Newstalk for January 20

On January 20, 2010, in Uncategorized, by The News Staff

Another special election coming up – seems like we are having a major run on "special elections" – this one to fill the vacant Senatorial seat that was held by Anthony Galluccio. We hear that former resident Mike Albano, son of former Senator Sal, is running. Mike is a small business owner in the Back Bay and has lived in Chelsea for several years and serves on the Planning Board there. We hear that Sal DiDominico, a current Everett Councilor and chief aide to Galluccio, is running. But still undecided is our own Maryann Heuston, who serves as Alderman in Ward 2 here. She is very popular and looks like she and Margie Decker, a City Councilor in Cambridge would be the only two women running so far. Time will tell, but there could be a huge selection of candidates running for the seat.

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Somerville was a far different place this past Election Day than it was in the Primary, apparently Martha took a week's vacation down south, we hear, and didn't bother to sit down and get the Curtatone organization in gear.

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Congratulations and best wishes to Anne Joyce who recently retired from the Somerville Employees Credit Union. Anne was the wife of former Alderman Billy Joyce who served for many years back in the late 60's and 70's. She's also the mother of Kenny Joyce, who served in Ward 2 as an Alderman as well. Anne has worked for the Credit Union for over 30 years, she will be missed by her many fans at the Credit Union and the city.

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We were the first to report the falling debris at the McGrath Highway overpass this past week, which saw a lot of the debris falling to the road below. The state has had their repair crews on site fixing it up.

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Good luck to Chief Holloway and his new job down in Clearwater, he did a great job here not only was the crime rate down, but morale at the department is very high. We wish him the best. We also Acting Chief Mike Cabral, who is a huge local favorite to get the job permanently, the best of luck as well.

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Well now that Jack Connolly is the President of the Board of Aldermen and Rebekah Gewirtz is the Vice President, we hear that they can't decide on anything – and it's only been a couple of weeks…

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Happy 80th birthday to our good friend Grace Ciampa! She celebrated the day with a party at the Mt Vernon restaurant with family and friends. We wish her many more!

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A get well soon goes out to the assistant director of parking and traffic, Larry Murphy who is out for a few days because of recent eye surgery. Larry is a great guy and we wish him a speedy recovery.

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Thinking about which school is right for your child? Or just interested in learning more about Somerville's public schools? This week, all Somerville elementary schools are open for tours on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (January 20-22) from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary; just stop by the schools that interest you.

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Redbones will be hosting Rum Tasting with Tony, Monday, January 25, 5 – 7 pm, tasting starts at 5:30, 55 Chester Street. Downtown Wine & Spirits' Tony Iamunno returns with rums for the first tasting of 2010.From the Berkshires to Brazil, islands in the Caribbean to India, 8 great rums for sipping & mixing to warm the winter.
Cost is $15.00 for the talk & eight 1/2 oz pours of rum. Complementary appetizers. Reservations not necessary but space is limited, so arrive at 5:00 to get your spot