By Bob Katzen
“This funding round is about more than bricks and mortar, it’s about people. Whether it’s a formerly homeless individual in Boston, a senior in Topsfield or a working family in Easthampton, the homes we’re supporting will change lives. These projects exemplify the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s belief that everyone in Massachusetts deserves a safe, stable and affordable place to live.” Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES On Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
Would prohibit the sale of energy drinks or other beverages that exceed a caffeine content of 71 milligrams per 12 ounce serving and contains taurine and glucuronolactone. Continue reading NO ENERGY DRINKS FOR PEOPLE UNDER 18 (H 1908)
By Bob Katzen
Would prohibit any restaurant or retail stores from being liable for civil damages for any injury arising out of the condition of the food it donates to any individual. The measure only exempts the restaurant or stores if at the time of donation, the food is not misbranded and is not adulterated and has not been manufactured, processed, Continue reading LIABILITY FOR DONATIONS OF FOOD (S 1091)
By Bob Katzen
Would create a registry of Massachusetts residents convicted of abusing animals and require the abusers to register. A first conviction of failure to register would be punishable by a $1,000 fine or ten days in prison. Subsequent convictions would result in a 5-year prison sentence.
Continue reading ANIMAL ABUSE REGISTRY (H 1764)
By Bob Katzen
The Municipalities and Regional Government Committee held a hearing on legislation that would prohibit cities and town from imposing additional financial penalties on a person who does not pay their parking ticket by the due date.
Continue reading BAN LATE PAYMENT PENALTIES FOR PARKING TICKETS (H 2278)
By Bob Katzen
Senate 38-2, approved and sent to the House legislation that would ban student use of cell phones and other personal electronic devices during classes. The measure would require all public schools and districts in Massachusetts to implement, by the start of the 2026-2027 school year, policies for student use of these devices on school grounds and during school-sponsored activities. Continue reading BAN USE OF CELL PHONES IN SCHOOLS (S 2561)
By Bob Katzen
House 158-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would mandate human trafficking training for all hotel, motel, lodging house or bed and breakfast establishment employees in the Bay State, from the front desk to housekeeping and food service, Continue reading MANDATE HUMAN TRAFFICKING TRAINING IN MASSACHUSETTS HOTELS (H 4360)
By Bob Katzen
House 158-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would extend benefits for retired teachers who are later hired to work for the Massachusetts Executive Office of Education (EOE) or the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The bill would allow these employees to retain the status of “teacher” and remain in the Teachers’ Retirement System.
Continue reading TEACHERS’ RETIREMENT (H 4361)
By Bob Katzen
House 156-0, Senate 39-0, approved and sent to Gov. Healey a $1.2 billion transportation bond bill that includes authorizing $300 million in one-time funding for the maintenance and repair of local roads and bridges in cities and towns across the state. Continue reading 300 MILLION FOR LOCAL ROADS AND BRIDGES (H 4307)
By Bob Katzen
House 132-24, Senate 37-3, approved and sent the “Shield Act” to Gov. Maura Healey. The measure would prohibit state agencies, employees and law enforcement from cooperating with investigations by other states or the federal government, into reproductive or gender affirming health care that is legally protected in Massachusetts.
Continue reading REPRODUCTIVE AND TRANSGENDER CARE PROTECTIONS – THE SHIELD ACT (H 4271)
SOMERVILLE–Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) are pleased to announce the resale of one deed-restricted condominium to eligible, first-time homebuyer households at a below market price through the City’s Inclusionary Housing Program. This unit will be offered to households with a yearly gross income at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI). Continue reading Ballantyne Administration Sharing Homeownership Opportunity at 411 Norfolk Street
SOMERVILLE– Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Arts Council, in proud partnership with Circle Squared, are excited to present ‘24 Hours of Culture’, a celebration amplifying the diverse cultural heartbeat of the Somerville and Greater Boston on Saturday, August 16 (Rain date: August 17), at Union Square Plaza and Stone Park, from 4 to 10 p.m. Continue reading Mayor Ballantyne Inviting Community to ‘24 Hours of Culture’ on August 16 to Celebrate BIPOC Arts, Community, and Culture
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is announcing the successful negotiation and signing of new collective bargaining agreements with the SEIU Local 3 Custodians and the Somerville Police Superior Officers Association (SPSOA). These agreements reflect the City’s ongoing commitment to fair compensation, organizational improvement, and public service excellence.
Continue reading Ballantyne Administration Reaches New Agreements with Somerville Police and Custodians Unions
SOMERVILLE– On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the City of Somerville will hold its City Preliminary Election, which will narrow the candidate pool before the Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 4.
The offices on the ballot for this election include: Continue reading Somerville Voting Information for City Preliminary Election
Obituary
Mary (Leonard) Canty, of Somerville, passed away on August 1, 2025. She was blessed with 90 years of age. Born and raised in Reengaroga, Baltimore, County Cork, Ireland, she was one of twelve children born to Ellen (Driscoll) and Paddy Jack Leonard.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Mary (Leonard) Canty
Daniel G. Hovanesian of Somerville, passed away on May 9, 2025 at the age of 78. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Daniel G. Hovanesian
Obituary
Regina A. (Bahan) Vigorito, of Medford, passed away on July 31, 2025, she was 87 years of age. Born and raised in Somerville, Regina was one of seven children born to Grace (Sullivan) and George E. Bahan. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald V.A. Vigorito. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Regina A. (Bahan) Vigorito
Peter Trant– A lifelong resident of Somerville, passed away on Saturday, July 26,2025. He was 68 years young. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Peter Trant
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