Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Regarding the proposed safe injection shoot up centers coming to Somerville. why can’t we vote on this? The only meeting coming up regarding this insanity is on August 12th on a zoom meeting and most seniors don’t have zoom!
Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Regarding the proposed safe injection shootup centers coming to Somerville why can’t we vote on this?
A town hall meeting focused on the potential impacts of a supervised consumption site (SCS) on neighbors and businesses originally planned for Tuesday, July 27, has been postponed to Thursday, August 12 at 6 p.m. Continue reading Town Hall on Potential Community Impacts of Supervised Consumption Sites Postponed until August 12
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
We are very impressed with you ambitious programs to save Somerville. We are sorry we missed you when you dropped off your material on Lowden Avenue. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Please Don’t Put It In Our Neighborhood
By William Tauro
Early this Tuesday evening Somerville Police and Fire crews were dispatched to the Boathouse that’s located on Shore Drive in Somerville for two kayakers in the water. Rescue crews were able to rescue both kayakers from the Mystic River. It is reported that a Somerville police officer jumped into the water to make those rescues. Continue reading Somerville Police and Fire Rescue Two Kayakers in the water
MOTS: Modular on the Spot
Sunday, Aug. 1, 4-7:30pm
Modular on the Spot is a free and inclusive music community focused on offering a home for modular synth enthusiasts to share their performances with the public. Hosted by Richard Tarantino. This event is free and open to all.
Continue reading The Somerville Community Growing Center is thrilled to announce our in-person free public events at the Growing Center this August! Please join us
Happy Birthday to Marisa Tauro, Joanna Gallo, Susan Gondolfe, Patsy Sullivan, Barbara Doherty, Tricia Sahlas (Bertocchi), Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week!
We are having a 60th Class Reunion at the Seasons 52 in Burlington, MA on September 28th from 1-4PM. You should receive an invitation in the mail shortly. If you do not receive the invite or have any questions or concerns, contact me via private messenger. Continue reading SHS CLASS OF 1961 60TH CLASS REUNION SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER
This heartwarming article was written by a student at the Clarendon Hill Towers Apartments in Somerville as a personal gift to me. She called and interviewed me over the phone a few months ago as a school project and since then published it in her school paper as a surprise. Continue reading William “Billy” Tauro: You’ve Got A Friend In Me
Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Mary Donovan on her passing. Mary Donovan was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville and Medford. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Mary Donovan
Funds will support the organization as it works to assist families and individuals experiencing financial insecurity in Somerville and Cambridge Continue reading REV CLINICS CONTRIBUTES $25K TO COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF SOMERVILLE
Covid-19 has stopped the world from attending shows, enjoying food from our favorite restaurants and even stopped athletes from competing at events. Since the restrictions have been lifted, Wartime Promotions eagerly seized the opportunity to put on its first Muay Thai show post pandemic for amateur and pro fighters. The intention was to provide a safe and fair environment for competitors so they can be confident in displaying their skills to friends and family. Continue reading Wartime Boxing Event Results
AG HEALEY FUNDS SUMMER JOBS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS THE STATE
Awards $300,000 to 74 Organizations to Fund Jobs for Young People Focused on Promoting Healthy Living
Attorney General Maura Healey today announced that her office is awarding nearly $300,000 in grant funding to 74 organizations across the state to fund summer jobs for young people that are focused on promoting health and wellness.
Continue reading AG HEALEY FUNDS SUMMER JOBS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS THE STATE
The City of Somerville is seeking four community members to serve on a selection committee for the next Chief of Police of the Somerville Police Department (SPD). Continue reading Deadline to Apply Extended – City of Somerville Seeks Four Community Members for the Police Chief Selection Committee
BOSTON – In an audit released today by the Office of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump, MassHealth agreed to improve its systems for avoiding costs for hospice services that should instead be paid for by the federal government’s Medicare program. Continue reading MassHealth Developing Processes to Strengthen Program Integrity Following Audit that Showed State Funding Being Used for Federally Funded Program
Somerville Firefighters Local 76
Tragedy was averted in Assembly Row today by a quick thinking Millenium Driver. Continue reading Somerville Firefighters Local 76 Message
By William Tauro
Somerville firefighters and police were dispatched for a truck fire early Sunday morning. The fire occurred in the middle of Somerville’s Assembly Row where firefighters quickly extinguished the flame. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Assembly Row Early Sunday Morning Fire Sparks a Greater Need for a Fire Department SubStation and Common Sense for Resident’s Safety First
Sean Thomas Wright and his best pal George Wright the dog. He is the Grandson of Larry and Diane Mulrey of Somerville and the son of Lydia Mulrey Wright and Ken Wright.
SomervilleFD Local 76
“ This could have been a lot worse.
Local 76 strongly believes that we should add a fully staffed Engine Company to the Assembly Row Neighborhood. Continue reading Sunday Assembly Row Truck Fire
By Somerville Firefighters Local 76
Congratulations to LT Andrew Guralnick, LT Barry Hamilton, Capt Timothy Bakey, and LT Brendan Noonan on officially being sworn in this morning at City Hall. Well deserved gentlemen! Continue reading Somerville Firefighters Swearing In Ceremony
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Good evening, Joe won’t listen ever but what can get done with the train construction… they are going all night long with the beeping of the trucks the blow horns and the out right noise. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:City Hall & GLX Has No Respect for It’s Neighbors
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2 Alarm fire – 18 Autumn Street
The Somerville Fire Department responded to a reported house fire at 18 Autumn Street on Wednesday night, July 21, 2021. The fire was reported at 11:35 pm. Arriving fire companies were met with heavy fire conditions on the second and third floors. Continue reading Autumn Street Somerville House Fire
Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of James “Jimmy” K. O’Brien on his passing.
James was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering James “Jimmy” K. O’Brien
Click on link below to read July 20th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
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