The City of Somerville and the Somerville Museum invite the community to the 2026 Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony at Somerville’s historic Milk Row Cemetery on Somerville Avenue. The ceremony will take place on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Continue reading Somerville 2026 Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony
Daily Archives: November 6, 2026
Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: ELECTIONS IN NEED OF NEW REGULATIONS
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
The excitement of the race for Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts did not begin on election eve. It had been in full swing for months. After the two eye-opening debates, it became a clear and convincing argument that Michael Minogue had answers the current political incumbent did not, providing solutions with the best interests of the people in mind. Meanwhile, taxes, overassessments of untouched properties as a result of newer construction projects, high expenditures for bid contracts, overlooking illegal activities inside government, and not following the rules have all become common practice and a staple within Massachusetts government. Many are tired of the current waste and high prices created to price out lifetime residents.
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Somerville/Medford Remembering Charles D. Killilea
Charles D. Killilea passed away on October 29, 2026 at the age of 85 in hospice care in Lincoln, MA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Clara Killilea. He was the beloved husband of Joan Killilea (Wilson) for 59 wonderful years and the proud father of Charles D. Killilea, Jr. He was the brother of the late David Killilea, the late Agnes Doherty, Warren Killilea, Frederick (Ted) Killilea, and the late Harrison Fisher. Charles is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
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