| Rumor has it that one of the remaining out of the city potential candidates for Chief of Police is just using Somerville as a stepping stone so he can become Chief of Police for his home city. We only hope that the mayor as well as the Board of Aldermen can see through this and ask enough questions so we don't have to go through this process every two years. | |
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Our sincere condolences to the Capuano Family on the passing of Rita Capuano this past weekend. Rita was a very nice lady and was seen all over, very active over the years especially at Council of Aging events; she was the mother of Congressman Mike Capuano.
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Happy birthday to Dellio Sussi of Amelia's Restaurant who is celebrating his birthday all week long we hear. Drop by and say hello and wish him well, and if we do say so ourselves have something to eat, you will enjoy.
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Big Congratulations to Carrie and Mike Holland on the recent birth of their newest daughter Charlotte was born last month weighing in at 7lbs, 2oz, best wishes to them.
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Mayor Curtatone's annual boat cruise is coming up real soon on August 4; join him and many other Somerville residents enjoying Boston Harbor off Long Wharf. Call Bill Tauro at 617 293-2016 for tickets.
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The News is moving to Ball Square, this week and our new exclusive site will be up and running sometime this week as well. For those that missed the regular blogging and commenting on our site, you can now blog and join in, and share your view on all the issues going on here in the city. The site will allow everyone to see items not previously online such as Ms. Cam's Olio and 'Villens on the Town, the SCATV schedule and more. You can even download the entire paper as printed off our web site. We are going to be doing and upgrade as well over in Cambridge and look for us to break into Medford within a month as well.
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We've seen candidate for State Senator, Dave Carnevale, out in the streets of Somerville - in particular Winter Hill - and we hear he's getting a great reception. We know his opponent won't be knocking door to door now will she? We love to see a debate between the two of them, her and her 35 years as a career politician and him as a 25 year old first timer, out on the streets running on new ideas and new energy.
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Skyline Dry Cleaning in Ball Square finally opened after going through hoops to get their permits, they opened last Friday and the owners are so pleased that business has been very very good, they thank all those that have come in. Go to our front page for a coupon with a 25 percent off price. We need to support new business here in the city. We wish them well, especially since they are one of us now in Ball Square.
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Head over to the Washington Street Art Center at 321 Washington Street on August 7 for the opening reception of an exciting new art show, Stitched by Danielle Festa. The Washington Street Art Center houses Gallery 321; hosts studio space for more than twenty visual artists; and presents exhibitions, concerts, film series, and other art initiatives. The Center participates in Somerville Open Studios each May, and in an annual open studios and craft fair in December.
The Washington Street Art Center is between Union Square and Beacon Street; a five-minute walk from Union Square and a ten-minute walk from Harvard Square (two blocks from Beacon Street). The Center is near or on the following bus routes: 87, 83, 86, and 91. Parking is free and ample.
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Thirty-eight residents from Somerville are riding in the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge, the nation's most successful athletic fund raising event, to raise money for cancer research. This is a great event and we thank all the riders for their sacrifice and dedication.
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Redbones is firing up its portable smoker for a traditional Southern Pig Pickin' and fund raiser for The Somerville Homeless Coalition (SHC) on Monday, August 2 (rain date is August 9). The event takes place on Chester Street in front of the restaurant from 6 to 9 PM and features slow smoked pork pulled off the bone with all the fixin's. Tickets are $25.00 for adults and, this year, $5.00 for kids under 10 (last year - $10) for a family friendly evening out. Proceeds from ticket sales go to the SHC. Information available at 617.628.2200 and www.redbones.com.
The first Pig Pickin' was such a success that Redbones owners Robert Gregory & Caryn Whitney made it an annual event and fund raiser for the Somerville Homeless Coalition, a non profit with head quarters just steps away from Redbones. By adding the community component, the Pig Pickin' became closer to its Southern roots and social ritual. Pig Pickin's are frequently political or church gatherings in the South; they are always reason to come together, where ever there is space available, and spend hours smoking a pig until it's ready for the pickin' to begin.
Redbones custom made 'pig rig' will be fired up in front of the restaurant early Monday morning (August 2) and whole hogs will go on the spit for six to 10 hours of slow roasting. Folks are encouraged to stop by for look and everyone is invited to come later for pork picked off the bone, loins, butts, bellies and cracklin's plus sides of slaw, corn on the cob, greens, corn bread and watermelon and a choice of drinks including beer. For entertainment, there will be live music by The SAPS and other local bands.
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Our sincere condolences to the Capuano Family on the passing of Rita Capuano this past weekend. Rita was a very nice lady and was seen all over, very active over the years especially at Council of Aging events; she was the mother of Congressman Mike Capuano.
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Happy birthday to Dellio Sussi of Amelia's Restaurant who is celebrating his birthday all week long we hear. Drop by and say hello and wish him well, and if we do say so ourselves have something to eat, you will enjoy.
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Big Congratulations to Carrie and Mike Holland on the recent birth of their newest daughter Charlotte was born last month weighing in at 7lbs, 2oz, best wishes to them.
***************
Mayor Curtatone's annual boat cruise is coming up real soon on August 4; join him and many other Somerville residents enjoying Boston Harbor off Long Wharf. Call Bill Tauro at 617 293-2016 for tickets.
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The News is moving to Ball Square, this week and our new exclusive site will be up and running sometime this week as well. For those that missed the regular blogging and commenting on our site, you can now blog and join in, and share your view on all the issues going on here in the city. The site will allow everyone to see items not previously online such as Ms. Cam's Olio and 'Villens on the Town, the SCATV schedule and more. You can even download the entire paper as printed off our web site. We are going to be doing and upgrade as well over in Cambridge and look for us to break into Medford within a month as well.
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We've seen candidate for State Senator, Dave Carnevale, out in the streets of Somerville - in particular Winter Hill - and we hear he's getting a great reception. We know his opponent won't be knocking door to door now will she? We love to see a debate between the two of them, her and her 35 years as a career politician and him as a 25 year old first timer, out on the streets running on new ideas and new energy.
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Skyline Dry Cleaning in Ball Square finally opened after going through hoops to get their permits, they opened last Friday and the owners are so pleased that business has been very very good, they thank all those that have come in. Go to our front page for a coupon with a 25 percent off price. We need to support new business here in the city. We wish them well, especially since they are one of us now in Ball Square.
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Head over to the Washington Street Art Center at 321 Washington Street on August 7 for the opening reception of an exciting new art show, Stitched by Danielle Festa. The Washington Street Art Center houses Gallery 321; hosts studio space for more than twenty visual artists; and presents exhibitions, concerts, film series, and other art initiatives. The Center participates in Somerville Open Studios each May, and in an annual open studios and craft fair in December.
The Washington Street Art Center is between Union Square and Beacon Street; a five-minute walk from Union Square and a ten-minute walk from Harvard Square (two blocks from Beacon Street). The Center is near or on the following bus routes: 87, 83, 86, and 91. Parking is free and ample.
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Thirty-eight residents from Somerville are riding in the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge, the nation's most successful athletic fund raising event, to raise money for cancer research. This is a great event and we thank all the riders for their sacrifice and dedication.
***************
Redbones is firing up its portable smoker for a traditional Southern Pig Pickin' and fund raiser for The Somerville Homeless Coalition (SHC) on Monday, August 2 (rain date is August 9). The event takes place on Chester Street in front of the restaurant from 6 to 9 PM and features slow smoked pork pulled off the bone with all the fixin's. Tickets are $25.00 for adults and, this year, $5.00 for kids under 10 (last year - $10) for a family friendly evening out. Proceeds from ticket sales go to the SHC. Information available at 617.628.2200 and www.redbones.com.
The first Pig Pickin' was such a success that Redbones owners Robert Gregory & Caryn Whitney made it an annual event and fund raiser for the Somerville Homeless Coalition, a non profit with head quarters just steps away from Redbones. By adding the community component, the Pig Pickin' became closer to its Southern roots and social ritual. Pig Pickin's are frequently political or church gatherings in the South; they are always reason to come together, where ever there is space available, and spend hours smoking a pig until it's ready for the pickin' to begin.
Redbones custom made 'pig rig' will be fired up in front of the restaurant early Monday morning (August 2) and whole hogs will go on the spit for six to 10 hours of slow roasting. Folks are encouraged to stop by for look and everyone is invited to come later for pork picked off the bone, loins, butts, bellies and cracklin's plus sides of slaw, corn on the cob, greens, corn bread and watermelon and a choice of drinks including beer. For entertainment, there will be live music by The SAPS and other local bands.
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Why doesn't the city make it mandatory for ALL city employees to live in Somerville? If they don't want to live here replace them, from what I hear there are lots of people who need jobs these days and you can start them out at a lower salary and save the city some money at the same time. People who serve the city they live in show more interest in... See More it. Example, if a police officer lives in Belmont but works in Somerville he'll most likely ignore some things that happen when he's not on duty while he's driving home but if he lives here and he sees something he'll go the extra mile and do something about it because it will effect his city, neighborhood and possibly children.
Posted by: RC | July 21, 2010 at 10:15 AM
Skyline Dry Cleaning in Ball Square?!?! Are you kidding me! That tiny little Square that consists of five small blocks already has TWO dry cleaners and your letting in another one! Let's see you have two liquor stores, two hair salons, four breakfast spots and now THREE dry cleaners. That's why Ball Square is useless now, there's not enough ... See Morediversity in shopping establishments. You can argue that Davis has a lot of similar stores but let's remember the size of Davis compared to the size of Ball Sq. OMG!
Posted by: RC | July 21, 2010 at 10:16 AM
Skyline Dry Cleaning in Ball Square?!?! Are you kidding me! That tiny little Square that consists of five small blocks already has TWO dry cleaners and your letting in another one! Let's see you have two liquor stores, two hair salons, four breakfast spots and now THREE dry cleaners. That's why Ball Square is useless now, there's not enough diversity in shopping establishments. You can argue that Davis has a lot of similar stores but let's remember the size of Davis compared to the size of Ball Sq. OMG!
Posted by: RC | July 22, 2010 at 01:29 PM
OMB! Rebekah, is that you?
Posted by: Political Revolution | July 22, 2010 at 11:13 PM