Somerville’s OPENAIR Circus will offer its 39th year of summer classes in circus skills beginning June 27, running through August 7. This year in-person classes will be at Lou Ann David Park on Broadway near Teele Square, in 55 minute time slots Tuesday through Thursday from 4:30-7:30.
Continue reading Somerville OPENAIR Circus classes return!
This letter is addressed to Mr. Billy Tauro
I am writing you to express my disgust since the recent fight on highland Ave where one of our children
was shot with a bb gun. You should officially lead a investigate into this call and find out why the
police chief don’t have police in our schools. I have a life long bond with Somerville and know a lot of
what goes on behind the scenes about the politics in the city. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: The City of Somerville In Jeopardy
Mr. Billy Tauro
I am hoping you investigate or send this issue to the appropriate agency. I voted for you last time and hope you run again.
Why do Ward Councilors William Burley and Charlotte Kelly have a vote for approving the police budget when they are directly affiliated and founders or co-founders of the Defund Police Organization? Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Conflicts of Interest & Corruption In Somerville
Mark Stern
About three years ago a young woman from Japan, living away from her friends and family in the USA while studying as an undergraduate at U. Mass. Boston, walked by my family’s yard from her apartment two houses down the street. She stopped to say hello over the fence to my two dogs (a Siberian Husky named, “Isis, I Had The Name Before They Did, Have No Goddesses Before Me” and a Golden Retriever named “Roxanne”) who were hanging out and playing in the yard. Continue reading Sayonara: A Covid Story
Celebrate Pride in Somerville this June at the City’s annual flag raising and Big Gay Dance Party.
First, please join Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Public School Gender and Sexuality Alliances (GSAs) on Wednesday, June 1, at 3 p.m. to raise the Pride flag in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month and LGBTQ+ Youth Pride. The ceremony will take place on the City Hall concourse, 93 Highland Avenue. Continue reading Celebrate Pride with Somerville’s Annual Flag Raising & Big Gay Dance Party
The City’s Adopt-A-Tree program has officially launched. Newly planted trees can be found around Somerville, and now they need your help. Look for the colorful “Adopt Me!” tags and scan the QR code or visit tinyurl.com/somervilletree to find a tree in your neighborhood and go through the steps to adopt it. Continue reading Somerville Adopt-A-Tree Program
MEDFORD – Today at approximately 12:30 a.m. a National Grid employee, who was working at a worksite on Salem Street, was electrocuted and later died. The incident was reported by a Medford Police officer who was assigned to work the detail at the site. Continue reading Statement on Fatal Electrocution in Medford
On Monday, May 23, Somerville Police responded to 101 Highland Avenue for a report of a fight. When police arrived they were informed that two juvenile males were on the sidewalk after dismissal of nearby Somerville High School when they were approached by a group of other juveniles. Continue reading Somerville Police Investigating BB Gun Shooting Incident
Join us and East Somerville Main Streets on Sunday, June 5th, 2-6pm (rain date June 12) on Broadway between Kensington and Pennsylvania Ave. Can’t wait to see you there! 🎉
Check out some of our vendors and activities! RSVP to our event page for updates✨ https://fb.me/e/2f26p9zyw Continue reading Kicking off the SomerStreets season with CARNAVAL!
Join us Saturday, June 11th, (Rain date June 18) at Union Square Plaza.
Join us for a free, outdoor dance party for all LGBTQ+ individuals and allies! Come celebrate Pride month in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville’s Big Gay Dance Party 2022
“Angel Primrose” went missing on 05/23/22 in the area of Columbus Ave. Continue reading Somerville-MISSING CAT!
Be prepared and stay informed about overdose prevention. Somerville Prevention, Somerville Police Department’s Community Outreach, Help & Recovery (COHR) team, the Somerville Homeless Coalition and Fenway Health will host two distribution events today, Tuesday, May 24, & Tuesday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Statue Park in Davis Square. Resources include Narcan, fentanyl test strips, and face shields for rescue breathing. Overdose prevention training will also be available at both events. Continue reading Be prepared and stay informed about overdose prevention
Click on link below to read May 24th, 2022 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online May 24th, 2022 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (1)
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Medford Chief of Police Jack Buckley have confirmed an ongoing investigation into the death of Barbara Novaes, 61 of Medford who was located in an enclosed area outside her home on Emery Street on Monday morning.
Continue reading Investigation into Death of Medford Woman Underway
Open Letter to Mayor Ballantyne and Somerville City Council:
I write to ask if you would kindly reconsider your support to build a PSB at 90 Washington Street and instead find a more suitable land parcel next door to your home, or your place of employment or your house of worship. Please accept my apologies as it seems like everyone in your Planning Department thinks this is such a great idea. The Cobble Hill residents do not.
Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Open Letter to Mayor Ballantyne and Somerville City Council
By City of Somerville
Conway Park reopens this Friday! After five years of remediation and renovation, Conway is back with major recreational and environmental improvements, like a new athletic field and splash pad, 64 new native trees, better drainage, and much more. Join us May 27 at 11 a.m. for a ribbon cutting to celebrate. Continue reading Conway Park Reopens Friday After Five Years
PHILLION, Margaret M. (Collins) – Of Brockton formerly of Somerville, May 20, 2022.
Beloved wife of Francis Phillion. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Margaret M. Phillion
The City of Somerville and Fenway Health invite you to a virtual community forum to discuss a local supervised consumption site (SCS) on Wednesday, June 1, at 6 p.m. This forum will discuss what SCSs are, what the need is in Somerville, and ongoing efforts to explore establishing an SCS. This is an opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and share feedback.
Continue reading Somerville-Supervised Consumption Site Virtual Forum, June 1
By Joe Viglione
Musician Greg Paquette introduced me to disc jockey Lou Spinnazola’s show on Camup. The program, the Spin Room, is moving to Mixclound beginning Monday, May 30, 2022. This interview conducted Sunday 5/22/22.
The Spin Room now on Mixcloud starting Monday May 30, 2022.
JV: Lou, how long have you been in radio?
Continue reading A Talk with DJ Lou Spinnazola of The Spin Room Hotline to the Underground Interviews Lou Spin!
SOMERVILLE, Mass. – The City of Somerville Police Department and the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office will partner to host the Somerville gun buyback initiative Saturday, June18, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Somerville Department of Public Works Yard located at 1 Franey Road. The regional initiative includes several communities in the Middlesex county over the past couple of years. The focus is on providing residents with a safe and secure way of removing unwanted firearms from their homes. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Somerville Will Participate in Regional Gun Buy Back Initiative 2022
The SPD tries to embody the community it serves by staffing a diverse group of officers who combined share many years of police experience. Continue reading Somerville Police Department News Updates
Michael V. Hogan, a lifelong Somerville resident, passed away suddenly on May 11, 2022, he was 47.
Born in Somerville he was the cherished son of of Judith Hogan-White and Robert W White of Nashua, NH.
He was the father of Jarrod Hogan and Kiley Hogan and the late Cayden Michael Hogan Grace and step father of Katelyn and Casey Delaney who he loved very much. Nephew of Debbie Hogan Vicente and Joe Vicente. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Michael V. Hogan
By Arthur Moore
This is incredible. No Memorial day parade due to covid. We had porchfest with covid and about to have an East Somerville part with covid. So, what gives with our elected officials and these ridiculous decisions. Continue reading Somerville Showing Their Lack of Respect for Our Veterans
By Bob Katzen
“As Massachusetts motorists are on the verge of paying six dollars a gallon for gasoline, Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka should reconsider their thoughts that suspending the state gas tax is a gimmick. Instead, they should address suspending the gas tax and cutting other taxes to help middle class Massachusetts taxpayers keep more of their hard-earned money.”
— Paul Craney, spokesman for the Mass Fiscal Alliance Continue reading THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL
By Bob Katzen
The Baker Administration announced that 300,000 low-income workers will each receive $500 under the second round of the COVID-19 Essential Employee Premium Pay Program that was part of the American Rescue Plan Act approved by the Legislature in December 2021. The administration was given the power and flexibility to implement the program and announced last week that these round two checks will be mailed out soon.
Continue reading $500 PAYMENTS TO 330,000 ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME WORKERS
By Bob Katzen
Stuck in the Bills in Third Reading Committee since approved by the House on Dec. 30, 2021, is a bill that would amend current law that imposes up to a 7-year prison sentence and/or $5,000 fine for a first offense of animal cruelty and a 10-year prison sentence and/or $10,000 fine for a second offense. Continue reading RAISE FINES FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY
By Bob Katzen
The Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government held a virtual hearing on legislation that would allow cities, towns and water or wastewater districts to impose “reasonable” fees that would be used only to remedy/offset impacts that water withdrawals and discharges have on the natural environment. Continue reading ALLOW CITIES AND TOWN TO IMPOSE WATER FEES
By Bob Katzen
The House 155-0, approved and sent to the Senate a $5 billion bill that borrows money for hundreds of projects—the majority involving maintenance and modernization projects of buildings—many of which are decades old. The House added $125 million during consideration of the package. A key provision imposes a five-year moratorium on any prison or jail construction in Massachusetts.
By Bob Katzen
The House 29-126, rejected an amendment that would require that a public hearing be held prior to the signing of an agreement between a host city or town and a marijuana business. Continue reading PUBLIC MEETING BEFORE LICENSING (H 4791)
By Bob Katzen
The House 155-0, approved a bill that makes changes in the cannabis industry including a section that would require the state to put its tax and licensing revenue from the sales of marijuana revenue into a newly created Social Equity Trust Fund to provide grants and loans, including forgivable and no-interest loans, designed to assist entrepreneurs and businesses from communities disproportionately harmed by the decades of marijuana prohibition. Continue reading MARIJUANA LAWS (H 4791)
An MBTA bus leaves a station at night with MBTA logo and Better Bus Network logo
The MBTA has been working on a Bus Network Redesign to improve service for the people who depend on it most. They are proposing some major changes to reimagine bus service and more equitably serve the region. This week, they published a draft of what the new network could look like. Continue reading MBTA Proposes Bus Network Changes
The orange Conway Park building with white lettering
After years of remediation and renovation, Conway Park (550 Somerville Ave.) will open in its entirety on Friday, May 27. Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Ward 2 Councilor J.T. Scott will mark the occasion with a ribbon cutting that morning at 11 a.m. Continue reading Somerville-Conway Park Reopens May 27
SomerStreets: Carnaval returns to East Somerville with free activities and entertainment on Sunday, June 5, from 2 to 6 p.m. (rain date: June 12). Enjoy an opening parade, interactive games and activities, an artisan market, live music on three stages, and food from many of your favorite neighborhood restaurants. Head to Broadway between McGrath and Pennsylvania Ave. to join the fun. Continue reading SomerStreets: Carnaval Returns to East Somerville
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Boston metro region this Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22, and community members are urged to take precautions. High temperatures and significant humidity are expected both days. Continue reading Stay Safe in the Heat This Weekend
Open Positions: Five
Term: Three years
The City of Somerville seeks five members for the Mayor’s Appointments Advisory Committee (AAC), and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. Continue reading Somerville Appointments Advisory Committee Seeks New Members
Run Medford — McGillivray Gives Back to Medford
Inaugural Run Medford Road Race set for Sunday, September 18, 2022
Medford, MA (May 18, 2022) – Former Medford, MA, resident Dave McGillivray, race director of the Boston Marathon and president/founder of DMSE Sports, will be coming back to his roots to celebrate and memorialize his connection to his hometown. Continue reading New Partnership: Run Medford — McGillivray Gives Back to Medford
LIVE IN PERSON networking, free appetizers, business card drawing & cash bar in a fun, relaxed environment that is one of Somerville’s leading Dining & Nightlife destinations!
Continue reading Somerville Chamber of Commerce After Hours: American Flatbread
Dear Community, Students, Parents, and Guardians,
On Friday, youth in our City rallied for peace including calling for safety from gun violence and the impacts of racism in all of its forms. It was an act of both frustration and hope, of both concern and determination organized by youth involved with the nonprofit Teen Empowerment. Many of us went, and we were impressed and moved.
Continue reading SOMERVILLE OPEN LETTER: Joint Message and Resources Following Shooting in Buffalo, NY
This Memorial Day, the City of Somerville will host a ceremony of remembrance to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while in service to our country. Continue reading Somerville Memorial Day Ceremony Set for May 30
Ceremony Will Be Recorded and Aired on Medford Community Media
Volunteers Sought for Placing Flags at Veterans’ Gravesites
Medford’s traditional Memorial Day Ceremony at Oak Grove Cemetery will be held on May 30th.
Continue reading Memorial Day Ceremonies Planned in Medford
The City of Medford is currently accepting applications from Medford residents to serve on one of many City Boards & Commissions.
Residents who are interested in serving on any of the boards and commissions below should complete the Board and Commission Interest Form available at http://www.medfordma.org/boards. Completed forms should be submitted via email to, Continue reading Medford-CITY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS SEEKING RESIDENTS TO FILL VACANCIES
Open Positions: Two
Term: Five years
The Somerville Housing Authority (SHA) Board of Commissioners seeks two new members, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. These positions do not have to be filled by SHA residents, but SHA residents are encouraged to apply. Continue reading Somerville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Seeks Two Members
Mary Ellen (Moriarty) Ward, of Somerville, formerly of Kenmare,Co. Kerry, Ireland, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by love and family on May 19, 2022. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Mary Ellen (Moriarty) Ward
NEW RELEASE, June 2022:
The new novel by Timothy Gager, Joe the Salamander
“Gager both invokes psychological insight and mocks its blindness. He imagines an autistic child’s coming of age, both through and out side the child’s eyes. From infancy, Joe “thinks” articulately, but rarely speaks, and his understanding of the world of Not Me is wry and sensitive, somewhat like Faulkner’s Benjy’s. Continue reading The new novel by Timothy Gager, Joe the Salamander
Ok here’s the best one yet!
Someone asks if there will be a parade – No Covid 19 precautions.
Same city right ???? Continue reading Letter from the Editor: “No Memorial Day Parade” WELCOME TO THE NEW SOMERVILLE
On Memorial Day, the City will host its annual ceremony of remembrance to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while in service to our country. Continue reading Somerville Memorial Day Annual Ceremony of Remembrance
Brianna’s Cafe 393 medford st Somerville MA 02145 open 6am to 3pm Continue reading Grand Opening of Brianna’s Cafe in Somerville
Get your tickets today. It’s going to be a great show with a fabulous homemade Italian dinner! Continue reading Joey Chiarenza’s Tribute to Frank Sinatra
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Last week a family member of a Somerville High School called the school and asked the school if they can give their daughter a ride home because they had a family emergency. The school had a police officer pick up the daughter at Somerville High to give the daughter a ride home after requested by the girl’s family. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: What Has Somerville Become as a Society?
Obituary
Bryan Frederick Caruso
Bryan F. Caruso, 42, a resident of Pembroke for the past 7 years, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 16, 2022 at Concord Hospital in Concord. He was born on October 9, 1979 in Laconia, the son of Frederick A. Jr. and Cheri M. (Shepard) Caruso. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Bryan Frederick Caruso
Advertise in the Somerville/Medford News Weekly for Only $25 Week (617)293-2016 and Get Noticed!
“Somerville’s Most Widely Read Newspaper!” Continue reading Advertise in the Somerville/Medford News Weekly for Only $25 Week (617)293-2016
Photos by Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn‘s Facebook site
Medford firefighter promotions! Deputy Tom Brennan, Lieutenant Michael Richard, Lieutenant Christopher J. Jenke and Captain Vincent A. Marcellino, III. Thank you all for your continued service and dedication to the people of Medford! Continue reading Medford Firefighter Promotions
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Here is a letter sent to the mayor concerning 90 Washington St. City Plan
Dear Ms. Spencer:
Thank you for forwarding Mayor Ballantyne’s invitation to meet with the Cobble Hill residents on May 25 at 10:00 AM. I will encourage all Cobble Hill residents to attend. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: 90 Washington St. City Plan
Click on link below to read May 17th, 2022 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
May 17th, 2022 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (1) (1) 2
River City Construction | Home Remodeling Services (704)241-2043
Remodeling * Siding * Painting * Decks * Additions and More! Continue reading River City Construction | Home Remodeling Services (704)241-2043
The following is a summary of the details related to this incident.
On Sunday, May 15, 2022, I, Officer David Ruf, was in full-uniform and assigned to marked cruiser East-1, for the Somerville Police Department. At approximately 12:16 A.M., Officer P. Canty (East-4) and I were dispatched to the area of Artisan Way and Grand Union Blvd for a drunk male. It should be noted that Officers Pasqualino and Lorenti (Sector East) dealt with this same party a short time earlier (#22026794) Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: (A&B Public Employee, Disorderly, Deface Property, Assault, Resisting Arrest)
Security / Conciencia Personal Needed For All
Shifts In Medford Area Contact Number 781-953-8358
EVENTS
Bingo – Tuesdays at Ralph & Jenny Center starting at 10:00 a.m. and Thursdays at Holland Street starting at 10:00 a.m. Lunch available following Bingo. RSVP to Debby Higgins by calling 617-625-6600, ext. 2321 or email Debby at DHiggins@Somervillema.gov Continue reading Somerville COA Press & Organizational Outreach for 5-10-2022
The Somerville Planning Board seeks one full member and one alternate member, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. A background in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, urban planning, and/or land-use law is beneficial but not required. Applicants should be interested in job creation, affordable housing development, and open space and multimodal transportation strategies. Continue reading Somerville Planning Board Seeks Two Members
The City of Somerville, Somerville Community Corporation (SCC), Boynton Yards, and USQ are hosting a job and resource fair to connect residents with local employers and opportunities. Continue reading Somerville Job & Resource Fair, May 26
Open Positions: One alternate
Term: Four years
The City of Somerville Urban Design Commission (UDC) seeks one new alternate member, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. A background or interest in urban design, community planning, landscape design, or architecture is beneficial but not required. Continue reading Somerville Urban Design Commission Seeks One Member
The City’s Taxi to Health program is back, offering no-cost cab rides to local food and health care services. Those who need can sign up for free trips to grocery stores, food pantries, farmers markets, and pharmacies in Somerville, as well as to non-emergency medical appointments in Somerville, Arlington, Boston, Cambridge, Everett, and Medford. Continue reading Sign Up for Free Rides to Food or Health Care
Join the Union Square Community Design Team at a pop-up event to share design ideas for Union Square’s public spaces. The Community Design Team is a diverse group of residents that has been leading a research and engagement process for the ongoing Union Square Plaza and Streetscape Redesign Project. Continue reading Shape Union Square’s Future at a Plaza Pop-Up
By Bob Katzen
“We have … more support in the Statehouse in both bodies than we’ve ever had before, and I can tell you as someone who works in other states as well, we have the most support in any Legislature that we’ve ever seen across the country. We really feel like now is the time and this is the session to do it.” Continue reading THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL
By Bob Katzen
A proposal that would provide civil liability protections to individuals, restaurants and organizations that make direct food donations to persons in need received a favorable report from the Judiciary Committee back on February 28, 2021 but has been languishing in the House Ways and Means Committee since that time. Continue reading DONATE FOOD
By Bob Katzen
A proposal that would establish a statewide Adopt-A-Senior volunteer program to assist seniors with snow removal and property or home maintenance services received a favorable report from the Elder Affairs Committee back on December 20, 2021 but has been languishing in the Senate Ways and Means Committee since that time. Provisions include creation of a registry of volunteers to match and place volunteers with seniors within their community. Continue reading ADOPT-A-SENIOR
By Bob Katzen
The Senate approved and sent to the House a bill that would require research labs to take reasonable steps to offer healthy animals up for adoption rather than euthanizing them when the research is done. According to supporters, more than 60,000 dogs and nearly 20,000 cats are used for animal experimentation in the US. Continue reading ADOPT ANIMALS USED IN RESEARCH
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 14-26, rejected an amendment to a section of the bill that would legalize sports betting in the Bay State. A section of the bill establishes the application process when applying for a license to operate sports betting. Continue reading DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION (S 2844)
By Bob Katzen
The House 6-149, rejected an amendment that would repeal a current law that prohibits doctors from storing and dispensing some prescription medications directly to a patient. Continue reading LIFT BAN ON DOCTORS DISPENSING RXs
Photo:Scott Foster
A Letter by Butch Foster:
Hello everyone!
I hope you are all healthy and doing well. It is that time of year again when Team Scott rides for our orphan disease MSUD in his memory. I again will be joined by my brother-in-law Steve Healy and my grand turismo friend Billy Goodwin.
The orphan disease center at the University of Pennsylvania medical center will again be matching the first $30,000 the MSUD Family Support Group raises to fund a research project for a cure for MSUD. Continue reading SOMERVILLE-A LETTER BY BUTCH FOSTER:2022 MILLION DOLLAR BIKE RIDE FOR MSUD – JUNE 11, 2022
Medford Sons of Italy
42 Alfred Street
Medford/Somerville line.
Now Open !!
Sports Bar, Keno Darts, Corn Hole , and Billiard tables. Accepting new and old memberships.
Phone 781-874-9577 Continue reading Medford Sons of Italy Now Open!
Obituary Lee J. Devereaux:
May 26, 1962 – May 8, 2022
Lee J. Devereaux of Saugus passed away suddenly on May 8, 2022, at age 59. Lee was raised in Somerville, graduated Somerville Trade High School ’81, and worked for 33 years at Mass DOT as a Highway Maintenance Supervisor. He is survived by his beloved family, Rosemarie (Brandano), Janelle, and Brianna. Devoted son of the late Raymond and Evangeline Devereaux and son-in-law of the late Albert and Rosemarie Brandano. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Lee J. Devereaux
Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Robert “Bobby” K. Ribeiro on his passing.
Robert “Bobby” K. Ribeiro was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here both in Somerville and Cambridge.
Obituary: Continue reading Somerville/Cambridge Remembering Robert “Bobby” K. Ribeiro
City offering grant funding to businesses interested in making upgrades to public facing portions of storefront
Up to 15 matching grants of up to $5,000 to be awarded to local small businesses in 2022
Continue reading Medford Launching Business Façade Improvement Grant Program
VFW Post #1012 of Medford invites all local Veteran’s and friends of the post to our Memorial Day Barbecue to honor our fallen. Burgers, hot dogs and more. Continue reading Medford VFW Memorial Day BBQ
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Is it just me or is something strange about the Thursday May 19th Showcase of Learning at the Winter Hill School where “all are invited and where vaccines and masks are strongly recommended?” Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: They Are Brainwashing and Bribing Our Children Into Getting Vacinated
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
HI Billy
I’m not sure if you are aware of the violence at SHS but multiple concerned parents are reaching out and want answers. They are hoping you can help by shedding some light on the truth.
SHS has minimal security. Multiple fights happen daily leading to many students and teachers being afraid to attend school. Police are not allowed to assist in schools because certain parents and THE school committee are blocking it. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: violence at SHS but multiple concerned parents are reaching out and want answers
*************UPDATE*****************
Richardson has been found and is safe. TY to everyone who helped share this post.
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MISSING PERSON – Richardson Frederic, a 15 year old, approximately 5’4″,140lbs, is missing out of Somerville, MA. Continue reading Somerville Police-MISSING PERSON
On Monday, May 9, during school dismissal, Somerville Police responded to a call from a relative for a family matter requiring a response to the entrance to Somerville High School.
Continue reading Somerville Police Update: Somerville High School incident
Election Coordinator will hold a four-workshop series for Medford voters to learn about voter registration, census, and other elections-related processes. Continue reading Medford-City Hosting Voter Education Workshop Series in May
Congratulations to Somerville Officers Mark McLaughlin, Priscilla Ribeiro, Christopher Fusco, Courtney Reece, Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Officers Recognized
Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Valdemar “Val” Coelho on his passing.
Valdemar “Val” Coelho was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in both Somerville and Cambridge. Continue reading Somerville/Cambridge Remembering Valdemar “Val” Coelho
KENNETH’S OBITUARY
U.S. Veteran
Manzi, Kenneth D. of Methuen, formerly of Somerville passed away at the age of 66 on Sunday, May 8th, 2022 Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Kenneth D. Manzi
Click on link below to read May 10th, 2022 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (1)
Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Dennis D. DiPietro, Jr. on his passing.
Dennis D. DiPietro, Jr. was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in both Somerville and Cambridge.
Obituary: Continue reading Somerville/Cambridge Remembering Dennis D. DiPietro Jr.
Vito Vaccaro of Somerville, quietly passed away on April 29, 2022, he was 98. Born in Boston, he was the son of Annie (Palmieri) and Filippo Vaccaro. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Vito Vaccaro
The following is a summary of the details related to this incident.
On Tuesday, May 3, 2022, I, Officer David Ruf, was in full-uniform and assigned to marked cruiser East-1, for the Somerville Police Department. At approximately 2:32 A.M., Officer N. Moreira (East-4) and I were dispatched to XX Minnesota Ave for a person breaking into motor vehicles. Officer P. Canty (East-3) also responded as backup. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: (B&E MV, Attempt to Commit Crime)
By William Tauro
Over twenty years ago, around the time that a wheelchair bound young girl was brutally raped at Foss Park by members of MS13 gang members, the Massachusetts Legislature passed a gang ordinance at the request of Somerville elected officials (Real Elected Officials that truly cared about Somerville Residents at the time) and here we are now twenty years later our current state representatives along with the support of the new mayor and city Council are here to repeal it. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Don’t Let Our Local Elected Officials Repeal the Provisions of Chapter 327 of the Acts of 2004-An Act Relative to Public Safty in the City of Somerville
By Bob Katzen
“People living in environmental justice communities, including those in my district, are disproportionately exposed to toxins, and face an increased risk of asthma due to unjust housing policies, proximity to transportation emission hotspots and lack of good infrastructure.”
Continue reading THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL
By Bob Katzen
The Senate Committee on Labor and Workforce Development has recommended that a proposal that would require all state agencies and institutions to submit job listings on a state-wide computerized referral system, be shipped off to a study committee. Continue reading MUST POST STATE JOB OPENINGS
By Bob Katzen
Back on January 18, the House approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would repeal a current law, passed in 1990, which created professional licensure consequences for anyone who defaults on their student loan. Continue reading DEFAULT ON STUDENT LOANS
By Bob Katzen
The House approved and sent to the Senate legislation that would double fines for motor vehicles speeding in the far-right lane, or “breakdown” lane in areas where travel in that lane is permitted during peak commuting hours.
Continue reading USE OF BREAKDOWN LANE
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to legislation that would allow cities and towns with a local option to require the installation of an automatic sprinkler system in every newly-constructed 1- or 2-family home. Continue reading REQUIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
By Bob Katzen
On the heels of April tax revenue coming in more than $2 billion ahead of the amount expected, the push for tax relief was the buzz on Beacon Hill last week. Continue reading ARE THERE TAX CUTS IN YOUR FUTURE?
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 7-31, rejected an amendment to a section of the bill that requires the applicant to attest, under the pains and penalties of perjury, that their license to operate has not been suspended or revoked in another state or country. The amendment would also require the applicant to attest that he or she will not use his or her license for the purpose of registering to vote, voting or for identification. Continue reading PROMISE NOT TO USE LICENSE TO REGISTER TO VOTE OR FOR ID
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 10-29, rejected an amendment that would require the RMV to provide information on the holder of a Massachusetts driver’s license to any city or town clerk requesting information to verify the identity and eligibility of any individual using a Massachusetts license to vote or to register to vote. Continue reading REQUIRE RMV TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO CITY AND TOWN CLERKS
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 8-31, rejected an amendment that would require the license to have a background color and other features which will distinguish it from all other licenses issued by the RMV. Continue reading MUST HAVE DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 32-8, approved a bill allowing undocumented/illegal immigrants to apply for a Massachusetts standard driver’s license. The House has approved a different version of the bill and the Senate version now goes to the House for consideration. The bills are similar and both branches approved their version by veto-proof margins. Once the two branches agree on a final version, the measure goes to Gov. Charlie Baker.
Continue reading UNDOCUMENTED/ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS CAN GET DRIVER’S LICENSE Bill#(S 2851)
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
This is my child’s Social Studies homework from Mr. Fern’s Social Studies 7th Grade class at the Kennedy School in Somerville. It’s absolutely disgusting that they would even try to brainwash our children with this BS. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:What Has Happened In Our Failing Society Here In Somerville?
Masks strongly encouraged when indoors in public
All urged to be sure vaccinations are up to date
SOMERVILLE, MA–The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) raised the COVID-19 Community Level for all of Middlesex County including Somerville to HIGH on Thursday evening, May 5. The majority of Massachusetts counties were also at a HIGH level at this time including Suffolk (which includes Boston), Norfolk, Worcester, Berkshire, Barnstable, and Franklin.
Continue reading Somerville CDC COVID-19 Community Level is HIGH City Distributing Free KN95 Masks
Somerville residents can once again sign up for free cab rides to access food and medical care through its Taxi to Health program. After establishing the program in 2020 as a crisis measure during the early days of the pandemic, the City of Somerville is relaunching the initiative using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Continue reading Somerville Offers Free Taxi Rides to Local Food and Health Services
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RISE Together has filed a zoning application for an eight-story life science development at 4054 Mystic Valley Parkway Continue reading New Proposed Lab Development on Mystic Valley Parkway to be Considered by Medford Community Development Board on May 16th
SOMERVILLE – Former Somerville Police Officer Michael McGrath admitted to sufficient facts in Cambridge District Court to the charge of assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon in connection with deploying pepper spray on an individual who was in custody and who posed no threat to him.
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As reported by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, on May 5, 2022, former Somerville Police Officer Michael McGrath admitted to sufficient facts in Cambridge District Court to the charge of assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Former Somerville Police Officer Admits to Sufficient Facts in Connection with Deploying Pepper Spray on an Individual in Custody
Public Safety News April 19 through April 25
Armed Robbery
22021345: Somerville PD is attempting to identify the two pictured men who robbed an individual of his moped in the area of Broadway & Franklin St on 4/20/22 at approximately 3:42PM. The suspects were operating a moped together and followed the victim to his home. Suspect 1 then approached the victim, pointed a gun at him and stole his moped while Suspect 2 fled on the other moped. Both suspects traveled east in the direction of Charlestown. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Armed Robbery
Breaking & Entering
22021897: On 4/23/22 at approximately 10:56 AM, Somerville Police responded to a vacant building on Marshall St for report of a vandalism. Upon arrival, officers observed a side door of the building was pried open. Nothing was reported missing. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Breaking & Entering
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
I went down Morrison yesterday 5/3, the idiot speed bumps are still there. Even at 10 mph they are bad. This city is doing everything in their power to screw up the streets for drivers. Take a look at the Historic Powder House Circle, about 215 white posts and about 35 yellow posts. Dozens and dozens on Shore Drive. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: This city is doing everything in their power to screw up the streets for drivers.
SOMERVILLE – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Somerville Chief of Police Charles Femino and Belmont Chief of Police James MacIsaac have confirmed that two people have been arraigned in connection with allegedly firing a gun multiple times at two victims who were seating inside a vehicle, at the Mystic Activity Center on Mystic Avenue in Somerville on February 20, 2022.
Continue reading Two Arraigned on Firearms Charges in Connection with Firing a Gun, Striking a Vehicle on Mystic Avenue in Somerville in February
Click on link below to read May 3rd, 2022 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online May 3rd, 2022 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (1) (1)
Group will make recommendations on new contract needs based on input from community
City urging those of all backgrounds interested in joining to fill out application Continue reading Medford to Form Solid Waste Task Force
Harriett A. (Stanton) McLaughlin, of Somerville, passed away at home surrounded by her family on April 30, 2022, she was 94. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Helen (Busby) and Robert Stanton. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Harriett A. (Stanton) McLaughlin
On 05/01/2022, while assigned to marked unit East-4, an RP called in a check condition on a male party in the area of Assembly Row that may be asleep behind the wheel. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: (OUI Liquor, Unlicensed Operation)
On Sunday, May 1, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Somerville-911 Communications Center received multiple calls for shots fired in the area of 480 Mystic Avenue. Upon arrival, Officers discovered 10-9mm casings in the parking lot at Central Convenience, located at 460 Mystic Avenue. Continue reading More Gunshots In Somerville
The Somerville Council on Aging is hosting a morning of ballroom dancing on Friday, May 6, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Holland St. Center (167 Holland St.). Continue reading Ballroom Dancing with Somerville Council on Aging – May 6
The Between the Covers Book Group will meet on Tuesday, May 3, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom to discuss the novel You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria. Continue reading Between the Covers Book Group – May 3
Gallery @ SPL returns with Southie Then and Now – A Neighborhood Transformed, an interactive video exhibit by award-winning artist Jared Katsiane. An opening reception and community forum is planned for Thursday, May 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Central Library auditorium (79 Highland Ave.). Continue reading Gallery @ SPL Returns with Interactive Exhibit by Jared Katsiane
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 5 City Councilor Beatriz Gómez Mouakad, and City staff invite you to a virtual community meeting on Tuesday, May 10, to discuss the expansion and renovation of Junction Park, located off of Central Street near the Community Path extension. Continue reading Somerville Junction Park Expansion & Renovation Virtual Community Meeting 5/10
The Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals and the Historic Preservation Commission are seeking new members, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. Continue reading Join the Zoning Board of Appeals or Historic Preservation Commission
At their meeting on April 21, the Somerville Board of Health voted to extend the City’s eviction moratorium another two months and ultimately sunset the moratorium on June 30.
Continue reading Somerville Eviction Moratorium Extended One Last Time Until June 30
PorchFest 2022 is set to ring out on front stoops across the city on Saturday, May 14. Stroll through neighborhoods citywide to enjoy this showcase of Somerville’s varied and diverse array of musical talent. Continue reading PorchFest Returns Saturday, May 14
By Bob Katzen
The Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) announced that beginning May 2, applicants taking the road test to obtain their driver’s license are required to bring their own vehicle for the road test. Continue reading BRING YOUR OWN CAR
By Bob Katzen
The Baker administration announced the awarding of $527,000 in grants to cities and towns to purchase Automated External Defibrillators (AED) for public safety and first responder vehicles that will equip 246 vehicles serving about 70 percent of the state’s cities and towns. Continue reading AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS
By Bob Katzen
On its way to a study committee is a bill that would allow any person, including students, parents and school personnel to possess and use a topical sunscreen product without a physician’s note or prescription while on school property or at a school-related event or activity to avoid overexposure to the sun if the product is regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter use. Continue reading ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL:SUNSCREEN LOTION
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