RUNNING ROUND TOWN I start on a part up note and hit many unrepaired roads…the State paid (actually you and me) for Mystic Ave, so where is our road repair, DPW tax money? I always look at a big picture to make a good reason….BUT besides broken branches, blocked drain spots, potholes, Continue reading God Bless the USA and READ baby READ and Watch SOME VARIED NEWS, BABY WATCH!
The filming of one of many TV documentary commercials this month to air in September and October to get our message out and to expose what has been going on in the Southern Middlesex County Registry of Deeds under my opponents watch! Continue reading More Reasons Why Register of Deeds Maria Curtatone Has To Go!
Another horrible anecdote from my source about how nefarious and callous Maria Curtatone and her minions are at the Registry will show just how deplorable they are, involves a person, who is retired now, who has a handicap and was mocked, harassed and made fun of on a daily basis.
Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Register of Deeds Maria Curtatone Accused Of Mocking Disabled County Employee
Obituary
Barbara Anne Spindler, a lifelong Somerville resident, passed away on August 14, 2024, just after her 86th birthday.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Barbara Anne Spindler
Mrs. Anna Maria (Avallone) Vecchiarello, of Ashland and formerly of Somerville, passed away on August 9, 2024, she was 78. Born and raised in Gaeta, Italy she was daughter of the late Rosa (Della Valle) and Nicola Avallone. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Anna Maria (Avallone) Vecchiarello
Obituary for Dennis M. Hardy
HARDY, Dennis M., Lifelong resident of Somerville, passed away peacefully at his home on August 15, 2024. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Dennis M. Hardy
Benford to depart dual roles as Boston Housing Authority Police Chief and Boston Chief of Emergency Management to lead Somerville PD
SOMERVILLE—Mayor Katjana Ballantyne announced today the selection of Boston’s Shumeane Benford as the City of Somerville’s new police chief. After a thorough community-driven, nationwide search, Benford will assume leadership of the Somerville Police Department on September 16. The 30-year law enforcement veteran will be departing current dual roles as Boston Housing Authority Police Chief as well as Boston Chief of Emergency Management.
Continue reading Somerville Names Boston’s Shumeane Benford as New Police Chief
Dear Editor,
No lawyers here today yet on the floor…..never here before 9am…..and the Registry starts work at 8am…..dereliction of duty…..top assistant Carmel xxxxx is getting paid more or less $100,000 to do union labor…..not her job…..didn’t get hired for that. Does not care about union labor.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Maria Curtatone and Top Staff Accused of Dereliction of Duty at Southern Middlesex County Registry of Deeds
Mrs. Maria M. Carreiro Luis
Category: Obituaries Published: August 14, 2024
Maria Carreiro Luis Maria Margarida Carreiro Luis “Maggie” passed away on August 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 69.
She was the loving mother of Lawrence (Larry) Carreiro and his wife Karen of Woburn. Devoted wife of Mario Luis. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Mrs. Maria M. Carreiro Lui
The Ted Williams Camp Alumni and Friends hosted a Jimmy Fund Benefit at the Ted Williams Camp In Lakeville, MA on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Through the generous donations and contributions from business and individuals we raised over 10K this year. Continue reading Ted Williams Camp Alumni and Friends News Updates
Click on link below to read August 13th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online August 13th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (1)
Continue reading August 13th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
By Bob Katzen
“Survivors of sexual assault already have so many obstacles to overcome when bringing their experiences forward. We have tools to hold perpetrators accountable and help survivors but unaddressed delays minimize the injustice experienced by survivors and place others at risk for potential assaults. The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security needs to take these matters seriously, and ensure these kits are being tracked correctly, processing kits on time and in accordance with the law.” Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES On Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
The Senate approved and sent to the House a bill that would extend employment protection for workers employed through a temporary hiring agency. These workers, if they are victims of domestic assault, could not have their contract terminated if they miss a reasonable amount of time for certain appointments. Covered appointments include doctor’s appointments, hospital stays and court dates. This would mirror the protections currently granted to bona fide employees of a company.
Continue reading DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND JOBS (S 2934)
By Bob Katzen
Gov. Healey signed into law legislation designed to benefit veterans in the Bay State by broadening the definition of a veteran, increasing tax credits and state benefits for which they are eligible and modernizing the services on which they rely.
Continue reading VETERANS BENEFITS (S 2817)
By Bob Katzen
The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Healey a measure that would require a manufacturer or person that sells Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment to any person or government agency, to provide, beginning January 1, 2025, written notice to the buyer, at the time of sale, if the equipment contains toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance chemicals, known as PFAS. The seller would also have to provide the reason the chemicals were added to the equipment. Beginning on January 1, 2027, the bill prohibits any person from manufacturing, knowingly selling or distributing any equipment containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals.
Continue reading PROTECT FIREFIGHTERS (S 2902)
By Bob Katzen
Gov. Healey signed into law legislation changing how a family is defined in state law.
Supporters said the new law would ensure legal parentage equality by protecting LGBTQ+ families, and children born through surrogacy and assisted reproduction, in forming the legal bond of a parent-child relationship. They said the measure would dismantle archaic legal barriers to basic parenting responsibilities for modern families, opening the door to legally attend and make decisions during medical appointments, manage a child’s finances, participate in educational decisions and provide authorizations for a child’s travel. Continue reading PARENTAGE EQUALITY (S 2906)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 40-0, approved and Gov. Healey signed into law legislation that would provide police officers who have suffered a violent act injury, 100 percent regular compensation and pension benefits, until they reach the age of mandatory retirement. Violent act injury is defined as “a serious and permanent personal bodily injury sustained as a direct and proximate result of a violent attack upon a person by means of a dangerous weapon, including a firearm, knife, automobile, explosive device or other dangerous weapon.” Continue reading DISABILITY PENSION FOR POLICE OFFICERS (S 2887)
By Bob Katzen
The House 155-2, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of $5 million (reducing funding from $10 million to $5 million) for the Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program which was created to ensure that individuals and families have access to food, especially food that is produced locally, and equitable access to food. The program also seeks to ensure that farmers, fisherman and other local food producers are better connected to a strong, resilient food system to help mitigate future food supply and distribution disruption.
Continue reading $5 MILLION FOR FOOD SECURITY (H 4800)
By Bob Katzen
The House 155-2, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of $800,000 (reducing funding from $12.7 million to $11.9 million) for the Department of Agriculture. The veto includes cuts of $100,000 from the Massachusetts Food Trust Program; another $100,000 from the Buy Local effort; and the entire $250,000 for local food policy councils.
The Senate did not act on the veto so the veto stands and the $800,000 was eliminated.
Continue reading $800,000 FOR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD PROGRAMS (H 4800)
By Bob Katzen
The House 155-2, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of the entire $1.5 million for the Massachusetts Sewer Rate Relief Fund which was established in 1993 to help reduce the rising costs of sewer services in the Bay State.
The Senate did not act on the veto so the veto stands and the $1.5 million was eliminated.
Continue reading $1.5 MILLION FOR WATER AND SEWER RELIEF (H 4800)
By Bob Katzen
The House 128-24, Senate 37-2, approved and Gov. Maura Healey signed into law a housing bill that would authorize $5.1 billion in borrowing to spur housing production in the Bay State.
Continue reading $5.1 BILLION FOR HOUSING (H 4977)
As the risk of disease rises, continue to protect yourself from mosquitoes and ticks this season.
SOMERVILLE–
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has
announced
the first positive human case of West
Nile Virus (WNV) and first animal case of
Eastern Continue reading Prevent West Nile Virus as First Human Case Confirmed in Massachusetts
Margaret Klessens is 100 years young on August 17th 2024. She is a World War II Army Veteran born and raised in Charlestown Mass. She moved to Somerville in 1962 where she raised her family. Continue reading Somerville Resident Margaret Klessens Turns 100
SOMERVILLE – On Tuesday, September 3, 2024 the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will hold its State Primary Elections.
The offices on the ballot for this election include:
U.S. Senator
U.S. Representative
Governor’s Councillor
State Senator
State Representative
Register of Deeds
Clerk of Courts Continue reading Somerville Voting Information for State of Massachusetts Primary Elections
Community Stories Will Help Inform City’s Anti-Displacement Efforts
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville’s Department of Racial and Social Justice Continue reading Join Somerville’s Anti-Displacement Task Force Video Series to Share Your Story and Help Combat Displacement
Meshell Ndegeocello’s New Album,
No More Water, Just Released!
We can’t wait for next month! Grammy-winning musician Meshell Ndegeocello will grace Arts at the Armory’s Spotlight Series and Performance Hall on Friday, September 20th. Continue reading Meshell Ndegeocello at Arts at the Armory Sep. 20
Somerville, MA– Grammy-winning musician Meshell Ndegeocello will grace Arts at the Armory’s Spotlight Series and Performance Hall on Friday, September 20, 2024. Continue reading The Center for Arts at the Armory’s Spotlight Series Presents Grammy-Winning Meshell Ndegeocello in September 2024
Citywide hydrant maintenance keeps hydrants ready in case of fire;
Temporary water discoloration may occur but water is safe to drink
SOMERVILLE– The Somerville Fire Department will begin the annual inspection and flushing of all fire hydrants citywide on Monday, August 12, 2024, Continue reading Fire Department to Conduct Hydrant Flushing August 12-24
Applications for two general public volunteer members due Friday, August 30
SOMERVILLE– The City of Somerville is currently seeking two general public volunteer members for the Community Preservation Committee (CPC). All Somerville residents
are welcome to apply.
Continue reading Join Somerville’s Community Preservation Committee

William (Billy) Tauro is an individual of compassion, generosity, ethics and respect.
Billy’s parents came from Italy and his father served in the military here. As was true of my Uncle Larry (Navy), Billy’s father was in the D Day Invasion.
In Somerville, Massachusetts, all the Veterans statues and plaques were removed and put in storage. As one the those receiving this email bcc said, this is disgraceful. Continue reading A letter to Belmont Residents from Jane Schapiro Regarding William Tauro For Registrar of Deeds
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Also illegal…..Maria going around here and talking to employees about the election……intimidation……saying how If Billy Tauro got in it would be a disaster and she’s much better and you don’t know anything about this job…..constantly doing this in front of everyone….people are very scared…..Carmel and Michelle help push the effort along with Maria’s informants….. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Why Maria Curtatone Shouldn’t Be in Office at South Middlesex Registry of Deeds
Obituary
John P. “Jack” Brosnahan, of Somerville, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on August 6, 2024, he was 66. Born in Boston and raised in Charlestown, Jack was one of five children born to Suzanne (LaPrise) Brosnahan of Charlestown and the late Eugene Brosnahan.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering John P. “Jack” Brosnahan
Obituary
Carney, Robert R.- Of Somerville, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024. He was 84 years old.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Robert R. “Bob” Carney
Please Come Join Us For Our Complimentary Annual Salute to Our Veterans in Somerville 🇺🇸 This is a tradition that we’ve been doing for many years for our veterans!
Hello all military veterans of all branches of service from any city or town! Please come and join us on our Annual Winter Hill Yacht Club WHYC VETERANS CRUISE to salute our veterans on Sunday September 8th for a day of fun on the water!
Continue reading Annual Winter Hill Yacht Club WHYC VETERANS CRUISE Somerville
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Dear Billy,
I was told by my registry co-workers and also friends, attorneys and title examiners to reach out to you because you are an expertise in this business straightening people like her out.
Our current Register of Deeds Maria Curtatone is committing inappropriate illegal behavior at the registry by meetings with her staff Carmel, Michelle(first assistant) and other employees about advertising and social media for her campaign at the registry while they are on the clock. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Illegal Activity at South Middlesex County Registry of Deeds Orchestrated By Maria Curtatone
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Obituary
August, Hope M. – Of Somerville, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024. She was 84 years young.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering August M. Hope
The aging population in Massachusetts is increasing, while at the same time, the number of older adults with behavioral health problems is also rising. Massachusetts is not alone – U.S. officials have described older Americans as facing a behavioral health crisis.
Continue reading MVES Awarded Grant to Ease Behavioral Health Crisis
Click on link below to read August 6th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online August 6th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online Continue reading August 6th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
By Bob Katzen
“We were absolutely thrilled to witness the signing of the bill, standing shoulder to shoulder with Gov. Healey, our legislative champions, advocates and survivors from across the commonwealth. Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES On Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Healey legislation that effective January 1, 2025, would ban elephants, bears, lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, cheetahs and other wild animals from being used in traveling circuses and other traveling shows in Massachusetts. Continue reading BAN ELEPHANTS AND OTHER ANIMALS (H 4915)
By Bob Katzen
Gov. Healey signed into law legislation that would provide police officers who have suffered a violent act injury, 100 percent regular compensation and pension benefits, until they reach the age of mandatory retirement. Violent act injury is defined as “a serious and permanent personal bodily injury sustained as a direct and proximate result of a violent attack upon a person by means of a dangerous weapon, including a firearm, knife, automobile, explosive device or other dangerous weapon.”
Continue reading DISABILITY PENSION FOR POLICE OFFICERS (H 2536)
By Bob Katzen
Gov. Healey signed into law a bill that would invest in information technology (IT) upgrades, improvements and new projects across state government. The measure authorizes $1.23 billion in bonded spending and $400 million in anticipated federal funds.
Continue reading $1.26 BILLION BOND FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (H 4889)
By Bob Katzen
Gov. Healey signed into law a bill, named the Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act, in honor of the first woman to serve as U.S. Labor Secretary. The measure would require employers with 25 or more employees to disclose a salary range when posting a job position. The measure also would require employers with 100 or more employees to file annual employment data reports, including information on employee demographics and salaries, with the state.
Continue reading WAGE TRANSPARENCY (H 4890)
By Bob Katzen
Gov. Healey, after vetoing several items, signed into law a $58 billion fiscal 2025 state budget for the fiscal year that began July 1, 2024. The price tag represents a 1.97 billion or 3.5 percent increase over last year’s fiscal 2024 budget.
Continue reading FISCAL 2025 STATE BUDGET (H 4800)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 40-0, approved a bill that would allow the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to establish rules and regulations for dog kennels in the Bay State, to ensure animal welfare, protect consumers and keep kennel staff safe. A person who violates the regulations would be fined $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for a second or subsequent offense. The House has already approved a different version of the measure and the Senate version now goes to the House for consideration.
Continue reading DOG KENNEL SAFETY – OLLIE’S LAW (S 2929)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 40-0, approved and sent to Gov. Healey a bill that supporters say would ensure legal parentage equality by protecting LGBTQ+ families, and children born through surrogacy and assisted reproduction, in forming the legal bond of a parent-child relationship. They said the measure would dismantle archaic legal barriers to basic parenting responsibilities for modern families, opening the door to legally attend and make decisions during medical appointments, manage a child’s finances, participate in educational decisions and provide authorizations for a child’s travel. Continue reading PARENTAGE EQUALITY (S 2906)
By Bob Katzen
The House 154-4, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of the entire $250,000 for a grant program to school districts to support the implementation of financial literacy courses and standards for students in kindergarten to grade 12, including training and developing programs to assist teachers in incorporating appropriate financial literacy concepts into classroom curriculum. The Senate did not act on the veto.
Continue reading $250,000 FOR FINANCIAL LITERACY (H 4800)
By Bob Katzen
The House 134-24, overrode Gov. Maura Healey’s veto of $7.5 million (reducing funding from $10 million to $2.5 million) for scholarship and loan repayment for students seeking a teaching degree in the state’s public colleges. The Senate did not act on the veto.
Continue reading $7.5 MILLION FOR TOMORROW’S TEACHERS (H 4800)
By Bob Katzen
The House 158-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would create a special commission to review current federal, state and local laws and procedures governing the use and misuse of service animals by individuals with disabilities in the Bay State. The commission would recommend the possible introduction of legislation prohibiting and civilly penalizing service animal fraud and determining the feasibility of certification, registration or licensing of service animals.
Continue reading CREATE COMMISSION TO STUDY MISREPRESENTATION OF A SERVICE ANIMAL (H 4917)
Obituary
Broberg, Daniel – Of Sanford, Maine, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. He was 75.
Born in Norway, Maine, he was the son of the late Axel K. Broberg and Barbara L. (Smith) Perrone.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Daniel P. Broberg
Obituary
McFarland, Barbara J. – Of Mendon, formerly of Somerville and Cambridge, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024. She was 78 years old.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Barbara J. McFarland
Residents are invited to this annual citywide yard sale for art!
Obituary
Inus Daneel, African Theologian
Marthinus “Inus” Louis Daneel of Somerville, MA, and Polokwane, South Africa, died on July 29, 2024, at age 87, after a long illness. Daneel was a noted eco-theologian, ecumenist, author of fourteen published scholarly volumes on African Christianity and traditional religion, and founder of ecumenical movements in Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Marthinus “Inus” Daneel
Applications for Open Seat for Alternate Member Due Monday, August 26, 2024
SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville is currently seeking applicants for one open
alternate position on the Somerville Licensing Commission. We welcome applications from all Somerville residents ages 18 or older who meet the qualifications detailed below.
Obituary
Van Stry, Kevin E. – Of Saugus, formerly of Medford, passed away at his home on Monday, July 29, 2024. He was 73 years young.
Born and raised in Cambridge, he was the son of the late John and Katherine (Conway) Van Stry.
Kevin was a man of many passions and an unwavering commitment to the joy of others. His love for the water was evident in his sailing adventures, where he found solace and exhilaration in the changing landscapes around him. Whether navigating the waves or engaging in a game of pool, Kevin approached each moment with a competitive spirit and a twinkle in his eye. Those who played pool with him knew they had to bring their best game, as he was famously undefeatable.
In his quieter moments, Kevin’s insatiable curiosity led him to delve into the mechanics of various products, always eager to understand how things worked and operated. This thirst for knowledge was matched only by his profound desire to help others. Kevin found true fulfillment in assisting those around him, and his efforts were always accompanied by a heartfelt smile that brightened the lives of many.
Beloved husband of the late Noreen (Quinn) Van Stry. Devoted father of Erik Van Stry, Katherine Van Stry, and the late Kevin Van Stry Jr and Carol Van Stry and Daniel Van Stry of Medford. Cherished grandfather of Ryan, Jacqueline and Colin Van Stry, Jacob and Cadence Van Stry. Loving brother of Richard Van Stry, Kathryn Hahan and her husband Terry and the late Carol Costa, Daniel Van Stry, Diane Kelley, Janet Van Stry and Jackie Van Stry. Also survived by the mother of his two youngest children Hien Troug, and many loving nieces, nephews friends and cousins.
A funeral procession will be held from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville on Wednesday, August 7th at 9:00AM. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Raphael Church 512 High St., Medford at 10:00AM.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
Calling Hours will be held on Tuesday, August 6th from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Kevin E. Van Stry, Sr.
By William Tauro
Tonight, dining at Oye’s in Reading MA! All I can say is “Outstanding!” The restaurant is awesome and with invigorating atmosphere, delightful menu and the restaurant is awesome and a fun place to spend the evening! Continue reading A Review of Oye’s Chinese Restaurant in Reading MA
Just to Clear Up Some Election Confusion
If you notice on your early primary election ballots, my name does not appear. Yes, please you can write me in, but I will be on the General Election ballot on November 5th. The reason why I am not on the Democratic nor Republican primary ballot is because I’m not a Democrat nor a Republican, I’m an Independent, I vote for the person, not the party and with everyone’s help, yes we will win the election! I thank you for thinking of me. Very much appreciated,
Billy
PS:If you would like to write William Billy Tauro 333 Great River Rd. Somerville in the space provided that also will be very much appreciated. Thank you. 🙏
Obituary
Juanita Lillian Meranda (Nita) was born in Boston, MA on November 14, 1943. She was the only child born to the late Raymond Meranda and the late Berniece (Williams) Meranda. She attended school in Boston graduating from Jeremiah E Burke High School for Girls. After high school she attended Boston State College where she earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Juanita Lillian Meranda
Take a couple of minutes and listen to this recorded interview from a close family member of my opponent, the current Registrar of Deeds Maria Curtatone on how she is accused of physically assaulting her elderly mother. How anyone could support, endorse or donate to her is beyond my imagination. Continue reading How Could Anyone In Their Right Mind Support Register of Deeds Maria Curtatone?
Click on link below to read July 30th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online July 30th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (1) (1) Continue reading July 30th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
By Bob Katzen
“Expanding our forest canopy is one piece of the larger puzzle to combatting climate change in Massachusetts. With continuous heat waves leading to higher energy bills and greater greenhouse gas emissions, our Greening the Gateway Cities Program leverages our state resources and engages residents to help plant trees and enhance public health. Reducing the urban heat island effect is a top priority, and our non-profit partnerships … will help cool our neighborhoods, towns and cities.” Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES On Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a bill that would amend the law to allow prosecutors to bring rape charges at any time if the perpetrator is identified through DNA evidence collected from a victim. Currently, the 15-year statute of limitations is a barrier to prosecution of serial offenders, as more than 15 years may elapse before a perpetrator is identified through DNA evidence. Continue reading DNA AND STATUTE OR LIMITATIONS (H 4836)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate approved and sent to the House a bill that would provide a Massachusetts identification card to incarcerated individuals who will soon be released from prison and will be re-entering society.
Continue reading RE-ENTRY INTO SOCIETY FOR JAILED PRISONERS (S 2883)
By Bob Katzen
Gov. Healey signed into law a bill that would change some of the state’s gun laws.
Provisions include cracking down on untraceable “ghost guns;” banning firearms in additional public spaces like schools, polling places and government buildings; expanding the 2018 “red flag” law that allows school administrators and licensed health care providers to petition a court to temporarily take firearms away from someone deemed a threat to themselves or others; closing loopholes that allow the modification of legal firearms into illegal automatic weapons; and providing a legacy clause so all firearms legally owned and registered in Massachusetts as of the effective date of the bill will continue to be legal and may be bought and sold within the state. Continue reading HEALEY SIGNS FIREARMS CHANGES (H 4885)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 39-0, approved a bill making changes to the state’s long term care and assisted living industry which supporters said will take “a powerful step towards delivering the high quality and safe care that Massachusetts seniors deserve by substantially strengthening oversight and enforcement while also requiring facilities to create outbreak plans should a health issue arise.”
Continue reading LONG TERM CARE AND ASSISTED LIVING (S 2889)
By Bob Katzen
The House 158-0, approved a bill that supporters say would make major changes and reforms to the state’s pharmaceutical system by lowering the cost of drugs at the pharmacy counter and improving oversight of the pharmaceutical industry. They said the measure protects patients and independent pharmacists by regulating the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) industry; banning many of the industry’s worst business practices; and reducing or eliminating co-pays for certain chronic conditions.
Continue reading PHARMACEUTICAL ACCESS, COSTS AND TRANSPARENCY (H 4910)
By Bob Katzen
The House 156-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that prohibits the Department of Children and Families (DCF) from prohibiting placement of a child in a foster home solely based on the presence of any specific breed of dog in the home.
Continue reading FOSTER HOMES AND DOGS (H 4911)
By Bob Katzen
The House 155-0, approved and sent to the Senate legislation that effective January 1, 2025, would ban elephants, bears, lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, cheetahs and other wild animals from being used in traveling circuses and other traveling shows in Massachusetts where they would be used to perform tricks, give rides or otherwise participate as an accompaniment for the entertainment of a live audience. Continue reading BAN ELEPHANTS AND OTHER ANIMALS (H 4915)
By Bob Katzen
The House 159-0, approved and sent to the Senate legislation that would allow the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to establish rules and regulations for dog kennels in the Bay State, to ensure animal welfare, protect consumers and keep kennel staff safe.
Continue reading DOG KENNEL SAFETY – OLLIE’S LAW (H 4919)
By Bob Katzen
The House 152-5, Senate 38-2, approved and sent to Gov. Healey a bill, named the Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act, in honor of the first woman to serve as U.S. Labor Secretary. The measure would require employers with 25 or more employees to disclose a salary range when posting a job position. Continue reading WAGE TRANSPARENCY (H 4890)
By Bib Katzen
The House 156-2, Senate 39-0, approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey a bill that would invest in information technology (IT) upgrades, improvements and new projects across state government. The measure authorizes $1.23 billion in bonded spending and $400 million in anticipated federal funds.
Continue reading $1.26 BILLION BOND FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (H 4889)
6 Overlook Dr. Unit 302, Andover, MA 01810. Open house August 3rd from 11:30-1:00. Please read listing. This is an affordable resale unit. One household member must be 62+ and a full application must be completed to ensure all household members meet the income requirements. Continue reading For sale by owner- Affordable resale opportunity!
Obituary
John “Jack” MacDonald, a longtime Somerville resident, passed away at home surrounded by the love of his family on July 24, 2024. He was 87. Born in Somerville, raised in Cambridge he was the son of Margaret (Deely) and John MacDonald.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering John “Jack” MacDonald
Yay…Wow…On Saturday, July 20, 2024, many tenants from Ward 7, Clarendon Hill Towers, enjoyed three (3) Complimentary Tickets to “purchase” many scrumptious menu selections from festive food trucks situated on the property.
Continue reading CLARENDON HILL TOWERS TENANTS, WARD 7, ENJOYED A FABULOUS SUMMERTIME FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL!
I truly saw Man’s second best friend this week, Kolin Burgoyne, owner of Colleen’s fine, popular Ice Cream, Medford SQ!! I had eye surgery this week and while telling him I could not lift, he added he would like to lift the heavy mulch for me on the isle dedicated to my family…bags of 40 lbs! Nice moment in a busy store and home schedule…I began adorning this isle four years ago
Continue reading News ’bout Town….Pick of the Week..Medford
By News Staff
Just shy of three years ago coming up in a few days, Maria Curtatone, her daughter and their friends were accused of destruction of property for destroying Billy Tauro political campaign signs and defacing Somerville/Medford News Weekly newspaper boxes causing a criminal complaint taken out against Curtatone’s daughter. The incident was even caught on videotape surveillance from local shops in the perimeter area. Continue reading Registrar Maria Curtatone and Son In Somerville District Court Again
Obituary
Edward Vincent Yeo, 60, a longtime resident of Somerville, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024. Edward will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Edward Vincent Yeo
Obituary
After not being able to eat or drink for days, his last discernible word was
“Hallelujah”
Dad lost his mother at the age of 16, and his father (a hard-working pickle-seller) at the age of 19. Dad was the youngest of 5 children. Dad sang “Ana Mish Waheed” (I am not alone) at his Father’s Funeral. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Morris Zakhari Rizkallah
John Williams, a lifelong resident of Somerville, MA and a US Army veteran, passed away recently. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering John Williams
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Ok
Board of Health director Karin Carroll gives out free needles. And also if they bring back 50 needles she gives them 10bucks. Who’s money city?
Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Somerville’s Dumping Ground for Methadone Packs, Condoms etc…
Click on link below to read July 23rd, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online July 23rd, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (1)
By Bob Katzen
“Ensuring every student can read is fundamental to all other education goals and right now we are failing miserably. Progress on literacy cannot wait another day. Failure to act is costing our students and threatening their futures.”
— Ed Lambert, executive director of Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education, urging legislators to pass legislation that would expand the use of science-based literacy instruction to address the state’s early literacy crisis. Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES On Beacon Street
By Bob Katzen
These three bills were all given initial approval by the House in April but have not moved since. They are stuck in the Bills in Third Reading Committee.
EXPAND PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS FOR POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS (H 2890) – Would expand the current law which provides a property tax abatement to the surviving spouses and minor children of police officers and firefighters “killed in the line of duty.” The bill provides that the abatement also go to the families of officers who “died in the line of duty.”
Continue reading BILLS STUCK IN COMMITTEE
By Bob Katzen
The House has shipped off to a study committee a measure that would require the owner of any property used or to be used for a pet cemetery to file in the Registry of Deeds a dedication restricting the property to be used only for the operation of a pet cemetery. Bills that are sent to a study committee bills are rarely actually studied and are essentially defeated. It is a way to kill a proposal without holding a vote on the bill itself.
Continue reading PET CEMETERIES (H 4206)
By Bob Katzen
Secretary of State Bill Galvin told voters this week to check their mail for an official 2024 Vote By Mail Application. His office is sending applications to all registered voters who have not already applied for a state primary ballot. Voters who already applied earlier this year will not receive another application.
Continue reading VOTE BY MAIL APPLICATIONS
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 6-33, rejected an amendment extending until 2030 the current law, due to expire in 2026, that allows consumers to use coupons to get discounts and rebates when purchasing prescription drugs. In 2012, Massachusetts was the last state to lift a ban on the use of prescription coupons.
Continue reading DRUG COUPONS (S 2871)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 10-30, rejected an amendment that would allow the Executive Branch to take immediate control of a healthcare provider’s assets in cases of the provider’s financial insolvency. The Executive Office of Health and Human Services would also play a part in developing a pathway, through regulations, to stabilize healthcare providers.
Continue reading FINANCIAL INSOLVENCY (S 2871)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 7-32, rejcted an amendment that would allow dually eligible individuals, also known as duals, who qualify for Medicare and MassHealth, to access care from any specialist or hospital enrolled in Medicare or MassHealth.
Continue reading DUAL ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS (S 2871)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 38-2, approved a bill that supporters said includes urgent reforms to the state’s health care system to boost oversight and transparency in the market, improve patient access to prescribed medication and treatment and plug holes in oversight of hospitals, especially for-profit systems like the bankrupt Steward Health Care.
Continue reading HEALTH CARE CHANGES (S 2871)
By Bob Katzen
The House 131-25, approved a bill that supporters said would increase the state’s supply of clean energy by setting new renewable energy generation storage procurement targets, and by streamlining the state and local permitting process.
Continue reading CLEAN ENERGY (H 4884)
By Bob Katzen
The House 123-33, Senate 35-5, approved and sent to Gov. Healey a bill that would change some of the state’s gun laws.
Provisions include cracking down on untraceable “ghost guns;” banning firearms in additional public spaces like schools, polling places and government buildings; expanding the 2018 “red flag” law that allows school administrators and licensed health care providers to petition a court to temporarily take firearms away from someone deemed a threat to themselves or others; closing loopholes that allow the modification of legal firearms into illegal automatic weapons; and providing a legacy clause so all firearms legally owned and registered in Massachusetts as of the effective date of the bill will continue to be legal and may be bought and sold within the state.
Continue reading APPROVE FIREARMS CHANGES (H 4885)
By Bob Katzen
The House 154-3, Senate 40-0, approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey a $58 billion fiscal 2025 state budget for the fiscal year that began July 1, 2024. The price tag represents a 1.97 billion or 3.5 percent increase over last year’s fiscal 2024 budget.
Continue reading APPROVE $58 BILLION FISCAL 2025 STATE BUDGET (H 4800)
By Joe Viglione
In a summer with the Yardbirds, The Rolling Stones and Herman’s Hermits visiting Boston, one would think it is 1964 all over again. In a Zoom conversation July 9th 2024 with the lead singer of the Herman’s Hermits, Peter Noone noted that all three of those groups did play together in the early 1960s.
Continue reading Peter Noone at the City Winery Boston, Sunday July 28, 2024 3 pm and 7 pm
Browse Over 40 Local Vendors, Hop on a Bounce House, or Cool Down on a Water Slide on Tuesday August 6, starting at 5 p.m.
SOMERVILLE–Community members looking for a night out this summer can look no further than the City of Somerville’s annual National Night Out Event hosted by the Somerville Police Department and the Somerville Office of Parks & Recreation.
Continue reading Join Somerville’s Annual National Night Out Event to Enjoy Free Family-Friendly Activities, Music, Food, and More
SOMERVILLE- The City of Somerville is alerting all registered voters that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has begun mailing a pre-addressed, postage pre-paid Vote by Mail application to every registered voter before each statewide election. If you have already applied to vote by mail for the upcoming election, you will not receive an additional application.
Continue reading Community Notice: Vote by Mail Applications for 2024 Presidential Election from Commonwealth of Massachusetts Starting to Arrive in Mailboxes
Event hosted by Pathway for Immigrant Workers and the City of Somerville, will be held on Tuesday,
July 30, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. online via Zoom.
SOMERVILLE–
The City of Somerville and Pathway for Immigrant Workers will host a free virtual immigration
legal information session for local employers and lower-wage workers on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
“Grazin’ in the grass is a gas, can you dig it?”. I saw this family a few times but chose to pause and take a photo on my way home. So remnant were these big birds of the past song in a heat wave!! Hope you are cool. Continue reading News ’bout Town by Medford Resident Sharon Deyeso
Obituary:
Marina (Centofanti) Monteiro
7/19/2024
Marina (Centofanti) Monteiro, age 53, of Tewksbury passed away on Friday, July 19th, at Lahey Clinic Medical Center of Burlington. Raised and educated in Somerville, she was the daughter of Eva (DiCenso) Centofanti and the late Giuseppe Centofanti. Marina moved to Tewksbury almost 20 years ago. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Marina (Centofanti) Monteiro
Obituary
Nancy W. (Campbell) Bolton, age 75, of Wilmington, MA, passed away in the early hours of July 14th, 2024, due to complications from Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD).
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Nancy W Bolton
Obituary
Cooper, Catherine Lisa- It is with great sadness that Catherine, affectionately known as Katie, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was 24.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Catherine L. “Katie” Cooper
Obituary
Kevin Joseph O’Brien, of Medford, passed away on July 12, 2024, he was 66.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Kevin J. O’Brien
Obituary
Matthew L. Scullari- Of Stoneham, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was 33 years young. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Matthew L. Scullari
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
This photo was taken tonight at 9:15 across from Dickerman Park. No lights. Not safe to walk thru the drug addicts set up!
Hey Billy, just wanted to give you a heads up on something. There are homeless drug addicts living at Dickerman Park on Craigie Street. I called the city, they were basically appalled that I called. They actually sighed at me when I said they should not be in there especially with needles with children. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Discarded Needles, Human Feces, Homeless & Drug Addicts Taking Over Dickerman Park on Craigie St Somerville
Dear Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
I am deeply concerned of what’s going on at the Southern Middlesex Registry of Deeds of Middlesex County that’s located in Cambridge MA under the current registrar Maria Curtatone. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Current Registrar Maria Curtatone Has Been In Office There for Over 12 Years and Has NOT Accomplished a Thing
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By Bob Katzen
Last week marked the 1-year anniversary of a bill signed into law in 2023 that allows undocumented/illegal immigrants to apply for a learner’s permit and Massachusetts standard driver’s license. Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES On Broadway– By The Numbers Edition
By Bob Katzen
The House approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would require the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to annually report on progress made toward Title IX compliance in its recreational facilities across the state. Title IX of the federal Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex and gender discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
Continue reading EQUAL ACCOMMODATION IN PUBLIC RECREATIONAL FACILITIES (H 923)
By Bob Katzen
The House approved and sent to the Senate a bill that supporters say would streamline the process for foreign-trained dentists to obtain a dental hygienist license in the Bay State. These dentists would have to have at least five years of experience as a dentist in their country and must have obtained a certificate of registration, certifying them as a dentist, from their country’s board of dental examiners or similar board. Continue reading REDUCE THE SHORTAGE OF DENTAL HYGIENISTS (H 4842)
By Bob Katzen
The House approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would restore the ability of disabled seniors to receive support from special needs pooled trusts for care and needs that are not covered by MassHealth. Sponsor Rep. Kate Hogan (D-Stow) said she filed the legislation in response to a new MassHealth regulation that eliminated this support for seniors.
Continue reading PRESERVE SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS FOR DISABLED SENIORS (H 4841)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 31-9, approved an amendment that would raise from 17 to 18 the age at which a person can be tried as a juvenile. The hike would apply to many crimes for which 18-year-olds would be tried as juveniles instead of as adults.
Continue reading JUVENILE JUSTICE AGE (S 2856)
Bob Katzen
The Senate 5-34, rejected an amendment that would reduce the short term capital gains tax from 8.5 percent to 5 percent over a three year period from 2025 to 2027.
Continue reading REDUCE SHORT-TERM CAPITAL GAINS TAX (S 2856)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 40-0, approved a $2.86 billion economic development package that supporters say would make bold investments in life sciences, climate tech, AI and small businesses, building on Massachusetts’ national leadership and creating an environment where businesses and workers thrive.
Continue reading $2.86 BILLION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE (S 2856)
By Bob Katzen
The House 159-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would prohibit the sale of cellphone data collected during an individual’s visit to Massachusetts health care facilities that offer reproductive and gender affirming care. Currently, data brokers are allowed to sell data that tracks the location of cellphone users.
Continue reading PROTECT PRIVACY OF PEOPLE SEEKING REPRODUCTIVE AND GENDER AFFIRMING CARE (H 4844)
Connect with the Mayor, city officials, and neighbors over free pizza, refreshments, and kids’
activities at Trum Field playground
SOMERVILLE- Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 5 Councilor Naima Sait, and the City Council invite Somerville Continue reading Mayor Ballantyne and City Council Invite Community Members to the Ward 5 “Slice of the City” Meet-Up Event
Application Period Closes at 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2024
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) are pleased to announce that applications are currently being accepted for nine (9) income-restricted apartments at The Guild, located at 154 Broadway. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 1. Continue reading Applications Now Open for Nine Income-Restricted Apartments at 154 Broadway, Somerville
[photo credit: Michael Nosal]
NINETEENTH ANNUAL
Festival of Activist Street Bands
SAVE THE DATES October 4-6, 2024
(rain or shine) primarily based in
the vicinity of Davis Square, Somerville
and Harvard Square, Cambridge
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL
(Somerville & Cambridge, MA) By early September, the wheels will be set in full motion for HONK! Festival 2024, this year to be held from October 4-6, with HONK! outdoor band concerts held throughout Davis Square and nearby neighborhoods on that Friday thru Saturday. Continue reading HONK! Festival 2024: 19th annual — save the dates, October 4-6, 2024
Obituary
BURKE, Ellen L. (Cushman) – of Londonderry, NH formerly of Charlestown July 8, 2024. Beloved wife of 56 years to Patrick “Paddy” Burke.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Ellen L. Burke
Obituary
Adams, Robert E. – Of Rindge, NH formerly of Somerville, Providence, RI and Florida. passed away on July 1, 2024. He was 75.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Robert E Adams
Somerville’s debut ‘Slice of the City’ meet-up series wraps up with an event in Ward 5 on Monday, July 22, at Trum Field playground (1 Franey Rd. at Cedar St.) from 5 to 7 p.m.
Continue reading Join the Ward 5 ‘Slice of the City’ Event on July 22
$360 Million Budget Additionally Delivers on City’s Ongoing Commitment to Social Progress and Helping Most Vulnerable Community Members
SOMERVILLE – On June 20, 2024, the Somerville City Council passed the Ballantyne administration’s proposed $360 million Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget, delivering on Mayor Katjana Ballantyne’s key investments in schools, City services, and workforce equity.
“Through the FY25 budget, we’re sustaining the historic investments of the past two years while affirming our resources and dedicated staff can continue driving our community forward,” said Mayor Ballantyne. “I’m grateful for the invaluable support of our City Council. Along with all of our fantastic public servants, I’m ready roll up my sleeves and get to work implementing our new budget.”
Highlights of the FY25 budget include:
More than 36 new, net full-time-equivalent positions for Somerville Public Schools
Funding for union contracts, closing gender gaps, and ensuring fair and competitive wages for City workers.
New City staff positions to help better meet the needs our communities. Newly funded roles include:
Homelessness Coordinator, to address issues impacting Somerville’s unhoused residents.
Wage Theft Coordinator, a role championed by the City Council to help ensure local workers are fully compensated.
Civilian Crossing Guard Supervisor, to support safe routes to school.
A robust array of programming and service initiatives to help protect our residents’ health, safety and well-being including:
Outfit and staffing of new Assembly Row fire station.
A curbside composting pilot to advance climate action goals for energy efficient waste management (funded off budget).
A transition away from rodenticide in City and School buildings to safer approaches to rodent control.
Additional funding for the Affordable Housing Fund (AHTF): $3.3M addition to the fund bringing its total to nearly $30M.
The final budget was passed with minor changes to the Mayor’s May 30, 2024, proposal. To read more about the City of Somerville’s FY25 budget, please visit somervillema.gov/budget
WOBURN – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Cambridge, Medford and Somerville Police Departments have announced ongoing investigations into six separate shootings that have occurred in these communities since June 10, 2024.
Continue reading Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Cambridge, Medford and Somerville Police Investigating Multiple Shootings, Seeking Information
I’m a former victim and I could’ve been a statistic! 🙏
My thoughts and opinion of the Trump assassination attempt:
For the past five years since I first ran and announced that I was running for mayor of Somerville, I had six assassination threats. Four were from crackpots, one was from an official former assistant Middlesex County District Attorney who admitted his actions to law enforcement who went stray and one was from somebody who pleaded guilty to the Middlesex County District Attorney of all charges who is going on trial in late July coming up. It’s all public record. Continue reading William Tauro: I’m a former victim and I could’ve been a statistic!
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