Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Hey Billy… noticed a guy outside my window putting a hole in the telephone pole. I asked what he was doing since the liquid he was putting in was going all over the ground. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Nobody Is Being Warned of Hazardous Pesticides to Pets
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne invites the Somerville community to kick back and enjoy free outdoor movies this summer. The City of Somerville’s annual SomerMovieFest returns this year with a series of seven family-friendly films being shown in parks around Somerville.
Continue reading SomerMovieFest 2023: Somerville Community Invited to Enjoy Free Outdoor Film Screenings
By Bob Katzen
Special “Who’s Looking At What Edition.” According to the Legislature’s website, here are some of the top bills that visitors to the site are searching. Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES on Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
Rep. Brandy Fluker Oakley (D-Boston) has proposed a late-filed bill that would create a commission to study and develop proposals for lineage-based reparations programs to redress the harm resulting from the institution of slavery in the state, systemic racism against enslaved people and their descendants; and the lasting effects of slavery and institutional and systemic racism in the Bay State. Continue reading SLAVERY REPARATIONS (H 3921)
By Bob Katzen
The Elections Laws Committee’s hearing also included a proposal that would permit cities and towns to allow non-citizens over age 18 to vote in local municipal elections. The elections in which non-citizens could vote include an election for mayor, school committee, city council, town council, select board, a school committee referendum and a local ballot referendum.
Continue reading ALLOW NON-CITIZENS TO VOTE (H 671)
By Bob Katzen
A bill heard by the Election Laws Committee would allow cities and towns to permit people aged 16- and 17-year to vote in their local city and town elections and presidential primaries. Current law requires that voters be 18.
Continue reading ALLOW 16- AND 17-YEAR-OLD YOUTHS TO VOTE IN LOCAL ELECTIONS (H 3576)
By Bob Katzen
The Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Committee held a hearing on legislation that would establish a special commission to study the financial relationship between Massachusetts businesses and Chinese state-owned companies. Continue reading CHINESE-OWNED COMPANIES IN MASSACHUSETTS (H 413)
By Bob Katzen
The Committee on Public Health held a hearing on proposals that would standardize the date labels on food products sold in the Bay State by establishing two kinds of date labels to mitigate widespread consumer confusion and reduce food waste. Continue reading FOOD LABELS (H 2205/S 1390)
By Bob Katzen
The Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Committee held a hearing on legislation that would create a $500,000 pilot program offering competitive grants to Massachusetts residents who are starting new businesses. Continue reading FUNDING FOR MASSACHUSETTS-BASED RESIDENTS’ STARTUP COMPANIES (S 237)
By William Tauro
It’s a very sad day in Somerville when we have to close the Somerville Boxing Club (SBC). This club kept the kids off the streets and kept them engaged in not just boxing, but a multitude of sports activities that kept these kids on a straight, narrow path since the opening of the club in 1978 by a group of boxers and enthusiasts eager to promote the sport and introduce local youth to the many benefits of training and competition. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:City of Somerville Closes Somerville Boxing Club
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment providing $1 million for the awarding of grants for the development and operation of freestanding birth centers. Priority for funding would be given to birth centers that serve communities historically impacted most by racial inequities in maternal health including high rates of maternal and infant mortality. Continue reading $1 MILLION FOR BIRTH CENTERS (S 3)
By Bob Katzen
$750,000 FOR REGIONAL LIBRARIES (S 3)
Senate 39-0, approved an amendment that would increase by $750,000 (from $15,967,600 to $16,717,600) funding for regional libraries. Continue reading THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on roll calls from the recent debate on the Senate’s version of a $55.9 billion fiscal 2024 state budget
Teamsters Local 25 distributes $60,000 in scholarships to local students as part of annual scholarship program.
Chloe Randazzo, of Medford, is one of 30 students that was recognized with a $2,000 scholarship as part of the Teamsters Local 25 Memorial Scholarship Awards. The students are children or grandchildren of Local 25 members and retirees planning to attend college in the fall.
Continue reading Chloe Randazzo, of Medford, Awarded Teamsters Local 25 Scholarship
WILLIAM’S OBITUARY
U.S. Veteran
William J. Mahoney (formerly of Arlington) passed away on June 17, 2023 in Cape Coral Florida. He was 89 years old. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering William J. Mahoney
MARGARET’S OBITUARY
Tano, Margaret (Badu)- Of Bronx, New York, passed away suddenly on May 3, 2023. She was 53. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Margaret Tano
By Arthur Moore
How many times as kids growing up in Somerville did our mother’s say look both ways before crossing the street. Continue reading Look Both Ways Before Crossing Street
DOROTHY’S OBITUARY:
Dorothy J. (DiMarzo) Montalto, of Somerville, passed away on June 19, 2023, she was 87. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Dorothy Jean Montalto
Event hosted by Pathways for Immigrant Workers and the City of Somerville, will be held on July 13, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Connexion, 149 Broadway
SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville and Pathways for Immigrant Workers will host a free immigration legal information session for small employers and lower-wage workers on Wednesday, July 13, 2023, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Connexion located at 149 Broadway. Continue reading Somerville Workers and Small Employers Invited to Attend Employment-Based Residency Information Session
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
FUNDING THE POLICE PETITION FIASCO
Collecting names for a Petition on any issue is certainly an arduous task. It requires much time, energy, patience and ability to condense knowledgeable particulars of an issue into short, impactful verbal sentences. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: FUNDING THE POLICE PETITION FIASCO
PATRICK’S OBITUARY
U.S. Veteran
KEANE, Patrick F. – Of Medford June 23, 2023. Beloved husband of Mary (Kelly) Keane. Complete notice to follow. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Patrick F. Keane
WILLIAM’S OBITUARY
U.S. Veteran
Wilson, William V. –Of Somerville, passed away at home on June 21, 2023. He was 88. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering William V. Wilson
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