“This week I was outraged, saddened, and then outraged again by the killing of George Floyd, who died begging for his life as a police officer knelt on his neck. Mr. Floyd joins the far too long list of black Americans who have been killed because they were black. Continue reading Statement from Mayor Curtatone on the killing of George Floyd:
By Arthur Moore
After reading Mr. Tauro’s article on Union Square I wanted to address the problems. After my long experiences with Winter Hill I Know first hand that it is out of the hands of the people here. The city council has no bearing in this. They have no power over this. Continue reading The End of Somerville As A City
By William Tauro
Since this pandemic hit us in March, the City of Somerville has lost a great amount of anticipated revenue on building permits alone that Mayor Curtatone was banking on to fuel his taxpayer funded out of control spending spree. Continue reading Somerville’s Changing Dynamics and Future Up For Grabs To Highest Bidders
With more than $2 million in CARES Act funds on the way for COVID-19 relief, City earmarks most for tenants in need
SOMERVILLE, MA – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone today announced an additional $1.5 million in rental assistance for Somerville residents experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading Somerville Announces Additional $1.5 Million for Rental Assistance
The City of Somerville’s newly formed Memorialization Committee, which will name public assets like buildings, streets, and parks, is accepting applications for two resident positions. Continue reading Somerville Memorialization Committee Seeks Two Resident Members
Compliant Safety Plans, and adherence to State safety guidelines required;
Blow-drying initially prohibited as safety remains under review
SOMERVILLE, MA – After a collaborative effort by Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, local salon and barbershop owners, the Somerville Board of Health, and City staff, a reopening timeline and safety requirements are now in place for Somerville hair service providers. Continue reading Collaborative Process Between City & Local Proprietors Sets Higher Safety Standards and June 1 Reopening Date for Somerville Salons & Barber Shops
City buildings will remain closed to the public beyond Monday, June 1. In the coming weeks, some City offices may begin to reopen for in-person business. More details will be shared as they become available. Continue reading Somerville City Buildings to Remain Closed to the Public
“FROM MY HEART TO YOURS”
WINS BEST DOCUMENTARY
BY THE ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY MEDIA
Video production by Somerville Media Center
focuses on the local impact of the opioid crisis
[SOMERVILLE, MA – June 1, 2020] SMC is pleased and honored to announce that it won Best Documentary in the Access Professional Category of the Alliance for Community Media Hometown Awards for the documentary “From My Heart to Yours”. Continue reading SMC Documentary on Opioid Crisis Wins Hometown Media Award
On 05/25/2020 at 08:44 PM, the Somerville Police Department received several reports of gunfire in the area of Greenville Street and Boston Street. When officers arrived on scene they located evidence indicating that numerous shots had been fired at an occupied vehicle. Continue reading Suspect Sketch: Somerville Police Seeking Suspect in Shots Fired into Occupied Vehicle Incident
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Having parking problems with the construction worker from the Somerville High School project. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Mayor’s Office Gives Out 200 Green Parking Tags To Construction Project
By William Tauro
Why is the mayor of Somerville and our Somerville City Councilors destroying businesses in Union Square by not allowing customers to park at local businesses? Continue reading Somerville Union Square Business Owners Get Final Nail In Their Coffins
“Harley” went missing on 05/26/20 in the area of Stickney Ave. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates: MISSING CAT
Our sincere condolences thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Salvatore “Johnny” Sillari on his passing.
Salvatore “Johnny” Sillari was a wonderful man and friends to many of us here in Somerville where he will be sadly missed. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Salvatore “Johnny” Sillari
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
You did a great job assisting in getting the Salvation Army to get off their ass’s and taking responsibility and cleaning their mess. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Goodwill Store Davis Square Needs To Clean Their Mess
By William Tauro
During this week’s May 28th Somerville City Council Meeting, President of the Somerville City Council Matt McLaughlin’s quote unquote who states on a televised city council virtual meeting “Systemic Corruption Begins at the Top Down.” Continue reading Systemic Corruption Begins at the Top Down in Somerville
By Arthur Moore
While the rest of the state opens up some business to help start to get things back to normal Somerville is lagging so very far behind. I have talked to hair dressers in other cities and they have already learned what and how to do things to keep things as safe as possible. In these desperate times why are so far behind? Continue reading Somerville Drops the Ball Once Again
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
During this pandemic with all the restaurants closed and the rats not eating in dumpsters, the rat festation is doubling due to the escovating with the Somerville Greenline project the rats are scattering elsewhere to eat. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Plastic Trash Bins vs Metal Trash Cans
Bill, I don’t know if your looking for this kind of info but FYI the school Custodians have been back to work full time since May 11th, 40 hours a week. They are doing their regular summer shut down work. I don’t know how the mayor can justify keeping the rest of Somerville closed. Even to this day the barber shops, bars, restaurants and even churches still remain closed. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Dictator Curtatone Has Spoken
By Arthur Moore
It is so hard to believe that giving churches only 10 people to make a congregation was even a remotely an intelligent idea. As per previous statements it can only mean getting his honor the mayor his picture in the paper again. Continue reading Somerville Makes Religion a 10
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
The Farmers Market can open in the city of Somerville but restaurants with outside seating cannot open nor barber shops cannot open and neither can all nail salons or restaurants cannot open are you f****** kidding me? Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Mayor Open Up City Enough Is Enough!
By Arthur Moore
After Memorial Day I see our traffic is starting to build up. Now Broadway is having occasional backups even with the light traffic. And now they are playing around with a shared street program to further make things more difficult and at a time when most cities are concentrating on the virus problem and reopening safely. Continue reading Automobiles, Somerville and the Virus
This lop-eared rabbit was found by a resident in the area of Inman Square.
Please contact us at 617-625-6600 ext.2190 if this is your rabbit. Thank you!
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
See below. Only Registry of Deeds closed—Middlesex Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Registrar Curtatone Running Registry of Deeds Into Ground Attorneys Feed Up
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