Continue reading Pennyworth’s Of Lynn Pre Black Friday Sales →

We will be holding it at the same Holiday Inn in Somerville, MA. We will require you to show your Vaccination Card or a 48 hour prior Negative Covid Test. We want this event to be just as fun but also safe for everyone to come and enjoy themselves. Continue reading Somerville Toys for Local Children GALA is Coming Back! →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Salvatore A. Ferro Jr. on his passing.

Salvatore A. Ferro Jr. was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Salvatore A. Ferro Jr. →

Somerville Police Officers seized approximately 87 lbs of illegally possessed marijuana in an apartment on Artisan Way. Continue reading Somerville Police Seized Large Amounts of Marijuana in Assembly Row →

Click on link below to read November 16th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
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Eugene R. Curtis, Jr., 73 years old, a resident of Shirley, MA passed away November 8, 2021. Lovingly remembered by his daughter Julianne, and her husband, Desmond Rushe of Waltham, his son Daniel of Reading, his son Benjamin of Somerville and their mother Joyce of Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Eugene R. Curtis →

FREDERICK’S OBITUARY
TIBBETTS, Frederick L. – Of Somerville November 11, 2021.
Beloved husband of Marjorie (Small) Tibbetts.
Loving father of Frederick Wilson of Canada and Russell Tibbetts of Somerville.
Cherished grandfather of Ashley, Candice and Angie.
Relatives Continue reading Somerville Remembering Frederick L. Tibbetts →

ABUCEWICZ, Bronislaw J.- Of Somerville and Dennis Port, November 12, 2021.
Loving father of Karen Cushing and her husband Daniel of Natick, Christine Johnson and her husband Ken of Easton, Paula Abucewicz of Somerville and their mother Claire Abucewicz of Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Bronislaw J Abucewicz →

KRISTY’S OBITUARY

Kristy L. Henkle, 41- Of Andover formerly of Somerville passed away on November 12, 2021.
Beloved mother of Paul Pefine and James Henkle both of Andover. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Kristy L. Henkle →

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday to Linda StPierre, Amy Clark, Tyler Snow, Paul Shagoury, Jacqueline Creeden, Deb Perry Sheehan, Jackie Creeden, John Wallace, Rick Green, Ginny D’Orsi (Ginny Pearson), Ted Meighony, Maryjean Cincotta, Evelyn Domenici, Tracy O’Malley, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

By William Tauro

This past Thursday, the City of Somerville hosted two Veterans Day ceremonies to honor those who have served in the military.

The first ceremony was held at the Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery on Broadway at North Street during the morning hours. Speaking remarks began at 10 a.m. featuring City Council President Matthew McLaughlin and Somerville Director of Veterans’ Services Ted Louis-Jacques. A wreath-laying ceremony followed. Continue reading SOMERVILLE VETERANS DAY CEREMONIES 2021 →

Update: At 12:00 noon on Saturday, I was notified by constable that our recount request of the original paper ballots has been accepted by the city and is happening this coming Thursday morning November 18th at 9:30am in the city councilor’s chambers of Somerville City Hall!

Win, lose or draw, I just want to ensure that the people of Somerville get to have their voices heard in a fair and clean election.

Billy Continue reading Somerville Residents Speak Out, Initiates Recount →

By Bob Katzen

The Judiciary Committee held a hearing on legislation that would prohibit discrimination in child custody cases against adults with disabilities. The measure would require courts to make written findings as to whether a parent’s disability causes actual harm to his or her child and is a factor in determining custody. Continue reading PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION IN CHILD CUSTODY AGAINST ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES →

By Bob Katzen

The Judiciary Committee held a hearing on legislation that supporters say would change Massachusetts law so that that both parents who are going through a divorce have every right to continue to parent their children even after legal separation from their spouse. The measure replaces the word ‘visitation’ in state’s custody laws with ‘parenting time.’ Continue reading PARENTING TIME BILL (H 1547) →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 38-0, approved legislation that would require EMS personnel to provide emergency treatment to a police dog and use an ambulance to transport the dog injured in the line of duty to a veterinary clinic or veterinary hospital if there are not people requiring emergency medical treatment or transport at that time. Continue reading ALLOW AMBULANCES TO BE USED FOR INJURED POLICE DOGS – NERO’S LAW →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 37-0, approved an amendment that would expand eligibility for the Medal of Liberty to include families of service members who died during training exercises. Current law awards the medal to Massachusetts service men and women who have been killed in action or who died in service while in a designated combat area in the line of duty or who died from wounds received in action.

Continue reading GIVE MEDAL OF LIBERTY TO PEOPLE WHO DIE DURING TRAINING EXERCISES →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 37-0, approved an amendment that would provide $5 million for grants to public higher education institutions to address student behavioral and mental health needs. Continue reading $5 MILLION FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS’ BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 3-34, rejected an amendment providing $210 million for a two-week sales tax holiday in 2022 allowing consumers to buy most products that cost under $2,500 during a two-week sales tax holiday without paying the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax. State law currently calls for a two-day sales tax holiday every year. Continue reading MASSACHUSETTS TWO-WEEK SALES TAX HOLIDAY →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 5-32, rejected an amendment that would increase from $500 million to $1 billion the amount of money that the bill would place in the state’s Unemployment Trust Fund which pays out unemployment benefits to jobless residents.

Continue reading STATE’S UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND →

By Bob Katzen

All of the decisions on which senators’ amendments are included or not included in the relief and recovery package are made “behind closed doors in person” or in the COVID-19 era, “behind closed Zoom doors.” Many of the more than 700 amendments proposed were on local projects for cities and towns in individual senators’ districts. Some amendments were considered individually but many were consolidated into “Yes” or “No” bundles, created by the Democratic leadership, and were approved or rejected on a voice vote all at once without debate and without a roll call vote.
Continue reading A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE $3.82 BILLION FOR COVID RELIEF AND RECOVERY PACKAGE →

On November 9, 2021, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol in marked cruiser 181. At approximately 5:40pm while traveling on Artisan Way, I observed a black Acura RSX parked, running, obstructing the crosswalk adjacent to Kay Jewelers located at 360 Artisan Way. I know this location to be a common place for a getaway vehicle to wait when committing a theft in one of the adjacent stores.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Julien VASQUEZ (LARCENY OVER $1200, RESISTING ARREST, A&B ON POLICE OFFICER, ATTACHING WRONG MOTOR VEHICLE PLATES, UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE) →

By Richard Scirocco

For far too long we have become complacent in an acceptance of elected officials and their actions to represent the publics best interests. Our trust in the process has been betrayed.  The elections we have participated in with the enthusiastic action and hope of a successful choice have been tainted. Frustration has filled the hearts of many old school long term residents that were raised in the city. It has also disappointed the honest newcomers looking for a new home to raise their families. Continue reading IN SOMERVILLE WE CHOOSE TO FIGHT! →

(Somerville, MA) Naveo Credit Union presented seven employees with service awards in recognition for their dedication and years of service to the Credit Union. Continue reading Naveo Credit Union Celebrates Seven Employees for their Dedication to the Credit Union →

Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 7 Councilor and Mayor-elect Katjana Ballantyne invite you to a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the newly renovated Dilboy Stadium Track and Field on Friday, November 19, at 10:30 a.m. Continue reading Somerville-Dilboy Stadium Track and Field Ribbon Cutting, November 19 →

Current Fire Chief, Frank A. Giliberti Jr., Set to Retire in November

Giliberti has served as Medford Fire Chief for over 23 years.

John Freedman has served on Medford Fire Department since 1995, as Deputy Chief since 2015. Continue reading Medford Mayor Lungo-Koehn Appoints Deputy Chief John E. Freedman as New Fire Chief →

A free and fair election involves political freedoms and fair processes leading up to the vote, a fair count of eligible voters who cast a ballot (including such aspects as electoral fraud or voter suppression), and acceptance of election results by all parties. … Continue reading Somerville Residents Speak Out, Initiates Recount →

Click on link below to read November 9th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
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Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday to Happy 89th Birthday to Tom McNaught, Happy 60th Birthday to John Buccelli, Susan Leavitt, Happy 19th Birthday to Peter McCallion, Happy 90th Birthday to Emmet F. Smith “Frank”, Happy 66th Birthday to Ron Baldasaro, Kay Tedesco, Billy Coiley, Gina Nascimento (Tauro), Mark Nolan, Derek Leblanc, Mary Bean Fitzgerald, Diane Roderick, Michelle Patrice, James Cannatelli, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

Highland Avenue Redesign Project

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Continue reading Tune Into Highland Avenue Redesign Project, The meeting will take place virtually on Wednesday, November 17, at 6:30 p.m. →

The City of Somerville is hosting two Veterans Day ceremonies on Thursday, November 11, to honor those who have served in the military.

Continue reading Somerville Veterans Day Ceremonies, November 11 →

By William Tauro

After an interview by telephone, Nick Salerno Commissioner of the City of Somerville Election Department on the night of the General Election between 8:00pm and 8:10pm openly admitted to an audience by speakerphone  that ” they control the ballots and the machines” Also further admitting that “his hands were tied”. When asked for further clarification as to who, he dismissed the question and stated he had to go. Continue reading We Demand an Honest Ballot Count in Somerville, We Are Entitled to It as Citizens →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Thomas A. Ryan on his passing.

Thomas A. Ryan was a very nice man who will be sadly missed here both in Somerville and Medford. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Thomas A. Ryan →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Thomas “Tom” Vitiello on his passing.

Thomas Vitiello was a wonderful person and good friends to so many of us here in Somerville.

Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Thomas “Tom” Vitiello →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Jose R. Moura on his passing.

Jose R. Moura was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville and Medford

Obituary:

Jose R. Moura, age 65, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on November 4th, 2021, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Jose R. Moura →

By Bob Katzen

House 147-12, Senate 39-1 overrode Baker’s veto of a provision requiring the Children’s Behavioral Health Advisory Council to conduct an analysis of the existing and anticipated impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on children’s behavioral health and the programs and support systems designed to help soften the impact. Continue reading IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON CHILDREN’S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH →

By Bob Katzen
The Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture held a virtual hearing on legislation that would allow licensed raw milk farmers to deliver raw milk directly to the consumer. Current law allows only the on-farm sale of raw milk. Continue reading RAW MILK SALES COMING TO MASS →

By Bob Katzen

The Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee held a virtual hearing on legislation that would allow home cooks to sell their home-made foods that carry a low risk of foodborne illness—those that do not need to be temperature-controlled—without a local health department or zoning permit. Continue reading STATE TO MAKE IT EASIER TO SELL FOOD MADE AT HOME →

By Bob Katzen

The Housing Committee held a virtual hearing on a measure that would ban condo associations from prohibiting unit owners from displaying up to a 4.5 feet by 6 feet flag of the United States, Armed Forces or POW/MIA on property on which the unit owner has a right of exclusive possession or use or out the unit’s window as long as the flag does not obstruct the sightlines of other unit owners. Continue reading STATE HOUSING COMMITTEE TO BAN CONDOS FROM PROHIBITING FLAGS →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 1 Councilor Matt McLaughlin, Ward 3 Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen, and Ward 4 Councilor Jesse Clingan invite you to a virtual community meeting to discuss proposed streetscape changes in Gilman Square. Continue reading Somerville-Gilman Square Street Design Public Meeting, November 22 →

Program will target 10-15 businesses in Medford’s commercial districts each year.

Funding provided through CDBG grants, casino mitigation funds and matching funds. Continue reading City of Medford Rolls Out New Façade Improvement Program for Small Businesses →

DATE OF EVENT:November 1, 2021 ​
TIME OF EVENT:12:30am ​
REPORTED BY:Lt. Paul F. Covino
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LOCATION: Fellsway West in the area of Foss St. ​NATURE OF INCIDENT: Arrest of one adult male and one ​juvenile male after stealing cars Continue reading Medford Police Press Release Stolen Car Arrest →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Keith Griswold on his passing.

Keith Griswold was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Keith Griswold →

Letters were sent out USPS registered mail and regular mail on Wednesday dated November 3rd 2021 to the following:

* Somerville Election Commissioner Nickolis Salerno
* Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone
* Massachusetts Secretary of State Election Division
* Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin
* Somerville City Council.

All five letters were

Continue reading The Voters Seeking Transparency of the Somerville Election Process Begins →

My Temporary Statement

“The voters of Somerville that participated in this mayoral election have spoken and have chosen their new mayor according to the Somerville Elections Department. I want to congratulate Mayor Elect Katjana Ballantyne on her victory. I look forward to seeing and hoping that she will move Somerville in the correct direction going forward to solve all the city’s problems and deliver to the great people of this city the respect, honesty and proper leadership that they deserve.

Continue reading Temporary Statement Of William Tauro →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of William James Castrin on his passing.

William James Castrin was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville and Medford.

Obituary: Continue reading Somerville Remembering William James Castrin →

By Richard Scirocco

The day has finally arrived where you, the voter, can make the difference in the future of this city. Your choice, can either make a community thrive, or, overburden your neighbors and fellow citizens with continuous issues that have been ongoing for over a decade with the rise of increasing taxes to pay for the misleading conception that problems will one day be solved. False promises have been made by many in the past history of politicians. The experiences have been so many that the people almost frustratingly accept what happens in this era. Continue reading In The Middle Of It All Its Election Time! →

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday to Chris Bremis, Charlene Clifford Finos, Michael Petitpas, Mina Marko, Teresa Cunha Schuman, Janet Martini, Danielle Anderson, Sharon Verrocchi, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

To Whom it May Concern:

I am the Property Administrator for Cobble Hill Apartments and have been employed at the property for over 20-years. In addition to maintaining a 224-unit residential community, my larger responsibility is to attend to the needs of approximately 300 independent seniors who have an average age of 71-years. It is truly a great honor of mine. Continue reading LETTER TO THE EDITOR:HUNDREDS OF COBBLE HILL SENIOR RESIDENTS AGAINST CITY’S PLANS FOR A MUNICIPAL BUILDING AT 90 WASHINGTON STREET →

The Somerville Elections Department would like to inform all Somerville voters that the ballots for the 2021 general election do not include the usual notation indicating which candidates are incumbents seeking re-election. The incumbents are correctly listed first in order on the ballots; however, they are not identified as “candidates for re-election,” as is standard. Continue reading Update About Somerville General Election Ballots →

“Big Sweep” on all public roads in Medford to take place over several weeks. Full schedule and map at http://www.medfordma.org/street-sweeping.

Cars must be moved from streets on designated street sweeping days or will be ticketed and towed. Continue reading Medford Fall “Big Sweep” Street Sweeping Begins November 15th →

The City of Somerville is seeking applicants for one open position on the Somerville Conservation Commission. Continue reading Somerville Conservation Commission Seeks One Member →

Members of the public are invited to join the annual meeting of the Job Creation and Retention Trust (JCRT) on Tuesday, November 9, at 6 p.m. This virtual public forum will be an opportunity to learn about the JCRT’s members, hear about this past year’s investments, and give input on future investment ideas. Continue reading Somerville Job Creation and Retention Trust Annual Meeting, November 9 →

Highland Avenue Redesign Public Meeting, November 17

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 3 Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen, Ward 5 Councilor Mark Niedergang, and Ward 6 Councilor Lance Davis invite you to a virtual public meeting to discuss the redesign of Highland Avenue. Continue reading Somerville To Lose More Parking Spaces Both Sides Highland Ave →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and City staff invite you to attend a virtual community meeting about the Public Safety Building Project. Continue reading Public Safety Building Project Community Meeting, November 10 →

The City of Somerville is hosting a Veterans Day ceremony to honor those who have served in the military. Continue reading Somerville Veterans Day Ceremony, November 11 →

Expanding life science and biotech options in Medford will increase commercial tax base, bring revenue and jobs to the City.

Several developers pursuing development projects in Wellington neighborhood and Boston Avenue in Medford. Continue reading Medford Mayor Lungo-Koehn, Office of Planning, Development, and Sustainability Working to Bring Life Science, Biotech Companies to Medford →

Since March 2020, we have endured many challenges both individually and as a community. Dealing with a rapidly evolving and unforeseen global health crisis and a resulting economic recession required a multi-tiered approach, quick thinking, and creative budgeting to keep our community and our residents safe while also protecting our financial reserves. Continue reading CARES Act, ARPA Funds, and the City of Medford’s Proposal Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 3 Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen, Ward 5 Councilor Mark Niedergang, and Ward 6 Councilor Lance Davis invite you to a virtual public meeting to discuss the redesign of Highland Avenue.

The City is completely reconstructing nearly the entire length of Highland Avenue. Underground improvements to upgrade aging sewers and stormwater infrastructure will begin this winter on portions of Highland Avenue as part of the Spring Hill Sewer Separation Project, and streetscape changes are expected to follow in 2023. Continue reading Somerville-Highland Avenue Redesign Project Upcoming virtual meeting (Wednesday, November 17). Give your Input →

To Whom it May Concern:

I am the Property Administrator for Cobble Hill Apartments and have been employed at the property for over 20-years. In addition to maintaining a 224-unit residential community, my larger responsibility is to attend to the needs of approximately 300 independent seniors who have an average age of 71-years. It is truly a great honor of mine. Continue reading Letter to the Editor: City’s Plans for a Municipal Building at 90 Washington Street →

PLEASE SHARE, SHARE, SHARE!

Please call at least 20 of your family members and friends that live in Somerville to remind them to Write-in “William Tauro” (333 Great River Road) and fill in the circle on this coming Tuesday November 2nd! The future of Somerville depends on this! Continue reading PLEASE SHARE, SHARE, SHARE REGARDING SOMERVILLE MAYORAL ELECTION “Write-it “William Tauro” →

This is the only remedy to save Somerville from further political destruction is to Please Write-in “William Tauro” 333 Great River Road on the balllot and circle the dot. Together we can do this and I will not let you down!

I’m the only NON SOCIALIST in the race! Continue reading Need A Ride To The Polls On Election Day? →

William Tauro for Mayor of Somerville endorsed by:

RWDSU New England Joint Board President Tina Buonaugurio

Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union is a labor union in the United States. Founded in 1937, the RWDSU represents about 60,000 workers in a wide range of industries, including but not limited Continue reading RWDSU New England Joint Board President Tina Buonaugurio Endorses William Tauro for Mayor of Somerville →

Billy, 2 more rats caught on #### Street. That is 40 rats across the Street from my parents at ##street and 78 at my parents house at ## . My brother comes by every day after work to check the traps. Crazy!! ) Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Somerville Needs Change Now →

From Somerville Jane — a suggestion for the Somerville election on November 2, 2021

I’m writing to suggest that on November 2, 2021, when Somerville will have an election, you write in the name William (Billy) Tauro and fill in the oval next to his name.  The office is for mayor of Somerville. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Somerville Mayoral Election →

By William Tauro

Out during the in late weather working hard to get the message out to write in William B Tauro in the space provided for Mayor, I was approached by a voter with frustration and a bit of sadness in his eyes. Continue reading Somerville Voters Beware →

Good LORD I wish I still lived in Somerville so I could vote for you. I graduated high school with Curtatone. He is NOTHING like he used to be back in the late 70s, early 80s. He has Somerville so fucked up it’s beyond hysterical! And I truly believe the majority of the decisions he made were done so because it lined his pockets. I still have tons of family and friends in Somerville and I will NOT visit. I fucking HATE just driving through there. I wouldn’t live in Somerville rent free….God as my witness. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Inspiring Letter from a Former Somerville Resident →

Click on link below to read October 26th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
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MEDFORD – United States Senator Ed Markey (D-Malden) has endorsed Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn campaign’s for re-election as Mayor of Medford, the Lungo-Koehn campaign announced today. Continue reading U.S. SENATOR ED MARKEY ENDORSES MEDFORD MAYOR BREANNA LUNGO-KOEHN FOR RE-ELECTION →

William H. Fowler appointed early October, will serve as interim Director until permanent successor is appointed. Continue reading Mayor Lungo-Koehn Appoints Interim Finance Director/Auditor →

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday to Ash Draper, Georgia Woodsworth, Eileen St Laurent (LaBrecque), Tommy Doucette, Frank Lemos, Stephen Goggin, Cathy Harvey Forte, Nick Cosmo, Eileen Stearns LeBlanc, Christine Elizabeth Laporta, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

FEDERICO, Fredrick “Sunny”- Of Somerville October 17, 2021.

Beloved husband of 33 years to Anna (Pugiese) Federico. Loving son of the late Gaetano and Brigida Federico. Dear brother of Anna Castle and her husband Frederick of Somerville, the late Pasquale “Pat” Federico, John Federico and his surviving wife Rosie. Son-In-Law of Mary Pugliese. Brother-In-Law of Josie Kennedy.
Uncle of Jason and Monica Castle, John and Laurie Federico, Joey and Ceci Federico, Johnnie Federico, Shana and Paul Albers and Brandon Kennedy. Also survived by 4 great nieces and nephews. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Fredrick “Sunny” Federico →

Richard Scirocco

Within this lifetime, our city has witnessed and had the privilege to experience a half dozen successful write in votes that have won local popularity.

Historically, we have witnessed a number of successful Write-In Campaigns. The law itself governing elections set aside a specific line space to allow the choice for a free and uninfluencial decision of each and every voter! There has always been multiple options in which you choose your candidate. This means of action is an option of choice for the every day voter to make their voice heard without the undesirable choices listed. Continue reading “Write-In’s” A Great Voter Approach for This Somerville Election →

Please join William “Billy” Tauro and the great members of the Winter Hill Yacht Club on Wednesday November 17 from 12:00Noon-2:00PM for lunch and entertainment at Somerville’s Winter Hill Yacht Club located at 500 Artisan Way, Somerville, MA 02145. Continue reading Somerville Senior’s and Veteran’s Luncheon at the Winter Hill Yacht Club →

Citywide Parking and Curb Use Study Kick-Off, November 9 and 10

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Parking Study Task Force invite you to a virtual community meeting to kick off the Citywide Parking and Curb Use Study. Continue reading Somerville Parking & Curb Use Study Kick-Off, Nov. 9 & 10 →

The Somerville Public Library is seeking to fill two vacancies on its Board of Trustees, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. Continue reading Somerville Public Library Board of Trustees Seeking Applicants for Two Vacancies →

Seven days of early voting will be held prior to the general election on November 2. All early voting takes place in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 93 Highland Ave. Early voting days and times are as follows: Continue reading Reminder: Somerville Early Voting, 10/23-10/29 →

SOMERVILLE – Please join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 6 City Councilor Lance Davis, and the Somerville Library Trustees for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the newly renovated and restored West Branch Library on Friday, November 5, at 11 a.m. Continue reading Somerville West Branch Library Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, November 5 →

The City of Somerville is looking for part-time multilingual community outreach workers to conduct surveys and collect community input on COVID-19 recovery and other public health–related initiatives. Continue reading Somerville Seeks Part-Time Multilingual Youth and Adult Community Outreach Workers →

If you would like to vote by mail in the November 2 general election, your completed ballot application must be received (not postmarked) by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 27.

Continue reading Somerville Reminder: Vote by Mail Applications Due October 27 for General Election →

Early voting to be held in Alden Chambers at City Hall.

Polls will be open 7am – 8pm on Election Day, November 2nd

MEDFORD – Early voting for the November 2nd Municial Election will be held from Saturday, October 23rd through Thursday, October 28th in the City of Medford. Early voting will take place in the Howard F. Alden Chambers, 85 George P. Hassett Dr., as follows: Continue reading Early Voting in Medford: October 23rd – October 28th at City Hall →

MEDFORD – The City of Medford is gearing up for Halloween fun!

In partnership with the Medford Recreation Department and the Medford Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn announced options for residents to safely celebrate Halloween. Residents of all ages are invited to enjoy Halloween with us in any or all of the following ways: Continue reading 2021 Halloween Activities Planned in Medford “Pumpkin Float” returning to Wright’s Pond for 2021, in addition to other planned activities throughout the city →

On the above date and time, Officers Moreira, Reece, and I were dispatched to 422 McGrath Highway for a dispute involving a firearm. Officer Moreira and Lorenti arrived on scene first. Upon my arrival, Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Christopher CEBULA (Trafficking Methamphetamine) →

On 10/24/21 I was working Patrol in cruiser E4 on the overnight shift. At around 0202 I and OFC D Ruf (E1) were dispatched to 28 Sydney ST for a B&E. 911 informed us that a suspect wearing a “towel” broke into a dwelling, was confronted by residents and fled. OFC N Moreira (E3) was in the area and also responded, physically behind my cruiser as I turned onto Sydney ST. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: James HOGAN (FIREARM WITHOUT FID CARD, POSSESS, AMMUNITION WITHOUT FID CARD, POSSESS, ASSAULT W/DANGEROUS WEAPON) →

On Friday October 22, 2021, I was assigned to marked unit East-2 and on routine patrol. At approximately 9:19 PM, Officer J. Moreira (East-3) and I were dispatched to the area of Arlington Street and Lincoln Street on a report of an apparent road rage incident. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: John GOMES (LICENSE SUSPENDED FOR OUI, OPER MV WITH, OUI LIQUOR, 2ND OFFENSE) →

I, Officer Roger Desrochers, report the following summary of events based on direct interview with the persons named.

On Wednesday, October 20, 2021, I, Officer Desrochers, was in full-uniform and assigned to marked cruiser 182(E2), and patrolling the East district, for the Somerville Police Department when at about 19:03 I was dispatched along with Officer T Lambert to Papa John’s located at 622 Somerville Ave for a fight. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Mohamed MOHAMED (FIREARM WITHOUT FID CARD, POSSESS, ASSAULT W/DANGEROUS WEAPON, AMMUNITION WITHOUT FID CARD, POSSESS) →

By Arthur Moore

One of the problems that already is hurting any chance of affordable housing is ideas like Will Mbah has in his running for mayor. Already many landlords and even ones on his street which I do know are not renting out their apartments. Since everything is favoring tenants instead of the good landlords it makes no sense to rent out if you can afford not to. Continue reading Somerville Socialist Destroying This City →

By Arthur Moore

Let’s make this very clear. I have over 70 invested here and have had much involvement in many ways here. I do not care who is progressive, socialists or otherwise. I would like someone that can run the city with common sense and work for all the people. Not just one class of people. Continue reading Don’t Let This Important Election Slip Away Get Out And Vote →

By Arthur Moore

Granted I am not an EMT driver. But having been in some with seniors being rushed to the hospital with some that seconds could mean their life and watching the driver have to keep slowing down just for the regular road bumps I saw where it makes the trip take longer. Continue reading Somerville Deliberately About to Slow Down Emergency Ambulances →

I STRONGLY SUPPORT OUR POLICE!

If the Somerville Police Department were to ever be abolished or even defunded like my two socialist opponents want, this city would suffer an unrecoverable blow that would have devastating effects throughout our community! Crime, chaos, drugs, break-ins, burglery, rape, molestation, shootings, stabbings etc, etc, etc, would be running rampant throughout the streets of Somerville and nothing good would ever come out of it! We would be finished as a society! Continue reading William Tauro Being Only Non-Socialist In Mayoral Race Makes Him Your Best Choice for a Greater and Safer Somerville! →

October 21, 2021. The Massachusetts Police Association (MPA) recognized Somerville Police Officers and awarded them the Medal of Valor for their acts of heroism during a hostage situation that occurred on August 6, 2020. Continue reading Somerville Police Officers Awarded Medal of Valor →

By William Tauro

Rodent Control in Somerville should not have been taken lightly from the beginning. My two mayoral opponents Katjiana Balentine and Wilfred N. Mbah for the past 5 to 7 years have done absolutely nothing to address the problem, but instead have been sitting on their hands about the rodent infection situation and not doing a thing about it except collecting a paycheck. They don’t even mention it in their political literature drops! Shameful! Continue reading My Strategic Plan To Combat Somerville’s Rodent Problems Today, That Both My Two Opponents Have Neglected Over Their Terms as City Councilors For Years →

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

James F. Fitzgerald was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here both in Somerville and Medford by many. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering James F. Fitzgerald →

A great time was had by all of the 2021 Somerville seniors and veterans Halloween Party Luncheon. Continue reading Somerville Senior’s and Veteran’s Halloween Party at the Winter Hill Yacht Club →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Elizabeth A. (Burden) McGowan on her passing.

Elizabeth A. (Burden) McGowan was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here both in Somerville and Medford. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Elizabeth A. (Burden) McGowan →

By William Tauro

Just to let the voters of Somerville know that Somerville Fire Department Engine 7 that’s located at 269 Highland Ave, Somerville is closed for 4 months for American Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades. Continue reading Longtime Somerville Fire Station/Election Polling Location Suddenly Closes →

Click on link below to read October 19th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
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Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday to Mr Dinapoli, Louie Barretto, Joe Vasconcelos, Debbie Leonard, Jimbo Daviss, Ginny Azulay Roche, Jim Roderick, Denise Lefebvre Ribeiro, Susan LaVerde Demarco, Carol Hurley, Debbie Ciarletto, Paula Parillo Sheehan, Kevin Mullane, Kristy Ann Marques, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Tommy Colon on his passing.

Tommy Colon was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Tommy Colon →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Fredrick “Freddy” Federico on his passing.

Fredrick Federico was a wonderful person who made many friends over the years at his breakfast restaurant that was located on Bow Street in Union Square, the former Sonny’s Deli. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Fredrick “Freddy” Federico →

After the shocking primary results to many in the city, and with the investigations inconclusive at this time, it is the general consensus that the Election Department needs more scrutiny according to staggering opinion across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Continue reading Somerville Deadline Request Unanswered →

The illegal action of allowing the dignity of an entire city of different groups of residents to be violated by placing a representing signage of one specific group on city property with no credibility or explanation of actions demands action. Continue reading Black Lives Matter Banner Coming Down at Somerville Inauguration Once Tauro’s Elected →

Community conversation with the Mayor to be moderated by Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist Byron Barnett;
outdoor reception to follow Continue reading Town Hall With Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Thursday, October 28 →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 City Councilor J.T. Scott, Ward 3 City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen, and the Union Square Community Design Team invite you to a virtual public meeting to share updates on the Union Square Plaza and Streetscape Redesign project. Continue reading Somerville- Union Square Plaza & Streetscape Redesign Public Meeting, October 20 →

Ensuring an equitable and prosperous recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is the City’s top priority. To do that – we need your help. Get involved today to help set the City’s priorities for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. To get the conversation started, please join us for a Virtual Forum on ARPA Funding on Wednesday, October 27, at 7 p.m. Continue reading Forum on the City of Somerville’s ARPA Funding, Wed., Oct. 27 →

City is preparing its annual list of available shovelers. Paid and volunteer positions available.

Snow shovelers assist elderly residents, persons with disabilities with clearing sidewalks after winter storms. Continue reading Help a Neighbor in Need this Winter: Sign Up for Medford’s Snow Shoveling Assistance List →

Residents, landlords, business owners, and all members of the Medford community invited to participate ongoing Comprehensive Planning process.

MEDFORD – The City of Medford and Medford’s Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee invite the Medford community to a virtual community meeting on Wednesday, October 20th at 6pm to discuss the City’s ongoing Comprehensive Planning process. You can register in advance for this meeting at the link here or by visiting Continue reading Medford-2nd Comprehensive Plan Community Meeting Scheduled for October 20th →

Ms. Morrison will join the City of Medford as Parking Director as of October 18th

MEDFORD – Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn announced today that she has selected Faye L. Morrision to head Medford’s new Parking Department. For the last five years, Morrison has served as the Parking Manager for the City of Newton. She will begin her role with the City of Medford as of October 18, 2021 and will work with the City’s implementation team leading up to the launch of Medford’s inaugural Parking Department in January 2022. Continue reading Mayor Lungo-Koehn Selects Former City of Newton Parking Manager,Faye Morrison, to Lead New Parking Department in Medford →

I, Officer Roger Desrochers, report the following summary of events based on direct interview with the persons named. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Alexis RODRIGUEZ-PEREZ (Larceny) →

On Friday, October 15, 2021, at 9:21 A.M., I responded to 402 McGrath Hwy Apt# 3 for unknown trouble. Officers Pavao, and Khoury responded as backup. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Rosa RAMOS (A&B w/ Dangerous Weapon) →

By William Tauro

We were recently approached by several Somerville employees and residents who in the past have witnessed some very shocking events that occurred multiple times at the Somerville Elections Department. These individuals that decided to come forward have now have changed their minds in keeping quiet and are joining us in exposing and fighting Somerville’s corrupt election system.
Continue reading The 7:30PM Somerville Election Night Late Voting System Fraud Scheme →

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

Cathleen McCarthy was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville.

Cathleen McCarthy of Arlington, formerly of Somerville, peacefully passed away on October 13, 2021 at the age of 52. Cathleen was the daughter of the late Charles and Claire (Reddish) McCarthy. She is survived by her sons, Joseph Passanisi and Nicholas DiPietro, both of Somerville. Cathleen was the loving companion of Richard Lamoretti, and special friend to his son Richie. She is also survived by her five siblings, Janice McCarthy, Claire Buckley and her husband Mark, Francis McCarthy and his wife Rita, John McCarthy, and her twin brother Charlie McCarthy. Cathleen was the loving aunt to Matthew and Bridget McCarthy, and Sean and Caroline Buckley. A celebration of Cathy’s life will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021 from 9am-11am at Boston Cremation, 287 Main St, Malden, MA 02148

When I made the choice to announce my intentions to run for the position of Mayor of Somerville. I made sure that transparency was a large part of my open door policy. City Hall has ignored the public for too long and now there is an opportunity for everyones voice to be heard and responded to. If you write in William B. Tauro for Mayor in the election taking place this coming November 2nd, I can promise you that I will be your voice. Continue reading Billy Tauro, In His Own Words →

By William Tauro

The Mayor, Mayoral Candidate Katjana Ballantyne developer/architect husband Rick Nielsen and all the rest of their corrupt partners are making a move before a new mayor comes in! They are doing it now not knowing who will be the next mayor just in case they loose. Continue reading The Somerville 11th Hour Developer Property Grab Shuffle Has Begun! →



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

Hey Billy sorry to bother you I know you’re really busy when you get a minute any chance you can come all the businesses got a letter saying that the mayor got approved to take the liquor store and all the Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:The more reason why we need Billy Tauro as Mayor →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Lawrence W. “Larry” Stone on his passing.

Lawrence W. “Larry” Stone was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville and Medford. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Lawrence W. “Larry” Stone →

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Write-in “William Tauro” for Mayor of Somerville on November 2nd! Take Somerville Back!! #TEAMTAUROforMAYOR2021 Continue reading MY OUTLINE FOR A GREATER SOMERVILLE BY WILLIAM TAURO →

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

Is there anything at all we can do about these rats on Cutter Street behind the old East Side Grill? The breakfast place on Broadway there has trash everywhere as the same as for many restaurants throughout the city are contributing to the same problem. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Rat Infestation Has Overtaken Our City →

Click on link below to read October 12th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
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Photo:File footage of methadone mile in Boston

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

I was walking on my break from work to Bank of America in Porter Square on the Mass Ave side on the left next to locksmith there are 2 tents stolen bikes . Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:They Are Getting Closer to Davis Square Somerville →

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday to Tracy Bates Henry, Amanda Louise, Jennifer Donovan Tauro, Sandra DiPhillipo, Voula Koutsoubari, Mikey Whalen, Dina Park Matsas, MaryLou Morais Thompson, Malek Horani, Toni M. Colarullo, Maria E Chirco, Sal Manganaro, Rene’ Morrow, Agostinho Rego, Paul J Aguiar, Jon French, Chris Sennott, Marsh James, Kara Lynn Willard, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

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By William Tauro

This past Monday night a fire broke out at 15 Weston Avenue in Somerville in a 6th floor apartment of the Weston Manor Senior Housing Apartment Building. Firefighters kicked in the door to rescue a male tenant In the apartment where the fire started. The man was transported to the hospital with non life threatening minor injuries. Continue reading Fire At Weston Manor Senior Housing Apartments →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of John J. Bonner on his passing.

John J. Bonner was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering John J. Bonner →