Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Hey William I live in Somerville all my life and I had one my Associates at Home Depot was telling me that the lights under the bridge across Stop & Shop they are not working. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: lights under the bridge across Stop & Shop they are not working
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By Bob Katzen
“Things are different than they were the last time I was here. Last time I was here, we had money. I could be a hero.”
—House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) at the beginning of his speech to members of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES On Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a proposal that would require all public schools, with grades 6-12 students, to maintain free menstrual products, including sanitary napkins and tampons in restrooms and to make them available in a “convenient manner that does not stigmatize any persons seeking the products.” Continue reading FREE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS (H 563)
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to legislation that would change some language in the 50-year-old law that created Councils on Aging in local cities and towns. Continue reading CHANGE LANGUAGE IN LAW THAT CREATED COUNCILS ON AGING (H 624)
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a proposal that would require banks and other mortgage lenders to provide additional information on a monthly basis to their borrowers including the balance of principal remaining; a confirmation of the most recent payment received; the balance of any escrow accounts; and a description of any payments from those escrow accounts. Continue reading REQUIRE BANKS AND OTHER MORTGAGE LENDERS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (H 933)
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to legislation that would designate March 10th as COVID-19 Remembrance Day to honor all the people, especially older adults and people with disabilities, who died or were stricken with COVID-19. Continue reading COVID-19 REMEMBRANCE DAY (H 2987)
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill that would prevent condominium associations, neighborhood conservation districts and historic district commissions, from prohibiting or unreasonably restricting owners from installing EV charging equipment in or near an owner’s parking space. Continue reading ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING STATIONS IN CONDO PARKING SPACES (H 1303)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment that would require the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, in conjunction with the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, to conduct a safety review of current safety practices and implement recommendations to reduce the risk to human life and safety. Continue reading CONDUCT SAFETY REVIEW (S 2708)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 12-27, rejected an amendment that would require the state take into account an individual’s length of residency in Massachusetts when determining priority in securing emergency shelter. Continue reading TAKE INTO ACCOUNT LENGTH OF RESIDENCY IN BAY STATE (S 2708)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 8-31, rejected an amendment that would require resettlement agencies to consult on a monthly basis with the Governor’s Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to ascertain the projected availability of space in the state’s shelter system. It also prohibits resettlement agencies from undertaking resettlement activity when it is foreseeable that the shelter system will exceed capacity.
Continue reading RESETTLEMENT AGENCIES MUST CONSULT WITH STATE (S 2708)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 32-8, approved a supplemental budget that includes an additional $250 million in funding for the Emergency Assistance Program that funds the emergency family shelter system which houses migrants. Continue reading SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET INCLUDING $250 MILLION FUNDING FOR SHELTERS (S 2708)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 40-0, approved a proposal that would prohibit the posting of sexually explicit images of another person online without their permission— commonly referred to as “revenge porn.” The practice is often used by ex-spouses or ex-partners.
Continue reading REVENGE PORN AND TEEN SEXTING (S 2703)
SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Public Library Board of Trustees is actively seeking one enthusiastic individual to join their ranks, and we welcome applications from all Somerville residents. This is a chance for community members with diverse experiences, skills, and perspectives to contribute their passion for libraries to our vibrant community. Continue reading Join the Somerville Public Library Board of Trustees
Obituary
Mrs. Doris Mae (Foster) Langone, of Tewksbury and formerly of Somerville, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. She was 91 years young. Born and raised in Somerville she was the daughter of the late Hilda (March) and Harold Foster. Following the sudden passing of her mother Hilda, she was lovingly raised by her cherished aunt Irene (March) Dobson. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Doris Mae Langone
Obituary
Fowler, Marjorie Rose (Loveless) – Of Somerville, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She was 92 years old. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Marjorie Rose Fowler
Today, March 21, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its 2022 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis showing that environmental releases of TRI chemicals from facilities covered by the program were 21% lower in 2022 compared to 2013. This includes a 26% decrease in air releases. During this 10-year period, releases from manufacturing facilities decreased by 9% while the value added to the U.S. economy from manufacturing increased by 14%. While overall releases increased by 1% from 2021 to 2022, there was a 6.5% increase in the number of pollution prevention activities reported under the TRI program compared to 2021. Continue reading Toxic chemical releases have declined 21% in 10 years according to new Toxics Release Inventory data
East Boston ferry will resume service on April 1, Lynn and Winthrop ferries will resume service on April 29.
Weekend Hingham/Hull/Logan to Boston ferry service will resume for the season Memorial Day weekend. Continue reading MBTA Announces East Boston, Lynn, and Winthrop Ferry Service Resuming This Spring
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Parking Department are reminding all residents that regular street sweeping schedules officially resume Monday, April 1, and will continue through December 31, 2024.
Continue reading Somerville Street Sweeping Resumes Monday, April 1
Join Family-Friendly Activities and Games to Learn About Local Government & Services on Saturday, April 27 Continue reading Mayor Ballantyne Inviting Somerville Community to Spring Civic Day Celebration
This morning at approximately 11 a.m., officers responded to the area of Fellsway West and Sheridan Ave for a report of animal cruelty involving a man who was walking a group of dogs. According to witnesses, the man struck one of the dogs multiple times in the head and then lifted the dog off the ground by its collar in a harmful manner. One witness provided video evidence to the officers, allowing them to identify the suspect. Continue reading Medford Police Respond To Animal Cruelty Call
*Please Share* CEREBRAL PALSY AWARENESS MONTH DAY 24 (graphic from Firefly + United Cerebral Palsy).
Continue reading CEREBRAL PALSY AWARENESS MONTH DAY 24
Mr. Paul Collyer from BA Events, the organizer of last year’s 2023 Somerville Jingle Bell Run & Walk, made a local donation today at the Olde Magoun’s Saloon & Sports Bar located at 518 Medford St, Somerville, MA 02145
Continue reading Somerville Youth Recreation Foundation (SYRF) Receives $2,000 Donation
Daniel Robert Johnson, of Billerica, Mass., passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the
too-early age of 54.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Daniel R. Johnson
The Medford VFW Post 1012 would like to thank Bob from Red Bones for their support on our Saint Patrick’s Day dinner. Continue reading Medford VFW Post 1012 Members Thanks Red Bones
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Yes, spirits were down, concerned and angered among the over 100 residents
who attended the March 12 Council Meeting. Why? Basically becauue a Councilor posed an Orfinance that involved a Transfer Fee (a TAX in Councilor sheep clothing) on certain Homeowners.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Whad up Medford? or Down Again?
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By Bob Katzen
“Hosting the inaugural ClimaTech summit is an incredible opportunity to show global climate leaders how Massachusetts is uniquely qualified to be the climate innovation lab for the world. We’re pioneering new industries and developing cutting-edge technologies that will power a healthier future, create high-quality jobs and ensure a sustainable future for our community.” Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES On Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill that would allow a person with certain eviction records, including no-fault eviction, eviction for non-payment of rent, fault eviction or eviction resulting in dismissal or judgment in favor of the defendant, to petition for the sealing of those records under certain circumstances. Continue reading SEAL EVICTION RECORDS (H 4356)
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill that amends a current law which provides that a non-profit group lose its civil liability protection if it pays any amount of stipend to a board member. The bill would allow the non-profit to retain its civil liability protection as long as the stipend is not more than $500. Continue reading $500 STIPEND FOR NON-PROFIT BOARD MEMBERS (H 4358)
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill that imposes a prison sentence of between 90 days and 2.5 years or a fine of between $500 and $5,000 on a person who assaults a transit worker while the transit worker is performing his or her duties. The measure also expands the definition of assault to cover flinging a bodily substance including blood, saliva, mucous, semen, urine or feces. Continue reading ASSAULT A TRANSIT WORKER (H 4355)
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill that applies the federal law known as the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act to any museums and state agencies that receive state or local funding in the state of Massachusetts. Continue reading NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION ACT (H 3248)
By Bob Katzen
The House approved and sent to the Senate legislation that would prohibit employers from obtaining the credit reports of existing or potential employees except in certain circumstances including hiring for a position that requires national security clearance; a position for which a person is required by federal or state law to obtain a consumer report; and some executive or managerial positions at a financial institution. Continue reading BAN EMPLOYERS FROM ASKING FOR CREDIT REPORTS (H 1434)
By Bob Katzen
Governor Healey has issued an executive order that would pardon misdemeanor marijuana possession convictions that occurred in Massachusetts before March 14, 2024. Continue reading GOVERNOR MAURA HEALEY MOVES TO PARDON MISDEMEANOR MARIJUANA POSSESSION
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 7-32, rejected an amendment that would require a study which would make recommendations on employer-supported early education and care benefits, to include possible creation of a tax credit for employers that provide these early education and care benefits to their employees.
Continue reading CONSIDER TAX CREDIT FOR COMPANIES THAT PROVIDE EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE (S 2697)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 40-0, approved and sent to the House a bill aimed at making early education and care money more accessible and affordable for young families across the Bay State. The bill would make high-cost state grants for early education and care providers permanent; increase the income threshold to make more families eligible for childcare subsidies; and establish recommended salary and benefit guidelines for early childhood teachers commensurate with K-12 public school teachers. Continue reading EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE CHANGES (S 2697)
Program delivering local housing support to help families often underserved by federal and state programs
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne announced today the City of Somerville’s Office of Housing Stability’s (OHS) new Municipal Voucher Program that targets needed local support to families historically underserved by broader government housing programs. Continue reading Mayor Ballantyne Introduces Innovative Municipal Housing Voucher Program to Increase Housing Stability and Reduce Costs for Vulnerable Families
Third Annual Event Will Feature Live Music, Games and Free Refreshments
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Ballantyne, the Somerville Commission for Women, Somernova, and the City’s Department Continue reading Mayor Ballantyne and Partners Invite Somerville Community to Women’s History Month Celebration
Virtual Meeting Will Highlight Initial Design Concepts and Collect Neighborhood
Feedback
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 6 Councilor Lance Davis, and Ward 5 Councilor Naima Sait Continue reading Join the Morrison Avenue Flood Relief & Water Quality Improvements Community Meeting on March 25
SOMERVILLE – Are you passionate about contributing to the redevelopment and revitalization of Somerville’s neighborhoods? Consider applying for a position on the Somerville Redevelopment Authority (SRA) Board. The SRA is currently seeking applications for one open board position. The application deadline is April 15, 2024. Continue reading Join the Somerville Redevelopment Authority Board Help Shape the Future of Somerville’s Neighborhoods
Obituary
Mrs. Gladys C. (Arritola) Gomez, of Medford, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on March 13, 2024 at the age of 84. Born and raised in Havana, Cuba, she was the daughter of the late Concepcion (Pubillones) and Julio Arritola. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Gladys C. (Arritola) Gomez
Online Survey Now Available for Community to Share Ideas and Priorities for CPA-Funded Projects.
Virtual Public Hearing Will be Held on Wednesday, March 27, starting at 6:30 p.m.
Continue reading Somerville Community Preservation Act Program Seeks Input for Future Projects
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
On behalf of an all-volunteer community planning committee, we invite you to sponsor Massachusetts’ sixth annual Our Community Salutes High School Enlistee Recognition Ceremony on May 19, 2024 at Gillette Stadium. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Sponsor MA high school seniors enlisting
Obituary
Lisa “PIXIE” Ferrarini suddenly left our realm on March 11, 2024. The beloved mother of Briahnna and Joey, and Mema to Donminyk. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Lisa “PIXIE” Ferrarini
This week Mayor Katjana Ballantyne announced the Somerville Office of Housing Stability’s (OHS) new Municipal Voucher Program to support Somerville’s most vulnerable families historically underserved by broader government housing programs. Continue reading Mayor Ballantyne Introduces Innovative Municipal Housing Voucher
Obituary
Daniel Crawford Hargrove 65 of Cambridge passed away peacefully, March 14, 2024. Dan was the loving husband of Susan (Gray) Hargrove of Somerville and the adoring father of Daniel Hargrove. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Daniel Crawford Hargrove
Obituary
Regina M. (Murphy) Sullivan, of Medford, passed away on March 16th surrounded by the love of her family, she was 70 years old. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Regina M. (Murphy) Sullivan
Obituary
LaVoie Huard, Nicole K. – Of Billerica, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was 39 years young. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Nicole K. LaVoie Huard
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Note: This letter was written and then read before the Medford City Council on Tuesday evening, March 12, 2024.
It expresses my thoughts on the state of the city of Medford’s elected city council body and the direction they are taking us.
Thank you!
Anthony D’Antonio Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Medford Residents Speaking Up Against City Council
Dear Neighbor,
I hope this email reaches you and your family in good health and safety. I wanted to briefly update you about my vote opposing legislation to ban the social media app, TikTok, and share an important new resource during tax filing season.
Banning TikTok is the Wrong Approach
Continue reading My Vote on the TikTok Ban and the IRS’ New Free, Direct Tax-Filing Program
On Tuesday, March 12, we had the pleasure of meeting Nick and his mother Sheri. Continue reading Somerville Police Department News Updates
Giusti, Vincent N. “Vinny” of Cambridge, passed away on March 6, 2024, after a long illness at age 63.
Devoted son of Annette (Evangelista) and Primo Giusti.
Loving brother of Dona Maffei and her husband Michael.
Adored uncle of Gianluca Maffei and Ava Maffei.
Also survived by many other loving relatives and numerous friends. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Vincent N. “Vinny”
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Of the 11 restrictions removed during this outage, one was the oldest in the system at over 900 days old. Continue reading MBTA Makes Further Progress on Expedited Critical Track Work on Green Line, Removes 11 Speed Restrictions
Obituary
Nicole M. Howe, of Taunton, passed away on January 19, 2024, she was 45. Born in Cambridge she was the daughter of the late Jerilyn (Sawdy) and Ralph E. Foster, Jr. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Nicole M. Howe
John Anthony Scileppi, Of Andover, affectionally known as Jake passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was 46 years young. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering John A. “Jake” Scileppi
Congratulations to Will Parkes, Ford Christie, Marcus Odilon and Attikos Kaye who placed 22nd in the 1600-meter sprint Continue reading Somerville High School Friends and Family Page News
By Bob Katzen
By the Numbers Edition
Research by AAA has found that vehicle crashes tend to increase in the days following moving the clocks ahead in the Spring as drivers get behind the wheel while sleep-deprived and with their circadian rhythms out of whack. Studies have outlined the risks associated with drowsy driving: drivers who slept for less than five hours the night before may have a crash risk comparable to driving drunk, and losing just a couple of hours of sleep can double the risk of a crash.
Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES on Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
Gov. Maura Healey announced a $20 million campaign to end veterans’ homelessness in Massachusetts.
Continue reading HEALEY ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES PLAN TO END VETERANS’ HOMELESSNESS
By Bob Katzen
The Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) at MassTech announced the launch of the Residential Internet Retrofit Program, a $22 million statewide program that will be used to equip public and affordable housing units across the state with high-speed internet.
Continue reading $22 MILLION TO EXPAND HIGH SPEED INTERNET IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill that allows associate members of local planning boards to act on any matter before a planning board, mirroring the current law that applies to associate members of Zoning Boards of Appeal. An associate planning board members is one that is appointed to act in place of regular members because of absence, conflict of interest or when a seat is vacant. Continue reading LOCAL PLANNING BOARDS (H 3555)
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill designating October 2 as Learning Disability Screening Day, to raise awareness of the necessity of screening for reading disabilities.
Continue reading LEARNING DISABILITY SCREENING DAY (H 4210)
By Bob Katzen
The House 154-0, approved an amendment that would require that veterans in the shelter program are automatically given the maximum length of time to stay in the program, regardless of other factors.
Continue reading VETERANS’ PREFERENCE (H 4460)
By Bob Katzen
The House 25-128, rejected an amendment that would expand eligibility for a program, created in the bill, which allows employers to offer training programs to assist individuals in the Emergency Assistance Housing Program in developing the skills needed to enter the workforce. Continue reading TRAINING PROGRAMS (H 4460)
By Bob Katzen
The House 154-0, approved an amendment that would require any funds spent for providing food for people through the program be subject to a competitive bidding process.
Continue reading REQUIRE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS FOR COMPANIES SUPPLYING FOOD (H 4460)
By Bob Katzen
The House 28-128, rejected an amendment that would change the state’s Right to Shelter Law which requires the state to provide shelter and other necessities to homeless parents with young children, pregnant women and recently the many migrant families arriving in the Bay State. Homeless individuals are not covered by the Right to Shelter law. Continue reading RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS (H 4460)
By Bob Katzen
The House 121-33, approved and sent to the Senate a supplemental budget that includes $245 million for the Emergency Assistance Program that funds the emergency family shelter system which houses migrants.
Continue reading SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET INCLUDING $245 MILLION FOR SHELTERS (H 4460)
School Building Committee to provide technical, fiscal oversight for Somerville’s upcoming school building
project
Continue reading New Somerville School Building Committee Seeking Members
Enjoy Free Music, Games and Refreshments and Learn About Proposed Neighborways for Glen and Otis Streets
Continue reading Join the Glen and Otis Streets Neighborways Block Party on Saturday, March 16
Corporal Manuel John Pimentel, of Medford, cherished son of the late Joseph N. and Evangeline (Incarmecao) Pimentel. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Corporal Manuel John Pimentel
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Obituary
Young, Linda L. (Wheeler)- Of Salem, formerly of Medford, passed away at home on Sunday, March 3rd surrounded by her loving family. She was 86 years old.
Born in Arlington, she was the beloved daughter of the late Oliver and Thelma (Provost) Wheeler.
Beloved wife of the late John T. Young who passed away in 2019. Devoted mother of Christopher Young and his wife Ginny of Stoneham, Laura Young of Salem, MA, and Timothy “Tim” Young and his wife Rainy of Saugus. Cherished grandmother of Kerri Thompson and her husband Mike and the great grandmother of Allison and Brady Thompson all of Wakefield. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Calling Hours will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) on Thursday, March 7th from
4:00PM to 7:00PM.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Linda L. Young
Di GIROLAMO, Yolanda (Di Martino) Of Winchester and Somerville, passed away on Saturday, March 2nd, at the Lahey Clinic of Burlington. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Yolanda (Di Martino) Di Girolamo
March Press Outreach 3-1-24
Medical Equipment Program – Through the generosity of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and from the direction of Mayor Ballantyne, the Council on Aging is now able to provide Durable Medical Equipment at no cost to Somerville residents. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging March Press Outreach 3-1-24
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is announcing that the City’s Summer Camp and Activities Fair is returning for 2024, providing families with the opportunity to learn about summer activity options available to their children and to get detailed information from program representatives about summer camps, recreational activities, and learning opportunities for children of all ages. Continue reading Somerville Families Invited to Start Planning Their Summer Fun at 2024 Summer Camp and Activities Fair
Obituary
Charles R Conway of Lowell, age 80, formerly of Weston and Somerville, died on 02/25/2024. Beloved husband of 10 years of Chunmei Qin, and previously 38 years of Mary E. Gallagher. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Charles R. Conway
BOSTON – State Auditor Diana DiZoglio appointed Alan Sager to the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) Oversight Council to serve as the healthcare economist for the remainder of an unexpired term ending September 30, 2025. Continue reading Auditor DiZoglio Appoints Dr. Alan Sager to the Center for Health Information and Analysis Oversight Council
Obituary
Poe, Corrine A. (Chiozzi) – Of Medford passed suddenly, on February 28,2024. She was 73 years old. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Corrine A. Poe
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Re:Dispute Case Number 27343081
Dear Sir/Madam:
On or about 29 DEC 2023; an unauthorized withdrawal from this consumer’s USAA Debit Card for the checking account ending in 5745 in the amount of $2,036.00 was debited by Can/Am Hockey USA without prior knowledge or consent of this consumer. This action is less than ethical. This action is not legal. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: unauthorized withdrawal from this consumer’s USAA Debit Card
Obituary:
Ms. Peace DiPiro, of Somerville, passed away suddenly on February 23, 2024, she was 48.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Peace DiPiro
By Bob Katzen
“Retail giants have a responsibility to provide customers with the facts about the products they sell, including the health dangers associated with gas stove pollution and steps they can take to protect themselves and their loved ones. Our surveys have repeatedly shown that’s not happening. Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES On Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
The Senate kicked off Women’s History Month on March 1 with the unveiling of a portrait of former First Lady and Massachusetts native Abigail Adams, the wife of President John Adams and an early advocate for women’s rights and women’s education who also opposed slavery. Continue reading WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH BEGINS
By Bob Katzen
The House and Senate each appointed their members of a conference committee which will attempt to hammer out a compromise version of dueling bills that would change some of the state’s gun laws.
Continue reading CHANGES IN GUN LAWS(H 4139, S 2584)
By Bob Katzen
The Education Committee has also given a favorable report to and recommended passage of legislation that would require every school district, approved private day or residential school and education collaborative that enrolls a student with a life-threatening food allergy to develop and implement a Food Allergy Management and Prevention Plan. Continue reading ADDRESS FOOD ALLERGIES IN SCHOOLS (S 150)
By Bob Katzen
The Education Committee has given a favorable report to and recommended that the Legislature approve a proposal would prohibit public schools from using an athletic team name, logo or mascot which is associated with Native Americans, or which denigrates any racial, ethnic, gender or religious group. Continue reading PROHIBIT USE OF NATIVE AMERICAN MASCOTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS (S 245)
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill that would change some of the language in the current law governing the content of birth certificates. Changes include replacing “both parents” to “parent or parents” and changing “the child’s mother” to “the person who gave birth to the child.” Continue reading BIRTH CERTIFICATES (H 4292)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate approved, on a voice vote without a roll call, and sent to the House legislation that would require that all public schools offering a comprehensive sexual health education curriculum “provide medically accurate, age-appropriate sexual health education.” The Senate has approved the bill four times in the past including a 38-1 vote by which it passed in 2023. Each time the measure died from inaction by the House.
Continue reading SEX EDUCATION (S 2686)
By Bob Katzen
House 154-0, approved a bill that would leverage the interest from the state’s Rainy Day Fund to better compete for federal dollars, to ensure the state receives the maximum possible share of federal funds and to pay down the state’s long term debt liabilities. The Rainy Day Fund currently has a historic balance of $8.2 billion. Continue reading USE INTEREST FROM STATE’S “RAIN DAY FUND” TO LEVERAGE FEDERAL FUNDS (H 4446)
Obituary:
Bracken, Margaret R. “Maggie” (Ferguson) – Of Medford March 1, 2024. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Maggie R. Bracken
Obituary:
Reverend Harry J. Kaufman – of Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin Parish (St. Catherine), Somerville, MA, passed away after a brief illness, March 2, 2024. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Reverend Harry J. Kaufman
Congratulations to Patrol Officer Larry Crowley on his retirement after 25 years of dedicated service to the Medford Police Department and the City of Medford. Continue reading Medford Police Officer Larry Crowley Retires After 25 Years of Service
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As part of our order processing procedures, we screen all received orders for fraud or other types of unauthorized or illegal activity. We reserve the right to refuse to process any order due to suspected fraud or unauthorized or illegal activity. If such is the case, we may reject your order or our Customer Service department may call you at the phone number you provided to confirm your order. We also reserve the right to cancel any account or refuse to ship to certain addresses due to suspected fraud or unauthorized or illegal activity. We take these measures to protect our customers as well as ourselves from fraud or other unauthorized or illegal activity.
COMMENTS, FEEDBACK AND OTHER SUBMISSIONS
Mass Publishing Inc. welcomes your comments and feedback regarding this Web site, and Mass Publishing Inc. products and services. Any information, materials, suggestions, ideas or comments sent to Mass Publishing Inc. will not be treated as confidential, proprietary or trade secret information and, by submitting such information, you are granting Mass Publishing Inc. an irrevocable and unrestricted license to use, modify, reproduce, transmit, display and distribute such information for any purpose whatsoever.
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, or the content or practices of our website, you can contact Mass Publishing Inc. directly at: Wmtauro@aol.com
WHAT OUR PRIVACY POLICY COVERS
· What our Privacy Policy Covers
· What Personal Information is Collected
· How We Protect Your Information
· How We Use Your Personal Information
· Who Views Your Personal Information
· Making a Purchase
· Children Under 13
· Website Cookies
· Questions About This Policy
WHAT OUR PRIVACY POLICY COVERS
Thank you for visiting our site. We are committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy covers any personal information that we obtain from you when you use services on our site. This policy does not cover the practices of companies that we do not own or control, or the actions of people that we do not employ or manage.
Our Privacy Policy may change in the future. We invite you to check back periodically to see if we have made any changes.
By using this site, you agree to the terms of our policy. For more information about the terms of use for this site, please visit our legal page.
WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION IS COLLECTED
Depending on how you use our site, we may ask you to share personal information with us. Whether you choose to give us this information is completely up to you, but keep in mind that if you withhold information, you may not be able to use some of our services.
We will ask you for information, including some personal information, when you Make a purchase. When you buy something on this site, you have to supply a billing address, phone number, shipping address, and credit card information.
HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION
We realize that our customers trust us to protect their personal information. We take that task seriously. We never display your full credit card number once it has been entered. We urge you to protect your own privacy. We recommend that you do not share your password with anyone or share your password in an unsolicited phone call or e-mail.
Unfortunately, despite all of our efforts, there is always a risk that third parties may unlawfully intercept transmissions. This reality is true of all Internet use. As a result, we cannot ensure the security of any information you transmit, and you transmit all information at your own risk.
HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We collect personal information primarily to make our services more rewarding for you to use. We usually use this information for internal purposes, such as studying our customers' preferences. We may also use your information to contact you for account and promotional purposes.
WHO VIEWS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may share your personal information with companies that perform services for us, such as delivering packages, sending postal mail and e-mails, processing credit card payments, investigating fraudulent activity, and providing customer service. They have access to personal information needed to perform their functions, but may not disclose your personally identifiable information for other purposes. Some personal information is stored on servers owned by other companies. Only our personel and our websites have the right to access this information. We do not currently sell or license personal information and have no plans to do so. Your personal information will only be used by this site.
At this time, we do not share any personal information with marketing affiliates. It is unlikely that this policy will change in the future. If we do decide to share information with our affiliates, we will post a notice in this Privacy Policy.
MAKING A PURCHASE
When you buy something on this site, you have to supply a billing address, phone number, shipping address, and credit card information. By making a purchase, you become a registered user. You can choose to store information needed to make a purchase, such as your shipping and billing addresses in the My Account — Profile page. Your credit card information is NEVER stored in our databases and is used only for the duration of the purchase transaction. This data is always transmitted securely to the merchant bank and immediately erased from our systems.
CHILDREN UNDER 13
Our site is not designed for children. We do not wish to collect personal information from children under 13. This policy is designed to protect children. Federal law requires us to take special steps to safeguard children's privacy. If you register with us and we discover that you are under 13, we will delete your registration. We will send you a message if we do this. If you are under 13 and want to make a purchase, please ask a parent to place the order for you.
WEBSITE COOKIES
We collect some anonymous information about how you use the site by setting and accessing cookies on your computer. These cookies track information such as how often you visit our web site, what pages you view, and where you go after you leave the site. The cookies track your computer, not you. They are not connected to any personal information about you.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS POLICY
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or the content or practices of our website, you can contact us directly at:
Mass Publishing Inc. wmtauro@aol.com
Terms & Conditions/ Cancellation/return policy:If unsatisfied with subscription
7 day money back cancellation return policy on monthly subscriptions.
30 day money back cancellation return policy on yearly subscriptions.
Contact Email: Somervillenewsweekly@yahoo.com
