By Bob Katzen
“All eligible voters should be able to cast a ballot freely, safely, and without intimidation or interference. I am proud to stand with California in pushing back against this unlawful federal overreach that would obstruct thousands of voters’ fundamental right to cast a ballot.”
Continue reading THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL
By Bob Katzen
The Healey Administration announced the launch of “Move-In Mass,” a new initiative to expand homeownership opportunities across the Bay State by supporting innovative, cost-effective approaches to building starter homes. The program is expected to support at least 20 homes in its first round, with financing designed to be repaid and reinvested in future housing developments.
Continue reading EXPAND HOME OWNERSHIP
By Bob Katzen
The Healey Administration announced more than $5 Million in grant funding to support 323 municipalities and regional solid waste districts maximize recycling, composting and waste reduction.
Continue reading RECYCLING, COMPOSTING AND WASTE REDUCTION
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a measure designating the song, “Massachusetts,” sung by Springfield native Montenia Shider, as the state’s official jazz song.
Continue reading OFFICIAL JAZZ SONG OF MASSACHUSETTS (H 3407)
By Bob Katzen
On February 5, The House gave initial approval to a proposal that would make major changes in laws about pets in homes, apartments, hotels and shelters across the state during a state of emergency. The measure is designed to allow owners of pets to remain safely housed and not be formally removed from housing due to their pets. No further action has been taken on the proposal and it remains stalled in the Bills in Third Reading Committee.
Continue reading PROTECT PETS DURING EMERGENCIES (H 1559)
By Bob Katzen
An estimated 70,000 Massachusetts residents are soon going to receive letters announcing that they will receive a portion of more than $38 million in direct medical debt relief under a nonprofit partnership created by the Atrius Health Equity Foundation. The foundation has erased more than $293 million in medical debt since it started in 2024.
Continue reading $38 MILLION TO HELP FAMILIES REDUCE MEDICAL DEBT
By Bob Katzen
House 25-129, rejected an amendment that would delete a section of the budget that would transfer $35 million, in fiscal years 2026 and 2027, from the General Fund to the Massachusetts Offshore Wind Industry Investment Trust Fund.
Continue reading OFFSHORE WIND (H 5700)
By Bob Katzen
House 30-132, rejected an amendment that would suspend the state’s 24-cents-per-gallon gas tax for two months.
Continue reading SUSPEND THE STATE’S 24-CENTS-PER-GALLON GAS TAX FOR TWO MONTHS (H 5699)
By Bob Katzen
House 152-0, approved and sent to the Senate a $2.354 billion fiscal 2026 budget to close out the books on fiscal year 2026.
Continue reading $2.8 BILLION FISCAL 2026 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET (H 5700)
Arts leader and musician brings experience supporting working artists and building community partnerships
SOMERVILLE — Lydia Warren, PhD, an award-winning arts administrator and musician whose work has connected cultural organizations with the communities they serve, joined the City of Somerville as its new Arts & Culture (SAC) Director on October 19. Her appointment follows an extensive national search led by a hiring team that included the Mayor Jake Wilson and his team, SAC interim director and the SAC Board Chair.
Continue reading Lydia Warren Named Somerville Arts & Culture Director
SOMERVILLE— The City is planning to build a new school at 115 Sycamore Street. All community members are invited to come learn more about the project and share their perspectives at an upcoming community forum:
Continue reading Hear from the project architects, the Mayor, and Superintendent about plans for our next new school building and share your perspective
Obituary
Mary Francine (Foley) Sahlas, 89, of Medford, formerly of Somerville, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2026, at Tufts Medical Center.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Mary Francine (Foley) Sahlas
Change Smoke and CO Alarm Batteries, Replace Outdated Alarms This Weekend
STOW—State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts are reminding residents to replace the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms and replace outdated alarms when they change their clocks this weekend.
Continue reading “Call Back” Into Safety: When You Change Your Clocks, Check Your Alarms
Marie A. (Sinkiewicz) Danieli – Of Somerville, formerly of South Boston, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 68 years old.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Marie A. (Sinkiewicz) Danieli
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