The number of COVID-19 infections throughout Massachusetts is rising at an alarming rate. Massachusetts now has more new COVID-19 cases per capita than Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, Louisiana, or Texas— and in the last week alone, MA has seen more COVID-19 deaths per capita than 23 other states. Continue reading State intervention, not personal responsibility, needed to stop the surge State Representative Christine Barber
By Arthur Moore
Here are two pictures of absolute insanity of placement of those silly poles. You cannot even see all of them in the photos. Continue reading Somerville, More Poles Than a AAA Defense Driving Course
Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Heather A. Young on her passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Heather A. Young
Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Daniel F. Splaine on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Daniel F. Splaine
Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Mary T Murphy (McNeil) on her passing.
Mary T Murphy (McNeil) will be sadly missed by many here in Somerville.
Mary’s Obituary:
Mary T Murphy (McNeil) R.N. of Peabody, formerly Somerville and Cape Breton Island, NS Canada passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday December 7th 2020. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Mary T Murphy (McNeil)
Toys for Local Children
P O Box 45406
Somerville, MA 02145
Toy Drive: The Toys for Local Children Program in conjunction with the Somerville Parks and Recreation is holding a TOY DRIVE to support the 15th Anniversary of the Toys for Local Children efforts for this holiday season. Continue reading Toy Drive: The Toys for Local Children
Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Veronica J. “Ronnie” Berry on her passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Veronica J. “Ronnie” Berry
Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Michael R. Foster on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Michael R. Foster
Left: Rae. Marya and Mark, Summer 2005; Right: Mark, Marya and Rae, Fall 2020
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, Somerville community members, friends, and supporters,
I am writing to let you know that I will not be a candidate for re-election for Ward 5 City Councilor in the November 2, 2021 City election. The past 15 years serving on the School Committee and City Council have been the highlight of my work life. Continue reading Mark Niedergang, Ward 5 City Councilor Not Running for Re-Election
Congratulations goes out to Theresa Dipietro who received the Cornerstone Award from Massachusetts Housing Shelter Alliance. This was a big milestone in her career and she thanks the MHSA for recognition for all of her work with the homeless population in the Somerville, Chelsea, Medford, Winthrop, Malden, Melrose and Everett areas. Continue reading Somerville’s Theresa Dipietro Receives Cornerstone Award from Massachusetts Housing Shelter Alliance
Let’s voice our concerns and find a solution for a better Somerville.
Please feel free to post your thoughts and concerns as a comment here to share: Continue reading Mayoral Candidate William “Billy” Tauro Asks What Issues Are You Concerned About for Somerville’s Future?
Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Margaret A. “Peg” (O’Toole)Burgholzer on her passing.
Margaret A. “Peg” (O’Toole)Burgholzer was an amazing woman who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Margaret A. “Peg” (O’Toole)Burgholzer
This goes out to the good people of Somerville urging them to “Shop Local, Shop Somerville” this holiday season! Billy Tauro and his staff, the good people of the Somerville/Medford News Weekly are offering FREE ADVERTISING ads to small local Somerville businesses that have been hit hard and affected by the Covid19 pandemic. Continue reading Shop Local, Shop Somerville
Ok neighbors, the good folks at Green-Sew Bags, put together a little holiday hot sauce/pepper-centric gift pack…
-1 Stocking made from upcycled grain bags (from a certain local brewery), replete with dried chili peppers Continue reading Shop Local, Shop Somerville!
By Arthur Moore
Another one from my brother Richards stories.
Christmas. Putting up the tree was fun! Not so much for dad. I’m sure the tree was done totally wrong for his taste…and those little red and white Santa’s…jeez what were they 50 years old? Continue reading A Story of Christmas Past In Somerville
By Arthur Moore
I had hoped for some relief by now for those poor businesses in Winter Hill for this Christmas. Especially with the pandemic. I know the beauty places really could have used the parking for their less mobile patrons but looks like they will just have to suffer more losses since their parking was taken away from them.
Continue reading Christmas Nightmare On Somerville’s Winter Hill
Our sincere condolences thoughts,and prayers go out to the family and friends of Thomas J.Munger on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Thomas J.Munger
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, December 08, the 343rd day of 2020 with 23 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:0 and sunset is @ 4:1. 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: 1765 – Eli Whitney was born in Westboro, MA. Whitney invented the cotton gin and developed the concept of mass-production of interchangeable parts. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Click on link below to read December 8th, 2020 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online December 8th, 2020 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
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GG ALLIN – Rock and Roll Terrorist
The Graphic Life of Shock Rocker G G ALLIN
+ a second GG ALLIN Rock and Roll Terrorist Activity and Coloring Book – both written
By Reid Chancellor Continue reading HOTLINE TO THE UNDERGROUND by JOE VIGLIONE RELIVES LIFE WITH GG
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and square this week! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Bridie Glejzer, Craig Resmini, Ashley Jorge, Johnny Passanisi, Christopher Dennis Di Guardia, Michelle Sousa, Koni Palmisano, Laura Murphy, Tina Zanelli, Continue reading The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Favorite Birthday Photos of the Week
Open Positions: Eight positions available
Term: 12 months (anticipated)
Availability: Immediate
The City of Somerville is seeking community members to serve on a Charter Review Committee.
Continue reading Somerville’s Charter Review Committee Seeks Community Members
SOMERVILLE, December 3, 2020 – Revolutionary Clinics, one of the state’s leading providers of medical marijuana, is celebrating the three year anniversary of its medical marijuana dispensary located at 67 Broadway, Somerville, MA. Since opening on November 9, 2017 as the city’s second dispensary, the location has served over 160,000 patient visits. To mark the momentous occasion, Rev will make $10,000 in contributions to be split among four local non-profits. Continue reading REV CLINICS CELEBRATES THREE YEARS IN SOMERVILLE
Annual Christmas tree lighting and community candle lighting with Temple B’nai Brith moved online; Arts Council map can help you plan your own Illuminations Tour
Continue reading Somerville’s Holiday Traditions Adapt to COVID-19
The City of Somerville is seeking community members interested in taking action on the climate crisis to apply for the 2021 Climate Forward Ambassador Program. The program will begin January 2021, and meetings will be held virtually over Zoom. Continue reading City of Somerville Seeking Climate Forward Ambassadors for Winter/Spring 2021
By Bob Katzen
The House 147-10, Senate 40-0, approved and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker a compromise version of a $46.2 billion fiscal 2021 state budget for the fiscal year that began on July 1, 2020. The state has been operating on temporary budgets approved by the Legislature. The package includes using $1.7 billion from the state’s Rainy Day Fund which is $350 million more than Gov. Baker had recommended. That withdrawal leaves the fund with about $1.8 billion.
Continue reading $46.2 BILLION FISCAL 2021 STATE BUDGET (H 5164)
By Bob Katzen
The House 91-67, Senate 28-12, approved and sent to Gov. Baker the conference committee version of a bill making major changes in the state’s policing system. Continue reading POLICING CHANGES
By Bob Katzen
This bill (H 3769) gives prosecutors the option to seek the death penalty for criminals who target and murder police officers solely because they wear the badge.
This bill (H 4186) Criminalizes suicide coercion in Massachusetts by imposing up to a 5-year prison sentence on any person who knows of another person’s propensity for suicidal ideation and exercises substantial control over the other person through control of the other person’s physical location or circumstances; deceptively or fraudulently manipulates the other person’s fears, affections or sympathies; or has undue influence whereby the will of one person is substituted for the wishes of another.
By Bob Katzen
This bill (H 3719) – It was more than a year ago, on October 15, 2009, when the Judiciary Committee held a hearing on a controversial bill that would impose up to a $100 fine on a person the first time he or she uses the word “bitch” to accost, annoy, degrade or demean another person. Continue reading PUNISH USE OF THE WORD “BITCH” IN PUBLIC
By Bob Katzen
This bill (H 3478) – Increases the penalties for violating a restraining order. The bill would keep the current law that imposes up to a $5,000 fine and/or up to 2.5 years in prison on offenders for violating a restraining order but would increase the fine to up to $10,000 and/or up to five years in prison. Continue reading INCREASE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING RESTRAINING ORDER
By Bob Katzen
This bill Creates a Child Abuse Registry and requires the name of anyone convicted of child abuse or neglect of a child under 18 to be listed in the registry. Continue reading CHILD ABUSE REGISTRY (H 3462)
Being siblings, they couldn’t agree on a name yet 😁
Brother & Sister Baker Duo introducing new flavors weekly. Text 617-669 7453 to ask what’s baking, and put in your order. Pickup, or delivery offered in Somerville and surrounding towns. Now accepting cash, Venmo, and CashApp.
By Arthur Moore
It was probablyaround 1952 I think. Seems like it was not that long ago. We lived in a one bedroom apartment. At that time it was just Richard and me, the other four arrived much later on.
Kerosene heat off Continue reading Christmas on Hinckly Street Somerville
“Knight” went missing this morning(12/05/20) in the area of Fountain Ave/Cross St. He was not wearing a collar but is microchipped. He is very friendly. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Updates: MISSING DOG!
Somerville Firefighters responded to a house fire early this morning, Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 35-37 Teele Avenue. The fire was reported at 1208 a.m. by a neighbor on Whitfield Road behind the burning home. Continue reading Somerville House Fire at 35-37 Teele Avenue
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
You tell me what you think and let your readers decide!
A concerned citizen
By Arthur Moore
Thursday I on my home it was so nice not to see those saw horses and signs that have cluttered up our streets. Much of the time they are all over the place or in pieces. You know, the ones that once people know what they are for they just ignore them. Continue reading Thank You Storm Somerville?
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
I had a conversation with Karen at the mayor office in regards to my street in how empty promises have been made to repave the street ….
& How the trees are popping up 45 percent of the sidewalk panels ……
Her response to me was I will get back to u ….. Continue reading Somerville Speaking Line: More broken promises out of City Hall
As we approach, our 15- year Anniversary as an organization, it saddens my heart, that this year like many other non-profits we are all hurting. Continue reading TOYS FOR LOCAL CHILDREN
Click on link below to read December 1st,, 2020 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
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Socially distancing after the Gary Leavitt and Friends show today were two of my guests, Somerville Mayoral Candidate William Tauro who is also the owner of the Somerville Medford News Weekly along with Gibson Sotheby real estate company co-owner Larry Rideout. Both are great guys.
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and square this week! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Lucille Bordonaro, Mary Vasconcelos, Maeve Craven, Jimmy Del, Michael Giannasce, Jamie Lynn, Henry Korecki, Gerald Callahan, B Sherri M Sears, Maria Federico Digiustini, Gary Sullivan, Sean Higgins, Susan Caron, Janet Flynn, Tracy Desmond, Craige Resmini, Salvatore Noto, Lisa Duggan, Carmine Bonavita, Paul Teves, Bobby Foley, Brian Coveney, Robert Finocchiaro, Deborah Thomas, John J Alberts, Peter Forcellese, Lee Grassia Anderson, Antoniette Brooks, Linda Nixon, Mark P Shine, Amy Didomenico, William Stephens, Louise A Bernard, Laurie Luongo, Guy Contaldi, Peter Blaikie, 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 Concetta Maria (Beninati) Savoia on her passing.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Concetta Maria (Beninati) Savoia
The dreamworld that was the collection of films and bootlegs of Jimi Hendrix at Rainbow Bridge, including a Reprise records album (Original Motion Picture Sound Track From Rainbow Bridge) back in the 1970s, are for the many Hendrix collectors as exciting and difficult as figuring out the philosophical maze presented by the film The Matrix. Continue reading Jimi Hendrix Live Maui -Joe Viglione takes Another Look at the Haleakala Center Recordings
Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Mary E. McKenzie on her passing. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Mary E. McKenzie
Photos by Michael Diotisalvi
By William Tauro
The Somerville Fire Department responded to a 911 call early Monday night to a house located at 30 Oak Street in Somerville for a possible structure collapse. Continue reading Somerville Building Collapse
Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Margaret M. Cottier (Barry) on her passing.
Margaret M. Cottier (Barry) was a very nice lady who will be sadly missed by many here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Margaret M. Cottier (Barry)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment that would allow low-income applicants and recipients of MassHealth and the Medicare Savings Program to initiate an application for federally-funded SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) benefits at the same time as their application or renewal for MassHealth or the Medicare Savings Program. Continue reading SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) BENEFITS (S 4)
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 39-0, approved an amendment designed to protect tenants during COVID-19. The amendment seals eviction records for defendants in eviction proceedings for non-payment of rent due to COVID-19 when the case does not result in a judgement against the defendant or a defendant has made a good faith effort to come to a reasonable agreement. Continue reading PROTECT TENANTS DURING COVID-19
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 5-35, rejected an amendment that would replace a provision, later approved, that would allow abortions after 24 weeks in the case of lethal fetal anomalies and would lower the age from 18 to 16 at which a minor can choose to have an abortion without parental or judicial consent. The amendment would still allow abortions after 24 weeks in the case of lethal fetal anomalies but would keep 18 as the age at which a minor can choose to have an abortion without parental or judicial consent. Continue reading REQUIRE PARENTAL OR JUDICIAL CONSENT IF THE MOTHER IS UNDER THE AGE OF 18
By Bob Katzen
Bill (H 2527) Doubles the excise tax on beer, alcohol and wine and uses the revenue to create a comprehensive Substance Use Treatment Fund under the Department of Public Health. Continue reading INCREASE ALCOHOL TAX TO FUND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
By Bob Katzen
This bill Provides a tax deduction for the school fees that parents must often pay for their public school children and for trash pick-up and disposal fees. Continue reading ALLOW STATE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR SCHOOL AND MUNICIPAL FEES PAID BY RESIDENTS
By Bob Katzen
Repeals a current state law that sets a tax revenue growth limit for each fiscal year that is calculated based on the growth in total wages and salaries of the state’s residents. Continue reading STATE EXPENDITURE GROWTH LIMIT
EXEMPT FACE MASKS FROM THE SALES TAX (H 4760) By Bob Katzen
Exempts protective facial coverings, including face shields and masks, from the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax. Continue reading EXEMPT FACE MASKS FROM THE SALES TAX
By Bob Katzen
These three bills were filed by Rep. Jack Lewis (D-Framingham). The first would exempt from the motor vehicle excise tax seniors over 65 (H 2534) who are at or below the federal poverty guideline income of $12,760. Continue reading TAX EXEMPTIONS AND CAP
By Arthur Moore
It seems like every year it just goes more and more downhill here. More money is spent on signs and road painting that no one cares about or even pays attention. And we just keep painting over and over the same spots all year. Accomplishing zero except wasting taxpayers dollars. Continue reading Traffic and Mobility in Somerville Help Needed
Boston, MA – In an audit released today, State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump called on the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (EOHED) to improve its oversight of cybersecurity awareness training for employees. Continue reading Audit Calls for Improvements in Cybersecurity Training at Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
The Covid pandemic has forced the world of comedy to evolve and the Boston Comedy Festival is no exception. Join the BCF inputting 2020 in the rearview mirror. You too can prove laughter is the best medicine by joining the Virtual Boston Comedy Festival – Nov 30th through Dec 5th. Continue reading Boston Comedy Festival 2020 #BostonComedyFestival
I, Officer Roger Desrochers, report the following summary of events based on direct interview with the persons named.
On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, I, Officer Desrochers, was in full-uniform and assigned to marked cruiser 665(E2), and patrolling the East district, for the Somerville Police Department when I was dispatched along with E3 Officer Khoury and E4 Officer Lambert to 51 Springfield Street for a reported car accident. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Alan KELLY (OUI Liquor, Negligent Operation)
Online Pre-Order Market, Sunday – Thursday (order deadline is Thursday by 1pm)
Indoor & Curbside Pick Up, Saturday 10am – 1pm
Outdoor Market, Saturday 10am – 1pm
November 29 – April 10*
191 Highland Ave, at the Armory
*please note there will be no market on December 26
Online Ordering Goes LIVE! Continue reading Somerville Winter Farmers Market
Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Brendan Mark “Sully” Sullivan on his passing.
Brendan Mark “Sully” Sullivan was a very nice young man who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Brendan Mark “Sully” Sullivan
DONNA’S OBITUARY
CORBETT, Donna M. (Sweny) – Of Medford November 23, 2020. Beloved wife of William Corbett. Loving mother of Keith Corbett of Medford and Kerri Krall and her husband Philip of North Reading. Dear grandmother of Charlotte and Kellan. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Donna M. Corbett
Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Kevin J. Murphy on his passing.
Kevin J. Murphy was a very nice man who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Kevin J. Murphy
Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Charles A. Pike on his passing.
Charles A. Pike was a very nice man who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Charles A. Pike
Our sincere condolences, thoughts go out to the family and friends of Victor Arthur DiFranco on his passing.
Victor Arthur DiFranco was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville.
VICTOR’S OBITUARY
Victor Arthur DiFranco, born on December 1, 1934, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020, after bravely battling cancer. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Victor Arthur DiFranco
Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Thomas Allen Hall on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Thomas Allen Hall
It’s here and it’s epic, folks. It’s something we started pre-Covid and we didn’t let the pandemic stop us – we’re opening a second location in Ball Square! And it’s incredible and it’s scary and it’s exciting and we’re here for all of it. Continue reading Neighborhood Produce is at Ball Square Somerville
This Time Around Remember Your ABC’s, “Anybody But Curtatone” and Make the Needed Change
During the past two mayoral elections here in Somerville against Curtatone, previous opponents exposed his vulnerability by garnering over 30% of the vote before losing to him. The reason we feel is only an average of 13,000 out of 57,000 registered voters came out and voted. Continue reading This Time Around Remember Your ABC’s, “Anybody But Curtatone” and Make the Needed Change In Somerville
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, November 24, the 327th day of 2020 with 39 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:46 and sunset is @ 4:15. 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: 1615 – French King Louis XIII married Ann of Austria. They were both 14 years old. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Click on link below to read November 24th, 2020 The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
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By Joe Viglione
Adventure Set, Idb Green, Greg Paquette and Rockower
We’ve got a wild array of music this week at the Hotline… Rino Benenati’s radio edit remix of Adventure Set’s “Cleaner.” Continue reading Hotline to the Underground
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and square this week! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Paula Jorge, Jennifer Mochi Chernisky, Eve Chirco, Deacon Belizarie, Elizabeth Leavitt, Ann Francey, Jim Dunne, Vanessa Ashleigh, Dan Reidy, Vanessa Pino, Sal Cicero, Sabino Lagattolla, John Tivnan, John Holbrook, Geraldine Nolan McLaughlin, 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 Arthur J. Roderick on his passing.
Arthur J. Roderick was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Arthur J. Roderick
We would like to cordially invite the general public to an open meeting to discuss the ramifications and current policies concerning the special needs, autistic individuals, and all other disabled children that the city may not provide enough needs to meet their demands. Continue reading Somerville Mayoral Candidate William Tauro to Host Meeting on Dec 10th from 6PM-7PM to Discuss Ramifications and Current Policies Concerning The Special Needs, Autistic Individuals, Disabled Children That the City May Not Provide Enough Needs to Meet Their Demands
By Bob Katzen
The senate 40-0, approved an estimated $46 billion fiscal 2021 state budget that uses $1.5 billion from the state’s Rainy Day Fund to help cover expenses. The budget increases spending by 5.5 percent over last fiscal year’s 2020 budget. The Senate added $36.1 million in additional spending during two days of debate. The package also includes a controversial amendment that would allow abortions after 24 weeks in the case of lethal fetal anomalies and lower the age from 18 to 16 that a minor can choose to have an abortion without parental or judicial consent. Continue reading APPROVE $46 BILLION FISCAL 2021 STATE BUDGET
By Bob Katzen
The senate 33-7, approved a budget amendment that would allow abortions after 24 weeks in the case of lethal fetal anomalies and lower the age from 18 to 16 at which a minor can choose to have an abortion without parental or judicial consent. Continue reading INCREASE ABORTION ACCESS
By Bob Katzen
The senate 4-35, rejected an amendment that would change the current law under which credit card companies process transactions and send the money from the sale price and the sales tax directly to the merchant. The merchant then has up to 50 days to send the sales tax portion to the state. Continue reading REQUIRE CREDIT CARD COMPANIES TO PAY SALES TAX DIRECTLY TO THE STATE
By Bob Katzen
The senate 7-32, rejected an amendment that would allow bars and pubs to apply for food service establishment permits in order to be designated as restaurants for purposes of the phased reopening. It also directs local licensing authorities to expedite review and processing of these applications. Continue reading ALLOW STATE TO EXPEDITE FOOD LICENSES
By Bob Katzen
The Senate 12-27, rejected an amendment that would cap delivery fees charged by third parties like GrubHub, DoorDash and Uber Eats at 15 percent of the order price until 45 days after the COVID-19 state of emergency ends. When the pandemic struck, many restaurants were not equipped to offer online ordering or delivery and are forced to rely heavily on these delivery companies. Continue reading STATE TO CAP FOOD DELIVERY CHARGES
By Bob Katzen
This bill provides a stimulus check to taxpayers who use an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and who are not eligible to obtain a Social Security number. The state-funded stimulus check would be equal to the federal stimulus checks of $1,200 for individual filers, $2,400 for joint filers and $500 per child that is currently provided by the federal government through the CARES Act. It will also provide $10 million to immigrant aid organizations.
Continue reading STIMULUS CHECKS TO IMMIGRANT TAXPAYERS (S 2659)
By Bob Katzen
Bill (H 4516) – Allows cities and towns the option to charge a 2 percent surtax on current property taxes to help build or repair affordable housing or provide rental vouchers in the community. The surtax would take effect only upon approval by a two-thirds vote of the local city council or board of selectmen and acceptance by the voters as a ballot question at the next regular municipal or state election. Continue reading ALLOW CITIES AND TOWNS TO IMPOSE A 2 PERCENT SURTAX ON PROPERTY TAXES
Bill (H 4727)provides $1,000 to Massachusetts residents with a 1- or 2-person household earning up to $84,000 annually; 3-person household earning up to $105,000 annually; and 4 or more-person households earning up to $131,000 annually. Each household with a dependent would receive an additional $500 per dependent. Continue reading STATE TO PROVIDE $1,000 TO FAMILIES (H 4727)
By Bob Katzen
Associate SJC Justice Kimberly Budd was confirmed as the next chief justice of the SJC after she was unanimously confirmed 7-0 by the Governor’s Council to succeed the late Chief Justice Ralph Gants. When sworn in, she will make history and become the first Black woman to lead the state’s highest court.
Continue reading KIMBERLY BUDD CONFIRMED AS CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE STATE’S SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT (SJC)
By Bob Katzen
U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling’s Office and the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division have concluded an investigation into conditions at Massachusetts prisons and say that the conditions violate the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution.
The report determined that there is reasonable cause to believe that the Massachusetts Department of Correction (MDOC) fails to provide constitutionally adequate supervision to prisoners in mental health crisis; fails to provide adequate mental health care to prisoners in mental health crisis; and violates the constitutional rights of prisoners in mental health crisis by using prolonged mental health watch under restrictive housing conditions. As a result of these failures and conditions, prisoners in mental health crisis have engaged in self-harm and have died or seriously injured themselves while on mental health watch.
“Our investigation found cause to conclude that the MDOC fails to properly supervise and accommodate prisoners suffering from serious mental health issues,” said Lelling. “The conditions at MDOC facilities show how systemic deficiencies in prison facilities can compound each other and amount to constitutional violations. MDOC has cooperated with our investigation from the beginning and we look forward to working with state prison authorities to implement reform measures.”
“Unfortunately, we are not surprised,” said Carol Rose, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts. “Far too many people are incarcerated in conditions that threaten their health, safety and human dignity on a daily basis. From providing adequate mental health care to slowing the spread of COVID-19, Massachusetts must do more to save the lives of people in jails and prisons. Above all, Massachusetts must downsize the footprint of its criminal legal system for the sake of public health and justice.”
Help plan for the future of the Assembly Square neighborhood by participating in one or more virtual sessions of the City’s Assembly Square Neighborhood Plan Update Public Design Charrette. Sessions are planned for Monday, November 30, through Friday, December 4, and will allow residents to share their ideas, talk with their neighbors, and learn more about Assembly Square planning. Continue reading Assembly Square Neighborhood Plan Update Public Design Charrette, 11/30-12/4
New somervilleremembers.org site features photographs of empty chairs in community locations to represent residents who have died due to coronavirus Continue reading Somerville Artists Honor Lives Lost to COVID-19
The City of Somerville is currently seeking applicants for a community member position on the School Opening Advisory Group. The Advisory Group will make COVID-19 data-based recommendations to the Mayor and Superintendent on school closures and reopenings. Continue reading Somerville’s School Opening Advisory Group Seeks Community Member
By Arthur Moore
Back in the fifties we lived on Hinckley Street. Tiny apartment. Kinda normal back then as many people lived in tiny places with lots of children. Actually one bedroom but we made do with three boys in a tiny bedroom thanks to my dad making bunk beds. My parents had what would be the dining room. The place was heated from a kitchen stove that had a kerosene heater in it. And a kerosene heater in the living room.
Continue reading Thanksgiving on Hinckley Street
The Somerville City Council will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2021 tax rates on Tuesday, November 24, starting at 7 p.m.
Continue reading Public Hearing on Somerville Fiscal Year 2021 Tax Rates, 11/24
By William Tauro
It’s been one hundred thirty one weeks (131) or two years and six months which ever way you want to count it that have gone by since the South Middlesex Registrar of Deeds Maria Curtatone hosted her springtime drunkfest.
As you probably already have guessed, there have been no arrests, no witnesses, no leads, no police reports, no names of the injured party, no names of the people involved, no nothing! Continue reading CAR 54 WHERE ARE YOU? APPARENTLY NOT IN CURTATONE’S SOMERVILLE
Zoom Meeting with attendees from the Cut It Out Program
MEDFORD – As part of the Middlesex District Attorney’s ongoing commitment to addressing the issue of domestic violence during the COVID-19 crisis, District Attorney Marian Ryan addressed cosmetology students from Medford Vocational Technical High School yesterday on ways to spot signs of domestic violence and how to safely refer clients to local community service providers as part of the Cut It Out Middlesex Program. Continue reading District Attorney Ryan Hosts Cut It Out Training for Estheticians and Health Assistant Students from Medford Vocational Technical High School
City to launch inclusive selection process for new Chief; outgoing Chief David Fallon lauded in advance of previously announced retirement
SOMERVILLE, MA – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today that former Acting Chief of Police Charles Femino has agreed to serve as the Acting Chief of Police effective December 12, 2020, until a permanent replacement is found for departing Chief David Fallon, who announced his pending retirement in March.
Continue reading Former Acting Chief of Police Charles Femino to Serve as Acting Chief of Police effective December 12
By Arthur Moore
In case you have missed the latest episode of our city council try to save our landfill from pollution. Now they have this bright idea to ban plastic spoons and forks. Continue reading Saving Somerville One Fork at a Time
By William Tauro
It seems that the current mayor and his Favorite Developer/Former Alderman/Attorrney/Business Partner are at their dirty tricks again. This time the undynamic duo are taking their scams to another level on Broadway at the site of the former Boulter Plywood Company that’s located at the corner of Broadway and Mt vernon street in Somerville. Continue reading Letter from the Editor:Curtatone Administration’s Favoritism In Fake Developent Parking Control Signage Somerville Systemic Corruption at its Best!
The Rotary Club of Somerville, MA, Somerville Lions Club, Kiwanis Club of Somerville are doing a food drive for the local food pantries today! Continue reading Rotary Club of Somerville, Somerville Lions Club, Kiwanis Club of Somerville Annual Food Drive for Local Food Pantries Today!
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Continue reading Somerville Lions Club Santa Sleigh Of Cheer
Sunrise Caribbean Cuisine
Located at Assembly Square
76 Middlesex Ave, Somerville, MA 02145
(617)623-2992
Continue reading Sunrise Caribbean Cuisine Located at Assembly Square
In a year filled with lots of difficult and somber news, we wanted to share with you a lighthearted story about 3 Medford Police officers and a brand new baby, who entered the world in grand fashion! Continue reading Medford Police Officers Help Resident Deliver Baby at Home
Click on link below to read November 17th, 2020 The Somerville/Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online
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Joe Viglione’s Musical Thoughts
ALBUM: BLUE REUNION
ARTIST: JIM KNABLE AND THE RANDY BANDITS
The nine songs on the Blue Reunion from Jim Knable start off with “(I’m Not A) Bad Guy,” which sets the tone of good-time rocking’, picture Jim Croce going deep into the underground creating fun where it may not exist. On a long-player with concise folk/pop the first Continue reading Hotline to the Underground
Many Villens celebrating their birthdays this week in the Ville and square this week! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Madison Biagiotti, Mina Marko, Cheryl Moisan Valera, Jillian Gallivan, Shawna McMahon, Katheen McMahon Sullivan, John Poli JR. Nicole Callinan, Darlene Etienne, Chase Sacco, Tanya Suied McCann, Kim Connell, Ayden Resmini, Patricia Morrison Foley, Janelle Hamel, Cathy DelPonte, 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 Nicole Willard on her passing. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Nicole Willard
By William Tauro
Our sincere condolences thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Kenneth VanBuskirk on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Former Somerville 2017 Mayoral Candidate Kenneth VanBuskirk
Open Positions: 10 positions available
Term: 3 years
Availability: Immediate
The City of Somerville is currently seeking applicants for 10
open positions on the Somerville Commission for Women. The Commission works to ensure the equal status of women in educational, economic, political, health, legal, and social Continue reading Somerville Commission for Women Seeking Members
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Winter Hill Urban Renewal Plan, aerial view; Affordable Housing
In this issue: Continue reading Council Update: Affordable Housing Overlay, Winter Hill Urban Renewal, another pedestrian killed
UPCOMING EVENTS
Seniors & Veterans Box Lunch pick up – Wednesday, November 18th at 10:30. Ralph & Jenny Senior Center 9 New Washington Street. While we aren’t able to share lunch together we hope you can stop by for this fun treat! RSVP is a must; spaces are limited. To enjoy a box lunch please call Connie at 617-625-6600 ext. 2319. Continue reading Somerville COA Weekly Press & Organizational Updates & Information
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*Ask about our 24 Hour Emergency Service Programs
*Complete Sales, Service, And Installations For Heating and A/C Continue reading AMANDAS FUEL OIL
Naveo Credit Union raises over $300 for The
Naveo Credit Union employees dressed up in costumes on Friday, October 30 and raised over $300 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society during their Costumed for a Cure event. Naveo raised funds at their branches in a little over a week and then matched the total donation amount. Continue reading Leukemia & Lymphoma Society during their annual Costumed for a Cure event
By Bob Katzen
This was the first state budget in the COVID-19 era and most representatives participated virtually from their homes.
Continue reading A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE BUDGET “DEBATE”
By Bob Katzen
The House 143-14, approved and sent to the Senate an estimated $46 billion fiscal 2021 state budget that uses $1.5 billion from the state’s Rainy Day Fund to help cover expenses. The House added an estimated $27 million to the price tag of the original version of the budget drafted by the House Ways and Means Committee. Debate was on Tuesday and Thursday instead of the usual 4- or 5-day period it has taken in the past.
By Bob Katzen
The House 108-49, approved a budget amendment that would allow abortions after 24 weeks in the case of lethal fetal anomalies and lower the age from 18 to 16 that a minor can choose to have an abortion without parental or judicial consent. Continue reading LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES INCREASE ABORTION ACCESS
By Bob Katzen
The House 30-127, rejected an amendment that would have raised the tax rate on long term capital gains, dividends and interest income from 5 percent to 9 percent. Continue reading SOMERVILLE LAWMAKERS VOTE TO INCREASE SOME TAXES FROM 5 PERCENT TO 9 PERCENT
By Bob Katzen
The Senate approved and sent to the House a bill that would require a local board of health to provide the local agricultural commission with a copy of any of the board’s proposed regulations to farms and farmer’s markets. The commission would have 45 days to hold public hearings, review the proposed regulations and make recommendations to the board of health. Continue reading BOARDS OF HEALTH
By Bob Katzen
The Senate approved and sent to the House a bill creating a special commission to develop a comprehensive plan for promoting and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in 2026.
Continue reading CELEBRATE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
By Bob Katzen
The Senate approved and sent to the House a bill that sponsors say would modernize public accountancy and bring Massachusetts in line with the majority of states to protect licensed Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and consumers at the same time. Continue reading PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY
This very scared male was found tonight(11/14/20) in the area of Corinithian Rd. Continue reading Somerville Animal Control Update: FOUND DOG!! PLEASE SHARE!!
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, November 14, the 317th day of 2020 with 49 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:33 and sunset is @ 4:23. 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: 1832 – The first streetcar went into operation in New York City, NY. The vehicle was horse-drawn and had room for 30 people. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Our sincere condolences thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Salvatore J. Pino, SR. on his passing.
Continue reading Somerville Remembering Former Somerville Police Sargent Salvatore J. Pino, SR.
Our sincere condolences thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Howard T. “Howie” Winter on his passing. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Howard T. “Howie” Winter
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Billy,
You’re respect & honnor that u have shown for our veterans in our city …
Has affected me personally , I have not served in our military , Continue reading Somerville/Medford Speakup Line:Billy Tauro Has Cared & Supported Our Veterans & Seniors For Decades
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
Billy ….
As I see many mornings at powder house park ….
People sleeping in the rain & snow …
As I just saw this morning 2 very young kids & I believe there mother under a tarp …
I felt so ashamed that the mayor of Somerville has not done more for these people ….
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Speakup Line:Homelessness In Somerville Out of Control
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