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Man Arraigned After Posing as Government Agent to Scam Senior out of Over $480,000 of Dollars
NEWTON – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Newton Chief of Police George McMains have announced that Vishal Kumar, 23 of Queens, New York has been arraigned on charges of extortion, larceny over $250 from a person over 60 and conspiracy for allegedly participating in a scheme to extort and defraud a 72-year-old Newton woman out of nearly half a million dollars. Continue reading Man Arraigned After Posing as Government Agent to Scam Senior out of Over $480,000 of Dollars
Somerville/Medford Remembering Elizabeth M. (Horan) McLean
Obituary
McLean, Elizabeth M. (Horan) Of Somerville, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was 102 years young. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Elizabeth M. (Horan) McLean
Somerville/Medford Remembering Aurora (Altobelli) DeMarco
Obituary
Aurora (Altobelli) DeMarco, a lifelong resident of Somerville, passed away on March 20, 2025, she was 100 years young. Born in East Boston she was the cherished daughter of Carolina (Cecia) and Natale Altobelli. Beloved wife of the late Arthur J. DeMarco. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Aurora (Altobelli) DeMarco
Somerville/Medford Remembering Vincent J. Mattera
Obituary
Vincent J. Mattera passed away on March 19, 2025, he was 73. Born in Somerville and raised in Medford, he was the son of the late Rosa (Sullivan) and Vincent Mattera. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Vincent J. Mattera
Somerville Police Department Weekly Crime Log
Residential Breaking and Entering
25013820: On 3/13/25 at approximately 8:59 AM, Somerville Police responded to a residence on Concord Ave for report of a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated his bicycle and electric scooter were stolen from the common basement area.
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Mayor Ballantyne Announces Transformation of Founders Rink into All-Ages Recreation Hub
Community Invited to Take Survey to Help Shape Recreation Programming Priorities
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne today announced the transformation of Founders Ice Rink into a multi-purpose recreation hub serving all ages. This exciting development comes after a successful pilot period showcasing the community’s demand for
diverse recreational activities. Continue reading Mayor Ballantyne Announces Transformation of Founders Rink into All-Ages Recreation Hub
This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES On Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
“Hundreds of people proudly took to Beacon Hill today in a display of support and solidarity at this pivotal moment when the immigrant community is under constant attack. We are incredibly proud of this year’s Immigrants Day at the Statehouse, and for the policymakers, immigrants and advocates who inspired attendees. We must use this momentum to show the nation that Massachusetts will firmly oppose hate and tirelessly fight for immigrant rights.” Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES On Beacon Hill
DIRECTOR OF FAIR HOUSING
By Bob Katzen
Whitney Demetrius joined the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities as the state’s first Director of Fair Housing. The position was established by the Healey Administration’s Affordable Homes Act to support fair housing initiatives, including enforcement, testing, outreach and education, as well as collaborating with other state agencies to advance fair housing policies and programs.
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$5.7 MILLION FOR FARMLAND PRESERVATION
By Bob Katzen
Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper announced the granting of $5.7 million in funding for farmland preservation. The funding is aimed at protecting 400 acres of farmland through the state’s Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) Program. Another $500,000 will be granted to help existing Massachusetts APR farmers restore land that was previously unsuitable for farming.
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STATE’S FIRST POET LAUREATE
By Bob Katzen
Gov. Healey and the Mass Cultural Council announced that the Bay State is now accepting applications to fill the new role of Poet Laureate of Massachusetts. Continue reading STATE’S FIRST POET LAUREATE
$10.4 MILLION FOR INTERNET UPGRADES FOR PUBLIC HOUSING
By Bob Katzen
The Healey Administration announced $10.4 million in grants to upgrade Internet access in some 8,000 public and affordable housing across 26 Massachusetts communities.
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ALLOW REMOTE ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS (H 62)
By Bob Katzen
The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey legislation that would extend, until June 2027, the current law that allows cities and to offer remote participation at public meetings through June 2027. The option, first adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent state of emergency, was due to expire on March 31. The extension applies to public bodies and representative town meetings. Continue reading ALLOW REMOTE ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS (H 62)