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
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