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By William Tauro
On Broadway in front of Trum Field they are laying temporary water lines and it isn’t Somerville’s usual contractor TZE. It’s actually another new new company that’s a city had to rush in and hire on the eleventh hour to do the work!
Continue reading Where Is Somerville’s Only and Biggest Contractor TZE?
Obituary
Cochran, Maureen N. ( Sullivan) Of Somerville, passed away at home on Sunday, June 9, 2024. She was 78 years young.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Cochran, Maureen N. ( Sullivan)
Obituary
Guelpa, Sandra M. (Greeke)- Of Somerville, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 16, 2024. She was 84 years young.
Complete obit to be posted. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Guelpa, Sandra M. (Greeke)
By Bob Katzen
“It is always a joy to celebrate National Women Veterans Appreciation Day at the Statehouse to honor the remarkable women who have served in our armed forces. We recognize the immense contributions and sacrifices they have made, and their ongoing service to our community, state and country.”
— Gov. Maura Healey. Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES On Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a proposal that would provide a 100 percent regular compensation pension benefit for police officers who have suffered a Violent Act Injury — defined as “a serious and permanent personal bodily injury sustained as a direct and proximate result of a violent attack upon a person by means of a dangerous weapon, including a firearm, knife, automobile, explosive device or other dangerous weapon.” Continue reading DISABILITY PENSION FOR POLICE OFFICERS (H 2536)
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to legislation that would require alarms in all existing, newly-renovated and newly-constructed residential swimming pools, hot tubs and spas. The measure would impose a fine of between $100 and $500 on violators. Continue reading REQUIRE ALARMS IN RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOLS HOT TUBS AND SPAS (H 2389)
By Bob Katzen
The House and Senate approved a measure designating August 10 and August 11 as a sales tax holiday weekend for the Bay State, 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. This bill simply sets the specific dates. Continue reading SALES TAX HOLIDAY (H 4751)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 38-0. approved an amendment designating June 12 as United States Merchant Marine Day in recognition of the establishment of the United States Merchant Marine on June 12, 1775. Continue reading MERCHANT MARINE DAY (S 2817)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 38-0, approved 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 (S 2817)
By Bob Katzen
The House 153-0, approved and sent to the Senate legislation that supporters say will cover the licensure of recovery coaches who help people with substance use, make opioid overdose reversal drugs more accessible, protect harm reduction providers and remove barriers that new mothers in recovery face at the time they give birth.
Continue reading OPIOIDS (H 4743)
By Bob Katzen
The House 156-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that supporters say would ensure legal parentage equality by protecting LGBTQ+ families, and children born through surrogacy and assisted reproduction, in forming the legal bond of a parent-child relationship.
Continue reading PARENTING (H 4762)
By Bob Katzen
The House 155-0, Senate 38-0, approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey a bill 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 (H 4744)
SOMERVILLE – Extreme heat, that is unusual for our area this early in the summer, is expected in Somerville and the region this week. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Tuesday afternoon, and an Excessive Heat Watch for Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening. Community members are urged to take precautions to stay safe and healthy as temperatures are currently expected to rise well into the 90s, possibly approaching 100 degrees this week.
Temperatures are forecast to feel hotter than 100 degrees at times, potentially rising to a heat index (how temperatures feel) of 106 degrees. Taking steps to keep cool and safe is very important during excessive heat. Continue reading Extreme Heat Expected in Somerville June 18-21: Take Steps to Stay Safe and Cool
Funds will support 65 high schools, colleges, and educational institutions in upgrading technology and lab spaces, expanding career programs for young people and adults
MARLBOROUGH – The Healey-Driscoll administration announced that it is awarding nearly $15 million in Skills Capital Grants to 65 high schools, colleges, and educational institutions. This funding, announced at Assabet Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School, will support schools and institutions to upgrade technology and instructional lab spaces, expand career programs for young people and adults, and increase capacity in workforce training programs across Massachusetts. Continue reading Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $15 Million in Skills Capital Grants
The Fiscal Years 2025-2029 MBTA Capital Investment Plan includes all planned capital investments over the next five years.
BOSTON – The MBTA Board of Directors today unanimously approved the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 MBTA Capital Investment Plan (FY25-29 MBTA CIP). The FY25-29 MBTA CIP includes over 640 unique capital projects to modernize, expand, and increase the safety and reliability of the MBTA transit network with a programmed spend of $9.6 billion over the next five fiscal years, including $843 million in new funding.
Continue reading MBTA Board Approves Capital Investment Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2029
Gilman Park’s June grand opening party will feature food and beverages, lawn games, a vintage market, and more
SOMERVILLE — Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is announcing a partnership with CultureHouse to transform 350 Medford Street in Gilman Square, known colloquially as the “Homans Lot,” into a dynamic outdoor community space called “Gilman Park” from June through September 2024. This initiative will bring a vibrant, inclusive gathering space to life, fostering connections among residents, local organizations, and businesses. Continue reading City of Somerville and CultureHouse Transforming Homans Lot in Gilman Square into a Vibrant Outdoor Community Space This Summer
Obituary
Kathleen A. (Keddy) Snow passed away on June 9, 2024, she was 75. Born and raised in Somerville, she was one of eleven children, daughter of the late Angela L. (Ralli) and Richard M. Keddy.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Kathleen A. Snow
SOMERVILLE – Applications are now open for Somerville Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds to support open space/recreation and historic preservation projects.
Continue reading Apply Now for Somerville Community Preservation Act Funds
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