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Massachusetts public records requests are governed by the Massachusetts Public Records Law (M.G.L. Chapter 66, Section 10). Court records are filed and maintained by the Superior Court in each county.

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Somerville gets a C.

Middlesex County reflects Massachusetts's Public Records Law framework. Massachusetts has one of the weakest public records laws in the country: 10-business-day response, no real enforcement teeth, and the legislature exempts itself entirely. CORI rules block routine crim

Note: County-level grade from Middlesex County applies — no separate city grade yet computed for Somerville.
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Recent Massachusetts Court Cases

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BANKRUPTCY 1:26-mc-91170In Re Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings05/29/2026
BANKRUPTCY 1:26-mc-91202In Re Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings05/29/2026
CIVIL 1:26-cv-12425Bromander v. Broadcom Inc. et al05/29/2026
CRIMINAL 1:26-cr-10089-4USA v. Pineda Nunez et al.05/29/2026
BANKRUPTCY 1:26-mc-91271Blasket Renewable Investments LLC v. Kingdom of Spain05/29/2026
BANKRUPTCY 1:26-mc-91273USA v. Depena05/29/2026
BANKRUPTCY 1:26-mc-91274USA v. Soares05/29/2026
CIVIL 1:26-cv-12428Blidgen v. Town of Braintree et al05/29/2026
CIVIL 1:26-cv-11724Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. K & M Sales & Leasing, Inc.05/29/2026
CIVIL 1:26-cv-12426Larancuent v. Radaris, LLC05/29/2026
CIVIL 4:26-cv-40145Burrell et al v. City of Worcester et al05/29/2026
CRIMINAL 1:26-cr-10150-1USA v. Bickle05/29/2026
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Common Questions

Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Massachusetts. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.


Where do I find vital records in Barre?
To find vital records in Barre, MA (Worcester County), contact the Town of Barre Town Clerk at 40 West Street, Barre, MA 01005 (978-355-5004). Statewide vital records are at the Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/registry-of-vital-records-and-statistics. Births and deaths recorded since 1921 are at the state level; older records are at the local clerk. Certified copies cost $20 each. Only the registrant, immediate family, or legal representatives can obtain certified copies under M.G.L. c.46 §2A. Older records (75+ years) are open at the Massachusetts State Archives at https://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/. Sources: MA RVRS (https://www.mass.gov/orgs/registry-of-vital-records-and-statistics), MA Archives (https://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/).
🚔What's the source for arrest records in Holyoke?
Arrest records in Holyoke, MA (Hampden County) come primarily from the Holyoke Police Department at 138 Appleton Street, Holyoke, MA 01040 (413-322-6900). Massachusetts Public Records Law (M.G.L. c.66 §10) makes adult arrest reports public; submit a written records request. The Hampden County Sheriff's Department at https://www.hcsdmass.org/ maintains current inmate rosters. The Massachusetts iCORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) at https://www.mass.gov/cori provides statewide criminal history (subject's own record free; standard employer iCORI $25). Court charges tied to arrests are searchable at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-court-system. Sources: Holyoke PD (https://www.holyoke.org/police-staff/), MA iCORI (https://www.mass.gov/cori).
Is it possible to obtain a police report online?
In Worcester, MA (Worcester County), it IS possible to obtain a police report online for some cases. The Worcester Police Department Records Section at 9-11 Lincoln Square, Worcester, MA 01608 (508-799-8651) accepts requests in person, by mail, or via the City of Worcester records request system at https://www.worcesterma.gov/. Online ordering of accident reports is available through the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles for crashes involving an investigation. Massachusetts Public Records Law (M.G.L. c.66 §10) requires response within 10 business days. Standard fees: $5 for incident reports, $5-$10 for accident reports. Sources: Worcester PD (https://www.worcesterma.gov/police), MA Public Records (https://www.sec.state.ma.us/pre/preidx.htm).
🚔How do I find arrest records in Massachusetts?
To find arrest records in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Criminal History Systems Board iCORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) at https://www.mass.gov/cori provides statewide criminal history. Subjects can request their own record online for free; standard employer iCORI is $25, open-access (limited) is free. The MA Department of Correction inmate search at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-correction shows state prisoners. Local arrest reports come from the city/town police department; MA Public Records Law (M.G.L. c.66 §10) governs disclosure. Court charges tied to arrests are searchable at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-court-system. Sources: MA iCORI (https://www.mass.gov/cori), MA Courts (https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-court-system).
🏠How do I search property ownership in Massachusetts?
To search property ownership in Massachusetts, use the Massachusetts Land Records site at https://www.masslandrecords.com/, which provides free statewide deed and mortgage searches at all 21 county Registries of Deeds. The MassGIS Property Tax Parcels at https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massgis-data-property-tax-parcels provides statewide GIS-based ownership data. Each city/town Assessor maintains current ownership and assessed values; many post online (e.g., Boston at https://www.boston.gov/departments/assessing). Massachusetts Public Records Law (M.G.L. c.66 §10) makes deeds and assessments public. Recording fees average $155 first page; certified copies cost $1 per page plus $5 certification. Sources: MA Land Records (https://www.masslandrecords.com/), MassGIS (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massgis-data-property-tax-parcels).
📜Where do I look up probate records in Massachusetts?
To look up probate records in Massachusetts, contact the Probate and Family Court in the county where probate was opened. The MA Probate and Family Court directory is at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/probate-and-family-court. Major counties: Suffolk (Boston) at https://www.mass.gov/locations/suffolk-probate-and-family-court, Middlesex at https://www.mass.gov/locations/middlesex-probate-and-family-court, Worcester at https://www.mass.gov/locations/worcester-probate-and-family-court. Once a will is admitted to probate it becomes a public court record under M.G.L. c.66 §10. Online access is via Massachusetts Trial Court e-Access at https://www.masscourts.org/. Certified copies cost $5 first page, $1 each additional. Sources: MA Trial Court (https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-court-system), MA Probate and Family Court (https://www.mass.gov/orgs/probate-and-family-court).

📊 Public Data Sources for Somerville, MA

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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8

City of Somerville, MA
NameCity
CHARLES CONNOLLY SOMERVILLE
MARGARET NELSON SOMERVILLE
KAREN NEWBOLD SOMERVILLE
LOIS LEVINSKY SOMERVILLE
BONNIE COHEN SOMERVILLE
JULIE STEPANIAN SOMERVILLE
VISITING NURSE AT HIGHLAND, INC SOMERVILLE
DAVID OSLER SOMERVILLE

⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8

City of Somerville, MA
NameType
WINTER HILL NURSING HOME
SOMERVILLE · SKILLED NURSING FAC
1128a1
SUSAN BALOG
SOMERVILLE · IND- LIC HC SERV PRO
1128b4
TED CHODOCK
SOMERVILLE · NURSING FIRM
1128b4
ALBERT CHOW
SOMERVILLE · ACUPUNCTURIST
1128a2
JESSICA IPPEDICO
SOMERVILLE · COUNSELING CENTER
1128b4
ELLEN ITZKOWITZ
SOMERVILLE · NURSING PROFESSION
1128b4
ATHENA KARIPIDIS
SOMERVILLE · IND- LIC HC SERV PRO
1128b4
SANDRA KELLY
SOMERVILLE · SKILLED NURSING FAC
1128a3

🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8

City of Somerville, MA
EINOrganization
010766737 Ninos De Veracruz Mexico
Somerville
010814383 Somerville Open Studios Inc.
Somerville
010850218 The Joan Shafran and Ron Haimes Foundation Inc.
Somerville
020644268 Chabad of Medford Inc.
Somerville
030419636 Greengoat
Somerville
040821787 Openair Theater Inc.
Somerville
042077934 Henry David Thoreau Foundation Inc.
Somerville
042103853 Young Mens Christian Association Somerville
Somerville

🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 2

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Winter Hill Bank, FSB Somerville
Middlesex Federal Savings, F.A. Somerville

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