By William Tauro
“VIP” If you have receive one of these in the mail, don’t be confused just please make sure that you filled out your “Censes” portion of it so you won’t be bumped from the voting list and listed as “Inactive.” Continue reading Somerville Voters Beware of Postcards Sent from City
By William Tauro
The City of Somerville and the Department of Veterans’ Services hosted Somerville’s Memorial Day Parade this past Sunday. Continue reading Somerville Memorial Day Parade 2023
By News Staff
The Veterans of the VFW Post 529 – George Dilboy Post in Somerville bestowing the honor of dedicating a beautiful memorial wreath to Somerville Mayoral Candidate William “Billy” Tauro in honor of the wonderful stonework at their post in honor of George Street (WWII) and Thomas Kelly (Vietnam) and George Dilboy (WWI)
Continue reading Mayoral Candidate William “Billy” Tauro Dedication to Honor Somerville War Hero’s
By Karen Glover
The Members of The Somerville Republican Committee were honored to participate in yesterday’s Veterans Parade. Countless numbers of onlookers cheered for us along the parade route!
We welcome new active members. We are Proud Patriots and Proud Republicans! The Somerville Republican Committee meets once- a- month, often with a guest speaker, to discuss solutions to effectively communicate with Somerville elected officials. Continue reading Somerville Republican Committee Endorses Independent William “Billy” Tauro 2023 Mayoral Candidate
By Bob Katzen
The Higher Education Committee held a hearing on a measure that would prohibit public and private colleges from withholding a student’s entire academic transcript if the student owes the school money for any loan payments, fines, fees, tuition or other expenses. Continue reading COLLEGE STUDENTS’ TRANSCRIPTS (H 1277)
By Bob Katzen
The Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee held a hearing on legislation that would allow cities and towns to permit restaurants that are licensed to serve alcohol to offer discounted prices on alcoholic beverages during dates and time periods specified by the city or town. The measure prohibits any alcohol from being discounted after 10 p.m.
Continue reading REVIVE “HAPPY HOURS” (S 157)
By Bob Katzen
The United States Supreme Court ruled that cities and towns that foreclose on properties on which the owner owes back property taxes, cannot keep all of the profits when the city or town sells the property at auction. Current Massachusetts law allows this practice. Continue reading COURT RULES AGAINST EQUITY THEFT
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment providing $200,000 for hiring additional staff for women veterans’ outreach, centralizing the administration of services and expanding transitional support for women veterans returning to the state. Continue reading $200,000 FOR WOMEN VETERANS’ OUTREACH (S 3)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment providing $200,000 for The NAN Project to provide mental health awareness and suicide prevention programming in schools and communities.
Continue reading $200,000 FOR YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM (S 3)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment providing $500,000 to The “Free Period Project” to provide free feminine hygiene products to students and low-income workers across the state. This program currently serves only the South Shore and the additional funding would expand it statewide.
Continue reading $500,000 FOR FREE FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS (S 3)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 4-35, rejected an amendment that would create a reserve fund of $575 million to fund future tax relief. Continue reading $575 MILLION RESERVE FUND FOR TAX RELIEF (S 3)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 5-34, rejected an amendment that would remove a section in the budget that exempts tax revenue generated from the recently voter-approved Millionaire Tax from counting toward the allowable state tax revenue limitations, under Chapter 62F, which provides that whenever revenue collections in a fiscal year exceed an annual cap tied to wage and salary growth, the excess is returned to taxpayers. Continue reading TAX REVENUE FROM MILLIONAIRE’S TAX (S 3)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 3-37, rejected an amendment that would strike a section of the budget that would allow undocumented/illegal immigrants to qualify for the lower in-state tuition rate if they attended high school here for at least three years and graduated, or completed a GED. Continue reading IN-STATE TUITION RATES FOR ILLEGAL/UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS (S 3)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 40-0, approved a $55.9 billion fiscal 2024 state budget after adding an estimated $82.2 million in spending during four days of debate. The House has already approved a different version and a House-Senate conference committee will eventually craft a plan that will be presented to the House and Senate for consideration and sent to the governor.
Continue reading SENATE APPROVES $55.9 BILLION FISCAL 2024 BUDGET (S 3)
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Arts Council invite the Somerville community to shake off the winter and join the SomerStreets: Carnaval street festival in East Somerville on Sunday, June 4 from 2-6 p.m. Returning for the 13th year, the Carnaval celebration will kick off the 2023 SomerStreets season, which includes a series of three neighborhood street festivals across the City.
Continue reading 2023 SomerStreets Festival Season to Kick off with Carnaval Celebration on Sunday, June 4 SomerStreets: Carnaval returns for the 13th year to East Somerville on Sunday, June 4th, from 2 to 6 p.m.
Invasive Species Displaces Native Plants and is Toxic to Butterflies and Deer
SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville is partnering with community groups to raise awareness about black swallow-wort (BSW), a very aggressive and invasive, non-native weed that can be found throughout Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Residents: Help Stop Black Swallow-Wort This Summer
CHRISTOPHER’S OBITUARY
Christopher J. Merry, of Somerville, MA passed away suddenly on May 24, 2023. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Christopher J. Merry
Sessions will be held throughout June to give community members the opportunity to share their experiences with accessibility in Somerville and help create priorities for the City’s ADA Transition Plan.
Continue reading Somerville Launching Accessibility and ADA Focus Group Sessions
Proposed budget delivers major investments in youth, affordability, and infrastructure, with equity and sustainability at the core
Continue reading Mayor Katjana Ballantyne Submits Somerville’s FY24 Budget
MARY’S OBITUARY
Mary Ellen “Mae” O’Leary (Flaherty) of Somerville passed away peacefully in her home on May 26th 2023 surrounded by loving family. She was 91 years young. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Mary E. O’Leary
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