Our sincere condolences thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Barbara E. (Gallagher) Wile on her passing.

Barbara E. (Gallagher) Wile was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Barbara E. (Gallagher) Wile →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Catherine A. (O’Connell) Young on her passing.

Catherine A. (O’Connell) Young was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Catherine A. (O’Connell)Young →

By Richard J. Scirocco

As a United States citizen, it is your right! It is a civic duty as a citizen to assist in deciding who will best represent the community for the betterment of all. It is an honest reason to display how you have faith to support someone you believe in. Continue reading Why Bother to Vote? Because Somerville’s Future is on the Line! →

Continue reading SOMERVILLE PEOPLE WANT CHANGE FOR THE BETTER →

By Judy Locchi Jacobs

As most of you know, I have been writing as a volunteer for Somerville News Weekly since 2017.

Continue reading Why I believe Billy Tauro is the right candidate for Somerville— →

City to Hold Flu Vaccination Clinics

First two clinics scheduled for Oct. 13 and Oct. 23

Pre-clinic registration required

SOMERVILLE, MA – The City of Somerville has set up two free flu vaccination clinics for residents in October that will be open by appointment. Additional dates will be added through the fall and winter and will be posted on somervillema.gov/flu. Residents are strongly encouraged to get the vaccine to protect their health as well as to support the community’s efforts to lessen the impacts of both influenza and the coronavirus. Continue reading SOMERVILLE FLU CLINIC DETAILS & SCHEDULE →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Somerville Commission for Women, and RESPOND Inc. invite residents to join them for the annual Domestic Violence Vigil on Tuesday, October 26, to remember and honor those who lost their lives to domestic violence in 2021. The vigil will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. at Statue Park in Davis Square.
Continue reading Somerville Annual Domestic Violence Vigil, 10/26 →

Voters have until Wednesday, October 13, to register to vote or update their voter information for the Tuesday, November 2 election. In this election, voters in Somerville will cast ballots for Mayor of Somerville; four City Councilor-at-Large seats; Ward City Councilor in Wards 2, 5, and 7; and School Committee Members in Wards 3 and 7. Continue reading Reminder: October 13 Deadline to Register to Vote in November 2 Election →

Every 10 years, Massachusetts cities and towns are required to review their population data from the most recent U.S. Census and submit an updated ward and precinct map to the State for approval. The State provides municipalities with strict guidelines that must be followed for this process. An internal working group is collaborating with the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Office to propose new ward and precinct boundaries that will be submitted to the City Council for local approval on October 28, 2021. Continue reading Somerville Reprecincting Process Underway: Public Comment Welcome →

With domestic violence on the rise in the last year it is essential that action be taken. This month of October honors and brings awareness to the victims of domestic violence. Awareness + Action = Social Change, and this is exactly what Ms. Theresa DiPietro is hoping for through her tireless work as an advocate of domestic violence. Ms. DiPietro sponsored and hosted a Survivors Celebration Event Sunday morning, October 10th, at Renee’s Café in historic Teele Square in Somerville. Breakfast was served to all, paid for by a private donor. Continue reading Spreading Domestic Violence Awareness In Somerville →

By Arthur Moore

We have yet to hear a thing on what you will do for the handicapped and seniors in this city who have been restricted from businesses and and making it difficult to get in and out of their homes. I invite you to respond and let us know. I will make a statement explaining this. Continue reading Questions for Somerville Mayoral Candidates on the Ballots, Please Respond →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Lewis M. Keller on his passing.

Lewis M. Keller was a wonderful person and a personal friend to many of us here in Somerville.

Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Lewis M. Keller →

Continue reading On November 2nd Write-it “William Tauro” for Mayor of Somerville →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Adelina J. (DeVita) Scarpelli on her passing.

Adelina J. (DeVita) Scarpelli was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville and Medford Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Adelina J. (DeVita) Scarpelli →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the of Jennie on her passing. (Santangelo) Ciampa.

Jennie (Santangelo) Ciampa was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here Somerville.

Obituary
Jennie Ciampa, Jennie (Santangelo) of Arlington, formerly of East Boston, passed away on September 24, 2021 at the age of 72. Jennie was the daughter of the late Frank and Franchenza (Viola) Santangelo. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Jennie (Santangelo) Ciampa →

Click on link below to read October 5th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CHzl20cX6bMIqQr0ZYjv_-cPmkhXvan7/view

By JoeViglione

Of the 28 James Bond films – including the 1954 Peter Lorre first Casino Royale, the 1967 David Niven Casino Royale which did give us the classic, Academy-Award nominee for 1968 song “The Look of Love,” and 1983’s Never Say Never Again with Sean Connery – no matter how good or bad, each made some kind of an imprint on the consciousness. Continue reading Film: No Time to DieTime: 2 hours 43 minutesA Joe Viglione Movie review →

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday to Josephine Guarino Torra, Fanny Chan, Amy Tobin, Floyd Richardson, Stephanie Duquette Wilson, Brendan Mclaren, Natalinha Medeiros, Casey Lynne, Mattie Spinetti, Adrian Gallup, Dominic Catino, Charlie Nease, Jack Bailey, Marc Chiarenza, Eddie Vozzella, Lena Foumia Tauro, Diane Marie, Gabriel Ciccariello, Rob Pasqualino, Jim Tremblay, Caitlin Marie, Diane Kerins Conneely, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

By William Tauro

I will be continuing up the Hill to fight for common sense politics to ensure they will not be extinguished in Somerville. Continue reading Vote With Common Sense Somerville →

EVENTS
Game Club – starting Monday, October 18th and every Monday following from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at our Ralph & Jenny Center located at 9 New Washington Street (behind the Holiday Inn.) Please join us as we play a wide variety of board and card games. Please RSVP to Maureen Bastardi at 617-625-6600, ext. 2335 or email Maureen at mbastardi@somervillema.gov . Continue reading Somerville COA Press & Organizational Outreach for 10-1-2021 →

The Somerville City Council has passed a new ordinance that sets guidelines for when and how leaf blowers may be used within the city. With the fall season now here, community members are urged to familiarize themselves with the new rules, which apply to all users including the City and City contractors, residents, commercial properties, and landscaping or property maintenance companies that deploy leaf blowers. Continue reading New Ordinance Sets Leaf Blower Regulations in Somerville →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 7 City Councilor Katjana Ballantyne, and City staff invite you to a virtual community meeting to review the final design for schoolyard renovations at the West Somerville Neighborhood School. Continue reading West Somerville Neighborhood School Schoolyard Renovation Meeting, October 13 →

Full plan will be released this fall.

MEDFORD— Ahead of its release of a detailed Climate Action and Adaptation Plan later this fall, today Mayor Lungo-Koehn and the Medford Office of Planning, Development, and Sustainability released a 36-page Executive Summary that outlines the city’s plan to address climate change, cementing its status as a leading voice in the push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading Medford Releases Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Executive Summary, 32 Strategies for Addressing Climate Change →

Interested in building a career in construction? Somerville Community Corporation, in partnership with the City of Somerville, is hosting a job fair to connect residents with local construction employment opportunities. Continue reading Somerville Construction Job Fair, October 13 →

Medford is one of only a handful of Massachusetts communities to join the global campaign.
Continue reading Medford Signs onto Global “Race to Zero” Campaign, Pledges to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Half by 2030 →

Assembly Row and the Somerville Arts Council are thrilled to unveil a collaborative art project at Assembly Row titled “We Are Somerville.” This art installation takes the form of three giant vertical banners, which feature portraits of people who live and/or work in Somerville. Continue reading ‘We Are Somerville’ Art Installation Unveiled at Assembly Row →

Voters can cast ballots by mail, at early voting, or on Election Day

SOMERVILLE, MA – On Tuesday, November 2, voters in Somerville will cast ballots for Mayor of Somerville; four City Councilor-at-Large seats; Ward City Councilor in Wards 2, 5, and 7; and School Committee Members in Wards 3 and 7. Below is information on upcoming deadlines related to the election as well as information about options for voting. Continue reading Important Dates and Deadlines for the November 2 Election →

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

So this is another incident, one was reported in May according to this article? Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Somerville Hospital Another Possible Staged Political Land Grab Opportunity →

October is “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” and a time to support Survivors of Domestic Violence. I have worked with Survivors of Domestic Violence over the last 25 years. Continue reading Somerville Domestic Violence Month With Marisa Tauro →

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

Andy A. Mendoza was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Andy A. Mendoza →

Where I am the only non-socialist in the race, I’m your best choice for a Greater and Safer Somerville! Continue reading William Tauro best choice for a Greater and Safer Somerville →

By William Tauro

Are we ready to welcome in our new neighbors all the drugs and trouble that comes along with the safe injection sites?  They’re already setting camp on Willow Avenue in Davis Square. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weeky Speakup Line:Are We Ready To Welcome In More Trouble In Somerville? Because I’m Sure Not! →

To: Our Candidates for Mayor:

I am forwarding a message from a member of the RatControlSomerville google group at his request. There are over 70 members of this group and our experiences and frustrations with the rat problem deserve your attention and response. Most recently, one resident’s dog was attacked and bitten multiple times by a rat in her own yard. Unfortunately this is not the first time one of us has experienced this but it needs to be the last time. Continue reading Letter from the Editor : Subject:[RatControlSomerville] Are we talking to ourselves here? →

This Madness has to come to an end! My two opponents that are running for mayor that have been sitting on the Somerville City Council for over the past five to seven years have done absolutely nothing during their tender as a city councilor this critical problem. Actually they have been sitting on their hands and have done absolutely nothing!

I love this city more than you can imagine! Please write-in “William Tauro” for Mayor of Somerville on November 2nd! Take Somerville Back!! #TEAMTAUROforMAYOR2021

By William Tauro

At approximately 8:45 PM on Wednesday evening, the Somerville Police Department received reports of shots fired across the street from the Healey School in Somerville. Continue reading Shots Fired In Somerville Across From Healey School →

Assembly Neighborhood Plan Presentation
Mark your calendar and join us virtually!
Wednesday, October 13 at 6 pm
Join at Continue reading Assembly Square Neighborhood Plan Presentation →

We’re hiring crossing guards! This is a part-time position (mornings and afternoons) to provide public safety by ensuring safe student crossing at intersections along the routes to school. Learn more and apply at Continue reading Somerville Hiring Crossing Guards →

Click on link below to read September 28th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XsZt0-CZnfQUpH-q12At5xIjblVDxFaf/view

Due to rain expected on September 28, the Healey Community Play Area ribbon cutting ceremony at 5 Meacham Street has been rescheduled for Thursday, October 7, at 1:45 p.m. Continue reading NEW DATE: Healey Community Play Area Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, October 7 →

The City of Somerville has been awarded $400,000 for park improvements through the Commonwealth’s Parkland Acquisition and Recreation for Communities (PARC) Grant Program. Continue reading Somerville Awarded PARC Grant to Renovate and Expand Somerville Junction Park →

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday to Joseph Powers, Colleen Walsh, Sandy Cardoso O’Brien, Gale Bracken, Susan Macri Boudreau, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

With Joe Viglione Presents:
Going Track by Track – Night & Day (2020) by Jack Phillips

It’s important to understand that the Night & Day album was originally conceived in 2012 as a combination two styles that I really like: blues rock or the blues in general, and also the sounds of jazz standards and particularly New Orleans jazz. Continue reading HOTLINE TO THE UNDERGROUND →

On September 22, 2021, I, Officer Tim Van Nostrand, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol in marked cruiser 181. At 4:54pm, I received a dispatch from Somerville 9-1-1 for a reported shoplifter who fled Adidas located at 544 Assembly Row. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Steven COLLYMORE (Larceny, Counterfeit Note, Removal of Theft Device, False Info) (Multiple Warrants) →

On Sunday, September 26, 2021, I, Officer Pavao, was assigned to marked unit East 2. I was dispatched, along with East 3, Officer Khoury, to 180 Somerville Ave (Target) to assist Loss Prevention stop a shoplifter. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Javier GONZALEZ-GARCIA (Larceny) (Fitchburg & Boston Warrants) →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 38-1, approved and sent to the House legislation that would require that all public schools offering a comprehensive sexual health education curriculum “provide medically accurate, age-appropriate sexual health education.”

Continue reading SEX EDUCATION CHANGES →

By Bob Katzen

A bill before the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight would discourage businesses from closing call centers and customer service centers in the Bay State and relocating overseas. Continue reading DISCOURAGE BUSINESSES FROM MOVING CALL CENTERS OVERSEAS →

By Bob Katzen

A bill before the Financial Services Committee would allow insurance companies to offer discounts to licensed drivers who complete a marijuana impairment education course offered by driving schools and insurance companies. Continue reading ALLOW INSURANCE DISCOUNTS FOR DRIVERS WHO TAKE A COURSE IN MARIJUANA IMPAIRMENT →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that would allow people to change their gender on their birth certificate, driver’s license, learner’s permit, identification card or liquor purchase identification card, including to a non-binary option other than male or female. The possible designations include “female,” “male” or “X” which would indicate that the person is another gender or an undesignated gender. The gender can only be changed by an adult, an emancipated minor or the parent or guardian of a minor. Continue reading CHANGE GENDER ON BIRTH CERTIFICATES AND MORE →

SOMERVILLE, MA, ISSUED SEPTEMBER 23, 2021…Daddy Jones Bar and Restaurant (http://daddyjonesbar.com), a lively restaurant offering outdoor dining, casual Greek food and burgers, serving the Somerville community since 2012, has officially opened its newest venture, the Coffee Shop, now open Saturdays and Sundays beginning at 8 a.m. Continue reading Daddy Jones Bar & Restaurant introduces the Coffee Shop; available for takeout or patio dining on Saturday and Sunday →

STS.LOUIS & ZELIE MARTIN PARISH’S Annual Holiday Bazaar will take place on Friday, October 15, from 2:00-7:00 p.m., and Saturday, October 16, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in St. CATHERINE’S parish hall, 179 Summer Street, Somerville. Free Admission.

Consultant will present three schematic designs following input through community survey, on-site discussions over the last month. Continue reading Medford Public Meeting to Discuss Carr Park Master Plan Scheduled for September 29th →

Enjoy live music across the city from noon to 6 p.m. then head to Union Square for food, fun, and fire throwers Continue reading Somerville PorchFest and Ignite! Return October 2 →

Special thanks to the Winter Hill Yacht Club and Billy Tauro for hosting our Senior Autumn Luncheon Social. Continue reading Photos From Winter Hill Yacht Club and Billy Tauro Senior Autumn Luncheon Social →

Please join William “Billy” Tauro and the great members of the Winter Hill Yacht Club on Wednesday October 20th 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 OCTOBER HALLOWEEN LUNCHEON AT THE WINTER HILL YACHT CLUB →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Judith A. (Mahan) Oliva on her passing.

Judith A. (Mahan) Oliva was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Judith A. (Mahan) Oliva →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Mary V. (Aiello) Mangherini on her passing.

Mary V. (Aiello) Mangherini was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville by many. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Mary V. (Aiello) Mangherini →

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Click on link below to read September 21st, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1emGOCbf1_4y8ETN-FaRNHcOElWP6RLk6/view

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday to Bobby Martone, Chloe Alexis, Everett Moreira, Ada Tauro, Anabela Pappas, Dorothy Uttaro, Todd Nichol, Ellen Seidlich (ellen stuart ), Janette Giso, 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 Mary V. (Aiello) Mangherini on her passing.

Mary V. (Aiello) Mangherini was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Mary V. (Aiello) Mangherini →

By William Tauro

Last Tuesday the 14th of September 2021 Somerville conducted a preliminary election.
Leading up to this particular vote were many irregularities. Continue reading 2021 SEPTEMBER 14TH SOMERVILLE PRIMARY ELECTION NIGHT SUMMERY, THE STOLEN ELECTION →

Somerville Pop Warner is a nonprofit organization struggling from after effects of the COVID Pandemic. With no help from the City, Sponsors or Private Donors has caused budget challenges. This organization has supported our Somerville Youth for over several decades and now has come to a place of lacking enough funding to support the needs of operation. Continue reading Support Somerville Pop Warner →

8,500+ plus seniors in the city of Somerville where 99.99% of them have been with me for the past 15+ plus years! So how did I only get 2,200 votes? Political corruption at it’s best! I NEED YOUR HELP! Continue reading Somerville Seniors for William Tauro for Mayor of Somerville →

By William Tauro

On Sunday September 12th over one hundred veterans enjoyed a fun filled day on the Boston Harbor at the Winter Hill Yacht Club’s (WHYC) 2021 Annual Veterans Cruise.

Over twenty five privately donated boats from WHYC driven by their captains provided a day of fun and well deserved enjoyment for the local service veterans. Continue reading Somerville WHYC 2021 Annual Veterans Cruise →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of David “DJ Murphy on his passing.

David “DJ” Murphy was a very nice person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville and Medford

Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering David “DJ” Murphy →

On Saturday, 9/11/21, I was working my assigned 8AM to 4PM shift in the East-1 cruiser. At approximately 9:57AM, Officer Chris Fusco (East-4), was flagged down in the area of 179 Broadway. He was flagged down by Mr. XXXX running into the street, towards his cruiser, crying. I responded to the location. The following is a summary of the incident: Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Luciano DELIRA (ABDW) →

On 09/10/2021, while assigned to marked unit East-4, I was dispatched to the area of Medford and Pearl Street, both public ways in the city of Somerville, for reports of a motor vehicle accident. Dispatch advised the vehicle may be on it’s side. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Joseph PALERMO (OUI Liquor) →

On Tuesday, September 14, 2021, I was working in the Somerville Police Drug Unit as Delta-18. Recently, there was a shooting/armed robbery which took place on September 8, 2021 at XXX Mystic Avenue. Please see incident #21047035 for all reports. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Rene PERALTA (Possession w/ Intent to Distribute Class B, Possess Class B, Armed Robbery) →

On September 15, 2021, I Officer Prophete, was on duty and assigned to uniform patrol in marked cruiser East 3. At approximately 12:48 AM I was dispatched along with East 2 (C.Bork) for a motor vehicle accident involving a car hitting a dumpster. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Karl BAER (OUI Liquor) →

On Thursday, 9/16/21, I was working my assigned 4PM to 12AM shift in the East-1 cruiser. At around 7:50PM, officers were dispatched to 399 Revolution Drive, for two men fighting. Dispatch then updated officers and stated that there were threats of a knife made and that they had received numerous calls from numerous different reporting parties. The following is a summary of the incident: Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Marc RUSSELL (Assault w/ Dangerous Weapon) →

On Thursday, September 9, 2021, I applied and was granted a search warrant (docket number 2110SW0071) and an arrest warrant for Raul Landaverde XXXX. These warrants were authorized by Clerk Magistrate XXXX at the Somerville District Court. During the evening hours of September 9, 2021, members of the Somerville Police Drug Unit responded to Chelsea, MA to execute search warrant 2110SW0071. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Raul LANDAVERDE & Kirby CALIXTE (SPD Warrants) (Armed Robbery) →

The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident #21047035:

On Wednesday, September 8, 2021, I was working in the Somerville Police Drug Unit as Delta-18. At approximately 2:10 P.M. I received a call from the property manager of the Saint Polycarp Village, Ms. XXXX. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Devonte MCCORMICK (Firearm Discharge, Firearm Carry w/ Ammunition, Armed Assault to Murder x2) →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Paul E. Savage Sr. on his passing.

Paul E. Savage Sr. was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Recognizing Paul E. Savage Sr. →

Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 4 City Councilor Jesse Clingan invite you to a ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly renovated Healey Community Play Area, 5 Meacham Street, on Tuesday, September 28, at 2 p.m.
Continue reading Somerville Healey Community Play Area Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, September 28 →

To date, Office of Planning, Development, and Sustainability has applied to add new charging stations at Hormel Stadium and Carr Park. The Office is working on additional applications for more stations through MassDEP. Continue reading City of Medford Seeks to Add Electric Vehicle Charging Stations through State Grant →

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

Regardless of what the website said, you do not send more than 150 voters to the wrong polling place by accident! Also, the space at the VNA was absolutely ridiculous! Continue reading Somerville/Medford Speakup Line:Somerville Election Designed To Discourage Votes To Express Their Votes, Corruption Still Existing In Somerville →

Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn released the following statement following her decisive victory in the Medford Preliminary Election this evening: Continue reading Statement of Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn →

On Saturday, September 11, 2021, at approximately 11:15 p.m., police responded to 40 Ash Avenue for a report of vandalism. Police found that the house, as well as a number of motor vehicles at this location and in the area, had been tagged with spray paint that referenced two local gang rivalries “MP45” and Port 44, “LGBTQK”, and other anti-Semitic graffiti drawings. Continue reading Somerville Police Seek Information on Vandalism Incident →

Renters, homeowners, and landlords with financial hardships urged to contact the Office of Housing Stability

SOMERVILLE, MA – The Somerville Board of Health (BOH) voted to extend the city’s residential eviction moratorium to April 30, 2022, at its September 9 meeting. Continue reading City of Somerville’s Residential Eviction Moratorium Extended to April 30, 2022 →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Richard J. ”Rick” Silva on his passing.

Rick Silva was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering Richard J. ”Rick” Silva →

I am proud and honored to welcome so many of Mary Cassesso‘s loyal supporters with open arms to my campaign! I will be a mayor for all and I will not let you down! Welcome aboard #TEAMTAUROforMAYOR2021 Continue reading Mayoral Candidate Tauro Welcomes Mary Cassesso Supporters With Open Arms →

By Richard J. Scirocco

We have all been a little quizzical of past election results. When you have dozens of caring observant individuals watching closely, it opens the eyes and the mind to a new level. The count from Somervilles most recent election had several questionable actions that are leaving many people in shock over the posted result  numbers and activity throughout the election process.
Continue reading CITIZENS OF SOMERVILLE NEED TO KNOW ELECTION MATH →



By William Tauro

Everybody saw what happened this past Tuesday, September 14th on Somerville’s Primary Election night. The voters were devastated when the final numbers appeared across their TV and computer screens. The numbers just didn’t add up nor did the end results. Many unanswered questions need to be addressed here regarding the following:
Continue reading How Somerville Elections Department Carried Out the Final Blow for Curtatone →

To my many supporters,

Now that I am the only conservative candidate running for mayor of Somerville on the stage with common sense that holds family values and wants to be a voice for all, please write-in William Tauro on November 2nd. Continue reading Statement of Somerville Mayoral Candidate William Tauro “We Are Still In This Race!” →

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

So Curtatone flapping his mouth – does he realize you won his own neighborhood ?? Clown that he is.

Continue reading Somerville Speak Up Line: Curtatone flapping his mouth →

Now that I am the only conservative candidate running for mayor of Somerville on the stage with common sense that holds family values and wants to be a voice for all, please write-in William Tauro on November 2nd.

Until the FBI can complete their process, I still have only less than 45 days to run my campaign so every day counts that’s why we’re running a sticker campaign and yes we will prevail.
Continue reading Somerville Mayoral Candidate William Tauro Still In The Race →

“Everything is fine no worries my attorney actually said this morning we’re in better shape today then we were two days ago I’ll explain when I speak to you but we are in it to win it still!”
Continue reading Tauro Campaign To Contest Somerville Mayoral Primary Election Results Due to Election Fraud. So Yes We’re Still In The Race… →

Continue reading William “Billy” Tauro Still In Somerville Mayoral Race →

By William Tauro

Firefighters from multiple communities were dispatched at about 7:21PM on Wednesday for a 2nd alarm fire box located at 29 Central Street in Somerville at the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church fir a gas fed fire on floor 2.

SFD Press Release:
Continue reading Fire at Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church In Somerville →

Tauro Campaign To Contest Somerville Mayoral Primary Election Results Due to Election Fraud. So Yes We’re Still In The Race…

Due to the many discrepencies and alleged mishandling of the election ballots and results, the Tauro Campaign is pursuing legal action and an investigation into the several matters that appear questionable. Continue reading Tauro Campaign To Contest Somerville Mayoral Primary Election Results Due to Election Fraud →

Click on link below to read your Somerville Polling Locations

https://www.somervillema.gov/mysomerville

By Richard Scirocco

After much deliberation of the public, only one person stands out that can protect the rights of all without discrimination. One candidate can work with all classes. The others have been exposed for fraudulent leftest activist puppets of Joe Curtatone who can’t run for the Mayors position himself for legal reasons. So Joe coerced three others into representing him. If your choosing one of them then you should do your due dillegence and ask what they were promised behind closed doors. These individuals have never represented the best interests of the public but only themselves, and will follow what they are told to do if elected. Continue reading If You Are Still Undecided On Somerville’s Mayoral Race, You Need to Read This Article.. →

LENORE’S OBITUARY
Lenore L. “Sis” Brown-Cotter, of Medford, passed away surrounded by her family on September 5, 2021, she was 90. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Lenore L. “Sis” Brown-Cotter →

CAROL’S OBITUARY
Carol Ann Castignoli, a life long Somerville resident, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of family on September 3, 2021, she was 62. Born and raised in Somerville she was the cherished daughter of Carol F. (Mercer) Castignoli of Somerville and the late John G. Castignoli. A graduate of Somerville High School, Carol went on to work for the US Postal Service, beginning as a letter carrier and then became a supervisor of the Union Square Post Office. She was also a certified tax preparer and worked for H&R Block in their Davis Square Office. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Carol Ann Castignoli →

MARY’S OBITUARY
Herlihy, Mary T. (Hansbrough) – 95, A lifelong resident of Somerville passed away on September 10, 2021.
Beloved wife of the late Francis T. Herlihy.
Loving daughter of the late Mary A. Truell.
Dear aunt of Thomas Herlihy of FL, Paul A. Herlihy of Acton, and Ann Duffy of Wakefield.
Also survived by several great nieces and great nephews as well as extended relatives and dear friends. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Mary T. (Hansbrough) Herlihy →

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday to Cody DaSilva, Michael J . Bowler, Michaela Catherine Catino, Ann Marie Miele, Sean Byrne, Jo-Ann Marie Fontano, Jenny Minichiello, Cheryl Tucker, Nick Chella, Sandy Fife, Carol Cook O’Leary, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

Welcome All,

As we continue our great campaign I want everyone to remember,

My biggest fight is for you. And it’s not all about the corruption or bad behaviors and practices of the city officials and various department workers, it is about preserving your future. Saving you from financial ruins as underhanded factions conspire to rob you of your life work to earn enough money to purchase your dream home and then once your goal was reached, you were charged with outrageous fees, taxes and forced sales to find a more cheaper and affordable way. Continue reading Please Consider Casting Your Vote For William B. Tauro for Mayor of Somerville →

After an extensive CID investigation, 3 adult males have been arrested in connection to a shooting that occurred on 9/8 in the area of 460 – 480 Mystic Ave. One individual was arrested on two counts of armed assault to murder; firearm, discharge within 500 ft. of building; and firearm, carry with ammunition. Continue reading 3 adult males have been Arrested in Connection to 9/8 Shooting →

By William Tauro

This past Saturday morning the City of Somerville gathered together in remembrance of that tragic September 11th morning of 2001 when America was attacked and over three thousand people lost their lives. Continue reading 2021 Somerville 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony, Twenty Years Later →

Because West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in surrounding communities, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health has raised Somerville’s WNV risk to high. To date, no WNV has been detected in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Considered High Risk for West Nile Virus Due to Cases in Nearby Communities →

Lungo-Koehn administration awarded two Community Compact Grants for FY22 to advance two key municipal best practices. Continue reading Medford Mayor Lungo-Koehn Seeks to Overhaul the City’s Outdated Hiring Policy and Waste Removal Operations Through State Grant Awards →

Join your neighbors to help “Strike Up The Bands” at September’s SomerStreets celebration on Sunday, September 19. Part of the Arts Council’s annual series of SomerStreets events, the festival will fill Highland Avenue between Central Street and Lowell Street from 2 to 6 p.m., rain or shine. Continue reading “Strike Up the Band” at September’s SomerStreets Festival →

This is a particularly difficult 9/11, both because of the 20th anniversary as well as the recent events in Afghanistan. Today I honor the selfless service of our first responders and service members who rush towards danger even when it is not always appreciated by everyone. I also mourn for the people of Afghanistan who are often forgotten and will continue to suffer long after we are gone. Continue reading City Councilor McLaughlin 9/11 Commentary →

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

Hey Billy, Hope this finds you well. Saw your post on the DPW and wanted to comment but figured I’d rather message you instead… you know I’m familiar with the bully tactics used by those in that building, I was chewed up and spit out by that hate machine. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Corruption and Intimidation at Somerville DPW Still Exists →

You’re beginning to need to wear combat gear to walk around Somerville these days It’s time for Change! #TEAMTAUROforMAYOR2021

By William Tauro

This past Thursday at about 3:30PM, Somerville Police units responded to a report of windows being shot out at Cataldo Ambulance Service on a second floor window facing the Washington Street. A second report also came in that the Empire Tattoo Shop located right beside Cataldo Ambulance were shot at as well. Continue reading Somerville Store Front Windows Being Shot At →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Hazel F. Evans on her passing.

Hazel F. Evans was a wonderful person and very close friends to so many of us here in Somerville who loved her and especially here at the Somerville/ Medford News Weekly! Continue reading Somerville Remembering Hazel F. Evans →

Proceeds given to VOAMASS at September 5th breakfast event hosted by Renee’s Café

Somerville (September 5, 2021) – Having raised nearly $8,000 from the inaugural Marissa Tuaro Annual Walk for Homeless Veterans on August 9th, proceeds from the fundraiser were presented to Volunteers of America of Massachusetts (VOAMASS) at Renee’s Café during a breakfast celebration. VOAMASS, a nonprofit that creates opportunities for individuals through residential and outpatient behavioral health treatment, re-entry for justice-involved individuals, veteran services and senior living, has operated the MA Bay Veterans Center located on North St since 2012. Continue reading Somerville Marisa Tauro Walk to Support Homeless Veterans Attracts more than 150 Participants and Raises Nearly $8,000 →

By William Tauro

At about 3:45 PM on Wednesday, September 8 residents of 480 Mystic Avenue in Somerville reported what appeared to be sounds of gunshots. Witnesses at the scene told us that they heard five to six gunshots fired within a two minute timeframe. Continue reading SHOTS FIRED AGAIN IN SOMERVILLE →

Click on link below to read September 7th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
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Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,

I tried to cross the road at the Powderhouse Rotary today and found the signals were bagged and taped up and signs said the crosswalk was closed. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Powderhouse Rotary Now a Disaster →

MEDFORD – The City of Medford and RISE Together invite all interested community members to a neighborhood meeting on Thursday, September 9th at 6:00pm to discuss the proposed development of a new life sciences facility at 4054 Mystic Valley Parkway. At the meeting, City staff and officials from the RISE development team will present the proposed development and collect feedback from attendees regarding the project.
Continue reading Medford Neighborhood Meeting 9/9 to Discuss Proposed Development at 4054 Mystic Valley Parkway →

By Arthur Moore

Thanks to the city of Somerville we have that long line of plastic poles which makes no sense for a city that bans plastic. I have heard from people that live on Cedar Street about these about how at night when they are sleeping the sound of these plastic poles being hit by vehicles all night are keeping people awake because of the loud thumping sounds made the poles being hit. Continue reading Rename Cedar Street’s Name to Thumper Street →

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

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

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Marianne L. Biagioni on her passing.

Marianne L. Biagioni was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville and Medford.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Marianne L. Biagioni →

Interview organized by Joe Viglione
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JV: We’re talking to John Geary of Temple of Karma The self-titled Temple of Karma’s date on Reverb Nation says June 27, 2020. John, when did you launch Temple of Karma? Continue reading GOING TRACK BY TRACK with John Geary of Temple of Karma →

Happy Birthday to Yvonne Salcedo, Leona Ernst, Grace Abruzzio, Martin Polignone, Michael Bourque, Michelle Bourque Odonnell, Michael C Bowler, Jake Kelly, Joell Johns, Keith Winfield, Dennis Hardy, Sean Roche, Wendy Lee Wile, Diane Karavitis, Nicole Leone (Scalise), Mary Hagerty, Kathy Stanton Cohan, Alida Alfano, Vanessa Salvucci, Jay Frasier, Nancy Gaudet-Bacci, Danielle O’Hearn, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week! →

#TEAMTAUROforMAYOR2021 Bus Route Schedule for Tuesday September 14th Primary Election Day circulating route every 30 minutes from 6:45AM-8:00PM Continue reading #TEAMTAUROforMAYOR2021 Primary Election Day Shuttle Bus Routes to the Polls →

I’m supporting Billy Tauro for Mayor of Somerville because he supports the elderly and disabled Continue reading Somerville’s Martin Polignone Supporting Billy Tauro for Mayor →

Veterans Benefit Matter Rally Rain Delayed Date: Weds, Sep 8th 5PP Medford City Hall

By Riane J Scirocco

How horrible is it to treat an elderly man near 80 years old like this! The lack of respect in the city is outrageous. This is where the city of Somerville is heading towards if you cast a vote for anyone else besides William “Billy” Tauro. Tauro is the only Mayoral Candidate that will take a stand and support the Police. Continue reading This Is Literally One of Somerville’s Most Dirtiest Elections →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the City of Somerville’s Department of Veterans’ Services invite residents to join the annual procession and memorial ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Continue reading Somerville to Hold Annual 9/11 Procession and Memorial Ceremony →