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Daily Archives: June 4, 2024
More of “News ’bout Town “
And, new feature bout Town, …terrific Concert again given by the Medford Community and Young Adult/Youths directed by the Distinguished, great Betsy Pesce of Medford. Continue reading More of “News ’bout Town “
The Week’s Quotable Quotes On Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
“As Massachusetts seeks to address soaring housing prices and rising rents that harm our residents, families and businesses, my office has unique tools to help address the crisis, and we intend to do our part. By establishing the Housing Affordability Unit and appointing Esme Caramello, who has deep expertise in housing, my office is committed to using all of our tools to ensure more safe and affordable housing opportunities for all.” Continue reading The Week’s Quotable Quotes On Beacon Hill
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE (H 3515)
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to legislation that would amend the state’s current veterans’ preference law which places veterans who pass the exam at the top of the eligibility list for civil service positions. The current order is: disabled veterans, veterans and spouses or single parents of veterans who were killed in action or who died from a service-connected disability incurred during wartime service, provided that the spouse or parent has not remarried. Continue reading VETERANS’ PREFERENCE (H 3515)
RESTRICT CARRYING GUNS (H 2305)
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill that would prohibit anyone, except on-duty law enforcement officers, from carrying a firearm in any state or local government-owned building, polling place or demonstration. The measure imposes up to a $1,000 fine and/or up to a 2-year prison sentence on violators and allows law enforcement officers to arrest, without a warrant, anyone who violates this law.
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RENAME THE OFFICE OF ELDER AFFAIRS
By Bob Katzen
Gov. Maura Healey filed legislation that would change the name of the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Executive Office of Aging and Independence. The proposal also replaces outdated language in the state’s lawbooks, including changing “elderly persons,” to “older adults” and “handicapped” to “adults with a disability.” The new legislation also incorporates gender-neutral language into current law.
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$914,000 FOR VETERANS’ HOMES (S 4)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment providing $914,000 to combat veterans’ homelessness by maintaining and operating three veterans’ homes and providing counseling and benefits to disabled veterans and their families.
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FERTILITY PRESERVATION TREATMENTS (S 4)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 40-0, approved an amendment that would require health insurance companies to cover fertility preservation treatments for individuals who have a medical diagnosis or who are going through treatments that may impact their fertility.
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COMBAT ANTISEMITISM (S 4)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 40-0, approved an amendment that would require the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to make resources, curriculum and professional development available to schools on antisemitism and the harm that it causes. The amendment also establishes and regulates a special commission on combating antisemitism in the Bay State.
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$655,553 MORE FOR NARCAN (S 4)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment increasing funding by $655,553 (from $644,447 to $1,300,000) for the distribution of Narcan to cities and towns and community organizations. Narcan is the brand name for a life-saving overdose-reversal drug. Continue reading $655,553 MORE FOR NARCAN (S 4)
STATE FLAG, SEAL AND MOTTO (S 4)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 30-9, approved an amendment providing $100,000 to establish a new advisory commission, under the governor’s charge, to propose a new state flag, seal and motto within one year. The commission would be authorized to request proposals from professional designers and solicit a public competition for people to submit designs. Continue reading STATE FLAG, SEAL AND MOTTO (S 4)
Somerville Community Invited to Immigrant Workers’ Rights Fair on Saturday, June 8
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Somerville’s SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs, and the Somerville Worker Center, in partnership with the Brazilian Worker Center and the Brazilian Women’s Group, are announcing a free immigrant workers’ rights fair on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Somerville Worker Center located at 530 Mystic Ave, Suite 111. Continue reading Somerville Community Invited to Immigrant Workers’ Rights Fair on Saturday, June 8
Somerville/Medford Remembering Edna M. Murphy
Obituary
Edna M. (Dillon) Murphy – – 91, past away peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at her daughter’s home in Concord, MA. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Edna M. Murphy
Somerville/Medford Remembering Richard F. ” Dickie” Burns
Obituary
Burns, Richard F. “Dickie”- Passed away after a lengthy illness at the age of 72 on May 25th.
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Applications Now Open for Two Income-Restricted Somerville Rental Apartments at 205 Beacon Street
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD), in partnership with 717-719 Washington St, LLC, are pleased to announce an income-restricted rental opportunity of two (2) 2-bedroom apartments.
Somerville/Medford Remembering Robert J. Haley
Obituary
Robert J. Haley passed away on May 25, 2024 in the comfort of the home he grew up in. He was 70. Born and raised in Somerville he was the son of the late Ruth L. (Mahoney) and Robert J. Haley. Robert graduated from Somerville High School and served for several years in the United States Coast Guard, Sector Boston. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Robert J. Haley
Somerville/Medford Remembering Robert J. Albano
Obituary
Albano, Robert J. – Of Medford, passed away on Tuesday, May 28th surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. He was 75 years old.
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Central Street between Summer Street and Highland Avenue to Become One-Way (Northbound) for Vehicle Traffic on Monday, June 17 or Soon After
Change will precede construction of streetscape improvements including new sidewalks, cycle tracks in each direction, and new tree plantings.
SOMERVILLE – Beginning on Monday, June 17 or soon after, the segment of Central Street between Summer Street and Highland Avenue will become a permanently one-way northbound (travel from Summer St. north toward Highland Ave.) street for vehicle traffic.
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Executive Office for Administration and Finance Audit Identifies Gaps in Review Processes
BOSTON—Today, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s Office released an audit of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (A&F), which reviewed the period from July 1, 2020, through April 30, 2022. Continue reading Executive Office for Administration and Finance Audit Identifies Gaps in Review Processes
Join the City of Somerville’s Pride Flag Raising at City Hall Concourse on Tuesday, June 4
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Office of Health and Human Services invite all community members to honor LGBTQ+ Pride Month by joining the annual Pride flag raising ceremony on Tuesday, June 4. Continue reading Join the City of Somerville’s Pride Flag Raising at City Hall Concourse on Tuesday, June 4
Somerville/Medford Remembering Julia Tierney
Obituary
Mrs. Julia (Naughton) Tierney, of Somerville, passed away in her sleep on May 29th, 2024, she was 82. Born and raised in Spiddal, County Galway, Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Julia Tierney
Become a Docent Volunteer with the Somerville Museum
Have a passion for local history? Become a docent tour volunteer at some of Somerville’s most historic sites this spring.
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Attend the Morrison Ave. Flood Relief & Water Quality Open House on June 10
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 6 Councilor Lance Davis, and 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.
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Apply Now: Affordable Homeownership & Rental Opportunities at 72 Berkeley St. and 205 Beacon St.
The City’s Inclusionary Housing Program has one 2-bedroom condominium at 72 Berkeley St. #3 available for income-eligible, first time homebuyers making at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Continue reading Apply Now: Affordable Homeownership & Rental Opportunities at 72 Berkeley St. and 205 Beacon St.
Celebrate Pride Month in Somerville
Happy almost LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Somerville! Join Mayor Ballantyne and the Somerville Health and Human Services Department to raise the Pride flag on Tuesday, June 4, on the City Hall concourse (93 Highland Ave.) at 5:30 p.m.
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