WANTED
Medford Police Department is actively looking for Nature Moncoeur, 18, of Somerville. Moncoeur violated his probation by cutting off his GPS ankle monitor and there is an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Moncoeur is the suspect in the assault that took place on Royall Street in Medford on July 2, 2023. Continue reading Medford Police Department is actively looking for Nature Moncoeur 18 of Somerville
Nonprofit Tenants Notified in April of August 31 Closure, Recent Findings Underscore Safety Concerns
Both Nonprofits Offered City Support to Assist with Relocation Continue reading Citing Public Safety Risk, Somerville Building Commissioner & Fire Chief Order Closure of City’s 90-92 Union Square Building
VINCENT’S OBITUARY
DiMarco, Vincent J. – Of Chester, NH, passed away on Sunday, August 13th after a courageous battle with cancer holding his beloved wife’s Kim’s hand. He was 77. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Vincent J. DiMarco
By William Tauro
For decades our elected officials dragged their feet and sat on their hands always leaving the Gilman Square Neighborhood on the back burner as they have done so in many other Somerville neighborhoods as well. This part of the city has been denied the opportunity to grow and flourish for years.
If it were up to me, I would suggest and move forward on putting the parking garage on Medford Street at the site of the collapsed garage, the old A1 Auto Body Shop. I would also push diligently to move forward in turning the dirt pit area that sits there now next to the neighborhood into a reality of the renderings that members of Gilman Square have dreamt of being accomplished as you see here in this posting. It’s a no-brainer. There will be plenty of parking for the school and Gilman Square community will thrive as a wonderful community to live, play and work in and Gilman Square would be reconnected as a vital part of our city for all to enjoy. 
Actions speak volumes and I would definitely get the job done for the betterment of Somerville. I have wonderful community improvement ideas and economical solutions for every neighborhood in our city. Continue reading What I Would Do As Mayor At Gilman Square
CHARLES’ OBITUARY
Moran, Charles E. Of Plainville, former long-time resident of Somerville and West Yarmouth, passed away after complications from a chronic illness on Saturday August 5, 2023. He was 68. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Charles E. Moran
THOMAS’ OBITUARY
Lovell, Thomas E. – Of Arlington, formerly of Somerville, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. He was 73 years old.
Born in Medford to the late William J. and Margaret (Flaherty) Lovell. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Thomas E. Lovell
By Bob Katzen
QUOTABLE QUOTES
“Former Gov. Charlie Baker had no authority to mandate the experimental COVID shots and deny religious accommodations to these state troopers. Let us never forget this insanity. This is a great victory for these troopers and more public servants must also be reinstated and given back pay.” Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES on Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
Another measure before the Higher Education Committee would establish a pilot reimbursement program for Massachusetts public higher education institutions providing tuition and fee waivers to senior citizens above the age of 60. Continue reading FREE TUITION FOR SENIORS OVER 60 (H 1274)
By Bob Katzen
A bill heard by the Higher Education Committee would provide tuition and fee waivers for any Bay State resident attending a Massachusetts public state university and who lives with a grandparent or other family member, other than their parents.
Continue reading FREE COLLEGE TUITION FOR KIDS RAISED BY NON-PARENTS INCLUDING GRANDPARENTS (H 1257, S 819)
By Bob Katzen
Gov. Healey declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts due to the “rapidly rising numbers of migrant families arriving in Massachusetts in need of shelter and services and a severe lack of shelter availability in the state.”
Continue reading THE GOVERNOR DECLARES A STATE OF EMERGENCY
By Bob Katzen
Gov. Maura Healey signed into law a $56 billion fiscal 2024 state budget. The package represents a 6.2 percent increase over last year’s budget signed by Former Gov. Charlie Baker. Healey vetoed $272 million in spending and the Legislature now has the opportunity to override the vetoes with a two-thirds vote of each branch. Continue reading GOV. HEALEY SIGNS $56 BILLION BUDGET
ROSE’S OBITUARY
Rose Donna Caterino, Born April 27, 1930 to Antionette and Antonio Tuccelli in Wilmington, Massachusetts, passed from this world to eternity on August 10, 2023. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Rose Donna Caterino
THOMAS’ OBITUARY
Thomas F. McNamara Sr. of Somerville passed away unexpectedly on August 9th, 2023 at the age of 69. Best friend and former husband to Anne, beloved father to Candace and Tom Jr., and cherished sibling to Kathy, Jackie, Kevin, Marilyn, Nancy and Peter. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Thomas McNamara
By William Tauro
One night last week after a late meeting at about 10:00PM, I decided to walk around Assembly Row and grab a bite to eat outdoors. The area was full of people eating on outdoor patios with doors wide open to the restaurants. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Somerville Rodent Solution A No-Brainer
From Medford Youth Hockey to the National Hockey League
Re: 2023-24 Fall-Winter Season Team and Program Sponsorship:
Back in 1975, all (3) of Medford Youth Hockey programs (Medford Youth Travel Hockey, West Medford Hillside Youth Intra-City Hockey and North Medford Youth Travel Hockey) combined to become Medford Recreational Hockey Association. Continue reading Medford 2023-2024 Hockey Season Sponsorship Information
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville invite you to a virtual community meeting to discuss a new fee structure for outdoor dining licenses. Continue reading Outdoor Dining License Fees Virtual Community Meetings, August 17
Assault
23044650: On 8/7/23 at approximately 11:10 PM, Somerville Police responded to Revolution Dr for report of a past assault. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a juvenile male who stated he was sitting inside the AMC theater and was attacked by two other juvenile males.
Residential Breaking & Entering Continue reading Somerville Police Department Crime Log 8/1/2023 – 8/7/2023
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Winter Hill Community Innovation School Update:
In June, the City initiated an additional building assessment of the Winter Hill Community Innovation School (WHCIS). Today, our consultant informed the City, who immediately informed Somerville Public Schools, of the unexpected presence of asbestos in material not typically found to contain asbestos. Continue reading City Closes Winter Hill Community Innovation School Building Temporarily Due to Asbestos Findings
Click on link below to read August 8th 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online August 8th 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (2)
Continue reading August 8th 2023 The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
How unthoughtful and embarrassing is this? 400 Somerville seniors signed up in advance for tomorrow’s Annual Senior Picnic, that has been pushed off for the past few years ,and now was going to be held at Trum field.  Continue reading Somerville Senior Picnic Unthoughtful Cancel
In June, the City initiated an additional building assessment of the Winter Hill Community Innovation School (WHCIS). Today, our consultant informed the City, who immediately informed Somerville Public Schools, of the unexpected presence of asbestos in material not typically found to contain asbestos. The City closed the building, which has not been currently holding classes, and it will remain closed to all until further notice as we work to investigate the findings and remediate the material. We will continue to keep our staff, families, and community updated.
For more information on the WHCIS building renovation and replacement efforts, visit http://www.somervillema.gov/WHCIS
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
I’ve been following you and your articles and you are completely spot on. You are so right. What an embarrassment! Broken window theory… starts at the top. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Somerville What an Embarrassment Today!
Junior Police Academy Cadets learning first aid and CPR techniques from Cataldo Ambulance paramedics. Continue reading Somerville Police Department Junior Police Academy Cadets
Assault
23042137: On 7/26/23 at approximately 3:14 PM, Somerville Police responded to Washington St after a male party reported that three males in a vehicle parked across the street were waiting to hurt him. Upon arrival, officers observed a white sedan flee the area after two males entered it. Officers spoke with the victim who stated three males pulled up in the vehicle and one of them displayed a firearm that was in his waistband. The victim then fled the area.
Assault Continue reading Somerville Police Department Crime Log 7/25/2023 – 7/31/2023
By Bob Katzen
The NAACP held its national convention in Boston last week for the first time since 1982. Here’s what some of the participants said:
Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES on Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
This bill would create new safeguards and patient protections governing the use of AI in mental health services.
Continue reading REGULATE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (H 1974)
By Bob Katzen
This bill would restrict telemarketing companies doing business in the state by allowing businesses to sign up for a “Do Not Call” list and fining companies up to $5,000 if they call a business on the list. Current law only allows individual consumers to sign up for the list.
Continue reading ALLOW BUSINESSES TO OPT INTO “DO NOT CALL” LIST (S 202)
By Bob Katzen
This bill would create a new court verdict of “guilty but with a mental illness” that would carry the same sentence as provided by law for a defendant found guilty of the same crime, except they would serve the sentence at a mental health facility instead of a prison. Continue reading GUILTY BUT WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS (S 981)
By Bob Katzen
This bill would require that 1 percent of the excise tax on recreational marijuana be used for youth substance abuse prevention.
Continue reading DEDICATE 1 PERCENT OF MARIJUANA EXCISE TAX TO YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION (H 103)
By Bob Katzen
This bill would prohibit prisoners under 21 years old from being held in solitary confinement.
Continue reading NO/LIMITED SOLITARY CONFINEMENT (H 1740)
By Bob Katzen
This bill would prohibit any prisoner from being transferred to other states and being required to work on labor projects in that state. The measure was first filed in 2017 when former Bristol County Sheriff Tom Hodgson was planning to transport Bristol County prisoners across state lines to the nation’s southern border to help build former President Trump’s proposed border wall. Continue reading PRISON LABOR (H 1400)
By Bob Katzen
Gov. Healey signed into law a bill that includes authorizing $200 million in one-time funding for the maintenance and repair of local roads and bridges in cities and towns across the state. The $375 million package, a bond bill under which the funding would be borrowed by the state through the sale of bonds, also includes $175 million for several transportation-related grant programs.
Continue reading $375 MILLION FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES (S 2375)
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
This is a woman’s restroom that’s located inside of Somerville City Hall! A concerned Somerville resident took these videos and sent them to me. Just look at the poor, unhealthy, conditions of this restroom. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Dirty, Decaying Restrooms at Somerville City Hall
MICHAEL C. “CHRIS”‘S OBITUARY
Power, Chris (Michael) of Somerville, MA passed away peacefully on July 31, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born January 15, 1934, in Shanagolden, Co. Limerick, Ireland. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Michael C. “Chris” Power
STANLEY’S OBITUARY
Mont-Louis, Stanley- Of Medford, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. He was 49 years old.
Born and raised in Port Au Prince, Haiti to Guy and Marie (Altagrace) Mont-Louis. Stanley was a talented IT guy. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Stanley Mont-Louis
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
I have lived here for 73 years and never have I seen a mayor bring down and destroy a once vibrant community as the current mayor! Her blatant disrespect and disregard for the Somerville Police and Fire Departments, for the elderly, for the poor, for veterans , for families, for the children and automobile owners, for small business owners, etc. has torn this city apart. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Workers and long time residents are leaving due to Mayor’s incompetence and high taxes
DENNIS’ OBITUARY
Dennis James Zografos passed away at the age of 35 on August 4th 2023 at his home after struggling for the past three years with an epilepsy diagnosis. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Dennis J. Zografos
By William Tauro
It’s sad to say that it took me, on July 6th, 2023, less than a month ago, to take a video on my own and express the many concerns of health and safety hazards that this building contains.
Continue reading The Closing of a Second Somerville School Building
By William Tauro
Well, at last has something is finally being done about and taken seriously on the severity of this situation. This all taking place while our city elected officials are finally getting off their behinds and doing something about it, but it’s a little to late!
Let’s hope and pray that our students will receive the very best, healthiest, safest and top-notch education that they so highly deserve!
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Today’s Email from a Somerville Parent to Other Parents: Continue reading Somerville School Closed Due To Contamination
By William Tauro
This is Lower Broadway at Franklin Street. This area is loaded with individuals saturated with alcohol, and other substances while sleeping in the doorways along lower Broadway (day and night) in Somerville. Continue reading Lower Broadway Somerville Beginning to Resemble Mass and Cass
Click on link below to read August 1st 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online August 1st 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (1)
Continue reading August 1st 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
By William Tauro
This event is absolutely something that is very close to my heart! My father, after migrating from Italy, joined the United States Army. He became a sergeant under General Patton in the tank division. He told me in his own words the complete story of how it broke his heart that he had to go back to Italy and fight his own people, but he was an American citizen now, and he had to do what he had to do! Continue reading Honor Local Veterans on National Purple Heart Day
By Bob Katzen
Massachusetts, like most states, currently has a law to prevent utility shut offs during the winter months. However only 19 states have similar provisions for dealing with extreme heat in the summer months. Recent reports from scientists indicate that Massachusetts residents can expect extreme heat conditions annually for the foreseeable future.” Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES On Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
The Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development Committee held a hearing on legislation that would ban elephants, bears, lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, cheetahs and other animals from being used in traveling circuses and other traveling shows in Massachusetts. Violators would be fined between $500 and $10,000. Continue reading BAN ELEPHANTS AND OTHER ANIMALS (H 3245/S 2189)
By Bob Katzen
The Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a hearing on a measure that would set a cap on the fees check-cashing stores and outlets are allowed to charge. Continue reading LIMIT FEE FOR CASHING CHECKS (H 344)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) announced a pay hike for all Senate employees. All staff members who began work prior to May 1, 2023 will receive a 7.5 percent pay hike beginning July 31, 2023. For example, a staffer who currently earns $50,000 will receive a $3,750 hike to $53,750 while an employee earning $100,000 will receive a $7,500 bump to $107,500.
Continue reading 7.5 PERCENT PAY HIKE FOR SENATE STAFFERS
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 38-0 approved a $513 million fiscal supplemental budget to help close out the books on fiscal year 2023 that ended on June 30. The House has already approved its own $693 million package. A House-Senate conference committee will eventually hammer out a compromise version.
Continue reading $513 MILLION FISCAL 2023 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET (S 2426)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 39-0 approved and sent to the House legislation that would make it easier for homeless youth and adults to secure free state ID cards. Continue reading MAKE OBTAINING ID CARDS EASIER FOR HOMELESS PERSONS (S 2251)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 39-0 approved and sent to the House a bill that would allow Bay Staters to choose the gender-neutral designation “X” in lieu of “male” or “female” on their birth certificates and marriage certificates. Continue reading SENATE APPROVES GENDER X BILL (S 2207)
By Bob Katzen
The House 157-0, Senate 39-0, approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey a House-Senate conference committee version of a bill that includes authorizing $200 million in one-time funding for the maintenance and repair of local roads and bridges in cities and towns across the state. The $375 million package, a bond bill under which the funding would be borrowed by the state through the sale of bonds, also includes $175 million for several transportation-related grant programs.
Continue reading $375 MILLION FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES (S 2375)
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has detected West Nile virus (WNV) in Massachusetts for the first time this year in mosquito samples from Brookline and Worcester. Although no human or animal cases of WNV or Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) have been reported, Somerville residents should take steps to protect themselves from mosquitoes and mosquito-borne illnesses. Continue reading Protect Yourself from Mosquitoes This Summer
LYNDA’S OBITUARY
Lynda M. Miller, a cherished and devoted mother, daughter, sister and friend, of Lynn, passed away at home suddenly on July 22, 2023, she was just 43. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Lynda M. Miller
The Somerville Public Library Board of Trustees seeks one new member, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for residents with a range of experience, skills, expertise, and perspectives to share their talents and insights with their community. Continue reading Somerville Public Library Board of Trustees Seeks New Member
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Ward 2 Councilor J.T. Scott invite you to a virtual community meeting about a new park planned for 217 Somerville Ave. Continue reading Virtual Community Meeting to Discuss a New Park at 217 Somerville Ave., August 2
Dr. Mouhab Rizkallah Orthodontist, Activist, Successful Gadfly Somerville Massachusetts
WHILE MOST orthodontists focus on reshaping their patients’ mouths, Dr. Mouhab Rizkallah has been working to reshape the dental industry itself. His push for a dramatic change in how dental-coverage companies pay out benefits-Via his successful 2022 Massachusetts ballot initiative, Question 2-is just the latest in a string of battles this orthodontist has fought to improve care for patients. Continue reading DR. MOUHAB RIZKALLAH – NAMED #1 MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN DENTISTRY (NATIONALLY)
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Look close under washer, I’ll get it when I get home.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Rats Climbing Out of Somerville Toilets Across the City

Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
People have to ask the Councilors and Mayoral candidates about crime in the city when they come knocking on your door. They dance around it. The average citizen does not know most of what goes on to save face for development, image and politics. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: If you are a real politician that cares you know the needs of your constituents. Our current administration has no clue
Defendant Illegally Entered Capitol and the Senate Chamber
WASHINGTON – A Massachusetts man was found guilty in the District of Columbia of felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election. Continue reading Somerville Man Found Guilty of Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Capitol Breach
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
I’m an East Somerville resident sharing this with you because the city is playing down what happened. Look at the arrest details below – 7/21 at 3:58pm, there was a fight at 115 Broadway.
Continue reading Man Arrested with a Box Cutter Outside Kids Event at East Somerville Library
DORIS’ OBITUARY
O’Meara, Doris E. (McAnneny) – Of Medford, and Wells Beach, ME, formerly of Somerville and Falmouth, passed away peacefully with her loving daughter and son in law by her side, after a long courageous battle with heart disease. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Doris E. O’Meara
Obituary
Carlo M. Petrosillo – Age 83, beloved husband of Ella M. (Rapp) Petrosillo died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 26 at the Tobey Hospital in Wareham. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Carlo M. Petrosillo
By Sal Mingace
Today, I sat down with the owner of Dante’s barber shop, located in Davis Square at 417 Highland Ave in Somerville. We talked about the rich history of his business and how the owner has been able to sustain and maintain it. Continue reading Against all Odds
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Hey Billy,
It’s xxxxx xxxxxxx, xxxxx’s daughter. I went to school with your son and daughter. I wanted to bring attention to the Somerville Public School System for not having an after care program at the Argenziao School for kindergarten through 2nd grade. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Somerville Not Paying Sufficient Salaries Schools, DPW and Losing Qualified Employees at Rapid Rate
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
I know u post stuff about the rats in Somerville but my neighbor had called the city n they did send sumone by to try and help with the rat problem they came 1 time and never came back! Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Rats Fighting Over Territory Now
This bill would require every school district that enrolls a student with a life-threatening food allergy to develop and implement a Food Allergy Management and Prevention Plan. Continue reading REQUIRE FOOD ALLERGY PLAN IN SCHOOLS (S 250)
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“When just ok, just isn’t good enough!” Continue reading Let’s Keep Families in the Equation as Somerville Grows
This was my testimony the other night that I presented live at the Rent Stabilization Meeting that was held at the Armory. Mysteriously the audio on my testimony conveniently didn’t have audio, but only video and it was considered “technical difficulties”, so no audio was recorded that evening. So here it is in a nutshell!
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Attached is my testimony:
William Tauro’s Statement at the 7/20/23 Rent Stabilization Meeting
This meeting tonight has got to be one of the biggest examples of mismanagement that I’ve ever seen. The city’s lack of communication to it’s residents on such an important issue like this depriving them of their rights to be part of this meeting with only two days notice to residents via email, in July, during the greatest time when a majority of residents are out of town during vacation season is unbelievable. If this wasn’t a case of mismanagement, then it was nothing but a dirty trick. But we are here now tonight so let’s get this meeting underway and salvage what we can for the sake of the city. Continue reading William Tauro’s Statement at the 7/20/23 Rent Stabilization Meeting
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
This is on my street and pretty much every house on Pearson Road and Broomfield Road. I feel so bad for all the elderly and disabled people on Pearson Rd Somerville. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:U want more to see? Hold on I’m out side.. Wait till u see this!
ANNA’S OBITUARY
Federico, Anna Marie (Pugliese)- Of Somerville, passed away at home on Monday, July 17, 2023. She was 60. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Anna Marie Federico
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
Click on link below to read July 18th 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online July 18th 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (1)
Continue reading July 18th 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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
Click on link below to read: July 11th 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online July 11th 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (2)
Continue reading July 11th 2023 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
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
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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
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