By Somerville Firefighters Local 76
Congratulations to Lieutenant James Keenan of
Engine Company 1, who worked his last tour of duty today after 36 years of service to the Citizens of Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Fire Department Lieutenant James Keenan Retires
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Somerville continues to have its rat problems with no immediate plan or end in sight. I used to go months never seeing one. I just saw NINE in a short walk. I’ve been seeing them cross Somerville Avenue when heading home at night. They’re coming off the tracks from the GLX construction (which I don’t mind) and coming into the neighborhoods BECAUSE THE RESTAURANTS ARE NOT OPEN!! Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Rat Problem Escalating and New Leadership Needed
Throughout the past nine months, I have made it clearly public that I intend to run for the Mayoral position. To date we have over 700 plus individual sign and banner locations across the city on different properties, and well over 100 volunteers to assist with our good deeds. Continue reading Taking Steps for a Clean and Honest Somerville Election
William J. Barry, Sr. of Somerville was honored with a square dedication on the corner of Marion Street and Wyatt Street in his name on May 15th 2021. Continue reading Somerville Honors U.S. Navy Veteran William J. Barry, Sr.
What has happened to the city in the last ten years?
The citizens deserve the right to know…
Two of you have been directly involved in the decisions that have created what we see today!
Where has expenditures gone as far as protecting the public safety? Continue reading WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR SOMERVILLE?
Click on link below to read May 11th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/172LOX5zDkDbsJGBwI4skuoSgDviafZlk/view
Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday to Joel Mesiti, Eddie Scirocco, Fernando Nunes, Gigi Zammuto, Lisa Tivnan, Kevin Rosa, Adelaide Santos, Billy Gore, Deb Goldberg, Kim Garbino, Lisa Dervishian, Kim Eori-Finocchiaro, Charles Kostro, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Crooked Mayor Joe Curtatone is at his tricks again and now trying to throw this lovely lady Mary Cassesso into the race as a political prop to split my votes. Continue reading Don’t Be Fooled Again, Guess Who’s Pulling The Strings In Somerville
SPECIAL REPORT BY MS. JANIS REED
My name is Keith Green, better known musically as IPD Green. I was born in Jamaica and currently reside in Washington, DC.
I started my musical journey over 7 years ago continue to develop my passion for music.
Continue reading HOTLINE TO THE UNDERGROUND
The Somerville Arts Council and Metropolitan Area Planning Council are conducting two surveys to find out if Somerville artists have stable access to space for their work. There are two surveys: one for individuals and one for organizations. Artists who live or work in Somerville are invited to take whichever applies to them. Continue reading Somerville-Two Creative Arts Spaces Surveys Now Accepting Responses
Patricia M. (Saisi) Tresilian, of Somerville, beloved wife of Thomas H. Tresilian, passed away on Saturday, May 8th, 2021, at the age of 73. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Patricia M. (Saisi) Tresilian
By Arthur Moore
I have been in this city for over 70 years. Long before the horse and buggy days. The kind we saw on tv with everyone getting jostled about. Then this is 2021 and why the heck are we bringing it back here. Continue reading The Old Somerville Horse and Buggy Days
Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of former Somerville Police Sergeant Richard A. DeSimone.
Richard A. DeSimone was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering former Somerville Police Sergeant Richard A. DeSimone
On May 9, 2021 I was in full uniform working in a patrol capacity for the Somerville Police Department. At 9:02 P.M., I was dispatched to 179 Broadway, Maya Sol Restaurant for a fight. The reporting party stated to Somerville Police Dispatch that there was a male inside the establishment that was trying to fight the people. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Victor MOYA (Disorderly, ABPO)
On Sunday, May 9, 2021, I, Officer Paul Beckford, was on duty for the Somerville Police (East 3). At approximately 1:23 PM, were dispatched to the area of Concord Ave and Springfield St for a larceny. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Anthony QUINONES (Larceny, Destruction of Property) (Boston Warrant)
May 8, 2021
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Dear Billy
I like Ben very much, but in this instance I cannot agree that
this former church should be destroyed, especially for a developer.
Sincerely
Carol Rae Bradford,M.Ed.
Re: Ward 3 Newsletter – May 7, 2021 and Ralph Adams Cram
Dear Ben:
I am a bit unbelieving in that Cram was a racist and against immigrants per se.
I’ve looked him up on the Internet, including Wikipedia, and as far as i can see,
he was a very successful and brilliant architect. I’ve seen nothing at all negative. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Re: Ward 3 Newsletter – May 7, 2021 and Ralph Adams Cram
Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Joe M Claudino on his passing.
Joe M Claudino was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Joe M Claudino
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Billy,
As the new mayor of Somerville, will you do something to change the way traffic and parking department handles the predatory manner in which they fine the “non connected”, residents and taxpayers of this city? Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Parking in Somerville— a form of political chicanery that continues to shaking down residents–
Somerville is still lagging behind every other city and town in the state because of political interference by our current mayor and idiotic city councilors. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Somerville Still Lagging Behind Everyone Again
Additional reopening steps, beyond what was announced earlier this week, will go into effect on Tuesday, June 1. All of the newly allowed activities will be subject to regular City permitting and safety rules and sector-specific COVID-19 guidelines.
Continue reading New Somerville Reopening Steps Go into Effect June 1
By William Tauro
Our Somerville City Council hard at work NOT taking care of these problems for their constituents. Continue reading Somerville’s Rat Problem Invading Our Streets
A great variety of steaks, chops, chicken, Burgers fresh daily. We aim to please. Very family friendly atmosphere. Continue reading Boutique Da Carne 32 Market St. Lynn MA
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