Somerville City Councilman Faces Trespassing Allegations Amid Mayoral Bid Caught On Video

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By William Tauro

Somerville, MA – In a bizarre turn of events, City Councilor Willie Burnley Jr., who is currently campaigning for mayor, has been accused of trespassing at Assembly Row, a mixed-use development in Somerville. According to an eyewitness account, Burnley was allegedly caught breaking and entering into a private residence at 333 Great River Road early on a Sunday morning by knocking on the resident’s apartment door and opening it. The trespassing was caught on video.
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Somerville Police Department Weekly Crime Log

Residential Breaking & Entering
25040107: On 7/10/25 at approximately 11:06 PM, Somerville Police responded to a residence on Grove St for report of a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officer spoke with the victim who stated she left her home and when she returned, noticed the back door ajar and items in the bathroom were displaced. The victim also reported cash was stolen.
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U.S. Campuses and Hidden Threats: Terrorists with American Educations Fuel Trump’s Harvard Crackdown:Short Five Question Survey

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By William Tauro

A chilling roster of terrorists who studied at U.S. universities underscores ongoing debates about national security and higher education policies. As President Trump escalates actions against Harvard University— including a May 2025 ban on enrolling international students and freezing over $2 billion in federal grants—these cases highlight potential vulnerabilities in student visa and admission processes. Continue reading U.S. Campuses and Hidden Threats: Terrorists with American Educations Fuel Trump’s Harvard Crackdown:Short Five Question Survey

City of Somerville Side Walk Trees—Can They Be Saved?

By Judy Locchi Jacobs

A neighbor and I were talking about the condition of the sidewalk trees in our neighborhood in early June. She pointed out black spots on the foliage scattered on our street and sidewalks. I was aware that we have a city arborist and tried to reach the arborist without success. So I contacted Councilman Matt McLaughlin from Ward 1. Over the years, we had become acquainted and I always find Matt to be responsive and helpful. So he reached out to the city arborist to let him know what the issue was with our sidewalk trees. Continue reading City of Somerville Side Walk Trees—Can They Be Saved?