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Happy Birthday to Eileen Dickinson, Al Survilas, Patty Forcaroto, Jeff Moore, Val Medeiros, Peggy Gillis Winfield, Kristen O’Brien, Rene Peralta, Saritin Rizzuto, Elaine Dellorfano, Mr. Dwyer, Caesar Angiulo, Michael McMahon, Valdo Meneses, Paul Correia, Guy Pagliuca, Harry Vaughan, Brian Quinlan, Joe Meoli, Ánthony Chirco, Lisa Dovidio Curry, Joan Marshall, Marc Lomanno, Erica Karl, David Arria, Joseph Leavitt, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week! →

By Bob Katzen

I look at this piece written many years ago. The writers did a wonderful job considering how long ago it was done. They seemed to figure everything into it that we needed to make this a great country. Continue reading The Constitution of the United States and Then There’s Somerville →

By Bob Katzen

Thousands of bills were defeated in the 2020 session that ended in just a few weeks ago. They are likely to be refiled for consideration in 2021. Here are some of them: Continue reading MANY BILLS DIED IN 2020 →

By Bob Katzen

The Friday, February 19 at 5 p.m. deadline for filing legislation for consideration during the 2021-2022 legislative session is fast approaching. Many late-filed bills are admitted to the Legislature following the deadline, but vast majority of proposals are filed by February 19. Continue reading “THERE OUGHTA BE A LAW →

By Bob Katzen

Secretary of State Bill Galvin announced that new funding is available for matching grants to preserve objects, sites and document collections that are significant to the history and experiences of military veterans in the Bay State. Continue reading GRANT APPLICATIONS TO PRESERVE VETERANS’ HISTORY →

By Bob Katzen

House Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka announced they plan to create three new standing joint committees in the 2021-2022 session aimed at specific areas that they feel require “sustained attention and policy expertise.” Continue reading $137,544 TO FUND CHAIRS AND VICE-CHAIRS OF THREE NEWLY-CREATED STANDING LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES →

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

On Thursday, February 04, 2021, I, Officer Desrochers, was in full-uniform and assigned to E4, cruiser 184 and working in the East District for the Somerville Police Department when I was dispatched at about 23:07 with W5 Officer Lambert to 389 Medford Street for a report that a short black male who was wearing a black jacket and a black hat, just pulled a gun on a female. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Ricardo FIELDS (ABDW) →

On Saturday February 6, 2021 while patrolling area East-1 for the Somerville Police Department, I responded to 35 Franklin Street for a motor vehicle accident. East-4 Officer N. Moreira responded as back up. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Emily MARTIN (OUI Liquor, Leave Scene of Property Damage) →

On Thursday February 4, 2021 at approximately 1429, I Officer Randy Isaacs along with Officer Catatado were dispatched to 282 Somerville Ave (Dunkin Donuts) for an unwanted vehicle in the parking lot that was not trying leave. In the parking lot was a motor home parked sideways taking up four parking spots with the left front tire off the rim. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Damion KIRKSEY (Trespass, Resisting Arrest) & Candall SMITH (Trespass, MV Charges, Animal Cruelty, Resisting) (Taunton & Mansfield Warrants) →

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

Dear Councilors and Mayor Curtatone (cc Somervillenewsweekly, Wicked Local, Attorneys),

Respectfully, in case you are wondering why I cc you in my emails of late, it is because I was criticized for not telling you these problems when they happened at 21 Cherry Street. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Abuse Notification – But do you care? →

CORINNE’S OBITUARY

FERDINAND, Corinne W. (Carlucci) – Of Somerville February 3, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Placido Paul Ferdinand. Loving mother of Joan Perry and her wife Victoria of Worcester and Linda Cardalino of Somerville. Sister of the late Rosa Mona Figelski and Joan Carlucci. Dear grandmother of Jeremy, Justen, Jessica and Jenna. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Corinne W. (Carlucci) Ferdinand →

ANN’S OBITUARY
Vasquez, Ann R. (Cincotta) passed away peacefully on February 2, 2021 at her home in Somerville.
Ann had celebrated her 102nd birthday on January 29th. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Ann R. (Cincotta) Vasquez →

Registration is now open for Somerville 3000, a free online February vacation program for Somerville youth. Blast off for a futuristic week of engaging activities to explore what life might look like in the next millennium. Continue reading Register Now for Somerville’s Free Online February Vacation Youth Programming →

By William Tauro

As residents were shoveling their sidewalks this past Tuesday during the snowstorm, the city sent a mini plow to remove the snow from the sidewalk and driveway for the tenant at 65 Woods Ave where Somerville City Councilman Will Mbah rents an apartment. Continue reading Somerville City Councilman Gets Special Treatment While Seniors Dig Themselves Out Steps Away →

Why are our elected officials here in Somerville dragging their asses in getting our seniors their COVID-19 vaccine shots? This should be their top priority instead of worrying about themselves and becoming governor. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Somerville Very Poorly Behind In Vaccine Shot Planning →

By William Tauro

Doesn’t Somerville have a new DPW commissioner? You would think she would make the drive down from her New Hampshire home to make sure Somerville was being taken care of during a major snow storm instead of supervising from New Hampshire. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:New Somerville DPW Commissioner Supervising Snowstorm Operations From Her NH Home →

To Billy Tauro, Somerville’s next mayor

Dear Mr. Tauro,

The current administration has chosen to ignore the clearly written local ordinances requiring property owners to keep the pavement bordering their properties clear of snow and ice. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Speakup Line: Somerville’s Icy Sidewalks →

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

Follow up to the below message that you had graciously printed for me. Thanks for chatting with me yesterday!

Nothing has changed in regards to the smell of gas. I have called national grid, neighbors have called on my street and surrounding streets yet there is still no change. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Speakup Line:Somerville Neighborhood Gas Smell Still Out Of Control →

By Arthur Moore

Looking at the events of this past week is no one working for the taxpayers of Somerville anymore? We watched a council member get his sidewalk and driveway done by the taxpayers of Somerville. Unless something has changed that person is ignoring any response to this. Continue reading Who’s Minding the Store at Somerville City Hall? →

The City of Somerville will not join the Commonwealth in raising capacity limits on Monday, February 8 for certain businesses. 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 Businesses to Remain at 25% Capacity Limit →

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

This is a photo of my sister who is blind and this is sadly how much the mayor thinks of everyone equal. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Speakup Line: I fear for my blind sister’s safety In Somerville →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Rosa (Masciave) Moccia on her passing.

Rosa Moccia was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Rosa (Masciave) Moccia →

By William Tauro

This past Friday morning, local, State Police and and North Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council(NEMLEC) Swat Team officers responded to a call of a barricaded subject that assaulted a person with a firearm then ran back into his house. The incident occurred at a home located at 400 Medford St. 3rd floor in Somerville. Continue reading Updated:Somerville Police Standoff With Barricaded Subject That Assaulted Person With Firearm →

“Joe Curtatone and City Council Destroying Local Businesses and Livelihoods In Somerville One Day at a Time!”

I host a multitude of events throughout the year and as you may have already noticed that they are frequently in other local cities and towns. My reasoning behind being forced in using these other venues instead of our own local Somerville venues is because Mayor Joe Curtatone purposely still has Somerville businesses in shut-down/distress/go-out-of-business mode. Continue reading Time To Reopen Somerville #TEAMTAUROforMAYOR2021 →

Urgent

This very sweet, approx 2yr old female is looking for a prolonged foster home. She is a victim of an ongoing investigation. She does well with other dogs. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates: Immediate Foster home needed!! →

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

I hope all is well and safe my friend. I thought this was funny. My Dad called the traffic/ parking because he got a ticket. They lifted the parking ban after snow emergency, but then just put a restricted area sign. My Dad was bullshit , parked there after he got groceries and who’s running this City. It’s dumb lol 😂 Everyone is getting tickets. They squashed it online for him. Some have two. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Speakup Line: City of Somerville Screwing Residents Will Bogus Parking Scams, Curtatone Must Go! →

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By William Tauro

“IT MUST BE NICE!”

As residents were shoveling their sidewalks this morning during the snowstorm, the city sent a mini plow to remove the snow from the sidewalk and driveway for the tenant at 65 Woods Ave where Somerville City Councilman Will Mbah rents an apartment. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:It Must Be Nice? City Councilman Gets Special Treatment While Seniors Dig Themselves Out Steps Away →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Leo C. Linardy on his passing.

Obituary:
Leo C. Linardy
Died Unexpectedly on January 26th He Was the Youngest of The Linardy Boys
He resided in California in Escondido and Richmond, He grew up in Somerville and Cambridge. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Leo C. Linardy →

Click on link below to read February 2nd, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online:
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On Monday January 25 2021, I was assigned to uniform patrol marked unit east 2. I was dispatched to Walgreens Family Company – Pharmacy Store # 17685 – located at 14 Mcgrath Highway for a report of a larceny. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Terrell DOREST (Larceny) →

John Sullivan, Ryan Murphy, Janet Silva, Tara Ferrarini O’Halloran, Ray Doane, Matt Sullivan, Thomas Lambert, Doreen Koenig, Christopher Desrochers, Alan M Bishop, Dominic Gasdia, Rhonda m-Lee M Stone-Files, Teddy Picard, Melanie Fedele, Dawn Rice-Norton, Dominick Buonomo, Kara Berg Sennott, Donald W Williams, 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 and Luggage Repair of Somerville →

On behalf of the Committee To Elect William Tauro for Mayor of Somerville, we would like to announce the following dates and locations for distributions to our Somerville Seniors of Valentine’s Gifts courtesy of William“Billy”Tauro. Continue reading William “Billy” Tauro Valentines Gifts to Somerville Seniors Schedule →

By Bob Katzen

The House 144-14, Senate on a voice vote without a roll call, approved and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker a 57-page climate change bill. A key section makes the state’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal net zero by 2050. Continue reading CLIMATE CHANGE →

By Bob Katzen

Approved by the House only: Prohibits a student from transporting or storing a firearm in a vehicle on the grounds of a school or college. Continue reading BAN STORAGE OF GUNS IN STUDENTS’ CARS →

FINES FOR INTERFERING WITH FUNERALS (H 3160) – Approved by the House only: Amends the current law that imposes a $50 fine or one-year prison sentence on drivers who interfere with a funeral procession. Continue reading FINES FOR INTERFERING WITH FUNERALS and HANDICAPPED SPACES →

HARDSHIP LICENSE (H 720) – Approved by the House only: Makes driving outside the terms of a hardship license the equivalent of driving with a license that has been suspended. The bill was filed in response to a 2007 court ruling in the case of a man who was convicted of drunken driving, received a hardship license and then was arrested for driving outside the hours the hardship license allowed. Continue reading HARDSHIP LICENSE and IMPOUND CARS →

Zoom Yoga Series – Tuesday, February 2nd at 10:00 a.m. – COA’s yoga instructor Janine Duffy will be leading a 45 minute gentle yoga class live over Zoom. Each class will include gentle poses done from a chair or standing. For more information or to RSVP please contact Chris at 617-625-6600, ext. 2315 or email at CKowaleski@Somervillama.gov Other dates include March 2nd and April 6th.
Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Press & Organizational Outreach 1-25-2021 EVENTS →

The City of Somerville has launched phone lines that residents can call to listen to recorded updates on COVID-19 vaccine information. Continue reading City of Somerville Launches Call-In Lines for COVID-19 Vaccine Information →

Starting Wednesday, February 3, at 6 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 Tune In for Mayor Curtatone’s Midterm Address on February 3 →

(SOMERVILLE) Kylee Whitworth of Somerville is an AmeriCorps Ambassador of Mentoring, dedicating 11 months in service at Big Sister Association of Boston. Continue reading AmeriCorps Member Works with Mass Mentoring Partnership →

By Arthur Moore

Once again another snow emergency called long ahead of snow. Forcing people to run outside and move their cars to a spot if there is one. Since Somerville insists on removing parking spots while at the same time we increase the amount of vehicles in the city this works out really well. Continue reading Somerville’s Heartless Snow Storm Help →

SCES offering Free Transportation
to nearby COVID-19 Vaccination Sites
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is offering free transportation, via one of SCES’ transportation providers, for local older adults to nearby COVID-19 vaccination sites. Continue reading SCES offering Free Transportation to nearby COVID-19 Vaccination Sites →

PATRICK’S OBITUARY
U.S. Veteran
Patrick McDaid, 91 of Somerville, formerly of Clonmany, Co. Donegal, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 30, 2021. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Patrick McDaid →

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Mayor Joe Curtatone announced today that certain Phase 3 Step 1 businesses, including fitness clubs and gyms, may once again open in Somerville on Monday, February 1, the same day that related rollbacks will end in Boston, and one week after early closing requirements were lifted statewide by Governor Baker. Continue reading Somerville’s Reopening to Return to Limited Phase 3 Step 1 Status as of Monday, Feb. 1 →

Ronald A. Racca
1959 – 2021

27 July 1959 – 12 January 2021
Ron, 61, of Myrtle Beach, SC has moved on to his heavenly reward after a courageous battle with cancer. Ron was born and raised in Somerville MA and graduated from Suffolk University with a degree in Political Science. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Ronald A. Racca →

Move vehicles to even-numbered side of street by 12 noon Monday to avoid ticketing and towing (unless otherwise posted) (you can move your car Sunday night; you don’t have to wait until Monday morning) Continue reading Somerville Declares Snow Emergency Effective Monday, February 1, at 8 a.m. →

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

City of Somerville Mayor… Killing Small and Minority Businesses. On July 6th, Governor Baker authorized the reopening of all gyms in MA. Local leaders in their respective cities concurred except for the mayor of Somerville, MA. Evidence shows there have been no COVID-19 outbreaks correlated with gym use in MA. While Governor’s doing attempts to make logical sense, why close small/minority businesses that have absolutely no negative impact statistically? One could argue that gyms are safer than your local grocery and department stores. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Speakup Line: Somerville Mayor… Killing Small and Minority Businesses →

Bring your date or bring your friends and enjoy the evening with us Sunday February 14th, from 6-9pm.

Comedy and magic acts will be performed by the great Johnny Pizzi. The one and only Gary Leavitt of WMEX 1510 AM Radio Station will be there doing celebrity impressions and the fascinating Kristin Ann will be in the house doing private Tarot Readings from the past, the present and the future so don’t miss it!

Continue reading Come spend Valentine’s Night with Somerville Mayoral Candidate William “Billy” Tauro at Anthony’s of Malden for a Valentines Dinner/Comedy/Magic Performance! →

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

Hi Bill I have a problem and also a question you say my mother is handicapped and we were using Cataldo ambulance to carry her up and down the stairs. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Speakup Line: My Elderly Mother Was Forgotten In Somerville →

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

Have you done a story on this BS yet? Why are our kids still fully remote? Brand new million dollar HS??? Parents pulling their kids left & right. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Speakup Line:Mayor’s Somerville School Closings BS →

By Arthur Moore

Once again Somerville holds back local businesses from having any chance of competing with surrounding cities which get more help. Continue reading Somerville Businesses at the Bottom of the Heap →

SOMERVILLE –​ East Somerville Main Streets is excited to announce the return of our pick-up market in March 2021! The markets take place on Sundays from 10 am -12 pm, in the parking lot of Deano’s Pasta located at 15 Garfield Ave in East Somerville. Continue reading Calling Vendors for East Somerville Pick-Up Market →

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School (PHA) has earned the College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in both AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science Principles. Continue reading Prospect Hill Academy Charter School Earns Dual AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award →

Somerville City Council joins Boston City Council in urging that Amazon meet area standards for wages, benefits & safe working conditions prior to any expansion Continue reading Amazon on Notice: Teamsters Local 25 Applauds Somerville City Council Resolution Aimed at Shipping Giant’s Safety Record and Treatment of Workers →

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By Matt McLaughlin,
City Councilor, Ward 1

John Adams doesn’t trust you.

The second President of the United States and author of the Massachusetts Constitution, which in turn influenced the United States Constitution, was very skeptical of the public. While his support for a strong executive branch, and even a constitutional monarchy, was tempered on the national level, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts embraced Adam’s strong-man form of government. Continue reading Charter Reform Needed in Mass →

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Happy Birthday from Billy Tauro and all your friends at The Somerville/Medford News Weekly! Happy Birthday to Ian Fitzgerald, Haleigh Cyrus, Kathy Buxton Freeman, Selene Miranda, Marquinho Miranda, Happy 16th Birthday to Conal, Happy 16th Birthday to Chloes Rose, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

By Bob Katzen

Friday, February 19 at 5 p.m. is the deadline for legislation to be filed for consideration during the 2021-2022 legislative session. Many late-filed bills are admitted to the Legislature following the deadline, but vast majority of proposals are filed by February 19. Continue reading “THERE OUGHTA BE A LAW” →

By Bob Katzen

Sen. Mike Barrett (D-Cambridge) and Rep. Thomas Golden (D-Lowell) have refiled the climate control bill that was approved by the Legislature but vetoed by Gov. Baker at the end of the 2020 legislative session. Continue reading CLIMATE CONTROL BILL VETOED BY GOV. BAKER IS REFILED →

By Bob Katzen

Sponsored by Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton). This proposal would provide a stimulus check to taxpayers who use an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and who are not eligible to obtain a Social Security number. Continue reading STIMULUS CHECKS TO IMMIGRANT TAXPAYERS →

By Bob Katzen

Sponsored by Rep. Alan Silvia (D-Fall River). This legislation would prohibit retail food stores from accepting the bulk return of any groceries and other household goods purchased by a consumer during, and for 30 days following, a declared state of emergency resulting from a pandemic or other public health emergency. Continue reading BAN HOARDING DURING EMERGENCY →

By Bob Katzen

Sponsored by Reps. Smitty Pignatelli (D-Lenox) and John Barrett (D-North Adams). This measure would create the COVID-19 Quarantine Assistance Fund to provide grants to workers who have lost money from not being able to work because of viral infection, quarantines or isolation. Continue reading QUARANTINE ASSISTANCE FUND →

On Wednesday, January 20, 2021 while assigned to E-2, myself and Sector East, Officers Cicerone and Khoury were dispatched to the area of 422 Washington Street for an assist.

When I arrived on scene I was flagged down by the victim, XXXX and his cousin XXXX. XXXX told me that he had been in his vehicle with XXXX and a friend, he identified as Alex Payne, shortly before my arrival. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Alex PAYNE (Unarmed Robbery) →

Somerville’s 100 Homes program is now accepting applications to be added to its affordable housing waitlist. Eligible applicants include people facing displacement, Section 8 voucher holders, and households earning between 80% and 100% of the area median income. Continue reading Somerville’s 100 Homes Program Accepting Applications for Affordable Housing Waitlist →

SOMERVILLE – An outdoor Wi-Fi pop-up has landed in front of Somerville’s Central Library to provide free, 24/7 internet access to the public during the pandemic.
Continue reading Somerville Debuts Outdoor Wi-Fi Pop-Up →

By William Tauro

Early Monday morning, Somerville Police detectives were investigating reports of a body that was discovered inside of the closedown former East End Grill (former site of Kuory’s State Spa) located on Broadway in Somerville. Continue reading Body Discovered In Vacant Restaurant on Broadway In Somerville →

By William Tauro

A few weeks ago I received a phone call from a Brickbottom resident who was upset with the current administration. This resident had told me that Mayor Joe Curtatone and Ward 2 City Counselor JT Scott has hung them out to dry after ramming part of a GLX Project ramp and a thirty foot (30’) barrier wall down their throats.
Continue reading Somerville Brickbottom Residents Left Hung Out to Dry by Mayor Curtatone and Ward 2 City Counselor JT Scott →

By Jack Connolly

It’s no secret businesses in Davis Square, and throughout the area, are suffering and CLOSING brought on by the chaos caused by the Covid 19 virus.
 
Look at who are closed now in Davis sq.; Somerville Theatre, the Rosebud Diner, the Painted Burro, Dunkin Donuts, Sligo Pub, Spoke, Au Bon Pain, and the Rite-Aid pharmacy is closed, complete with graffiti tags.
 
Continue reading Parking Removal Plan On Somerville’s College Ave and Holland St Disastrous →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, January 25 the 25th day of 2021 with 340 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:04 and sunset is @ 4:47. 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: 1504 – The English Parliament passed statutes against retainers and liveries to curb private warfare. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Dear Billy T and Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line,

The issues pertaining to Broadway serves as a reminder of a meeting held by several councilors at the Synagogue on Winter Hill, about 2 years ago. It was Continue reading SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY SPEAKUP LINE:OUR CURRENT LEADERSHIP HAS FAILED US & BROADWAY SAGA CONTINUES TO DISAPPOINT →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Joseph K. Cottier on his passing.

Joseph K. Cottier was a wonderful person and a good friend to many of us here in Somerville as well as a good friend to many of us here in the newsroom. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Joseph K. Cottier →

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

Letter to the Editor, William Tauro
Somerville-Medford News Weekly
Speak Up, PO Box 117
Somerville, MA 02143

Re: Noisy Abuse to the Elderly at Night

We live in a large apartment building strictly for the Elderly and the Handicapped.

At intervals, not every night, in the large bedroom right above us, there is a very active, noisy, pre-school child running around at different parts of the night, even in the middle of the night, just above our bedroom from 7pm on, just as we have gone to sleep. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Speakup Line: Noisy Abuse to the Elderly at Night →

By Arthur Moore

As one of Somerville’s seniors like many we have seen the days when Davis Square was a place we often went to quite often. So much to do there. Shopping of all kinds. Little by little things changed and now it is down to some shopping, dining and bars. Continue reading Davis Square Somerville. The End? →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, January 19, the 19th day of 2021 with 346 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:08 and sunset is @ 4:40. 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: 1419 – Rouen surrendered to Henry V, completing his conquest of Normandy. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

Hotline to the Underground
by Joe Viglione

Musicians in the Boston area are watching nightclubs fall due to the pandemic, from Bull McCabe’s and Thunder Road outside of Union Square
to the venerable C Note in Hull on Nantasket Beach. This is having a domino effect on the music scene. Continue reading An Interview with Psycho – Hotline to the Underground →

Happy Birthday to Braedon Henry, Louise Mosca, Brehnen Hardy, Betsey Dussault, Deryck Carraway, Sandy Courtney Russell, Lucy Vieira, Ellie Carucci, Tyanna Rauseo, Chris Connell, Josephine Lucreziano, Dolores Marujo, Dimitra Nassiopoulos Milas, Renee Jolliffe Connolly, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week! →

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By William Tauro

This past Thursday night, I went out with some of my campaign staff to support local businesses on Broadway.

I deposited sufficient money into the meter and then later came out from the restaurant to replenish it with a couple more quarters.

Continue reading Letter from the Editor: Somerville Mayor and City Council Gouging Residents and Business Owners →

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By Bob Katzen

Governor Baker signed into law a bill that would require all hospitals to meet minimum criteria and standards that ensure safe, timely and accessible patient access to hospital emergency departments and rooms. Continue reading BAKER SIGNS LAURA’S LAW REQUIRING CLEARLY MARKED EMERGENCY ROOM →

By Bob Katzen

A key section makes the state’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal net zero by 2050. The measure had passed the House 145-9 and the Senate 38-2 – margins that are big enough for the Legislature to easily override the veto. Continue reading Charlie Baker Vetoed a 57-Page Climate Change Bill →

By Bob Katzen

Governor Baker signed into law legislation that would institute a statewide notification system so that Massachusetts residents know within two hours of the start of any combined sewer overflows (CSO) discharge if their rivers are unsafe for recreation or public use. Continue reading NOTIFY ABOUT SEWAGE BILL # (H 4921) →

By Bob Katzen

Governor Baker announced his administration has awarded another $78.5 million in a third round of grants to some 1,595 businesses most impacted by COVID-19. Continue reading BAKER ADMINISTRATION AWARDS $78.5 MILLION GRANTS TO COVID-19-AFFECTED SMALL BUSINESSES →

By Bob Katzen

Gov. Baker signed into law a $16.5 billion transportation package authorizing spending on transportation and infrastructure projects across the state, after vetoing several sections including a hike in the tax paid by the riders of Uber, Lyft and other ride-sharing services. Continue reading $16.5 BILLION TRANSPORTATION PACKAGE (H 5248) →

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

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

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

James K. Shannon was a wonderful man who had many friends here in Somerville where he will be sadly missed. Continue reading Somerville Remembering James K. Shannon →

By Arthur Moore

It is time for the villens of Somerville to step up and run for office here. We need new council members. It is a part time job. All you need is common sense and a love for Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Villens Wanted to Run for Office →

Leadership that you can count on!

Hello to all my Friends,

We want to and we will win this mayoral election big and rid the city of Somerville of the systemic political corruption, the senseless destruction of our businesses and continuous abuse to all our residents once and for all, but I need your help. Continue reading Committee to Elect William Tauro →

The Somerville Public Schools and the City of Somerville will jointly host their next online Schools Reopening Town Hall on Tuesday, January 19, at 6:30 p.m. Continue reading Somerville Public Schools Reopening Town Hall, 1/19 →

SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville’s Prevention Services Division, in partnership with Cambridge Health Alliance, will host a virtual photovoice exhibition facilitated by Somerville youth to raise awareness about underage problem gambling. Photovoice is a method of exploring social issues that empowers individuals to tell a story through photography. Continue reading Somerville to Host Youth-Led Photovoice Exhibition on Problem Gambling →

SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Public Library (SPL) is launching a new Pathways to Citizenship program for English-language learners seeking U.S. citizenship. Continue reading Somerville Public Library Launches Pathways to Citizenship Program for English-Language Learners →

Somerville’s newest green space at the former Powder House Community School is now open. The new park includes 16 new trees, many native plant species, the city’s first public bike repair station, and seating and an amphitheater made from reused materials from the school building. Continue reading Park at the Former Powder House Community School Now Open →

Two first graders Shayna Rivieccio and Stella Teixeira from the John F. Kennedy School in Somerville Ma. learning how to give back to those less fortunate. With the help of the Somerville Lions Club they made Blessing Bags for the homeless, In the bags were hats, gloves, scarves and a mask. Continue reading Somerville Lions Club Giving Back to Community →

By William Tauro

I’ve received multiple reports from individuals who have witnessed another act of violence, an assault against another Somerville resident this past week on Somerville’s Prospect Hill area. People who may have witnessed the assault are afraid to come forward in fear of retaliation by the mayor’s family. Continue reading If You Witnessed This Assault on Somerville’s Prospect Hill Area Please Contact Somerville Police or Me →

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

Let me first start off this letter with a definition.

Irony: “A state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often times amusing as a result…” – New Oxford American Dictionary.

I also feel it necessary to paint a picture of the last year; specifically drawing attention to the Somerville Police Department budget zoom meeting(s) in June. Somerville City Council outlined in a nearly 6 hour long meeting, the need for defunding of the police, civilian review boards, etc. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line: Shameful and Cowardly Move by Hypocrite Mayor and City Council Should Practice What They Preach →

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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS THURSDAY, January 14, the 14th day of 2021 with 351 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:11 and sunset is @ 4:34. 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: 1639 – Connecticut’s first constitution, the “Fundamental Orders,” was adopted. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →

By William Tauro

Somethings I’ve noticed over the years here in Somerville that all these people who are most recently complaining about a girl, an appointed official, who is being accused of alleged domestic terrorism who traveled to the nation’s capital. Continue reading Letter from the Editor: Hey Somerville It’s Right Under Your Noses So Don’t Trip On It →

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

Dear Billy T,

RE: Jessica Turner
I sent this letter to every City Council member and the Mayor’s office but never received any response…
Do you know why Jessica Turner still holds an official role in the City of Somerville? Why did not one City Council member or the Mayor’s office not address a constituent’s concern with the respect of a response?

Here is my letter… Continue reading Somerville/Medford Speakup Line: I sent this letter to every City Council member and the Mayor’s office but never received any response… →

Take an opportunity to live in one of the most historic and preserved areas in The City of Somerville! Three beautiful and newly renovated condos located at 85 Monroe Street in Somerville just steps away from historic Prospect Hill Park and neighboring large restored Victorian homes. Continue reading Exciting new condos available just steps away from historic Prospect Hill Monument in Somerville! →

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

The new Somerville DPW Commissioner must be on vacation to leave a mess like this in the heart of Davis Square? Continue reading Somerville/Medford Speakup Line:Mayor’s New DPW Commissioner Must be out of Town →

Click on link below to read January 12th, 2021 the Somerville/Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DwCtkdorcxCSvxOybl8qv4lY5SOP3Xjl/view

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– [ ] Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and square this week! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Peyton Corbin, Noel Napolitano, Diane O’Keefe, Louise Mosca, Jenna Marie, sis Li Galluccio, Zach and Izzy Rosa, Jenna Marie, Braelyn McLaughlin, Felicia Cassandra, Eric Bartoloni, Ed Limoli, Bob Tivnan, FranCisco Meneses, Brian M. De Muth, Susan Avila Cabral, Natalie Harbinson, Marianna Torra, Pearl O’Connor, Christopher Stavre, Grace Ganat Mckay, Dereck Huard-Ramos, Manny Moreira, Matt and Josh Chaves, Emily Foster, Dave Gallup, Jamie Lynn, Erin Murphy, Melissa Malnati, Trevor Finney, Matt Basteri, Steve Cardoza, Sal DiDomenico JR., Molly Ann LaCourse, Ellie Carucci, Louise Mosca, Patrick Tauro, Ryan Coneeny, Richie Belew, Andrea Revilla, Karen Hodgkin, David Scanzillo, Kathy Tiexeira, Joe Ciampa, Malinda D LaCource, Margaret MacLean, Brian Cooke, Anna McGovern, Margaret Browne Berry McLean, Cindy Dalson Linardy, Jim Hodgdon, Patrick O’Hearn, Andy Kasparian, Dan Sullivan, Bob Del Vecchio, Lucy Nunes Vieira, Christine O’Neill, Daniel Robertson, Eric Lampedecchio, Pat Dorant, Hilary Mochi, Julie O’Neil, Zhiqiang Strong LU, Joan Young, Lisa Vitiello, Michelle WU, S.J. Basile, Michael Butts, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week →

We are talking to Jesse Braintree of the group Jesse and the Hogg Brothers about the upcoming year in Hoggville.

Q:Jesse, the Herman’s Hermits have fanatical fans that Peter Noone, lead singer, calls “Noonatics” – a sly nod to Reverend Sun Myung Moon and his lunatics. What is the I.Q. of the average Hoggaholic and what makes a Hoggaholic? Continue reading Hotline to the Underground by Joe Viglione interviews Jesse Braintree  →

By William Tauro

This January 17 will be the 10th anniversary of that tragic fire that occurred at a home located at 65 Fairfax Street in Somerville on January 17, 2011 where two Somerville residents lost their lives. Continue reading 10th Year Anniversary of Fatal Fairfax Street Somerville Fire →

On January 10th, 2021, I, Officer James Torres, was in full uniform, while assigned to marked unit East 4, during the day shift. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Robert RICHARDS (Receive Stolen Property) (BPD Warrants →

By Eugene C. Brune

In Somerville, we place a premium on historic preservation, as we all recognize the importance of understanding our past and where we came from. But, in my view, historic preservation is not just about preserving buildings but is also about preserving culture, values and the ideas of community that we hold dear. Continue reading LAMENT FOR “OLD” SOMERVILLE, IS THE PRICE WE ARE PAYING WORTH THE NEW SOMERVILLE THAT MANY WILL NEVER SEE: →

By Bob Katzen

Governor Baker signed into law legislation making major changes in the state’s policing system. A key provision creates an independent, civilian-led commission with the power to investigate police misconduct and to certify, restrict, revoke or suspend certification for police officers and maintain a publicly available database of decertified officers. Continue reading POLICING CHANGES →

By Bob Katzen

The House 131-26, Senate 38-1, overrode the governor’s veto of the entire $150,000 for the operation of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO Workforce Development Programs to provide dislocated worker assistance, layoff aversion and job training with a focus on pathways to quality careers through traditional and non-traditional apprentice and pre-apprenticeship training. Continue reading $150,000 FOR AFL-CIO →

By Bob Katzen

The House 126-27, Senate 37-2, overrode the governor’s veto of the entire $300,000 for the Partnership to Advance Collaboration and Efficiencies (PACE) initiative. Continue reading $300,000 FOR PACE (H 5164) →

By Bob Katzen

The House 157-0, Senate 39-0, overrode Gov. Baker’s veto of the entire $52.9 million in funding for one-time grants to school districts, Continue reading 52.9 MILLION FOR SCHOOLS DURING COVID →

By Bob Katzen

The House 143-4, Senate 40-0, approved and sent to Gov. Baker a $626.5 million economic development package which did not include a House-backed plan to have Massachusetts join other New England states in legalizing sports betting. Continue reading 626.5 MILLION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT →

By Bob Katzen

The House 145-9, Senate 38-2, approved and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker a 57-page climate change bill. A key section makes the state’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal net zero by 2050. Continue reading CLIMATE CHANGE BILL (S 2296) →

By Bob Katzen

The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Baker a bill that would require all hospitals to meet minimum criteria and standards that ensure safe, timely and accessible patient access to hospital emergency departments and rooms. Continue reading LAURA’S LAW: EMERGENCY ROOM ENTRANCES AND SIGNS LEADING TO THE ER DEPARTMENT MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED →

By Bob Katzen

The House and Senate approved and sent to the governor a bill that would require public and private institutions of higher education in the state to conduct high-quality campus sexual misconduct climate surveys at least once every four years and annually report survey results on its website. Continue reading SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES →