Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
“I want to send a huge thank you to Deputy chief of SOMERVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT .
CHRISTOPHER WARD, for his 30 plus years of impeccable service to the residents of Somerville .. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:SPD Deputy Chief CHRISTOPHER WARD Retires
Concluding an eleven-week program in which middle schools partnered with legal mentors from area law offices, law schools, and state offices, Boston, Brookline, Medford & Waltham students gathered for an in-person Mock Appeal at the John Joseph Moakley U.S Courthouse (One Courthouse Way, Boston, MA) to present their cases about the First Amendment. Continue reading Boston, Brookline, Medford & Waltham Middle School Students Participate in Discovering Justice Mock Appeal
Click on link below to read May 28th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online May 28th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (3)
Continue reading May 28th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
By Bob Katzen
Gov. Healey announced that the state is investing $13 million in the Bridge for Resilient Youth in Transition (BRYT) program, an in-school program supporting students who have fallen behind academically due to challenges with their mental health. This is the first time the state has provided funding to establish BRYT in schools. Up until now, the program had only been available to districts with the economic resources to get it off the ground.
Continue reading $13 MILLION FOR STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to legislation that would allow cities and towns to require the installation of an automatic sprinkler system in every newly-constructed 1- or 2-family home.
Continue reading REQUIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS (H 2289)
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a measure that would require a manufacturer or person that sells Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment to any person or government agency, to provide, beginning January 1, 2025, written notice to the buyer, at the time of sale, if the equipment contains toxic PSAs, as well as the reason such chemicals were added to the equipment. Continue reading PROTECT FIREFIGHTERS (H 2339)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment 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. Current Massachusetts law allows this practice. The bill would allow the city or town to keep only the amount owed in back taxes and send the remainder to the owner.
Continue reading BAN HOME EQUITY THEFT (S 4)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment that would increase funding for civics education in schools across the state by $1 million (from $1.5 to $2.5 million).
Continue reading $1 MILLION MORE FOR CIVICS EDUCATION (S 4)
Bob Katzen
The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment that would increase funding for YWCAs by $350,000 (from $650,000 to $1 million).
Continue reading $350,000 MORE FOR YWCAs (S 4)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 36-3, approved a motion to suspend Senate rules to allow the Senate budget debate session on May 22 to continue beyond 8 p.m. Under Senate rules, the Senate cannot meet after 8 p.m. unless the rule is suspended. The session lasted two hours and 15 minutes beyond 8 p.m. and adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
Continue reading CONTINUE SESSION BEYOND 8 P.M.
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 4-35, rejected an amendment that would retain a current law that requires any excess revenue in capital gains revenue over $1 billion to annually automatically be transferred as follows: 90 percent to the Rainy Day Fund; 5 percent to the State Retiree Benefits Trust Fund; and 5 percent to the State Pension Liability Fund. The $1 billion would remain in the General Fund and be spent by the Legislature with no restrictions.
Continue reading CAPITAL GAINS TAX (S 4)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 10-29, rejected an amendment that would abolish the current requirement that Massachusetts married couples who file income tax returns jointly at the federal level do the same at the state level.
Continue reading ABOLISH REQUIREMENT THAT COUPLES MUST FILE TAXES JOINTLY (S 4)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 5-34, rejected an amendment that would establish a 2-week sales tax holiday, from August 6, 2024 to August 19, 2024, allowing consumers to buy most products that cost under $2,500 without paying the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax. State law currently calls for a 2-day sales tax holiday every year.
Continue reading SALES TAX HOLIDAY (S 4)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 40-0, approved a $55.9 billion fiscal 2025 state budget after adding an estimated $89.6 million in spending during three 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 $57.999 BILLION FISCAL 2025 BUDGET (S 3)
By Bob Katzen
The House 156-0, approved and sent to the Senate a package designed to benefit veterans in the Bay State by broadening the definition of a veteran, increasing tax credits and state benefits for which they are eligible and modernizing the services on which they rely.
Continue reading VETERANS BENEFITS (H 4661)
By Bob Katzen
Of the 1,100 amendments filed by senators, only 41 came to a roll call vote. Many others were simply approved or rejected one at a time on voice votes, some with debate and some without debate.
Continue reading “BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE SENATE BUDGET DEBATE”
(Somerville, MA) Naveo Credit Union collected nearly 100 books during the month of April as part of their Children’s Book Drive. Each year, Naveo Credit Union participates in the statewide book drive spearheaded by the Cooperative Credit Union Association (CCUA) to benefit the Continue reading Naveo Credit Union collects nearly 100 books to benefit The Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless and their A Bed for Every Child program.
SomerStreets: Carnaval returns for the 14th year to East Somerville on Sunday, June 2, from 2 to 6 p.m.
SOMERVILLE – Somerville is invited to get their dancing shoes on as the 2024 SomerStreets: Carnaval returns Sunday, June 2, from 2 to 6 p.m. (rain date Sunday, June 9)
to kick off the 2024 SomerStreets season, which will include a series of four neighborhood street festivals across Somerville.
Obituary
Rose Marie Scanlan – Of Somerville, passed away on May 17, 2024, she was 95.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Rose Marie Scanlan
Obituary
Amirault, Norman J. – Of Winthrop, formerly of Medford passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. He was 94 years old. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Norman J. Amirault
The Caron Theater was full for graduates, officials, teachers, parents, Awardees, and Donors for the excitement, thanks and memory this Scholarship night brings!! Continue reading Medford Lions and Donors “ROARED” MAY 22
Obituary
Kevin T. Cloherty, of Cambridge, passed away on May 21, 2024 in Lexington, he was 68. Born in Somerville, but raised in Cambridge, Kevin was one of ten children born to the late Mary “Mae” (Kelly) and John J. Cloherty.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Kevin T. Cloherty
Obituary
Jeudy, Camille- Of Everett, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 after a brief illness. He was 66 years old.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Camille Jeudy
Community Open House Will Showcase Proposed Concept Designs
and Collect Neighborhood Feedback
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 6 Councilor Lance Davis, Ward 5 Councilor Naima Sait, and the City of Somerville’s Engineering Division are inviting the community to an open house on flood relief and water quality improvement efforts planned for Morrison Avenue (Cedar Street to Grove Street) and the surrounding neighborhood. Continue reading Somerville Community Invited to Morrison Avenue Flood Relief & Water Quality Improvements Open House on Monday, June 10
SOMERVILLE – The Somerville community is invited to celebrate the city’s Nepali community at a free festival showcasing Nepal’s vibrant and dynamic culture on Saturday, June 1, starting at 4 p.m. (rain date Saturday, June 8) at Union Square Plaza. Continue reading Celebrate Somerville’s Nepali Cultural Community on Saturday, June 1
Reverend Dr. Florence (Nottage) King, D.Min., native of Nassau, Bahamas and resident of Medford, Massachusetts was born on September 25, 1941. She was the daughter of the late John and Ophelia (Allen) Nottage. Rev. King’s family immigrated to the U.S. where she became a naturalized citizen who attended school in Cambridge, MA. She peacefully passed away on May 10, 2024, in her home surrounded by her daughters. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Reverend Dr. Florence (Nottage) King
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Billy, reducing Walnut Street to Pearl Street to a single lane. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Pearl Street Reducing to One Way
Click on link below to read May 21st, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online May 21st, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (1)
Continue reading May 21st, 2024 The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
By Bob Katzen
“It is an honor to be named the most sustainable state in the nation. State and local partnerships like the Green Communities program have propelled clean energy innovation across Massachusetts. We are grateful for the hard work being done by our cities and towns to address climate change and protect public health. Local action is vital to reducing Massachusetts’ carbon emissions.” Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES On Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a proposal that would require retail companies that sell home heating oil to annually inform all their customers of the opportunity to purchase insurance for heating oil spills.
Continue reading MUST INFORM CUSTOMERS ABOUT INSURANCE AVAILABILITY FOR HEATING OIL SPILLS (H 3686)
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill that would allow the Bay State’s 41 municipal light plants to provide services to other Massachusetts municipal and state plants, and plants in other states. Current law prohibits this practice.
Continue reading MUNICIPAL LIGHT PLANTS (H 3142)
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a measure that would raise from $35 to $200 the fine for violating the traffic rule that provides when two vehicles approach or enter an intersection at approximately the same instant, the operator of the vehicle on the left must yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right. Continue reading RAISE FINE FOR “RIGHT OF WAY” VIOLATIONS (H 3477)
By Bob Katzen
The House 152-1, approved and sent to the Senate a 102-page bill that supporters said aims to “restore stability to the health care system, bolster accountability within the industry, and control health care spending to ensure that everyone in Massachusetts has access to quality, affordable health care.” Continue reading HEALTH CARE CHANGES (H 4643)
By Bob Katzen
The House 152-2, approved an IT bill consolidated amendment that would add $7.5 million, mostly to fund local projects, to the price tag of the measure.
Continue reading $7.5 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL FUNDING (H 4642)
By Bob Katzen
The House 152-2, approved and sent to the Senate a bill to invest in information technology (IT) upgrades, improvements and new projects across state government. The measure authorizes $1.23 billion in bonded spending and $400 million in anticipated federal funds.
Continue reading FUNDING FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (H 4642)
Obituary
DELL’ANNO, Evelyn (Silva) – Of Somerville May 13, 2024 at 100 years young. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Dell’Anno Sr.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Evelyn Dell’Anno
Obituary
Jerome Sanfilippo, Jr., longtime resident of Somerville, MA, sadly passed away on May 11, 2024 at the age of 69. Born in Boston, MA, Junior, as he was known by all, had a way of connecting with people. He could light up a room with his infectious smile and big personality. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Jerome Sanfilippo
SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville Water & Sewer Department is inviting all members of the community to a public hearing that will share proposed Water and Sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2025. Continue reading Somerville Community Encouraged to Join Public Hearing on Proposed 2025 Water & Sewer Rates Hybrid Meeting Will be Held Wednesday, May 29 at 6 p.m.
Obituary
Umberta (Berta) Rix nee Dottor, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in the
presence of her daughter, Manuela Rix, and son-in-law, Simon Fowler, with whom she
had lived, and been cared for, together with their children, Celeste and Madeleine
Fowler, since 2012. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Umberta M. Rix
Obituary
José Botelho Paulo, Jr. passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024 at his home in Tewksbury, at the age of 90. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Jose Botelho Paulo, Jr.
Helen DiFava Obituary
Helen DiFava (Aprea) of Roslindale, passed peacefully on May17,2024, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 102. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Helen DiFava
Hi, I am William “Billy” Tauro an Independent candidate for Registra of Deeds for Southern middlesex county. I am asking for your vote this coming November 5th. Protecting your Home, Property and Fighting Public Corruption will be one of my top priorities if elected. Continue reading William “Billy” Tauro for Registrar of Deeds
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Your thoughts?
Here’s the latest not sure if you heard…. Coming soon… Central Street from Summer Street to Highland Avenue will be changed to a one way. Bike lanes added in both directions. The travel lane reduced to 12’ feet. All parking will be removed. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Central Street from Summer Street to Highland Avenue will be changed to a one way!
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Do you have an answer on this? Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Where do the funds to run the water dept come from??
Obituary
Pinto, Joseph Anthony – 90, Of Medford, formerly of Boston’s West End, May 12, 2024. Beloved son of John and Rosa (Daniele) Pinto. Devoted brother of Margaret Henn-Robillard, Rosemarie Pinto, Helen Marujo and her husband Celemente and the late Salvatore Pinto and his late wife Angelina, Paul Pinto and his late wife Gloria, James Pinto, Josephine Fallon and Catherine Amato. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
A funeral procession will be held on Monday, May 20th in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway, Somervile at 9AM. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden at 10AM. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Joseph A. Pinto
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Good job by Residents, Homeowners, former Public Workers, Commission members, Firemen, Councilor Scarpelli, and a Union Rep. These are just a few who were vocal at a well attended Community gathering at the Elks in Medford. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: More of “As the City of Medford Turns” and Need About Town
Obituary for Nancy A. King (McCann)
KING, Nancy of Arlington, formerly of Cambridge, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Beloved wife of the late William F. King. Loving mother of William King of Reading, Deborah King of Reading, and Donna King and her fiancé John DeCologero of Winchester. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Nancy A. King
Obituary
VASANTHAKUMAR, Kumaravelu of Lynn, formerly of Everett, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 16, 2024 in the North Shore Medical Center in Salem. He was 73 years old. Born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Kumarvelu lived in Lynn for 7 years. He was an accountant working in the Finance/Banking industry. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Kumaravelu Vasanthakumar
CARPENTERS AND LABORERS
Carpenters and laborers needed for all facets
of construction, from framing to finish.
Great opportunity for experienced, or novice, candidates. Continue reading CARPENTERS AND LABORERS Help Needed
NIONAKIS CONSTRUCTION SOMERVILLE MA
617-285-0522 Continue reading NIONAKIS CONSTRUCTION SOMERVILLE MA 617-285-0522
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
I think that you’ll like these little ensembles of weekly true stories that I will be sending you. 
Back in the ‘80s and into 2000’s; when I used to hang in the bars, it was rumored a few things happened. A huge one was the 279 private properties eminant domained in Union Square Somerville. Major GRAND THEFT!!
Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:The Real Somerville Story Page 1
On Sunday, 5/12/24 at approximately 2:58 AM Somerville Police responded to Memorial Rd for reports of shots fired. Officers located a victim suffering from two non-fatal gunshot wounds who was then transported to the hospital. Continue reading Shots Fired In Somerville
Photo: Expectant mothers in Cambridge, Somerville, and Medford are invited to Riverside Early Head Start’s free community baby shower on Wednesday, May 29! Continue reading Riverside is Hosting a Free Community Baby Shower on 5/29
Click on link below to read May 14th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online May 14th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (1)
Continue reading May 14th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
By Bob Katzen
“This new program is paramount for nurturing a thriving creative ecosystem across the commonwealth. This funding is a catalyst for innovation, offering the recipients the freedom to explore new ideas, take risks, and push the boundaries of their craft.” Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES On Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill making driving with an expired license a civil infraction. Current law classifies it as criminal and carries with it a fine up to $500.
Continue reading DRIVING WITH AN EXPIRED LICENSE (H 3376)
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill that would mandate that insurance companies in the Bay State automatically provide residential owners with insurance for damage to home and property caused by a leak in a residential liquid fuel tank or home fuel supply lines. Each policy would provide this coverage and homeowners can either keep the coverage or opt out.
Continue reading HOME OIL LEAKS (S 2737)
By Bob Katzen
Gov. Healey signed into law 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. The $375 million package, a bond bill under which the funding would be borrowed by the state through the sale of bonds, also includes $175 million for several transportation-related grant programs.
Continue reading $375 MILLION FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (H 4529)
By Bob Katzen
Gov. Healey signed into law a supplemental budget that includes an additional $251 million in funding for the Emergency Assistance Program that funds the emergency family shelter system which houses migrants. Continue reading GOV. HEALEY SIGNS SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET INCLUDING $251 MILLION FUNDING FOR SHELTERS (H 4582)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 5-33, rejected an amendment that would replace the bill barring electric suppliers from enrolling new individual residential customers in contracts, with a different bill that would have allowed the practice to continue and would instead impose more barriers for competitive suppliers to enter the market and provided the attorney general with more oversight authority. Continue reading IMPOSE REGULATIONS INSTEAD OF BANNING (S 2738)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 34-4, approved and sent to the House a bill that would bar electric suppliers from enrolling new individual residential customers in contracts, beginning on January 1, 2025.
Continue reading ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS (S 2738)
By Bob Katzen
The House 27-131, rejected an amendment that would give priority consideration for inclusion in the emergency housing assistance program, when space becomes available, to residents who have resided in the state for a minimum of 12 consecutive months and are on the waitlist for the program.
Continue reading PRIORITIZE 12-MONTH RESIDENTS (H 4600)
By Bob Katzen
The House 154-0, approved a budget amendment that would expand the existing Conservation Land Tax Credit (CLTC) by raising the annual cap for this program from $2 million to $5 million over a three-year period, beginning on January 1, 2026. Continue reading TAX CREDITS FOR CONSERVATION LAND (H 4600)
Obituary
John Francis Mainey passed away suddenly on May 7, 2024 at the age of 75, he
was a lifelong resident of Somerville.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering John F. Mainey
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is announcing the members of the School Building Committee (SBC) who will provide oversight of the City’s construction plans for a new school to meet the needs of the Winter Hill Community Innovation School and potentially the Benjamin G. Brown School. Continue reading Mayor Katjana Ballantyne Announcing New Somerville School Building Committee Members
Obituary
Uccello, Ernesto George – Of Somerville May 8, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Paola L. (Caruso) Uccello.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Ernesto George Uccello
Obituary
Doherty, Brian P. – Retired Medford Police Officer of 32 years- Of Medford, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. He was 76 years old.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Brian P. Doherty
Residents, community members encouraged to review interview and submit feedback to help choose Somerville’s next Chief of Police
SOMERVILLE – Somerville community members are encouraged to provide feedback on Police Chief finalists. Search Committee interviews with finalists under consideration to become the next Somerville Chief of Police were recently recorded for public review. The interviews are now available online for viewing and comment.
Continue reading Somerville Police Chief Finalist Interview Recordings Now Available
The Somerville Human Rights Commission and Commission for Women are seeking new volunteer members, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. Continue reading Join the Somerville Human Rights Commission or Commission for Women
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Somerville’s Police Chief Search Committee invite community members to provide feedback on three candidates in Somerville’s Police Chief search. Continue reading Give Feedback on Somerville Police Chief Candidates
Somerville’s annual Water System Flushing Program begins Thursday, May 16, and continues through late October. Continue reading Annual Hydrant Flushing Program Begins May 16
The ‘Slice of the City’ spring meet-up series is an opportunity to connect and engage with City leaders and staff as well as neighbors, all while enjoying Somerville’s parks. Events continue next week with meet-ups in Wards 7 and 5.
Continue reading Join ‘Slice of the City’ Meet-Up Events Next Week: Ward 7 (5/13) & Ward 5 (5/16) Slice of the City
Obituary
Pitts, Edward J. – Of Somerville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at home. He was 90 years old. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Edward J. Pitts
Obituary
DEYAB, Rose M. (Guirino) – Of Andover formerly of Arlington May 11, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Albert Deyab.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Rose M. Deyab
Obituary
Rigione, Leonard “Lenny”- Of Somerville, passed away at home on Saturday, May 11, 2024. He was 82 years old. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Leonard “Lenny” Rigione
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne invites the Somerville community to join the first New England Hong Kong Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 4 to 8 p.m. Continue reading First New England Hong Kong Festival Comes to Union Square, Saturday, May 18
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Cambridge Health Alliance, a community health system serving Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s metro-north communities, recently hosted an exciting event for local students interested in healthcare careers. As part of CHA’s Career Pathways Program, high school students from Somerville participated in a special Saturday Program at CHA Cambridge Hospital. Continue reading Somerville HS Students Visit CHA Cambridge Hospital Operating Room to Learn About Surgical Careers
Obituary
Mahoney, D.Leo – 76, On May 12, 2024 after a short illness, life long resident of Somerville.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering D.Leo Mahoney
On Thursday May 2, the Somerville Police Community Affairs Unit was able to help our friends from the Council On Aging put on their Older Americans Month celebration. Continue reading Somerville Older Americans Month Celebration
By William Tauro
I had a blast today as an invited guest at the grand opening of the new Ho Win Palace Chinese Restaurant that’s located at 269 Middlesex Ave, Medford, MA (The old Tiki Island Restaurant).
Continue reading Ho Win Palace Chinese Restaurant Opens In Medford
On Saturday April 27 the Community Affairs Unit was able to participate in the City of Somerville’s Civic Day. Continue reading City of Somerville Civic Day
By William Tauro
It was a fantastic night tonight, this Wednesday evening at the 3rd annual Community Addiction Awareness Event at Premiere on Broadway! Continue reading 3rd annual Community Addiction Awareness Event at Premiere on Broadway In Somerville, Wonderful People Doing Amazing Things
We recently had a friend named Nick come by our station, his mom takes him around to different communities to see police and fire departments. Continue reading Somerville Fire Department Making Dreams Come True
By William Tauro
Attending tonight’s second meeting of “ALL MEDFORD” tonight at the Medford-Malden Elks Club. ALL MEDFORD is a group of residents organizing to keep MEDFORD informed about important issues that affect your housing as well as issues that affect your quality of life here in Medford. Continue reading ALL MEDFORD
Contact our longtime partners at Groundwork Somerville! Continue reading Attention Teens! Need a Bike?
On Saturday, a group of officers helped to escort Medford resident, Francis St. Germain from his home to his birthday party at the Saugus Elks. Fran turned 100 years old on May 6th. Continue reading Medford World War II Navy Veteran Turns 100 Years Old
(SOMERVILLE, MA) — Teamsters Local 25 praised the Somerville City Council today for its unanimous vote to pass a resolution aimed at stopping Uber, Lyft, Doordash and other so-called ‘gig’ companies from abusing drivers by misclassifying them as independent contractors. Continue reading TEAMSTERS APPLAUD SOMERVILLE CITY COUNCIL VOTE TO STOP MISCLASSIFICATION OF WORKERS
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of retired Officer Brian Doherty. Officer Doherty passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024. He was 76 years old.
Officer Doherty worked for the Medford Police Department for 32 years. He first joined the department on September 8, 1980. He retired from the Medford Police Department on June 30, 2012.
Continue reading Medford Remembering Retired Officer Brian Doherty
Lt. C. Darrel Richardson was promoted to the rank of Captain at the May 9th City Council meeting. Captain Richardson is a 22 year member of the Somerville Fire Department. Continue reading Somerville Fire Department Promotion
Get the latest on the Spring Hill Sewer Separation project at a virtual community meeting on Wednesday, May 15, at 6 p.m. City staff will review progress made and present an overview of the work planned for this spring and summer.
Continue reading Somerville Spring Hill Sewer Separation Project
Hello Everyone,
On May 9th marks Scott’s 30th anniversary of his passing. Those of you that knew Scott, he was a very humble man. This year Team Scott will be riding 77 miles in honor of my 77th birthday. I will be joined by Billy Goodwin, Kevin Guinee and Henry Shelley. Continue reading 2024 – 77 Mile Charity Ride
Click on link below to read May 7th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online May 7th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (2)
Continue reading May 7th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
Another year another victory……
The boys in Red defeated the boys in Blue last night 6-2 in our annual guns and hoses hockey game. Continue reading Somerville Police vs Somerville Fire Department Guns and Hoses
Obituary
WELLS, Florence E. (Celebrase) – Of Quincy formerly of Medford May 6, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Ordie “Marty” Wells. Loving mother of Teresa Amuzzini, Carol Wall and her husband Bob, Martin “Marty” Wells and his wife Salonge.
Complete notice to follow.
Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville, Thursday morning at 10:30, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Clement Church, Medford at 11:00. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Florence E. Wells
By Bob Katzen
“This new program is paramount for nurturing a thriving creative ecosystem across the commonwealth. This funding is a catalyst for innovation, offering the recipients the freedom to explore new ideas, take risks, and push the boundaries of their craft.” Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES on Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill making driving with an expired license a civil infraction. Current law classifies it as criminal and carries with it a fine up to $500.
Continue reading DRIVING WITH AN EXPIRED LICENSE (H 3376)
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill that would mandate that insurance companies in the Bay State automatically provide residential owners with insurance for damage to home and property caused by a leak in a residential liquid fuel tank or home fuel supply lines. Each policy would provide this coverage and homeowners can either keep the coverage or opt out.
Continue reading HOME OIL LEAKS (S 2737)
By Bob Katzen
Gov. Healey signed into law 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. The $375 million package, a bond bill under which the funding would be borrowed by the state through the sale of bonds, also includes $175 million for several transportation-related grant programs.
Continue reading $375 MILLION FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (H 4529)
By Bob Katzen
Gov. Healey signed into law a supplemental budget that includes an additional $251 million in funding for the Emergency Assistance Program that funds the emergency family shelter system which houses migrants. The measure imposes a new nine-month limit on how long families can stay in the state’s emergency shelters, with up to two 90-day extensions available to some and a new hardship waiver process. Continue reading GOV. HEALEY SIGNS SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET INCLUDING $251 MILLION FUNDING FOR SHELTERS (H 4582)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 5-33, rejected an amendment that would replace the bill barring electric suppliers from enrolling new individual residential customers in contracts, with a different bill that would have allowed the practice to continue and would instead impose more barriers for competitive suppliers to enter the market and provided the attorney general with more oversight authority. Continue reading IMPOSE REGULATIONS INSTEAD OF BANNING (S 2738)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 34-4, approved and sent to the House a bill that would bar electric suppliers from enrolling new individual residential customers in contracts, beginning on January 1, 2025.
Continue reading ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS (S 2738)
By Bob Katzen
The House 27-131, rejected an amendment that would give priority consideration for inclusion in the emergency housing assistance program, when space becomes available, to residents who have resided in the state for a minimum of 12 consecutive months and are on the waitlist for the program. Continue reading PRIORITIZE 12-MONTH RESIDENTS (H 4600)
By Bob Katzen
The House 154-0, approved a budget amendment that would expand the existing Conservation Land Tax Credit (CLTC) by raising the annual cap for this program from $2 million to $5 million over a three-year period, beginning on January 1, 2026. The increase would remain in place until December 31, 2034. Continue reading TAX CREDITS FOR CONSERVATION LAND (H 4600)
JEREMIAH’S OBITUARY
SEEKING ANY FAMILY MEMBERS
Mr. Jeremiah O’Leary passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Cambridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Cambridge, he was 84.
He was a former resident of Capen Court Senior Housing, 1 Capen Court Somerville, MA before being admitted to the Cambridge Rehabilitation Center. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Jeremiah O’Leary
Festival will Feature Q&A and Cooking Demonstrations with Local Chefs, Live Dance, Family Activities, and Community Cookbook Exhibit.
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NINA ROMANO Obituary
ROMANO, Nina Maria Of Somerville and North Andover, passed away peacefully on March 17, with her brother, Michael, by her side. Nina was a Special Education teacher for almost 40 years in the Somerville Public Schools. She was the devoted daughter of the late Mary and Alexander (Sonny) Romano of Somerville. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering NINA ROMANO
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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.
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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.
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