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
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