A Film Review by Joe Viglione

Interesting that Marvel/Disney goes out of its way to tell potential ticket buyers on the internet that the Black Widow is “A film about Natasha Romanoff in her quests between the films Civil War and Infinity War.”
You could have fooled me. Continue reading The Black Widow Review →

By JOE VIGLIONE WWW.JOEVIGLIONE.COM
April 5, 2014

UPDATE: July 11, 2021
Marvel/Disney states that the Black Widow is “A film about Natasha Romanoff in her quests between the films Civil War and Infinity War.”
Continue reading Review Captain America The Winter Soldier – This Adventure Works →

ROBERT’S OBITUARY
KNEELAND, Robert S. “Bobby” – 69, Of Saugus, formerly a lifelong resident of Somerville, passed away on July 9, 2021.
Beloved husband of Christine “Tina” (Parker) Kneeland. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Robert S. “Bobby” Kneeland →

IRENE V. (RENE) LISTON, 85, lifelong resident of Somerville passed away, peacefully after a short illness, at Bear Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing in Stoneham, MA, on July 2, 2021.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering IRENE V. (RENE) LISTON →

The City of Somerville is seeking four community members to serve on a selection committee for the next Chief of Police of the Somerville Police Department (SPD). The next Chief will lead the department through an important moment in policing in Somerville, as the work of the reimagining policing process – led by the Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) Office under the leadership of RSJ Director Denise Molina Capers – will be in full swing.
Continue reading City of Somerville Seeks Four Community Members for the Police Chief Selection Committee →

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Come and meet Somerville’s next mayor William“Billy” Tauro at a meet & greet and while you’re there he’ll assist you to register to vote right there! Meet Billy on Wednesday August 4th from 6-9PM and he will help you register to vote and give you an absentee ballot application right there as well while we’re all enjoying the meet and greet with complimentary appetizers, music and festive Salsa dancing at Gauchao Brazilian Cuisine Restaurant located at 102 Broadway, in Somerville. Continue reading William “Billy” Tauro Multi Lingual Communities of Somerville Voter Registration Party Celebration Wednesday August 4th from 6-9PM →

By Arthur Moore

Talking to people on the street around me and other parts of Somerville I find it hard to believe that most people have no clue to many of the council members names and even less for the at large ones. Continue reading Where Have the Council Members Gone? →

By Arthur Moore

I know they want to once again build a new police and fire station. I would like to think some thought would be put into this to get it off to the right start. Continue reading Somerville Central Police and Fire Station →

By William Tauro

The mayor and city council making pretend they care about drug overdoses, while one sat back when a Somerville Police Officer (his cousin Alex aka “Officer Oxi”)dealt drugs to high school students for years. One of those overdose deaths was a Somerville youth named Carlos DeMedeiros, who we all knew well and loved. Continue reading Corrupt Somerville Political Mentality Unbelievably Sad But Very True! →

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

“As a long time resident of Somerville, I am adamantly opposed to safe injection sites promoted by members of the city council members and mayor. As a teenager, I personally experienced drug dealing at SHS. I was fortunate enough to get on a work study program and work in Boston half time so I could escape that environment. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Somerville Going In Wrong Direction Again With Drugs →

Meredith Fucile of Somerville is the owner and Choreographer of Dance Xhilaration located on Main Street in Stoneham. This week they will be competing at Nationals in Hyannis.

Good luck to soloist Lyza Fucile, and the trio of Laurel Landherr, Leeane Fucile and Alexis Pantanella. Continue reading Good Luck and Congratulations →

Great lineup of guests for WMEX Gary Leavitt and Friends this coming Sunday.
Continue reading WMEX 1510AM GARY LEAVITT AND FRIENDS SUNDAYS 6 AM – 9 AM “CHECK US OUT!” →

21033856: The Somerville Police are attempting to identify the two pictured individuals regarding a breaking and entering Continue reading Somerville Police Respond to Commercial Breaking & Entering →

Here are some interesting top comments on our news site regarding to Bus/Bike Lanes on Broadway:
———————————————————— Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Top Comments on News Site on Broadway Bus/Bike Lane Disaster →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Janine M. Shea Kerr on her passing.

Janine M. Shea Kerr was a very nice lady who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Janine M. Shea Kerr →

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

The girl who was shot on Jacques and Grant Streets… did you see the mayor’s response to the media? Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Mayor wants safe injection sites. How many more guns will be on our streets if they open them up? →

By Tom Ford

This is in response to a question asked of What’s the deal with the Billy Tauro signs popping up everywhere??
Well here is your answer in a nutshell from a local Somerville resident with a multitude of years of election Knowlege:

You will all be wearing a set of diapers when Billy gets elected. There is no other candidate remotely qualified to deal with the pile of crap left behind.

This city is not someone’s piggy bank to do as they choose. Taxpayers should immediately demand a full and complete audit of all departments and personnel. Continue reading When Reality Sinks In When Billy Tauro Wins The Election →

Click on link below to read July 6th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
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Joe Viglione’s Rock and Roll Musical Essays

July 6, 1987 John Cale led off a new series at the Paradise Theater…it was a brilliant performance, only 34 years ago, some shows and dates stick in your head…”Wilting” is the new single from The Wolf Howls When I Scream Your Name. This, the band says, is the first of many singles from their upcoming debut album ‘Grief Songs’ on Engineer Records. The Spotify is here: Continue reading Hotline to the Underground →

Happy Birthday to James Bremis, Yasser Mirza, Joe Hamel, Mary Sullivan, Kelsey Roberson Halloran, Rhea Wahlberg, Jason Brewer, Tony Giurleo, Rissa Chiappini, Jen Madden, Tina Minghetti McIsaac, Tim Winn, Jodie Lynn, Brian Nicholas, Sean O’Brien, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week! →

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

Hi I have been trying to get through to city hall but was on hold for an hour so I turn to u I wanted to let them know that the street on the corner of Somerville Ave and Central looks like it has been dug up pieces of the street are shoved in the drain if it rains the street will be flooded I am sending it to u because I know u will do something about it

Higher summer temperatures and dry weather bring an increased risk for fire hazards. To keep your household and neighbors safe, the Somerville Fire Department is asking residents to take steps to prevent fires and stay safe.

Here are some ways to prevent fires and staying safe: Continue reading Somerville Fire Department Reminds Residents of Fire Safety and Prevention Tips →

“Somerville Rec completed its first spring outdoor basketball skills and drills clinic from March to June @ Trum Park getting the young kids some much needed outdoor activity while the covid restrictions were still active”

Thanks to the SYL Staff ,Nice Job !

Jay R

Somerville Arts Council’s ArtBeat is back in person this summer to celebrate pop art! This year’s theme is “Pop!” so expect to see pops of color, eyepopping art installations, and a whole lot of surprises popping up all over Davis Square. Continue reading Somerville Arts Council’s ArtBeat Returns July 10 →

Sunday, July 11, is Somerville Vaccine Day. Three mobile clinics will be set up around the city to provide COVID-19 vaccines to anyone 12 or older. Clinics will be held at Holy Bible Baptist Church, 64 College Ave.; St. Anthony’s Parish, 12 Properzi Way; Brazilian Presbyterian Church, 212 School St. Continue reading Get Vaccinated at Somerville’s Vaccine Day, 7/11 →

By William Tauro

Since I announced my candidacy as a candidate for Mayor of Somerville last fall, a multitude of hate crimes have been occurring across the city. Many of the hate crimes came in the form of harassment and vandalism against my Somerville/Medford Newspaper and including sister Somerville Scout boxes that are spaced and positioned across the city. Continue reading Davis Square Facebook Group Members Persons of Interest of Political Hate and Possible String of Arson Crimes →

By William Tauro

Sources have reported that the Somerville Fire Department fire boat bearing the call signs Somerville Marine One has taken on water and has partially sunk at its pier located on shore Drive at the Boat House. Continue reading Somerville Fire Boat Sinks at Shore Drive Dock →

By William Tauro

At around 2:00am a 17 year old female was shot in the area of Jacques and Grant Streets while walking with a friend. She suffered a gunshot wound to her lower torso and transported to Massachusetts General where she underwent surgery. Continue reading Another Gun Incident in Somerville While Some Councilors Continue to Want to Defund Police →

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

This Monday morning in Davis Square Somerville directly in front of Chipotle this is what I have to wake up to while on my way to work.

I just called the police on these two .. these kids are not even from around here .. knowing they know Somerville is known as a safe haven for doing drugs so sad .. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Has Somerville Become The Newly Proclaimed Next Methadone Mile? →

Hello All

It’s that time of year when Mystic Wellington Yacht Club will once again be partnering with the Mass Bass Fishing Federation and the My Little Buddy’s Boat Autism Awareness Charity to host the 9th Annual Fishin with a Mission Autism Awareness Day at MWYC. Continue reading Fishin with a Mission →

By William Tauro

After almost more than a year and a half to redo the Washington Street Bridge, closing off half of Somerville, Continue reading Somerville Washington Street Bridge Still Under Water →

Tickets on Sale Now!

The Committee to Elect William “Billy” Tauro invites you to help celebrate Billy’s Birthday aboard the 800 Passenger Boston’s favorite ship the Provincetown II for “Billy’s Birthday Bash!” Appearing live on stage on the upper deck “Finding Dimes the Band!” Tickets available now! Boarding time 6pm – departure at 7 sharp. M/V Provincetown II
Boarding Time:6:00PM
Departure Location:Seaport World Trade Center
Cruise Time: 7 Sharp– 9:30 PM
Dinner Buffet * Cash Bar * Live Band * Dancing * Good Friends Continue reading William “Billy” Tauro’s Boston Harbor Cruise Birthday Bash Fundraiser Event Wednesday July 21st! →

By William Tauro

During this past Wednesday’s fireworks display that took place at Trum Field, TEAM TAURO volunteers were handing out bottles of bottled waters to everyone in the crowd free of charge to help relieve them a bit from the 90degree temperature heat. Only to have Joe Curtatone come out of nowhere to cluelessly start yelling at our volunteer aloud in front of spectators about how ” HE DOESNT SUPPORT IMMIGRANTS” referring to Tauro. JOE has got to go and his cronies too! Continue reading Somerville Mayor Curtatone Hits Sour Note at Fourth of July Fireworks Concert →

The Somerville Community Growing Center is thrilled to announce the return of in-person free public events at the Growing Center this year! Please join us for our July Events! Continue reading Somerville Community Growing Center Events →

Click on link below to read The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
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Happy Birthday to Vincent Michael Mitrano, Aliana Oppedisano, Joelle Martin, Chris Lampropoulos, Kathey De Young, Helena Sebastian, Joanne Kent, Tony Pereira, Scott Macinnes, Ted Ryan, Sal Casparriello, Isabella Rotola, Karen Galvin, Steve Nocella, John Sullivan, Ron Bargoot, Michael Aiello, Dom Junior, Donna J. Clifford, Emily Yu, Joe Avakian, Katherine Cremin, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week! →

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

Hi I was wondering do you have anything to do with Foss park Pool because it is dirty no need of it never in my 50 years every seen how dirty it is staff should sweep up leaves every time do pool check 15 min kids sit out staff should go around sweep leaves up and net get out come by take look disgusting ty but awful.

The City of Somerville’s Licensing Commission is seeking one Somerville resident to fill a vacancy on the three-member board. Commissioners serve three-year terms and earn a stipend of $3,600 per year. Meetings are held monthly, typically Monday evenings at 6 p.m.
Continue reading Somerville Licensing Commission Seeks One Resident to Fill Vacancy for Three-Year Term →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Ida DeSimone on her passing.

Ida DeSimone was a very nice lady who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Ida DeSimone →

The Cities of Somerville, Cambridge, Framingham, and Chelsea in collaboration with the Chelsea Collaborative and Cambridge Health Continue reading Cities of Somerville, Cambridge, Framingham, and Chelsea Announce Virtual & Call-In Panel Discussion on Keeping Our Kids Safe and the COVID-19 Vaccine, 6/29 →

Three virtual town halls are planned for July to further the conversation around opening a supervised consumption site (SCS) in Somerville. Each meeting will have a different focus to address various stakeholder perspectives. Each meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and the schedule is as follows: Continue reading Somerville-Three Town Hall Meetings on Proposed Supervised Consumption Site Planned for July →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 5 City Councilor Mark Niedergang, and City staff invite you to a virtual community meeting to discuss the proposed expansion and renovation of Somerville Junction Park. City staff will give an overview of existing conditions, present conceptual ideas for potential future uses, and gather feedback from attendees. Continue reading Virtual Meeting to Discuss Somerville Junction Park Expansion & Renovation, July 7 →

The Somerville Mobile Farmers Market will begin its 2021 season on July 9. On Fridays and Saturdays until October 16, customers can buy fresh, local produce in neighborhoods around Somerville. Continue reading City of Somerville’s Mobile Farmers Market Begins 2021 Season on July 9 →

On Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 8:21 A.M., Somerville Police control received a 911 call from a Home Depot Loss Prevention officer stating an Off-Duty Police officer needed assistance apprehending a shoplifter. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Jimmy ZHANG (Shoplifting) →

On 06/25/2021, while assigned to marked unit East-4, I was dispatched with West-5 (Officer Soares) to Temple Street for reports of an assault. Upon arriving to the correct location, as people had been pointing in the wrong direction, we found several parties engaged in actively fighting. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Chris HICKS (A&B on Disabled, ABDW, False ID, A&B) (Billerica Warrants) →

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

So took this pic this morning. I hope my building or surrounding buildings don’t catch on fire or we are screwed. In front on building they just tore down. No notices or explanations why the hydrant out of service.

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

This was posted on the Davis Square Facebook site not to long ago posted by Matt Hoey who is an intelligent person and very highly respected and who knows what’s going on. I thought you might like to see it! Congrats you will win this! Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Why William “Billy” Tauro Will Win This Election Prediction →

On Thursday, June 24, 2021, at approximately 8pm, SPD officers responded to an assault at a Somerville residence. Continue reading Somerville Police Department Update →

Save the date! Contact information below to participate, donate and/or sponsoring this event and walkers!

Somerville Massachusetts Bay Veterans Center Walk for the Homeless

Hosted by Marisa Tauro and the Tauro Family (Supporting Marisa’s commitment to ending homelessness) Continue reading Save the date, more details to follow: Somerville Massachusetts Bay Veterans Center Walk for the Homeless →

By Somerville Firefighters Local 76

Congratulations to FF Sly Moore of Engine 1 Group 3 on his retirement from the SFD! After honorably serving his country as a US Marine, Sly went on to dedicate 32 years of service to the citizens of Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Firefighter Sly Moore of Engine 1 Group 3 Retires from the SFD →

Do we still want to defund the police? I know I sure don’t! I will increase their budget to give them the proper tools and officers they need to fight crime and addiction! It’s time to bring common sense back to Somerville City Hall! It’s time for a change! Vote William “Billy” Tauro for Mayor of Somerville!#TEAMTAUROforMAYOR2021

Shooting Canal Lane

On 6/24/21 at approximately 1:00 AM, the Somerville Police responded to the parking lot area at the rear of 10-30 Canal Lane for a gunshot detection alert of seven shots being fired. Police recovered seven shell casings in that area and located two vehicles with ballistic damage. Continue reading Shooting Canal Lane Somerville →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of James R. Farrell, Sr. on his passing.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering James R. Farrell, Sr. March 11, 1938 – June 21, 2021 →

The Somerville Fire Department has battled two serious three alarm fires within the past week. Both of these fires have been determined to be accidental, the result of smoking. The first fire, on Friday, June 18th was reported just after 3 p.m. at 93 Temple Street. Arriving firefighters encountered heavy fire in the rear of the third floor. Continue reading Somerville Recent Fires →

Nice job city of Somerville inspectional services! You could ticket everybody everyday for trash not being covered but you can’t properly inspect a building that has a rotted roof? Continue reading Somerville Autobody Shop Roof Collapses During Heavy Rain Storm →

Happy Birthday to Helena Hardy, Olivia Scarpa, Mary Gagliardi, Mrs Martin, Philip Benevides, Noah Galvin, Sharon Quinlan, Talia Legerstrom, Josh McCann, David Goss, Samantha Swanton, Ruth Elizabeth, Cheryl Leonard Masiello, Billy McCarthy, Phillip Coutu, Mike Weaver, Charles Morrison, Kevin Wilson, Alan Russo, Charlie Morrison, Mike Delgizzi, Angel Ryan, Ann Leary, Christopher Marks, Christy Breidenbach, Brian Clarke, Diane Sherry, Debbie Cosgrove Moore, Brian A. Sweetser, Cliff Toppi, Jackie Quinn Hayes, Diane Powers, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week! →

By William Tauro

This past Saturday, the 2021 Annual Somerville/Medford Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony took place at the boathouse on the Mystic River in Somerville. Continue reading 2021 SOMERVILLE/MEDFORD BLESSING OF THE FLEET ON THE MYSTIC RIVER →

By William Tauro

I spent a good part of this past Thursday in Quincy with my friend Mayor Thomas P. Koch as his guest and I was invited to attend a mass with Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley celebrating “A Night 4 Life in Quincy as well.” Prior to the mass, I attended a luncheon with City of Quincy Treasurer Phi Du, Quincy Mayoral Aid Jack Donahue and members of the community at a Quincy Lions Club installation of officers. Continue reading Somerville Mayoral Candidate Already Building Bridges/Sharing Ideas With Other Communities →

By Patrick Tauro

This past Wednesday, William “Billy” Tauro and the great members of the Winter Hill Yacht Club hosted a Hawaiian Luau for the Somerville seniors at Somerville’s Winter Hill Yacht Club. And the best part of it is that it was all free of charge and “It was on Billy!” Continue reading Somerville Seniors Hawaiian Luau at Somerville’s Winter Hill Yacht Club Photos →

JAMES’ OBITUARY
U.S. Veteran
FARRELL, James R., Sr. “Bob” – 83, A lifelong resident of Somerville, June 21, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Joan M. (Cremens) Farrell.
Son of the late Kathleen (Fraser) and James F. Farrell. Continue reading Somerville Remembering James R. “Bob” Farrell Sr. →

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By William Tauro

At about 6:15PM on Monday, June 21st, a nine-year-old Autistic boy ran from his mom as they were shopping at the Burlington Coat Factory Store that’s located at Assembly Row in Somerville. Continue reading Three Local Fishermen Save 9 Year Old Autistic Boy from Drowning in Somerville →

The Somerville Licensing Commission Meeting being held today, Monday, June 21, will begin at 6:30 p.m., not the usual time of 6 p.m. Tonight’s meeting includes a public hearing on a proposed cannabis dispensary at 690-692 Broadway. Continue reading Somerville June 21 Somerville Licensing Commission Meeting to Begin at 6:30 p.m. →

On Friday, June 18, 2021, at 8:35 A.M., Somerville Police control received a 911 call regarding a male passed out in a motor vehicle on Broadway near MacArthur Street. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Robert VALLERY (OUI Drugs, Possession of Class E) →

On 6/16/2021, at 9:36pm, I was assigned to uniform patrol in unit West-7. Ofc. T. Lambert (unit West-6), Ofc. Buswell (unit West-5), and I responded to XX Barton St. for a report of a suspect that was trying to open a car door and displayed a knife to the reporting party. The suspect description fit the same from an earlier nearby call for smashed windshield and it is believed that it is the same suspect for incident #21030457 Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Pershing REID (Assault w/ Dangerous Weapon, Possession of Dangerous Weapons) →

By William Tauro

I received this following message/comment from a reader that posted on my William Tauro for Mayor Facebook. It reads as follows: “Still waiting for the knock in the door to speak to this so call “Life Long Resident”, have issues I want to hear what his plans are…. Drugs, crime, DPW issues, parking, Condo construction, parks, green space and a few others…informed a few of his supports and still he has not visited the home of this TRUE LIFE LONG RESIDENT!!!! Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Don’t Judge Me If You Don’t Know Me and What I Do for Somerville →

I am withdrawing my consideration for endorsement from Our Revolution Somerville (ORS).  I do this in solidarity with the candidates of color who received unfair treatment and outright exclusion at recent candidates forums. This is not an endorsement or rejection of any candidate, but rather an acknowledgement that all people deserve to be treated fairly and equally.

Continue reading Ward 1 City Councilor Matt McLaughlin Withdraws from Our Revolution Somerville Endorsement →

DJ Brother Cleve and Booty Vortex Will Provide Pre-Fireworks Entertainment

Continue reading Annual Fireworks Display Planned for June 30 at Trum Field →

SOMERVILLE, MA – The City of Somerville’s annual SomerMovie Fest returns this year with a series of seven family-friendly films being shown in parks around Somerville.

Continue reading Coming Soon to a Park Near You: SomerMovie Fest Annual family-friendly film series begins July 8 →

New dedicated bus lane is between Main Street in Medford and Wheatland Street in Somerville

Continue reading Municipal Dedicated Bus Lane Pilot Program on Mystic Avenue (Route 38) Begins Monday, June 21st →

The Somerville Board of Health (BOH) approved a proposal at its June 17 meeting that revises and extends the City’s current residential eviction moratorium for 90 days, until September 15. Continue reading City of Somerville Residential Eviction Moratorium Extended to September 15 →

RICHARD’S OBITUARY
Richard J. Sweeney, 65 of Stoneham, formerly a lifelong resident of Medford, passed away suddenly June
16, 2021 in Maine. Rick, a former Medford Firefighter of 32 years, passed away in the state he grew so
fondly of and where he spent a great deal of his time. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Richard J. Sweeney →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Kathleen L.(O’Loughlin) Meehan on her passing.

Kathleen L.(O’Loughlin) Meehan was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Kathleen L.(O’Loughlin) Meehan →

Please join William “Billy” Tauro and the great members of the Winter Hill Yacht Club on Wednesday July 14th from 12:00Noon-2:00PM for lunch and entertainment at Somerville’s Winter Hill Yacht Club located at 500 Artisan Way, Somerville, MA 02145. And the best part of it is that it’s all free of charge and “It’s on Billy” so come and enjoy the festivities on Somerville’s Waterfront with Billy and the good people of the Winter Hill Yacht Club! ⛵️ Continue reading Somerville Senior’s and Veteran’s Country Hoedown Luncheon at the Winter Hill Yacht Club →

By William Tauro

This is a home that’s located on Electric Avenue in Somerville which has four American flags, two USMC flags, a Saint Anthony’s statue and a William “Billy” Tauro campaign sign in front being proudly displayed. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Cowards Lurking Amongst Us In Somerville →

By William Tauro

Channel 7 just reported the fire. The report said “Somerville brought in services to help the victims.”
This is so far from the truth and absolutely sickening and I could not disagree more! Somerville failed the victims miserably in this fire. Continue reading Somerville Social Services Failed the Temple Street Fire Victims Miserably This Past Friday →

– DJ Brother Cleve and Booty Vortex Will Provide Pre-Fireworks Entertainment

SOMERVILLE, MA – The City of Somerville will host its annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration at Trum Field on Wednesday, June 30 (rain date July 1). Continue reading Annual Fireworks Display Planned for June 30 at Trum Field →

Pearl Street through East Somerville is getting repaved redesigned, and you can help prioritize elements of the project by taking short survey. Continue reading Pearl Street through East Somerville Getting Repaved Redesigned →

By William Tauro

Nothing like making Somerville last in the nation again! City Hall should have been open months ago with no excuses along with all of our city buildings! The payroll never stopped since day one and it still continues even though all the doors are locked!  Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Somerville City Hall Still Closed at Your Expense →

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By William Tauro

This past Friday evening, Pastor Silvio Santos and Pastor Glaudner Oliviera hosted a program for teens at the Portuguese Baptist Church Place(PBC Place) located on Adams Street in Saugus on public safety, drug awareness, the immigrant community and unlocking safety federal funding. There were many church members in attendance from Somerville who also spoke as well as participated in a question and answer session that followed the program. Continue reading Spreading Awareness to Our Youth of the Many Dangers That Are Lurking Within Their Surroundings in Somerville and Beyond →

By Arthur Moore

It seems the defund police group thinks we should defund police as their survey says 65% of the people in Somerville want to defund the police. If I read the budget right we are increasing the budget which is what you expect for the people that protect and serve the community. Why would you even think of defunding them? Continue reading Outrage Over Somerville Police Defunding →

Hotline to the Underground
by Joe Viglione

An Interview with Gary Sohmers NorthEast Collectibles Extravaganza

We’re talking to Gary Sohmers about the July 2–4 NorthEast ComiCon:
Continue reading Hotline to the Underground The Gary Sohmers Interview →

Essays by Joe Viglione

From the Kids to the Real Kids to Mr. Curt solo on Euphoria Records, the Mr. Curt catalog of music is a long and important, historic part of the New England Rock and Roll Story. His bands Pastiche and The Exis made their mark from the 1970s to the 1990s if my memory serves and somehow a couple more decades developed to the year 2021, a half a century, and welcome to his newest CD, Kernels for the Birds. Continue reading Hotline to the Underground Mr. Curt and Friends + Going Track by Track with The Walkoffs →

You are cordially invited to a virtual advance screening of MARY J. BLIGE’S MY LIFE from Amazon Studios! The screening will take place on Tuesday, June 22nd at 7:00PM. Continue reading Mary J Blige Free Screening →

Click on link below to read June 15th, 2021 The Somerville m/Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
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Happy 11th Birthday to Jayden Kuma, Happy 1st Birthday Emilie Kuma, Happy Birthday to Bobby Jones, Alyssa Settipani McCarthy, Mira McCabe, Mary and Kathleen Houghton, Audrey Casey, Papang Pulis, Robert S McCarthy, John Doucette, Peyem Ayem, Karen Cochran Cunningham, Happy 85th Birthday to John Alves, Isaura Almeida Collins, Sammy O’Leary, Donna M. Quinn, Assunta Rigo, Eileen Sullivan, Lorraine Benoit, Sandra Heron, Pat Centofanti, Verge Figueiredo, Darlyne Harff, Larry Bethune, Lynda Norton, Jack Kehoe, Valerie Harris, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week! →

By William Tauro

I am shocked that all the expenditures which should be suspended and because they are expressly refusing to suspend any further appointments, or expenditures, and instead push through to accommodate their agenda they should be ashamed of how they are spending the taxpayers money so frivolously and any supporting Councilors should respectfully step down from their positions immediately. Continue reading Curtatone Trying To Bankrupt The Somerville General Fund On His Way Out, City Councilors Sitting On Hands →

All City buildings will reopen to the public on Monday, July 12 with limited staffing. Both visitors to City buildings as well as staff will be required to wear face coverings while inside the buildings. Continue reading City Buildings Reopening to the Public July 12, Many City Services Still Available Online →

Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone will submit a request to the Board of Health (BOH) this month that would revise and extend the City’s current residential eviction moratorium for 90 days, until September 15. Continue reading City of Somerville Proposes Extending Local Residential Eviction Moratorium →

The City of Somerville is partnering with community groups again this year to raise awareness about black swallow-wort (BSW), a very aggressive and invasive, non-native weed that can be found throughout Somerville. BSW displaces native plants and habitats, threatens butterflies and songbirds, and is toxic to deer and livestock. It is especially harmful to the monarch butterfly population because it resembles milkweed, where monarchs lay their eggs, and once the monarch larvae hatch, they die from eating the toxic BSW leaves. Continue reading Help Stop Black Swallow-Wort in Somerville This Summer →

On Saturday, June 12, 2021, while working a First Half shift, assigned to marked unit West 6, at approximately 9:57 PM, I was dispatched to check condition in front of 155 College Ave. Marked Unit West 7 (Officer Al Gee), was also dispatched.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Samson WOLDU (A&B on Public Employee, Resisting) →

By William Tauro

This past Sunday June 13th, the Somerville Fire Department celebrated Firefighter Memorial Sunday. Firefighter Memorial Sunday is held every year to honor the Somerville Firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice, and to recognize all active and retired members who have passed away during the past year. According to Somerville Firefighters Local 76 website it reads “It has been a tradition for over 100 years and is a very special day for us.” Continue reading Somerville Firefighters Memorial Sunday 06/13/2021 →

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

When the park in Davis Sqe by Boston Burger become a homeless shelter!!! Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Davis Square Has Become a Homeless Shelter →

Another night of violence when shots were fired in Pennsylvania Avenue in Somerville, but never reported until today. Police found fired shell casings. Police would not comment. This is Yet another incident of gun violence in the city in recent days and weeks in the city.
Next week Councilors insist they will cut police officers nd the police budget instead of making sure the police department has enough officers to provide safety to our residents. At least two of these City officials are running for Mayor with a total disregard of the danger of what’s going on in Somerville and in your neighborhood.

I will make sure to address this issue when elected to Mayor.
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Somerville Friday Night Shooting Never Reported To Residents

By William Tauro

I wonder why the Somerville Police Department nor the corrupt administration and nor the spineless city Councilors have report of this yet? What’s going on here? Shouldn’t the residents of Somerville be aware what’s going on and decide for themselves if their lives are in danger in which they are? Continue reading Another Night of Gunfire In Somerville →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Mary Alice Dober on her passing.

Mary Alice Dober was a wonderful person and a great friend to all of us here at the Somerville/Medford News Weekly. For over the past 17 years Mary would call my cell phone every Tuesday, greet us with her amazing cheerful personality and then be waiting for our newspaper delivery to show up at her building’s doorstep. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Mary Alice Dober →

By William Tauro

You would think that Joe Curtatone would’ve double checked and realized that Mary’s husband Peter Miller takes up a full chapter in my book “Stealing Somerville” before he threw her into the race to try to split my votes? You just can’t make this stuff up! Remember in November!

A new development of a recent candidate entering into the Mayors race is identified as candidate for mayor Mary Cassesso. Continue reading Top Official Somerville Mayoral Candidate Mary Cassesso Resigns From Cambridge Health Alliance In Somerville Amongst Alleged Corruption Affiliation →

By Arthur Moore

I had seen where Mystic Ave was to have a bus lane a while back. But since there has been no traffic problems anymore due to covid one would think they would see the wisdom of putting this on the shelf. Well, I guess the powers that be had to come in and fix what was not broken again. Continue reading Somerville, Medford Mystic Ave. Fiasco →

By Arthur Moore

So once again Somerville is removing parking that is desperately needed by small business trying to make a comeback from the losses from covid. This time in Gilman Square, Lovely Valentine is one of them. Lovely Valentine does weddings and such so you know they had it really bad. The thing is they get customers there to interview. So they do need parking for them. Continue reading Somerville, The Small Business Killer →

By William Tauro

If I can’t drive to a location in Somerville, I won’t do business in that location with that business.
If I have to shop and then go out in the rain carrying groceries in paper bags that will fall apart when they get wet instead of a plastic bag, I won’t shop there. Continue reading SOMERVILLE GOING WALKABLE ELIMINATING CUSTOMER PARKING SPACES AND DESTROYING LOCAL BUSINESSES →

By William Tauro

This past Saturday morning, Somerville Police officers responded to an automobile accident of a car that crashed into the Prospect Hill Academy Charter School building located at 25 Webster Avenue in Somerville. Continue reading Car Crashes Into Somerville Prospect Hill Academy Charter School Building →

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

Climate Priorities NOT. An eco system in West Somerville was destroyed in Ward 7 under her watch. Katjana Ballantyne allowed dozens of 100 foot mature trees to be chopped down located at 501 Mystic Valley PKWY in West Somerville THE DAY PRIOR to the tree ordinance that went into effect so that a developer could come in and build a 90 unit condo on an acre property after razing the only dwelling, a single home that currently sits on the property. Thanks to William Tauro for exposing this in his paper! Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Ward 7 City Councilor Ballantyne Has No Climate Priorities →

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

Hi all … just a heads up about the parking patrol minions out to make some last minute bucks for the current mayor. Late last night No Parking signs were put up on my street, Cross St. and neighboring streets for construction starting the following morning. Nothing new, we’re used to the lack of notice and inconvenience. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly:Curtatone’s Extra Spending Money From 8th Grade Graduation Parents →

The hits just keep on coming! Here is a second Somerville drug bust in a row for this week!
Do we still want to defund the police?

On 6/6/21 at approximately 5 PM, Somerville Police responded to the area of 160 Washington St for a motor vehicle accident involving two vehicles. Upon arrival, Officers were informed that the driver of one colliding vehicle concealed an object in the sewer immediately following the crash. Continue reading Somerville Police Drug Trafficking Arrest →

By William Tauro

On June 10, 2021 the Somerville and State Police assisted several Federal law enforcement agencies in executing an arrest and search warrant at 17 Virginia Street in Somerville. At least one person was arrested for charges of conspiring to distribute heroin and cocaine. This person was a known gang member from Lowell. This is what is going on in our city of Somerville. Continue reading Federal Drug Raid In Somerville →

By William Tauro

This is just one of many shady and corrupt political development addresses in Somerville. The address is 654 Mystic Avenue in Somerville and neighbors have continuously reached out to me on several occasions to “please try to do this asap…I heard the property is unsecured. It’s dangerous!” Neighbors also wrote, “Please expose this story because it will affect the many lives of people who live there. The gate is open and anyone can just wander in.”
Continue reading Political Charades Hazards Lurking On Mystic Ave and Beyond In Somerville →

SHARE, SHARE, SHARE

Every single Somerville City Councilor and especially these people running against me for mayor are looking to defund police – WHERE WERE THEIR MOUTH PIECES WHEN JOE WAS PROTECTING HIS COUSIN COP ALEX CAPOBIANCO !!! Crickets every single one of them – as he sits collecting a disability-pension for selling drugs to students and passing counterfeit money! Continue reading It’s Time For Change! #TEAMTAUROforMAYOR2021 →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Anthony F. Moreira on his passing.

Anthony F. Moreira was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Anthony F. Moreira →

Click on link below to read June 8th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sBPRZHhjkYFx5FNIqXbWA5MSxWOn0fer/view

Happy Birthday to Cambridge City Councillor Timothy Toomey Jr, Lauren Crockton, Artie Pino, Rebecca Gil, Karen Lambert, Mama Ferreira, Tommy Mahoney, Robert Gaudet, Nancy Wollenburg, Carol Cogliani, Sean Williams, Nicole Alves Bairos, David Ruth, David L. Lyons, Jennifer Dever Wood, Kristen Bush, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week! →

Move over coffee. Today is a job for champagne!!! Continue reading Mount Vernon Restaurant & Pub Father’s Day Brunch Buffet 14 Broadway in Somerville →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Anthony R. “Tony” Cota Sr. on his passing.

Ánthony Cota was a wonderful person with a heart of gold who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Anthony R. “Tony” Cota Sr. →

On May 29, 2021. I, Officer Jorge Morel was working patrol in full-uniform during my assigned 12AM-8AM shift in the west district 6 cruiser #783. At approximately 3:14AM, I was dispatched to the area of 185 College Ave for a report of a Hit and Run. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Shanice REDDICK (OUI Liquor, Open Container, Leave Scene of Property Damage) →

On Saturday, May 29, 2021, I, Officer Justin Buswell was in full-uniform and worked my assigned 8am-4pm shift in marked Somerville Police Cruiser West-5. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Stephen LARUE (OUI Liquor, Negligent Operation) →

On 05/26/2021, while assigned to marked unit East-4, I was dispatched to the area of 505 Medford Street (Incident number 21026522) for reports of a motor vehicle accident. Officer Soares in East-3 responded as well. Later Officer Dell’Isola in West-5 responded as well.

Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Burton FAULKNER (OUI Drugs) →

Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log: 5/24/21 – 6/06/21 →

Mr. Tauro

In response to your inquiry regarding whether I had a response to the May 25, 2021, Finance Committee Meeting that included a presentation on the police department’s history of reform recommendations and resultant changes during the past twenty years, I have attached an initial response.

Thank you

Chief Femino

We appreciate the community’s interest in the history and evolution of the Somerville Police Department, particularly as we move forward with engaging the community in reimagining policing. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Somerville Finance Committee – Police Historical Changes →

The new initiative aims to bring information about vaccines, safety, and resources directly to residents and businesses
Continue reading Somerville’s COVID Ambassadors Will Hit the Streets This June →

High temperatures are expected over the next week in the Boston area. We urge residents to review the following heat safety tips, and consider some ways to stay cool in Somerville as well as precautions to take to avoid overexposure to the heat. Continue reading Stay Safe in the Heat →

{New Home Demos 2020]

Mr. Curt & Friends

Kernels for the Birds

HOTLINE TO THE UNDERGROUND Continue reading Hotline to the Underground Mr. Curt and Friends →

Please join the City of Somerville and the Somerville Bicycle Committee for a one-hour virtual workshop called Bike Network Planning: Lessons for Somerville. This workshop will be led by Mike Lydon, an internationally recognized planner, writer, speaker, and advocate for livable cities. Continue reading Bike Network Planning: Lessons for Somerville, June 10 →

In honor of National Garden Week, the City of Somerville Health and Human Services Department is hosting a Growing Gardeners workshop for residents who are brand new to gardening.

Continue reading Somerville Hosts Workshops for New Gardeners, June 11 & 12 →

Celebrate Pride in Somerville this month at the City’s annual flag raising and Big Gay Dance Party.
Continue reading Somerville Pride Returns with Annual Flag Raising & Big Gay Dance Party →

By Arthur Moore

Back a few years ago I tried to have a 4 cylinder economical vehicle. Sadly this is not a great idea for the streets of Somerville. Each time I get another vehicle I upgrade to a bigger model. Continue reading Off Roading in Somerville →

🌈SOMERVILLE PRIDE CELEBRATION🏳️‍🌈please join me Friday June 18th from 5-10PM at the Somerville Lions Club (2nd floor) for my 1st fundraiser🎊 Continue reading SOMERVILLE PRIDE CELEBRATION Please help support Maria Koutsoubaris for Somerville Ward 7 City Council →