated hours.
Continue reading Limited Drop-Off Service for Residential Household Hazardous Waste Offered This November & December
A heavy set cat was lost this past Saturday night. The cat had a collar and ran off from the Somerville Ball Square around Prichard Avenue.
Continue reading Heavy Set Cat Lost, with Collar Somerville Ball Square Area
By William Tauro
Congratulations to the Somerville D.P.W. for creating this Halloween extravaganza out of a payloader for the kids up at city hall tonight! Great people and a great mission! Continue reading Somerville D.P.W. Create Halloween Extravaganza
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Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
HOW ABOUT IF I, Karen Glover, a woman, decide that I want to be a DRAG KING? Yes, that’s right, a DRAG KING…I’ll wear an oversized mustache, thick fake eyebrows, a man’s wig…I’ll wear exaggerated muscular padding to emulate that of the most extreme body builder. I’ll have to attach a huge, prominent plastic male appendage below my waist to be hidden in extra room jeans to achieve my desired effect. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: LIBRARIES MAY NO LONGER PROVIDE WHOLESOME ENVIRON- MENTS FOR CHILDREN… JUST THE OPPOSITE!
PHILIPPE’S OBITUARY
Diligent, Philippe D. – Of Medford October 11, 2022. Beloved husband of Jeanne (Andre) Diligent. Complete notice to follow. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Philippe D. Diligent
VINCENZA’S OBITUARY
Capobianco, Vincenza (Patalano)– Of Somerville, passed away on Sunday October 23rd surrounded by her loving family. She was 82.
Born and raised in Gaeta, Italy. She was the daughter of the late Carlo and Concettina (Simeone) Patalano. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Vincenza Capobianco
CATHERINE’S OBITUARY
Hughes, Catherine (Cosegrove)– Of Somerville, passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family on Saturday October 22, 2022. She was 67.
Complete obit to follow. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Catherine Hughes
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. Continue reading HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION?
On the afternoon of October 18, 2022, I, Officer Ferrara, was in full uniform working for the Somerville Police Department, assigned to marked unit East-1. At approximately 2:52 P.M, I was dispatched to 460 Assembly Row, (Ralph Lauren) for a report of a past larceny. Officer Nick Moreira, East-2, responded as back up.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: (Larceny)Arrest
By Bob Katzen
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— From research by WeWin.com, a personal injury law firm in Louisville, Kentucky declaring Massachusetts as the safest state in which to drive. Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES on Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
The Senate approved a measure, sponsored by Rep. Michelle Ciccolo (D-Lexington), designating July 8 as Massachusetts Emancipation Day also to be known as Quock Walker Day, in recognition of the court ruling that rendered slavery unconstitutional in the commonwealth. Walker, born to enslaved Black parents in Massachusetts, was the driving force behind this ruling.
Continue reading DESIGNATING JULY 8 AS MASSACHUSETTS EMANCIPATION DAY (H 3117)
By Bob Katzen
The House approved and sent to the Senate a bill designating the last day of February as rare disease day in Massachusetts in order to “increase public awareness of rare diseases which affect millions of Americans resulting in special challenges encountered by patients and their families as well as the impact upon medical professionals, researchers, educators and others who serve the rare disease community.”
Continue reading RARE DISEASE DAY (H 3101)
By Bob Katzen
The House approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would create a “chain of custody” for used catalytic converter sales. A catalytic converter is a device that converts the environmentally hazardous exhaust emitted by a vehicle’s engine into less harmful gasses. The measure requires the buyer to keep records of each converter purchased, from which vehicle it was removed from, and who the seller was. These records would be made available upon request to law enforcement. Continue reading THEFT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS (H 4722)
By Bob Katzen
The fourth question on the November ballot asks voters if they support a law, approved by the Legislature, which will allow, starting July 1, 2023, undocumented/illegal immigrants to apply for a Massachusetts standard driver’s license.
Continue reading QUESTION 4 – ALLOWING DRIVER’S LICENSES FOR UNDOCUMENTED/ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS
Over a year passed. Hope all enjoy color and mild days. You are cordially invited to a 1965 MHS BUSPASSBOOKBAG LUNCHEON Continue reading Welcome Fall Buspass Luncheon
Free Open Streets event to feature live music, family-friendly activities, and more
SomerStreets: Monster Mash, the final SomerStreets festival of the year, takes over Somerville Avenue on Sunday, October 30, from 2 to 6 p.m. (rain date: November 6). Join the family-friendly festivities for tricks and treats aplenty between School Street and Warren Avenue, including: Continue reading SomerStreets Monster Mash: Sunday, October 30, 2-6 p.m.
City Halloween Celebration Scheduled for October 27, 5-7p.m.
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville are excited to invite all local ghosts and ghouls to “Truck O’Treat” on Thursday, October 27, from 5-7 p.m. outside City Hall. Continue reading Somerville Invites Kids of All Ages to “Truck O’ Treat” at City Hall
Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Lawrence W. Moore on his passing. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Lawrence W. Moore
Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Barbara Cassesso on her passing. Barbara was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville.
BARBARA’S OBITUARY
When Barbara Cassesso passed away in her home in Somerville on October 18, 2022, the world lost a little bit of its tolerance; its compassion; and its will to stand up for those who are oppressed, abandoned, ignored and in need. Barbara passed away peacefully and without pain in the constant and loving care of her children. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Barbara Cassesso
WILLIAM’S OBITUARY
O’Riordan, William “Bill”– Of Somerville passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Wednesday October 19, 2022. He was 95.
Born and raised in Cork, Ireland. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering William O’Riordan
Louis A. “Louie” Barretto Sr., called to the arms of the Lord at his home in Melrose with his family by his side on October 18th, 2022. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Louis A. Barretto Sr.
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STS. LOUIS & ZELIE MARTIN PARISH’S Annual Holiday Bazaar will take place on Friday, November 4 from 2:00-7:00 p.m., and Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in St. CATHERINE’S parish hall, 179 Summer Street, Somerville. Silent auction, jewelry table, raffles, refreshments, etc. Continue reading STS. LOUIS & ZELIE MARTIN PARISH’S Annual Holiday Bazaar
By Karen Glover
MBTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS CO-CHAIR, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF QUINCY, THE HONORABLE THOMAS P. KOCH, WHOLEHEARTEDLY SUPPORTS THE ONGOING EFFORTS OF ALL SOMERVILLE CITIZENS TO SAVE ALL VITAL BUS ROUTES! Continue reading FiNALLY, A GLIMMER OF HOPE IN SOMERVILLE
The City of Somerville seeks five members for the Mayor’s Appointments Advisory Committee (AAC), 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 Appointments Advisory Committee Seeks New Members
Vigil Scheduled for Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 6:00pm
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the Somerville Commission for Women, and RESPOND, Inc. are honored to invite residents to join them for the annual Domestic Violence Vigil on Wednesday, October 26, to remember those who lost their lives to domestic violence in 2022.
Continue reading Somerville Holding Vigil for Victims of Domestic Violence
By Bob Katzen
“The ability to grant pardons is a very serious responsibility, but through careful consideration and review, I believe these individuals are worthy candidates for a pardon. All of these individuals have shown a commitment to their communities and rehabilitation since their convictions. However, the charges are related to decades-old convictions that continue to have an impact on their lives. I look forward to the Governor’s Council’s review of these recommendations.” Continue reading THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL
By Bob Katzen
Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) filed several bills that were shipped off to a study committee including:
S 1946: Allows a credit for childcare costs up to $3,000 per year. The childcare provider must be licensed in Massachusetts and the child must be a dependent of the taxpayer. Continue reading FOUR MORE TAX REDUCTION BILLS
By Bob Katzen
Bill# (H 3058) – Would create a 25 percent personal income tax credit of up to $250, on the purchase and installation of plants and landscaping items intended to reduce water usage including drought resistant plants that last for more than one year; kits or devices specifically designed for generating compost; rainwater recovery and storage devices where they are used for watering plants; and underground drip irrigation systems.
Continue reading UP TO $250 TAX CREDIT FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLANTS AND LANDSCAPING INTENDED TO REDUCE WATER USAGE
By Bob Katzen
This bill would create property tax exemptions for the primary homes of veterans who are disabled as a result of their service. The state would reimburse cities and towns for this exemption. Continue reading TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR DISABLED VETERANS (S 1934)
By Bob Katzen
The House approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would establish an annual Right Whale Day in Massachusetts on April 24. Continue reading RIGHT WHALE DAY (H 3869)
By Bob Katzen
Rep. Mike Connolly (D-Cambridge) has filed a bill that would change the formula for how $2.9 billion in tax refunds will be distributed to taxpayers based on Chapter 62F, a 1986 law approved by the voters. That law requires that tax revenue above a certain amount collected by the state go back to the taxpayers on a proportional basis equal to the amount of state income tax they paid the state in 2021. Auditor Suzanne Bump has determined that the net state tax revenues of $41,812,654,358 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 is $2,941,499,731 above the allowable state tax revenues of $38,871,154,627.
Continue reading CHANGE DISTRIBUTION FORMULA FOR $2.9 BILLION IN TAX RELIEF (HD 5394)
By Bob Katzen
QUESTION 3 – The third question on the November ballot asks voters if they support a law that would increase the statewide limits on the combined number of licenses that one retailer could control for the sale of alcoholic beverages and beer and wine for off-premises (non-restaurant and bar) consumption. Off-premises includes package stores, supermarkets and other venues where alcohol can be purchased but not consumed. The law would increase the number from the current nine to 12 licenses in 2023; 15 licenses in 2027 and 18 licenses in 2031. Continue reading Question #3: EXPANDS AVAILABILITY OF LICENSES FOR OFF-PREMISES CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
DOROTHEA’S OBITUARY
Cook, Dorothea L. (Gerbrands)– Of Somerville, passed away on Wednesday October 12th at the Winchester Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was 96. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Dorothea L Cook
The Somerville Job Creation and Retention Trust (JCRT) Board is hosting its annual public forum on Tuesday, October 25, and launching a survey to understand community priorities for JCRT funds.
Continue reading Job Creation and Retention Trust Survey and Public Meeting, October 25
The following is a summary of the details related to this incident.
On Sunday, October 16, 2022, I, Officer David Ruf, was in full-uniform and assigned to marked cruiser East-1, for the Somerville Police Department. At approximately 5:02 A.M, Officer Morel (East-4) and I were dispatched to 10 Connecticut Ave for a dispute.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: (MV Vandalism, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct)
FOUND DOGS!!! PLEASE SHARE!!!
Does anyone recognize us? We were found today (10/16/22) in Assembly. We are a male (black) and female (cream) very friendly pair. If you have any information please call us at 617-625-6600 ext. 2190 thank you! Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates: FOUND DOGS!
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By William Tauro
Open year round, dawn to dusk. The banks of the Mystic Lake beginning in Somerville and Medford are almost entirely publicly owned, from the Amelia Earhart Dam at the mouth of the Mystic Lakes, making it one of the Commonwealth’s best protected streams.
The Mystic Lakes flows through Somerville, Medford, Arlington, Malden, Its headwaters begin in Reading, and form the Aberjona River which flows through Winchester and into the upper Mystic Lake. From the lower Mystic Lake, the Mystic River flows through Arlington, Somerville, Medford, Everett, Chelsea, Charlestown, and East Boston before discharging to Boston Harbor.
Continue reading Mystic Lakes Environmentle Disaster Due To Neglect and Incompetence
Congratulations to newly promoted Sergeant, Mackenzie Richardson. Continue reading Somerville Police Department Sergeant Promotion
MARGARET’S OBITUARY
Inman, Margaret L. ( Milley) Of Columbia, SC formerly of Somerville, passed away on Monday October 10, 2022. She was 93 years young. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Margaret L. Inman
Louis F. ‘Louie’ Soares, 58, of Andover, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022, at Mass General Hospital after a period of declining health. He was the beloved husband of Leonilda A. (Alves) Soares, with whom he shared Thirty Eight years of Marriage this past September 29th. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Louis F. ‘Louie’ Soares
Please don’t use the excuse that you didn’t know!
Please share this with every small business and resident in Somerville to attend this meeting. They will be discussing eliminating parking and expanding dedicated bike lanes, so act on it and let your voices be heard! Let’s all share the roads in Somerville using common sense! Continue reading Letter from the Editor: CITYWIDE PARKING AND CURB USE STUDY FINAL REPORT AND COMMUNITY MEETING, OCTOBER 19
For the first time ever, the Department of Veterans Services will have the exciting opportunity to host the Vietnam Moving Wall from November 10th to November 14th. Continue reading Vietnam Moving Wall from November 10th to November 14th
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and City staff invite you to a community meeting to discuss findings from the Citywide Parking and Curb Use Study and its proposed recommendations for developing an effective, equitable curb-management system in Somerville.
Continue reading Citywide Parking and Curb Use Study Final Report and Community Meeting, October 19
TIFFANY’S OBITUARY
Tiffany Taylor passed away on October 7th 2022 at her home in Somerville Ma. She was 52 and died of liver failure. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Tiffany Taylor
On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, I Officer Paul Beckford, was on duty for the Somerville Police (East 2). At approximately 5:11PM, Officer Ed Soares (East 3), Officer Samir Messaoudi (East 1), and I were dispatched to Target located at 180 Somerville Ave for an unwanted.
MARGARET’S OBITUARY
Agostinelli, Margaret R. (McDonald)- Of Stoneham passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 11, 2022 at The Brentwood Nursing and Rehabilitation in Danvers. She was 80 years young. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Margaret R Augustinelli
HENRY’S OBITUARY
Augustin, Henry B. — Of Somerville passed away on Sunday October 2, 2022 after a tragic motor vehicle accident. He was 23 years young.
Born in Port Au Prince, Haiti, he was the beloved son of Parete and Mirdith A. Joseph of Somerville, Ma. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Henry B. Augustin
Robbery
22055354: On 9/28/22 at approximately 4:01 PM, Somerville Police responded to 268 Powder House Blvd for report of a past robbery. Upon arrival, officers spoke with two juvenile victims who stated they were approached by two juvenile males whom demanded they give up their phones. The victims complied and both suspects fled into the Clarendon Hill Housing. Continue reading Somerville Police Updates
Commercial Breaking and Entering
22056865: Somerville Police are interested in speaking with the individual shown below in relation to a breaking and entering that occurred at a business in Assembly Row on 10/5/22 at approximately 1:27 AM. The suspect left in a late 90’s or early 2000’s red Mercedes convertible. Anyone with information regarding this individual is asked to please contact the Somerville Police Department at 617-625-1600. Continue reading Somerville Police Department Updates
Click on link below to read October 11th, 2022 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online October 11th, 2022 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (1)
By Karen Glover
Melissa Dullea, Senior Director of Service Planning at The Mbta, a/k/a The Bus Redesign Project, along with Brad Rawson, Director of the Somerville Mobility Division of Strategic Planning& Community Development, are determined to attempt to brainwash us into thinking that eliminating # 89 buses arriving and departing from Clarendon Hill Towers is an acceptable idea. This idea is absolutely unacceptable! Continue reading NOW MBTA DETERMINED TO INFLICT A “TRANSFER” HARDSHIP UPON CLARENDON HILL TOWERS POPULATION AND ALL BUS RIDERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE #89 BUS!
ALICE’S OBITUARY:
Alice M. Howard (Drummey) of Peabody, MA formally of Medford passed peacefully on Saturday, October 8th. Daughter of the late John J. Drummey and Julianne Drummey (Meagher). The loving wife of 67 years to the late John J. Howard.
Sister of the late James Drummey, Mary McCarthy, Anne Scollans. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Alice M. Howard
By Bob Katzen
HAPPY CRANBERRY MONTH – Gov. Charlie Baker declared October as “Massachusetts Cranberry Month.”
“The Baker-Polito Administration is proud to support cranberry growers, who make significant contributions to the commonwealth’s agricultural sector and local economies. Our local growers are true stewards of the land, implementing the latest in proprietary technology and equipment to harvest their fruit, and utilizing innovative methods that conserve water and protect Massachusetts’ natural resources.”
— Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Beth Card. Continue reading THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL
By Bob Katzen
Bill#(H 821) – Would require anyone conducting a “push poll” to identify the candidate or organization for which he or she is working and inform the interviewee that the telephone call is a paid political advertisement.
Continue reading REGULATE “PUSH POLLING”
By Bob Katzen
Bill# (S 456) – Under current law, all Massachusetts households receive in the mail and must fill out an annual street listing (census) form that includes each resident’s name, address, date of birth, occupation, veteran status and nationality, if not a citizen of the United States, in January of each year. The information is used to maintain voting and jury lists, aid in school enrollment projections and for many other things including veterans’ benefits and proof of residency for state universities. Continue reading ALLOW RESIDENTS TO REQUEST ANONYMITY ON STREET LISTINGS
By Bob Katzen
Bill#(S 467) – Makes it a crime to bribe someone to attend or not to attend their local town meeting and imposes up to a 1-year prison sentence on violators. Current law makes it illegal to pay someone to vote at an election but does not apply to town meetings. Continue reading MAKE IT ILLEGAL TO PAY SOMEONE TO ATTEND TOWN MEETING
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill that applies to cities and towns which have put a tax lien on a condominium property for the owner’s failure to pay property taxes. The measure allows cities and towns to collect, at the time of the foreclosure sale, any condo fees owed to the condo association, during the foreclosure process. Under current law, the city or town can collect only the back taxes but not the condo fees. Continue reading ALLOW CITIES AND TOWNS TO COLLECT CONDO FEES ACCUMULATED DURING FORECLOSURE PROCESS
By Bob Katzen
The second question on the November ballot asks voters if they support a requirement that dental insurance plans spend at least 83 percent of their premiums received from members on dental care for the members and quality improvements rather than the administrative expenses of running the company. Continue reading BALLOT QUESTION #2 – REQUIRE DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS TO SPEND AT LEAST 83 PERCENT OF THEIR PREMIUMS ON DENTAL CARE
SOMERVILLE — Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Office of Sustainability and Environment today announced the continuation of the City’s Community Choice Electricity (CCE) program, which will increase amounts of zero-carbon renewable energy from regional sources. Direct Energy is Somerville’s current supplier through the CCE program. After a competitive process, Direct Energy will continue to be Somerville’s CCE program supplier, with new electricity rates that will be fixed from November 2022 through December 2024.
Continue reading Somerville’s Community Choice Electricity Program to Provide Stable Electricity Costs, Double the Renewable Energy
PATRICIA’S OBITUARY:
Doherty, Patricia R. (Soressi) – of Somerville, MA. Devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away peacefully on October 6, 2022. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Patricia R. Doherty
RUTH’S OBITUARY:
Breen, Ruth A. (Hoey), of Somerville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 5, 2022, at home with her family by her side. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Ruth A. Breen
CLORINDA’S OBITUARY:
DeVito, Clorinda M. (Gazzola- October 6, 2022 at age 101. Clorinda was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Mary Gazzola, and sister of the late John Gazzola and Louis Gazzola of Somerville. She was born and raised in Somerville where she was a life long resident. She graduated from Somerville High School with the Class of 1938. She was a stitcher for many years. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Clorinda M. DeVito
ROBERT “BOB”‘S OBITUARY:
Robert “Bob” Tivnan, age 80 of Medford formerly of Somerville. Bob passed peacefully with his daughters by his side after a short illness October 7th, 2022. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Robert “Bob” J. Tivnan
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
The Next MBTA Board Meeting is Oct.27th.
The rewrite of MBTA Bus Proposal will be submitted…because we stuck together and loudly let them know…the 88 & 89 buses will remain!
But…now we have to save the #89 bus to arrive & depart from Clarendon Hill Towers as it has been for decades!. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Somerville Bus Routes-The Next MBTA Board Meeting is Oct.27th
From Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn
Medford made history today, promoting our first female officer ever, and I’m so excited that I have to share everywhere possible!!!! Continue reading Medford Makes Historical Police Promotion
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Billy: if you want to laugh go up school st, take a right onRichdale St. Go to the end and check out the signs. They had a detour sign going left, the only problem is that there are 2 signs pointing to right turn only. Take your camera it’s hilarious. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: I’m confused????!!!!!
Robbery
22053540: On 9/20/22 at approximately 3:02 PM, Somerville Police responded to Walnut St for report of a fight. Upon arrival, officers observed dozens of students pointing at two juvenile males running away. Officers were able to stop one of the males and identified him. Officers learned that the juvenile suspect punched another juvenile then stole his phone and money. One juvenile has been charged with robbery. Continue reading Somerville Police Department Updates
The Somerville Police Department would like to welcome two new police officers. Officer Patrick Barton and Officer Tenzing Kartso graduated the Lowell Police Academy Friday and have started field training. Best of luck to a long and rewarding career to these young, new officers.
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Committee identifies funding priorities for approximately $3 million annually across affordable housing, historic preservation, and open space projects Continue reading Somerville Community Preservation Committee Seeks New Member
Casparriello, Salvatore– Of Somerville, passed away at home on Monday October 3, 2022 surround by his loving family. He was 91.
Complete obit to follow. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Salvatore Casparriello
Albano, Salvatore R. — October 1, 2022 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Complete obit to follow. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Salvatore R. Albano
On Sunday, October 2, 2022, at 4:10 P.M., Somerville Police control received a 9-1-1 call from XXXX (Witness) reporting a dispute between a male shoplifter and a Liquor Junction store employee. Somerville Police control received a second 9-1-1 call from a store employee stating a male shoplifter was harassing employees.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: (Shoplifting) Arrest
On October 2, 2022, at approximately 2:04 AM, I, Officer Daniel Dell’Isola, assigned to cruiser W6, was conducting routine patrols in my assigned area when I came across a black BMW, bearing MA Reg. XXXX, stopped in the middle of Powder House rotary, facing the wrong way. There was smoke coming from the vehicle and there was a male, who was later identified as Jarred Parker, standing outside of the vehicle’s drivers side door. I relayed the information to dispatch and Officer Justin Brown responded as back up.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: (OUI Liquor) Arrest
The City of Somerville seeks three full and six alternate members for the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). Available roles and open positions are listed below. Continue reading Historic Preservation Commission Seeks New Members
The City of Somerville Urban Forestry Committee (UFC) is now accepting applications for three new members. One vacancy is for a youth member (14 to 17 years old), one is for a member with urban forestry expertise, and one is open to all applicants. Continue reading Somerville Urban Forestry Committee Seeks Three Members
The Somerville Traffic Commission will host a special virtual meeting on Thursday, October 6, at 5:30 p.m. to review public comment and deliberate the City’s new draft safety plan for Holland Street. This meeting follows the special Traffic Commission meeting held on September 21, where Mayor Ballantyne and City staff presented the draft plan and Commissioners heard public comment.
Continue reading Special Traffic Commission Meeting to Deliberate New Draft Safety Plan for Holland Street, October 6
ABOUT
Rayla Campbell
I am a native of Boston that grew up in Scituate. I have lived in Randolph for the last 14 years and maintain strong family ties to the communities of Mattapan, Dorchester, Mission Hill, Roslindale. While campaigning I have developed many relationships across the state and this great nation. But my heart is in Massachusetts. Continue reading Rayla Campbell for Secretary of State
By Bob Katzen
“The MCAS results released today are anything but surprising. Massachusetts students are showing the cumulative impact of trauma, given a pandemic that has brought staggering losses to families and communities—including the deaths of loved ones.”
—MTA President Max Page on the disappointing results of the MCAS tests. Continue reading THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL
By Bob Katzen
The House approved and sent to the Senate legislation establishing October 25 as Dwarfism Awareness Day. Supporters say that around the world people with dwarfism face social and physical barriers. They note that October 25 was chosen as the day for Dwarfism Awareness Day because it was the birthday of Billy Barty who was an American actor who had dwarfism, and in 1957 set up Little People of America—an organization that supports people with dwarfism as well as raising awareness about the issue. Continue reading NATIONAL DWARFISM AWARENESS DAY (H 5321)
By Bob Katzen
The House approved and sent to the Senate a measure, sponsored by Rep. Michelle Ciccolo (D-Lexington) designating July 8 as Massachusetts Emancipation Day also to be known as Quock Walker Day, in recognition of the court ruling that rendered slavery unconstitutional in the commonwealth. Walker, born to enslaved Black parents in Massachusetts, was the driving force behind this ruling. Continue reading DESIGNATING JULY 8 AS MASSACHUSETTS EMANCIPATION DAY (H 3117)
By Bob Katzen
The first question on the November ballot asks voters if they favor a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow a graduated income tax in Massachusetts and impose an additional 4 percent income tax, in addition to the current flat 5 percent one, on taxpayers’ earnings of more than $1 million annually. Language in the amendment requires that “subject to appropriation” the revenue will go to fund quality public education, affordable public colleges and universities, and for the repair and maintenance of roads, bridges and public transportation. Continue reading BALLOT QUESTION #1?- INCOME TAX HIKE FOR TAXPAYERS EARNING MORE THAN $1 MILLION PER YEAR
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
The MBTA 1:00 pm Oct.6th Meeting at Clarendon Hill Towers is an excellent time for Retired Seniors, etc. and they are, of course, anxiously awaiting this meeting…but what about The Workers, The Stop & Shop Employees,The Highschool and College Students and EVERYBODY ELSE who depends upon the #87,88,89 and 80 buses…they’ll all be at work or at school!…This certainly makes attendance extremely difficult. 6:00pm is actually the best all around time for Clarendon Hill Towers so as many people as possible would be able to attend…but this obvious fact wasn’t taken into consideration. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: ONCE AGAIN! ALL BUS RIDERS MATTER!
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Please post this Notice on your Facebook Page. The MBTA is determined to convince us that eliminating our buses is a great idea…WHAT??! Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: MBTA determined to convince us that eliminating our buses is a great idea…WHAT??
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