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Join the Somerville Mayor’s Appointments Advisory Committee

City Accepting Applications for One Vacancy

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

Medford: ARREST MADE IN RECENT MOTOR VEHICLE TIRE THEFTS

DECEMBER 9, 2025 NEWS AND ALERTS

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

Reminder: Deadline for Yard Waste Pickup is Next Week, Dec. 8-12

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

Somerville Community Encouraged to Plan Ahead for Snowstorms

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

Somerville/Medford Remembering Claire A. (Desrochers) Desaulniers

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

THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL

By Bob Katzen

“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

PROVIDE FUNDS TO TEACHERS WHO PURCHASE SCHOOL SUPPLIES ONLINE (H 675/S 448)

By Bob Katzen

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.

Continue reading PROVIDE FUNDS TO TEACHERS WHO PURCHASE SCHOOL SUPPLIES ONLINE (H 675/S 448)

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR VICTIMS OF ASBESTOS-RELATED DISEASES (H 4676)

By Bob Katzen

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)

BAN HOSTILE ARCHITECTURE THAT TARGETS THE HOMELESS (H 3307)

By Bob Katzen

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)

PROTECT ALL PUBLIC TRANSIT WORKERS FROM ASSAULT AND BATTERY (S 2697)

By Bob Katzen

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)

HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE

By Bob Katzen

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

As The City of Medford Turns:A Dysfunctional City Hall

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

Somerville Speak Up Line: SOMERVILLE’S WATER METER DISASTER

Do you suspect you are overpaying for city water?

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

Should We Trust Our Somerville Water Meters?

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?”

Answer: Continue reading Should We Trust Our Somerville Water Meters?

Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Were Italian immigrants coming from Italy forced to “Americanize” their names when coming thru Ellis Island to avoid persecution.

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

Were Italian immigrants coming from Italy forced to “Americanize” their names when coming thru Ellis Island to avoid persecution.

Sincerely,
Tony, shortened from (To NY)

Billy’s Answer: Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Were Italian immigrants coming from Italy forced to “Americanize” their names when coming thru Ellis Island to avoid persecution.

Somerville Residents Invited to Be “Loyal to Local” Businesses This Season

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

AS MEDFORD TURNS: CALL THE PIED PIPER TO MEDFORD

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

THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL

By Bob Katzen

“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

PROTECT ALL PUBLIC TRANSIT WORKERS FROM ASSAULT AND BATTERY (S 2697)

By Bob Katzen

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)

WORKPLACE VIOLENCE IN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES (H 4767)

By Bob Katzen

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)

$3.65 BILLION TO MODERNIZE BAY STATE PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (H 4750)

By Bob Katzen

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)

Somerville PD News Updates: Another successful Turkey Drive in the books!

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!

Donate to Local Holiday Gift Drives at City Buildings Dec. 1-17, 2025

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

Medford Lions Club News:NEVER WEAR OUT THANKS

A Thankful Month!!

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

Kia North Danvers Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with a Commitment to Sustainability

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

Join the Somerville Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee

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.

What is the Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee? Continue reading Join the Somerville Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee

The Progressive Destruction Plan That’s Harming Local Businesses and Seniors Has Arrived In Somerville

By William Tauro

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

PROTECT COMMUNICATIONS OF LABOR UNIONS (H 2087)

By Bob Katzen

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)

CAR RENTALS (H 4705)

By Bob Katzen

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)

SUICIDE AWARENESS AND REMEMBRANCE DAY (H 3888)

By Bob Katzen

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)

WHISTLEBLOWER (S 2722)

By Bob Katzen

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)

$2.3 BILLION SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET (H 4761)

By Bob Katzen

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)

The Absolute Truth by Billy Tauro On JFK Podcast Listen and You’ll agree or Not Agree!

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!

It’s a long video but very well worth the wait if you’re interested in the truth! Continue reading The Absolute Truth by Billy Tauro On JFK Podcast Listen and You’ll agree or Not Agree!

Missing Dog In Somerville

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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Breaking news and a plead for help!

My dog just escaped from Cedar Street in Somerville and yes she is very friendly! Continue reading Missing Dog In Somerville

Somerville’s Incoming Mayor Jake Wilson Is Enlisting ex-Mayor Joe Curtatone to Head up His Transition Committee

As Somervilles next mayor prepares to take over, he has familiar help: the city’s longest-serving mayor

As Mayor-elect Jake Wilson prepares to take office in January, he has tapped Joe Curtatone, the city’s former mayor, to lead his transition team.”
Continue reading Somerville’s Incoming Mayor Jake Wilson Is Enlisting ex-Mayor Joe Curtatone to Head up His Transition Committee

Somerville Landlords Invited to Apply for New Rental Energy Microgrant Program

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 2025 Happiness Survey Released Spoiler: Somerville on average is still pretty happy

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

New Lighting on Somerville Community Path Extension Complete

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.

Continue reading New Lighting on Somerville Community Path Extension Complete

Somerville/Medford Remembering George R. Famolare

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

Mayor Ballantyne Directs $975,000 to Food Security Programs Amid Growing Community Need

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

This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES on Beacon Hill

By Bob Katzen

“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

SUICIDE AWARENESS AND REMEMBRANCE DAY (H 3388)

By Bob Katzen

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)

AUTHORS AND CREATORS CAN CHALLENGE A SCHOOL BOARD’S DECISION (S 2696)

By Bob Katzen

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)

BANNING SCHOOL LIBRARY BOOKS AND MATERIALS (S 2696)

By Bob Katzen

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)

PROTECT ALL PUBLIC TRANSIT WORKERS FROM ASSAULT AND BATTERY (S 2697)

By Bob Katzen

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.

Continue reading PROTECT ALL PUBLIC TRANSIT WORKERS FROM ASSAULT AND BATTERY (S 2697)

DIGITAL AND PRINT MATERIALS IN LIBRARIES (S 2710)

By Bob Katzen

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)

Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:East Somerville Construction

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

Just a heads up that if you’re planning on walking down Broadway towards Sullivan Square today you’ll have to walk through several areas where sidewalks have been removed, exposing uneven ground and raised manholes. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:East Somerville Construction

Somerville/Medford Remembering Maria Arcangela ‘Angelica’ Paribello (née Vitiello)

Obituary

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)

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

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

RANKED CHOICE VOTING (S 531)

By Bob Katzen

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)

PROHIBIT REVOCATION OF, DENIAL OF OR REFUSAL TO RENEW A STATE-ISSUED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AS A RESULT OF STUDENT LOAN PAYMENT DELINQUENCY (S 2139)

By Bob Katzen

The State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Committee’s hearing included a proposed measure that would repeal the state’s current law that allows for professional licenses to be revoked from, denied to or refused to be renewed for individuals due to a delinquent student loan. Under the terms of the proposed measure, with the exception of the Division of Banks, no state board of registration or agency would be permitted to revoke, deny or refuse to renew any professional license.
Continue reading PROHIBIT REVOCATION OF, DENIAL OF OR REFUSAL TO RENEW A STATE-ISSUED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AS A RESULT OF STUDENT LOAN PAYMENT DELINQUENCY (S 2139)

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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