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VOL.1 NO.329-101 SOMERVILLE/MEDFORD MASS. Tuesday February 22nd, 2022
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SOMERVILLE/MEDFORD REMEMBERING DAVID C. FIGUEIREDO
bridge Catholic School care of his turtle, Snappy, 8:30-10:30 am. His mass
and furthered his educa- an watching sunsets with will follow at 11 a.m. and
tion at Wentworth In- his wife. be celebrated in Our Lady
stitute of Technology, of Good Voyage Church,
receiving his bachelor’s He is survived by his wife 142 Prospect St. Glouces-
degree in engineering. He Maria; step daughters ter and all attendees are
most recently was working Ashley Nunes and Kaitlin requested to wear masks.
for XP Power located in Marques; his son Matthew Burial will be in Calvary
Magnolia. Figueiredo and daughter Cemetery. Online con-
Alyssa Figueiredo; sisters dolences may be given at:
David enjoyed playing in Diane Fernandes and her http://www.greelyfuneral-
a band for many years. He husband Joe; niece Isabel home.com
was a beloved member of Fernandes and nephew
David C. Figueiredo, 51, David was born in Somer- the Portuguese communi- Robert Fernandes.
of Gloucester, husband ville, MA on July 11, 1970 ty, specifically, the D.E.S in
of Maria C. (Nunes) to proud parents of Jacinto Gloucester and the Impe- Visiting hours will be
Figueiredo, passed away Cabral and Maria Jose rio Mariense De Saugus. held in the Greely Funeral
at Lahey Medical Center Figueiredo. Some of his favorite ac- Home, 212 Washington St.
in Burlington after a brief tivities included riding his Gloucester on Thursday,
illness. He graduated from Cam- motorcycle, Bertha, taking February 24, 2022, from
SOMERVILLE/MEDFORD REMEMBERING CARMEN R. LEONE
Carmen R. Leone, 82, of Sandra Maxwell of Wilm- of Carmella Nunes and way (Powder House Sq.) www.cancer.org.
Somerville of Somerville, ington, Deborah Doran her husband Maurice of Somerville on Friday,
passed away on February and her husband Thomas Arlington, Lillian Chiaro- February 25th from 10AM
18, 2022, he was 82. of Reading and Mi- lanza of Somerville and -12Noon with a prayer
Born in Bonito, Italy he chael Leone and his wife the late Maria Vettese of service at 12 noon. Rela-
was the son of the late Paula of Lynn. Cherished Woburn and Julia O’Neil tives and friends invited to
Anna (Sarno) and Angelo grandfather of Robert L. of Somerville. Also sur- attend. Interment will be
Leone. Maxwell, III, Ashley and vived by many loving private.
Jared Doran, Michael S. nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, dona-
Beloved husband of the and Christopher P. Leone Calling Hours will be held tions in his name can be
late Aileen (Flynn) Le- and the late Brian James in the George L. Doherty made to the American
one. Devoted father of Maxwell. Dear brother Funeral Home, 855 Broad- Cancer Society at http://
SOMERVILLE/MEDFORD REMEMBERING MARCELIN OLIVIER
day February 17th at the Pardovani, Darius, Nar- to 7 PM.
Kaplan Family Hospice Affectionately nicknamed cise, Bonaparte, Carmin Services will conclude
House, in Danvers, MA at Kennen by his mother and Baptiste. with burial at Oak Grove
the age of 87. and all who loved him. He Funeral procession from Cemetery, Medford.
Born November, 23rd was truly devoted to his the George L. Doherty
1934 in Port au Prince, children, whom he Funeral Home, 855 Broad-
Haiti, he was the son of adored. His love for his way (Powder House Sq.)
the late Marcel and Mar- family was endless, espe- Saturday, February 26TH
got (Pardoviany) Olivier. cially for his grandchil- at 9 AM followed by a
Marcelin was a devoted dren and great-grandchil- funeral mass celebrated
family man of faith and dren. He will be missed by in St. Ann Church, 399
hard worker. He had a ca- all that knew him. Medford St., Somerville at
reer as an Health inspec- Survived by 5 children, 10 AM.
Marcelin Olivier of Med- tor in Haiti and later as an grandchildren, great Relatives and friends are
ford, MA passed away Commuter rail inspector grandchildren, nieces and invited.
peacefully with his fam- for the MBTA in Brook- nephews of the Olivier, Calling Hours Friday,
ily by his side on Thurs- line, Ma. Blemur, Raymond, February 25th from 3 PM
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DRIVER’S LICENSES FOR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS
Copntinued from front page
By Bob Katzen record of an applicant’s citizen- “The federal government must because I have serious concerns “I filed this bill to enable all
ship or immigration status. address the matter of those who about the message it sends, how residents, regardless of im-
The House 120-36, approved are here illegally and tackle the it will be enforced and whether migration status, to apply for
and sent to the Senate a bill that “In line with the 16 other states flow of illegal immigration into it will truly improve road safety a driver’s license so they can
would allow people who are that have passed laws offer- the country before we start giv- as its proponents have claimed,” get to work, take their children
unable to prove lawful presence ing standard licenses to those ing out government issued IDs said GOP Minority Leader to school and doctor appoint-
in the United States to apply for providing secure identifica- to undocumented individuals Brad Jones (R-North Read- ments and buy groceries,” said
a Massachusetts driver’s license tion documents, this carefully here illegally in Massachusetts. ing). “Making driver’s licenses Rep. Christine Barber (D-
by providing two documents. crafted public safety legislation It sends a wrong message to available to undocumented im- Somerville), another sponsor of
The first document is a valid will mean that all drivers using those who are going through migrants is unfair to those indi- the original bill.
unexpired foreign passport or our roads are identifiable, com- the intended process of legally viduals who have followed the
valid unexpired consular ID. petent and insured,” said Rep. immigrating to the country.” law to secure lawful presence “The idea that individuals can
Bill Straus (D-Mattapoisett), status or citizenship. I’m also cut in line and illegally enter the
The second is a valid non-Mas- House Chair of the Committee “The [bill] will make Massa- concerned that many individu- United States of America, then
sachusetts U.S. driver’s license, on Transportation. chusetts roads safer and more als who will now be eligible for be rewarded with the privilege
birth certificate, valid foreign accessible for all, ensuring all a license will instead continue of obtaining a Massachusetts
national ID card, valid foreign “I oppose this legislation as drivers have the same safety to drive without a license and driver’s license, shows yet
driver’s license or a marriage it creates an incentive and training, standardized identifi- without insurance, either be- again just how far left the state
certificate or divorce decree. encourages more illegal im- cation and insurance,” said Rep. cause they distrust the govern- Legislature has become,” said
The measure also provides that migration to Massachusetts by Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D-Pitts- ment and won’t come forward Massachusetts Republican Party
when processing an application allowing those who are un- field), sponsor of the original to apply or because they don’t Chairman Jim Lyons. “This new
for a Massachusetts license, documented and here illegally version of the measure. want to pay the added costs of law will only serve to encourage
the registry is prohibited from to get a driver’s license,” said carrying insurance.” more illegal immigration and
inquiring about or creating a Rep. Paul Frost (R-Auburn). “I could not support the bill make the problem much worse.”
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SOMERVILLE/MEDFORD REMEMBERING RUTH F. (HUCKINS) HOLMES
of Salem, formerly of Med- win Reid of Massachusetts Cheyenne. Dearest sister of devoted nurse who cared for
ford, passed away surround- and Adam Holmes and his Francis Huckins. Also sur- her patients for 52 years in
ed by the love of her family wife Tara Holmes of Mas- vived by many friends and various local hospitals and
on February 15, 2022. sachusetts. Loving Grand- extended family members. later at the Oxford Manor
Born in Winchester, she was mother of Malorie Jacobson A Funeral Mass will be Nursing Home in Haverhill.
the cherished daughter of and her husband Matthew, celebrated at St. Raphael It was her service and dedi-
the late Francis and Ruth KJ Minchew, Jacqueline Church, 512 High Street, cation that inspired all of her
Huckins and wife of the late Millerick and her husband Medford on Friday, Feb. granddaughters to become
James Holmes. Adam, Jana Holmes, Emilee 18th at 11AM. Relatives and registered nurses.
Frye and her husband Ryan, friends invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations
Devoted mother of James Gabrielle Rocheville, Sydney Burial at Oak Grove Cem- in Ruth’s name can be made
Holmes and his wife Debo- Rocheville, Hanna Holmes, etery will be held at a later to the Disabled American
RUTH’S OBITUARY rah Holmes of Georgia, Janis and Mason Holmes. Car- date. Veterans at http://www.dav.
Ruth F. (Huckins) Holmes, Reid and her husband Ed- ing great grandmother of Ruth was a caring and org
SOMERVILLE/MEDFORD REMEMBERING ARLINE C. ARDOLINO
Alexander (Andy) Ardolino, visits to the candy store on Judith McLaughlin from
Obituary: whom she married in 1968 Cape Cod. Arline recently Lynn. She is also survived
and helped raise his three retired after 35 years from by many loving nieces and
Arline C. Ardolino, age 78 daughters, Patricia, Chris- Harvard University Under- nephews.
of Somerville, passed away tine and Judith. Together grad Dining Services, where Funeral procession from the
peacefully, Thursday, Febru- they had three more chil- she received the Harvard George L. Doherty Funeral
ary 17, 2022 with her loving dren and thirteen grandchil- Hero’s Award and later, Mail Home, 855 Broadway (Pow-
family by her side, along dren. They enjoyed many Services in Accounts Pay- der House Sq.) Somerville,
with music by Anne Mur- family vacations, especially able. Prior to her 35 years Monday morning at 10am,
ray, Connie Francis and her summer vacations on Cape at Harvard, together with followed by a Funeral Mass
favorite catholic songs. Cod with family and MANY her husband, they owned in St. Raphael Church, at
Devoted daughter to the friends. Arline enjoyed and operated Handy Andy 11:00. Relatives and friends
Our sincere condolences,
late Howard and Eleanor yearly visits to Florida with Donuts in Somerville for invited.
thoughts and prayers go out
Girard, she was born on her sister Mary, and most fifteen years. Calling hours Sunday 3:00
to the family and friends of
July 28, 1943 in Somerville. recently her trip to Aruba Arline is survived by her – 6:00.
Arline C. Ardolino on her
Sister to Mary Matthews of with her son Andy. son Andrew and his wife Interment private.
passing.
Somerville, Rose Girard and Arline’s greatest joy was Tracey of Windham, NH, In lieu of flowers donations
her husband Robert of San her family, especially her her daughter and best may be made in Arline’s
Arline C. Ardolino was a
Fransisco, CA and the late thirteen grandchildren who friend, Jennifer Jones and memory to Beth Israel
wonderful person who will
John Girard of Norwich, VT. she enjoyed sleepovers, her husband Frank (Chip) Lahey Health at Home 1300
be sadly missed here in both
Arline was the beloved vacations, school and recre- from Burlington and her son Cummings Center, Beverly,
Somerville and Medford.
wife for 35 years to the late ational activities and many David from Somerville and MA 01915.
SOMERVILLE MEDFORD REMEMBERING CORNELIUS O’SULLIVAN
a longtime Medford the HP Hood Milk Co. neighborhood and was To leave a message of con-
resident passed away on He went on to work at always helping somebody. dolence visit http://www.
February 15th after a long Tufts University and then He had many friends in dellorusso.net
illness. He was 85. eventually with the Win- the area and many friends
chester School Depart- in the Ft. Lauderdale area
Cornelius was born and ment, where he worked where he spent his win-
raised in Bantry, County until his retirement. ters. He will be missed
Cork, Ireland on a farm greatly by his friends.
where he developed his Cornelius also owned
life-long love of animals. and operated O’Sullivan’s Services will be private
He came to this country Landscape Service for and a memorial mass will
as a young man in 1958. many years. Cornelius be said at a later date.
Cornelius O’Sullivan, His first job was with was well known in his
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SOMERVILLE/MEDFORD REMEMBERING FRANCISCA “FIFI” (FULA) FERREIRA
reira, of Somerville, passed and friend. She will be Fula and Henrique Fula. She in Saint Ann’s Church 399
away on Tuesday February missed by all who knew her. is also survived by many lov- Medford Street Somerville
15, 2022 at her home sur- Francisca was the beloved ing nieces and nephews. at 10 am. Entombment Holy
rounded by her family. She wife of the late Gabriel Family and friends are Cross Mausoleum, Malden.
was 94 years of age. Ferreira. She is the devoted kindly invited to gather and Please consider donations
mother of Nelson Ferreira share memories with the in memory of Francisca to
Born in Portugal, Francisca and his wife Genie. She is family on Saturday February St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital
was the daughter of the the cherished grandmother 19th in the Barile Family Fu- 501 St. Jude’s Place, Mem-
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SOMERVILLE SHOOTING INCIDENT, 2/15
opment. each other. Nor is the motive public safety, please call 911
Police learned that at least A short time later, a Med- for the incident determined for an immediate response.
two groups of males were in- ford Police Officer located at this time. Police Chief For non-emergency reports,
volved in a shooting incident the fleeing vehicle in Cam- Charles Femino stated he please call 617-625-1600 ext.
within the Mystic Housing bridge. Two of the four will be deploying additional 7226.
Development. A witness occupants fled; the Medford resources in the area and
Update Regarding Somer- provided a description of a Officer was able to detain would like to commend his The City of Somerville
ville Shooting Incident, vehicle that fled the scene; two others until Cambridge officers who demonstrated and Somerville Police are
February 15 a description was broad- Police arrived. The vehicle a calm and professional committed to keeping our
casted to surrounding police was determined to have manner throughout this community safe. We also
SOMERVILLE — On Tues- jurisdictions. Somerville been stolen in Boston. incident. understand that violent in-
day, February 15, 2022, at Police, along with the State Cambridge Police placed the cidents can be traumatizing
approximately 1:17 p.m., the Police conducted an exten- two individuals in custody Although we believe there and unsettling. If you need
Somerville Police Depart- sive search of the immedi- for Receiving Stolen Prop- is no ongoing threat to the someone to talk to or help
ment responded to numer- ate area. One firearm was erty who will be questioned immediate area, we ask accessing resources, please
ous 911 calls for multiple recovered. One individual regarding the Somerville residents to remain alert call the Trauma Response
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School and apprehended. individuals are known to is an immediate threat to
SOMERVILLE/ MEDFORD REMEMBERING SERVILIA REYES
74. cially her own grandchil- checo, Adrain Pacheco, Home., 855 Broadway
Born and raised in dren and great grandchil- Lucy Pacheco, Alejandro (Powder House Sq.)
Jayuya, Puerto Rico, she dren. If she wasn’t taking Pacheco, Lourdes Colon, Somerville, Friday Febru-
was the daughter of the care of children, you Carmen Barretto, Daisy ary 25th at 11AM.
late Geronimo DeJesus- could find her singing, Reyes, Ada Cruz, Betsy Relatives and friends are
Reyes and Claudina playing the guitar or the Rivera, Elsie Smith and invited.
Dominguez-Gonzales. guiro. She loved her para- Steven Smith. She was the Calling hours will be
keets, finches and caring loving grand mother of Friday morning from 9
Reyes, Servilia of Somer- Servilia came to the emi- for any injured pigeons. many grandchildren and AM to 11 AM. Services
ville, passed away at grated to U.S. as a young Servilia was a kind, and great grandchildren. will conclude with burial
Massachusetts General woman and started her gentle women to all. A Funeral Home service at Saint Paul Cemetery,
Hospital on Saturday Feb- own day care. She loved She was the beloved will be held in the George Arlington.
ruary 12th, 2022. She was to care for children, espe- mother of Haydee Pa- L. Doherty Funeral
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SOMERVILLE TRAFFIC BOARD PUBLIC HEARING ON
CENTRAL HILL PARKING CHANGES, FEBRUARY
and school staff on Central Hill, minute time limit will be enforced. February 24, 2022. Written testi-
near City Hall, Somerville High The hearing will be hosted on mony can be emailed to transporta- Persons with disabilities who need
School, and the Central Library. Zoom. To join online, go to somer- tion@somervillema.gov or mailed auxiliary aids and services for ef-
These changes were approved at villema.gov/trafficboard. To join by to: Mobility Division, ATTN: fective communication (i.e., CART,
the Somerville Traffic Commission phone, dial 646-558-8656 and enter Hearing, 93 Highland Avenue, ASL), written materials in alterna-
meeting on November 18, 2021 Meeting ID 895 8360 5004. The Somerville, MA 02143. tive formats, or reasonable modifi-
(Agenda Items 5a-d and 6). public hearing will be recorded and cations in policies and procedures
The public hearing will begin rebroadcast on GovTV (channel 13 Interpretation into Spanish, Por- in order to access the programs,
promptly at 6 p.m. The hearing will on RCN, channel 22 on Comcast) tuguese, Haitian Kreyol, or Nepali activities, and meetings of the City
The City of Somerville Traffic open with a brief presentation by and on the City’s YouTube channel, may be available upon advance of Somerville should please contact
Board will hold a virtual public City staff on the project history and youtube.com/SomervilleCityTV. request by contacting the Somer- Adrienne Pomeroy at 617-625-6600
hearing on Thursday, February objectives. Following the presenta- Viva Office of Immigrant Affairs at x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov.
24, 2022, regarding the one-year tion, members of the public will be Written testimony will also be somerviva@somervillema.gov or
parking-regulation changes for City invited to speak. The typical two- accepted until 4 p.m. on Thursday, calling 311 at 617-666-3311.
SOMERVILLE BICYCLE NETWORK PLANNING WORKSHOPS
The City is developing its first register in advance at somervil- Viva Office of Immigrant Affairs at
bicycle network plan to establish a lema.gov/bikenetwork. Spaces are Additional dates will be added to somerviva@somervillema.gov or
comprehensive network of streets limited. Please register for only one the website in the future, including calling 311 at 617-666-3311.
where people of all abilities will workshop. Current sessions include: dedicated sessions for parents and Persons with disabilities who need
feel comfortable and safe riding for residents age 65 or older. If you auxiliary aids and services for ef-
Virtual Workshop Series: Somer- their bikes throughout Somerville. Tuesday, February 22, 6-7:30 p.m. have questions, or if you’d like to fective communication (i.e., CART,
ville Bicycle Network Planning At these small-group workshops, Wednesday, February 23, 6-7:30 participate but a workshop is full, ASL), written materials in alterna-
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the attendees will take part in an in- p.m. (Held in Spanish) please contact Kate White, Com- tive formats, or reasonable modifi-
City of Somerville Mobility Divi- teractive mapping exercise to draw Thursday, February 24, 12-1:30 p.m. munity Outreach Coordinator, at cations in policies and procedures
sion invite you to participate in a potential routes and brainstorm Saturday, February 26, 10:30 a.m.- kwhite@somervillema.gov. in order to access the programs,
virtual workshop to help inform ways to build a connective network 12 p.m. Interpretation into Spanish, Por- activities, and meetings of the City
Somerville’s citywide bicycle net- across the entire city. Monday, February 28, 6-7:30 p.m. tuguese, Haitian Kreyol, or Nepali of Somerville should please contact
work plan. Wednesday, March 2, 4-5:30 p.m. may be available upon advance Adrienne Pomeroy at 617-625-6600
To participate in a workshop, please (For residents age 24 or younger) request by contacting the Somer- x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov.
SOMERVILLE FLOOD MITIGATION PLANNING MEETINGS
Water Quality Master Plan Com- improve water quality, and mitigate Plan. area and West Somerville) somerviva@somervillema.gov or
munity Meetings: combined sewer overflows. After calling 311 at 617-666-3311.
Help Somerville Plan for Flood years of modeling and evaluation, The proposed projects will be Each meeting will also be recorded
Mitigation the Engineering Division and its presented over the course of three and posted on the project website, Persons with disabilities who need
consultants have developed 30 meetings. Each meeting will focus along with surveys and additional auxiliary aids and services for ef-
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the projects that would address the on a different geographic area of opportunities to provide input. fective communication (i.e., CART,
City of Somerville Engineering root causes of flooding and prepare the city: To learn more and register for the ASL), written materials in alterna-
Division invite you to a series of Somerville for climate change. meetings, visit somervillema.gov/ tive formats, or reasonable modifi-
community meetings to discuss Now, the City is ready to present Wednesday, March 2, at 6 p.m.: drainageplan. cations in policies and procedures
flood mitigation in Somerville. these ideas and get feedback from Wards 2 and 3 (Union Square area) in order to access the programs,
the public. Community input will Wednesday, March 9, at 6 p.m.: Interpretation into Spanish, Por- activities, and meetings of the City
The City is developing a Citywide help identify preferred alternatives Wards 1 and 4 (East Somerville, tuguese, Haitian Kreyol, or Nepali of Somerville should please contact
Drainage and Water Quality Master and determine which of those 30 Winter Hill, and Ten Hills areas) may be available upon advance Adrienne Pomeroy at 617-625-6600
Plan, a collection of infrastructure projects are included in the final Wednesday, March 16, at 6 p.m.: request by contacting the Somer- x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov.
projects that will reduce flooding, Drainage and Water Quality Master Wards 5, 6, and 7 (Davis Square Viva Office of Immigrant Affairs at
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MAYOR BALLANTYNE ANNOUNCES PLAN TO
MAKE CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MORE INCLUSIVE
Work will focus on recruitment, phases, with the first phase community partners to expand ty members, as well as board and table participation across the city.
the appointment process, and focused on initial steps to stan- reach. Membership calls will also commission applicants, mem- Stay tuned for future updates on
barriers to serving on boards and dardize inclusion best practices be available in Spanish, Portu- bers, and staff about existing bar- our next steps as we work to put
commissions in the recruitment process for guese, Haitian Creole, Nepali, riers that may prevent residents equity and inclusion at the center
new appointments. In the inter- and, soon, Mandarin. from applying for a position or of our appointment process.
SOMERVILLE – In an effort to est of transparency and inclu- accepting an appointment. This
diversify the City’s boards and sion, all calls for any new board This approach prioritizes recruit- feedback will help inform future ###
commissions and provide equi- and commission members will ment for new appointments to phases of work to further expand
table opportunity for residents be distributed through a range of ensure boards and commissions outreach methods and address The City of Somerville does not
to participate, Mayor Katjana both public digital and tradi- can continue to do their critical identified barriers to participa- discriminate on the basis of race,
Ballantyne announced plans to tional non-digital methods, and work. Calls for new members tion. color, religion, age, national
address barriers to serving on applicants will be able to apply will be sent out while additional origin, disability or any other
Somerville’s boards and commis- online or offline, such as via mail, phases of the plan are being de- Following the recruitment phase, protected category. Auxiliary aids
sions through a comprehensive phone, or application drop-off. veloped. Residents will be able to the next phase of the plan will and services, written materials in
reevaluation process that will All openings will be publicized find open positions listed at the focus on standardizing the ap- alternative formats, and reason-
result in both amended and new for a minimum four-week ap- following locations: pointment process. In order to able modifications in policies
standard processes. plication period from the date do this, the City aims to work in and procedures will be provided
of announcement, and extended City-owned bulletin boards, partnership with our boards and to qualified applicants and em-
“There are so many ways for resi- as necessary. Unless professional Somerville Public Library commissions to establish a pro- ployees with disabilities free of
dents to get involved and help experience is required by City branches, and flyers posted in cess that prioritizes diversity and charge, upon request.
shape the future of Somerville, charter or ordinance, lived expe- other locations around the com- inclusion. Staff liaisons to Somer-
but for some, the process to join rience will be considered in the munity ville boards and commissions Persons with disabilities who
a board or commission or the lo- appointment process. Applicants The Be Somerville website, will be reaching out to interested need auxiliary aids and services
gistics of serving creates barriers will be supported in requesting somervillema.gov/besomerville current memberships to seek any for effective communication (i.e.,
that keep them from participat- accommodations as needed. In The City home page and social feedback or insights focusing on CART, ASL), written materials in
ing,” said Mayor Katjana Ballan- addition to broad promotion of media channels equity, inclusivity, efficiency, and alternative formats, or reasonable
tyne. “If we want to live up to our opportunities through the City’s City GovTV and EdTV local transparency. This feedback will modifications in policies and
values of equity and inclusivity, many communications chan- access TV be vital to ensuring this process procedures in order to access the
we need to break down those nels and five main languages, The City’s newsletter (subscribe considers the specific challenges programs, activities, and meet-
barriers so that our boards and membership calls will also be at somervillema.gov/newsletter) facing our current and future ings of the City of Somerville
commissions are representative promoted via additional City de- Announcements sent to local members. should please contact Adrienne
of the wonderful diversity in our partments, including the Racial media Pomeroy at 617-625-6600 x 2059
community.” and Social Justice Department The ultimate goal of this work or apomeroy@somervillema.gov.
and SomerViva Office of Im- Looking forward, the City will will be to implement long-term
The plan will be rolled out in migrant Affairs, and shared with collect feedback from communi- solutions to support more equi-
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REAL LIFE SOMERVILLE POLICE STORIES: ASSAULT
while he was in the cross- porting party who stated informed that a customer
walk, he was approached her juvenile daughter was engaged in an argument
by two juvenile males, attacked by a group of ju- with an employee. During
one of whom displayed venile females. The victim the argument, the em-
what appeared to be a toy suffered multiple injuries. ployee threw an object at
gun at him. the customer. The cus-
22007036: On 2/11/22 at tomer then damaged an
22007027: On 2/11/22 approximately 7:45 PM, office computer in retali-
at approximately 6:43 Somerville Police re- ation.
PM, Somerville Police sponded to a business in
Assault AM, Somerville Police responded to Pearl St & the area of Mystic Valley
responded to the area of Walnut St for report of a Pkwy & Boston Ave for
22006941: On 2/11/22 at Central St & Albion St af- past assault. Upon arrival, report of an assault. Upon
approximately 10:41 ter a victim reported that officers spoke with the re- arrival, officers wereThe Somerville/MedfordNews Weekly Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 13
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The Somerville Housing Au- The work is estimated to you must register with Anthony
thority invites sealed bids from cost $240,000.00 for 3 years Crespo at Tonyc@sha-web.
Vendors to supply and delivery $80,000.00 for 1 -year alternate org and leave a contact email
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Stoves to our Somerville, Sealed Bids will be received updates. If an email is received
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accordance with the documents
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THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL
step toward a true common visits, smoke and carbon mon- recycling and reduce litter. carbonated and non-carbonated
application and will have a sig- oxide alarm installations and Removing more bottles from beverages including tea, energy
nificant impact on hunger and fire safety presentations led by the municipal waste stream drinks, water, wine and hard
food insecurity in our state.” firefighters and service provid- saves cities and towns money, liquor.
—Jamie Klufts of the National ers. These grants help keep while allowing customers to get
Association of Social Work- seniors safe at home.” a little money back. Many of “We have a saying around the
ers – MA Chapter on the Baker — Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito the the containers covered by this halls of Pension Reserve Invest-
administration’s announcement Baker administration’s an- proposal didn’t even exist when ment Management (PRIM): ‘To
of its plan to allow low-income nouncement that 234 municipal I first lobbied for the Bottle Bill the extent PRIM is successful,
households the right to apply fire departments will receive 40 years ago. It’s time to move we are the taxpayers’ friend
for Supplemental Nutrition $1.8 million in grant fund- this law into the 21st century.” – not to mention the retirees’
Assistance Program (SNAP) ing to support fire education — Marc Draisen, executive di- friend.’”
benefits at the same time they programs for children and older rector of the Metropolitan Area —PRIM executive director
sign-up for MassHealth. adults across the state. Planning Council endorsing Michael Trotsky announcing
By Bob Katzen legislation that would raise the that in 2021 the fund which
“For eight years, the Senior “Modernizing the Bottle Bill per bottle deposit from 5 cents pays retirement benefits to state
“The [Baker] administration’s SAFE grant program has helped to include more containers is a to 10 cents and expand the employees and teachers grew by
announcement is an important provide older adults with home much-needed step to increase current law to cover additional $17.4 billion (20.1 percent).
SOMERVILLE/MEDFORD NEWS WEEKLY SPEAKUP LINE: WHY IS THE MIDDLESEX
SOUTH REGISTRY OF DEEDS STILL CLOSED?
Registry and there are bins at the interior Information on e-recording (a service avail- The registry will no longer notarize docu-
entrance for any complete packages to be able to attorney’s and title companies) and a ments.
dropped off. list of 3rd party vendors is available Here.
Copies of Documents and Plans
Drop-Off Recordings Fedex/UPS
The Registry will not provide paper copies
Customers/Couriers coming into the The Registry will accept delivery of packages of ANY documents or plans at the registry
registry will only be permitted to drop their addressed to the Registry. The Registry will office. All documents are available on http://
recording packages (documents, check, refuse any packages addressed to a third www.masslandrecords.com. If certified
return envelope) in the exterior box or in party in care of the Registry. copies are needed, please mail a request
the designated bins at the interior first floor and include a check for $1 per page and a
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News South Registry of Deeds: entrance of the building. “Both-Ways” Recordings stamped self-addressed envelope. For assis-
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EFFECTIVE JANUARY 5, 2022 Registry staff will not open or process (Registered and Recorded Land) – must in- department@sec.state.ma.us.
Why is the Middlesex South Registry of documents until the customer leaves. Cash clude separate checks for each department.
Deeds still closed? FOR THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC is not accepted. Recorded land documents Real Estate Closings
HEALTH AND STAFF SAFETY, THERE will be returned by mail (all packages must Plans with documents
One Curtatone out, one more to go! While WILL TEMPORARILY BE include a self-addressed stamped envelope). No real estate closings are permitted at the
the rest of the state is back to work everyday, Original registered land documents will be Documents should be included in the plans registry.
she is still on a two year paid vacation and NO PUBLIC ACCESS retained at the Registry once recorded as re- tube. Separate checks must be enclosed for
continuing riding on the Covid 19 coattails quired by statute. Recordings are processed the plans department and the document For all customer service requests please
on the taxpayer’s dime! TO THE REGISTRY FOR RESEARCH OR in the order they are received. recordings. email middlesexsouth@sec.state.ma.us
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MEDFORD BOARD OF HEALTH VOTES TO
LIFT INDOOR MASK MANDATE FOR PRIVATE BUSINESSES
Continued from front page
though performers have the with Medford’s strong vac- COVID-19 response where through multiple means,
ability to require proof of cination numbers —nearly mitigation efforts, like like vaccines, boosters and
vaccinations on a show-by- 90 percent of residents have mask-wearing, while still medication,” Mayor Breanna
show basis. Both orders will received at least one dose— recommended, no longer Lungo-Koehn said. “As I’ve
take effect at 12:01 a.m. on drove the Board’s decision requires a mandate be in said since the beginning,
February 16, 2022. to lift the mask and vac- place. our public health response
cine order. The Board’s vote will be driven by data which
The Board still advises came shortly after the State’s Protective measures such as has showed a steady decline
mask-wearing while indoors Department of Health eased vaccinations, booster shots in positive cases over the
for those who are at greater mask mandates statewide as and antiviral drugs, sig- last several weeks. I urge
(MEDFORD)—The Med- risk of developing severe of Tuesday. nificantly lessen the severe everyone to take whatever
ford Board of Health, citing infection. effects of the virus and precautions they deem ap-
a three week decrease in the “We’ve seen a dramatic while masks do provide an propriate and just because
City’s COVID-19 positivity Before voting today, the decrease in positive cases additional layer of protec- mask-wearing isn’t required,
rate, voted unanimously at Board examined state and in Medford, as well as tion, there are additional doesn’t mean that you have
its regular meeting on Feb- local COVID data which il- across the state,” Board of and proven effective ways to stop wearing one.”
ruary 15 to lift the indoor lustrated a sustained drop in Health Director MaryAnn of protecting the public, the
mask requirement for pri- positive cases. As of Febru- O’Connor said. “The data board members said. The next Board of Health
vate businesses. The Board ary 10, Medford’s percent is encouraging and shows meeting will be held on
of Health also voted to positivity rate is at 2.8 per- that with the steady rise of “We’ve been combatting Tuesday, March 15.
rescind the vaccination re- cent, down from just under vaccinations and expanded this virus for two years and
quirement for large-scale in- 14 percent this time last eligibility for booster shots, we now have the ability
door entertainment venues month. This metric, along we’ve reached a point in our to better protect ourselves
like the Chevalier Theatre,
REAL LIFE SOMERVILLE POLICE STORIES: ROBBERY
Robbery stated a man entered the described as a black man,
store and began to steal wearing a mask, black
22007496: On 2/14/22 multiple items. jacket, security badge and
at approximately 11:35 carrying handcuffs.
AM, Somerville Police When the employee
responded to a business confronted him, the
in Assembly Row for a man threw a tray at the
shoplifting. Upon arrival, employee then fled out
officers spoke with the of the store with stolen
reporting person who merchandise. He was
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An Invitation for Bids may be
obtained online at
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bids or from the City of
Somerville’s BidExpress landing
page https://www.bidexpress.com/
businesses/33100/home on or
after: Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
Sealed bids will be received at the
Purchasing Department, Somer-
ville City Hall, 93 Highland
Ave., Somerville, MA, 02143 or
via Bid Express until: 1:00pm on
Tuesday, September 21, 2021.
The City of Somerville reserves the
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REPRESENTATIVE BARBER’S DRIVER’S LICENSE BILL PASSES IN
LANDMARK HOUSE VOTE
“I am incredibly proud and participate in their community. status are at increased risk of
grateful for the tremendous and contracting the virus while tak-
persistent work of bill spon- “Passing the Work and Family ing public transit or carpooling
sors, advocates, and the Driving Mobility Act is one of the most with others while going to work.
Families Forward Coalition, important steps the state can A driver’s license would provide
along with leadership from take to improve road safety and all residents, regardless of im-
Speaker Mariano and Chairman ensure all residents feel safe and migration status, more reliable
Straus who were instrumental can access necessary services access to healthcare and health
in the passage of this bill,” said and health care,” said Represen- services, including COVID-19
Representative Christine Barber. tative Christine Barber. “This vaccinations and testing. With
“This has been a multi-year long bill will have an immediate im- the health of our whole com-
fight for immigrant justice. All pact on the lives and success of munity at risk, it is essential that
parents should be able to take immigrant families in our state.” everyone has access to medical
their children to the doctor, care.
safely and without fear of being This bill will benefit public
BOSTON– On February 16, The historic vote comes after a pulled over for driving without safety in the Commonwealth Being able to navigate your
2022 the Massachusetts House 17 year-long fight from advo- a license.” by ensuring more drivers on home safely is crucial for well-
of Representatives voted to cates, bill sponsors, and the the roads are properly trained, being. This legislation enables
pass bill H.4461 the Work and Driving Families Forward H.4461 would allow all qualified tested, and insured. With more all state residents to get from
Family Mobility Act, filed by Coalition to get this com- Massachusetts residents, regard- drivers on the road with insur- home to work safely and with-
Representative Christine Barber monsense bill across the finish less of immigration status, to ance, this will bring down the out unnecessary risk or fear.
of Somerville and Medford and line. If enacted, Massachusetts apply for standard Massachu- cost of auto insurance for all The bill passed the House of
Representative Tricia Farley- would join 16 other states who setts driver’s licenses using valid drivers. Representatives with a 120 – 36
Bouvier of Pittsfield, enabling have expanded access to driver’s documents. Driving is a key vote. It now goes to the Senate.
all state residents to apply for a licenses to immigrants without tool of economic mobility, and COVID-19 increases the ur-
standard MA driver’s license or status, including Connecticut having a driver’s license allows gency for passing this legisla-
identification card regardless of and Vermont. people to safely get to work, tion. Without access to driver’s
immigration status. drive their kids to school, and licenses, immigrants without
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