By Bob Katzen
“We cannot allow the United States government to indefinitely disappear human beings. If we cannot locate our clients, we cannot pursue the relief for which they are legally eligible. The law gives our clients the right to seek protection. This policy obstructs that right when our clients need it most.”
Continue reading THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL
By Bob Katzen
The Senate gave initial approval to a House-approved bill designating April 5 as Okur-Chung Neurodevelopmental Syndrome (OCNDS) Awareness Day.
Continue reading OKUR-CHUNG NEURODEVELOPMENTAL SYNDROME AWARENESS DAY (H 3366)
By Bob Katzen
Gov. Healey announced the awarding of $800,000 in grants to help nearly 7,000 workers across Massachusetts stay safe on the job. The grants, administered by the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA), support workplace safety training and education to help prevent injuries and reduce risks for workers.
Continue reading $800,000 TO IMPROVE WORKPLACE SAFETY
By Bob Katzen
The Compassionate Care Coalition, led by Massachusetts Citizens for Life and Massachusetts Family Action, announced at a Statehouse event that it has collected 97,276 signatures, nearly double the 49,716 signatures needed to put the recently-approved abortion bill on the 2028 ballot for voters to repeal or maintain.
Continue reading REPEAL ABORTION LAW
By Bob Katzen
The Senate gave initial approval to a bill that would make Atlantic Standard Time (AST) the standard year-round time in Massachusetts and would put an end to the practice of switching between AST and Daylight Savings Time (DST). This means that people would no longer change the clocks in the Spring and Fall. The change would only take effect if two or more neighboring states (Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island or Vermont) also adopt similar legislation.
Continue reading CHANGE THE BAY STATE’S TIME ZONE (S 2157)
By Bob Katzen
House 132-19, approved a lengthy amendment that consolidated 50 amendments into one consolidated amendment.
Continue reading CONSOLIDATED AMENDMENT #1 (H 5699)
City’s network of food waste drop-off bins funded by Participatory Budgeting to expand free compost collection to residents citywide
Continue reading Public Food Compost Bins Launching in Somerville
Michelle E. Neff – Of Somerville, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026. She was 52 years old.
Born in Boston, Michelle was the beloved daughter of Ronald “Ron” and Barbara (Brady) Neff.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Michelle E. Neff
SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville is seeking two new volunteer members to join the Somerville Human Rights Commission (HRC).
Continue reading Join the Somerville Human Rights Commission
Last day for hazardous waste drop-off Saturday 11/14
Last week for yard waste pickup 12/7-12/11
SOMERVILLE –Have a fall cleanup list you’ve been avoiding? The Somerville Department of Public Works (DPW) wishes to remind residents that the last days for hazardous and yard waste collection this season are quickly approaching. DPW collection of these materials will resume in Spring 2027 as per the usual seasonal cycle.
Continue reading Hazardous and Yard Waste Pickup Deadlines Approaching
Charite Joseph – Of Cambridge, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026. She was 78 years old.
Calling Hours will be held on Friday, November 13th in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) from 4:00PM to 7:00PM.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Charite Joseph
Love your SUPPORT AT A GREAT EVENT, GREAT Cause….EYESIGHT AND FOSTERCARE KIDS!!? The LIONS IS 109 years old and a major fundraiser to Mass Eye Research, BU, Tufts Eye, World Disaster Aid, and Joslin Clinic Boston.
Continue reading Medford Lions Club News Updates
The City is planning to build a new school at 115 Sycamore Street. For the latest update, community members are invited to come learn more about the project and share their perspectives at an upcoming community forum on Tuesday, November 10, at the Highlander Forum at Somerville High School (81 Highland Ave.) from 6 to 8 p.m.
Continue reading Get Updates on Somerville’s New School Building Project at Nov. 10 Community Forum
Somerville food waste drop off bin
Somerville is making it easier for residents to compost their food waste with 10 new food waste drop-off bins installed across the city. All bins are ready for use and were funded by through Participatory Budgeting.
Continue reading Somerville Launches Public Food Compost Bins
Ashley Kayla Michalozski – Of Everett, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at the young age of 31.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Ashley Kayla Michalozski
Judith M. (Pacini) Keating – Of Somerville, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 81 years old.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Judith M. (Pacini) Keating
Kewal Krishan Bansal – Of Burlington, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was 6 days shy of his 93rd birthday.
Complete obit to be posted.
Calling Hours will be held on Thursday, November 5th at Forest Hill Cemetery Chapel, 95 Forest Hill Ave, Boston from 9:00AM to 11:00AM. Followed by a religious service at 11:00AM.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Kewal Krishan Bansal
I try to study Candidates’ past accomplishments,
Education, and experience, militarily and civilian. Continue reading Spirited Man, Spirited Matter
Thomas P. Gillick passed away on October 23, 2026, at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Boston, he was 87 years old. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, Tommy was the cherished son of the late Mary T. (Carty) and Thomas Gillick. He was a longtime resident of Bloomfield, New Jersey before moving to Massachusetts. In Bloomfield, Tommy served as an usher at St Thomas the Apostle Church and volunteered at the Mountainside Hospital. He was well known, awarded volunteer of the year and loved by all in town.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Thomas P. Gillick
SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville is seeking one new volunteer member to join the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust (SAHT). This vacancy is for a representative of a Somerville nonprofit whose primary mission is affordable housing. If you’re passionate about affordable housing in our community, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.
Continue reading Join the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust
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