Click on link below to read February 13th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online February 13th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (1) Continue reading February 13th, 2024 The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
By Bob Katzen
“Because of a successful vaccination campaign that effectively eliminated measles in the United States in 2000, many people may not be aware that measles, which is transmitted via exposure to contact with airborne droplets, is highly contagious and can lead to serious and life-threatening complications. Children and those with compromised immune systems are especially at risk.” Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES On Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
Would prohibit landlords from requiring their tenants to re-sign a lease more than three months in advance of the termination of their current lease.
Continue reading RE-SIGNING LEASES (H 264)
By Bob Katzen
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
Would require grocery stores to apply all available digital coupons to the orders of senior citizens over 65, even if the person does not have the digital coupons on their phone.
Continue reading DIGITAL COUPONS FOR SENIORS (H 4154)
By Bob Katzen
Would restrict telemarketing companies doing business in the state by allowing businesses to sign up for a “Do Not Call” list and fining companies up to $5,000 if they call a business on the list. Current law only allows individual consumers to sign up for the list.
Continue reading ALLOW BUSINESSES TO OPT INTO “DO NOT CALL” LIST (S 202)
By Bob Katzen
The Public Health Committee’s hearing included legislation that would create the Veteran Breakthrough Treatments Program to support the development and deployment of treatments that have been designated as “breakthrough therapies” for veterans and first responders. Breakthrough Therapy designation is given by the FDA to treatments that clinical evidence has shown to be extremely promising.
Continue reading VETERANS BREAKTHROUGH TREATMENT PROGRAM (H 4218)
By Bob Katzen
A bill heard by the Higher Education Committee would require public state colleges to provide students and employees with mental health awareness and prevention programming. This would cover vital topics including signs of mental health issues and substance abuse, where to access mental health resources and crisis intervention strategies. Continue reading MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS (H 4142)
By Bob Katzen
The Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management held a hearing on a measure that would create an emergency disaster relief program managed by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and funded with $250 million from excess capital gains revenue that would otherwise be transferred to the Rainy Day Fund.
Continue reading CREATE EMERGENCY DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAM (S 2506)
By Bob Katzen
Nomination papers are now available for candidates who are planning to run for office in the September 2024 primary election and November 2024 general election. Under state law, candidates are required to gather a certain number of signatures in order to qualify for the ballot. Papers are available in the Office of the Secretary of the State’s Elections Division, located at 1 Ashburton Place in Boston and Galvin’s other offices in Springfield and Fall River. Continue reading NOMINATION PAPERS NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2024 CANDIDATES
By Bob Katzen
(No bill number yet assigned) – The Committee on Higher Education has given a favorable report to and recommended passage of a bill that would prohibit public and private colleges in the Bay State colleges from using “legacy admissions” – a tradition that gives to a boost in a prospective student’s odds of admission to a college just because the applicant is related to a current student or alumnus.
Continue reading PROHIBIT “LEGACY” COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
By Bob Katzen
The House has given initial approval to a bill that would require that any group or individual soliciting contributions for a charitable organization by mail or telephone, to inform potential donors what percentage of contributions go directly to the charity.
Continue reading CHARITABLE DONATIONS (H 2280)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 39-0 (No House roll call), approved 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 132-26, (Senate on a voice vote without a roll call vote), approved a proposal that beginning on December 1, 2023, would provide free phone calls and video calls for all prisoners in Massachusetts. Continue reading FREE PHONE CALLS FOR PRISONERS (H 4051)
By Bob Katzen
The House 155-1, Senate 38-1, approved a tax relief package that supporters say will provide $561.3 million in tax relief in fiscal year 2024 and $1.02 billion per year in subsequent years.
Continue reading TAX RELIEF PACKAGE (H 4104)
By Bob Katzen
The House 157-0, Senate 38-0, 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. Continue reading $375 MILLION FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES (S 2375)
By Bob Katzen
The House 153-0, Senate 39-0, approved a $388.6 million fiscal 2023 supplemental budget.
Continue reading $388.6 MILLION FISCAL 2023 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET (H 3548)
By Bob Katzen
The House 156-2, Senate 39-0, approved a $56.2 billion fiscal 2024 state budget for the fiscal year that began July 1, 2023. The price tag represents a $3.8 billion increase over last year’s fiscal 2023 budget. Continue reading $56.2 BILLION FISCAL 2024 STATE BUDGET (H 4040)
Obituary
Paul A. Stone, of Somerville, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by the love of his family on February 6, 2024. He was 70 years old. Born in Cambridge, Paul is one of six children born to Hazel (Currier) and Albert Stone.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Paul A. Stone
Captain Mark Matthews was promoted to the rank of District Chief at the February 8th City Council meeting. Continue reading Somerville Fire Department Promotion
Obituary
Tomlinson, Doris- Of Somerville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2024. She was 99 years young. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Doris Tomlinson
Obituary
O’Hare, Thomas J. – Of New York, formerly of Somerville, passed away by his loving family on Thursday, February 8, 2024. He was 77 years old.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Thomas J. O’Hare
Obituary
O’Callaghan, Diane D. (Rugoletti) – Of Somerville suddenly February 8, 2024.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Diane D. O’Callaghan
(Somerville, MA) Naveo Credit Union is pleased to announce the addition of Karen Yee as their new Senior Vice President, Chief Lending Officer (CLO). Yee joins the Naveo executive team with extensive risk and compliance experience in financial services. Yee fills in for long-time Senior Lender and Senior Vice President of Lending, Albert Pinho who retires in March.
Continue reading Naveo Credit Union Announces Karen Yee as their Senior Vice President, Chief Lending Officer
Obituary
Mary B. Lonergan, 91, of Nashua, NH, passed in the comfort of her Nashua Crossings home on February 9, 2024. Known as Bridget to her friends, she was born in Malden, MA to Mary Catherine (Brancato) and Dennis Fowler and grew up in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Mary B. Lonergan
Move vehicles by 11 p.m. on Monday, February 12 to odd-numbered side of street (unless otherwise posted) to avoid ticketing and towing
Parking is also allowed in City-owned lots (but not in school lots)
Continue reading Somerville Declares Snow Emergency Effective Mon., Feb. 12, 7 p.m. Move Cars by 11 p.m.
Vasta, Salvatore- Of Somerville, died on Sunday, February 11, 2024. He was 80 years old. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Salvatore Vasta
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