SOMERVILLE – Are you passionate about community engagement and civic responsibility? The Mayor’s Appointments Advisory Committee (AAC) is seeking two volunteers to join its efforts in ensuring fair, informed, and nonpartisan recommendations for appointments to Somerville’s regulatory and decision-making boards and commissions.

Obituary

Nancy (Tuccio) McCarron, formerly of Everett, Somerville and Boston’s North End, passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. She was 68 years old. The cherished daughter of the late Vincenzo and Italia (Sarno) Tuccio, Nancy and her siblings were born in Belgium. Then, in 1958 the family immigrated to the US and settled in Boston’s North End.
 
The beloved wife of 49 years to James McCarron, Nancy and Jim were married in St. Leonard’s Church and then moved to Somerville to begin a family of their own and later settled in Everett. Nancy will be remembered as a kind, energetic woman who had a great sense of humor. She loved to laugh. She enjoyed tending to the flowers and plants in her garden and loved music, especially disco and dancing.  For over 20 years, Nancy worked as a documents clerk at the South Middlesex Country Registry of Deeds in Cambridge. Above all, she loved nothing more than time spent with her family.
 
In addition to her beloved husband James, Nancy was the devoted mother of Dina McCarron and James V. McCarron and proud grandmother of Brendan McCarron. Cherished sister of Maria Mancini and her husband Raffaele, and the late Alessio Tuccio. Dear cousin of Anna Gaeta and her husband Anthony, Joseph Gaeta, and Maria Gaeta. Also survived by her loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends.
 
A prayer service will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville on Tuesday, December 10th at 11:00AM.
 
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
 
Calling hours will be held on Monday, December 9th from 4:00PM to 7:00PM.
 
Services will conclude with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.

SOMERVILLE–All interested community members are invited to attend and speak at a virtual Public Hearing before the Somerville City Council’s Finance Committee on Tuesday, December 10, at 6 p.m. online via Zoom. The meeting agenda and link to join are posted at somervillema.legistar.com. 

Community members will have the opportunity to provide input on the draft plan developed via community process. It proposes plans for how to best preserve and envision a future for the Armory building, located at 191 Highland Ave., as a thriving community arts center for years to come. 

Obituary

Marlene F. (Pitcher) Smithers, a lifelong Somerville resident, passed away on December 6, 2024, she was 82. Born and raised in Somerville, she was the daughter of the late Marion (Logan) and Russell Pitcher. Marlene owned and operated her own Insurance Agency for many years, the Marlene Smithers Insurance Company in Ball Square and Broadway.
 
She was the devoted mother of Marnie Smithers and her husband Richard Bertheim and Melanie Smithers. Cherished grandmother of Chanel Powers and the late Michael John Smithers and sister of Russelyne Robbins.
 
A graveside service will be held for Marlene at Oak Grove Cemetery, 230 Playstead Road, Medford on Tuesday afternoon, December 10th at 1:30PM. Relatives and friends invited to attend and are asked to meet inside the main gate by 1:15PM.

Shots Fired
24075186: On 12/2/24 at approximately 9:46 PM, Somerville Police responded to 500 Mystic Ave for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers observed a vehicle with ballistic damage and located three shell casings nearby. No injuries were reported. Investigation is ongoing.

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SOMERVILLE – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan has announced that three former bank employees, Yeimaly Moscat, 23, of Boston, Yojairis Suazo, 21, of Boston and Angelica Morales, 31, of Mattapan, have been charged after allegedly stealing money from customers’ accounts by processing unauthorized withdrawals at three different Citizens Bank branches. 

The end of an era ,thank you to all my customers

Obituary

Marie E Howe – Of Malden formerly of Somerville December 2, 2024.  

As Massachusetts completes the celebration of Irish American Heritage Month and Women’s History Month in March, here’s a special shout-out to former Massachusetts State Representative Marie E. Howe, a notable Irish-American woman. 

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George E. Thomas Jr., of Boxborough, formerly of Cambridge, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the age of 72.
Devoted husband of Candace Maddalo-Thomas.
Loving father of Cori Azevedo, Rebecca Maddalo and Heather Thomas. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering George E. Thomas Jr →

By Bob Katzen

“Since launching our Office of Outdoor Recreation, we have made it our mission to ensure that the outdoors is accessible and inclusive to everyone. Our approach is fueling local economies and empowering communities and organizations. This report demonstrates that we can drive business growth and foster connections with our natural resources at the same time.”
—Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper on new figures from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis reporting the significant expansion of Massachusetts’ outdoor recreation economy which generated $13.2 billion in value added to the state’s economy in 2023 and created 103,600 jobs.

By Bob Katzen

The Governor’s Council certified the results of the election of Massachusetts’s eleven electors for the offices of U.S. president and vice-president. All 50 states have to certify their votes in the federal election and send them to Congress to be counted before the Electoral College gathers on December 17 to cast their state’s electoral votes to make President-elect Donald Trump’s victory official.

By Bob Katzen

Gov. Maura Healey announced that the state awarded $3.8 million in state and federal funds to support state, local and nonprofit agencies working to combat intimate partner violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and stalking.

By Bob Katzen

State Auditor Diana DiZoglio released the results of an audit of the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), reviewing the period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022.EEC, which licenses approximately 9,000 childcare-related programs that support an average of 55,000 children daily, has responsibilities including providing financial assistance for childcare services to families with low incomes, providing parenting support to families and providing professional development opportunities to employees in the field of early education and care.

The audit’s findings include charges that EEC did not conduct licensing visits to residential programs within the required timeframes. The report noted that EEC cannot ensure that its residential programs operate within safe and healthy environments if it does not complete licensing visits within the required period.

By Bob Katzen

Attorney General Andrea Campbell announced that her office has issued citations totaling more than $2 million against Northeast Foods LLC, a company which operates dozens of Burger King franchise locations across the Bay State, for violating various state employment laws, including child labor laws. The citations include restitution for unpaid wages and penalties.

By Bob Katzen

A trio of legislators announced they plan to co-sponsor legislation aimed at eventually ending the sale of all nicotine and tobacco products in the Bay State. Sen. Jason Lewis (D-Winchester) and Reps. Tommy Vitolo (D-Brookline) and Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose) said they will file the bill for consideration in the 2025-2026 legislative session.

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 4-34, rejected an amendment that would require a unanimous vote for the Senate to continue any session beyond midnight. Current Senate rules require a two-thirds vote to go beyond midnight.

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 4-34, rejected an amendment that would require a two-thirds vote for the Senate to continue any session beyond 10 p.m. and continue the session until midnight. This would be in addition to a current Senate rule that requires a two-thirds vote to continue a session beyond 8 p.m. and a two-thirds vote to continue a session beyond midnight.

Community members invited to informational meetings in December and January to learn about Networked Geothermal Technology 

SOMERVILLE– Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Somerville’s Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) are inviting community members to help the City assess the feasibility of a networked geothermal loop in Somerville. 

City supporting two local holiday gift drives for children and teens 

SOMERVILLE—Mayor Katjana Ballantyne announces the City’s annual support of local holiday gift and toy donation drives. In the giving spirit of the season, the City is placing toy and gift donation collection boxes at City buildings, libraries, and firehouses from Tuesday, December 3, through Wednesday, December 18. Donated gifts will support two community gift drives for families in need of gifts for children and teens this holiday season.  

Julia A. Faherty, of Medford and formerly of Somerville, passed away on November 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Greeting post Gobble Day!  The hooplah is shortly gone and events begin.  Fun and spiritual.  I had the pleasure of having an overdue coffee with my friend and talented woman Elizabeth “Betsy” Pesce of Medford. She has a known image here for many who attended St.Joseph Church for years with her Chorale Directorship…and the Popular October Concert there. And always poised, groomed to go and friendly.  

By William Tauro 

I’ve been telling this story of political corruption since 2017 of what has been going on in the City of Somerville via my news articles as well as in my book “Stealing Somerville death of an urban city!” 

The Curtatone administration since 2017 has continuously painted me as a liar fabricating all the stories, but sure enough every one of my stories have been proven to be true and here we are now with evidence through testimony in Boston Federal Court that majority of police investigations through the former Somerville Police Captain Dan Cotter were mostly falsified and/or were incomplete. 

By William Tauro

These days in Somerville there are current and former police officers, defendants, plaintiffs and victims who have ever been suspended, terminated, prosecuted and/or falsely adjudicated of just by anyone that was affected in any form of investigations that was handled by former Somerville Police Captain Dan Cotter a.k.a. “Captain Cover-Up.”

All that who have automatically became victims by any and all cases from investigations that were handled under former Captain Cotter are lawyering up in numbers and taking action against the City of Somerville. The city is actively in panic over the testimony of former Somerville Police Captain Dan Cotter in Federal Court this past October as he took the stand under subpoena and was trampled on by attorneys questioning him before a jury.

Bomb Threat
24073065: On 11/21/24 at approximately 8:24 AM, Somerville Police responded to the Kennedy School for report of a bomb threat. Upon arrival, officers searched the school and the perimeter and did not locate any suspicious parties or devices.

Residential Breaking & Entering
24073002: On 11/20/24 at approximately 10:20 PM, Somerville Police responded to a residence on Horace St for report of a breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated she was in her bedroom and heard footsteps coming from downstairs. She then heard a door shut before officers arrived. Nothing was reported missing.

The two hours and forty minutes of Wicked will entertain most fans of Wizard Of Oz creator L. Frank Baum’s characters… so much so that it could have been five hours long, and this film would captivate still.

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Giving Thanks the LION Way

Last week we saw the Wind Roar and the Rain Roar…tough night but not for LIONS who ROAR all Year!  This year’s 7th Turkey Raffle was a nice success at the Fireman’s Hall on Salem St.  

            “News ’bout Town”

       Giving Thanks the LION Way

Last week we saw the Wind Roar and the Rain Roar…tough night but not for LIONS who ROAR all Year!  This year’s 7th Turkey Raffle was a nice success at the Fireman’s Hall on Salem St.  

Draft plan outlines vision for preserving the Armory building while fostering community-driven governance and diverse arts and cultural tenants 

SOMERVILLE—After an extensive community process, the City of Somerville has released a draft Somerville Armory Master Plan, a roadmap of how to best preserve and envision a future for the Armory building, located at 191 Highland Ave., as a thriving community arts center for years to come. 

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By William Tauro

Excitement in the air and the Holidays on fast approach, as many of us are pitching in to help our fellow man. This week, local Contractor Rich Scirocco traveled down to Arlington National Cemetery located in Virginia to donate his experience and time to install over 180 feet of new fencing that was coordinated by military officials and other volunteers from all over the United States. Continue reading From Arlington National Cemetery to Boston Getting Ready for the Holidays →

Your thoughts on the way it was handled?

If there was a bomb threat wouldn’t they want to evacuate? Why lock them in the classrooms?

Somerville Kennedy School was placed in a “Secure and Hold” due to a bomb threat made last week.

The Email That Was Sent to Parents:

Secure and Hold at Kennedy Continue reading Secure and Hold at Kennedy School Somerville Last Week →

Somerville parking spots are very scarce and hard to find especially on Broadway. Some restaurant owners like this one on Broadway is it’s own worst enemy where apparently the owner lacks the use of common sense and she is killing her own business.
Continue reading Outdoor Seating: The old saying “Cutting off one’s nose to spite one’s face” definitely applies here! →

Thank you to the good people of the Somerville DPW! Continue reading Somerville DPW Keeping The City Running →

Residential Breaking & Entering
24071523: On 11/14/24 at approximately 5:20 PM, Somerville Police responded to a residence on Warren Ave for report of a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated he left his residence and when he returned, noticed his door was damaged and a guitar was stolen.
Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Crime Log →

Boston, Mass. – (Nov. 25, 2024) – High School Quiz Show, GBH’s Emmy award-winning academic tournament for Massachusetts high schools, has announced the 17 teams that will compete on Season 16. The top 17 teams earned the highest scores on a written quiz at High School Quiz Show’s Super Sunday qualifying events at GBH in Brighton on Nov. 17 and on Nov. 18 at GBH’s sister station, New England Public Media in Springfield. A total of 65 high school teams from across the Commonwealth competed for a chance to join the High School Quiz Show bracket.
Continue reading 17 Massachusetts High Schools to Compete on Season 16 of High School Quiz Show →

By Bob Katzen

“I think it’s absolutely appropriate that there be enforcement and deportation of individuals who commit crime, including violent crime. That’s very, very important. We recognize it would be devastating if there were mass raids, here and across the country, that took out people who’ve been working in this country for a long time, who have families and kids here.”
—Gov. Healey on President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to deport hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants/undocumented immigrants by declaring a national emergency.

By Bob Katzen

Gov. Healey announced $3.2 million in Grants for Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities in Workforce to 29 organizations to train and place 514 apprentices across the state. The grants, which include contract renewals and new awards, leverage more than $2 million in state funding complemented by remaining support from federal funds to train apprentices in high growth industries like health care, manufacturing, clean energy and early childhood education.

By Bob Katzen

Gov. Healey signed into law a $3.9 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.”

By Bob Katzen

Gov. Healey signed into law climate/energy legislation that supporters say will make systemic changes to the state’s clean energy infrastructure which will help the state achieve its net zero emissions by 2050 goals, and also expand electric vehicle use and infrastructure, and protect residents and ratepayers.

By Bob Katzen

Following the presidential election, questions abound on many levels in Massachusetts about many federal policy priorities in healthcare, energy and immigration, bringing challenges on the state level. Will these priorities shift? Join MASSterList / State House News Service for a timely conversation on the potential impacts of the new administration on Wednesday, December 4 at the MCLE Conference Center (Downtown Crossing), 10 Winter Place, Boston. Networking 8 a.m., Program 9 a.m. to – 10:30 a.m.

By Bob Katzen

House 134-24, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of $500,000 for the Massachusetts Information Technology Center, a secure state office building in Chelsea that houses multiple state agencies, including IT-centric operations for the Department of Revenue, the Department of Criminal Justice Information Systems and the Firearm Records Bureau.

By Bob Katzen

The House 155-2, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of $1.1 million (reducing funding from $4.7 million to $3.6 million) for the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Starter Academy programs to be implemented at Massachusetts community colleges to benefit student populations identified by the department as having expressed a high level of interest in STEM majors and STEM careers but are underperforming on STEM academic assessments.

By Bob Katzen

House 133-24, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of the entire $2.4 million for grants to cities, towns and regional school districts for planning and implementing expanded learning time by making school days and/or school years longer.

Obituary

Ida (Colozzi) Ceraso – Of Somerville, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2024, at the age of 89. She was born in Gaeta, Italy to of the late Antonio and Palmira (DiMillie) Colozzi. 
 

OBITUARY OF RITA MARIE TAURO

Rita Marie (Braga) Tauro, a long-time resident of Burlington, passed away at home on the evening of Friday, November 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 79.  Rita endured numerous health issues after a hard-fought battle against pancreatic cancer.  Her strength and tenacity never failing throughout this long journey. 

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Come one, come all! 🛎️ It’ll be a fun time!

Also a “Live Online Facebook Auction” on a “Sleigh Full of Spirits” by yours truly!

Somerville Lions Club Christmas Party Luncheon Saturday, December 7th 12:00 noon-3:00pm located at 9 New Washington Street Somerville, MA.

Anyone can come. But no tickets at the door. So please call with your RSVP. For information Call Larry Murphy 617-913-5865
We have to give a headcount to the caterer.

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Please Join us For Toys for lLocal Children 2024!
December 7th, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the George Dilboy Post. There will be dinner, music and raffles. Tickets $20.00 . Continue reading 2024 Toys For Local Children Event →

Partnership with Hub Refrigeration expands Medford Wellington’s commercial refrigeration services to help businesses run uninterrupted
BOSTON, November 19, 2024 – To meet growing demand, Medford Wellington, a business continuity
company that has been providing New England-based enterprises with commercial services and
construction for almost 60 years, today announced the opening of its fifth location in Quincy, Mass. Continue reading Medford Wellington Expands Commercial Services with New Location in Massachusetts →

As unconscious as Biden seems to be, he sees the writing on the wall too! The Feds want the four local law partners , Sean O’Donovan, which they have already, they want Gino Flaherty, they want Joe Curtatone and Yes they want Marty Walsh!
Continue reading As Unconscious as Biden Seems He Sees Writing on Wall →

As I prepare my choice of favorite discussion topics of Political Corruption in which I plan to expose in this coming Thursday’s filming of “On Air with Billy Tauro”, and after the show is aired, you’ll be totally surprised of the names that will be mentioned on the show. And as always please understand that I will be reporting true facts, true occurrences, things that actually happened with nothing fabricated, nothing filtered and absolutely nothing held back.
Continue reading “On Air with Billy Tauro” →

By Bob Katzen

Gov. Healey hosted the first-ever Annual Youth Advisory Council Summit to engage young leaders on key priority issues.
The council consists of 60 young people who advise the Healey administration on critical issues impacting Massachusetts, such as civic engagement, education, climate, housing, mental health and youth violence. All members are appointed for a two-year term.
Continue reading YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETS WITH THE GOVERNOR →

By Bob Katzen

The Healey administration announced the launch of a new program that would provide a $2,000 tax credit to Massachusetts businesses that hire active members of the National Guard.

Supporters said the program aims to increase economic opportunities for members of the Guard and encourage more businesses to hire and retain them.
Continue reading TAX CREDIT FOR COMPANIES THAT HIRE NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS →

By Bob Katzen

The House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) and ten other state representatives are headed to Cuba, where part of their mission is to discuss the importance of investing in healthcare systems with public officials, hospital staff, researchers and charitable organizations.
Continue reading HOUSE MEMBERS TO VISIT CUBA →

By Bob Katzen

Gov. Healey signed into law legislation that would require health insurance companies to provide coverage for diagnostic examinations for breast cancer, digital breast tomosynthesis screening and medically necessary and appropriate screening with breast magnetic resonance imaging.
Continue reading BREAST CANCER SCREENINGS (H 4918) →

By Bob Katzen

The House 135-10, approved a new House rule that amends the current process by which the House appoints a private, independent auditing firm to audit the books of the House. Under the current rule 85A, the House business manager hires the company that will do the audit. Under the new rule 85A, the state auditor, currently Diana DiZoglio, would recommend a firm to conduct the audit and the business manager would hire that firm.
Continue reading CHANGE WHO APPOINTS THE FIRM TO AUDIT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (H 5105) →

By Bob Katzen

The House 128-17, approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey climate/energy legislation that supporters say will make systemic changes to the state’s clean energy infrastructure which will help the state achieve its net zero emissions by 2050 goals. They say it will also expand electric vehicle use and infrastructure and protect residents and ratepayers.
Continue reading CLEAN ENERGY AND CLIMATE (S 2967) →

By Bob Katzen

The House 137-8 and then 139-4, Senate 39-1, approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey a $3.9 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 $3.9 BILLION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE (H 5100) →

Obituary
Parker, John W. – Of Somerville, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024. He was 72.

Born in Hillsboro, Illinois, he was the beloved son of the late Melvin, Sr. and Anne (Ricci) Parker.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering John W. Parker →

Obituary

Deborah L. Grant (Van Stry), affectionately known as Debbie, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 76 years old. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Deborah L. Grant (Van Stry) →

SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville is seeking a new member to join the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust (SAHT) in a volunteer role. This vacancy is for a representative of a Somerville nonprofit organization whose primary mission is affordable housing. If you’re passionate about advancing affordable housing in our community, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.
Continue reading Join the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust →

Obituary
Eleanor C. (Willwerth) Caven – Of Medford, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the age of 86. She was born in Boston to the late Robert and Margaret (Doherty) Willwerth.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Eleanor C. (Willwerth) Caven →

A 3% surcharge will boost funding for affordable housing, open space, historic preservation projects,
and more

Continue reading Somerville Community Votes to Increase Community Preservation Act Funding →

The Saga Returns…or as Bugs Bunny would say, What’s up Doc!!#$. Sounds like A Barton Brawl

AND, watch free (you actually pay for a seat n your home taxes) in person or ZOOM the City Council every two week Tues meeting…yes, you will think you are on a movie set often entering the Chambers as it was wild and wiley last week again! Continue reading As The City of Medford Turns….News ’bout Town →

Gobble, Gobble,Gobble them up! They are here. The MEDFORD LIONS CLUB is hosting its 8th popular, stuffing, raffle filled Turkey Raffle! The buffet is on THUR, NOV 21 AT The Fireman’s Club, Salem St Medford, 6:30 pm. Buffet, only $20, raffles $5 or 3/$12! Continue reading As The City of Medford Turns….News ’bout Town →

Obituary
Mary Ann Carroll, of Arlington and formerly of Somerville, passed away on November 14, 2024, she was 82. Born and raised in Somerville Mary was the cherished daughter of the late Shirley R. (Smith) and George Allen Carroll. A graduate of Somerville High School, she proudly served in the Peace Corps. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Mary Ann Carroll →

Obituary
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steve Pierre, a loving son, devoted father, and loyal friend. Born on October 29, 1987 , Steve grew up in North Cambridge where he developed a deep love for his city, family and friends. Steve left this world far too soon, but his spirit, legacy, and the countless lives he touched will live on forever.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Steve Pierre →

SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City’s Public Space and Urban Forestry (PSUF) Division, is announcing the release of the Civic Space Design Guide, that provides a framework for developers and municipalities to collaborate to create Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS) that serve and welcome all Somerville residents and visitors. Continue reading City of Somerville Unveils First-of-Its-Kind Guide to Transforming Private Land into Public Spaces →

On Monday, November 11, some of our Officers were able to participate in the Mystic Learning Center’s Veterans Appreciation Breakfast. Over the last several years our Officers have been building a relationship with the children of the Mystic Learning Center. Continue reading Somerville Police Officers Participate in Mystic Learning Center’s Veterans Appreciation Breakfast →

Every Thursday night is The Bull 101.7 Country Night at Goodnight Johnny’s Restaurant and Music Bar at 154 Cambridge St. in Burlington.
Continue reading Tonight Goodnight Johnny’s Restaurant and Music Bar →

Existing Building: The former Winter Hill Laundromat at 483 Broadway, Somerville, MA, which has remained vacant and neglected since a fire destroyed it nearly a decade ago.

Proposed Building Design: Architect Tavis Babbitt’s rendering of the proposed new building for Woody’s Liquors at 483 Broadway, a modern and revitalized structure that aims to replace the long-abandoned laundromat.

By Sasha Wood

November 13th, 2024

In a city that praises small businesses as the backbone of the community, the reality for John Wood, a business owner of 35 years, tells a different story. For nearly three years, he has faced relentless regulatory obstacles in his effort to relocate his liquor store from 523 Broadway to 483 Broadway, on the border of Somerville and Medford. The building at 483 Broadway, once the Winter Hill Laundromat, has sat vacant for almost a decade after a fire. Wood envisions transforming this abandoned property into a modern, welcoming store, but his journey has been anything but straightforward. What should have been a routine relocation has become a lesson in how local bureaucracy can derail even the best-laid plans. His story reflects struggles that many in the community understand all too well: trying to improve the neighborhood while battling a system that often seems indifferent to those it’s supposed to support. Continue reading Bureaucracy on Broadway: Woody’s Liquors’ Uphill Battle →

November 12th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online Screenshot 2024-11-12 at 2.11.57 AM Continue reading November 12th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online →

By Bob Katzen

“We are excited to announce over $4.5 million for eleven cities and towns as part of the first round of funding of the fiscal year 2025 Complete Streets Funding Program. These grant awards will assist municipalities with the implementation of Complete Streets projects, which will greatly improve safety, connectivity and access for all roadway users. We look forward to working together with local leaders as they begin planning and implementing their projects.” 
— Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt announcing the awarding more than $4.5 million to some cities and towns for the Complete Streets Funding Program to fund local multimodal infrastructure projects that improve travel for pedestrians, public transit users, bicyclists and people using other forms of transportation. Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES On Beacon Hill →

By Bob Katzen

Official results are final election results that have been certified by local city and town clerks and submitted to the secretary of state’s office which reviews them and then publishes them on its website.

QUESTION #1 (approved 71.6 percent to 28.4 percent) asked voters if they approved of a proposed law that would allow the state auditor to audit the Legislature. Continue reading Official Results On Election Ballot Questions →

By Bob Katzen

The House 154-2, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of $2 million (reducing funding from $3.3 million to $1.3 million) for a program to increase student participation and performance in advanced placement courses, particularly among underserved populations, to prepare students for college and career success in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and English.
Continue reading $2 MILLION FOR INCREASING PARTICIPATION IN ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES (H 4800) →

By Bob Katzen

The House 154-4, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of the entire $250,000 for a competitive grant program to school districts to support the implementation of financial literacy standards for students in kindergarten through grade 12.
Continue reading $250,000 FOR FINANCIAL LITERACY (H 4800) →

By Bob Katzen

The House 135-23, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of the entire $1.5 million for the operation of a grant program for best lending practices, first-time homeowner counseling for nontraditional loans and at least ten foreclosure education centers.
Continue reading $1.5 MILLION FOR BEST LENDING PRACTICES AND FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS (H 4800) →

Obituary

Peter E. Hughes, a lifelong resident of Somerville, passed away suddenly on November 2, 2024, at the age of 61. Born in Brookline and raised in Somerville, he was the cherished son of the late Patricia (McGreal) and Peter J. Hughes.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Peter E. Hughes →

Obituary
Sandra (Miano) Morrissey formerly of Arlington and Winchester, Ma passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024 at the age of 79 after a long and courageous battle with dementia. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Sandra (Miano) Morrissey →

Paid snow shoveling program pairs teens with senior homeowners and homeowners with disabilities
for shoveling assistance

SOMERVILLE– The 2024/25 Somerville Teen Shoveling Program, a paid opportunity for youth to help local
seniors and homeowners with disabilities after a snowstorm, is currently accepting applications.

Continue reading Sign Up Today for Somerville’s Teen Snow Shoveling Program →

Obituary

Kathleen M. White of Medford passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Alan White and a loving mother to Allyson White of Newton, Christopher White and Jill Kronberg of Cambridge, and Jeff White of Woburn. Kathleen was a dear sister to Patricia Lenehan and her husband Bret, and a cherished grandmother to Oliver Kronberg-White. She was also a beloved aunt to Brittany Gantz, Maria, and Daniel White. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Kathleen M. White →

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Review by Joe Viglione
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The interesting thing about this marvelous CD package is that you see the contributing artists in a different light. Billie Joe Royal, resplendent in “Down in the Boondocks” guitar riffs here imitates Dylan’s voice in “These Are Not My People,” https://youtu.be/Xm-kjyTrosc introducing listeners to non-hit songs that they may not have heard before. Boondoicks was written by the great Joe South and has Royal sounding like Gene Pitney. Continue reading CD Title He Took Us By Storm Bear Records →

October 21, 2024
Elected Officials
City of Somerville
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville, Ma 02145

Re: Veteran War Memorial and Monuments

Dear Elected Officials and Staff,
We are writing to you as concerned veteran citizens regarding the state of the war memorials dedicated to our city’s veterans. In 2019 monuments on Central Hill were removed and relocated to storage allowing for the construction of the Somerville High School. This includes memorial cannons, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Civil War Memorial to mention a few. Continue reading Letter to the City of Somerville: RE Veteran War Memorial and Monuments →

SOMERVILLE– Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville’s Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) invite you to a virtual community meeting to learn more about a proposed Rental Continue reading Somerville Invited to Learn More About New Ordinance to Help Renters Access Benefits of Green Energy Upgrades Wednesday, November 20 Proposed ordinance brings greater energy efficiency, affordability, and more to renters →

Obituary
Patricia A West Of Arlington, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday evening after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was 78 years old.

Loving mother of Scott and Deborah Smith of Chelmsford, Paul Smith and Kerry of Rochester, NH, William “Billy” Smith of Arlington, Donald Quinn of Arlington. Stepsister of Mark C. Killam. Stepmother of Donna Quinn of Somerville.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Patricia A West →

By Sharon Deyeso

The words so remind me of the message movie, back appx 30 years, The Point. The young boy was a bit different cause everyone in town had a Point on their head ( and thought they mentally had one) but him, adorable Oblio. More than ALL in life who are asked “Get the point?,” “Do you get it?”. He became unique, bullied, but emerged! It is OK to speak up…if you do, your are not odd or weird, but rather common sense with a Voice. I see the men and women who crafted a dynamic paper. Continue reading As Medford Turns:This Is The Place and These are The People →

Obituary
Rita T. Lodi, age 100, a lifelong resident of Somerville, died on November 10, 2024 at Meadow Green Nursing Home in Waltham. She was born on Feb. 26, 1924 during a snowstorm in her family’s apartment near the railroad tracks on Garden Court in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Rita T. Lodi →

Friends, supporters, and all who have been part of this journey,

While the results of this election may not have turned out in our favor, I want to take this moment to express my deepest gratitude to every single one of you who supported me throughout this campaign. Continue reading A Message From Billy Tauro →

By William Tauro

Tonight I had the absolute extreme honor of being invited to the 56TH ANNUAL NATIONAL / MASSACHUSETTS ITALIAN AMERICAN POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION AWARDS DINNER as an honored guest by my longtime good friend Former Somerville Police Chief Thomas Pasquarello who was also the recipient of the 2024 Saint Michael The Archangel Award and who is being honored tonight as well as for many other recipients of local police officer heroism awards duly deserved at the Sons of Italy in Watertown! Former state police colonel and chief of MIT police John DiFava was the master of ceremonies and he absolutely did do a great job as always honoring these heros! He actually did a grand slam and hit it out of the ballpark!What a true privilege it was! Continue reading Former Somerville Police Chief Thomas Pasquarello a local American Hero →

NANCY PITTENGER Obituary

PITTENGER, Nancy (Leyne) Of Jackson, NH and Melrose, October 20, 2024, at age 78. Beloved wife of Fred Pittenger, with whom she shared 48 years of marriage. Devoted mother of Richard Pittenger and his wife, Kerbey Smith of Driftwood, TX. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering NANCY (Leyne) PITTENGER →

PSA: iPhone Package Thefts
Residents who order iPhones are advised to request that their package require a signature (and plan to have someone home to receive the package) or to ship it to a secure location such as a store for later pickup. Continue reading Somerville Police Department Crime PSA: iPhone Package Thefts →

November 4th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (1) Continue reading November 4th, 2024 The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online →

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We’re almost down to the final stretch! Let’s do this!

Please tell at least 10 to 15 of your friends, relatives, coworkers and neighbors to call, text, post, share and to please vote for William “Billy” Tauro on November 5th or sooner!We’re all counting on you! 🙏 Continue reading William “Billy” Tauro on November 5Th →

By Bob Katzen

“We are asking for the ability to form a committee to start a captive insurance plan or start a plan that would allow us to get assistance to fix these foundations. We are mirroring a plan that’s already in place and working in the state of Connecticut. They’ve replaced over 1,000 homes. They use a $1 a month surcharge on homeowners’ policies, no more than $12 a year. The first year alone, if we were able to put that together in Massachusetts, we’d raise close to $22 million.” Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES On Beacon Hill →

By Bob Katzen
Gov. Healey announced the awarding of federal funds to 56 nonprofits that are at heightened risk of an extremist attack in the Bay State.
Continue reading $7.8 MILLION TO ENHANCE SECURITY AT NONPROFITS →

By Bob Katzen

The Healey administration announced $24.6 million in grants to 163 Massachusetts food system enterprises to help sustain Massachusetts’ food production and distribution sectors.
Continue reading $24.6 MILLION TO IMPROVE FOOD SECURITY AND RESILIENCY →

By Bob Katzen

Acting United States Attorney Joshua Levy appointed Assistant United States Attorney Lucy Sun as the District Election Officer who will oversee the handling of election day criminal complaints, threats of violence to election officials or staff and election fraud efforts.
Continue reading APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY TO OVERSEE ELECTION DAY PROBLEMS →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate approved and sent to the House legislation that would require health insurance companies to provide coverage for the treatment of Down syndrome through speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and applied behavior analysis services.
Continue reading DOWN SYNDROME (S 617) →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate approved and sent to the House a bill that would require health insurance companies to provide coverage for diagnostic examinations for breast cancer, digital breast tomosynthesis screening and medically necessary and appropriate screening with breast magnetic resonance imaging.
Continue reading BREAST CANCER SCREENINGS (H 4918) →

By Bob Katzen

The House 156-2, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of $300,000 (reducing funding from $2 million to $1.7 million) for the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership to maintain and promote manufacturing as an integral part of the economy, and for programs designed to assist small and mid-sized manufacturing companies.
Continue reading $300,000 FOR THE MASSACHUSETTS MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP (H 4800) →

By Bob Katzen

The House 134-24, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of $750,000 (reducing funding from $1 million to $250,000) for the Transformative Development Fund which is designed to accelerate economic development in focused districts that are walkable and have dense environments; and that have the potential to attract investment, inspire a wave of growth and transform Gateway Cities and beyond. Continue reading $750,000 FOR THE TRANSFORMATIVE DEVELOPMENT FUND (H 4800) →

By Bob Katzen

House 133-25, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of the entire $2.5 million for a prison program to treat prisoners, suffering from serious mental illness, with clinically appropriate long-acting injectable medications. Continue reading $2.5 MILLION FOR PROGRAMS TO TREAT PRISONERS SUFFERING FROM MENTAL ILLNESS (H 4800) →

Open House Will Showcase Efforts to Reduce Flooding, Maintain Water Quality, and Improve Safety
on City Streets

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 4 Councilor Jesse Clingan, and City staff invite you to an open house
to learn more about flood relief and water quality improvement efforts planned for Winter Hill, Ten Hills, and the surrounding neighborhood. Continue reading Join the Mystic River Outfall and Sewer Separation Community Open House on Wednesday, November 13 →

Memorial park and wall honoring Sergeant Henry Hansen, the armed services and permeable features
for storm resilience among new features

SOMERVILLE– Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 5 City Councilor Naima Sait, and Director of Veterans
Services Jerome Thomas invite the Somerville community to join a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Henry Hansen Park on Thursday, November 7, at 9 a.m. The new park includes a memorial wall and plaques honoring Sgt. Henry Hansen and main branches
of the armed services, a seating wall, water bottle filler, native landscape plantings, and more.
Continue reading Somerville Community Invited to Henry Hansen Park Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, November 7 →

Why people choose William “Billy” Tauro over Maria Curtatone.
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SOMERVILLE – At the direction of Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the City’s Capital Projects Division is leading efforts to repair Somerville City Hall’s clock tower and install a new slate roof as well as new rubber roofing around the clock tower. These repairs will help protect the structure and architectural details of the City’s history city hall (originally construction in 1852).
Continue reading Repairs to Somerville City Hall Clock Tower and Roof Begin Saturday, November, 2 →

Burlington News Weekly endorses William “Billy” Tauro for Southern Middlesex County Registrar of Deed Continue reading Burlington News Weekly Endorses William “Billy” Tauro for Southern Middlesex County Registrar of Deed →

Somerville/Medford News Weekly endorses William “Billy” Tauro for Southern Middlesex County Registrar of Deeds
Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Endorses William “Billy” Tauro for Southern Middlesex County Registrar of Deeds →

Malden News Weekly Endorses William “Billy” Tauro for Southern Middlesex County Registrar of Deeds Continue reading Malden News Weekly Endorses William “Billy” Tauro for Southern Middlesex County Registrar of Deeds →

Modern Cop Magazine Boston endorses William “Billy” Tauro for Southern Middlesex County Registrar of Deeds Continue reading Modern Cop Magazine Boston endorses William “Billy” Tauro for Southern Middlesex County Registrar of Deeds →

Somerville/Medford News Weekly endorses William “Billy” Tauro for Southern Middlesex County Registrar of Deeds Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly endorses William “Billy” Tauro for Southern Middlesex County Registrar of Deeds →

Boston News Group endorses William “Billy” Tauro for Southern Middlesex County Registrar of Deeds Continue reading Boston News Group endorses William “Billy” Tauro for Southern Middlesex County Registrar of Deeds →

Dear Editor and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,

My source has told me the corruption, Bullying and abuse of power is so terrible that employees actually get physically sick at work and sometimes have to throw up in the bathrooms or go home early because Maria Curtatone’s treatment of people is so abominable and disgusting……Maria goes in to work and looks like she stayed up all night smoking Crack……her makeup smeared all over her face, wearing dirty sneakers and yoga pants…..very professional…..

A quote from an employee: Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Middlesex County Register of Deeds Maria Curtatone Mistreating Employees →

Photo:Suspect Ron Craven

By News Staff

Think twice before you post something stupid and think that you’re invisible and invincible!

For over two years William Tauro, his family and campaign staff were dealing with two cyber terrorist who were threatening and harassing Tauro and his family online and on certain social media platforms and online news websites to interfere with his election campaign and more important he was harassing Tauro’s family including his wife, his children, his nine grandchildren and his campaign staff, but they took it too far! It continued for over 2 1/2 years until Tauro contacted federal authorities and the Somerville Police Department. Continue reading Southern Middlesex Register of Deeds Candidate William “Billy” Tauro, Family and Staff Threatened Online, Suspect Arraigned Trial By Jury Date Set →

Click on link below to read October 29th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online October 29th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (2) 2 Continue reading October 29th, 2024 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online →

Obituary

Mr. Henry Augusto Maciel, a lifelong Somerville resident, passed away on Thursday, October 24th he was 91. Born and raised in Somerville, he was the son of the late Jose A. and Mary D. (Soares) Maciel. A graduate of Somerville High School, Henry worked for the Somerville Public School System as a custodian and retired following many years of service.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Henry Augusto Maciel →

Obituary

Geraldine M. Enos (Deveau), a beloved lifelong resident of Somerville, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving children. She was 97 years young.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Geraldine M. Enos (Deveau) →

By Bob Katzen

QUESTION 4: LIMITED LEGALIZATION AND REGULATION OF CERTAIN NATURAL PSYCHEDELIC SUBSTANCES
Continue reading BALLOT QUESTIONS – Here is an in depth look at Questions 4 and 5 that will be decided directly by the voters on the November 5th ballot →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 38-2, approved and sent to the House climate/energy legislation that supporters say will make systemic changes to the state’s clean energy infrastructure that will help the state achieve its net zero emissions by 2050 goals. They say it will also expand electric vehicle use and infrastructure and protect residents and ratepayers. A House-Senate conference committee drafted the compromise version to resolve the differences in the competing versions approved by the House and Senate earlier this year.
Continue reading CLEAN ENERGY AND CLIMATE (S 2967) →

SOMERVILLE– Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is announcing that the City of Somerville’s Community, Help,
Outreach, and Recovery (COHR) unit of Somerville Police Department and the Somerville Prevention Services division of Health and Human Services will host two National Prescription Drug Take Back Day locations on Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. at
220 Washington Street and 6 Newbury Street.
Continue reading Somerville Participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day →

Lifelong Somerville Resident Larry Mulrey’s grandson Sean Wright posing with Bruin’s mascot and who happens to be somerville‘s biggest fan of the Boston Bruins! Continue reading Sean Wright Somerville’s Biggest Boston Bruins Fan →