Street will be transformed into walk- and bike-friendly “neighborway” as part of Elm-Beacon Connector safety project

SOMERVILLE – Beginning Thursday, October 15, Mossland St. will be closed to motor vehicles at its intersection with Elm Street. Going forward, motor vehicles accessing Mossland St. will need to enter and exit via Somerville Ave.
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Betty J Levin
“The First Lady of Real Estate”

Betty J. Levin—a larger-than-life personality, devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, legendary real estate professional, traveler, dancer, wine lover, and lifelong learner—passed away on October 12, 2026, entirely on her own terms and in a way that was quintessentially Betty. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Betty J Levin →

By Bob Katzen

“To be successful in their mission, a cultural organization needs an effective space to do their work. Through these investments, we are helping organizations address real facility needs, welcome more people through their doors and ensure that communities across Massachusetts continue to have places to gather, create, learn and connect.”
— David Slatery, Executive Director of the Mass Cultural Council, announcing that four nonprofit cultural facilities will receive a combined total of $706,000 to help them remain in a state of good repair.
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By Bob Katzen

Another bill tied up in committee would allow cities and towns to hike from the current $1,500 to $2,000, the property tax break for veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans in exchange for their providing volunteer services to their municipality. In February, the House, on a voice vote without a roll call, gave initial approval to this bill that has already been approved by the Senate.
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By Bob Katzen
The House in February gave initial approval to, without a roll call vote, a proposal that would allow the city council, town meeting or other equivalent city or town legislative body to change the interest rate on unpaid real estate property or personal property tax bills from the current 14 percent to “up to 14 percent.” The measure also allows the local tax collector or treasurer to waive interest fees on late payments and to set up a payment plan with the person who owes the unpaid balances.
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By Bob Katzen

A new poll shows 84 percent of Massachusetts voters support eliminating the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse, and that 67 percent say this should be a high priority for legislators. The poll was conducted for and released by the Bay State-based organization Enough Abuse, the nation’s oldest citizen-based child advocacy organization.
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By Bob Katzen

The CCC kicked off a multimedia initiative to mark ten years of adult-use cannabis in Massachusetts. The commission offers insights into how the industry has become an economic force with hundreds of businesses that employ tens of thousands and has generated nearly $2 billion in state and local tax revenue. The initiative will include a dedicated webpage featuring economic data and a video capturing the highlights of the industry over the last decade. The public will also be able to view initiative materials via the agency’s Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and X pages.
Continue reading CANNABIS CONTROL COMMISSION (CCC) CELEBRATES TEN YEARS OF ADULT USE OF CANNABIS →

By Bob Katzen

The Healey Administration announced grants of $403,500 to six Massachusetts agricultural organizations to promote specialty crops to help local farms and producers bring more fresh fruits, dried fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture, to market. The measure is designed to help these local farms reach new customers and grow their businesses across the state.
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A bill sponsored by Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton) would designate the second Monday in October, now known as Columbus Day, as Indigenous Peoples Day and recommend appropriate exercises in schools to acknowledge the history of genocide and discrimination against Indigenous people. Rep. Christine Barber (D-Somerville) filed the same bill in the House. Both bills are tired up in committee and have yet to reach the House or Senate floor for debate and a vote. The measure met the same fate in the 2021-2022 and 2023-2024 Legislature.
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Last week I had the nice presence at a meeting with Candidate Deaton. You know he is running (R) against Senator Markey. We met in Malden after he spoke and took questions. I alert ALL VOTERS to go and hear candidates. At least, read about their history, acts, goals. With some
Serious issues at stake like the growing of BIG GOVT (FREE ITEMS. UGH) info is important.
REAL INFO. Continue reading “Meeting Candidate Deaton” →

Somerville/Medford Remembering Antonino Grieco

Antonino Grieco – Of Somerville, and affectionately known as Tony to many, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026. He was 80 years old.
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Patricia A. (Gavin) Sullivan devoted wife of the late Daniel F. Sullivan Jr., passed away surrounded by the love of her family on October 4, 2026.
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