Our sincere condolences go to the family and friends of Don Kelley on his passing.

Don Kelley was a wonderful person who cared deeply about people and various charities across the city as well as across the state. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Donald E. “Don” Kelley →

Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone has some words to share with the community about today’s sad news of the first fatality from COVID-19 in Somerville.

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, April 02, the 93rd day of 2020 with 273 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:24 and sunset is @ 7:10. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are Mars, Neptune and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1513 – Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon sighted Florida. The next day he went ashore. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,

Being an elected city council member in this day and age means a great paying part time job having to go to a meeting once in a while and learning how to ignore the people that elected you. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Where Are They Now? →

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Deborah Fitzgerald on her passing. Continue reading Somerville & Medford Remembering Deborah Fitzgerald (Manson) →

This very friendly female was found today(04/01/20) on Temple St. If you are the owner please contact the Somerville Police at 617-625-1212. Thank you!

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Charles S. “Charlie” Viola on his passing. Continue reading Somerville and Medford Remembering Charles S. “Charlie” Viola →

The Somerville Bridge Hopper, the City’s free shuttle service to help residents navigate Green Line Extension construction detours, will suspend operations effective April 1, 2020, until further notice. Continue reading Somerville’s Bridge Hopper Shuttles to Suspend Service Starting April 1 →

Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,

My question is why isn’t Somerville following the example of other cities who also have a bike and bus lane but utilize Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Sinister Reason Behind It Like Starving Out Businesses →

By Arthur Moore

This is not the top thing in our worries at this time. But maybe it is a good time to take advantage of the slowdown. We have that unused bike lane still hampering Winter Hill. Continue reading Winter Hill surviving the virus →

By Arthur Moore

This virus thing is causing so many problems here. Some of us are just trying to figure out how to hold on to what little we have to get by. Continue reading Keeping work going with the virus situation →

Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,

Hi bill I was hoping you could help me with an disgusting act that Chief Fallon has allowed fellow coworkers to do since he’s been Chief. The majority of us as you well know are the officers everyone sees on the street daily in marked cruisers that respond to calls and patrol the streets. Unfortunately with all covid 19 crisis “we” have to work. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Some Cops Don’t Have to Pay for Gas nor Worry About a Car Payment →

Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,

So I went to Market Basket in Brockton this morning at 530am. There were probably 15+ senior citizens headed in to shop. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Seniors Kicked Out of Market Basket Brockton →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, March 31, the 91st day of 2020 with 275 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:28 and sunset is @ 7:03. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are Mars, Neptune and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1492 – King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain issued the Alhambra edict expelling Jews who were unwilling to convert to Christianity. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Click on link below to read Somerville/Medford News Weekly March 31st print edition: March 31st, 2020 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online (2) (1).pdf – Google Drive
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Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and around the Square! Happy Birthday to Gabriella Sabatino, Debra Tauro, Amy Oliveira, Carlo Richard DeMaria Jr., Jarred Mitrano, Jackie Salvucci, Cate Connerty, Richard “Dick” Murtza, Kate DiBenedetto, Matt Mclaughlin, Jorge Chaves, Patti Moschella Kalicki, Grace Snow, Chris Fusco, Theresa Miele, Dana Scali Paulino, Adam Bonito, Andrea Gregory, Lisa Chiapperini, Gina Muccini, Paul Kup, Angel Pefine, April Yarasitis, April Basile, Danny Nardella, Charlie Ball, Stephen DiBenedetto, Scott Delp, Elaine Tetherman, Raine Scirocco, Betsy Gypsy Lister, Karen Allan, Leo Connerty, Billy Burke, Michael R. Foster, Denice McKenna, Ian Talty, Joanna Costante Callinan, Al Davidson, Carl Askins, Mary Jo Blunt, Rachel Nicole, Ken Medeiros, Happy Birthday to Ashley and Shaley Horan, Happy Happy 70th Birthday to Jesse Armell, and Happy 88th Birthday to Betty Smith
Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

We’re talking to Harriet Schock today about the documentary Hollywood Town

Harriet, when and how did the idea for this documentary come about? Continue reading Hotline to the Underground March 30, 2020 : An Interview with Harriet Schock By Joe Viglione →

Photo by William Tauro

Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,

The City of Somerville is doing all it can to help during this tumultuous and scary time. Some people dont have food. Some people can’t pay their rent or make their car payment. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:Mayor Posts Press Release on No Evictions & Possible Rent Freeze Same Day As Tax & Water Bills Come In! →

Benevento Companies keeping there drivers safe one truck at a time. Now sanitizing trucks, equipment, construction trailers porta potties and more Same day service. Continue reading MILLENNIUM COMPANIES EFFECTIVE SANITIZING CLEANING (781)395-1200 →

Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,

Still working on the High School. Pictures taken at 10am today Monday March 30th. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:SHS Construction Still at It 10:00AM 3/30/2020 →

Showing of Rental Units Also Ordered to Cease;
City Council Passes Resolutions in Support of Both Measures;
Call Issued for Rent Support, Rent Freeze, and Statewide Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium

SOMERVILLE, MA – On Saturday, March 28, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Board of Health announced an Emergency Order Establishing a Moratorium on Eviction Enforcement in the City of Somerville for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency. Continue reading Somerville Mayor Curtatone, Board of Health Issue Residential and Commercial Eviction Moratorium →

Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,

This is my email to the Mayor and Inspectional Services Department below that I sent ‪this morning‬…I hope that they enforce this violation by local developers Jason Kahan & Olga Bassa.
You had a previous article about them titled “IS THIS AN ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN EXCEPTION TO THE FACT FOR THE PRIVILEGED IN SOMERVILLE?” Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line: Re Your Prior Article: 35 Dane Street Site “IS THIS AN ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN EXCEPTION TO THE FACT FOR THE PRIVILEGED IN SOMERVILLE?” →

Hi guys! So we closed Buddy’s for the week to figure some stuff out and prepare masks etc. and get a plan in order. So as per José’s request we have re-opened, to be honest I was gonna stay closed but he’s been with me from the jump and if he feels safe and prepared I won’t doubt him. Continue reading BUDDY’S DINER SOMERVILLE IS OPEN FOR TAKEOUT ORDERS 113 Washington Street Somerville (617)623-9725 →

(Somerville, MA) Naveo Credit Union’s Board of Directors announced that they have appointed Albert Pinho as Interim Chief Executive Officer effective March 27. Continue reading Naveo Credit Union’s Board of Directors Announces Appointment of Albert Pinho as Interim CEO →