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This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES On Beacon Hill
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
DRIVING WITH AN EXPIRED LICENSE (H 3376)
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.
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HOME OIL LEAKS (S 2737)
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.
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$375 MILLION FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (H 4529)
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.
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GOV. HEALEY SIGNS SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET INCLUDING $251 MILLION FUNDING FOR SHELTERS (H 4582)
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)
IMPOSE REGULATIONS INSTEAD OF BANNING (S 2738)
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)
ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS (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.
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PRIORITIZE 12-MONTH RESIDENTS (H 4600)
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.
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TAX CREDITS FOR CONSERVATION LAND (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)
Somerville/Medford Remembering John F. Mainey
Obituary
John Francis Mainey passed away suddenly on May 7, 2024 at the age of 75, he
was a lifelong resident of Somerville.
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Mayor Katjana Ballantyne Announcing New Somerville School Building Committee Members
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
Somerville/Medford Remembering Ernesto George Uccello
Obituary
Uccello, Ernesto George – Of Somerville May 8, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Paola L. (Caruso) Uccello.
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Somerville/Medford Remembering Brian P. Doherty
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.
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Somerville Police Chief Finalist Interview Recordings Now Available
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.
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Join the Somerville Human Rights Commission or Commission for Women
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
Give Feedback on Somerville Police Chief Candidates
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
Annual Hydrant Flushing Program Begins May 16
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
Join ‘Slice of the City’ Meet-Up Events Next Week: Ward 7 (5/13) & Ward 5 (5/16) Slice of the City
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.
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Somerville/Medford Remembering Edward J. Pitts
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
Somerville/Medford Remembering Rose M. Deyab
Obituary
DEYAB, Rose M. (Guirino) – Of Andover formerly of Arlington May 11, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Albert Deyab.
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Somerville/Medford Remembering Leonard “Lenny” Rigione
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
First New England Hong Kong Festival Comes to Union Square, Saturday, May 18
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
Somerville HS Students Visit CHA Cambridge Hospital Operating Room to Learn About Surgical Careers
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
Somerville/Medford Remembering D.Leo Mahoney
Obituary
Mahoney, D.Leo – 76, On May 12, 2024 after a short illness, life long resident of Somerville.
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Somerville Older Americans Month Celebration
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
Ho Win Palace Chinese Restaurant Opens In Medford
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).
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City of Somerville Civic Day
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
3rd annual Community Addiction Awareness Event at Premiere on Broadway In Somerville, Wonderful People Doing Amazing Things
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
Somerville Fire Department Making Dreams Come True
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