November 12th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online Screenshot 2024-11-12 at 2.11.57 AM Continue reading November 12th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online →

By Bob Katzen

“We are excited to announce over $4.5 million for eleven cities and towns as part of the first round of funding of the fiscal year 2025 Complete Streets Funding Program. These grant awards will assist municipalities with the implementation of Complete Streets projects, which will greatly improve safety, connectivity and access for all roadway users. We look forward to working together with local leaders as they begin planning and implementing their projects.” 
— Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt announcing the awarding more than $4.5 million to some cities and towns for the Complete Streets Funding Program to fund local multimodal infrastructure projects that improve travel for pedestrians, public transit users, bicyclists and people using other forms of transportation. Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES On Beacon Hill →

By Bob Katzen

Official results are final election results that have been certified by local city and town clerks and submitted to the secretary of state’s office which reviews them and then publishes them on its website.

QUESTION #1 (approved 71.6 percent to 28.4 percent) asked voters if they approved of a proposed law that would allow the state auditor to audit the Legislature. Continue reading Official Results On Election Ballot Questions →

By Bob Katzen

The House 154-2, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of $2 million (reducing funding from $3.3 million to $1.3 million) for a program to increase student participation and performance in advanced placement courses, particularly among underserved populations, to prepare students for college and career success in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and English.
Continue reading $2 MILLION FOR INCREASING PARTICIPATION IN ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES (H 4800) →

By Bob Katzen

The House 154-4, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of the entire $250,000 for a competitive grant program to school districts to support the implementation of financial literacy standards for students in kindergarten through grade 12.
Continue reading $250,000 FOR FINANCIAL LITERACY (H 4800) →

By Bob Katzen

The House 135-23, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of the entire $1.5 million for the operation of a grant program for best lending practices, first-time homeowner counseling for nontraditional loans and at least ten foreclosure education centers.
Continue reading $1.5 MILLION FOR BEST LENDING PRACTICES AND FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS (H 4800) →

Obituary

Peter E. Hughes, a lifelong resident of Somerville, passed away suddenly on November 2, 2024, at the age of 61. Born in Brookline and raised in Somerville, he was the cherished son of the late Patricia (McGreal) and Peter J. Hughes.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Peter E. Hughes →

Obituary
Sandra (Miano) Morrissey formerly of Arlington and Winchester, Ma passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024 at the age of 79 after a long and courageous battle with dementia. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Sandra (Miano) Morrissey →

Paid snow shoveling program pairs teens with senior homeowners and homeowners with disabilities
for shoveling assistance

SOMERVILLE– The 2024/25 Somerville Teen Shoveling Program, a paid opportunity for youth to help local
seniors and homeowners with disabilities after a snowstorm, is currently accepting applications.

Continue reading Sign Up Today for Somerville’s Teen Snow Shoveling Program →