The new law that would allow, starting July 1, 2023, undocumented/illegal immigrants to apply for a Massachusetts standard driver’s license is going to be on the November ballot for voters to decide whether to repeal it or leave it intact. “Fair and Secure Massachusetts,” the group spearheading the repeal campaign, submitted 71,883 voter signatures to get the question on the ballot, far more than the 40,120 signatures required. Continue reading BALLOT QUESTION ASKS VOTERS TO REPEAL THE NEW LAW ALLOWING DRIVER’S LICENSE FOR UNDOCUMENTED/ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS (H 4805)→
The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Baker a bill designed to protect “vulnerable road users” which includes pedestrians, constructions workers, emergency responders bicyclists, skateboarders, roller skates and wheelchair users. A key provision requires vehicle drivers, when passing a vulnerable user, to pass at a safe distance of not less than 3 feet when the motor vehicle is traveling at 30 miles per hour or less, and an additional foot of clearance for every ten miles per hour that the vehicle is traveling above 30 miles per hour.
The State Auditor Suzanne Bump has certified that the Department of Revenue’s (DOR) figures are correct and Massachusetts must return $2.9 billion to taxpayers based on Chapter 62F, a 1986 law approved by the voters. That law requires that tax revenue above a certain amount collected by the state go back to the taxpayers. Bump has determined that the net state tax revenues of $41,812,654,358 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 is $2,941,499,731 above the allowable state tax revenues of $38,871,154,627. Continue reading 2.9 BILLION IN TAX RELIEF IS ON ITS WAY→
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.
This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on the number of times in the 2021-2022 session each senator sided with Republican Gov. Charlie Baker and voted to sustain the governor’s 31 vetoes of items, mostly in the fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2023 state budgets. A vote to sustain means the senator supports Baker’s veto. A vote to override means the senator voted to fund the item despite the governor’s veto. Continue reading BEACON HILL UPDATES: THE HOUSE AND SENATE→
MATTIE’S OBITUARY
Mattie Lexis Fitzgerald, a resident of Malden, MA and beloved daughter of Shannon Fitzgerald of Malden, MA, passed away in a tragic accident on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. She was 19 years old. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Mattie L. Fitzgerald→
Come join Somerville Parks and Recreation for a Fall Festival on Saturday, September 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Trum Field. Kick off the new school year with an afternoon of free fun and entertainment for the whole family, featuring live music, games, bounce houses, face painting, and more. Families can also register for upcoming Parks and Rec programming. Learn more at somervillerec.com. Continue reading Parks & Recreation Fall Festival at Trum Field, September 24→
This past Sunday the members of the Winter Hill Yacht Club of Somerville and the Chelsea Rotary Club hosted their Annual Veteran’s Cruise on the Boston Harbor.
The flotilla, carrying dozens of American veterans on vessels that consisted of over twenty donated privately owned power boats from members of Winter Hill and Wellington Yacht Clubs, shoved off from the docks of the Winter Hill Yacht Club in Somerville. Continue reading VETERAN HEROES HONORED IN SOMERVILLE AT WHYC 2022 VETERANS CRUISE→
Saturday night September 24 at the Southend Italian club here in Woburn it will be an evening of comedy. Headliner Paul Gilligan, Wakefields Sean O’Brien, local funny guy Jim Ruberti and the host for the evening Woburn’s Gary Leavitt, the man of 6666 celebrity voices will be performing.
At 1:18 PM on Wednesday September 14th, a Somerville resident texted me a photo of a homeless man sleeping on the sidewalk at Broadway at Temple Street in Somerville that had been there most of the day as you can read in the attached text stating how the city has gone downhill. The text read:”Hey Billy just thought I’d share this with you all my life living in Somerville I’ve never seen this the corner of Broadway and Temple this is what this city’s come to.” I replied back with a text that read:”Sad. Yesterday I was out with my son delivering the paper and a guy was sitting on steps on Somerville Ave unzipping his fly and just pissing away on the sidewalk in front of everybody sad!” Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Homeless Population In Somerville Rising→
Residential Breaking & Entering
22050487: On 9/7/22 at approximately 7:48 AM, Somerville Police responded to a residence on Grandview Ave for a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated someone broke into the common area of the apartment and stole her wallet. Continue reading Somerville Police Department Updates→
* NEW * WOMEN’S LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY PROGRAM STARTS WED. OCT. 5 – SIGN UP TODAY: Medford Youth Hockey Board of Directors are please to announce and support a new “Women’s Learn to Play Hockey Program” that will skate at the LoConte Rink, Medford beginning Wednesday Oct. 5th at 9:00 PM and run for 7-weeks. Tuition is $245 per player and full hockey equipment is required including a hockey helmet with full face mask (shield or cage). Continue reading Somerville Youth Hockey Assosiation News: * NEW * WOMEN’S LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY PROGRAM STARTS WED. OCT. 5 – SIGN UP→
“An Act to end child marriage in Massachusetts is a great step forward that now protects young women and girls from entering into a marriage contract before the age of 18, the age of majority.” Continue reading THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL→
Bill (H 574) – Would require that in order to graduate from high school, students must correctly answer at least 60 of the 100 questions listed on a civics test that is identical to the civics portion of the naturalization test used by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for immigrants aspiring to become naturalized citizens. A students who does not pass the test on the first try is allowed to take the test as many times as he or she wants until he or she passes it. Continue reading STUDENTS MUST PASS CIVICS TEST TO GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL→
Bill (H 659) – Would require school districts, at the beginning of each school years to provide parents or guardians of students from kindergarten through twelfth grade information about each standardized assessment test that will be given during that school year including the date of the assessment; the estimated time a student will take to complete each assessment; whether students will be required to take assessments online, or have the option of paper and pencil; and the availability of appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities and English language learners, which will be translated for non-English speaking parents into their preferred language. Continue reading INFORM PARENTS ABOUT STANDARDIZED ASSESSMENT TESTS→
(H 634) – Would establish an 11-member task force to review all existing state mandates placed on public schools. In addition to determining the cost of these unfunded mandates for budgeting purposes, the task force would also develop recommendations to streamline, consolidate or eliminate any mandates and reporting requirements that are outdated, duplicative or unnecessary. Continue reading SCHOOL MANDATES→
This bill would establish a 14-member commission to research the best way of acquiring technology for Massachusetts students, including how to incentivize companies to take part in a program to provide personal computers or tablets to students. As part of its research, the commission will review the current policies in place to provide students with a personal computer or tablet and the barriers to providing all students with one. It would also evaluate the effect on benefits or drawbacks to providing students with a personal computer or tablet and its effects on the digital divide. Continue reading COMPUTERS FOR ALL STUDENTS (H 637)→
Several bills affecting public schools and education were sent to a study committee where bills are rarely actually studied and are essentially defeated. It is a way to kill a proposal without holding a vote on the bill itself. Here are some of the education bills that were sent off to a study committee: Continue reading EDUCATION BILLS SENT TO A STUDY COMMITTEE→
SOMERVILLE, MA – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville City Council invite residents to attend the fall Community Meetings of 2022. After a hiatus during the pandemic, this twice-yearly meeting series, formerly known as the ResiStat program, will return to each of Somerville’s seven wards to share the latest City progress and neighborhood updates with residents, while also providing an opportunity for residents, elected officials, and City staff to talk with one Continue reading FALL 2022 SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR COMMUNITY MEETINGS WITH MAYOR BALLANTYNE Meetings for All Seven Wards Will Be Held in October→
On Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at 1:35 PM while changing a flat tire on a disabled vehicle outside Saks Off 5th on Grand Union Blvd., I saw a Saks store employee/witness (XXXX) attempting to stop a male shoplifter who was running away from him with merchandise in his hands. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: (Larceny) Arrest→
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
…I guess it’s some dire necessity to cause the removal of the glass enclosure used to sit, wait for the bus and be protected from the elements on Holland St., a few steps from The Senior Center. In addition, to further enhance this utterly deranged “redesign,” the bus stop sign has been removed from its secure position on the ample sidewalk and placed on a skinny island on this now supercrowded, lumpy, cement blobbed out street…so enjoy waiting by this bus sign, getting soaking wet, and then maybe getting clobbered by a bus, car, or truck…take ur pic…if you don’t get splattered all over the street, considerate it a miracle! Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Removal of the glass enclosure used to sit, wait for the bus and be protected from the elements on Holland St.→
At approximately 8:40am on Friday September 9, 2022 the Medford Police responded to the Brookline Bank at 201 Salem St. Medford, Ma for a bank robbery. The Suspect is a black male who is approximately 5’5” – 5’ 7” tall, medium build, wearing a dark blue hooded sweat shirt with the hood pulled up and covering his forehead to his eyes. He also wore a light blue medical type mask to help conceal his identity. We believe he is approximately 50 – 57 years old. No weapon was shown or implied. Continue reading Medford Unarmed Bank Robbery→
SOMERVILLE – On Thursday, September 8th, the members of the Somerville Kiwanis Club gathered at the Mount Vernon Restaurant for the first joint meeting of District Kiwanis Clubs as well as local Service clubs since 2019. The annual gathering,, known as an Interclub Meeting, has not been held due to the restrictions and concerns caused by the Covid 19 pandemic. Kiwanis members from East Boston, Malden and Medford and Greater Boston Young Professionals and members of the Somerville Rotary Club and Lions Club attended the celebration which was themed, Halfway to Saint Patrick’s Day.
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Check: made out to SHS Class of 1982 Continue reading SHS Class of 1982 Reunion→
Last Wednesday, August 31st, tenants at Clarendon Hill Towers were treated to another great night of happiness at its Music Nite Series, created by our Resident Services Coordinators, Jessie and Wesmyne. During intermission, Karen Glover, CHT Tenant and Rep. of Somerville Bus Riders Take Action Committee, addressed the crowd with remarks concerning progress made relative to petition signing goal as follows: Continue reading SOMERVILLE PETITION SIGNING PROGRESS REPORT AT CLARENDON HILL TOWERS MUSIC NITE! “FACE THE MUSIC?”→
Kangas, Mary, V. of Medford, September 2, 2022
Daughter of the late John & Katherine Hudd of Somerville. Sister of the late John Hudd of Winthrop and his late wife Eleanor.
Her Late Husband Robert Kangas of Medford. Her daughter Rosemary Portrait & Late Husband William of Medford. Late Son Kris Kangas, Eric Kangas of Medford, Kurt Kangas and his Wife Jill Sweet of Shelburne Vt. Daughter-In-Law Felina Robinson of Brookline and her now husband Joseph Robinson.
Her Grandchildren: Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Mary V. Kangas→
Joan A. (Cordice) Barowski, of Somerville, passed away on August 27, 2022, she was 78. Born in Portland, Maine she was the cherished daughter of the late Eleanor M. (Hatch) and Frankie Cordice. Joan had a successful career for 22 years at the MWRA and and a proud member of the Steelworkers Union Local 9360″ Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Joan A. (Cordice) Barowski→
“The industry has grown rapidly since the voters legalized recreational cannabis in 2016, topping $3 billion in sales this past spring. While the law was intended to create new economic opportunities for diverse communities and those previously harmed by harsh drug laws, this promise has not been fully achieved, leaving many aspiring equity entrepreneurs with a very challenging pathway to achieve the success that larger corporate interests have enjoyed.”
—Former State Treasurer Shannon O’Brien on her appointment as chairperson of the Cannabis Control Commission. Continue reading THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL→
Would prohibit driving with an expired inspection sticker from being counted as a surchargeable offense. Under Bay State law, surchargeable offenses can lead to temporary higher insurance premiums. In additional the state will immediately suspend or revoke a learner’s permit or driver’s license for 60 days if a driver has accumulated seven surchargeable offenses or moving violations within a 3-year period. Continue reading PROHIBIT EXPIRED INSPECTION STICKER FROM BEING A SURCHARGEABLE OFFENSE→
Last week, several bills affecting auto insurance rates, surcharges and premiums were sent to a study committee where bills are rarely actually studied and are essentially defeated. It is a way to kill a proposal without holding a vote on the bill itself. Here are some of the bills that were sent off to a study committee.
———— Continue reading AUTO INSURANCE BILLS SENT TO A STUDY COMMITTEE→
Governor Charlie Baker filed a $1.6 billion supplemental budget to close out the books on fiscal year 2022. A key section sets aside $2.9 billion of the state’s projected surplus to be returned to taxpayers based on the recent “discovery” of 62F, a 1986 law approved by the voters. That law requires that tax revenue above a certain amount collected by the state go back to the taxpayers. It is estimated that the 1986 law would return $2.9 billion in fiscal year 2022 revenue to Massachusetts taxpayers. Continue reading 2.9 BILLION IN TAX RELIEF PENDING (H 5260)→
Kellie (Vye) Kelley of Medford, formally of Somerville passed away on August 30th2022. Kellie is the beloved wife of Patrick Kelley of Medford, mother of Scott Carty of Boston, Eric Avery of Woburn, beloved grandmother of 3. Daughter of the late John (Chickie) Vye and Anne (Maxwell) Vye of Arlington. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Kellie (Vye) Kelley→
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 1 City Councilor Matt McLaughlin, and City of Somerville staff invite you to a virtual public meeting about expanding the Glen Street Community Garden in East Somerville. The City is finalizing plans to expand the existing community garden into an adjacent vacant lot at 5 Palmer Avenue, more than doubling its current size and adding approximately 15 new, appropriately sized plots that will be manageable for gardeners of all skill levels. The expansion will also feature accessible garden beds, water hookups, a shed, and some shaded gathering areas. Continue reading Glen Street Community Garden Expansion Public Meeting, September 7→
‘Strike Up the Bands’ at SomerStreets on Highland Avenue, September 11
Free Open Streets event to feature live music, family-friendly activities, and more
Come sing along at “Strike up the Bands,” the next installment of Somerville’s SomerStreets festival series on Sunday, September 11, from 2 to 6 p.m. Programming will extend along Highland Avenue between Central Street and Lowell Street, including: Continue reading SomerStreets Festival on Highland Ave., 9/11→
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
The more I see the lack of leadership and the overwhelming stupidity and favoritism for self-gain political games in and around Somerville, the more I’m upset that you were cheated out of the election. Please run for mayor again and save Somerville.
“The FTA report is an important wake-up call for our Commonwealth. Massachusetts needs a world-class public transit system. Good public transit is a benefit to everyone in the region because it has the potential to touch so many people in positive ways. It’s good for economic justice, environmental justice, and racial justice. Continue reading Statement from Somerville Mayor Katjana Ballantyne Regarding the FTA MBTA Report:→
Mr. Richard E. Payzant, of Somerville, passed away on August 27, 2022,he was 87. Born and raised in Cambridge, he was the son of the late Hilda (Swallow) and Earl Payzant. A graduate of Rindge Technical High School he also enlisted in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a recipient of the Army Occupation of Berlin and Good Conduct medals. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Richard E. Payzant→
With the month long closure of the MBTA’s Orange Line and some parts of the Green Line and their stations closed, after somebody drinks that morning cup of coffee or someone has a hardy lunch during the day, where do commuters going to and from work go to the bathroom? Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Where Do We Pee While Using The “T”?→
“This spending plan supports a sector that has shown both incredible resilience and incredible need over the past two years. Through this plan we will see public dollars directed further and more broadly and equitably than ever before at a time when support is vital to the cultural sector’s recovery and growth.” Continue reading THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL→
A law that that would require the state to develop and implement a Women’s Rights History Trail Program took effect last week. The measure includes requiring the state to designate properties and sites that are historically and thematically associated with the struggle for women’s rights and women’s suffrage. Continue reading CREATING WOMEN’S RIGHTS HISTORY TRAIL PROGRAM→
On Sunday, August 28, 2022, at 8:13 PM, I, Officer Richard Lavey III, was travelling eastbound on Somerville Ave, in a fully marked cruiser, behind a gray Lexus sedan (MA REG# XXXX). The driver of the Lexus, later identified as Brian SOARES, stops at the traffic signal at the intersection of Somerville Ave and Prospect St. in the left turn only lane with his left blinker on. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: (Unlicensed Operation) (Framingham Warrants) Arrest→
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Recently attended a function at the Mt. Vernon Restaurant on Broadway. For as long as I can remember, which is many, many years, there were 2 Handicap Accessible parking spaces to frequent the local business, 1 on Broadway and 1 on the side street. They are no longer there just to accommodate a bus lane! Once again, this make believe mayor does not care for the elderly and the disabled’. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Handicap Parking Taken From The Elderly and Disabled→
This got started by one of the ladies from Angel moms whose child was killed by an illegal immigrant. Regardless of people showing up trying to stop them from collecting signatures which is illegal they managed to get double the amount needed to get it on the ballot. Continue reading The people finally getting a say in the licenses for illegal immigrants→
In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day on Wednesday, August 31, and Recovery Month in September, the City of Somerville will plant 15 purple flags on the City Hall lawn in memory of the 15 Somerville residents who died of an opioid-related overdose in 2021. A larger flag will also be on display in recognition of all Somerville residents who have died of an overdose. City Hall will be illuminated with purple lights through September to bring awareness to Recovery Month. Continue reading City of Somerville to Mark International Overdose Awareness Day, Recovery Month→
Residential Breaking & Entering
22045676: On 8/16/22 at approximately 3:01 PM, Somerville Police responded to a residence on Glen St for report of a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated when he returned home from work, he noticed his door had been smashed in and several belongings were stolen. Continue reading Somerville Police Department Updates→
James E. Ribeiro, age 67, of Woburn formerly of Somerville passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Friday, August 19, 2022. He was the loving companion for 30 years of Karen Spinosa. James is also survived by his loving children, Jimmy Ribeiro of Medford, Ronnie Ribeiro of Lexington, Gina and her husband Peter Bratton of Medford, and his son from a previous marriage, James Tongen of Montana. Born in Somerville he was one of six sons of the late Gilbert and Florence (Otis) Ribeiro. He was the brother of Robert Ribeiro and his partner Kevin Moore of Boston, Ronald Ribeiro and his partner Gianna Poirier of Leominster, Richard Ribeiro and his wife Donna of Somerville and the late Steven and Gilbert Ribeiro. He is further survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Former Somerville Police Officer James E. Ribeiro→
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
This is a trail of email communications between Somerville Resident Claire Gibbins and Somerville City Councilor Jake Wilson regarding “Proposed Permit Fees for Parking”
CLAIRE’S FINAL RESPONSE TO SOMERVILLE CITY COUNCILOR JAKE WILSON ON HIS RESPONSE:
From: Claire
Date: August 23, 2022 at 7:26:51 PM EDT
To: Jake Wilson
Subject: Re: Proposed Permit Fees for Parking
I found your post to be immature and irresponsible. You posted this and went on vacation so that residents could not get in touch with you. Your stupidity sent me into a severe panic/anxiety attack which could have easily led to a heart attack! I believe you should be REMOVED from the council for your immature behavior add that to your Calendly!
Free, blank CharlieCards are now available at all Somerville library locations (Central, East, and West branches) during regular hours, while supplies last. Here’s how you can utilize them during the Orange and Green Line shutdown: Continue reading Somerville Charlie Cards Available→
Highland Gardens, 114 Highland Avenue, is a federal senior/young disabled housing complex. Among its amenities are spacious balconies. Outside the complex are comfortable benches surrounded by a very aesthetic landscape design.
The tenants quickly acknowledge how ideal it is to have the MBTA #89 bus stop right outside the complex! The direct bus route offers easy access to Davis Square and Lechmere Station. Needless to say, this direct route pleases everybody!
The Highland Gardens Tenant Association is extremely active, not only in sponsoring memorable in-house Holiday Parties and Festivities, but its Officers also keep abreast of current affairs, policy-making and relevant announcements in Somerville. Continue reading HIGHLAND GARDENS TENANT ASSOCIATION MOBILIZE THE COMMUNITY AROUND MBTA PETITION SIGNING PROCESS→
Once again Somerville has chosen to be as despicable as possible. On Cedar Street where we have a lot of plastic poles that have raised havoc with people trying to get a night’s sleep has now replaced the poles and more since they were plowed away. Continue reading Sleepless in Somerville→
On Tuesday, August 16, 2022, I, Officer Pavao, was assigned to marked unit East 2. At 6:56 P.M., I was dispatched along with East 3, Officer Khoury, to 54 Newton Street for Check Condition. The reporting party, Ms. XXXX, stated her neighbor was attacking her. Officer Campers responded as backup. It should be noted that there is an extensive history of disputes between Ms. XXXX and Ms. HARDING, and they have even been physical with each other in the past. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: (Deface Property)→
“Mayor Wu’s announcement demonstrates that the new climate law is already working. Cities and towns are lining up to do their part in the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.”
—Ben Hellerstein, state director for Environment Massachusetts, on Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s announcement that she will lobby to have Boston included among the 10 cities and towns authorized under the new climate law to set fossil-fuel-free requirements for new buildings. Continue reading THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HiLL→
The House approved and sent to the Senate a bill designating September 14 as Plastic Pollution Action Day, in recognition of the need to address the environmental impact of plastic pollution. House sponsor Rep. Marjorie Decker (D-Cambridge) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on the bill’s passage. Continue reading PLASTIC POLLUTION ACTION DAY (H 3122)→
The State Board of Education voted to raise the minimum score that future high school students must receive on some of their MCAS tests in order to graduate including English language arts, math and science and technology/engineering. The higher score requirement will apply to students entering high school as freshmen beginning in the 2022-2023 school year. Continue reading BOARD OF EDUCATION RAISES THE MCAS SCORE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WILL NEED IN ORDER TO GRADUATE→
Governor Baker vetoed and sent back to the Legislature a section of the cannabis bill that he recently signed into law. The section he vetoed would require the Cannabis Control Commission, in consultation with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Department of Public Health, to conduct a study and issue recommendations on how to remove obstacles that currently prevent students at public and private K-12 schools from possessing and consuming medical marijuana on school grounds. Continue reading MEDICAL MARIJUANA USE ON SCHOOL GROUNDS→
Governor Baker signed into law a measure that would allow individuals to simultaneously apply online, on a state-sponsored website, for various state-funded benefits including MassHealth, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), childcare subsidies, housing subsidies, fuel assistance and other needs-based health care, nutrition and shelter benefits. Continue reading FILL OUT ONE APPLICATION FOR MULTI-STATE BENEFITS→
The City of Somerville is convening a Participatory Budgeting Working Group to help plan what participatory budgeting will look like in Somerville, and all residents are invited to apply. “Participatory budgeting” means members of the public decide how to spend money in a public budget. Earlier this year, for the first time in Somerville, Mayor Ballantyne earmarked $1 million in the City’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget for participatory budgeting. Residents and community-based organizations will be able to propose and vote on priorities for those funds. Continue reading Join Somerville’s Participatory Budgeting Working Group→
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Editor’s Note: In this world of never ending bad news, finally there’s some good news to report in Somerville.
Congratulations to young Somerville student for achieving a lifetime of perfect school attendance in Somerville! Congratulations on a job well done! 👍”
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Somerville, MA “Mayor” was was due to visit Weston Manor, 15 Weston Ave., Somerville, MA. She cancelled and left about half of the residents who planned to question her about the proposed Somerville Bus Service cuts disappointed and, frankly, disgusted with this apparent brush-off.
Perhaps the article in last week’s Somerville, Medford Weekly Newspaper featuring residents signing the Bus Petition and expressing their opinions caused the Mayor to have a last minute “conflict.” Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Mayor Stands Up Weston Manor Seniors→
Next to the Boys and Girls Club and right in front of beautiful Spy Pond.
We will be selling burgers and hotdogs and we will have events for the kids on the Spy Pond field. You can also order sodas for the kids and adult beverages. Continue reading Please join us this Saturday August 20th, 10am-3pm→
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Re:Proposed Parking Permits Rates
I emailed all the City Council members regarding the Facebook posting by Jake Wilson in his recent Newsletter and only 2 councilors replied! J. Clingnan basically laughed it off. Kristen Strezo called me and would look into it. She’s very pleasant to speak with. I think Wilson should be removed from Council if he’s going to send out items like this to cause an uproar!
If you want to send emails to Council members, don’t waste your time! They don’t respond! Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Proposed Parking Permits Rates→
Assault
22044701: On 8/11/22 at approximately 2:11 PM, a female party entered the station and reported that her juvenile son was assaulted by another juvenile male while at a summer school program. The juvenile victim suffered injuries to his eye and face. Continue reading Somerville Police Updates: Assaults→
Alexander Sanon (15) has been reported missing from Gardner, MA by his parents. The family believes he may be in Somerville as his family recently moved from Somerville and his peer base is in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Police Updates: Missing Juvenile→
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville Housing Division are pleased to announce a rental lottery for 66 income-restricted units at Alta Revolution in Assembly Row (290 Revolution Drive), available through the City’s Inclusionary Housing Program. Units are available to households making at or below 50%, 80%, and 110% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units are available. The first apartments will be ready for occupancy this December. Continue reading Somerville-Applications Open for 66 Affordable Rental Units at Assembly Row→
Stephen E. (Steve) Conley – passed away suddenly in an accident while riding his bike, August 12, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Thayne (Eastman) Conley. Son of the late Ann and Thomas A. Conley Sr. Loving father of Michelle Bache and her husband Paul of Abington, Kevin Conley, Kerri Conley and her fiance Brandon Cunningham all of Somerville. Brother of the late Thomas A. Conley Jr. and Maureen Conley. Dear grandfather of Joshua Bache. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Stephen E. Conley→
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority – MBTA is closing the entire Orange Line and part of the Green Line for one month. Closures start this Friday, August 19. Get ready and stay informed:
– Alternative travel options will include free shuttle buses, enhanced commuter rail service, accessible vans, and free Bluebikes passes.
– Visit mbta.com/bbt2022 for all shutdown information, or email olt@mbta.com with questions.
– Find your best route using the MBTA Trip Planner at mbta.com/trip-planner.
– Sign up for MBTA text or email alerts at alerts.mbta.com. Continue reading MBTA Orange and Green Line Closure Information→
The MBTA is suspending service on the entire Orange Line and part of the Green Line for one month to make necessary repairs and improvements. The Orange Line will close starting Friday, August 19, and the Green Line will close from Government Center to Union Square station starting Monday, August 22. Continue reading Prepare for MBTA Orange and Green Line Closures in Somerville→
My name is Gale Mahan. I’m 66 years old. I was born and raised in Somerville Massachusetts. I have lived at CHT (Clarendon Hill Towers) for approx 28 years. When I first moved into CHT. I was a single mother of two children without a vehicle. The T was very important in my life, as it was my only means of transportation to get my kids to and attend their extra-curricular activities. Continue reading Somerville Residents Against The Removal Of Bus Routes→
72-year-old Somerville resident succumbed to injuries after August 12 collision
SOMERVILLE – On Friday, August 12, a 72-year-old Somerville man was fatally injured in a collision while cycling near 1055 Broadway just outside of Teele Square. Somerville Police officers responded to the report of the crash at 11:20 a.m. The operator of the vehicle involved remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. The cyclist was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Continue reading Somerville Cyclist Fatally Injured on Broadway→
On 08/12/2022, while assigned to marked unit East-4, I responded to the area of Broadway and Lombardi for a motor vehicle accident. East-1, had requested my assistance. Upon my arrival Officer VanNostrand pointed out a male party, later identified as Mr. Daniel Escobar who had been involved in the accident. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: (OUI Liquor, Operate w/ Suspended License)→
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All Web site design, text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, the selection and arrangement thereof, and all software is the ownership of Mass Publishing Inc., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The compilation (meaning the collection, arrangement and assembly) of all content on this Web site is the exclusive property of Mass Publishing Inc. and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. All software used on this site is the property of Mass Publishing Inc. or its software suppliers and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Permission is granted to electronically copy and to print in hard copy portions of this Web site for the sole purpose of placing an order with Mass Publishing Inc. or using this Web site as a shopping resource. Any other use of materials on this Web site — including reproduction for purposes other than those permitted above, modification, distribution, republishing, transmission, display or performance - without the prior written permission of Mass Publishing Inc. is strictly prohibited.
All material and information presented by Mass Publishing Inc. is intended to be used for educational or informational purposes only. The statements made about products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the results reported, if any, may not necessarily occur in all individuals. The statements and products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or health care practitioner regarding the suggestions and recommendations made at Mass Publishing Inc..
TRADEMARKS
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DISCLAIMER
MASS PUBLISHING INC. IS PROVIDING THIS SITE AND ITS CONTENTS ON AN "AS-IS" BASIS AND MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE OPERATION OF THIS SITE, THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS OR PRODUCTS, INCLUDED ON THIS SITE. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MASS PUBLISHING INC. DISCLAIMS ALL SUCH REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, INCLUDING FOR EXAMPLE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN ADDITION, MASS PUBLISHING INC. DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE VIA THIS SITE IS ACCURATE, COMPLETE OR CURRENT. Price and availability information is subject to change without notice.
MASS PUBLISHING INC. WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THIS WEB SITE. THIS IS A COMPREHENSIVE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY THAT APPLIES TO ALL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF DATA, INCOME OR PROFIT, LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND CLAIMS OF THIRD PARTIES.
APPLICABLE LAW
This site is created and controlled by Mass Publishing Inc. in the State of Massachusetts, U.S.A. As such, the laws of the State of Massachusetts will govern these disclaimers, terms and conditions, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of laws. Mass Publishing Inc. reserves the right to make changes to its Web site and these disclaimers, terms and conditions at any time.
PRICING INFORMATION
All pricing on Mass Publishing Inc. is in US dollars unless specifically indicated otherwise. Errors and omission excepted.
FRAUD PROTECTION PROGRAM
As part of our order processing procedures, we screen all received orders for fraud or other types of unauthorized or illegal activity. We reserve the right to refuse to process any order due to suspected fraud or unauthorized or illegal activity. If such is the case, we may reject your order or our Customer Service department may call you at the phone number you provided to confirm your order. We also reserve the right to cancel any account or refuse to ship to certain addresses due to suspected fraud or unauthorized or illegal activity. We take these measures to protect our customers as well as ourselves from fraud or other unauthorized or illegal activity.
COMMENTS, FEEDBACK AND OTHER SUBMISSIONS
Mass Publishing Inc. welcomes your comments and feedback regarding this Web site, and Mass Publishing Inc. products and services. Any information, materials, suggestions, ideas or comments sent to Mass Publishing Inc. will not be treated as confidential, proprietary or trade secret information and, by submitting such information, you are granting Mass Publishing Inc. an irrevocable and unrestricted license to use, modify, reproduce, transmit, display and distribute such information for any purpose whatsoever.
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, or the content or practices of our website, you can contact Mass Publishing Inc. directly at: Wmtauro@aol.com
WHAT OUR PRIVACY POLICY COVERS
· What our Privacy Policy Covers
· What Personal Information is Collected
· How We Protect Your Information
· How We Use Your Personal Information
· Who Views Your Personal Information
· Making a Purchase
· Children Under 13
· Website Cookies
· Questions About This Policy
WHAT OUR PRIVACY POLICY COVERS
Thank you for visiting our site. We are committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy covers any personal information that we obtain from you when you use services on our site. This policy does not cover the practices of companies that we do not own or control, or the actions of people that we do not employ or manage.
Our Privacy Policy may change in the future. We invite you to check back periodically to see if we have made any changes.
By using this site, you agree to the terms of our policy. For more information about the terms of use for this site, please visit our legal page.
WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION IS COLLECTED
Depending on how you use our site, we may ask you to share personal information with us. Whether you choose to give us this information is completely up to you, but keep in mind that if you withhold information, you may not be able to use some of our services.
We will ask you for information, including some personal information, when you Make a purchase. When you buy something on this site, you have to supply a billing address, phone number, shipping address, and credit card information.
HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION
We realize that our customers trust us to protect their personal information. We take that task seriously. We never display your full credit card number once it has been entered. We urge you to protect your own privacy. We recommend that you do not share your password with anyone or share your password in an unsolicited phone call or e-mail.
Unfortunately, despite all of our efforts, there is always a risk that third parties may unlawfully intercept transmissions. This reality is true of all Internet use. As a result, we cannot ensure the security of any information you transmit, and you transmit all information at your own risk.
HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We collect personal information primarily to make our services more rewarding for you to use. We usually use this information for internal purposes, such as studying our customers' preferences. We may also use your information to contact you for account and promotional purposes.
WHO VIEWS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may share your personal information with companies that perform services for us, such as delivering packages, sending postal mail and e-mails, processing credit card payments, investigating fraudulent activity, and providing customer service. They have access to personal information needed to perform their functions, but may not disclose your personally identifiable information for other purposes. Some personal information is stored on servers owned by other companies. Only our personel and our websites have the right to access this information. We do not currently sell or license personal information and have no plans to do so. Your personal information will only be used by this site.
At this time, we do not share any personal information with marketing affiliates. It is unlikely that this policy will change in the future. If we do decide to share information with our affiliates, we will post a notice in this Privacy Policy.
MAKING A PURCHASE
When you buy something on this site, you have to supply a billing address, phone number, shipping address, and credit card information. By making a purchase, you become a registered user. You can choose to store information needed to make a purchase, such as your shipping and billing addresses in the My Account — Profile page. Your credit card information is NEVER stored in our databases and is used only for the duration of the purchase transaction. This data is always transmitted securely to the merchant bank and immediately erased from our systems.
CHILDREN UNDER 13
Our site is not designed for children. We do not wish to collect personal information from children under 13. This policy is designed to protect children. Federal law requires us to take special steps to safeguard children's privacy. If you register with us and we discover that you are under 13, we will delete your registration. We will send you a message if we do this. If you are under 13 and want to make a purchase, please ask a parent to place the order for you.
WEBSITE COOKIES
We collect some anonymous information about how you use the site by setting and accessing cookies on your computer. These cookies track information such as how often you visit our web site, what pages you view, and where you go after you leave the site. The cookies track your computer, not you. They are not connected to any personal information about you.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS POLICY
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or the content or practices of our website, you can contact us directly at:
Mass Publishing Inc. wmtauro@aol.com
Terms & Conditions/ Cancellation/return policy:If unsatisfied with subscription
7 day money back cancellation return policy on monthly subscriptions.
30 day money back cancellation return policy on yearly subscriptions.
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