Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:No Residents Were Notified

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

Hi Billy. The following picture is taken from Dimick Street. My 80 year old parents have lined there for over 50 years. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:No Residents Were Notified →

Photos:Medford Police Department Facebook page

Her hard work and dedication have made an impact on our department, and we’re grateful for her contributions. Wishing her success and happiness in her future endeavors. Continue reading Sending best wishes and heartfelt thanks to Linda Colozzo on her last day as Business Manager of MPD →

On Wednesday July 19th, 2023, Somerville Police Department’s Community Outreach, Help & Recovery Unit (COHR) partnered with Somerville Office of Immigrant Affairs (SOIA), to provide a second Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training in order to train the rest of the staff. Continue reading Somerville Police Department’s Community Outreach, Help & Recovery Unit partnered with Somerville Office of Immigrant Affairs →

Biennial Survey Gives Residents and Everyone Engaged with City of Somerville Services Opportunity to Rate Personal Happiness, Wellbeing, and Satisfaction Continue reading City of Somerville 2023 Happiness Survey Now Open to All →

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

Hi Billy, I have a question for you. What do you do when a rat comes out of your tenant’s first floor apartment toilet? Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Rat In Toilet Now Entering Apartments →

MARIA’S OBITUARY

Barbosa, Maria C. (Margadon)-Of Somerville, passed away peacefully at Oosterman Rest Home on Thursday, July 20, 2023. She was 90. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Maria C. Barbosa →

By William Tauro

The traffic light that’s located at the intersection of Sycamore Street at Medford Street, just before the Winter Hill School, is a traffic accident waiting to happen. The overgrowth of the trees is blocking the traffic light making it not visible and very dangerous for motorist to react. Continue reading Overgrowth of Trees Causing Traffic Light Before Winter Hill School an Accident Waiting to Happen →

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

Billy ,
It’s disgusting that the homeowner has to pay me to do the city’s job …
This tree was a mess with so many low branches that the public would have gotten their eyes poked out … Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Homeowners Doing City’s Work  →

Assault

23038730: On 7/11/23 at approximately 11:02 AM, Somerville Police responded to Broadway & Pennsylvania Ave for a dispute. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated he got into an argument with a male party. During the argument, the male party brandished a knife and began threatening the victim.

Assault Continue reading Somerville Police Crime Log Activity 7/11/2023 – 7/17/2023 →

The program will run August 7th -11th and feature a variety of training situations in which all Cadets will be required to participate in. Continue reading SPD is happy to announce the return of the Junior Police Academy for Somerville Youth Grades 5, 6, 7, 8 →

DOOR-TO-DOOR SALES SCAM ALERT: Please be advised that SPD received a report of a door-to-door magazine subscription scam that occurred in the area of Prichard Ave and Kidder Ave. Residents are advised to be wary of all unsolicited offers and to research the company / service before providing any form of payment. Continue reading Somerville Police Department DOOR-TO-DOOR SALES SCAM ALERT →

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville invite you to a public meeting to help guide the future of the historic Armory building.
Continue reading Help Guide the Future of the Armory Building: Join the Next Public Meeting July 24 or August 1 →

JEANNETTE’S OBITUARY
Forgione, Jeannette B. ( Esposito) Of Somerville, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. She was 87. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering JEANNETTE B FORGIONE →

Daley, Rose M. (McCarthy)- 94, Of Naples, Florida and Somerville where she lived most of her life passed away peaceful at Care One in Lexington on July 18, 2023. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Rose M. Daley →

Continue reading Medford Police Blood Drive →

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By Karen Glover

Congratulations to Holly and Jeff Lyons, long-time Clarendon Hill Towers Residents. Holly and Jeff won the Massachusetts State Dart Championship, competing in the Minute Man Dart League Tournament. Continue reading CLARENDON HILL TOWERS CONGRATULATES HOLLY AND JEFF LYONS, THE NEW MASSACHUSETTS STATE DART CHAMPIONS! →

By Karen Glover

PARTICIPANTS, RETIRED SOMERVILLE SCHOOL TEACHERS:
A group of dedicated, Somerville retired school teachers recently joined together to interview Billy Tauro, our 2023 Mayoral Candidate.
The Candidate was asked the thought-provok-
ing questions we all have weighing heavily on our minds. Continue reading WILLIAM “BILLY” TAURO, SOMERVILLE 2023 MAYORAL CANDIDATE RECENT ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION: →

MARY’S OBITUARY

Tomeo, Mary E.(Marchio) – Of Sandwich, formerly of Somerville, passed away on July 16, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was 100 years young. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Mary E. Tomeo →

Foster, Susan M (Barry)- Of Somerville, passed away on July 15, 2023 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 64. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Susan M. Foster (Barry) →

By William Tauro

You just got to love Somerville’s project managers or maybe not? This intersection located at Somerville Avenue at Medford Street in Somerville had just laid the new hardtop on Somerville Avenue by John’s Auto Sales and the Target department store only about a week or so ago. We all thought it was the finished product after two long years. But no, not so fast, today, they are again tearing it up again…tax dollars at work. Barletta is the contractor…not sure why? Continue reading Somerville Costing Taxpayers Millions By Not Following “Measure Twice Cut Once Rule” →



By William Tauro

This business pictured here is located on Mystic Avenue in Somerville. It is a small mechanic shop and has been there for years. It’s located adjacent to the Route 93 wall that is located next to the Home Depot on Mystic Avenue in Somerville. Continue reading Nothing Like Hurting More Businesses in Somerville →

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

Hey Billy, I have a tip for you that you might be able to use. The red light at the honor roll in front of city hall has been out for at least a month. That’s there to honor those who served as you know (in lieu of an eternal flame).
Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Somerville’s Eternal Flame Is Out On Highland Ave →

Christopher J. “Spanky” “Big Daddy” Salvato – of Woburn, died peacefully at Massachusetts General Hospital, July 15th at the age of fifty-eight. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering CHRISTOPHER J. “SPANKY” “BIG DADDY” SALVATO →

Photo:John and daughter Lauren on Fathers Day dining at the Mt Vernon Restaurant

“Where Semi-Pro Football his Live Forever”
CLASS OF 2023
John Baino

For continuous dedication to the sport of Semi-Pro Football. Continue reading American Football Association SEMI-PRO FOOTBALL HONORS JOHN BAINO into the HALL OF FAME →

SOMERVILLE, Mass. – The City of Somerville Police Department and the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office will partner to host the Somerville gun buyback initiative Saturday, July 29th, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Somerville Department of Public Works Yard located at 1 Franey Road. Continue reading Somerville Will Participate in Regional Gun Buy Back Initiative 2023 →

On Wednesday July 12th, 2023, Somerville Police Department’s Community Outreach, Help & Recovery Unit (COHR) partnered with Somerville Office of Immigrant Affairs (SOIA), to provide Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training. Continue reading Somerville Police Department Updates →

By William Tauro

This newest Somerville monstrosity is located at the intersection of Glen and Oliver Streets in Somerville  right next to the Glen Street playground. I have no clue what it is and everyone that I spoke to has no clue what it is either.  Whatever it is, it’s in between the intersection of two one-way streets, and off-center (not even in the center of the road)mind you. God forbid an emergency and an ambulance or a hook-and-ladder fire apparatus needs to go around this thing to save a life, to battle ablaze, or for any emergency purposes at all it won’t make it. Continue reading What Is Happening To Somerville Intersections? →

Malden-based, not-for-profit aging services agency, Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) (www.mves.org) recently partnered with Massachusetts-based Diversity North Group consultants (www.diversitynorth.com) to launch an organization-wide diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) collaboration. The year-long MVES DEIA Project will work to lead a cultural shift throughout the organization by offering team-based learning, coaching, and skills development. Continue reading MVES Teams with Diversity North to Build Inclusivity, Equity →

NICHOLAS’ OBITUARY

U.S. Veteran
TESTA, Nicholas R. – Of Medford July 9, 2023.
Beloved husband of Margaret L. (Rebello) Testa.
Father of Lisa Bower of NH, John J. Bower of Florida, and the late Nicholas M. Testa.
Brother of Sandra Gonsalez and Adele Russ of PA, Leonard Testa of Brockton and the late Pasquale Testa. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Nicholas R. Testa →

DAVID’S OBITUARY

David Oliver Woodworth, 80, of Deerfield Beach, Florida, formerly of South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (‘Betty’) Woodworth. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering David O. Woodworth →

By William Tauro

I am now on Preston Road in Somerville meeting with a resident here who has deep concerns about a problem in front of a house that if this tree falls, it would knock out power to the entire street for weeks!
Continue reading A Huge Safety Concern and Hazard Just Waiting to Happen on Preston Rd in Somerville →

By William Tauro

Residents are frustrated with the lack of maintenance being performed around our city and especially on islands and around trees with weeds and shrubbery that’s growing out of control! But look what people are doing now by taking the bull by the horns, pulling the weeds themselves, and tossing it into the curb for the city to clean up.
Continue reading That’s One Way of Getting It Done and Catching Our Elected Official’s Attention I guess? →

By William Tauro

I constantly drive around Somerville everyday just to find a better route for people, and to find out where traffic problems begin and where they end with a clogged ending in traffic jams citywide. Continue reading Traffic Problems Traveling Through Somerville Are Bad (Somerville) Man Made Decisions →

By William Tauro

Just a few questions of concern,

As in many past meetings concerning budgets , those particular meetings must run as long a s necessary to settle all concerns for a proper budget to be approved. That is part of the job!
But, If you, and the School Committee members knew ahead of time, as you stated, that there was a possibility of endangering a child within a school then what took you so long to react with an all hands on deck 24/7 emergency mode? Continue reading William Tauro’s Response to Ben Ewen-Campen, Council President/Ward 3 City Councilor Newsletter from July 16, 2023, He’s A Little Too Late →

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BBB in Eastern MA, ME, RI & VT —

Once Prime Day ends, scammers may just be getting started. Con artists have been known to send phony emails and texts that look like messages from major retailers, instructing you to redeem the reward points accrued during your shopping days. Just hit delete on these phishing messages!

What to look out for Continue reading BBB Tip: Phishing emails may target shoppers with post-Prime Day offers →

MATTHEW’S OBITUARY

Matthew Conley of Somerville, Massachusetts, was surrounded by his family as he died peacefully at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital on Tuesday, July 11. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Matthew Shea Conley →

MARGARET’S OBITUARY

BLAKE, Margaret M. – Of Somerville July 13, 2023. Complete notice to follow. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering MARGARET M. Blake →

NANCY’S OBITUARY

LEACH, Nancy (Morel) – July 14, 2023. complete notice to follow. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Nancy Leach →

JOSEPH’S OBITUARY
U.S. Veteran
McConnell, Joseph F. – Of Somerville July 11, 2023. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Joseph F. McConnell →

By William Tauro

Residents are frustrated with the lack of maintenance being performed around our city and especially on islands and around trees with weeds and shrubbery that’s growing out of control! But look what people are doing now by taking the bull by the horns, pulling the weeds themselves, and tossing it into the curb for the city to clean up. Continue reading That’s One Way of Getting It Done and Catching Our Elected Official’s Attention I Guess? →

Residential Breaking & Entering

23036868: On 7/1/23 at approximately 10:18 PM, Somerville Police responded to a residence on Hinckley St for report of a breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers observed the front door slightly ajar and deemed the house safe and empty. Shortly after, the residents arrived home and searched through their belongings. They reported that multiple pieces of jewelry were stolen.

Attempted Breaking & Entering

23037827: On 7/6/23 at approximately 6:43 PM, Somerville Police responded to a construction site on Aldersey St for an attempted breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the reporting party who stated he observed two male parties trying to cut through a door. He confronted them and they fled the area.

Assault Continue reading Somerville Police Department Crime Activity Log 6/27/2023 – 7/10/2023 →

This morning, the Medford Police Department executed an arrest warrant at 278 Powder House Boulevard in Somerville where they took Nature Moncoeur, age 18, into custody. Continue reading Medford Police Take Assault Suspect Into Custody →

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KATHLEEN’S OBITUARY
MCDAID, Kathleen E. (Creavin) – Of Somerville July 8, 2023. Beloved wife of 62 years to the late Patrick McDaid. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Kathleen E. McDaid →

Click on this link  to see video: https://youtu.be/8TSbhzl1oB0

Please visit my website: http://www.Williamtauro.com

Continue reading A Public Round Table Discussion with Candidate for Mayor of Somerville William “Billy” Tauro →

Continue reading ARE OUR DISPLACED WINTER HILL SCHOOL CHILDREN GOING FROM BAD TO WORSE THIS COMING FALL? →

CASE UPDATE: New video and photo of assault suspect. View the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_1WB1amra4
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Medford Police Department is investigating a report that a Medford woman in her 20s was physically assaulted in the area of Main Street and Royall Street while out on an evening walk around 10:45pm on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Continue reading Medford Police Looking for Assault Suspect →

MR. JOAO M. MEDEIROS

Category: Obituaries Published: July 8, 2023
Medeiros, Joao M., of Somerville, July 7, 2023, at age 76. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering MR. JOAO M. MEDEIROS →

By William Tauro

Something has to be done before we lose this beautiful historical building forever! Where is our historical commission during all of this? This building should be on a top priority list.
Continue reading Something has to be done before we lose this beautiful historical building forever! →

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

Today I feel like a part of my life is changing drastically, I grew up in the somerville boxing club, I met so many new people, so many amazing people I am still close to to this day. The gym brought structure to so many peoples lives & so much growth to everyone. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: I Grew Up in the Somerville Boxing Club →

By William Tauro

This is located at a crosswalk on lower Broadway in East Somerville directly in front of the Santander Bank. Continue reading How safe do you feel walking the streets of Somerville these days? →

By William Tauro

Please check out this video on my Facebook page of the uncovering of the floor panels of the former Somerville Boxing Club that’s located in the basement of the Edgerly Education Center located at 8 Bonair St., in Somerville that have been sealed up and ignored since 1977 and you will notice the old contaminated standing water and oil contaminants residue and oil deposit still existing in this building. Continue reading Are Our Displaced Winter Hill School Children Going From Bad to Worse This Coming Fall? →

By William Tauro

Update:Please let me be perfectly clear that the good people of the Somerville Department of Public Works are doing a great job especially under these following conditions:They are understaffed, underpaid and unappreciated for all the hard work that they do! The problem comes from the top with poor leadership leading the way! Continue reading Come on Somerville we’re better than this?  →

PSA: Attention residents of Wards 2 and 3. There have been multiple incidents of an unknown male breaking into homes between 12 AM and 6 AM by entering through unlocked first-floor windows. Residents are urged to lock all windows (and doors) overnight, particularly those on the first floor. Continue reading Multiple Somerville Home Break-ins Wards 2 and 3 →

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

I am a resident of Sartwell Avenue in Somerville that’s located directly across the street from the John F Kennedy School. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Residents Once Again Being Ignored By Mayor and DPW Commissioner Costing Taxpayers a Fortune →

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

Here they go ripping up the neighborhood’s streets again. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:How many times do they have to dig up the same street over and over again before they get it right? →

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

Billy go around the city and look at every single tree like this. The city plants them then doesn’t de-weed them. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: It’s more like our leadership has their heads buried in the sand, leaving everyone to fend for themselves →

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

Even though my home on Edmands Street is directly adjacent to a state road, Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: It’s very obvious that nobody up at City Hall cares about the residents at all →

By Bob Katzen

“There is nothing more important than helping people get back up on their feet and 4 Housing is doing great work.”
—Sen. Will Brownsberger (D-Belmont) upon visiting the housing nonprofit Justice 4 Housing that works to empower formerly incarcerated people in their reentry to society. Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES On Beacon Hill →

By Bob Katzen

This bill Would require any retailer that sells tobacco products to also sell at least one type of nicotine replacement therapy drug or device that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for assisting with helping people quit tobacco use. Continue reading REQUIRE RETAILERS THAT SELL TOBACCO TO ALSO SELL PRODUCTS TO HELP SMOKERS QUIT (S 1341) →

By Bob Katzen

This bill Would allow cigarettes and other tobacco products to be sold only in Adult-Only Retail Tobacco Stores or smoking bars. Continue reading SALE OF CIGARETTES TO 21 AND OVER (S 1397) →

By Bob Katzen

This bill Would repeal the state’s 2000 law that bans flavored vaping and tobacco products—including mint and menthol cigarettes.
Continue reading REPEAL THE MENTHOL BAN (S 1364) →

By Bob Katzen

This bill Would authorize licensed pharmacists to dispense medications to help individuals quit smoking. Continue reading PHARMACISTS AND SMOKING CESSATION MEDICINE (S 1428) →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment mandating that the state’s Department of Public Health and Department of Mental Health conduct a study on the occurrence and impact of neonatal abstinence syndrome in the Bay State. Continue reading NEONATAL ABSTINENCE SYNDROME (S 3) →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment that would provide $250,000 for the protection of right whales by increasing the patrols of officers to identify and remove abandoned fishing gear and to enhance their ability to enforce speed restrictions through use of drone technologies to minimize potentially harmful interactions between vessels and right whales. Continue reading $250,000 FOR PROTECTION OF RIGHT WHALES (S 3) →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment that would provide $300,000 for a municipal grant program for firefighter cancer screenings, including advance blood testing and imaging.

Continue reading $300,000 FOR FIREFIGHTERS’ CANCER SCREENINGS (S 3) →

RICHARD’S OBITUARY

U.S. Veteran
HALEY, Richard J. – Of Somerville July 6, 2023. Beloved husband of 57 years to the late Joan (Wiggin) Haley. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Richard J. Haley →

ALEKOS’ OBITUARY

Alekos Kalogeropoulos ,91 of Somerville, Mass. Passed away peacefully on July 4, 2023 surrounded by his family. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Alekos Kalogeropoulos →

RITA’S OBITUARY

McCarthy, Rita Y (Bergami) – Of Somerville, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, June 30, 2023. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Rita Y. McCarthy →

JOANNE’S OBITUARY

Anzalone, Joanne E. (Norton)- Of Medford, passed away on July 4th 2023 at Tufts Medical Center after a brief illness. She was 53.
Born and raised in Somerville. She was the daughter of Joanne H. (Murnane) Norton and the late Thomas B. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Joanne E. Anzalone →

Starting July 5, 2023 applications can be submitted through the City’s Citizenserve online portal
Continue reading City of Somerville Announces Streamlined Application Process for Zoning Relief and Historic Preservations →

Funds will help increase respite services for families of youth
with mental health challenges Continue reading Riverside Receives $900,000 Grant to Enhance Respite Care for Somerville and Cambridge Families →

WHITEY

White, Christopher Edward (“Whitey”).- Of Tewksbury, passed away on July 5, 2023, after a tragic car accident. He was 40 years old.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Christopher E. White →

Rhode Island travelers can experience Newport with thruway connections Continue reading Amtrak Continues Partnership to Offer Ferry Service from Providence to Newport via RIDOT-funded Shuttle →

WASHINGTON — The Postal Service is reminding customers that metallic mercury and devices containing metallic mercury are always prohibited in the mail stream. This includes antique items such as thermometers, barometers, blood pressure monitors and similar devices. However, compact fluorescent lamps, which contain small amounts of mercury in vapor form, are mailable domestically but not internationally. Continue reading Mercury Remains Prohibited in The Mail →

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iplomas. Shortly after that, the student loan repayment process begins. However, scammers are taking advantage of recent changes to student loan repayment programs to confuse borrowers, tricking them into falling for various schemes.

Continue reading BBB Tip: Student loan forgiveness →

ELLEN’S OBITUARY

Morel, Ellen M. (Donnelly)- Of Hudson, NH, passed away on July 4, 2023 surrounded by her family at the age of 89. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Ellen M. Morel →

SOMERVILLE – Planning an event in Somerville this summer? Public Event license applications for events before Labor Day must be submitted online by Monday, July 10. Continue reading Applications for Summertime Public Events Licenses Due July 10 →

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Arts Council invite you to ArtBeat, Somerville’s annual multicultural arts showcase, in Davis Square on Saturday, July 15 (rain date: July 16). Continue reading ArtBeat Returns to Davis Square July 15 →

Click on link below to see video:https://youtu.be/8TSbhzl1oB0

A Public Round Table Discussion with Candidate for Mayor of Somerville William “Billy” Tauro

Continue reading A Public Round Table Discussion with Candidate for Mayor of Somerville William “Billy” Tauro →

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July 4th 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (1) (1)
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Monday, June 26, 2023

U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Massachusetts
BOSTON – A former DePuy Synthes sales representative and team lead was arrested today for allegedly defrauding a Boston area hospital and lied to federal authorities investigating his interference with the hospital’s sterilization processes. Continue reading Winchester Man and Former Medical Device Sales Rep Arrested for Defrauding Boston Hospital and Lying to Federal Authorities →

FRED’S
John “Fred” O’Meara, 83 of Reading, MA formerly of Belmont, MA passed away on June 27, 2023.
He was born in Somerville to the late John O’Meara and Alice (Engle). Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering John “Fred” O’Meara →

SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Somerville Prevention, a division of the City of Somerville’s Health and Human Services Department (HHS), are announcing four Narcan Distribution Events happening in Somerville throughout the month of July. The City is partnering with the nonprofit Repair the World to host these potentially life-saving events. Continue reading Somerville Prevention Partnering with Repair the World to Host Multiple Narcan Distribution Events in July →

SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD), in partnership with 300 Somerville Avenue Realty, LLC and Lacourt Realty, LLC, are pleased to announce an income-restricted rental opportunity of two (2) 2-bedroom apartments. Continue reading City of Somerville Announcing Two Income-Restricted Apartment Rental Opportunities at 300 Somerville Avenue and 124 College Avenue →

More than 35 Community Groups Receiving Funds from the City’s American Rescue Plan Act Funds

SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne announces the award of $10 million by the City of Somerville to more than 35 local nonprofit groups to help strengthen and grow their organization and programming. The $10 million distribution is part of the City’s investment of its federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation to support community organizations. Continue reading City of Somerville Awards $10 Million to Local Nonprofit Organizations →

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Residential Breaking & Entering

23034950: On 6/22/23 at approximately 8:24 PM, Somerville Police responded to a residence on Calvin St for report of a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated she observed a male party near the door of her bedroom. The suspect then fled out the rear door of the residence. Nothing was reported stolen.

Assault Continue reading Somerville Police Department Crime Log 6/20/2023 – 6/26/2023 →

By Karen Glover

We always have a total blast every Wed. Nite,
5-8 pm. Soooo much fun…omg. I mean, really, really fun, every second! Face painting, which the kids love… amazing characature artist, animals made from balloons, ice cream, dancing, Jeff Lyons, our incredible so-much-fun DJ. I was having way too much fun, lol, I can’t even remember the last name of this one-in-a-million entertainer, Joey…?…I’ll post his last name later. Continue reading The Legendary Annual Clarendon Hill Towers Wednesday Nite Summer Music Series Kicked off Wednesday Nite! →

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

Hello Mr Tauro…

I just left my Union Meeting (I work for Cambridge Health Alliance) and wanted to let you know that union nurses at Cambridge, Everett and Somerville Hospitals will be out picketing on Wednesday July 12th. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Nurses at Cambridge, Everett and Somerville Hospitals will be out picketing on Wednesday July 12th →

By William Tauro

The Somerville Police Department’s police officers have filed grievance with the Mayor claiming they are being forced to drive unsafe high mileage vehicles. The police cars are operated 24/7 to respond to emergencies and have high mileage. Continue reading Police Officers File Grievance Against Somerville Mayor →

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

Billy this city is laughable look at this street. It’s not even 2 o’clock school is out yet there’s a shit show everywhere. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Somerville is a Horror Show →

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

I remember as a student in 1977 attending the Somerville Technical Trade School auto shop that was located on Otis Street in Somerville. I remember I learned a lot there in that school especially memories that I will cherish forever. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Does Anyone Know if the Old Somerville Tech Trade School Was Ever Professionally Decontaminated Before We Allow Them to Carelessly Place Our Winter Hill Students in There? →

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

This is all that you see in Somerville on just about every street in this city. They’re ripping up the streets with no police detail .. rocks flying .. nobody keeping an eye on foot traffic .. bike lanes and cars .. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:We Have Had Enough In the Past Two Years With This Invisible Mayor →

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By William Tauro

I was asked this question online:

Poster:clars10 •

So – between now and your last run for mayor and your severe dedication to the city, can you please list what you have been actively involved in to improve Somerville?

My response was: Continue reading I was asked this question online: →

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

Hey Billy… noticed a guy outside my window putting a hole in the telephone pole. I asked what he was doing since the liquid he was putting in was going all over the ground. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Nobody Is Being Warned of Hazardous Pesticides to Pets →

SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne invites the Somerville community to kick back and enjoy free outdoor movies this summer. The City of Somerville’s annual SomerMovieFest returns this year with a series of seven family-friendly films being shown in parks around Somerville.
Continue reading SomerMovieFest 2023: Somerville Community Invited to Enjoy Free Outdoor Film Screenings →

By Bob Katzen

Special “Who’s Looking At What Edition.” According to the Legislature’s website, here are some of the top bills that visitors to the site are searching. Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES on Beacon Hill →

By Bob Katzen

Rep. Brandy Fluker Oakley (D-Boston) has proposed a late-filed bill that would create a commission to study and develop proposals for lineage-based reparations programs to redress the harm resulting from the institution of slavery in the state, systemic racism against enslaved people and their descendants; and the lasting effects of slavery and institutional and systemic racism in the Bay State. Continue reading SLAVERY REPARATIONS (H 3921) →

By Bob Katzen

The Elections Laws Committee’s hearing also included a proposal that would permit cities and towns to allow non-citizens over age 18 to vote in local municipal elections. The elections in which non-citizens could vote include an election for mayor, school committee, city council, town council, select board, a school committee referendum and a local ballot referendum.
Continue reading ALLOW NON-CITIZENS TO VOTE (H 671) →

By Bob Katzen

A bill heard by the Election Laws Committee would allow cities and towns to permit people aged 16- and 17-year to vote in their local city and town elections and presidential primaries. Current law requires that voters be 18.
Continue reading ALLOW 16- AND 17-YEAR-OLD YOUTHS TO VOTE IN LOCAL ELECTIONS (H 3576) →

By Bob Katzen

The Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Committee held a hearing on legislation that would establish a special commission to study the financial relationship between Massachusetts businesses and Chinese state-owned companies. Continue reading CHINESE-OWNED COMPANIES IN MASSACHUSETTS (H 413) →

By Bob Katzen

The Committee on Public Health held a hearing on proposals that would standardize the date labels on food products sold in the Bay State by establishing two kinds of date labels to mitigate widespread consumer confusion and reduce food waste. Continue reading FOOD LABELS (H 2205/S 1390) →

By Bob Katzen

The Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Committee held a hearing on legislation that would create a $500,000 pilot program offering competitive grants to Massachusetts residents who are starting new businesses. Continue reading FUNDING FOR MASSACHUSETTS-BASED RESIDENTS’ STARTUP COMPANIES (S 237) →

By William Tauro

It’s a very sad day in Somerville when we have to close the Somerville Boxing Club (SBC). This club kept the kids off the streets and kept them engaged in not just boxing, but a multitude of sports activities that kept these kids on a straight, narrow path since the opening of the club in 1978 by a group of boxers and enthusiasts eager to promote the sport and introduce local youth to the many benefits of training and competition. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:City of Somerville Closes Somerville Boxing Club →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment providing $1 million for the awarding of grants for the development and operation of freestanding birth centers. Priority for funding would be given to birth centers that serve communities historically impacted most by racial inequities in maternal health including high rates of maternal and infant mortality. Continue reading $1 MILLION FOR BIRTH CENTERS (S 3) →

By Bob Katzen

$750,000 FOR REGIONAL LIBRARIES (S 3)
Senate 39-0, approved an amendment that would increase by $750,000 (from $15,967,600 to $16,717,600) funding for regional libraries. Continue reading THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on roll calls from the recent debate on the Senate’s version of a $55.9 billion fiscal 2024 state budget →

Teamsters Local 25 distributes $60,000 in scholarships to local students as part of annual scholarship program.

Chloe Randazzo, of Medford, is one of 30 students that was recognized with a $2,000 scholarship as part of the Teamsters Local 25 Memorial Scholarship Awards. The students are children or grandchildren of Local 25 members and retirees planning to attend college in the fall.
Continue reading Chloe Randazzo, of Medford, Awarded Teamsters Local 25 Scholarship →

WILLIAM’S OBITUARY
U.S. Veteran

William J. Mahoney (formerly of Arlington) passed away on June 17, 2023 in Cape Coral Florida. He was 89 years old. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering William J. Mahoney →

MARGARET’S OBITUARY

Tano, Margaret (Badu)- Of Bronx, New York, passed away suddenly on May 3, 2023. She was 53. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Margaret Tano →

By Arthur Moore

How many times as kids growing up in Somerville did our mother’s say look both ways before crossing the street. Continue reading Look Both Ways Before Crossing Street →

DOROTHY’S OBITUARY:

Dorothy J. (DiMarzo) Montalto, of Somerville, passed away on June 19, 2023, she was 87. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Dorothy Jean Montalto →

Event hosted by Pathways for Immigrant Workers and the City of Somerville, will be held on July 13, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Connexion, 149 Broadway

SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville and Pathways for Immigrant Workers will host a free immigration legal information session for small employers and lower-wage workers on Wednesday, July 13, 2023, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Connexion located at 149 Broadway. Continue reading Somerville Workers and Small Employers Invited to Attend Employment-Based Residency Information Session →

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

FUNDING THE POLICE PETITION FIASCO
Collecting names for a Petition on any issue is certainly an arduous task. It requires much time, energy, patience and ability to condense knowledgeable particulars of an issue into short, impactful verbal sentences. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: FUNDING THE POLICE PETITION FIASCO →

PATRICK’S OBITUARY
U.S. Veteran
KEANE, Patrick F. – Of Medford June 23, 2023. Beloved husband of Mary (Kelly) Keane. Complete notice to follow. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Patrick F. Keane →

WILLIAM’S OBITUARY
U.S. Veteran
Wilson, William V. –Of Somerville, passed away at home on June 21, 2023. He was 88. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering William V. Wilson →

Get ready for summer fun at the City and Somerville Arts Council’s Fourth of July celebration. Enjoy live music, food, and of course, a big, bold fireworks display. Head to Trum Field on Thursday, June 29, at 6 p.m. (rain date June 30). Learn more at Continue reading City and Somerville Arts Council’s Fourth of July celebration →

By William Tauro

Early Wednesday morning a car accident occurred at Saint Ann’s Church that’s located at 399 Medford Street in Somerville. Continue reading Car Crashes Into Saint Ann’s Church Fence →

By William Tauro

What a circus show this will be in September. Edgerly Center zero parking plus East Somerville School across the street. It’s unfortunate for the past eight years or more that there has been no scheduled preventive maintenance done to this Winter Hill school to prevent something like this from happening. Continue reading Letter from the Editor: Updates on Plans and Current Work at Winter Hill school →

From Karen Glover

Wow…I really had my eyes opened wide today.
I’m constantly intrigued by the array of lackadaisical answers, non-answers, incorrect answers, half-correct answers, or just plain ridiculous answers doled out to me on a regular basis.
As you know, I, along with countless others, are concerned with the deep/wide pothole craters/cracks/bumpy/lumpy/unlevel terrain located at The MBTA/ Clarendon Hill Bus Terminal. Continue reading Letter to the Editor: SOMERVILLE: “MAYOR” KATJANA BALLANTYNE’S PROGRESSIVE VERSION OF THE ASPHALT JUNGLE! →

Click on link below to read June 20th 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online June 20th 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (1)
Continue reading June 20th 2023 The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online →

Happy 1st Birthday RJ Menard. He is the son of Rodney & Samantha (Florentino) Menard, nephew of Tim & Ashley Florentino AND grandson of one VERY PROUD Grams Kathy Florentino!! Continue reading Happy 1st Birthday RJ Menard from Billy Tauro and all your friends at the Somerville/Medford News Weekly! 🎂 →

By William Tauro

In this week’s Lawyers Weekly. What a joke the city looks like. AND where is the additional $26,528,000.00 million coming from?

City undervalues parcel taken for new public safety building Continue reading Jury Trial Orders Mayor, City of Somerville to Pay $35.3 Million Lawsuit over Eminent Domain Taking at Cobble Hill →