By Bob Katzen
The Higher Education Committee is considering a measure that authorizes the Board of Higher Education to require that all public colleges and universities provide students with financial literacy counseling once the student is accepted to the school. Continue reading HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCIAL LITERACY COUNSELING BILL
By Bob Katzen
A bill being considered by the State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Committee would require that corporate boards of directors of large Massachusetts-based firms include at least one woman on their board of director by January 2022. Continue reading WOMEN ON BOARDS OF DIRECTORS
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. There were no roll call votes in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local senators’ roll call attendance records for the 2019 session through August 9. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 44 – Report No. 32 August 5-9, 2019
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, August 10, the 222nd day of 2019 with 143 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:45 and sunset is @ 7:54. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1792 – King Louis XVI was taken into custody by mobs during the French Revolution. He was executed the following January after being put on trial for treason.
1809 – Ecuador began its fight for independence from Spain. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Ball Square is open for business even with the Ball Square Bridge closed. So please come show your support and shop, eat and play in Ball Square today! Continue reading Ball Square Is Open For Business Even With Unfriendly Bridge Closure
As posted on the Davis Square Facebook Page:
Davis Square friends and neighbors:
As Chairman of the Planning Board, I asked that Planning Staff move their presentation of the Davis Square Neighborhood Plan to the Board and the public from August 22 to September 5. Continue reading Meeting on Davis Square 9/5
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Lenora M. Alcaro who passed away this past week. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Lenora M. Alcaro
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By William Tauro
Late Friday afternoon, Somerville firefighters along with firefighters from other cities and towns were called in to battle a two alarm fire Continue reading 2 Alarm Fire In Somerville
Another Mayor’s 40th Picnic , It is a really a fun day and so many people from The Ville make it happen. Continue reading Mayor’s 40th Annual Senior Picnic In Somerville
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of David A. Higgins who passed away this past week. Continue reading Somerville Remembering David A. Higgins
The City of Somerville is accepting applications to fill 10 seats on the newly formed Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee. Continue reading Somerville Seeking Residents to Serve on Newly Formed Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee
The Davis Square Neighborhood Plan comment period has been extended to allow additional input from community members. Comments will now be accepted through Friday, August 30. Continue reading Davis Square Neighborhood Plan Comment Period Extended to 8/30
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, August 07, the 219th day of 2019 with 146 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:42 and sunset is @ 7:58. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1789 – The U.S. War Department was established by the U.S. Congress. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, August 06, the 218th day of 2019 with 147 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:41 and sunset is @ 7:59. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1787 – At the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia debate began on the first draft of the U.S. Constitution. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Click on link below to read August 6th, 2019 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online (4) (1)
John Caruso one of Somerville’s favorite sons as well as the unofficial Mayor of Somerville. Continue reading THE SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY’S SPECIAL PERSON OF THE WEEK JOHN CARUSO
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Ned Piazza, Karen McLaughlin, Dennis Myles, Lucinda Catino, LisaMarie Tauro, Zach Corey, Alicia Lafuente, Ricky Chan, Pam King, John Alan Roderick, Diane Snow, Kaitlin Norton, Nick Lanzilli, Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
To assist candidates in their preparation before they enter a law enforcement academy, the Latino Law Enforcement Group of Boston (LLEGO Boston) will offer a 10-week physical fitness training program from August 17, 2019 through October 24, 2019. Continue reading LLEGO Boston Launches Physical Training Meetups
Join Mayor Joseph Curtatone and Ward 1 City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin on Friday, August 9, at 9 a.m. for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Capuano Field, Continue reading Renovated Capuano Field Ribbon Cutting August 9
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
I have to say its pretty sad to see the the Gene Brune Field-House brought to ruins especially where it was about thirty years old. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Not Honor Roll But Smart Enough!
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Brian K. Robertson.
Brian was a great guy who will be sadly missed here in Somerville.
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On Wednesday, July 31, 2019, I, Officer David Ruf, was in full-uniform and assigned to marked cruiser East-4, for the Somerville Police Department. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Sean O’CONNER (B&E MV, RSP, Drug Possess Class A & Saugus Warrant)
