Newstalk for Wednesday June 13th 2007

Other than in Ward 5 this year - maybe Ward 6 – it looks pretty quiet for the next round of municipal elections and it looks like it will be boring – thanks to Marty Martinez losing the special election.

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The “Alderman with a Table” is on the run again and will soon be on a corner close to you!  Yes, that’s right, Alderman at Large Dennis Sullivan will be traveling around the city this summer again in various locations setting up “outside” office hour table sessions.  We just hope he gets into the Teele and Ball Square areas this time around.  Speaking of Dennis, he’s having a fundraiser sort of campaign kickoff at Olde Magoun Saloon on Wednesday June 27th from 6 to 8.

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We knew Good Time Emporium was moving - we heard first they were moving to Natick along Route 9 - now we hear that maybe Brockton may win the notorious Entertainment Center.  We’re wondering what all the political candidates that run their functions out of there will do now that they might have to pay?

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The intersection in Union Square is still looking mighty bleak without the War Memorial statue in the middle of the sidewalk.  We wonder if the new renovations to the square will make any difference at all with the flow of traffic.

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No fun around the city this past week other then the usual rumor mill working in high gear - even had us convinced that there was going to be a 3rd candidate in the race for Mayor.  As soon as we heard the name we laughed and knew it wasn’t serious, hopefully we will all have some fun this election year.  Alderwoman Maryann Heuston is having a fundraiser in Boston hosted by Mayor Joe on Monday the 18th at Four Winds Bar & Grill, Boston.

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Kickoff Party for Mayor Joe at the Holiday Inn is tonight, Wednesday the 13th - everyone who is anyone will be there including some surprises we hear.  We’ll be there taking notes on who’s there and who isn’t – it’s doubtful we will be the only ones taking notes.

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Ward 4 Alderman Walter Pero wasn’t taking any chances this past week - he went to see Attorney Steve Glines and got Steve to sign his nomination papers - guess that means Steve isn’t running against him.  Good for Walter - we didn’t think he had it in him to do something like that.

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Congratulations to local “Realtor for life” Steve Bremis - he’s about to make the plunge into marriage once again - we wish him much luck and we hear they’re moving to Wakefield.  Steve Bremis is one of the famous Bremis family members that have been in business here in Somerville for over 50 years.

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John Buonomo didn’t disappoint anyone that attended his yearly function over in Cambridge last week - it was wall to wall with lots of local lawyers and politicians.  We estimated around 150 people in all.  One time mayoral hopeful Tony LaFuente was there and was quick to say he’s not running for anything this year and is going to enjoy his family and business.

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We love East Somerville over here at News Talk (some of us are from there and others still live there) and we’re excited about all the activity going on these days. There’s the walking tour of East Somerville today at 4 p.m., starting at 165 Broadway. And there is the East Somerville Summit at the Capuano School from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. June 19 sponsored by the Somerville Community Corporation (someone told us they were communists but we think they’re just nice liberals --- there’s a difference right?). It’s good to see a focus on East Somerville, it’s more than just a thru way for socialites from the ‘burbs to get to Boston ---- it’s an important part of our little town here.

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If all the aldermen were to fight, which one do you think would win? Our pick here is Tom Taylor. What about school committee?

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Make sure to catch the young authors of Books of Hope June 21 at Porter Square Books reading from their newest works.

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Ward 3 School Committee member Roberta Bauer is not running for reelection this year, leaving her seat open to anyone who wants a job with no power and no influence over how the schools actually work. News talk has not always been Roberta’s biggest fan but we give her credit for sacrificing her time for the community and putting herself out there instead of just ranting and raving on the sidelines like so many others do. Good luck in all your future endeavors Roberta!

Comments

[Ron Newman]

Good Times Ballard? Who's he?

[Tricky]

"the usual rumor mill working in high gear - even had us convinced that there was going to be a 3rd candidate in the race for Mayor. As soon as we heard the name we laughed and knew it wasn’t serious"

You know you guys are just going to invoke the wrath of a certain individual with quotes like this...in line with the website policy, I won't mention any names but her initials are Dr. Mrs. McC.

[Dr. Mrs. McCarthy]

"Four Winds Bar and Grill"??????? How appropriate!!!!

Speaking of fun-drainers, the Committee to Elect the Dowager Mayor of Cambriville will be throwing a fundraiser tonight at the 6:30 Bingo session in the Community Room at LSOP. Mrs. Gagliardi, Mrs. O'Leary, and Mr. Dubczeck will be hosting.

See you all there. Free samples of Ducolax will be handed out at the door.

Dr. Mrs. McCarthy

PS - Who the hell is this Brimmer chick anyways??????? Someone needs to cameraphone a picture of her to me. Running for Mayor. Indeed!!!!!!!!!!

[Ron Newman]

http://www.ase.tufts.edu/gdae/Participants2.html#Bremer

[Dr. Mrs. McCarthy]

Memo to Campaign Staff:

From: Dr. Mrs. McCarthy

Re: BlueFriends of McCarthy

Make sure that there are at least four of our "friends" posted outside the HI on Wash tonight. At $20 bucks cover at the door, there will be plenty of walkin around money left over for a good time to be had by all.

Please instruct our "friends" that no one is off limits. That includes the "BeachMaster".

[Fool on the Hill]

"Everyone who is anyone will be" at the "Kickoff Party for Mayor Joe at the Holiday Inn."

Well of course. As the Somerville News editorialized during the last election, the best announced candidate so far is Nobody. Nobody has kept his campaign promises. Nobody has brought honesty to Somerville government. Nobody has fixed the city's financial problems.

The anyones who need the mayor's favors will be at the Holliday Inn. The somebodies who understaand that Nobody will win will be staying home.

[The Mole]

One has to ask the question, Why is Heuston having a fundraiser in Boston for a local election? Could it be due to Joeycakes bringing in some always flowing developer, attorney and contractor free cash? Or could it be so Joeycakes can get his next installment?

Something that makes you want to think, Hmmmmm!!!

The Mole

[Dominic Santos]

In my sunny new home on the West Coast, I wish there was a publication like The Somerville News here.

[Dr. Mrs. McCarthy]

So do we Dominic, so do we.

Enjoy your sunny new home on the sunny West Coast.

All the Best,

Dr. Mrs. McCarthy

[jojowhite]

Hey I heard that Maria Curtatone has pulled papers to run against her brother/

[Ward 3 Voter]

Well well should we have a going away cake for Mrs Bauer for leaving the school committee after 10 years. no i don't think so she doesn't deserve one..

[Maria for School Committee]

I think Maria Curtatone should run for school committee in Ward 3. She has the knowledge and is well known and has kids of her own in school I think. She would be a very good candidate who would work hard for all the children in the community and she speaks a few different languages. It would give her an entry into elected office too so she could eventually move up maybe since she was interested before in being mayor senator etc. Time for a new face and thank you Roberta Baer for the excellent job you did and good luck. Your doing the right thing. Stay in there for a while and then either up or out. Thats the way it should be. Go for it Maria.

[William Hurst]

I missed the Mayor's fundraiser, was Deval there to show his support for the Mayor?

[Ward 3 Voter]

Hey William Hurst i was there and the governor didn't throw any support for anyone just he was supporting himself

[Ward 1 Voter]

Hey Ward 3 - if the Governor was headlining the mayor's fundraiser it's safe to say he's supporting him. Just like he was supporting Sen. Jehlen when he attended her fundraiser.

[Barney Fife]

Hey, any Cops get arrested in Laconia this weekend ? I'm sure some of the "brothers" will offer up some cheese!

[Deval Hearts Joe]

Ward 3:

You were there? I guess you missed the part where the Governor talked about how Joe had helped him fight for better transportation and healthcare and a better relationship between the state and cities and towns. I guess you missed the part where the Governor said "I need this man by my side" and hugged Joe.

Are you blind, deaf or just a liar?