Keep the celebration going at the Somerville Arts Council and Somerville Health and Human Services Department’s Big Gay Dance Party in Union Square Plaza on Saturday, June 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. (Rain Date: June 18). Continue reading Somerville’s Big Gay Dance Party in Union Square
By William Tauro
Poster Online Comment From Edward Faulkner:
As was totally predictable, this was a domestic crime. Which means it has nothing to do with whether the area is safe. And makes Billy seem even more unhinged for suggesting there should have been robo calls.
Let the police do their jobs and investigate this family tragedy. Trying to drag it into your culture war is just gross.
William Tauro’s Comment Answer:
Edward Faulkner, unhinged? Sorry that you feel that way about me. Aside from it being very cruel, it’s not really classy to talk like that.
If you don’t like me, personally, or you don’t agree with my politics simply just don’t vote for me, but keep it classy without cheap keyboard bashing attacks. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Explaining Details of Last Week’s Murder to a Keyboard Poster Online on The Somerville MA Community Page Website
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
As I read this little paragraph: “A new ADA Field Associate will also add technical expertise to oversee Americans with Disabilities Act compliance across the city. Supporting a Healthy, Resilient Environment” Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Disabilities Act? Not in Somerville!
Dear Winter Hill Community,
First and foremost, we want to thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the safety and well being of our school community. We will update you throughout the weekend with any and all updates, and we want to share what we know right now. Continue reading A Message from SOMERVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Thought you would find this interesting, Billy. The conditions of the majority of city buildings is atrocious. With all the buildings the city owns, who is responsible for facilities inspections, building audits, etc. Seems like the city should have a huge staff dedicated to maintaining the aging buildings they own and expect their employees to work in. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: The conditions of the majority of city buildings is atrocious
By William Tauro
Can anyone please explain to me why 90% of Somerville City Hall is still closed? As I noticed the only departments that are open is the election department on the basement level and the Tax Collector on the first floor level. Why are all the other departments still closed and working from home? Is it just me finding this disturbing or is anyone else wondering why?
Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Why Is 90% of Somerville City Hall Still Closed?
Photo courtesy of Somerville Firefighter’s Local 76
Local 76 Mike Jefferson had the privilege of seconding the nomination to re-elect PFFM President Rich MacKinnon at today’s State union meeting at Florian Hall. Continue reading Somerville Firefighter’s Local 76 News Updates
By William Tauro
Somerville’s own Mike Salvi, president of Boston Proud, a non profit organization that gives back to other non profits. Continue reading CONGRATULATIONS TO MIKE SALVI SOMERVILLE’S OWN OF BOSTON PROUD
Robbery
23028731: On 5/24/23 at approximately 7:15 PM, Somerville Housing Police responded to 530 Mystic Ave for report of a past robbery. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a juvenile male who stated while in the area of the parking lot, he was approached by a group of males wearing masks. One of the males then punched him in the face and took several of his belongings.
Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Crime Updates
SOMERVILLE – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Somerville Chief of Police Charles Femino have confirmed that April Monroe, 48 of Somerville has been charged with strangulation and assault and battery causing serious bodily injury on a person on a person over 60 in connection with an alleged assault on her mother, Gail Gasperini, 73 of East Boston, who was found dead inside the defendant’s Summer Street apartment on May 28, 2023.
Continue reading Somerville Police Department June 1st Crime Update
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly
Speakup Line,
Thank God my son is out of Winter Hill. I guess parents were not even notified. I don’t know anything about this, but Mayor What’s-her-Name and pure idiocy once again. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Small section of concrete fell onto a stairwell inside of the school
Mayor Kadjiana Balentine had an event at the Burren in Davis Square tonight with the governor in attendance and only had 28 to 30 people in attendance not good for her but good for me! Embarrassing for her, Continue reading William “Billy Tauro for Mayor of Somerville!
By William Tauro
As we all may know that Mayor Katjiana Ballantyne has submitted SOMERVILLE’S FY24 BUDGET this past week. Media Reports on the budget do not speak about Public Safety, Fire, Police nor Department of Public Works (DPW). The budget is full of new positions/departments on Social Agency’s across numerous non Public Safety Departments.
Continue reading Somerville Mayor’s Budget Rebuttal
William Francis Klessens of Salem, New Hampshire formerly of Somerville and Charlestown Massachusetts has passed away on May 30th 2023 at the Sancta Maria Nursing Facility in Cambridge, Massachusetts after a lengthy illness. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering William Francis Klessens
Are you a wellness instructor, or have you ever been interested in leading a wellness class? Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) is holding signups for leaders in its Healthy Aging Program. Class leaders will receive a stipend, training and mentoring.
Daniel J. Murnane, age 50, passed away unexpectedly at Lowell General Hospital on Friday, May 26, 2023 surrounded by so many members of his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Kelly (Kokolis) Murnane, with whom he had shared 20 wonderful years of marriage.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Daniel J. Murnane
Lyndell’s Bakery is extremely proud to announce that thanks to the generosity of it’s customers, the $100,000 goal of the Sean Collier Memorial Scholarship Fund was met after this past Marathon weekend in April. Continue reading LYNDELL’S BAKERY ANNOUNCES SEAN COLLIER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND GOAL MET THIS YEAR
By William Tauro
Murder In Somerville
I am totally appalled that this past Sunday night there was a murder at 10:00PM at 157 Summer Street in Somerville and nobody in city hall had the decency to send out a Robo phone blast, and email blast or report it to the news stations to notify residents in the city of what transpired! Today, Tuesday morning and still no notification to the city residents! Continue reading Letter for the Editor:Murder In Somerville, City Not Notifying Anyone
Sadly Steve Delaney was in a fatal motorcycle accident may 27th 12:00am. His family is beyond crushed, heart broken, devastated and shocked to say the least. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Steve Delaney of Somerville
By William Tauro
“VIP” If you have receive one of these in the mail, don’t be confused just please make sure that you filled out your “Censes” portion of it so you won’t be bumped from the voting list and listed as “Inactive.” Continue reading Somerville Voters Beware of Postcards Sent from City
By William Tauro
The City of Somerville and the Department of Veterans’ Services hosted Somerville’s Memorial Day Parade this past Sunday. Continue reading Somerville Memorial Day Parade 2023
By News Staff
The Veterans of the VFW Post 529 – George Dilboy Post in Somerville bestowing the honor of dedicating a beautiful memorial wreath to Somerville Mayoral Candidate William “Billy” Tauro in honor of the wonderful stonework at their post in honor of George Street (WWII) and Thomas Kelly (Vietnam) and George Dilboy (WWI)
Continue reading Mayoral Candidate William “Billy” Tauro Dedication to Honor Somerville War Hero’s
By Karen Glover
The Members of The Somerville Republican Committee were honored to participate in yesterday’s Veterans Parade. Countless numbers of onlookers cheered for us along the parade route!
We welcome new active members. We are Proud Patriots and Proud Republicans! The Somerville Republican Committee meets once- a- month, often with a guest speaker, to discuss solutions to effectively communicate with Somerville elected officials. Continue reading Somerville Republican Committee Endorses Independent William “Billy” Tauro 2023 Mayoral Candidate
By Bob Katzen
The Higher Education Committee held a hearing on a measure that would prohibit public and private colleges from withholding a student’s entire academic transcript if the student owes the school money for any loan payments, fines, fees, tuition or other expenses. Continue reading COLLEGE STUDENTS’ TRANSCRIPTS (H 1277)
By Bob Katzen
The Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee held a hearing on legislation that would allow cities and towns to permit restaurants that are licensed to serve alcohol to offer discounted prices on alcoholic beverages during dates and time periods specified by the city or town. The measure prohibits any alcohol from being discounted after 10 p.m.
Continue reading REVIVE “HAPPY HOURS” (S 157)
By Bob Katzen
The United States Supreme Court ruled that cities and towns that foreclose on properties on which the owner owes back property taxes, cannot keep all of the profits when the city or town sells the property at auction. Current Massachusetts law allows this practice. Continue reading COURT RULES AGAINST EQUITY THEFT
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment providing $200,000 for hiring additional staff for women veterans’ outreach, centralizing the administration of services and expanding transitional support for women veterans returning to the state. Continue reading $200,000 FOR WOMEN VETERANS’ OUTREACH (S 3)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment providing $200,000 for The NAN Project to provide mental health awareness and suicide prevention programming in schools and communities.
Continue reading $200,000 FOR YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM (S 3)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment providing $500,000 to The “Free Period Project” to provide free feminine hygiene products to students and low-income workers across the state. This program currently serves only the South Shore and the additional funding would expand it statewide.
Continue reading $500,000 FOR FREE FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS (S 3)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 4-35, rejected an amendment that would create a reserve fund of $575 million to fund future tax relief. Continue reading $575 MILLION RESERVE FUND FOR TAX RELIEF (S 3)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 5-34, rejected an amendment that would remove a section in the budget that exempts tax revenue generated from the recently voter-approved Millionaire Tax from counting toward the allowable state tax revenue limitations, under Chapter 62F, which provides that whenever revenue collections in a fiscal year exceed an annual cap tied to wage and salary growth, the excess is returned to taxpayers. Continue reading TAX REVENUE FROM MILLIONAIRE’S TAX (S 3)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 3-37, rejected an amendment that would strike a section of the budget that would allow undocumented/illegal immigrants to qualify for the lower in-state tuition rate if they attended high school here for at least three years and graduated, or completed a GED. Continue reading IN-STATE TUITION RATES FOR ILLEGAL/UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS (S 3)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 40-0, approved a $55.9 billion fiscal 2024 state budget after adding an estimated $82.2 million in spending during four days of debate. The House has already approved a different version and a House-Senate conference committee will eventually craft a plan that will be presented to the House and Senate for consideration and sent to the governor.
Continue reading SENATE APPROVES $55.9 BILLION FISCAL 2024 BUDGET (S 3)
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Arts Council invite the Somerville community to shake off the winter and join the SomerStreets: Carnaval street festival in East Somerville on Sunday, June 4 from 2-6 p.m. Returning for the 13th year, the Carnaval celebration will kick off the 2023 SomerStreets season, which includes a series of three neighborhood street festivals across the City.
Continue reading 2023 SomerStreets Festival Season to Kick off with Carnaval Celebration on Sunday, June 4 SomerStreets: Carnaval returns for the 13th year to East Somerville on Sunday, June 4th, from 2 to 6 p.m.
Invasive Species Displaces Native Plants and is Toxic to Butterflies and Deer
SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville is partnering with community groups to raise awareness about black swallow-wort (BSW), a very aggressive and invasive, non-native weed that can be found throughout Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Residents: Help Stop Black Swallow-Wort This Summer
CHRISTOPHER’S OBITUARY
Christopher J. Merry, of Somerville, MA passed away suddenly on May 24, 2023. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Christopher J. Merry
Sessions will be held throughout June to give community members the opportunity to share their experiences with accessibility in Somerville and help create priorities for the City’s ADA Transition Plan.
Continue reading Somerville Launching Accessibility and ADA Focus Group Sessions
Proposed budget delivers major investments in youth, affordability, and infrastructure, with equity and sustainability at the core
Continue reading Mayor Katjana Ballantyne Submits Somerville’s FY24 Budget
MARY’S OBITUARY
Mary Ellen “Mae” O’Leary (Flaherty) of Somerville passed away peacefully in her home on May 26th 2023 surrounded by loving family. She was 91 years young. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Mary E. O’Leary
Please read this:
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Like everyone I have talked to we had no idea what that card that was mailed to us was about. It looked like a form to get a mail in ballot form a fast look. I happened to see a post by Christine Doherty and from that it was obvious it was something we are supposed to do in order to vote. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Somerville’s 2023 election off to a bad start even before it begins
Click on link below to read May 23rd, 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online May 23rd, 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (1)
Continue reading May 23rd, 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
Buyers looking for their first, or next, home and sellers looking for the best outcome from their home sale can contact Janet L Ghiozzi at (978) 984-2038. Continue reading LAER REALTY PARTNERS Janet L Ghiozzi at (978) 984-2038
By William Tauro
Somerville Firefighters battling a blaze early Thursday morning at three decker located at 132 Central Street in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville House Fire 132 Central Street
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Can you look into how the heck did they vote every Wednesday starting September that Somerville school children will have a half day every Wednesday so the teachers can plan? That means if I’m right the children will miss at least 10 hrs a month of education. I believe they get out at noon on these days rather than 2:30. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: children will miss at least 10 hrs a month of education
Jurina M. Quinones (Baldasaro), of Derry, NH, May 23, 2023 at age 56. Continue reading Somerville/Medford/Cambridge Remembering Jurina M. Quinones (Baldasaro)
VINNIE FAVORITO COMEDY NIGHT and friends Come Eat, Drink and Laugh your ASS off SATURDAY 06.03.2023 at the Mount Vernon Restaurant Somerville Continue reading VINNIE FAVORITO COMEDY NIGHT at the Mount Vernon Restaurant
Campano, James J. – Of Somerville, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023. He was 82. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Jamoes J. Campano
MARY’S OBITUARY
Mary E. (Hussey) Hagerty, a life long Somerville resident, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on May 22, 2023. Born and raised in Somerville, Mary was one of ten children of Helen (Mehigan) and Peter Hussey. The beloved wife of 61 years to Robert W. Hagerty, together they raised their family on Laurel Ave. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Mary E. Hagerty
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
On Thursday, May 18, 2023, approximately between 11:30 pm – 1:30 pm, an MBTA Sweeper Machine was busily spinning ’round and ’round in the interior of The Clarendon Hill Towers/MBTA Bus Terminal.
It appears the mission of this sweeper was to create a plume of dust soaring high into the atmosphere and wider than the circumference of the terminal. The bus terminal was transformed into the likes of a Sahara Desert Sandstorm!
Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: MBTA ACHIEVES POTHOLE PATCH-UP SLOB JOB WHILE MBTA SWEEPER MACHINE CREATES A THICK AIR POLLUTION PLUME DUST UP!
By Jon CHESTO
From Boston Globe
By William Tauro
Now Somerville taxpayers Have to Pay $28 Million More Because of Mayor Katjana Ballantyne’s Careless Decisions  Continue reading City of Somerville Loses $35.3 Million Lawsuit
By William Tauro
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is now having the City of Somerville utilizing a road paving technique called “Partial Paving!” This technique of paving in past years in other cities and towns has proven not to be the right decision. Paving just the center drive lane strip and not the two parking lanes will create a lip at the edge of the pavement. This edge would pose a safety hazard for pedestrians and bicyclists or motorcycles that can easily trip or lose control of their bicycle or motorcycles over it.
Continue reading “Partial Paving” In Somerville A Bad Decision
The following report is a brief summary of incident #230327023:
On May 16, 2023, I, Officer Dylan Lambert, was working my assigned shift in marked unit East-1. At approximately 10:30 PM, I was dispatched to the area of Cambridge Street and Carter Street in Boston, MA in regards to an assault that occurred in Somerville, MA. Boston Police Department was on scene.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: (Assault w/ Dangerous Weapon)Arrest
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
This stone is located at Powder House Boulevard and Route 16 where they are doing construction. What is the city going to do with it? Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Somerville Brothers Killed World War II Memorial Shouldn’t Be Located in Middle of Intersection
Photos from Medford Police Department Facebook page
We were recently able to honor William “Bill” Mazaka for his service to the City of Medford and Medford Public Schools. Bill worked as a Security Officer at Medford High School for 47.5 years before retiring in April 2022. Continue reading William “Bill” Mazaka Honored for his service to the City of Medford and Medford Public Schools
By Bob Katzen
“Today’s awards set in motion 27 innovative, mixed-use projects that will build and preserve nearly 1,600 affordable units across every region of our state. These are the types of projects that our Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities will be driving in close collaboration with local, federal and private sector partners to address our housing crisis.”
Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES on Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
Would raise the Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) for nursing home residents from the current $72.80 monthly to $100 monthly. It also would give the residents an annual cost of living increase. The PNA pays for expenses not covered by Medicaid for nursing home residents.
Continue reading RAISE ALLOWANCE FOR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS (H 626)
By Bob Katzen
Would increase state reimbursement to families of veterans to cover the costs of burying the veterans.
“This current threshold has not been changed or updated for years,” said sponsor Rep. Mike Kushmerek (D-Fitchburg). Continue reading BURIAL FOR VETERANS (H 3517)
By Bob Katzen
This bill would prohibit health plans from requiring prior authorization or step therapy for drugs prescribed to treat a serious mental illness. Step therapy requires the patient to try less expensive options before “stepping up” to drugs that may work better but cost more.
Continue reading MEDICATION FOR MENTAL ILLNESS
By Bob Katzen
Would eliminate the $456 minimum excise tax for business corporations.
“The corporate minimum excise tax holds small, newly created corporations to the same tax standards as large, Continue reading ELIMINATE THE $456 MINIMUM EXCISE TAX FOR CORPORATIONS (H 2842)
By Bob Katzen
Would impose a $5,000 fine and/or five-year prison sentence on anyone who directs a laser pointer at an aircraft or operates an unmanned aerial vehicle within the flight path of an aircraft. Continue reading AIRLANES AND LASER POINTERS (H 1287)
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: This week’s report is on the latest fundraising and expenditure numbers for the state’s 40 senators’ campaign committees from the latest filing period of April 1, 2023 to April 30, 2023. It also includes how much money each senator has on hand as of April 30, 2023. The numbers are from the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance. Continue reading THE HOUSE AND SENATE: This week’s report is on the latest fundraising and expenditure numbers
Lyndell’s Bakery is extremely proud to announce that thanks to the generosity of it’s customers, the $100,000 goal of the Sean Collier Memorial Scholarship Fund was met after this past Marathon weekend in April. Once again, The bakery contributed $1 for every half moon sold during the 3 day weekend and this year’s total pushed the grand total to over $108,000. Continue reading LYNDELL’S BAKERY ANNOUNCES SEAN COLLIER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND GOAL MET THIS YEAR
BSFIT features health and shape body clothing, as well as fashion classic cheongsam, fashion trend women’s clothing, slim pants, long bag skirt and other products, providing healthy and beautiful clothes for women who pursue a healthy life in the new era.
Continue reading BSFIT Store in Chinatown, Boston held a grand opening on Saturday
Many residents know all our fine Lions by Donation cans, Raffles and Eyeglass Boxes. I felt 4 years ago our Club needed Education, public causes to be noted. The Club is now
105 years old nationally! Continue reading Medford Lions Roar past Eyeglass Boxes!!
Photos by Jim Veneziano
By William Tauro
Either somebody’s going to fall flat on their face and get seriously injured on these decaying sidewalks and/or somebody’s going to lose a frontend strut, a tire or their exhaust system on their automobiles on these massive potholes. Somerville, we can do much better than this! Continue reading Accident Waiting to Happen at the Intersection of Berkley & Central Streets in Somerville
By William Tauro
The Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Parish located on 29 Central Street, in Somerville celebrated a milestone on Friday, May 19th when the presiding priest Fr. Anthony Tandilyan was hoisted by a crane using a metal basket and blessed the new cross and cupola. The beautiful gold cross that acomed the new tower were also hoisted by a crane and set into place above the church tower cupola. Continue reading DORMITION CHURCH BLESSED AND CROSS PLACED ON NEW DOME TOWER
Four new Somerville firefighters successfully graduated from the Boston Fire Regional Academy on May 11, 2023. Continue reading Four new Firefighters graduate Academy
SUSAN’S OBITUARY
Keenan, Susan, M.– Of Attleboro, formerly of Salem and Somerville, passed away after a courageous battle with young on-set Alzheimer’s. She was 63 years young. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Susan M. Keenan
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 1 City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin, the City of Somerville Public Space and Urban Forestry Division, and the Urban Forestry Committee invite you to celebrate Arbor Day in Somerville. Continue reading Celebrate Somerville Arbor Day, May 20
Community Members Ages 12 and Older Can Submit and Vote on Ideas for How to Invest $1 Million in City Improvement Projects
Idea submissions to be accepted from March 20 to May 20, 2023 Continue reading Somerville Launching First-Ever Participatory Budgeting Process
SOMERVILLE – Applications are now open for approximately $1.5 million in Somerville Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds to support open space/recreation and historic preservation projects. The application process has several steps.
Continue reading Apply Now for Somerville Community Preservation Act Funds
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Scheduled for Friday, May 26, from 9 to 11a.m. at the Healey School
SOMERVILLE – All are invited to join Somerville Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 4 City Councilor Jesse Clingan, and Interim School Superintendent Jeff Curley, to celebrate the official opening of the redesigned Healey Schoolyard and Joe Mackey Field. Continue reading All Invited to Healey Schoolyard and Joe Mackey Field Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Friday, May 26
MARY’S OBITUARY
Tonucci, Mary J. (Brancato)—Of Medford, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Care Dimensions in Lincoln. She was 98 years young. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering MARY Jane Tonucci
JOHN’S OBITUARY
Ragucci, John J. – Of Somerville, passed away of a brief illness on Friday, May 19, 2023. He was 78 years old. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering John J. Ragucci
By William Tauro
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is now having the City of Somerville utilizing a road paving technique called “Partial Paving!” This technique of paving in past years in other cities and towns has proven not to be the right decision. Paving just the center drive lane strip and not the two parking lanes will create a lip at the edge of the pavement. Continue reading “Partial Paving” In Somerville A Bad Decision
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
❤️YES!❤️YES!!
and YES!!! I MUSTadd this Showcase– Make-a-State-ment, Masterpiece of Perfection to my Dream Fleet of Cars!!
It may actually turn into a reality because Brad didn’t jump on fixing the glitches in the #89 bus and #87 bus when he had the perfect window of opportunity last Summer. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: If I have to drive again due to Brad, once again, screwing up my transportation life
Congratulations to the Senior man on the Job, Lieutenant Elliot Kerner on his retirement from the Somerville Fire Department. Continue reading Somerville Fire Department Lieutenant Elliot Kerner Retires
The newest thing there’s a new mayor of Somerville is doing her channel is that she is only paving the center traveling lane of every road in Somerville leaving the two left and right parking lanes in despair and it just leaves a hazard by tire and plow blades still on the edging of the plowing and driving on the edges of the surfaces of every road in peril of repair. Think before you do it! Continue reading Letter from the Editor: Somerville Mayor Only Paving Center Drive Lane, Not Parking Lanes
In the past two weeks alone I have attended five community meetings, listening to resident’s concerns and necessities. Continue reading William “Billy” Tauro For Mayor of Somerville Hitting The Pavement
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Billy – this city is a shit show. Why is there traffic at 8am on Spring street in Somerville? Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:More Failed Leadership at the Top
Click on link below to read May 16th, 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online May 16th, 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (1)
Continue reading May 16th, 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
On Sunday, May 14th, 2023, I was working my assigned 8AM to 4PM shift in the East-1 cruiser. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: (Aggravated A&B, Strangulation, A&B w/ Dangerous Weapon)Arrest
Community members can learn more about the upcoming Public Safety for All Report through a series of webinars, recordings, and materials starting May 17 Continue reading Somerville Community Invited to Join Public Safety for All Informational Series
RICHARD’S OBITUARY
Complete Obituary to be posted soon.
Calling Hours will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville on Thursday, May 18th from 4:00PM ~ 7:00PM. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Richard J. Ford
Come meet and have a cup of coffee with William “Billy” Tauro and sign his nomination papers for his campaign run for Mayor of Somerville
By Bob Katzen
“It took over a decade but as a result of this litigation and with credit due to the brave officers who filed this case, the commonwealth is now taking steps to create a police promotional exam that will fairly treat Black and Hispanic candidates. This outcome means the officers are going to get some substantial money.” Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES on Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
The Environment and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on a proposal that would expand a current law which restricts pesticide application where children are present including outdoor property of a school, childcare center or school age childcare program while children are located in, Continue reading EXPAND THE THE BAN ON THE USE OF PESTICIDES WHERE CHILDREN ARE PRESENT (S 444)
By Bob Katzen
The Revenue Committee held a hearing on a pair of bills filed by Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) which would offer tax credits to families taking care of sick or elderly relatives at home.
Continue reading TAX CREDITS FOR FAMILIES CARING FOR ILL OR ELDERLY LOVED ONES AT HOME (S 1906 and S 1908)
By Bob Katzen
Another bill heard by the Financial Services Committee would require insurance companies to provide a written notification to customers when the company charges a fee to process an electronic payment transaction for an automobile insurance policy. Continue reading INSURANCE COMPANIES MUST NOTIFY DRIVER (H 1059)
By Bob Katzen
The Financial Services Committee held a hearing on a measure that would prohibit failure to get a vehicle inspection from resulting in a surcharge on the car’s owner’s insurance.
Continue reading INSPECTION STICKER (H 1044)
By Bob Katzen
Another measure heard by the Agriculture Committee would provide a tax credit of $5 per full 5-gallon bucket to individuals or businesses that donate oyster shells to an oyster shell recycling organization. Continue reading TAX CREDIT FOR DONATION OF OYSTER SHELLS (S 466)
By Bob Katzen
The Agriculture Committee held a hearing on a proposal that would allow home cooks to sell their home-made foods that carry a low risk of foodborne illness—those that do not need to be temperature-controlled—without a local health department or zoning permit. Continue reading MAKE IT EASIER TO SELL FOOD MADE AT HOME (S 553)
By Bob Katzen
The Judiciary Committee held a hearing on legislation that would prohibit cities and towns that foreclose on properties on which the owner owes back property taxes, from keeping all of the profits when the city or town sells the property at auction. Continue reading HOMEOWNERS WHO FACE FORECLOSURE (S 921)
In 2023, more than 50 cities and thousands of volunteers nationwide will return in person to walk and raise awareness for eating disorders.
Continue reading National Eating Disorders Association Presents The Boston NEDA Walk
Following Official End of Public Health Emergency
US Department of Health and Human Services Will End Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023
Continue reading Free COVID-19 Rapid Tests and KN95 Masks Will Remain Available for Somerville Community
NINA’S OBITUARY
Wilkin, Nina E. — Of Lowell, passed away on Sunday, April, 30, 2023. She was 38 years old.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Nina E. Wilkin
PATRICIA’S OBITUARY
Patricia Ann Walker (Cahill), age 85, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023, at her home. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Patricia A. Walker
JEAN’S OBITUARY
BURGHOLZER, Jean M. (Christopher) – Of Somerville May 11, 2023. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Jean M. Burgholzer
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Hey Billy, how are you doing? I’m out riding my bike and came across this. What a fu&@#%*+ disgrace… bike path @ Lexington Park. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Blame the Poor Management at the Top
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Remember the pleasurable days when you could drive thru Powderhouse Sq. and even enjoy the scenic ambience of the rotary? Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Somerville Administration Perpetrating a Psychological Warfare Assault on its Citizens
For those of you who may remember, the late Tom Morehead, Margarita Morehead was his ex-wife. She is the woman who was brutally murdered this past week in Chelsea! 🙏 Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to her and especially to her children. Continue reading Chealsea Murder Victim Margarita Morehead Go Fund Me Memorial Fundraiser
Addison, Sally J. (Dougenik) of Cambridge and Everett, May 9, 2023, at age 92. Continue reading Somerville/Medford/Cambridge Remembering Addison, Sally J. (Dougenik)
By William Tauro
Hats off and congratulations to the residents of Somerville for taking their safety into their own hands! Continue reading Somerville Residents Take Public Safety Into Their Own Hands
By William Tauro
Condolences to Somerville residents for the three year mystery of the missing Somerville War Memorial Monuments solved! They were dismantled and in some instances unthoughtfully dismantled with a sawsall then transported to an old dusty MBTA storage lot on Inner Belt Road in Somerville in October of 2020. Continue reading Displaced Somerville War Memorial Monuments Found Crated Up at MBTA Storage Yard
Somerville, MA – The Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Parish located on 29 Central Street, in Somerville will celebrate a milestone on Friday, May 19th at 11 am when the presiding priest Fr. Anthony Tandilyan is hoisted on a cherry picker forklift and places a beautitu gold cross to acom the new come tower. Continue reading Dormition Church to Bless and Place Cross on New Dome Tower
By William Tauro
Noticing this parking lot with only nine vehicles a on Medford Street behind Somerville High School and Somerville City Hall, which has the capacity of holding well over 50 vehicles. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Not Following The Rules on Highland Ave Shame On Them
Click on link below to read May 9th, 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online May 9th, 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (1)
Continue reading May 9th, 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
Giuseppe Ricci, age 92, of Medford, passed away peacefully Friday, May 5th, at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He was the son of the late Nicola and Filomena (DiBartolomeo) Ricci.
Giuseppe was born and raised in Filetto, Chieti, Italy. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Giuseppe Ricci
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the City of Somerville, and the Somerville Arts Council invite you to take part in this year’s PorchFest on Saturday, May 13 (rain date: May 14).
Continue reading Somerville PorchFest Returns Saturday, May 13 Listen to music on your neighbors’ porches throughout the city
Where are all the rest of our many Somerville war memorial monuments? The city removed them a few years ago and nobody has any clue where they are stored to this day and when are they and if they are coming back at all. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Where Are Our Somerville War Memorial Monuments Hiding?
On Sunday, May 7th, 2023, I was working my assigned 4PM to 12AM shift in the East-1 cruiser. At approximately 9:10PM, I was dispatched to the intersection of Myrtle Street and Washington Street for a female passed out. The Somerville Fire Department and Cataldo Ambulance were also dispatched. The following is a summary of the incident:
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: (A&B on Police Officer, Poss. of Dangerous Weapon, Resisting Arrest) (Lowell Warrants)Arrest
On Wednesday, May 3, 2023 I, Lieutenant deOliveira, was the Officer in Charge for the dayshift at the Somerville Police Department. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: (Furnish False ID) (Methuen & Andover Warrants)Arrest
By Somerville/Medford News staff
William “Billy” Tauro pulled nomination papers at Somerville City Hall this past Wednesday to run for Mayor of Somerville. He promises that he will be that mayor who will be bringing people together and promises he will be that Mayor for everyone! Continue reading William “Billy” Tauro Pulls Nomination Papers to Run for Mayor of Somerville
By Bob Katzen
There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on the percentage of times local representatives voted with their party’s leadership during the first four months of the 2023 session.
Continue reading THE HOUSE AND SENATE
“Labor issues are still hindering employers, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the number of problems small business owners face in Massachusetts. It is not the time to put the brakes on tax relief for small businesses, as estate tax reform is long overdue in Massachusetts.” Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES on Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
The Public Health Committee held a hearing on a proposal expanding the current law that requires restaurants with more than 25 seats to have on the premises an employee trained in manual procedures to remove food lodged in a customer’s throat. Continue reading CHOKING ON FOOD (H 2130)
By Bob Katzen
The Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture’s hearing also included legislation that would allow licensed raw milk farmers to deliver raw milk directly to the consumer. Current law allows only the on-farm sale of raw milk. The measure also allows raw milk farmers to sell raw milk from their farm stands even if the stand is not contiguous to their raw milk dairy. Continue reading RAW OR UNPASTEURIZED MILK SALES (S 43)
By Bob Katzen
The Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee heard testimony on a bill that would allow Massachusetts farmers to grow and sell hemp that is used to make products for commercial sale. Under current law, only industrial hemp (hemp used solely for industrial purposes) can be grown in the Bay State.
Continue reading GROWING HEMP (S 40)
Lockboxes for Seniors – The Free Lockboxes for Seniors Program is intended to provide Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) access to your residence in the event of an emergency where you are unable to open the door. A key to your residence will be stored in a secure metal storage device, like a realtor’s lockbox, at your residence. Continue reading Somerville COA Updates
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Comedy Festival is excited to announce its return to the city on May 16-20, 2023. We are back in Boston in a big way this year and celebrating the very best of comedy. Continue reading The Boston Comedy Festival Returns to Boston in 2023!
You are cordially invited to attend the Medford Lions Club Scholarship Social – 2023 for a MHS Senior who has shown fine academic and character standing at MHS! It is designed for an eye or hearing impaired student or a student with a challenge. Many of you have attended in the past, and we are SO grateful for your interest in this evening and the student. Continue reading May 19 Medford Lions Scholarship Recipient
ROBIN’S OBITUARY
Robin E. (White) Donovan, of Burlington and formerly of Billerica and Somerville, passed away on May 3, 2023, she was 60. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Robin E. Donovan
The City of Somerville will hold an information session and public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2024 water and sewer rates on Monday, May 15. The information session will start at 6 p.m. and the public hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m. Anyone who would like to testify is welcome to attend and will be heard. Additional Q&A time will be offered following the hearing if attendees have remaining topics of discussion.
Continue reading Information Session and Public Hearing on FY 2024 Water and Sewer Rates, May 15
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