Come meet and have a cup of coffee with William “Billy” Tauro and sign his nomination papers for his campaign run for Mayor of Somerville  

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By Bob Katzen

“It took over a decade but as a result of this litigation and with credit due to the brave officers who filed this case, the commonwealth is now taking steps to create a police promotional exam that will fairly treat Black and Hispanic candidates. This outcome means the officers are going to get some substantial money.” Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES on Beacon Hill →

By Bob Katzen

The Environment and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on a proposal that would expand a current law which restricts pesticide application where children are present including outdoor property of a school, childcare center or school age childcare program while children are located in, Continue reading EXPAND THE THE BAN ON THE USE OF PESTICIDES WHERE CHILDREN ARE PRESENT (S 444) →

By Bob Katzen
The Revenue Committee held a hearing on a pair of bills filed by Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) which would offer tax credits to families taking care of sick or elderly relatives at home.
Continue reading TAX CREDITS FOR FAMILIES CARING FOR ILL OR ELDERLY LOVED ONES AT HOME (S 1906 and S 1908) →

By Bob Katzen

Another bill heard by the Financial Services Committee would require insurance companies to provide a written notification to customers when the company charges a fee to process an electronic payment transaction for an automobile insurance policy. Continue reading INSURANCE COMPANIES MUST NOTIFY DRIVER (H 1059) →

By Bob Katzen

The Financial Services Committee held a hearing on a measure that would prohibit failure to get a vehicle inspection from resulting in a surcharge on the car’s owner’s insurance.
Continue reading INSPECTION STICKER (H 1044) →

By Bob Katzen
Another measure heard by the Agriculture Committee would provide a tax credit of $5 per full 5-gallon bucket to individuals or businesses that donate oyster shells to an oyster shell recycling organization. Continue reading TAX CREDIT FOR DONATION OF OYSTER SHELLS (S 466) →

By Bob Katzen

The Agriculture Committee held a hearing on a proposal that would allow home cooks to sell their home-made foods that carry a low risk of foodborne illness—those that do not need to be temperature-controlled—without a local health department or zoning permit. Continue reading MAKE IT EASIER TO SELL FOOD MADE AT HOME (S 553) →

By Bob Katzen

The Judiciary Committee held a hearing on legislation that would prohibit cities and towns that foreclose on properties on which the owner owes back property taxes, from keeping all of the profits when the city or town sells the property at auction. Continue reading HOMEOWNERS WHO FACE FORECLOSURE (S 921) →

In 2023, more than 50 cities and thousands of volunteers nationwide will return in person to walk and raise awareness for eating disorders.
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Following Official End of Public Health Emergency
US Department of Health and Human Services Will End Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023
Continue reading Free COVID-19 Rapid Tests and KN95 Masks Will Remain Available for Somerville Community →

NINA’S OBITUARY

Wilkin, Nina E. — Of Lowell, passed away on Sunday, April, 30, 2023. She was 38 years old.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Nina E. Wilkin →

PATRICIA’S OBITUARY

Patricia Ann Walker (Cahill), age 85, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023, at her home. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Patricia A. Walker →

JEAN’S OBITUARY

BURGHOLZER, Jean M. (Christopher) – Of Somerville May 11, 2023. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Jean M. Burgholzer →