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 →

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Continue reading Straight Edge Barbershop 216 Somerville Ave Somerville (617)718-2422 →

Continue reading Breakfast With Somerville Mayoral Candidate William “Billy” Tauro Fundraiser →

(Breakfast for Somerville Veterans is FREE of Charge and it’s on Billy)!

“Somerville Veterans for Billy”

Where: Renee’s Cafe 198 Holland St, Somerville, MA

When:Sunday April 18th 7:00AM-12 Noon

Cost:FREE

Continue reading WILLIAM “BILLY” TAURO HOSTS SOMERVILLE VETERANS BREAKFAST ON BILLY →

Burns, Brian G. – 60, of South Boston, formerly of Somerville died on March 4th, 2021 while attending his “Annual Bachelor Party.”
He was the devoted son of Kathryn R. (King) Burns and the late Lawrence J. Burns Jr. The loving father to daughter Valerie A. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Brian G. Burns →

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

Michael Leonard was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed by many here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Michael Leonard →

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Newly promoted Officers met at City Hall today to be officially sworn in and to sign the book. Continue reading Somerville Firefighters Local 76 Updates:Somerville Promotions →

Click on link below to read March 9th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N8iN20CGTM7iwOQSYuS0RiI2eMhEFmm-/view

Spend St. Patrick’s Day with us and have a great time!

PIZZA & GREEN BEER with BILLY
St. Patrick’s Day Wednesday March 17th 2021 6-9PM

AND
A Night of Spiritual Tarot and Mediumship Gallery Readings In Somerville with the talented Linda Gail Medium & Kristin Ann Psychic/Tarot

Seating is limited! Please register at:
TeamTauroEvents@gmail.com

Richard Scirocco James Norton Shellby Sinclair Diane Dee-Dee Smith Johnny Pizzi John Caruso John Gentile Joe Medeiros Joe Vasconcelos Lenny Clarke Kristin Ann Ann Francey Marco Soares Cheryl Hollywoodmcleod Aprile Boos Sheila Santangelo Jim Henry Kerry Laidlaw Barbara Bloedow Miele Riane Scirocco JoAnn Bocca- Rivieccio

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Send us your favorite photos to Bobby Hazleton, Stephanie Long, Mailu Brasil, Kylie O’Donnell, Ned Di, Happy 91st Birthday Paul Savini’s mom, Stacy Whitaker,Kevin Hardy, Marcio A Correa, Robert Dovidio JR., Happy Birthday to Madison Ryan, Happy Birthday to Jane Fabiano’s grandson Danny, Happy 10th Birthday to Tom Hagerty’s granddaughter McKenzie, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week! →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family of George Haworth on his passing.

George Haworth is best know as the man in the cardboard cutout at Woody’s Liquors on Broadway! Continue reading Somerville Remembering George Haworth of Woody’s Liquors on Broadway →

By Bob Katzen

GENDER X (HD 3866) – Sponsored by Reps. Marjorie Decker (D-Cambridge) and Mindy Domb (D-Amherst). Allows residents to choose a third gender option, “x” in lieu of “male” or “female” on an application for a driver’s license, Continue reading GENDER X →

By Bob Katzen

Bill (HD 3901)Sponsored by Rep. Dan Cahill (D-Lynn). Allows restaurants to maintain a stock supply of non-patient specific epinephrine auto-injectors available to all customers, to be administered in the event of an anaphylactic emergency. Continue reading EPINEPHRINE IN RESTAURANTS →

By Bob Katzen

A bill Sponsored by Rep. Kim Ferguson (R-Holden). Makes it a crime for anyone to misrepresent that a dog or other animal is a service animal. Continue reading FAKE SERVICE ANIMALS BILL (HD 3995) →

Vincent J. Lauro, 89, of Somerville and formerly of the North End, beloved husband of Elmaria (Costa) Lauro, passed away on Monday, March 1st, 2021. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Vincent J. Lauro →

Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 1 Councilor Matthew McLaughlin, Ward 3 Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen, Ward 4 Councilor Jesse Clingan, and City staff invite you to a virtual community meeting to discuss implementation of the Gilman Square Neighborhood Plan. Continue reading Gilman Square Neighborhood Plan Virtual Meeting, March 10 →

Jean M. (Chromey) Curtin of Somerville and Medford, passed into eternal life on February 26, 2021. Beloved wife for 63 years of the late Mickey Curtin. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Jean M. (Chromey) Curtin →

Please remember to pre-register again this coming week again for this coming Saturday’s food drive! Everybody is welcome, everybody will get a box, everybody will eat, everything is free of charge to the community! Nobody will be turned away ever! Volunteers are welcome to come and help Billy Tauro and Rayla Campbell give out the food boxes just show up and be part of the team!
This event will happen every Saturday at 9 New Washington St. Somerville Mass. between 12 AM and 2 PM! Please pre-register here so that we will bring extra boxes if needed: https://usa4vets.formstack.com/forms/f2f_somerville_march_13

We had a super great turnout this past Saturday and we are expecting an even bigger turnout this coming Saturday!

We had the satisfaction of making sure that over 500 families received a 35lb box of groceries full of fresh food and they will eat good this week and every week with Billy Tauro at the helm! Continue reading William “Billy” Tauro Spearheaded Somerville Community Food Drive a Big Success! →

Showing well deserved appreciation to our Somerville seniors! Since the pandemic began, the current administration and city councilors have taken everything away from them including vital programs and activities and they have been forced to stay put in their buildings. This political overkill nonsense ends today! #TEAMTAUROforMAYOR2021

(Breakfast for Somerville Seniors is FREE of Charge and it’s on Billy) Every month!

“Somerville Seniors for Billy”

Where: Renee’s Cafe 198 Holland St, Somerville, MA

When:Sunday April 11th 7:00AM-12 Noon

Cost:FREE Continue reading SOMERVILLE SENIORS BREAKFAST ON BILLY TAURO →

My outline for a greater Somerville is to begin with restoring the dignity and integrity of the mayor’s office as well as to restore the faith of the people and to let them know that I will always hear them and that I’m here to work for them.
Continue reading My Outline for a Greater Somerville by William Tauro →

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

I know there are many people in the City who are against the cancel culture that seem to have not only overtaken Somerville but our Nation. This trend too cut Police Budgets has certain effects that will impact the lives Of All in Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: This trend too cut Police Budgets has certain effects that will impact the lives Of All in Somerville →

Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 1 Councilor Matthew McLaughlin, Ward 3 Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen, Ward 4 Councilor Jesse Clingan, and City staff invite you to a virtual community meeting to discuss implementation of the Gilman Square Neighborhood Plan. Continue reading Gilman Square Neighborhood Plan Virtual Meeting, March 10 →

New Somerville High School Now Open
Building to serve urgent pandemic needs to start, welcoming highest needs and younger students first

SOMERVILLE – The new Somerville High School is ready for its debut. In an opening no one could have envisioned at the project’s outset, the building welcomed younger students starting March 4 as part of the district’s phased return to in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading New Somerville High School Now Open →

By Joe Viglione

Eddie Murphy’s magical place that resembles a chaotic land of Oz has returned! Continue reading Coming2America, Zamunda Returns →

Congratulations to Fire Captain William Fitzpatrick of Ladder Company 3 on his retirement from the Somerville Fire Department after 33 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Firefighters Local 76 Updates: Somerville Fire Captain William Fitzpatrick Retires →

by William Tauro

“Dr. Mouhab Rizkallah is my hero,” says Stephen Lopez, a current patient.

To get kids their rightful braces coverage from MassHealth, Dr. Rizkallah sued MassHealth three times in the last decade.

Dr. Rizkallah won against MassHealth all 3 times. Continue reading Dr. Mouhab Rizkallah is my Hero! →

Congratulations to the following Somerville Police Officers on their promotions! Stay safe and best wishes!

“Coco” is a very sweet but timid intact male. He doesn’t seem interested in other dogs and would do best in a quiet household. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates:Foster Home Needed! →

Click on link below to read March 2nd, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gwzHa0OuSW8qwHptNsxlkSBGbJDSEupQ/view

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday to Mary Cunningham, Shawn Blute, Anthony Paulino, Madeline Graves, Rosaleen Draper, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone’s Mid-Term/Farewell Address

Good afternoon Somerville. In a normal time, I would be delivering this mid-term address in this chamber with a room full of people. We’d have multiple speeches from multiple City leaders, all looking back at the past year and looking forward to what we hope to accomplish in the new year. Continue reading Mayor Joe Curtatone not Running for Re-Election, Candidate William Tauro Prevails →

Riane Scirocco

A major breath of fresh air breezed in to Somerville with the announcement of Mayor Joe Curtatone stating that he will not be seeking reelection for Mayor. In an inter office interview, Billy Tauro is quoted as stating” I will not let up on the current corruption issues that have plagued our city. Continue reading WILLIAM BILLY TAURO committed to making Somerville a greater place! →

By Bob Katzen

Sen. Diana DiZoglio (D-Methuen) and Rep. Dylan Fernandes (D-Falmouth) have filed legislation that would require insurance companies to honor legitimate claims around business interruption insurance due to COVID-19 and get rid of the virus-exclusion clauses. Continue reading HONOR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION INSURANCE →

By Bob Katzen

Rep. Nika Elugardo (D-Boston) and Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro) have filed a bill that would prohibit the state from suspending the driver’s license or vehicle registration of a driver because he or she has unpaid fines and fees owed to the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Continue reading END DRIVER’S LICENSE SUSPENSION BASED ON DEBT →

By Bob Katzen

The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker a bill that allows the city of Boston to skip scheduling a special election for mayor after current Mayor Marty Walsh leaves the position to become Labor Secretary in the Biden administration. Continue reading BOSTON MAYOR ELECTION →

By Bob Katzen

A controversial bill filed by Rep. Joe McKenna (R-Webster) would allow a taxpayer to check a box on his or her state income tax return indicating that he or she does not want his or her tax payment to be used to pay for state-funded “abortion services.” Continue reading DO NOT USE TAXPAYERS’ PAYMENTS FOR ABORTION →

Activists Protested PUMA’s Support for Israeli Settlements at New Assembly Row Headquarters
this past weekend. Continue reading Puma Store, Assembly Row, Somerville Picket →

Winter Hill Bank’s CEO, Sandra McGoldrick is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Anthony Ciccariello to its Board of Directors. She stated “Mr. Ciccariello is our newest Board Member and he embodies the spirit of the communities that we serve. Continue reading Winter Hill Bank Announces New Board Member →

The City of Somerville will not join the Commonwealth in the move to reopening Phase 3, Step 2 on March 1. Somerville will remain in the limited Phase 3, Step 1 stage of reopening that went into effect on February 1 until at least March 15. Continue reading Somerville Remains in Limited Phase 3, Step 1 Reopening; Capacity Limits Stay Status Quo →

SOMERVILLE – This week, Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone submitted a proposal to the City Council to immediately increase investments in street safety and sustainable transportation. Continue reading Somerville Proposes Immediate Investments for Street Safety & Mobility Improvements →

On Thursday February 25, 2021, I Officer Sergio Garcia while in full uniform was assigned to mark unit West 7, during my last half shift. At approximately 01:45 I was dispatched to 278C Powderhouse Blvd, along with Officer Justin brown(342), and Officer James Torres(329), for a report of a fight. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Manuel MARROQUIN-ORELLANA (A&B, Disorderly, Resisting, Threats) →

By State Representative Christine Barber

One year into the COVID pandemic, we have many urgent needs across the Commonwealth. The pandemic has changed life for all of us and exposed wide disparities in our ability to access health care and housing, disproportionately harming communities of color. Continue reading Working Together to Make Bold Change in 2021 →

Dear Friends,

We hope you’ve been well while we had to hit the pause button due to financial hardship brought on by the pandemic. It’s been a winter slog but we have great news to share–we are bringing back furloughed staff and reopening ROOTED Armory Cafe & Farmstand on Tuesday, March 2nd as hoped! Continue reading ROOTED Armory Cafe & Farmstand to Reopen March 2nd! →

We all know cities and states occasionally waste money but also budget well some years. As logistics, safety, students, medical, and Seniors all need care,
We need to see money on Safety first as I wrote in a previous article. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Speakup Line:Makes No Sense….cents →

By Arthur Moore

The powers that be are at it again. More ways to make your life miserable by screwing up the streets and parking here. Each and every time they get involved it has been nothing but more problems for the people who live here. I see Brad Rawson getting involved with McGrath highway now so we know what that means. Continue reading 2021, More Misery to Come to Somerville →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, March 01, the 60th day of 2021 with 305 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:19 and sunset is @ 5:32. The moon is waning. The morning stars are Mars, Neptune and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1498 – Vasco de Gama landed at what is now Mozambique on his way to India.

Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By Arthur Moore

Although I just call it seniors it is hard to think of a name that covers so many things. It is not so much about me but my experiences. I somehow over the years in my line of work have ended up spending a lot of time with seniors in many roles. Continue reading Somerville Seniors →

Say It Ain’t So, Mayor Joe

Had to be a sad day in the Ville late last Friday afternoon when the City Of Somerville opted out of joining the rest of the Commonwealth improving the tight COVID-19 restrictions, and relaxing the rules as of March 1st. Continue reading Commentary By Jack Connolly:Say It Ain’t So, Mayor Joe →

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

At the corner of Jackson and Walnut, I think we need a traffic mirror as there were several accidents in the past whereas there was a police officer that was in an accident, she crashed into the side of the persons car who was turning into walnut. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Speakup Line:Traffic Mirror Needed to Prevent Accidents →

The Somerville Fire Department was notified of a fire in a parking garage at 449 Canal Street at 220 a.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Continue reading Somerville Assembly Row Parking Garage Fire – 449 Canal Street →

 

By Tom Ford

This past Friday afternoon , the City of Somerville Veterans’ Services Department invited members of the public to join a drive-by birthday celebration to honor World War II veteran and 75-year Somerville resident Marvin H. Spitzer on his 100th birthday. Continue reading Somerville Drive-By Celebration for WWII Veteran’s 100th Birthday →

All three of these cats were found living in an abandoned house on Upland Park. They are very friendly! Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates: FOUND CATS! →

To Mayor Joseph Curtatone and members of the Somerville City Council,

This is a direct demand from the citizens and businesses in the City of Somerville. Reopen everything now!
We have seen enough of confinement, restrictions, guidelines, that have done nothing to secure the safety of our future of operations and enjoyment of life. Continue reading Mayoral Candidate William Tauro’s Firm Message to Somerville Mayor and City Council →

By William Tauro

After months of being in the spotlight for pepper spraying a handcuffed prisoner who was under a questionable arrest back in October of 2020, Somerville Police Union President Michael McGrath quietly resigned as union president over a week ago without telling any of union members that he was doing so. Union members are now scattering for more information on what is going on and where they stand. Continue reading Somerville Police Department Union President Michael McGrath Leaves Union Members High and Dry! →

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Photo:Somerville Firefighters Local 76

Congratulations to the members of Group 2 headquarters on receiving citations from the Somerville City Council for their heroic actions at the Kensington Ave fire on December 30th. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the citations were presented by Assistant Chief Major at headquarters. (LT Tom
Bellini and FF Doug Henry of Rescue 1 are missing)

Click on link below to read February 23rd, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vK9AOFbDV-IoUujjDFWzebZFocP0ZoKG/view

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Photo L to R: Rick Scirocco , Marisa Tauro, William Tauro, Joe Medeiros, Rayla Campbell, Don Cox ,Joann Bocca-Rivieccio, Michelle Sinclair , Larry Murphy

Tauro Joins Forces with Somerville Lions Club Switching Into High-gear with Food-drive Delivering Over Five-Hundred 35LB Weekly Food boxes to Somerville community

 

By Tom Ford

William Tauro is delivering a massive food distribution program to begin serving the Somerville Community. Tauro has created the relationship between Massachusetts Military Support Foundation (MMSF) and the residents of the City of Somerville through the Somerville Lions Club and arranging to have this monumental food program come to Somerville and provide the community with boxes of fresh food every week. Continue reading Mayoral Candidate William Tauro Brings Massive Food Program to Somerville, Feeds Community →

Subject: Omar

As Boston Mayor Marty Walsh prepares to leave City Hall for the labor secretary’s post in the Biden administration, Boston City Council President Kim Janey is turning to City Hall veteran CHRIS OSGOOD to help lead her team when she becomes acting mayor. Continue reading Letter from the Editor: Signs Joe Curtatone Is Stepping Down, Sidekick Omar Boukili Leaving Dodge In a Hurry →

Happy Birthday to a number of Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville! Happy Birthday to Nancy Velasquez, Adam Mccallion, Julie Carpenter Mercier, Lynne Kelley Chaille, Michael Ramos, Grace Desimone, Paul Myers, Chrissy Powers, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

By Bob Katzen

The percentage next to the senator’s name represents the percentage of times the senator supported his or her party’s leadership. The number in parentheses represents the number of times the senator opposed his or her party’s leadership. Continue reading PERCENTAGE OF TIMES SENATORS VOTED WITH THEIR PARTY’S LEADERSHIP IN 2020 →

By Bob Katzen

The House Republican Minority Leader Brad Jones (R-North Reading) announced his 2021-2022 leadership team and appointments to committees. Continue reading GOP MINORITY LEADER JONES ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TEAM AND MAKES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS →

By Bob Katzen

The House and Senate both approved an order creating a 28-member special joint committee to draw Massachusetts legislative and congressional districts for the 2022 election based on the 2020 U.S. Continue reading REDISTRICTING BILL(H 416) →

By Bob Katzen

Gov. Charlie Baker issued an executive order that directs the state’s Division of Professional Licensure to improve license portability for military personnel and their spouses who move to the Bay State so that they can continue their civilian careers and provide for their families without interruption. The executive order directs the division to investigate opportunities to participate in one or more interstate compacts, Continue reading HELP MILITARY FAMILIES TRANSFERRING TO MASSACHUSETTS →

By William Tauro

In the beginning, the Somerville City Council realized that they couldn’t beat Joe Curtatone in the upcoming 2021 election where her was supposed to be running unopposed. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Where Were They For The Past Decade? Crickets… →

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

I think you should do a story on where they been saying for years a new public safety building for SPD anc SFD to be built at the d cobble bill where the stores used to be! Bow there’s a huge dump of Snow but Medford builds one for their public safety personnel

Somerville firehouses are so old an need to be remodeled or new ones built or even building a new station with a training tower or facility for us.

Somerville firehouses are so old an need to be remodeled or new ones built or even building a new station with a training tower or facility for us. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Somerville Firehouses are Unacceptable →

CIVITA’S OBITUARY

Civita (Colozzi) Corretti – Of Somerville passed away on February 17, 2021. Beloved wife of Antonio “Tony” Corretti of Somerville.
Loving mother of Mary Corretti and her husband Frank Giardiello of MD, Continue reading Somerville Remembering Civita (Colozzi) Corretti →

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

I was driving through the city today and could not believe the condition of Union Square the empty retail spaces no parking severely congested not to mention what he’s done to the road in front of the fire station which right now is only one way. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Vacant Stores In Somerville →

Somerville residents and workers are invited to join a virtual/phone COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A on Monday, February 22 at 7 p.m. hosted by the Somerville Public Library, the Somerville Office of Health and Human Services, and the Cambridge Health Alliance. Continue reading Virtual & Call-In COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A Discussion, 2/22 →

More Than $1.5 Million in Aid Awarded to 118 Businesses Since January

The City of Somerville is expanding eligibility criteria for its COVID-19 Business Relief Program to deliver direct aid to more businesses and nonprofits. Continue reading Somerville Expands Eligibility for COVID-19 Small Business Relief →

The following is a summary of the details related to this incident.

On Tuesday, February 16, 2021, I, Officer David Ruf, was in full-uniform and assigned to marked cruiser East-1, for the Somerville Police Department. At approximately 11:33 P.M., Officer Cleary (East-4) and I were dispatched to Washington Street and Myrtle Street for motor vehicle accident with injuries. Both roads are public ways in the city of Somerville. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Brandon DAUGHTREY (OUI Liquor, MV Violations) →

By William Tauro

Why isn’t Mayor Joe Curtatone, the Somerville City Councilors and Director of Office Housing Stability Ellen Shachter not informing the public and making this public, especially to the homeless population of Somerville about this city department that is there to help them? Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Mayor and City Council Drops Ball on Community →

This bicycle was stolen from my yard today
Call me if you see it 617-285-0009
And/Or call Billy Tauro at 617-293-2916 so I can have returned to the rightful owner.

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

This is my sons letter to the Mayor, Superintendent, and SC: #somervillehighschoolkidsmatter

My name is Derek Sebasitao,
I am a senior at SPS. I have been a student at SHS since Freshman Year, right before construction was being started. Last year school was supposed to be out for 2 weeks then we have been out for a whole year due to the pandemic. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Mayor Curtatone How dare you give us false hope about normalcy in our lives →

Teddy Bear Update: Thank you, Somerville! The bear was spotted on Holland Street and has been reunited with the toddler.

Please call Billy Tauro at 617-293-2016 with any information on this missing Teddy Bear to get it returned to its owner.

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

As a follow up to my last post, this is what Jessica emailed today –

To the school committee, Superintendent Skipper, Vice Superintendent Mazza, and Mayor Curtatone – Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Superintendent Skipper, Vice Superintendent Mazza, and Mayor Curtatone Lies all Lies and Broken Promises →

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

At 6:00AM this Sunday morning, I found this homeless man sleeping in the frigid temperatures on Broadway in Somerville.
When I first saw him he wasn’t moving, but then when I did checked and thankfully that he was alive. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:A Somerville Police Officer’s Act of Kindness Appreciated →

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

I hope you win your mayor’s race. I was hired by city in 2001. Dorothy Kelly Gay was the mayor. Joe and his cronies stole the election from her, by hiding money from the fiscal budget. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: If my goal was to beat Joe, id start with his allegiances →

By William Tauro

Somebody please call Mayor Curtatone and tell him to cut his losses now and to stop the roadwork destruction on Union Square and soon to take place on College Avenue in Davis Square and on Highland Avenue as well! Continue reading Letter from the Editor: SOMERVILLE STOP WORK ORDER, CEASE AND DESIST ORDER PUTTING MAYOR CURTATONE ON NOTICE →

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

Attn: SHS Class of 2021 and supporters: please see the letter below that was sent to the School Committee and Mayor Curtatone this morning from the SHS PTSA. If you share the same thoughts please contact the SC and Mayor. Comments and letters from students are very appreciated and could be very impactful.
Please do not use this opportunity to post negative and unhelpful comments. Thanks so much!!!
Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Somerville Failing the Highschool Students →

By Arthur Moore

Here were are in the middle of a pandemic with no real answer in sight as to the end of it and the return to normal. I see nothing but new things in the news about strains of virus and such. Continue reading Pandemic Help? Or Road Changes? →

By William Tauro

Friday’s drive-time during the snow caused havoc around the city. Continue reading Friday Snowstorm Creates Havoc Across the City of Somerville →

Why isn’t Mayor Joe Curtatone and Director of Office Housing Stability Ellen Shachter not informing the public and making this public, especially to the homeless population of Somerville about this city department that is there to help them? Continue reading Letter from the Editor: why isn’t Somerville informing citizens about this taxpayer paid program →

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Joe Curtatone’s as well as for the Somerville City Councilors priorities are absolutely absurd! They’re too busy handing out parking tickets to citizens and business customers who are already hurting due to this pandemic and installing these ridiculous plastic polls instead of distributing the Covid19 Vaccine to our seniors! Continue reading Mayor Curtatone’s Priorities Absolutely Absurd! →

 

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

Keep calling MBah out. F#%* him. He has lived here long enough to know the rules. Fuckin liar. So basically he helps set forth laws and committees and knows the snow emergency rules, but he is arrogant enough to lie to his constituents. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Speakup Line: Keep Calling Somerville City Councilor MBah Out →

Click on link below to read February 16th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
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By Bob Katzen

The Senate 5-34, rejected an amendment that would require senators to receive 72 hours notice before a bill is considered unless the three-day notice requirement is suspended by a unanimous vote, or a two-thirds vote in the event of an emergency. Continue reading 72 HOUR SENATE AMENDMENT NOTICE REJECTED →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 6-34, rejected an amendment that would require a unanimous vote for the Senate to continue any session beyond midnight. Current Senate rules require a two-thirds vote to go beyond midnight. Continue reading REQUIRE UNANIMOUS VOTE TO GO BEYOND MIDNIGHT (S 10) →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 10-29, rejected an amendment that would require all Statehouse members, officers and staff, regardless of when they are hired, to receive anti-harassment and bystander intervention training within 90 days of beginning employment. Continue reading ANTI-HARASSMENT TRAINING →

Happy Birthday to Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Ray Snow SR., Brooke Metivier, Alex Leccese, JD Dzialo, Bonnie from Brickbottom, Gus Filosi, Bobby Bailey, Stephen Fernandes, Caiden and Mackenzie, Christine Simmons, Aida Pereira Pacheco, Austin Doucette, John Minghetti, Jimmy Piwinski, Nancy Galuccio, Grace Silva, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week! →

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“Without all of the hustle and bustle of heading into Boston, why not just head locally right in Winchester at TAVOLA RESTAURANT where a little piece of Italy is waiting for you!”

Continue reading A TAVOLA RESTAURANT WINCHESTER OPEN FOR OUTDOOR PATIO DINING & TAKEOUT ORDERS: (781)729-1040 34 CHURCH STREET WINCHESTER →

By Mark Niedergang, Ward 5 City Councilor

I am writing to invite you to the Safe Streets virtual Summit on Sunday, February 28 from 4-5 PM.

I also want to share with you our Declaration and Call to Action, and I ask you to read it and consider signing on in support.

There is a LINK where you can register for the Summit and read and sign onto the Declaration.

Councilor Will Mbah and I are part of a coalition of residents, parents, seniors, transit users, bicycle riders, business owners, and elected officials who have formed the Somerville Alliance for Safe Streets (SASS). We share a common goal for Somerville’s streets and sidewalks — safety and equitable mobility for all. We have seen far too many injuries and deaths on our streets. Continue reading Safe Streets Summit Feb 28, 4-5 PM; sign the Declaration & Call to Action →

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

Edward M. Pellegrini will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Edward M. Pellegrini →

By Bob Katzen

$1.5 MILLION FOR TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR OPIOID USE DISORDER – Attorney General Maura Healey today held a virtual roundtable and announced that $1.5 million has been awarded to 16 organizations across the state as to promote equity in treatment programs and recovery services for opioid use disorder (OUD) in Massachusetts. Continue reading $1.5 MILLION FOR TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR OPIOID USE DISORDER →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 5-34, rejected an amendment that would require senators to receive 72 hours notice before a bill is considered unless the three-day notice requirement is suspended by a unanimous vote, or a two-thirds vote in the event of an emergency. Current law only requires 24 hours notice and can be suspended for both an emergency and non-emergency by a two-thirds vote. Continue reading SENATORIAL 72 HOURS NOTICE AMENDMENT REJECTED →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 4-35, rejected an amendment requiring that the Redistricting Committee consist of six members—three from the majority party (currently the Democrats) and three from the minority party (currently the Republicans). Current rules provide for a seven-member commission with five Democrats and two Republicans. Continue reading REDISTRICTING →

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

Mary (Fitzpatrick) Sylvester was a very nice lady who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Mary (Fitzpatrick) Sylvester →

Starting Monday, March 1, at 2 p.m., you can tune in to watch Mayor Joe Curtatone’s midterm address. In Somerville, mayors give a midterm address every other year to update residents on work done over the past year and outline goals and priorities for the coming year.

Continue reading New Date – Tune In for Mayor Curtatone’s Midterm Address on March 1 →

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

Daniel P. Sullivan will be sadly missed both here in Somerville and Medford. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Daniel P. Sullivan →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Sylvester S. “Steve” Keohane on his passing.

Sylvester S. “Steve” Keohane was a very nice man who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Sylvester S. “Steve” Keohane →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Lynne R. Johnstone on her passing.

Lynne R. Johnstone was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed by many here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Lynne R. Johnstone →

Donate to Committee to Elect William Tauro
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My outline for a greater Somerville is to begin with restoring the dignity and integrity of the mayor’s office as well as to restore the faith of the people and to let them know that I will always hear them and that I’m here to work for them. Continue reading MY OUTLINE FOR A GREATER SOMERVILLE BY WILLIAM TAURO FOR MAYOR OF SOMERVILLE →

By Arthur Moore

It is pretty rough to start a new business even in good times sometimes. Never mind in the middle of a pandemic. Continue reading Somerville Welcomes Zaruma Coffee Shop →

Why is mayor Curtatone and the entire Somerville City Council allowing this to still continue on the taxpayer’s dime? And these are the same idiots that want to defund the police while funding this clown! Inexcusable and absolutely unacceptable! Remember in November! #noshowhack #streetlevelcommonsence #teamtauroformayor2021

By William Tauro

How can a Somerville Police sergeant be on a paid medical leave for over a year or more while he’s working for a Cambridge Massachusetts landscaping company?

Sergeant Michael Kiely there on paid leave for more than a year while he’s working doing landscaping in the City of Cambridge. All at the same time that this taxpayer cheating moron is trying to go out on a heartbill in the City of Somerville. It must pay to be the mayor’s friend or somebody who has something on him really bad? Continue reading LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:WHY IS MAYOR CURTATONE AND ENTIRE SOMERVILLE CITY COUNCIL ALLOWING THIS? Crooked SOMERVILLE COP TAKING TAXPAYERS FOR A RIDE →

By Arthur Moore

I hear that there are people who want to take one side of Highland Ave. away for a bike lane. This really needs to be stopped before it gets started. Continue reading Highland Ave, Let’s Save It Before It’s Too Late →

On behalf of the Committee To Elect William “Billy” Tauro for Mayor of Somerville, we would like to thank all of our wonderful Somerville Seniors for the warm welcome they gave Billy this past Valentine’s week as Billy and his team crisscrossed the city distributing over 3,000 Valentine’s giftbags to Somerville seniors.
Continue reading William “Billy” Tauro Candidate for Mayor of Somerville Reaching Out and Connecting with Residents Across the City for Change →

“Political Corruption” Makes the perfect Gift! It’s in the Book!

It’s In the book “STEALING SOMERVILLE Death of an Urban City by William Tauro”

The Truth Revealed of crimes carried out and covered up!

Real names, true stories, absolutely verifiable facts! Available at Amazon.com and Barnes & Nobles Continue reading STEALING SOMERVILLE The Truth Revealed of crimes carried out and covered up! →

COMPLEMENTARY ROSES FOR THE LADIES!

Valentine’s Day is this coming Sunday Feb 14th!

Spend Valentines night with “Billy!”

Continue reading A Fun Way to Spend Valentine’s Night! →