It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of retired Officer Brian Doherty. Officer Doherty passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024. He was 76 years old. Officer Doherty worked for the Medford Police Department for 32 years. He first joined the department on September 8, 1980. He retired from the Medford Police Department on June 30, 2012. Officer Brian Doherty is the father of Officer Derek Doherty. He is also uncle to Officer Patrick Doherty, brother to both Captain Alan Doherty (Ret.) and former Lieutenant Thomas Doherty and son to Officer Francis Patrick Doherty, all of the Medf ..read more

Lt. C. Darrel Richardson was promoted to the rank of Captain at the May 9th City Council meeting. Captain Richardson is a 22 year member of the Somerville Fire Department. (Newly promoted Captain C. Darrel Richardson is seen with Chief Charles Breen following his promotion ceremony at City Hall on May 9, 2024.) Photo courtesy of Somerville FD ..read more

Get the latest on the Spring Hill Sewer Separation project at a virtual community meeting on Wednesday, May 15, at 6 p.m. City staff will review progress made and present an overview of the work planned for this spring and summer. Featured updates include a review of recent sewer and drainage utility upgrades along Summer St. between School St. and Bow St., and a look ahead to streetscape improvements beginning later this spring on Central St. Learn more and register to attend at somervillema.gov/springhill ..read more

Hello Everyone, On May 9th marks Scott’s 30th anniversary of his passing.  Those of you that knew Scott, he was a very humble man.  This year Team Scott will be riding 77 miles in honor of my 77th birthday.  I will be joined by Billy Goodwin, Kevin Guinee and Henry Shelley. With all of your generous support through the years we have raised $475,000. My goal this year with your generous support is to raise $25,000. The MSUD Family Support Group, of which I am a Director, has made research a top priority. We hope in the not too distant future to have some promising news. I have n ..read more

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Another year another victory…… The boys in Red defeated the boys in Blue last night 6-2 in our annual guns and hoses hockey game. Special Thanks to all the players, families and fans who supported the event. With their help we were able to raise over $13,000 for the ongoing 24 hour care of retired Firefighter Roger Perez ..read more

Obituary WELLS, Florence E. (Celebrase) – Of Quincy formerly of Medford May 6, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Ordie “Marty” Wells. Loving mother of Teresa Amuzzini, Carol Wall and her husband Bob, Martin “Marty” Wells and his wife Salonge. Complete notice to follow. Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville, Thursday morning at 10:30, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Clement Church, Medford at 11:00. Visiting hours in the Funeral Home, Thursday morning May 9, 2024, from 8:30-10:30. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Oak Grove ..read more

By Bob Katzen “This new program is paramount for nurturing a thriving creative ecosystem across the commonwealth. This funding is a catalyst for innovation, offering the recipients the freedom to explore new ideas, take risks, and push the boundaries of their craft.” —Michael Bobbitt, Executive Director of Mass Cultural Council, announcing $1.9 million in $5,000 grants to 385 Massachusetts artists, culture bearers and creative practitioners from the fiscal year 2024 Grants for Creative Individuals. “These predatory for-profit schools harmed vulnerable students for their own financial gain, lea ..read more

By Bob Katzen The House gave initial approval to a bill making driving with an expired license a civil infraction. Current law classifies it as criminal and carries with it a fine up to $500. The bill would reduce the fine to $50 if the license has been expired for less than 90 days and $100 if the license is expired for 90 days or more. The legislation distinguishes an expired license from a revoked license or a driver who never possessed a license. “This legislation makes sense because sometimes people merely forget to renew their license,” said sponsor Rep. Chris Markey (D-Dartmouth). “Peop ..read more

By Bob Katzen The House gave initial approval to a bill that would mandate that insurance companies in the Bay State automatically provide residential owners with insurance for damage to home and property caused by a leak in a residential liquid fuel tank or home fuel supply lines. Each policy would provide this coverage and homeowners can either keep the coverage or opt out. Current law requires that companies make coverage available for owners but supporters say that while coverage is available, there are many documented cases of companies not making owners aware that the coverage is availab ..read more