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On 04/12/2019 at around 0845 hours, while in full uniform and assigned to marked unit TR9, I was conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Highland Ave and College Ave. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Austin BULKELEY (Palmer Warrant) →

On 04/11/2019, I, Officer Christopher Collette was assigned to Somerville marked unit West Seven. At approximately 18:53 hours, I observed a gray Honda enter the intersection of Curtis St. (Southbound) and Powderhouse Blvd, both are public ways in the City of Somerville. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Marcos ESMURRIA (MV Violations) (Revere Warrant) →

On Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 10:40 P.M., while traveling on Medford Street, a public way in the city of Somerville, I observed a white Chevy pickup bearing Massachusetts registration XXXX cross the double yellow line and drive on the opposite lane from Pearl Street to School Street. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: German CUAPA (Topsfield Warrant) (Lynn Warrant) →

On April 8, 2019, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol at Assembly Row. While on a business contact at Reebok, an employee from Adidas, XXXX, came in to report a male shoplifter who had just fled. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Rachid BELHADJ (Resisting Arrest, Shoplifting) (Braintree Warrant)at Assembly Row →

On Saturday, April 13, 2019 I was assigned to W-6. At approximately 5:40 PM I was dispatched to the area of Statue Park in Davis Square for a past assault. W-5, Officer T. Lambert and W-7, Officer Fusco were sent as backup. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Jill KOERBER (ABPO, A&B, Resisting Arrest) (Taunton Warrant) →

On Sunday April 14, 2019, I, Officer Hartsgrove, was dispatched to the area of James St and Pearl St for a report a white male with his shirt off yelling in the street. Officer Bork responded as back up. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: John BUSHER (Disorderly Conduct) →

On 04/12/19, During the day shift, I, Officer Christopher Collette was assigned to Somerville marked unit West Six. At approximately 13:24 hours, I was in traffic on Washington St. (Eastbound), and Medford St. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: David GEEHAN (Wakefield Warrant) →

Please note that the deadline for submitting testimony is now Mon., April 29.

Information Session and Public Hearing on FY2020 Water and Sewer Rates, April 22
There will be an information session and public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2020 water and sewer rates on Mon., April 22, in the Somerville High School cafeteria, 81 Highland Ave. Continue reading Somerville Updated deadline for testimony on proposed Water and Sewer rates →

April 16, 2019 Update

Proposed Ward 5 New Zoning, Proposed Water & Sewer Rate Increases

In this issue: Continue reading Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang:Key Somerville issues & decisions this spring →

Continue reading Somerville OTHER EVENTS AND DATES →

This one-hour class will help prospective political candidates develop a better understanding of campaign finance law as they consider their campaigns. Continue reading Somerville April 22: Campaign Finance Seminar for New Political Candidates →

Come enjoy an evening of cozy comedy at the Somerville Public Library with a screening of Despicable Me 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Attendees of this special April Vacation Family Movie Night are encouraged to enjoy the show with their favorite pajamas and pillows from home in tow. Continue reading Somerville April 18: Family Movie Night →

Suffolk University Law School’s Housing Discrimination Testing Program is seeking individuals who are willing to serve as paid housing discrimination testers. Continue reading Somerville Housing Discrimination Tester Training →

Somerville’s historic past is in the spotlight this May during Preservation Month. A series of free events will be held across the city to showcase Somerville’s rich history. Continue reading Preservation Month Celebrates Centuries of Somerville History →

In honor of Fair Housing Month, a workshop for current and prospective landlords will be held on Wednesday, April 24, at the Central Library from 5:30 to 7 p.m.  Continue reading Workshop on Resources for New and Existing Homeowners and Landlords →

Our Annual Rabies Clinic for Somerville pets will be held on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to noon at the DPW, 1 Franey Rd. Continue reading Somerville Rabies Clinic Offers Affordable Vaccines for Our Furry Friends →

Location: Somerville Media Center main studio

When: Saturday, April 27 from 12 noon to 2pm.

With networking from 2-2:45pm

Continue reading Somerville Community Summit Part 2 a Follow-Up Meeting →

By Bob Katzen

From the Massachusetts The Political Almanac: NFIB is the nation’s leading small-business advocacy association, with offices in Washington, D.C. and all 50 state capitals. Continue reading NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS (NFIB) →

By Bob Katzen

The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its findings from the 2017 U.S. Census of Agriculture last week. Key findings about Massachusetts farms include a 514 drop in the number of farms in Massachusetts — from 7,755 in 2012 to 7,241 today; and a decrease of 31,864 in the acres covered by farms from 523,517 in 2012 to 491,653 today. This census is done every five years. Continue reading CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE IN THE BAY STATE →

By Bob Katzen

The Transportation Committee gave a favorable report to a bill that would prohibit drivers from using a hand-held cell phone or other device to make a call, use the device’s camera or access social media. Continue reading BAN HAND-HELD CELL PHONES →

By Bob Katzen

The Committee on Elder Affairs held a hearing on a proposal raising the Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) for nursing home residents from the current $72.80 monthly to $100 monthly. It also includes a provision that gives the residents an annual cost of living increase. The PNA pays for expenses not covered by Medicaid for nursing home residents. Continue reading RAISE ALLOWANCE FOR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS (PNA) →

By Bob Katzen

The Higher Education Committee’s agenda includes legislation requiring all colleges and universities in the Bay State to biennially conduct a sexual misconduct climate survey of all students. Continue reading SEXUAL MISCONDUCT SURVEY →

By Bob Katzen

A bill before the Committee on Elder Affairs would require a nursing facility to preserve and keep empty, a MassHealth resident’s bed for either a medical leave of up to 20 days or a nonmedical leave of absence for ten days. Continue reading HOLD NURSING HOME BED FOR RESIDENT BILL →