Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the of Jennie on her passing. (Santangelo) Ciampa.
Jennie (Santangelo) Ciampa was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here Somerville.
Obituary
Jennie Ciampa, Jennie (Santangelo) of Arlington, formerly of East Boston, passed away on September 24, 2021 at the age of 72. Jennie was the daughter of the late Frank and Franchenza (Viola) Santangelo. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Jennie (Santangelo) Ciampa
Click on link below to read October 5th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
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By JoeViglione
Of the 28 James Bond films – including the 1954 Peter Lorre first Casino Royale, the 1967 David Niven Casino Royale which did give us the classic, Academy-Award nominee for 1968 song “The Look of Love,” and 1983’s Never Say Never Again with Sean Connery – no matter how good or bad, each made some kind of an imprint on the consciousness. Continue reading Film: No Time to DieTime: 2 hours 43 minutesA Joe Viglione Movie review
Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday to Josephine Guarino Torra, Fanny Chan, Amy Tobin, Floyd Richardson, Stephanie Duquette Wilson, Brendan Mclaren, Natalinha Medeiros, Casey Lynne, Mattie Spinetti, Adrian Gallup, Dominic Catino, Charlie Nease, Jack Bailey, Marc Chiarenza, Eddie Vozzella, Lena Foumia Tauro, Diane Marie, Gabriel Ciccariello, Rob Pasqualino, Jim Tremblay, Caitlin Marie, Diane Kerins Conneely, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
By William Tauro
I will be continuing up the Hill to fight for common sense politics to ensure they will not be extinguished in Somerville. Continue reading Vote With Common Sense Somerville
EVENTS
Game Club – starting Monday, October 18th and every Monday following from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at our Ralph & Jenny Center located at 9 New Washington Street (behind the Holiday Inn.) Please join us as we play a wide variety of board and card games. Please RSVP to Maureen Bastardi at 617-625-6600, ext. 2335 or email Maureen at mbastardi@somervillema.gov . Continue reading Somerville COA Press & Organizational Outreach for 10-1-2021
The Somerville City Council has passed a new ordinance that sets guidelines for when and how leaf blowers may be used within the city. With the fall season now here, community members are urged to familiarize themselves with the new rules, which apply to all users including the City and City contractors, residents, commercial properties, and landscaping or property maintenance companies that deploy leaf blowers. Continue reading New Ordinance Sets Leaf Blower Regulations in Somerville
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 7 City Councilor Katjana Ballantyne, and City staff invite you to a virtual community meeting to review the final design for schoolyard renovations at the West Somerville Neighborhood School. Continue reading West Somerville Neighborhood School Schoolyard Renovation Meeting, October 13
Full plan will be released this fall.
MEDFORD— Ahead of its release of a detailed Climate Action and Adaptation Plan later this fall, today Mayor Lungo-Koehn and the Medford Office of Planning, Development, and Sustainability released a 36-page Executive Summary that outlines the city’s plan to address climate change, cementing its status as a leading voice in the push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading Medford Releases Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Executive Summary, 32 Strategies for Addressing Climate Change
Interested in building a career in construction? Somerville Community Corporation, in partnership with the City of Somerville, is hosting a job fair to connect residents with local construction employment opportunities. Continue reading Somerville Construction Job Fair, October 13
Medford is one of only a handful of Massachusetts communities to join the global campaign.
Continue reading Medford Signs onto Global “Race to Zero” Campaign, Pledges to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Half by 2030
Assembly Row and the Somerville Arts Council are thrilled to unveil a collaborative art project at Assembly Row titled “We Are Somerville.” This art installation takes the form of three giant vertical banners, which feature portraits of people who live and/or work in Somerville. Continue reading ‘We Are Somerville’ Art Installation Unveiled at Assembly Row
Voters can cast ballots by mail, at early voting, or on Election Day
SOMERVILLE, MA – On Tuesday, November 2, voters in Somerville will cast ballots for Mayor of Somerville; four City Councilor-at-Large seats; Ward City Councilor in Wards 2, 5, and 7; and School Committee Members in Wards 3 and 7. Below is information on upcoming deadlines related to the election as well as information about options for voting. Continue reading Important Dates and Deadlines for the November 2 Election
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
So this is another incident, one was reported in May according to this article? Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Somerville Hospital Another Possible Staged Political Land Grab Opportunity
October is “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” and a time to support Survivors of Domestic Violence. I have worked with Survivors of Domestic Violence over the last 25 years. Continue reading Somerville Domestic Violence Month With Marisa Tauro
Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Andy A. Mendoza on his passing.
Andy A. Mendoza was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Andy A. Mendoza
Where I am the only non-socialist in the race, I’m your best choice for a Greater and Safer Somerville! Continue reading William Tauro best choice for a Greater and Safer Somerville
By William Tauro
Are we ready to welcome in our new neighbors all the drugs and trouble that comes along with the safe injection sites?  They’re already setting camp on Willow Avenue in Davis Square. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weeky Speakup Line:Are We Ready To Welcome In More Trouble In Somerville? Because I’m Sure Not!
To: Our Candidates for Mayor:
I am forwarding a message from a member of the RatControlSomerville google group at his request. There are over 70 members of this group and our experiences and frustrations with the rat problem deserve your attention and response. Most recently, one resident’s dog was attacked and bitten multiple times by a rat in her own yard. Unfortunately this is not the first time one of us has experienced this but it needs to be the last time. Continue reading Letter from the Editor : Subject:[RatControlSomerville] Are we talking to ourselves here?
This Madness has to come to an end! My two opponents that are running for mayor that have been sitting on the Somerville City Council for over the past five to seven years have done absolutely nothing during their tender as a city councilor this critical problem. Actually they have been sitting on their hands and have done absolutely nothing!
I love this city more than you can imagine! Please write-in “William Tauro” for Mayor of Somerville on November 2nd! Take Somerville Back!! #TEAMTAUROforMAYOR2021
By William Tauro
At approximately 8:45 PM on Wednesday evening, the Somerville Police Department received reports of shots fired across the street from the Healey School in Somerville. Continue reading Shots Fired In Somerville Across From Healey School
Assembly Neighborhood Plan Presentation
Mark your calendar and join us virtually!
Wednesday, October 13 at 6 pm
Join at Continue reading Assembly Square Neighborhood Plan Presentation
We’re hiring crossing guards! This is a part-time position (mornings and afternoons) to provide public safety by ensuring safe student crossing at intersections along the routes to school. Learn more and apply at Continue reading Somerville Hiring Crossing Guards
Click on link below to read September 28th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
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Due to rain expected on September 28, the Healey Community Play Area ribbon cutting ceremony at 5 Meacham Street has been rescheduled for Thursday, October 7, at 1:45 p.m. Continue reading NEW DATE: Healey Community Play Area Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, October 7
The City of Somerville has been awarded $400,000 for park improvements through the Commonwealth’s Parkland Acquisition and Recreation for Communities (PARC) Grant Program. Continue reading Somerville Awarded PARC Grant to Renovate and Expand Somerville Junction Park
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