We are so exited,  for the release of the book “ La Caída del Imperio Anáhuac” by Ángel Pineda. We hope from the bottom of our heart that you will appreciate it.  We need your support in this very special historical moment to all of us – the book has a special cost for the release momentum. Continue reading “ La Caída del Imperio Anáhuac” by Ángel Pineda →

Great meet and greet photos from our Veterans with Somerville Mayoral Candidate William Tauro this past Sunday morning!! Huge shout out to Maria Koutsoubaris, Voula Koutsoubari, Ress and the rest of the staff at Rene’s Cafe! You girls rock! Continue reading Somerville Veteran’s Breakfast On Billy Photos →

academic year through the

(Somerville, MA) Naveo Credit Union announced it would offer its annual Carlos Faria and Victor Da Silva Memorial Scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year. Naveo is offering three scholarships of $1,500 each. Continue reading Naveo Credit Union announces three $1,500 scholarships are available for the 2021-2022 Carlos Faria and Victor Da Silva Memorial Scholarship Fund →

Somerville, along with the 19 other communities that make up the Resilient Mystic Collaborative (RMC), was recently awarded the Environmental Business Council of New England’s Award for Leadership by a Non-Profit Organization. The Environmental Business Council of New England presents annual awards to recognize companies, organizations, and individuals for outstanding accomplishments in environmental management, energy resources and management, and climate change. Continue reading Resilient Mystic Collaborative, which Includes Somerville, Recognized for Work Around Climate Resiliency →

Do you have ideas on how to keep cool in the heat? The City of Somerville, in partnership with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, is now accepting applications for the Keep Cool Somerville Community Projects Grant Program to support creative and impactful cooling solutions this summer. Continue reading Share Your Hot Ideas for Keeping Cool This Summer →

The City of Somerville Department of Veterans’ Services invites local Veterans and family members of Veterans to submit short video messages to celebrate Memorial Day. Continue reading Somerville Seeks Short Video Messages to Honor Memorial Day →

The City of Somerville will hold a virtual information session and public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 water and sewer rates on Monday, May 3. The information session will start at 6 p.m. and the public hearing will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. Anyone who would like to testify is welcome to attend and will be heard. Additional Q&A time will be offered following the hearing if attendees have remaining topics of discussion. Continue reading Information Session and Public Hearing on FY2022 Water and Sewer Rates, May 3 →

The Somerville Community Preservation Committee is holding its annual Community Preservation Plan public hearing on Wednesday, April 28, at 7 p.m. Continue reading Somerville Community Preservation Plan Hearing & Application Workshop, April 28 →

By William Tauro

(Candidate for Mayor William “Billy”Tauro proposes 275 parking spaces for new Somerville High School.)

From a press release sent out on the new Somerville High School by the city it clearly reads: “The new building is designed for 1,590 students, which includes capacity for 1,515 students within Somerville High School and 75 students for the Next Wave / Full Circle schools. It’s roughly 396,000 square feet, compared to the old school, which totaled 360,000 square feet.” Continue reading How Do You Build a Multimillion Dollar High School in Somerville With Zero Parking? →

“A strong pledge by William “Billy” Tauro that good times will return again for our seniors and veterans without any more political interference!”

By William Tauro

How many of you remember the good times that we spent together as a family of friends, once every month, for many years and for every holiday and festive occasion throwing an event for our lovely Somerville seniors and veterans at the Somerville Winter Hill Yacht Club?

Continue reading GOOD TIMES ARE RETURNING ONCE AGAIN FOR OUR LOVELY SOMERVILLE SENIORS AND VETERANS →

By William Tauro

What’s wrong with this picture? Yup, you guessed it, Engine 7 (Highland Ave ) has a Boston piece in its station. And we are using a Boston ladder now as well. That ladder is at headquarters on Broadway. Continue reading Somerville Fire Department Equipment In Disrepair →

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday to Amber Ricci, Aileen Tomeo (Scurto), Rob May, Laila F. RamTla, Happy 82nd Birthday to Virginia Boos, Nicholas Koenig, Kaileigh Savoia, Happy Birthday to Nana Mrs. Cincotta, Annarita McNeeley N Peter, Deborah Poplawski (Deborah Runcie), Tina Chapman-Evans, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

By Councilor-At-Large Mary Jo Rossetti

Veteran educator brings dynamic, student-centered approach, more than 20 years of experience to key school leadership position
Continue reading Matthew Buchanan Selected as next Somerville High School Principal →

Viglione Reviews

Artist: Alice Cooper
Album: Detroit Stories
Produced by Bob Ezrin

HOTLINE TO THE UNDERGROUND
from the long awaited book The Rock and Roll Animal Tour
Continue reading Alice Cooper DETROIT STORIES →

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

Racism took a new approach.  The speech of Nicole Whaat was moving for all minorities while she frequently reminded the onlookers about hatred and white supremacy.  When Willie Burnley Jr who is currently running for office stood up to speak, he also reminded the crowd of white supremacy. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:VIGIL OR HATE →

By Bob Katzen

Bill (HD 4070) – Transfers driver education and training from the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) to the Department of Education. The education and training would be financed by a combination of parent-student tuition and fees collected by the RMV as well as by automobile manufacturers and dealers and incentives provided by the insurance industry. Continue reading DRIVERS TRAINING AND EDUCATION →

By Bob Katzen

This bill requires the education commissioner to establish a cultural diversity curriculum to be implemented in elementary and secondary schools in the state in the school year 2022. The program would promote cultural diversity awareness among the children of Massachusetts including educating students on diverse world cultures, heritages and backgrounds; Continue reading CULTURAL DIVERSITY CURRICULUM →

By Bob Katzen

UP TO $9,000 IN FUNERAL EXPENSES AVAILABLE FOR COVID-19 DEATHS – Secretary of State Bill Galvin announced that he has provided a link on his website http://www.sec.state.ma.us to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) website which has information on getting government assistance to help pay for up to $9,000 in funeral costs of anyone whose death after January 20, 2020 is attributed to COVID-19. Continue reading UP TO $9,000 IN FUNERAL EXPENSES AVAILABLE FOR COVID-19 DEATHS →

By Bob Katzen

Senate Ways and Means Committee Chair Sen. Michael Rodrigues (D-Westport) and his House counterpart Rep. Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston) announced an agreement to increase Chapter 70 aid to school districts by $219.6 million, an increase of $21.9 million over the $197.7 million hike proposed by Gov. Charlie Baker earlier this year. The agreement also creates a $40 million enrollment reserve fund targeted to stabilize school districts adversely impacted by pandemic-related enrollment changes.
Continue reading $21.9 MILLION INCREASE IN EDUCATION AID →

With vaccines being made available to all residents over 16 beginning Monday, April 19, the City of Somerville will expand its reopening guidelines to allow more types of outdoor performances and outdoor retail to resume on that date. The City will also work with gyms on plans to safely reopen changing rooms and showers. Continue reading Somerville Additional Types of Outdoor Performances, Outdoor Retail Can Resume 4/19 →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Peter P. Fantasia on his passing.

Peter P. Fantasia was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Peter P. Fantasia →

City Council Announces Survey & Community Meeting (5/4) entitled: When She Calls 911 (A Conversation concerning safety in Somerville for women/womyn)
The Somerville City Council invites you to join a virtual community meeting to engage in this facilitated discussion:

Women/Womyn & Safety Virtual Community Meeting, May 5, 6:30 p.m.:
Join the meeting to learn about our ongoing work to establish civilian oversight in Somerville, and how you can get involved. Featuring City Councilors At Large Mary Jo Rossetti and Kristen Strezo and Ward 7 Councilor Katjana Ballantyne. Continue reading “When She Calls 911: A Conversation on Safety in Somerville for Women/Womyn” May 5, hosted by City Council Civilian Oversight Initiative →

On the above date and time, Officers Ribeiro, C. Collette, and I, were dispatched to 78 Broadway, Bairos Liquors, for an intoxicated customer who refused to leave the liquor store after the store manager, XXXX, refused to sell liquor to the defendant, Tyler Manning. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Tyler MANNING (Disorderly, Resisting, Threats) →

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

Come on Billy, you don’t really believe J.T. Scott is a Socialist do you? How does a socialist get over $300k of gold stolen from his house in a house break? Continue reading Somerville/Medford Speakup Line:Councilor JT Scott’s Stolen Gold Stash →

Photos by Harry Agritha

Great day today in Ward 7 Somerville at Renee‘s Café during one of many “Breakfast On Billy” events that are held across the city each week. Continue reading Breakfast With William “Billy” Tauro Event Photos →

Photo:Somerville Ward 2 City Councilor JT Scott

Photo: Somerville News Weekly Publisher/Somerville Mayoral Candidate William Tauro with longtime friend  Hung Goon

By Tom Ford

It was a very peaceful night at the “Stop the Hate against Asians” vigil in Union Square Somerville this past Saturday evening until Somerville Ward 2 City Councilor JT Scott became belligerent and threatening to a mayoral candidate in public. Minutes before posting this post on his Facebook page:

Continue reading Somerville City Councilor Throws Tantrum on Mayoral Candidate at Peaceful Vigil →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Chen-Chieh Jack Su on his passing.

Chen-Chieh Jack Su was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Chen-Chieh Jack Su →

By William Tauro

Somerville Ward 2 City Councilor JT Scott is pleading for your financial help for money to pay his own personal mortgage on his own personal Somerville based CrossFit Gym business.
Continue reading Typical Socialist City Councilor Trying To Pay Own Mortgage With Other People’s Money In Somerville →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Daniel F. O’Connor on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Daniel F. O’Connor →

FOUND DOG! PLEASE SHARE

This very sweet girl was found today(04/07/21) in the area of Essex/Medford St. Please call SPD dispatch if this is your dog at 617-625-1212. Thank you!

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

Hi Billy, do you know why the firefighters names are not in the back of their coats like other cities? Continue reading Somerville/Medford Speakup Line:Firefighters Need More Protection, City Needs New Leadership That Cares →

Click on link below to read April 6th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SRs2Zb7jRRUCHzY4gmO80Lndx7uAnvX1/view

Happy Birthday to Caroline DeMaria, Rob Dellanno, Katie-Rose, Frank Ciulla, Nickie Moulaison, Mike Sabatino, Karen Hunt, Hugo Pereira, Izzi DeAngelis, Sabrina Moulaison, Christine Doherty, Happy 104th Birthday to Auntie Evie, Michael and Melissa Mahoney, David M Rivera, Carlo Richard DeMaria, Sharyn Wilcox, Jeanine Jenks Farley, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week! →

 

20 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145
Tel:(781)658-0240

Instant Shoe and Luggage Repair is located on the corner of Broadway and Mt. Vernon Street, just before the I-93 overpass and only a few blocks from Sullivan Station. Continue reading Instant Shoe & Luggage Repair 20 Broadway, Somerville →

Continue reading TIKAL UNIFORM 70 Broadway Somerville (617) 628-0847 →

By Bob Katzen

This bill (SD 2478) requires health insurers in Massachusetts to provide coverage for medically necessary expenses of diagnosis of infertility and fertility treatment and prohibits the establishment of any conditions to receiving these benefits based on required waiting periods, number of attempts, prior treatment, age, sexual orientation or familial status.
Continue reading LGBTQ FAMILIES →

By Bob Katzen

Governor Baker signed into law a bill that supporters said will stabilize the state’s unemployment system and provide targeted tax relief to employers and workers. The governor also returned some sections of the bill with amendments which the Legislature will consider.

Continue reading ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL:HELP BUSINESSES AND WORKERS →

By Bob Katzen

There were no roll calls in the House and Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on the number of times each representative sided with Gov. Charlie Baker on his 151 vetoes of items in the 2020 session.

Continue reading THE HOUSE AND SENATE: ROLL CALL VOTES →

The City of Somerville’s Elections Department has set up an online appointment system to allow candidates for municipal office to safely pick up and drop off nomination papers and speak with Elections staff while City Hall remains closed to the public. Candidates can sign up for a 30-minute appointment between May 3 and June 9 at http://www.somervillema.gov/elections.
Continue reading Somerville Elections Department Launches Appointment System for Municipal Candidates →

This bill moves the state primary election from September to May.

“Currently, the primary is held in September, which only allows for several weeks of campaigning before the [November] general election,” said sponsor Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton). Continue reading MOVE STATE PRIMARIES FROM SEPTEMBER TO MAY BILL →

By Bob Katzen

BILL (SD 2432) – Establishes the After School and Out-of-School Time Opportunity Fund, to be administered by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to support the establishment and expansion of quality afterschool and out-of-school time programs. Continue reading AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS →

By Bob Katzen

This bill allows for school absences to be permitted for behavioral health concerns the same way they are for physical illnesses.

Continue reading SCHOOL ABSENCES BILL →

By Bob Katzen

This bill relieves drivers of old, outstanding balances owed to the RMV. The forgiven debts would apply only to charges incurred before July 1, 2020. It would not relieve drivers or automobile owners of charges incurred after that date or diminish the obligations to maintain a valid license and to register and insure their vehicles. Continue reading FORGIVE REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLE (RMV) DEBTS →

Regular street sweeping schedules resume Thursday, April 1, and continue through December 31, unless otherwise announced.

Continue reading Street Sweeping Resumes April 1 in Somerville →

Joe Viglione Essays

Adam Sherman Triangle Sky
The Go Gos
Lou Spinnazola, The Spin Room

Adam Sherman’s voice has serenaded Boston for decades and this February 2021 release, Triangle Sky, is exquisite from track 1 to track 11. #7 is “Loveless Days” – three minutes and forty-one seconds of majestic elegance. It is superb. Continue reading HOTLINE TO THE UNDERGROUND →

BERNARD’S OBITUARY:

Bernard M. BUSSEY– 57, Of Somerville, formerly of Revere where he was born and raised passed away on March 28, 2021.
Devoted father of Michael B., Eric J., and Daniel C. Bussey all of Lexington.
Former husband of Mary Jean Bussey of Lexington. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Bernard M. BUSSEY →

The cities of Somerville and Methuen are working with state public health officials on a pilot of MassNotify, a new tool that helps fight COVID-19 with smartphones. The pilot begins Monday, April 5. MassNotify can send you an “exposure alert” if you were in close contact with someone who anonymously shared through MassNotify that they tested positive for COVID-19. Continue reading MassNotify App Alerts Users of Possible COVID-19 Exposure →

This is an appeal to all Veterans to let you know that all of our VFW Posts need new members to stay open. A lot of our Posts have gone out of existence due to not having enough war veterans to fill the Officer ranks. Continue reading Medford VFW Looking to Recruit War Veterans to Fill Officer Ranks →

On Friday, April 2, 2021 while assigned to W-6, myself along with W-5, Officer R. Sullivan, and W-7, Officer C. Collette were dispatched to Mike’s Restaurant at 9 Davis Square for a report of a fight.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Adan AVALOS (Disorderly, Resisting Arrest) →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Jean C. (Valentino) Ward on her passing.

Jean C. (Valentino) Ward was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Jean C. (Valentino) Ward →

Photos and Videos by William Tauro
Story by Somerville Firefighters Local 76

The Somerville Fire Department was notified of a house fire on Morrison Avenue at approximately 1219 on Saturday afternoon, April 3, 2021. Arriving fire companies were faced with extreme fire conditions. Continue reading Somerville 4 Alarm fire – 195 Morrison Avenue 4/6/21 →

As more residents have access to the COVID-19 vaccine, including essential and service industry workers, the City of Somerville is moving forward with some additional modest business reopening steps starting Monday, April 5. Somerville is still reopening at a more cautious pace than the state, remaining in a modified Phase 3, Step 1 of the State’s reopening plan until further notice. Continue reading Some Reopening Restrictions to Ease Starting April 5 →

Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly,

Back in February my case manager from Somerville /Cambridge Elder services Anja Patenko contacted me concerning a chairlift for our home. She asked if we were still looking to install one. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:Somerville Resident Very Appreciative to Somerville Cambridge Elder Services Case Manager →

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The Feds Move Slow, But They Sure Do Move!

Just a reminder to all that this federal investigation began in 2015 and it is just coming to life today with Federal charges! Just remember my 2016-2019 articles which prompted the March 2020 Inspecter General DPW raid at the DPW and thanks to my book “STEALING SOMERVILLE” about the true story of Big Joey The Godfather of corruption Curtatone, our slanted City Auditor Ed the Bean, the Crooked Police Captain Dan Cotter, the mayor’s sister the distressed property scout Maria Curtatone aka the neighborhood underage-kid’s bartender, the former Crooked Alderman now turned attorney Sean, your good old Peter Miller the sleazeball crooked developor aka Mary Cassesso’s hubby, Katjiana and her husband the ”Let’s Make a Deal” architect/developer, crying Ron Bonny, Mike the Browne aka the Cowardly Lion, Mike Kiely the penis weilding school resource police sergeant who photocopied his penis on a school computer and emailed it out to everybody on an elementary school computer then Joe promoted him and all the other cruds that pulled off that infamous Somerville swindle that were involved in the Somerville DPW Overtime Scandal and all those infamous illegal eminent domain takings of people’s properties of 2017-2019. Continue reading The Truth On Somerville Political Corruption →

March 30th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cr5yit9mP5D4PydBMmffVnW1U8u5OPkK/view

Happy Birthday to Matthew McLaughlin, Helen DiFava, Nicole Gianatasio, Savannah Brosnahan, Ronald White Sr, Ashley and Shaley Horan, Betty Smith, Matigan DeFeo, Victoria Basiliere, Macayla Eve Rubera, Steve Murphy, Will Gannon, Pamela McGovern Wheelwright, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week! →

By Tom Ford

A great showing from many business owners and Billy Tauro for Mayor this past Wednesday morning sending a very strong and clear message to Mayor Curtatone as well as to the Somerville City Councilors to allow all businesses to reopen fully. Continue reading Candidate for Mayor William Billy Tauro Hosts Demonstration on City Hall Steps To Re-Open City →

Kemon A. Sermos, of Andover, formerly of Somerville, died on March 20, 2021 at the age of 87.
Kemon was born in Cambridge, MA on April 12, 1933 to the late Aheleas and Evangeline Sermos from Alatsata, Greece. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Kemon A. Sermos →

After years of negotiations, the agreement represents a collaborative breakthrough for policing transparency

SOMERVILLE, MA — After several years of negotiations, the City of Somerville and the Somerville Police Employees Association (SPEA) union, which represents Somerville patrol officers, have reached an agreement to implement body-worn cameras. Continue reading City of Somerville & Police Union Reach Agreement to Deploy Patrol Officer Body Cameras →

By Arthur Moore

Once again we welcome Spring to Somerville. Warmer air, flower and garden planting. The of course we have the other side of it. The dreaded street cleaning monster. So many out of work and no place to move their cars to until we somehow recover from this pandemic and the city adding insult to injury. Continue reading Spring Comes To Somerville →

TIMOTHY’S OBITUARY
U.S. Veteran
MURPHY, Timothy, 92 – Of Somerville, formerly of Millstreet, County Cork, Ireland passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on March 22, 2021.
Beloved husband of 67 years to Betty (Davenport) Murphy. Continue reading SOMERVILLE REMEMBERING TIMOTHY MURPHY →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 Councilor J.T. Scott, and City staff invite you to attend a virtual community meeting to introduce the Poplar Street Pump Station preliminary design and its integration with the ArtFarm project.
Continue reading Public Meeting to Introduce Poplar Street Pump Station at ArtFarm Preliminary Design, April 14 →

Because COVID-19 is less likely to be transmitted in outdoor settings, the City of Somerville has updated its COVID-19 guidelines to allow some outdoor performances to resume, both in public and private spaces, such as parks, plazas, or restaurant outdoor dining areas. Performances must have no or very low aerosol projection, meaning activities that do not include speaking or other vocal projection. For example, dance performances or instrumental music using non-wind-instruments are allowed, but a performance involving singing, speaking, or playing a woodwind or brass instrument is not. Crowd size is capped at current outdoor gathering limits of 25 persons or at the approved venue capacity. Continue reading Some Outdoor Performances Allowed to Resume in Somerville →

The City of Somerville Office of Veterans’ Services, in partnership with the Revere Office of Veterans’ Services and the VA Boston Healthcare System, have announced a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for Veterans of all ages. The clinic will take place on Saturday, April 3, from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Beachmont Post 6712 located at 150 Bennington Street, Revere, MA 02151. Continue reading Cities of Somerville and Revere Announce COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for Veterans, April 3 →

By Bob Katzen

This bill expands the state’s existing bottle bill law that requires a 5-cent refundable deposit on glass, plastic, metal, aluminum and bi-metal containers holding beer and other malt beverages, carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters. Continue reading EXPAND THE BOTTLE BILL →

By Bob Katzen

This bill requires all state-owned or rented buildings to maintain free menstrual products, including sanitary napkins, tampons and underwear liners in private and public restrooms and to make them available in a “convenient manner that does not stigmatize any persons seeking the products.” Continue reading FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS BILL (SD 2224) →

By Bob Katzen

This bill requires school nurses to be trained in maintaining and delivering Narcan to students. Narcan is an emergency treatment used for the complete or partial reversal of opioid overdose. Continue reading TRAIN SCHOOL NURSES IN NARCAN BILL →

By Bob Katzen

This bill requires companies with 50 or more employees to provide on their website, in their chat services and in all their correspondence with customers a toll-free phone number and TTY phone number that connects customers live with company representatives for customer service related to billing and payments, products and services. Continue reading LIVE HUMANS MUST ANSWER BUSINESS PHONE BILL PROPOSED →

By Bob Katzen

This bill establishes a publicly owned, state-run Bank of Massachusetts funded to the tune of up to $2 billion through the sale of bonds, funding from the Legislature and unclaimed property proceeds. A 10-member board of directors, chaired by the state treasurer, would provide a list of potential CFOs and COOs to the governor, secretary of state and state treasurer who would appoint the officers by a majority vote. Continue reading CREATE STATE-OWNED BANK BILL (SD 2462) →

By Bob Katzen

Governor Charlie Baker signed into law a climate change bill. A key section makes the state’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal net zero by 2050. The reduction would be phased in so that the emissions limit would be at least 50 percent for 2030, and no less than 75 percent for 2040. Continue reading CLIMATE CHANGE →

By Bob Katzen

The House 157-0, Senate 40-0, approved and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker a bill that supporters said will stabilize the state’s unemployment system and provide targeted tax relief to employers and workers. Continue reading SENATE TO HELP BUSINESSES AND WORKERS →

Greetings,

My name is Billy Tauro, and I want to talk about a few of the issues currently in Somerville.
As a member of many local service clubs for over three decades, I have dedicated my life to helping others in need. I have invested much time and money within the community and continue to do so every day. This gave me a pride that is unmatched in performing good Deeds. All the while as I slowly watched the deterioration of a once strong and proud neighborhood. Continue reading A Message From Somerville Mayoral Candidate William “Billy” Tauro →

By William Tauro

I figured that I’d share this with you because seeing is believing!

These photos were taken this past Sunday afternoon on Central Street in Somerville during a rainstorm. Continue reading City Council Overlook Somerville Public Safety Issues Over and Over →

By William Tauro 

When is the soon to be former Mayor Joe Curtatone and his rubber-stamp accomplices Somerville City Councilors going to demand that their colleague Councilor-At-Large Will Mbah pay restitution by paying the taxpayer’s back the money that he swindled from them with his unethical use of a city tractor snowplow? Continue reading Somerville Corruption Continues to Plaque City With Mayor and City Council →

Somerville Firefighters responded to a fire at 657-659 Somerville Avenue on Saturday afternoon at 1230 on March 27th. Firefighters at the fire station at Somerville Avenue and Lowell Street were alerted to the fire by a passing bicyclist who banged on the fire station door. Continue reading Building Fire 657-659 Somerville Avenue →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, March 27, the 86th day of 2021 with 279 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:35 and sunset is @ 7:03. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are Mars, Saturn and Venus. Evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune and Uranus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1794 – The U.S. Congress authorized the creation of the U.S. Navy. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

School Committee Letter RE: Justice for Flavia
Dear Members of the Somerville School Committee,

We are writing in support of Flavia Perea in an effort to get justice for her son, and to create systemic change to ensure children are never again harmed by the policing of children in school or by referrals to law enforcement of our children in school. Continue reading Justice for Flavia In Somerville →

Photos provided by Somerville Firefighters Local 76

– Educator and Advocate to Establish City’s New Office of Racial and Social Justice Continue reading Molina Capers Hired as City’s First Racial and Social Justice Director →

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Dear Somerville Restaurant and Business Owners, Servers, Chefs and Members,

I want you to be made aware that we will be hosting a demonstration against the Mayor of Somerville and the Somerville City Councilors to allow all businesses to reopen fully. Continue reading Demonstration Against Mayor of Somerville and Somerville City Councilors To Ailow All Businesses To Reopen Fully →

Click on link below to read March 23rd, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sGV0zqg7wGqRkiU9qmLTGf_VRBdXagJ8/view

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

I wish some times that you can go by the Dunkin’ Donuts that’s located on McGrath Highway across the street from Foss Park. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Dunkin Donuts On McGrath and Broadway Parking Lot Noise Out Of Control →

Happy Birthday to Vanessa Bairos, John Gallo, Aiden abd Austin Yung, Kristen Taddeo, Helen Loughman, Ken Benoit, Jane Shapiro, Mike Augie, Billy McAllister, Bill Cheetham, Felicia Gargano, Judy Armstrong Salani, Billy O’b, Jason Corey, Michael Tiernan, Linda Sirignano, Dennis Serpone, 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 E. (Byrne) Snow on her passing.

Mary Snow was a wonderful lady who will be sadly missed by many here in Somerville.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering Mary E. (Byrne) Snow →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 8-31, rejected an amendment that would create and fund a $5 million Business Relief Fund to provide grants to struggling businesses affected by COVID-19 that thus far have not qualified for grants because of a lack of operational and income history. The amendment requires that businesses must have been open at least 90 days before the pandemic state of emergency was declared and on the day it was declared. Continue reading $5 MILLION FOR BUSINESS RELIEF FUND →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 8-31, rejected an amendment that would permanently cap delivery fees by third parties like Grubhub, DoorDash and Uber Eats at 15 percent of the order price. The amendment would replace the current law which lifts the cap on the day the governor lifts the pandemic emergency. Continue reading PERMANENT CAP ON DELIVERY CHARGES →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 9-30, rejected an amendment that would extend the life of a current law that allows restaurants during the pandemic state of emergency to sell sealed containers of mixed drinks, beer and wine with take-out and delivery orders. Continue reading TAKE-OUT AND DELIVERY OF ALCOHOL BEVERAGES BILL(S 35) →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 40-0, approved a bill that excludes Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans from being taxed by the state in 2020; excludes $10,200 of unemployment compensation received by an individual with a household income of less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level from gross income for tax purposes; and makes employees eligible for up to five days of paid leave, at their regular rate of pay, capped at $850 per week. Continue reading HELP BUSINESSES AND WORKERS →

By Bob Katzen

The House 145-14, Senate 39-1, approved and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker a lengthy climate change bill. A key section makes the state’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal net zero by 2050. Continue reading CLIMATE CHANGE (S 9) BILL →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Sabato Grieco on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Sabato Grieco →

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

Mr. Frederick A. Cahill, a lifelong Somerville resident, passed away on February 23, 2021, he was 73. Born and raised in Somerville, Fred was the son of the late Frances (McGonagle) and John Cahill. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Lifelong Somerville Resident Frederick A. Cahill →

Virtual Meeting to Discuss Proposed Somerville Public Safety Building Project, March 31

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 1 City Councilor Matt McLaughlin, Ward 2 City Councilor J.T. Scott, and City staff invite you to a virtual community meeting to introduce the Public Safety Building Project. The meeting will take place Wednesday, March 31, at 6 p.m.

Continue reading Somerville Public Safety Building Project Meeting, 3/31 →

NICHOLS, Deborah C. (Mangone) – Of Somerville and Quincy March 13, 2021.
Beloved daughter of Jean Mangone of Somerville and the late Patsy Mangone. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Deborah C. (Mangone) Nichols →

Mayor Joe Curtatone, City Council President Matt McLaughlin, School Committee Chair Andre Green, Superintendent Mary Skipper Continue reading JOINT STATEMENT ON ATLANTA SHOOTINGS →

To the editor,

Davis Square maintenance has long been ignored by the city, and the planners now want to redo Holland and College and at the same time create more bike and bus lanes. The local business owners are disturbed by these plans as are the local residents. Continue reading Reviving Davis Square – a letter to the editor and news update →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Concetta J. “Tina” (DeLuca) Lucey on her passing.

Mrs. Concetta J. “Tina” (DeLuca) Lucey, of Somerville and formerly of East Boston, passed away on Thursday, March 18th. She was the beloved wife of 59 years to the late Daniel H. Lucey, together they were active and devoted members of St. Anthony Parish, Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Concetta J. “Tina” (DeLuca) Lucey →

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

I am hoping this article reaches many readers and the word spreads. This year many in our City including the School Committee ( except Kreatz) and the Mayor who is Pres of the Committee opted and voted to change the Columbus School
name on the premise that Columbus used some slaves and his crew ravaged znd raped some Indians. These acts of any sort are horrendous and allegation without VALID PROOF is worse. I am waiting to see the facts. Aside, people have varied views. I know that. Continue reading Letter to the Editor:In Medford, Goodby Columbus? ….not so fast →

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

I would like to share with you an email from SYHA. Apparently there was a miscommunication with scheduling. Jill Latham from the DPW called the rink and had the mites and squirts kicked off the ice. She then had the rink shut down for the rest of the morning. This could have been handled a lot differently. It was a miscommunication. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:Somerville Youth Hockey Association Kids Pushed Aside and Kicked Out →

To the editor,
Davis Square maintenance has long been ignored by the city, and the planners now want to redo Holland and College and at the same time create more bike and bus lanes. The local business owners are disturbed by these plans as are the local residents. Continue reading Reviving Davis Square – Letter to the Editor and News Update →

Click on link below to read March 16th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online https://drive.google.com/file/d/19bZLMls3Z3J40KmcJq7IVLY_RervYARQ/view

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, March 16, the 75th day of 2021 with 290 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:54 and sunset is @ 6:50. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are Mars, Neptune and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1190 – The Crusaders began the massacre of Jews in York, England. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Happy Birthday to Jecka Madore, Nicole Cobuccio, Craig Venezia, Don Caliguri, Teresa McCollem, Uncle George, Ricco Casamassina, Marta Sousa, Danielle Silvio, Filly Cabral Fitch, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the week! →

On March 2nd, 2021, I, Detective Goncalves was assigned to the Somerville Police Drug Control Unit as Delta 20 along with Detectives Costa, Legros, Cicerone and Sgt. Detective Rego.

Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: James DOOLEY (Ammunition w/o FID, Firearm w/o FID, Firearms Trafficking) →

On Friday, March 05, 2021, I, Officer Sergio Costa was working patrol in full-uniform in cruiser (W-5) during my assigned 12:00 am to 8:00 am shift. At approximately 4:00 am, I was dispatched to 60 Linden Ave for a noise call. Officer T. Sousa (E-3), S. Garcia (W-6), and J. Morel (W-7) responded as back-up. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Isaias MANGANDI (OUI Liquor, Open Container, Use MV w/o Authority, Unlicensed Op) →

On Sunday, 3/7/21, I was working my assigned 4PM to 12AM shift in the East-1 cruiser. At approximately 9:51PM, Officer Brian Pavao (East-4) and I, were dispatched to 193 Broadway for a report of a driver passed out behind the wheel of a Honda, with two kids in the back seat. The following is a summary of the incident: Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Carlos ALVAREZ (OUI Liquor) →

The Somerville City Council invites you to join a virtual community meeting on Civilian Oversight of Police and also to take our survey about civilian oversight: Continue reading Somerville City Council Announces Survey & Community Meeting (3/24) on Civilian Oversight of Police →

EVENTS
Ageless Grace Program – various dates – Ageless Grace is a fitness and wellness program consisting of 21 simple exercise tools designed for all ages and abilities. These exercises, based on everyday movements, focus on the healthy longevity of the body and mind. Dates include: March 23rd, April 6th & 20th, May 4th & 18th and June 8th & 22nd at 1:00 pm. Join us via Zoom. Please contact Chris at 617-625-6600 ext. 2315 or email ckowaleski@somervillema.gov with any questions or for additional information. Continue reading Somerville Council of Aging Press & Organizational Outreach 3-4-2021 →

 

 

Residents can pre-order Rain Barrels through April 21st.
MEDFORD – The City of Medford will be offering rain barrels at a highly discounted price again in 2021. In partnership with The Great American Rain Barrel Co., the City is working to safely provide residents with an opportunity to save money and help the city manage its water supplies.
Continue reading Medford’s Rain Barrel Program Returns for 2021 →

MARY’S OBITUARY

We regretfully announce the passing of Mary R. Leonard (Joyce) of Somerville, MA (and Bangor, ME) on March 13, 2021. Mary was surrounded by her loving daughters and passed away Continue reading Somerville Remembering Mary R. Leonard (Joyce) →

Starting Monday, March 15, Somerville residents can once again drop off select waste items at the DPW Yard at 1 Franey Road. Yard waste, electronic waste, and tires will be accepted. Note that yard waste cannot be in plastic bags.

Continue reading Somerville DPW Yard Reopening for Contactless Waste Drop-Off →

JENNIE’S OBITUARY April 23, 1931 – March 11, 2021

CUCURULLO, Jennie (Napolitano) – 89, Of Somerville passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on March 11,2021. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Jennie Cucurullo →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Shawn Patrick Hayes on his passing

Shawn Patrick Hayes will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Shawn Patrick Hayes →

Easing of outdoor performance restrictions expected

The City of Somerville is remaining in reopening Phase 3, Step 1 until at least March 30 and capacity limits in Somerville businesses will remain at 25% or the limit set in the business’s City-approved health and safety plan until further notice. Continue reading Somerville Remains in Limited Phase 3, Step 1 Reopening; Capacity Limits Stay Status Quo →

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

Sylvia Martignetti was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville.

Continue reading SOMERVILLE REMEMBERING SYLVIA MARTIGNETTI →

The residents and business community of Somerville have remained silent for too long for decades now. They are tired of elected officials for forgetting our seniors and veterans and tossing them aside. Continue reading A Sleeping Giant Has Been Awoken in Somerville →

By Arthur Moore

So we had the big message from our mayor in the beginning of March. It was such a surprise to hear so much talking but saying nothing. Nothing to add to help with anything for the pandemic to help in anyway. Continue reading Curtatone Sends Empty Message to People of Somerville →

Missing Dog!! #Somerville / #Everett MA Line
Area of Broadway / Sullivan Square Station

Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates: Missing Dog →

Posted by Candidate for Mayor William “Billy” Tauro

This is a newsletter from MRA (Massachusetts Restaurant Association) regarding our economic wreck-less decision driven mayor and our useless Somerville City Council! They are killing the economy here in Somerville and it’s time to cut them all loose! Where has our useless Somerville Chamber of Commerce been who are supposed to be looking out for our businesses instead they’re out catering to Mayor Joe’s agenda. After multiple warnings to the Chamber which have gone unanswered who I have personally warned, the Somerville Chamber of Commerce instead have sat back and failed miserably to help our Somerville businesses during the past two years. Continue reading Massachusetts Restaurant Association Demands Somerville Mayor Curtatone to Reverse His Damaging Stance on Reduced Capacities in Restaurants →

By Arthur Moore

First off I am not an expert in this and this is just personal experience from me and other people.
I am over 75 and have been notified I can get the vaccine, I went right to the site and there were no openings. My wife an essential worker has yet to secure one. Same problem, get her text and nothing available. Continue reading The Somerville Vaccine Fiasco, Somerville Current Elected Officials Not Doing enough →

By William Tauro

This past Valentine’s week in only three days my team and myself personally visited over eighteen senior homes here across the city of Somerville. During these three days we personally reached out to over 3,000 Somerville seniors and veterans distributing over 3,000 Valentine gift bags to these lovely people.
Continue reading Current Somerville Mayor and City Council Sitting on Their Hands When It Comes To Our Seniors and Veterans →

Photos by CERT Team Facebbok page

By William Tauro

The Somerville Auxiliary Fire Department/Citizens Emergency Response Team (SAFD/CERT)Team has always been out there helping our community in a time of need. These brave men and women have gone unrecognized for what they do for the longest time until now. The CERT Team is a valuable asset to the citizens of Somerville and they should be commended for everything that they do. The SAFD/CERT Team has been part of our community since 1942. Continue reading The Unsung Hero’s, The Somerville SAFD/CERT Team →