SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville is seeking one new member to join the Mayor’s Appointments Advisory Committee (AAC). If you care about fairness, transparency, and community voice in local government, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Continue reading Join the Somerville Mayor’s Appointments Advisory Committee→
In the early morning hours of October 29 and November 2, 2025, two vehicles were targeted, one on Main Street and one on College Avenue, with all four tires stolen from each. An additional attempt occurred on November 1, 2025, on Water Street, where the victim discovered the lug nuts had been removed but the tires were not taken. Continue reading Medford: ARREST MADE IN RECENT MOTOR VEHICLE TIRE THEFTS→
Christine E. (Fleming) Martino, age 78, a former longtime resident of Tewksbury, passed away peacefully in the care of her loving family on Sunday, December 7, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late John R. Martino, to whom she was wed for forty-two years. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Christine E. (Fleming) Martino→
Obituary
JAMES MCGREEVEY, 60, of Ipswich, MA, formerly of Medford MA, passed from this life onto his next adventure after kicking cancer’s ass for 28 months. He was a proud son, husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, and mentor to many students. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering JAMES MCGREEVEY→
SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Department of Public Works (DPW) wishes to remind residents that the final days for yard waste collection this season are next week from Monday to Friday, December 8-12, 2025. Yard waste can be left out for pickup by DPW on residents’ scheduled trash collection days. Please note: yard waste cannot be collected if it is put in plastic bags. Continue reading Reminder: Deadline for Yard Waste Pickup is Next Week, Dec. 8-12→
Park on the Odd Side During Winter 2025-2026 Snow Emergencies, Unless Otherwise Posted
SOMERVILLE– The City of Somerville is encouraging the community to get ready now for potential snowstorms by signing up for City Alerts and reviewing protocols for snow emergencies. Preparing now will help keep the community safe, as well as reduce ticketing or towing for snow emergency parking violations and ticketing for failure to follow shoveling requirements. Continue reading Somerville Community Encouraged to Plan Ahead for Snowstorms→
Obituary
Joseph F. Morrison, 65, of Seminole, Florida (formerly of Medford, Massachusetts), passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on December 5, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Joseph F. Morrison→
Obituary
Claire A. (Desrochers) Desaulniers, of Somerville, passed away surrounded by the love of her family, in the home she was born and raised, on December 4, 2025. She was 79. Born in Somerville, Claire was the youngest of seven born to Clara (Gelinas) and Alphonse Desrochers. In earlier years she worked for the Schrafft’s Candy Company and M.L. Fields before devoting herself to raising her family. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Claire A. (Desrochers) Desaulniers→
Robert W. Boudreau Obituary
Robert “Red” W. Boudreau, a resident of Hallandale Beach, FL and formerly of Medford, MA, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025. Robert was born on May 25, 1937, in Boston, MA, one of six children of Charles and Catherine (Murphy) Boudreau. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Robert W. Boudreau→
“For so many residents, life and finances get in the way of completing a credential. This pilot brings residents guidance and support to return to college, grow their skills and complete the degree they once started.”
—Secretary of Education Dr. Patrick Tutwiler announcing a new pilot program to re-engage some 766,000 students who previously began, but did not complete, degrees and certificates at the state’s public colleges and universities. The program includes direct student outreach and coaching provided by ReUp Education at six institutions: Bunker Hill Community College, Cape Cod Community College, Greenfield Community College, MassBay Community College, Fitchburg State University and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Continue reading THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL→
The Education Committee’s hearing also included legislation that would require public schools to pay substitute teachers 85 percent of what schools pay a beginning teacher who holds a bachelor’s degree; or the state’s current $15 per hour minimum wage – whichever is greater. Continue reading ESTABLISH MINIMUM PAY FOR SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS (H 580)→
Another bill heard by the Education Committee would create a School Supplies for Teachers Program to provide financial and technical assistance to eligible teachers who purchase school supplies online, for their students or themselves, and pay out of their own pocket.
The House gave initial approval to a measure that would exempt situations when a person contracts a latent disease from asbestos-related or other toxic material exposure arising from property improvements, from the current statute of limitations, which limits the time period during which the person can file a lawsuit. Continue reading STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR VICTIMS OF ASBESTOS-RELATED DISEASES (H 4676)→
The House gave initial approval to legislation that would prohibit the state, the MBTA and cities and towns from constructing “hostile architecture” that supporters of the ban say targets the homeless and tries to push them out of certain areas. The bill defines hostile architecture as “any building or structure that is designed or intended to prevent unhoused individuals from sitting or lying on the building or structure at street level.” Continue reading BAN HOSTILE ARCHITECTURE THAT TARGETS THE HOMELESS (H 3307)→
Gov. Maura Healey signed into law legislation that would expand the current law which punishes anyone who commits assault and battery against a public employee including police officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel. The bill ensures that all transit workers are covered, including those who are not directly employed by the state, such as workers employed by Keolis, the state’s contracted commuter rail operator. The bill would also add “assault and battery by means of a bodily substance including saliva, blood or urine” to the current law. Continue reading PROTECT ALL PUBLIC TRANSIT WORKERS FROM ASSAULT AND BATTERY (S 2697)→
The Healey Administration announced that the Trump Administration, after a month-long delay, released federal funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and that all applications can now be processed. LIHEAP is a federal program, referred to as the Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) in Massachusetts, that helps more than 150,000 Massachusetts households, representing over 300,000 people, afford to heat their homes during the winter each year. Continue reading HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE→
Recently the Housing Board in Medford spoke at the City council Meeting telling the statistics of housing in Medford….Singles, multi, renters, etc. We, sadly, have a Trust now for some reason. Cities like Somerville Lynn, and Newton have Trust Funds for Affordable Housing. Fund, In lay terms, to me, means donations. From who?? Continue reading As The City of Medford Turns:A Dysfunctional City Hall→
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
I am a homeowner and landlord of a 3 family house in Ward 7. My water meter was changed 3 years ago. This past summer I noticed something was wrong with the water meter. It was spinning back and forth. My plumber shut off the main and the water meter continued to spin. He indicated that the water meter was faulty. Continue reading Somerville Speak Up Line: SOMERVILLE’S WATER METER DISASTER→
For all you residents out there who are getting high water bills, check this out!
Outrageously High Water Bills? There’s a remedy!
By William Tauro
According to Chat GBT Grock when asked “Is it possible for a water meter model number VNLTE-M1 3120897 together a false reading and to also have false spikes causing faulty readings?”
This week the Jr Mustangs Cheering students will travel off to a Champion week in a Carolina,
we will think of them with luck and good weather!
These division matches come after long hours and good work….some were off collecting last week like Lily Healey and Mom at our famous Colleen’s.
Obituary
Stewart Anderson – Of Medford, formerly of Somerville, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. He was 94 years old. Born in Cambridge, he was the son of the late Roy H. and Eva M. (Sullivan) Anderson. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Stewart Anderson→
City sharing tips and tools to help community
support local businesses all winter long
SOMERVILLE – One-of-a-kind gifts, tasty foods, great entertainment, artist markets, and fun events await this holiday season (and winter!) in Somerville, and Mayor Katjana Ballantyne wants to be sure the community seizes these opportunities to support Somerville’s local businesses all winter long by shopping, dining, and going out local as part of the City’s “Loyal to Local” initiative. Continue reading Somerville Residents Invited to Be “Loyal to Local” Businesses This Season→
FIrst, I cannot imagine a city would approve a Charter with a Mayor run that could be 16v years legally!!! Do not think we could want the same teacher, good or bad, sixteen years! Shows the New mentality of the City. Set aside, let us look back on some additions here for our TAX $$ or Grants during the past four-five years. Yes,—– and ______/ A new walking path…cheerio for the walkers and bikers…but nice scenically and socially. Continue reading AS MEDFORD TURNS: CALL THE PIED PIPER TO MEDFORD→
HI my name is Joe LoRusso a North Reading Resident and Ted Williams Camp Alum, Volunteer for the Jimmy Fund, and raising money for the Jimmy Fund, and have been for many years to help strike out cancer in Children & Adults. Continue reading KOWLOON COMEDY NIGHT FEBRUARY 27, 2026→
“The misinformation coming from the Trump administration about vaccines is dangerous and puts the health of our children and families at risk. We must continue to be clear: Vaccines – including the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns – are safe, effective and lifesaving. Massachusetts will continue to base our public health decisions on science and make sure that people have access to the vaccines that they want and need.”
—Gov. Maura Healey Continue reading THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL→
The Judiciary Committee’s hearing also included a measure that supporters say will protect the public from street takeovers by giving cities and towns the necessary tools to combat the Street Takeover Public Safety Crisis. Continue reading COMBAT STREET TAKEOVERS (H 4736)→
The Judiciary Committee held a hearing on legislation that would provide increased protection from harassment and discrimination on the basis of height, by adding height as a protected characteristic across Massachusetts civil rights and hate-crime laws. Continue reading PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION BASED ON A PERSON’S HEIGHT (H 1820)→
The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Healey legislation that would expand the current law which punishes anyone who commits assault and battery against a public employee including police officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel. The bill ensures that all transit workers are covered, including those who are not directly employed by the state, such as workers employed by Keolis, the state’s contracted commuter rail operator. The bill would also add “assault and battery by means of a bodily substance including saliva, blood or urine” to the current law. Continue reading PROTECT ALL PUBLIC TRANSIT WORKERS FROM ASSAULT AND BATTERY (S 2697)→
House 153-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that supporters said would strengthen protections for health care workers, establish preventive and protective standards to reduce the risk of violence, improve health care facility incident reporting, enhance interagency coordination to safeguard privacy and create legal protections for certain employees harmed in the line of duty. Continue reading WORKPLACE VIOLENCE IN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES (H 4767)→
House 146-5, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that funds the modernization of Bay State public colleges and universities by using the revenue from the 2022 voter-approved law, known as the Millionaire’s Tax, that imposes an additional 4 percent income tax, in addition to the current flat 5 percent one, on taxpayers’ earnings of more than $1 million annually. Continue reading $3.65 BILLION TO MODERNIZE BAY STATE PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (H 4750)→
Obituary
It is with profound sadness that the family of Emile Joseph announces his passing on November 23, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on April 20, 1947, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Emile lived a life marked by unwavering faith, dignity, devotion, and service to both his family and community.
Somerville Police are actively investigating multiple residential break-ins that occurred in a section of Ward 2, specifically along Harold Street, Wyatt Street, and Dimick Street, between November 22 and November 23. Two of these incidents took place at night between 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Continue reading Somerville Police Department Public Safety Advisory:→
Today, the Somerville Police Superiors and Patrolmen’s Unions—joined by our partners in the Somerville Firefighters Local 76 Union and DPW Union—presented the Mystic Learning Center with checks to support the Somerville Police Community Affairs Unit’s 5th Annual Turkey Drive. Continue reading Somerville PD News Updates: Another successful Turkey Drive in the books!→
25068532: On 11/2/25 at approximately 10:43 PM, Somerville Police responded to Assembly Row for report of a person stabbed. Upon arrival, officers located two juvenile males suffering from minor stab wounds. They stated they got into a fight and stabbed each other. Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Crime Log→
City supporting two local holiday gift drives for children and teens
SOMERVILLE – In the giving spirit of the season, Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is announcing the City’s annual support of local holiday gift and toy donation drives. Toy and gift donation collection boxes will be placed at City buildings, libraries, and firehouses from Monday, December 1, through Wednesday, December 17. Donated gifts will support two community gift drives for families in need of gifts for children and teens this holiday season. Continue reading Donate to Local Holiday Gift Drives at City Buildings Dec. 1-17, 2025→
When we are ready to wear out the word THANKS, something always occurs. It is set in tone on Nov 1 as we think of Thanksgiving. But, Reality thanks came in 2 events – an MHS 1965 Reunion with Sr Class PR and our fine Fr Maxwell from St. Joseph Church. Father mentioned a holy Spirit that was in our attendees that brought them to reunite. Continue reading Medford Lions Club News:NEVER WEAR OUT THANKS→
Danvers, MA – November 25, 2025 – Kia North Danvers, part of the ICL Family of dealerships, is proud to celebrate its 1-year anniversary serving the North Shore community with a bold step toward environmental responsibility. In just one year, the dealership has become a trusted destination for quality Kia and pre-owned vehicles, Continue reading Kia North Danvers Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with a Commitment to Sustainability→
Obituary
Walter T. Burns – Of Somerville, November 18, 2025. Passed away after a lengthy illness at the age of 71 on November 18th . He was born and raised in Somerville. He loved sports, Military History and cigars. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Walter T. Burns→
SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville is seeking four new volunteer members to join the Somerville Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee (PTAC). These vacancies are for volunteer members who are passionate about local pedestrian and/or transit issues.
Somerville’s decision to strip away hundreds of on-street parking spaces for new bus lanes has hit local businesses hard and fast. Shops and restaurants along Broadway, Highland Avenue, and McGrath Highway rely on those curbside spots for the quick customer turnover that keeps registers ringing. When parking vanishes, regulars stop coming; owners watch lunch rushes shrink and evening take-out orders plummet as people drive instead to Medford or Everett where parking is still free and easy. These are not corporate chains—these are family-owned bakeries, pizza places, and hardware stores that now face real survival threats from a policy sold as “visionary.” Continue reading The Progressive Destruction Plan That’s Harming Local Businesses and Seniors Has Arrived In Somerville→
Sen. Becca Rausch last week filed a bill that supporters say will enhance the safety and security of candidates for public office and other professionals by removing home addresses from ballots, nomination papers and other materials. Continue reading SAFETY OF CANDIDATES (S 2742)→
The House gave initial approval to a measure that would protect the confidentiality of all modes of communications between labor unions and their union members, except in the rare circumstances where disclosure appears necessary to prevent injury from a crime or when legal claims are brought in formal proceedings against unions. Continue reading PROTECT COMMUNICATIONS OF LABOR UNIONS (H 2087)→
The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Healey a bill that supporters said would align the Bay State with the majority of other states by updating car rental insurance requirements to maintain liability coverage on a secondary basis, making rental companies responsible only if the renter is uninsured or underinsured. If a lessee or operator of a leased vehicle already has a valid liability policy or equivalent financial security meeting the state minimum requirements, the lessor’s coverage obligation is considered satisfied. Continue reading CAR RENTALS (H 4705)→
Gov. Maura Healey signed into law legislation designating September 22nd as Military Service Members and Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day. The day acknowledges that suicide is an epidemic among service members and veterans and is designed to foster awareness and call for suicide prevention measures and support. Continue reading SUICIDE AWARENESS AND REMEMBRANCE DAY (H 3888)→
Senate 11-26, rejected an amendment that supporters said would require that cannabis and cannabis product packaging include clear and accurate warning labels that address health risks, ensuring consumers are informed about potential effects. Continue reading WARNING LABELS (S 2722)→
Senate 11-26, rejected an amendment that supporters said would require that cannabis and cannabis product packaging include clear and accurate warning labels that address health risks, ensuring consumers are informed about potential effects. They noted that these effects include impairment, dependency or risks during pregnancy. Continue reading WARNING LABELS (S 2722)→
Senate 37-0, approved an amendment that would ensure that the Cannabis Control Commissioners can maintain their ability to receive complaints and information regarding the quality, efficiency and integrity of the CCC’s programs and operations despite [this bill’s] new language that builds a stronger firewall between commissioners and ongoing investigations being conducted by CCC employees. Continue reading WHISTLEBLOWER (S 2722)→
House 149-9, Senate 38-0, approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey a $2.3 billion fiscal year 2025 budget to close out the books on fiscal year 2025.
Provisions include $1.67 billion for MassHealth, with a $303 million net cost to the state after federal reimbursements; $374 million for Steward hospital payments, with a $236 million net cost to the state; $10 million for Health Care For All to conduct a public awareness campaign to inform vulnerable populations about new Medicaid work requirements put in place by the recent federal spending bill; $5 million in for reproductive health care; $2.5 million for the Committee for Public Counsel Services for indigent persons; $60.7 million for snow and ice removal; and $50 million for the Housing Preservation and Stabilization Trust Fund. Continue reading $2.3 BILLION SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET (H 4761)→
Check out my exclusive one hour truthful debut on the JFK Podcast tonight regarding the Janice Downing murder regarding alleged in my opinion wrongfully accused Eddie O’Brien Junior who I think was wrongfully convicted of the murder!
UPDATE: Thank you to a gentleman named Felix who lives on summer Street who found my dog Carolina and called me just now! 🙏 Carolina is back home again! Thank you to everyone who shared and commented on this post to help us find her! It’s very much appreciated!
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SOMERVILLE— Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) are announcing that applications are now open for the new Rental Energy Microgrant (REM) Program, which offers $2,000 grants to support energy-efficiency upgrades in local rental housing. The program will provide funding for up to 25 rental units citywide. Applications are open now through December 6, 2025. Continue reading Somerville Landlords Invited to Apply for New Rental Energy Microgrant Program→
SOMERVILLE – How happy are Somerville residents? According to the City’s latest biennial Happiness Survey, residents continue to report high levels of satisfaction with life in Somerville.
Conducted by SomerStat in spring 2025, the survey gathered nearly 1,400 responses from a representative cross-section of residents. Participants answered questions on topics ranging from concerns about rats and mice to availability of out-of-school activities for youth, providing insight into how daily experiences, community connections, and City services shape feelings of wellbeing and satisfaction across Somerville. Continue reading Somerville 2025 Happiness Survey Released Spoiler: Somerville on average is still pretty happy→
Half mile of new lighting added to the path on either side of the East Somerville MBTA Station
to increase safety and visibility
SOMERVILLE— Just in time for winter’s shorter days, the City of Somerville has installed new lighting
on previously unlit segments of the Community Path Extension to deliver a safer and more comfortable experience for people using the path after dark.
Obituary
George R. Famolare of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL, formerly of Arlington, MA, passed away on November 12, 2025, surrounded by family. He was the cherished husband of the late Susan P. Famolare and beloved father of Michelle Casey and her husband Jay of Medford, MA, Maria Salanitro of Laconia, NH, and the late Mark Famolare. He was a devoted grandfather to Michaela and Olivia Casey, Nicholas and Brianna Salanitro, and Mark Famolare, Jr. George was the loving son of the late Nancy and Alexander Famolare. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering George R. Famolare→
Council votes to approve funding request to support local food organizations,
expand the Senior Taxi Program, and strengthen safety net
SOMERVILLE, MA – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne today announced that the City will use $975,000 from the Community Benefits Stabilization Fund to address rising food insecurity across Somerville. The funding, approved by the City Council on November 13, will support a range of critical food access programs for individuals, families, children, and seniors. Continue reading Mayor Ballantyne Directs $975,000 to Food Security Programs Amid Growing Community Need→
“We unleashed an industry that now promotes betting on anything and everything imaginable and unimaginable all over the world, 24 hours a day, every single day. I want to publicly apologize to those who’ve lost the opportunity to sit and watch a game just for the enjoyment of the game. I want to apologize to those who find themselves in the dark spaces of betting addiction and to those working through recovery and to their families and friends. I want to apologize to those who have lost loved ones to suicide because of gambling issues.” Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES on Beacon Hill→
A bill before the Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities would create a special commission to study the denial of rights and services of disabled persons.
The Senate approved and sent to the House a proposal that would replace the name of the current “Commission on Older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Aging” (LGBT) with “LGBTQ” (the Q represents queer and questioning). Continue reading COMMISSION ON LGBTQ AGING (S 2711)→
The House gave initial approval to legislation aimed at promoting urban agriculture and horticulture by allowing cities with a population greater than 50,000 and all Gateway Cities to exempt property taxes for land used for commercial urban agriculture. Continue reading PROMOTE URBAN AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE (H3130)→
The House gave initial approval to legislation, known as Marnie’s Law, which would integrate Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) education into the undergraduate curriculum of all approved nursing programs in the state. Continue reading INFLAMMATORY BREAST CANCER (H 2489)→
The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey a bill that would establish September 22nd as Military Service Members and Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day. The day would acknowledge that suicide is an epidemic among service members and veterans and would foster awareness and call for suicide prevention measures and support. Continue reading SUICIDE AWARENESS AND REMEMBRANCE DAY (H 3388)→
The Senate 7-30, rejected an amendment that would have implemented a 90-day time period for a determination on whether challenged material in school libraries is devoid of any educational, literary, artistic, personal or social value, or is not age appropriate. As written, the bill itself does not include a time period for a determination. Continue reading 90-DAY TIME PERIOD (S 2696)→
The Senate 37-0, approved an amendment to the section of the bill that gives students, parents and guardians the legal right to challenge a school board’s decisions to remove materials from a school library. The amendment extends that right to the authors and creators and also creates a right for residents, authors and creators to go to court to challenge the removal. Continue reading AUTHORS AND CREATORS CAN CHALLENGE A SCHOOL BOARD’S DECISION (S 2696)→
The Senate 35-3, approved and sent to the House a bill that supporters said would require that school library materials be age-appropriate, serve an educational purpose and be chosen based on a teacher or employee’s professional training—leaving aside personal, political or doctrinal views which could affect their decision to place the book on the shelf. Continue reading BANNING SCHOOL LIBRARY BOOKS AND MATERIALS (S 2696)→
The Senate 38-0, approved legislation that would expand the current law which punishes anyone who commits assault and battery against a public employee. The bill ensures that all transit workers are covered, including those who are not directly employed by the state, such as workers employed by Keolis, the state’s contracted commuter rail operator. The bill would also add “assault and battery by means of a bodily substance including saliva, blood or urine” to the current law.
The Senate 37-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that would establish a commission to study the challenges public libraries face with digital resources, including costs, access, privacy and licensing differences between digital and print materials. The commission would be required to submit a report with recommendations to improve digital resource sustainability, protect patron data and ensure equitable access across the state. Continue reading DIGITAL AND PRINT MATERIALS IN LIBRARIES (S 2710)→
Just in time for winter’s shorter days, the City has installed new lighting on previously unlit segments of the Community Path Extension to deliver a safer and more comfortable experience for people using the path after dark. Continue reading New Lighting For Somerville Community Path Extension→
Claire Murphy Obituary
A funeral service for Claire M. (Delaney) Murphy of Cambridge will be held on Friday November 14, 2025, at 12 Noon in the MacDonald Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home, 270 Main St. Watertown
On November’s ballot, Somerville voters were asked whether the city should divest from Israel. While many voters saw it as a symbolic gesture, Question 3 remains extremely problematic. Its main sponsor Somerville for Palestine claims to stand for justice, but their rhetoric and continued agitation threaten Somerville’s unity. Continue reading Somerville’s Question 3 Undermines Peace→
Maria Arcangela ‘Angelica’ Paribello (née Vitiello), 83, entered into eternal rest surrounded by family on October 30, 2025, in Burlington, Massachusetts. Born on April 3, 1942, in Gaeta, Italy, Maria brought with her the warmth and enduring traditions of her homeland when she made a life in the United States with her family. For 51 years, Maria was a devoted wife to Guido Paribello, and together they made their home in Somerville, Massachusetts. She was a loving mother to her daughters Teresa Paribello and Rosanna Paribello. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Maria Arcangela ‘Angelica’ Paribello (née Vitiello)→
Obituary
Lawrence S. Bova Of Medford, passed away on November 6, 2025. Loving son of the late Anthony and Anna (Gruca) Bova. Devoted to his wife of 58 years, Maryann (Maguire) and daughter, Marie Bova of Stoneham. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Lawrence S. Bova→
Ribbon cutting for final swing installation at Hoyt Playground on Monday, November 17, at 10 a.m.
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, and the Somerville Parks and Urban Forestry Division (PSUF) are inviting community members to a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of an important accessibility project bringing 10 new inclusive swings to playgrounds across Somerville, increasing the percentage of City parks with inclusive swings from 39% to 83%. Continue reading Somerville Adds 10 Inclusive Swings at Playgrounds Citywide; Ribbon Cutting 11/17→
Ribbon cutting for final swing installation at Hoyt Playground on Monday, November 17, at 10 a.m.
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, and the Somerville Parks and Urban Forestry Division (PSUF) are inviting community members to a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of an important accessibility project bringing 10 new inclusive swings to playgrounds across Somerville, increasing the percentage of City parks with inclusive swings from 39% to 83%. Continue reading Somerville Adds 10 Inclusive Swings at Playgrounds Citywide; Ribbon Cutting 11/17→
Members of the Somerville Police Department were honored to help serve the veterans of the Mass Bay Veterans Shelter at 2 North Street, giving back to those who have sacrificed so much for our country. Continue reading Somerville Police Department News Updates→
Medford Local 1032 are proud to induct 5 new members into our union. Fire fighters Matt Santos, Liam Brennan, Brian Paone, Cole Brennan and Paul Covelle. We will be also swearing in 3 others members at next union meeting due to working their 24 hour shift they could not make it. Continue reading Medford Firefighters Local 1032 News Updates→
To no one’s surprise, Gov. Maura Healey and President Donald Trump had sharply different views of last week’s elections. Here are some of their post-election quotes.
The Elections Laws Committee held a hearing on legislation that would allow any city or town to adopt and implement ranked choice voting for local elections just by approving a local bylaw to do so — without having to go through the current process which requires a city or town to first pass a local home rule petition and then requires approval by the Legislature. Continue reading RANKED CHOICE VOTING (S 531)→
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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.
Contact Email: Somervillenewsweekly@yahoo.com