Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
Please post for the community and all who own single/multiple properties so they can see the final bill of the transfer fee presented to the Committe of Revenue during the public hearing on Wednesday, 6/20 at the statehouse. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Oppose An Act Authorizing City of Somerville to Impose a Real Estate Transfer Fee
Eternally vigilant, fighting for your small property owner rights.
Multi-unit apartments, condos, and singles.
We are asking that our members protest ALL real estate transfer fees. A new real estate transfer fee House Bill 4582 that is Somerville specific has been filed and it is moving FAST! It will almost certainly spread like wildfire to Cambridge, Chelsea, Boston and beyond if Somerville passes the measure.
Continue reading Protest ALL Real Estate Transfer Fees Call /Write Today!
On Saturday, June 2nd, Prospect Hill Academy Charter School (PHA) celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2018 during commencement ceremonies held at MIT’s Kresge Auditorium in Cambridge.
Continue reading Prospect Hill Academy Class of 2018 Commencement
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, June 22, the 173rd day of 2018 with 192 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:24. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1558 – The French took the French town of Thioville from the English. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
If you’ve traveled through Davis Square, you’ve likely noticed that many pedestrians don’t wait for the walk signal when crossing the street and after some data analysis we understand why. If you only cross when you have the walk signal it could take you more than five minutes to get around the square. Although crossing without the walk signal isn’t the safe choice, it has been the fast choice.
Dear Members of the Joint Committee on Revenue,
I am writing to provide testimony as a constituent of the City of Somerville regarding Bill H.4582, specifically to the consideration and authorization to impose a transfer fee.
Unfortunately, I was unable to attend yesterday’s hearing at 10 a.m., for personal reasons.
Dear Friends & Somerville,
Over the next few months, my friends from the Somerville Kiwanis Club are implementing a school supply drive program to help less fortunate children and families to be ready for the new school year starting September, 2018 and they need your help. Continue reading Kiwanis of Somerville School Supply Drive – Donation Request
When: Saturday, June 23 from 9am-5pm
Where: Little Sisters of the Poor, Jeanne Jugan Residence, 186 Highland Avenue, Somerville, 02143
What: The Little Sisters are having a rummage sale that will include home décor, furniture, clothing, antiques, and more! Continue reading Sharing the Vision of St. Jeanne Jugan 150th Anniversary in the U.S.A.
By Pam McLaughlin
On Wednesday June 20th I experienced an extraordinary scene from my living room windows.
I have lived at the Faulkner building ever since it opened in 1978. It was about 8 o’clock as the sun was about to set when I glanced out of my window from my upstairs apartment: I have a magnificent view from Charlestown to Fenway Park. Continue reading A HEAVENLY LIGHT
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, June 21, the 172nd day of 2018 with 193 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:24. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1404 – Owain Glyndwr established a Welsh Parliament at Machynlleth and was crowned Prince of Wales. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
SOMERVILLE – Join the Somerville Arts Council and ArtsUnion in the Union Square Plaza on Saturday, June 30 for a nighttime artisan and flea market featuring live music by local artists from 5 to 10 p.m. Continue reading Night Time Artisan Market, Live Music, in Union Square Plaza June 30
A meeting on possible future regulations for short-term rentals will be held on Thursday, July 19, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Argenziano School cafeteria, 290 Washington St. This meeting is being held instead of one planned for June 21. Continue reading Second of Two Short-term Rentals Community Discussion Rescheduled for July 19
Dear Dr. Rizkallah, and others to whom you have copied these emails,
After consulting with a couple of my colleagues and the Mayor’s Office, I see no reason to postpone the Public Hearing on the Demolition Review Ordinance. So it will be held on July 9.
A meeting held at state house with minimal public input on the Transfer tax. Are property owners going to allow another tax by the Curtatone Administration. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: We Are Somerville Important Notice
By Jessica Turner
I would like to know what exactly Are the values of our City? Our State?
We have so many things going on. One minute we’re fighting for housing, the next we’re fighting for immigrant rights in a sanctuary city. Continue reading Politicians Care About Not Separating Children From Their Parents, But Only At The Border
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
The BOA had formed their strong opinions to support this tax before public input. Because the city refused, at the request of the public, to notify homeowners, many who are absentee, of these initiatives – all of which are damaging financially to property owners.
OPENAIR is a non-profit based in Somerville that teaches circus arts to children (and some adults) in an effort to promote leadership, self-esteem and an appreciate for arts and community. Continue reading Somerville-The OPENAIR Circus is opening its doors for its 33rd year of circus fun!
Dear Mark (cc Attorney Shapiro, Attorney Rosen, and The Somerville News Weekly),
Just before you hung up on me (you have quite a temper), you indicated that you were not inclined to change the date of the Deceptive Demolition Review Ordinance…..but that you were going to talk to some others about it before deciding the matter. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Alderman Niedergang-Not willing to postpone?
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
Our BOA is supposed to do the people’s business. Instead they walk all over us, providing little notice, virtually no transparency, and push their personal agendas. Just like they were ‘shocked’ people did not get behind the transfer tax – demonstrates precisely how OUT OF TOUCH they are.
Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Somerville Aldermen SO OUT OF TOUCH
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, June 20, the 171st day of 2018 with 194 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:24. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1397 – The Union of Kalmar united Denmark, Sweden, and Norway under one monarch. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Your constituents have had a few small meetings on this Demolition Review Ordinance, and I want you to know that your tight scheduling has been very harmful to our lives.
Photo:Fire Chief Charles Breen and Chief of Operations Chris Major pose with new Somerville firefighters Charles Conway and Lysander Amado. Continue reading Somerville Gets Two New Firefighters
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, June 19, the 170th day of 2018 with 195 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:06 and sunset is @ 8:24. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 0240 BC – Eratosthenes estimated the circumference of the Earth using two sticks. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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Tickets are avaialable on EventBritte for $30. Come Meet Former MLB Players: Jim Lonborg, Joe Morgan, Jeff Juden, Jeff Plympton, Ted Lepsio, John Graham plus others and get your picture with them and an autograph. All to benefit the Jimmy Fund.