New progress report details milestones to date under 10-year plan, including:
Improved operating practices across the organization driving transformational change.
Service performance improves today with 98% of American public receiving mail and packages within three days. Continue reading USPS Improving Service Reliability, Financial Sustainability in First Two Years of Delivering for America Plan
Obituary for Linda A. Svendsen
SVENDSEN, Linda A., of Somerville, passed away peacefully on April 18,
2023. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Linda A. Svendsen
First-of-Its-Kind Partnership includes June DNA Drive Day to Provide Free Family Tree DNA Tests to Help Missing and Unidentified Persons Cases.
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
I belong to Ward 7, but decided to attend Ward 5 Meeting as well.
Among the glaring highlights, Brad Rawson hands-down wins the award for having an ego bigger than the universe. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Brad Rawson hands-down wins the award for having an ego bigger than the universe!
Looking for Miss Mary Knight!
I received this message posted below from one of my readers who is trying to find relatives of a Miss Mary Knights wondering if anyone knows who she is? Anyone who could help me with this, please inbox me so we can return the book to the family. Continue reading Letter from the Editor: Looking for Miss Mary Knight!
Click on link below to read April 25th, 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online April 25th, 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (1)
Continue reading April 25th, 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
“Do as I say not as I do!” it must be nice to be entitled? This is the same person, our new mayor, Katjana Ballantyne that I had a televised debate with during the last election that she said that her “husband was not a developer”, but people were more concerned that I drove a Hummer! Continue reading Letter from the Editor: “Do as I say not as I do!” It Must Be Nice to Be Entitled?
In 2023, bus service and crosswalk improvements are coming to East Broadway between McGrath and Rush Street to reduce bus delay and improve safety and visibility for all people walking, wheeling, and driving around intersections.
Continue reading Learn More about East Broadway Bus Service & Crosswalk Improvements at Mobility Pop-Up
Are you familiar with problem gambling? The National Council on Problem Gambling estimates that two million adults in the U.S. meet the criteria for gambling disorder, with another four to six million people in the U.S. struggling with problem gambling. Continue reading Join Somerville Prevention Services to Learn About Preventing, Spotting, and Treating Problem Gambling
Calling all food explorers – Nibble Kitchen, a Somerville Arts Council initiative that celebrates culinary-cultural exchange, is hosting a series of cooking classes led by Nibble Chefs and program graduates representing their home countries, cultures, and cuisine. Participants prepare a meal and dine together all while learning about delicious foods. Continue reading Attend a Nibble Kitchen Cooking Class in May
Come to your ward’s City Hall Community Meeting for an overview of the latest City and neighborhood news and to learn more about City programs and initiatives, meet your neighbors, find ways to get involved, talk with elected officials and City staff, and enjoy local pizza. The spring season starts this week with meetings in Ward 3 and Ward 5. Continue reading Meetings Start This Week With Ward 3 (Tuesday 4/25) & Ward 5 (Wed. 4/26)
SustainaVille: Creating a Resilient and Carbon Neutral Somerville
SustainaVille Week, the City’s annual celebration of sustainability and climate action in Somerville returns April 22-27 with a series of free events, workshops, and interactive activities this week. Continue reading SustainaVille Week Returns! Celebrate & Learn About Climate Action April 22-29
JOSEPH’S OBITUARY
Joseph Vilaire Villefranche – Of Somerville April 17, 2023. Beloved husband of Wanique (Thelesmond) Villefranche. Complete notice to follow.
WAKE INFORMATION
Evangelical Haitian Church
400 High Street
Medford, MA 02155
Saturday, April 29, 2023 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
FUNERAL SERVICE Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Joseph Vilaire Villefranche
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?
By Bob Katzen
“Companies who employ young workers must comply with our child labor laws and provide a safe and fair environment for them. My office remains committed to protecting the health and well-being of the state’s youngest workers, ensuring their rights are protected, and that companies are complying with the rules we have in place.” Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES on Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
This bill would require that revenue from the Lottery be apportioned to cities and towns proportionate to lottery sales in those cities and towns. Under current law, the revenue is distributed under a formula based on population.
Continue reading DISTRIBUTE LOTTERY REVENUE BASED ON LOTTERY SALES IN CITIES AND TOWNS (H 363)
By Bob Katzen
This bill would allow Lottery winners to request that their names, addresses and other identifying information not be disclosed by the Lottery Commission. Continue reading PRIVACY OF LOTTERY WINNERS (S 194)
By Bob Katzen
This bill would require the Lottery to create a second chance Lottery game involving all paper lottery tickets and cardboard scratch tickets that do not contain winning numbers.
Continue reading REDUCE LOTTERY LITTER (S 201)
New space includes a gallery/event space, podcast studio, overdub recording space, equipment rentals, event management, ticketing services, and more!
Continue reading EventThem Studios opens new community, arts, and ticketing space in Medford, MA
BRENDA’S OBITUARY
Simard-Reid, Brenda- Of Malden, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Jack Byrne Care Ceneter in Lebanon, NH. She was 53. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Brenda L. Simard-Reid
JOSEPH’S OBITUARY
Jeune, Joseph– Of Medford, passed away on April 18, 2023 at Lahey Hospital in Burlington. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Joseph Jeune
LESLIE’S OBITUARY
MAILLET, Leslie Ann – Of Medford April 21, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Alfred J. Maillet. Complete notice to follow.
WAKE INFORMATION
George L. Doherty Funeral Home
855 Broadway
Somerville, MA 02144 Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Leslie Ann Maillet
Photo & Story Courtesy of Somerville Police Employees Association (SPEA) Page
A great Guns vs. Hoses charity game! A game well played by both teams.
The head to head game went into overtime with a tied score of 1-1. SPD’s goal came from the SPEA’s very own, Officer Eric O’Brien.
Continue reading SFD 2-1 Win Over SPD Guns & Hoses Charity Game
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On April 16, 2023, I, Officer Ferrara, was in full uniform working for the Somerville Police Department, assigned to marked unit East-1. At approximately 1842 HRS, I was dispatched along with Sector East to the area of 698 Assembly Row, for a report of a white male wearing a white shirt and tan pants with a blue duffel bag threatening people with a knife. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: (Assault w/ Dangerous Weapon, Larceny) (Boston & Brockton Warrants) Arrest
The following report is a brief summary of incident #23020338:
On April 15, 2023, I, Officer Dylan Lambert, was working my assigned shift in marked unit East-1. At approximately 5:26 PM, I was dispatched to the area of Bairos Liquors located at 78 Broadway, Somerville, MA in regards an injured party that was bleeding. As I was enroute, Somerville Dispatch informed me that the injured party may have been assaulted. Somerville Dispatch radioed that the suspect was still on scene, but was attempting to flee. All of the East-End Patrol Units responded to assist. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: (A&B w/ Dangerous Weapon, A&B on Person over 60 or Disabled Arrest
CAMBRIDGE – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Cambridge Police Commissioner Christine Elow have announced that Che Meranda, 31 of Boston, was found guilty last week by a Middlesex Superior Court jury of two counts of assault with intent to kill, assault with a dangerous weapon, two counts of carrying a firearm and carrying a firearm while loaded, possession of ammunition, two counts of reckless endangerment of a child and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a building. These charges stem from an incident in August, 2021 in which Meranda drove through North Cambridge firing multiple rounds from his car at another man. Continue reading Man Found Guilty in Connection with 2021 North Cambridge Shooting
SOMERVILLE– The City’s yard waste pickup program resumes for 2023 on Tuesday, April 18. Yard waste is picked up weekly in the early spring (April 18 through May 12, 2023) and mid-to-late fall (October 10-December 8, 2023) and is picked up every other week during the intervening weeks. To check the full yard waste calendar, please visit somervillema.gov/yardwaste or call 311 (617-666-3311). Continue reading Somerville 2023 Yard Waste Pickup Begins April 18
Week of Events Features Keynote Address with Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Senator Ed Markey, Plus Family-Friendly Activities, Panel Discussions, & More Continue reading SustainaVille Week Returns: Celebrate Climate Action in Somerville, April 22-29
ELLENMARIE’S OBITUARY
Donahue, Ellenmarie-Of Methuen, passed away on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 surrounded by her family at home. She was 64 years young. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Ellenmarie Donahue
Residential Breaking & Entering
23018904: On 4/13/23 at approximately 8:03 AM, Somerville Police responded to an apartment complex in Assembly Row for report of a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated that his storage unit was broken into and multiple electronics were stolen.
Commercial Breaking & Entering Continue reading Somerville Police Department Crime Log 4/11/2023 – 4/17/2023
Photo courtesy of Medford Police Department
Today Medford Police Department and Medford Fire Department conducted its first Mock Emergency Operations Command Center. Continue reading Medford Police and Medford Fire Departments Conducted Its First Mock Emergency Operations Command Center
LEGO Discovery Center unveiled a brand new style for this Assembly Row icon this morning, and he’s ready to greet visitors to the LEGO Discovery Center when it reopens later this spring. Stay tuned for more opening news! Continue reading Gio has a fresh set of spots!
By Bob Katzen
Rep. Angelo Puppolo (D-Springfield) and other Springfield officials have begun a campaign lobbying National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President and former Bay State Gov. Charlie Baker to return the annual Tip-Off Classic game to Springfield, the home of the Basketball Hall of Fame. The city hosted the games for some 26 years at the former Springfield Civic Center from 1979 to 2005. Continue reading BRING BACK THE ANNUAL TIP OFF CLASSIC TO SPRINGFIELD
By Bob Katzen
The Labor and Workforce Development Committee held a hearing on a proposed constitutional amendment providing that “each and every inhabitant of the commonwealth of Massachusetts, has a right to employable skills training.”
Continue reading CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO EMPLOYABLE SKILLS TRAINING (H 39)
By Bob Katzen
The Housing Committee held a hearing on a proposed constitutional amendment requiring that the state provide “sufficient and comprehensive planning, for affordable, well-constructed and reasonably varied housing for all residents.” The housing policies would focus on restoration, rehabilitation and new construction of housing units to all identifiable population groups, without discrimination. Continue reading CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO HOUSING (H 29)
By Bob Katzen
The Municipalities and Regional Government Committee held a hearing on a proposed constitutional amendment that would replace the gendered reference to “Selectmen” with “Select Board” in the state’s constitution.
Continue reading CHANGE “SELECTMEN” TO “SELECT BOARD” (S 12)
By Bob Katzen
The House fired the second shot in the long battle over the state budget for fiscal year 2022 that begins on July 1. Gov. Maura Healey fired the opening volley in January when she filed her version of the spending package. The House Ways and Means Committee last week unveiled its own $56.2 billion version. Continue reading HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE PROPOSES $56.2 BILLION FISCAL 2024 STATE BUDGET (H 4000)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the House Gov. Maura Healey’s reorganization plan that would split the current Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development into two separate cabinet level departments: the new Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities and the renamed Secretary of Economic Development.
Continue reading NEW CABINET POSITION: SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND LIVABLE COMMUNITIES (H 43)
By Bob Katzen
The House 25-129, rejected a Republican amendment to a section of the Democrats’ tax relief bill that would change a current law that provides when the state’s Stabilization Fund, also known as the Rainy Day Fund, exceeds 15 percent of budgeted revenues, the excess is transferred to the Tax Reduction Fund which eventually is returned to taxpayers. The Democrats’ tax relief bill would raise that percent to 25.5 percent.
Continue reading RAISE TRIGGER POINT FOR TAX REFUND (H 3770)
By Bob Katzen
The House 26-128, rejected an amendment that would change the current law (known as 62F), approved by voters on the 1986 ballot, that requires that annual tax revenue above a certain amount collected by the state go back to the taxpayers. Continue reading HOW TO DISTRIBUTE SOME FUTURE TAX REFUND (H 3770)
By Bob Katzen
The House 153-3, approved and sent to the Senate a $1.1 billion tax relief package. Provisions include combining the Child Care Expenses Credit with the Dependent Member of Household Credit to create one refundable $600 credit per dependent, while eliminating the current cap; exempt the first $2 million, Continue reading $1.1 BILLION TAX CUT PACKAGE (H 3770)
CAROLUS’ OBITUARY
Semerzier, Carolus- Of Cambridge, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, April 8, 2023. He was 87 years old.
Born and raised in Ansed’haitnault, Haiti. He was the son of the late Saint Just and Dercilie (Edmond) Semerzier. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Carolus Semerzier
Plan establishes community-based vision for an 88-mile network of connected bike facilities citywide
Network will support safer, more sustainable, more equitable transit
Continue reading Somerville Publishes City’s First Bicycle Network Plan
LILLIAN’S OBITUARY:
Mrs. Lillian (Strozzi) Guglietta, of Somerville, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, she was 97. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Lillian S. Guglietta
Search Warrants Executed Across Framingham and Multiple Communities
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Framingham Chief of Police Lester Baker, Massachusetts State Police Colonel John Mawn, the MetroWest Drug Task Force, Michael Krol, Acting Special Agent in Charge for Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in New England and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Boston, Financial Investigations Team have confirmed that 13 individuals have been arrested in connection with a large scale operation to traffic drugs including fentanyl, methamphetamine, pills and cocaine. Continue reading 13 Arrested in Connection with Large Scale, $2 Million a Year, Drug Operation that Included Sale of Drugs Containing Dangerous Tranquilizer, Xylazine
The City of Somerville Anti-Displacement Task Force (ADTF), which was formed to research and recommend policies to prevent residential displacement, has now expanded to advocate for a wider range of the Somerville community, including small business displacement and cultural displacement. Continue reading Somerville Anti-Displacement Task Force Seeks New Members for Cultural, Residential and Small Business Displacement Committees
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
The only way this was done.
Was by the help of William Tauro ..
For the longest time I’ve been calling the city of SOMERVILLE & my request were fallen on deaf ears .. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Dangerous Sidewalk Finally Repaired
Top photo:Leonid Volkov Booking Photo Coutesty of Medford Police Department
MEDFORD – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Medford Chief of Police Jack Buckley have confirmed that the bodies of Kiryl Schukin, 37 and Pavel Vekshin, 28 were located early yesterday morning (Saturday) inside a storage unit on North Beacon Street in Brighton. The investigation indicates that both men succumbed to stab wounds. Leonid Volkov, 37, of Medford, who was known to the victims has been arrested and charged with murder. Continue reading Medford-Bodies of Two Missing Men Located, Man Charged in Connection with Murder
This past Thursday morning arrest teams fanned out across the Greater Springfield area and arrested seven members of a crew suspected of stealing catalytic converters from vehicles in Massachusetts and New Hampshire over the last two years. Continue reading JOINT INVESTIGATION SMASHES MASSIVE CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT RING
By William Tauro
Now You See It, Now You Don’t!
They took out the giraffe that was in front of Legoland at Assembly Row to put in a new Rainbow 🌈 colored one! It’s going to be installed soon!
The sad part of it is that in 2017 the giraffe was renamed Geo after a Medford boy who died after battling congenital heart problems. Let’s see if they keep Gio as a name?
Continue reading Letter from the Editor: Now You See It, Now You Don’t! Giraffe Named After Deceased Medford Boy Removed
Click on link below to read April 11th, 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online April 11th, 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (1)
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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 Somerville to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 22
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville Housing Division are pleased to announce that applications are now open for 18 income-restricted rental units at Union 346 (346 Somerville Ave.) in Union Square, available through the City of Somerville’s Inclusionary Housing Program. Units are available to households making at or below 50%, 80%, and 110% of the Area Median Income. The lottery includes 15 studios and three 1-bedroom units. Continue reading Applications Open for 18 Income-Restricted Rental Units at 346 Somerville Ave.
GIUSEPPE’S OBITUARY:
Piccirilli, Giuseppe– Of Somerville, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 9, 2023. He was 90 years old. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Giuseppe Piccirilli
FEDERICO’S OBITUARY:
Stuto, Federico– Of Somerville, passed away at home on Saturday, April 8, 2023. He was 78 years old. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Federico Stuto
Mary L. (Kennedy) Toomey, 77, of Belmont and Somerville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 3, 2023. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Mary L. (Kennedy) Toomey
By Bob Katzen
“The cost of labor remains an elevated concern for small business owners, many of whom still can’t hire qualified workers. Beacon Hill must heed the warnings from beleaguered employers and reject special interest group demands to increase the minimum wage to an unsustainable $20 per hour. Further driving up the cost of doing business would be detrimental to economic growth and could not only put a chill on job creation but increase the cost of products and services for Massachusetts consumers.” Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES on Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
Another bill heard by the Judiciary Committee would create a registry of Massachusetts residents convicted of abusing animals and require the abusers to register. A first conviction of failure to register would be punishable by up to five years in jail and/or up to a $1,000 fine. Subsequent convictions would result in a mandatory 5-year prison sentence.
Continue reading ANIMAL ABUSE REGISTRY (H 1557)
By Bob Katzen
A bill that would make it a crime for anyone to misrepresent that a dog or other animal is a service animal was heard by the Judiciary Committee. First-time offenders would be required to perform 30 hours of community service for an organization that serves individuals with disabilities and/or up to a $500 fine. Subsequent offenses would be punishable by 60 hours of community service and/or up to a $1,000 fine.
Continue reading FAKE SERVICE ANIMALS (H 1481)
By Bob Katzen
The Election Laws Committee held a hearing on a proposed constitutional amendment that would establish a seven-member redistricting commission to draw Massachusetts legislative and congressional districts every 10 years. The plan then would be submitted to the Legislature, which would vote it up or down. The amendment would replace current law which allows the Legislature itself to draw the districts.
Continue reading ESTABLISH INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION (S 7)
By Bob Katzen
A new Massachusetts law that took effect last week would allow car dealers and sellers in Massachusetts to provide temporary 9-day 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. The measure went into effect last week but was originally approved by the Legislature and signed into law by former Gov. Charlie Baker in January. Under Massachusetts law, most new laws take effect 90 days following the governor’s signing of them.
Continue reading ALLOW TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATES
By Bob Katzen
One hundred and three of the current 158 representatives receive an additional stipend, ranging from $7,096 to $109,163, above the $73,655 base salary, for their positions in the Democratic and Republican leadership, as committee chairs, vice chairs and the ranking Republican on some committees. Fifty-five representatives do not receive a stipend. The stipend is increased or decreased every two years based on data from the BEA that measures the quarterly change in salaries and wages. Continue reading EXTRA PAY FOR 103 REPRESENTATIVES
By Bob Katzen
The new base salary for the 2023-2024 session for representatives is $73,655—up $3,119 (4.4 percent) from the $70,536 base salary in the 2021-2022 session.
Continue reading $73,655 BASE SALARY FOR ALL 158 REPRESENTATIVES
BBB in Eastern MA, ME, RI & VT —
You may have encountered a fake invoice if you are running a small business (or keeping books for one). Phony bills have long been a favorite and effective trick of scammers. Recently, BBB Scam Tracker has gotten multiple reports of a new version of this scam, where con artists pretend to be contacting you as part of the Geek Squad, which is owned by Best Buy (BBB Accredited Business) or through PayPal (BBB Accredited Business). Continue reading BBB Scam Alert: Small businesses spot an invoice scam posing as the Geek Squad or PayPal
The Center for the Arts at the Armory in Somerville, MA is excited to announce our annual fundraising gala Night in Bloom on Thursday, May 11th. Headlining the event will be renowned balafon player, “djeli,” and NEA National Heritage Fellow Balla Kouyate, currently based in Medford, MA and originally from Mali. Guitarist Maurizio Fiore Salas will perform for the VIP hour, and DJ Saucy Lady will be spinning throughout the night alongside pop-up performances by students from Deborah Mason Performing Arts Center. Continue reading The Center for Arts at the Armory Announces Night in Bloom Gala 2023
BBB in Eastern MA, ME, RI & VT —
To trick you, scammers need to earn your trust first. What better way than by posing as a popular celebrity? Recently, BBB Scam Tracker has received numerous reports involving products supposedly endorsed by well-known and trusted celebrities. With the rise in deepfake scams and ever-improving AI technology, these phony endorsements are more convincing than ever.
Continue reading Scam Alert: Celebrity impersonations get more sophisticated with AI technology
Five $1,000 municipal scholarships are available for high school seniors graduating in 2023 through the City of Somerville Municipal Scholarship Committee. Applicants must be residents of Somerville who have been accepted to an accredited post-secondary institution.
Continue reading Municipal Scholarships Available for High School Seniors
April 10-14 is Week of the Young Child, an annual celebration designated by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families. Continue reading One Somerville, Every Child: Celebrate ‘Week of the Young Child’ on April 12
DONALD’S OBITUARY:
Desrochers, Donald L. Sr.– Of Malden, passed away surrounded by his loving family after a brief but fierce battle with cancer on April 4, 2023. He was 54 years young. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Donald L. Desrochers
Somerville residents ages 17 and older can apply now to review ideas submitted for the City’s first-ever round of Participatory Budgeting
Applications due May 20, 2023 Continue reading Apply Today To Review Participatory Budgeting Ideas as a Budget Delegate Volunteer
Somerville to host parade on Sunday, May 28; remembrance ceremony will immediately follow
Continue reading Somerville’s Memorial Day Parade Returns This Year
Informational session will be held on April 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the East Somerville Community School Cafeteria, 50 Cross St.
Continue reading Somerville Workers and Small Employers Invited to Attend Employment-Based Residency Information Session Hosted by Pathways for Immigrant Workers and City of Somerville
Edward J. Novi, a lifelong resident of Medford, passed away on April 5, 2023, he was 91. Born in Somerville and raised in Medford he was the son of the late Louise (Nazzaro) and Joseph Novi. Edward proudly served our nation in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Following his honorable discharge, he began his career with the Brinks Company as an armored truck driver.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Edward J. Novi
On Thursday April 6th 2023 I was on duty, assigned to uniform patrol cruiser east 1. At approximately 8:10AM, I was dispatched to 220 Broadway, Dunkin Donuts, for a report of an unwanted inebriated male inside the store refusing to leave. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: (Trespass, Resisting Arrest, Intimidation)Arrest
Cabral, Filomena Rosa (Sousa) of Lynn, April 7, 2023, at age 84. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering MRS. FILOMENA ROSA CABRAL
Dona Mae (McCutcheon) Scannell, 80, of Cambridge. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Dona Mae (McCutcheon) Scannell
The City of Somerville seeks one registered Republican to serve on the Board of Elections Commissioners. The Board consists of four people who represent each of the two leading political parties (Democrats and Republicans), as defined in Chapter 50, Section 1 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Continue reading Somerville Board of Elections Commissioners Seeks One New Member
Meetings for All Seven Wards Will Be Held End of April through Mid-May
SOMERVILLE – Community members are invited to join Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City Council at the spring 2023 City Hall Community Meetings. These meetings are held twice a year in each of Somerville’s seven wards to share the latest City and neighborhood updates with community members. They are an opportunity to get an overview of the latest City news, learn more about City programs and initiatives, meet your neighbors, find ways to get involved, and talk with elected officials and City staff. Continue reading Spring 2023 Schedule Announced for City Hall Community Meetings Series With the Mayor and City Councilors
Community Members Sought for Anti-Violence Working Group to Collaborate with RSJ, City staff, and the Urban Peace Institute to Help Create Violence Reduction Proposals
Deadline to Apply Is Friday, April 28 Continue reading Somerville to Partner with Nationally Recognized Urban Peace Institute on Anti-Violence Initiative
PorchFest Somerville 2023 will take place on Saturday, May 13th (rain date 14th) from 12-6pm
Designated Times:
12-2pm – West (west of Willow)
2-4pm – Central (from Willow to Central)
4-6pm – East (east of Central) Continue reading Somerville Porch Fest 2023
Other Crimes:
• 2 Car Breaks
• 1 Bike Theft
• 2 MV Vandalisms
• 2 Package Thefts
• 1 MV Theft
Continue reading Somerville Police Department Crime Log 3/28/2023 -4/3/2023
Assault
23014822: On 3/22/23 at approximately 12:57 AM, Somerville Police responded to the MBTA station on College Ave for report of two males fighting. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the two males who stated they got into a verbal argument that escalated into a fight. One of the male parties suffered minor injuries.
Assault Continue reading Somerville Police Department Crime Log 3/21/2023 – 3/27/2023
By William Tauro
So much for Somerville being known as “tree city USA” they have close to a dozen trees on Powderhouse Boulevard alone labeled unsafe all lined up in the row to be cut down. Why all of a sudden? Continue reading So Much for Somerville Being Known as “Tree City USA”
ALL trees from Packard Avenue , except in front of Tufts, to Curtis Street, including young trees planted a few years ago! Talk about
A waste of beautiful trees! They are not a safety hazard!
Claire Continue reading Top Somerville Comments Online RE: Trees are not a safety hazard
Saturday, April 29 at 7:30 pm Sunday, April 30 at 2:00 pm
Northeast Youth Ballet’s, Spring’s Renewal, is a program that will showcase the talents of the pre-professional dancers of The Conservatory at NSB, and returning guest artist Aram Hengen, courtesy of The Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. Continue reading Northeast Youth Ballet presents SPRING’S RENEWAL, featuring the talent of the pre-professional dancers of The Conservatory at NSB
Police: stay away they don’t want you. Remember this: when the stuff hits the fan and is out of control, then they will call you. When you get there it’s a soho hole and out of control. When you try to stop the shti there will be dozens of cameras filming and the kids and anti police defenders will be trying to get you charged with a crime. Continue reading Top Somerville Comments Online RE: Police stay away they don’t want you
Jesse sadly was a proponent for defunding the police. That only changed when he was confronted by numerous unhappy residents who reside at the Mystic Development. More police are a good start, supporting them when they arrest and charge a bail for those criminals who continue to make our community unsafe. Putting them in jail until they realize how to be a responsible member of the community. Police in schools are much needed contrary to those who feel its a threat, the shootings, drugs and violence would be better controlled and caught before serious issues occur. Continue reading Top Somerville Comments Online RE: Police in schools are much needed contrary to those who feel its a threat
Mayor(?)
Mayor and her clown council are now referring to retirees and anyone who has city health insurance as “animals!” Look up the definition of “migration “
&@%#&!!!!!
Continue reading Top Somerville Comments Online RE: Look up the definition of “migration “
If the city officials would enforce the laws that criminals break and place them in jail where they belong we would not need trama assistance.
You tie the police departments hands and the criminals blossom and cause terror. It is said to think someone cannot drive through the city walk from their home and be safe. Continue reading TOP SOMERVILLE COMMENTS ONLINE RE:SHOTS FIRED AROUND 31 TEMPLE STREET
Click on link below to read April 4th, 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online April 4th, 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (1)
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BRIAN’S OBITUARY:
SEVOICH, Brian M. – Of Somerville March 30, 2023.
Beloved son of the late Helene Sevoich.
Loving father of Lynnsie, Brian Jr., Aleasha and Jonathan Sevoich. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Brian M. Sevoich
On Monday March 27th 2023, I was on duty assigned to patrol cruiser east 1. At approximately 12:11PM, I was dispatched to XXX Assembly Row, XXXX, for a report of a male masturbating inside the dressing room with the door opened. Officer D. Lambert in patrol cruiser east 4 was dispatched as back up. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: (Lewd Conduct) Arrest
RE:Somerville Community Safety Meeting
A great time at the community safety meeting. Unfortunately. The current administration does not understand that until the police department can form a connection with the youth. There will never be peace in the streets of Our once great city. Continue reading Top Somerville Comments Online
JOHN’S OBITUARY:
Gray, John Jr. – Of Roslindale, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2023 at Briarwood Rehab in Needham. He was 77. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering John Gray Jr.
Photo:Intersection of Middlesex Avenue and Foley Street Somerville (Assembly Row)
By William Tauro
Take the right turn or not? What would you do? It’s a shame that none of our elected officials are as observant when it comes to public safety issues like this! Only in Somerville! Continue reading Letter from the Editor: Take the right turn or not?
By Bob Katzen
“Massachusetts remains deeply committed to working with our partners across state and local agencies to ensure our schools offer a safe and healthy learning environment for our children and educators. These grants will provide the resources that school officials need to enhance safety and mitigate potential threats.”
—Gov. Maura Healey announcing $570,000 to some Massachusetts school districts to bolster school safety and enhance violence prevention efforts. Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES on Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
This bill would limit judicial appointments to seven years but would allow judges to be re-appointed by the governor for an unlimited number of years every seven years. The appointment would have to be approved by the Governor’s Council as required under current law. Continue reading LIMIT JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS TO 7 YEARS (H 34)
By Bob Katzen
This bill would grant the governor the power to appoint a lieutenant governor if the office is vacant because of the death, resignation, removal from office or incapacity of the lieutenant governor. The appointment would have to be confirmed by a majority vote of the House and Senate. Current law leaves the seat vacant until the next election. Continue reading APPOINT LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR. (H 38)
By Bob Katzen
This bill would amend a current section of the constitution that gives Quakers the option to change the oath a person must take upon taking office from the current: “I do solemnly swear, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the commonwealth of Massachusetts and will support the constitution thereof. Continue reading OATH OF OFFICE (H 33)
By Bob Katzen
This bill would amend the part of the state constitution that creates the title “His Excellency” for the governor and lieutenant governor. The proposal would add “Her Excellency” as a possibility. Continue reading HIS OR HER EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR (S 10)
By Bob Katzen
This bill would change the mandatory retirement age for judges from 70 years old to 75 years old.
Continue reading CHANGE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR JUDGES (H 36)
By Bob Katzen
This bill would prohibit private property from being taken by the government for private commercial enterprise, economic development or any other private use without the consent of the owner. A similar measure was originally filed in 2005 as a response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows communities to seize private homes and businesses solely for commercial purposes. The ruling also allows states to establish laws prohibiting the practice. Continue reading EMINENT DOMAIN (H 83)
By Bob Katzen
The Judiciary Committee held a hearing on several proposed amendments filed by representatives and senators to amend the state constitution.
Continue reading HEARING ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
By Bob Katzen
Governor Maura Healey signed into law a $388.6 million fiscal 2023 supplemental budget. Provisions include $65 million for free school meals; $130 million to keep expanded nutrition assistance in place for a few more months; $2 million for the reimbursement of SNAP benefits for victims of benefit theft; $250,000 for a free abortion-related legal hotline; $45 million for emergency shelter assistance; $40 million to support affordable housing for immigrants and refugees; and $2 million for the Boston branch of the NAACP for costs of some programs to be included in its 114th National NAACP Conference taking place in Boston in 2023. Continue reading $388.6 MILLION FISCAL 2023 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET (H 3548)
By Bob Katzen
Senate 40-0, approved a bill 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. The $350 million package, a bond bill under which the funding would be borrowed by the state through the sale of bonds, also includes $150 million to pay for bus lane improvements, improvement of public transit, electric vehicles and other state transportation projects. The House has approved a different version and the Senate version now goes to the House for consideration. Continue reading $350 MILLION FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES (S 2375)
Local Cultural Ambassadors leading nearly 20 community conversations citywide to discuss how to help arts and culture continue to thrive in Somerville Continue reading Somerville Hosting Community Conversations to Inform Cultural Capacity Planning
Virtual Meeting Will Highlight Spring/Summer Construction Schedule and Forthcoming Streetscape Improvements on Summer St.
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Ward 3 Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen invite you to join a virtual community meeting to learn about construction progress on the Spring Hill Sewer Separation project. Continue reading Join the Spring Hill Sewer Separation Virtual Community Meeting on April 10
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Parking Department remind all residents that regular street sweeping will resume this season on Monday, April 3, and continue through December 31, 2023. Department of Public Works crews conduct street sweeping not only to help keep our streets clean but to also reduce flooding by preventing clogged street drains. Continue reading Somerville Street Sweeping Resumes April 3, 2023 Somerville Street Sweeping Regulations in Effect April 1 through December 31
By Karen Glover
Evelyn Oritz, Property Mgr. of Cobble Hill, deserves a special community service award. (Most likely, Ms. Oritz won’t be receiving any alccholades from this adminstration…lol.)
Ms. Ortiz’s dedication to the protection and preservation of Cobble Hill and the quality of life of its residents is exceptionally commend-
able. Continue reading Cobble Hill Residents vs Somerville City Hall
Shortly before 8 p.m. Thursday, Trooper Beau Schlichting, assigned to State Police-Medford, was stationary observing traffic at the intersection of Memorial Road and Canal Lane in Somerville. At that time he observed a black Honda Civic with illegal window tint pass his location. An electronic inquiry of the vehicle’s license plate revealed it was being sought by the Somerville Police Department regarding an incident that occurred approximately three weeks earlier. Trooper Schlichting entered traffic, activated his blue lights, and stopped the vehicle on River Road. Continue reading MEDFORD-TROOPERS ARREST TWO MEN WITH FIREARM, NARCOTICS
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