Join with Mayor Joe Curtatone and the state legislative delegation Thursday evening, May 31, at the Argenziano School at 290 Washington Street to discuss the McCarthy Overpass. Should the state repair it or ground it? Which do you want?  The meeting will be held starting at 6 p.m. running through to 8p.m.This is a public hearing on the matter. Go and voice your opinion on what should happen.

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Don’t forget, rain or shine the City of Somerville will be hosting the first of five SomerStreets events, Sunday June 3. “Carnaval,” will take place  along Broadway (from Temple Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.) The SomerStreets program encourages active living, walkability, and community involvement by closing a section or sections of road within the City, and conducting programming along the route for residents of all ages. The event will be from noon-4 p.m. and include a motion parade from the East Branch Library (at noon), music and entertainment on 3 stages, Foss Fest, SomerPeople Multicultural celebration, food, arts & crafts, kids activities and much more. Get out and enjoy the day!

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Happy Birthday to one of our own favorite nurses and the mother of 10, Mary Hart. Also this week, Jessica O’Neil, who is known to be a party animal, is celebrating. Rita Azulay, who we hear turns 76 this week and doesn’t look a day over 50, is celebrating along with her grandson Charles Ryan Roche who turns 23 this week as well. Happy Birthday to Lewis Bacon aka “The Duck Man!” We wish him many quack-quacks this week. Another notable coming this week is a great guy and realtor, Mike Albano. Although he lives in Chelsea, he grew up here in East Somerville.  His father was Senator Sal Albano. A good friend who, although not from Somerville. is known by a lot of people here, Eugene Cappy Capobianco from Malden. He’s a great guy and is very busy these days.

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Our sincere condolences to the Larry Post family. Larry recently passed away this past week from a heart attack. He was a great guy, well known and it was a shock to his wife Susan Callahan Post, his brother Steve Post and, of course, his mother Kay. To his entire family and friends, we are deeply saddened by his loss and send our sympathy.

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Happy wedding anniversary to our good friends Richard and Lynn Barletta. They are a lovely couple and we wish them many more!

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Congratulations to Frank Senesi for another great job as the parade coordinator this past Sunday. The parade was well received throughout the route up to West Somerville. For complete pictures of the parade and some of the participants check out our web site.

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Again, our condolences to the family of former Cambridge Police Officer John “Sonny” Gentile aka “Mr. G.” Sonny was a great guy and father to our good friends State Police Sergeant Jack Gentile and Debbie Gentile McMahon. Sonny was well known here in the ‘Ville by many and will certainly be missed.

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We see that Guy Fiere, of the “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” fame, was here in the ‘Ville recently to check out Boston Burger in Davis Square. You can see his picture on Facebook along with two Somerville Police Officers. Were they on duty and recognized the famous car? Did they stop him and give him a ticket?

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Congratulations to local Sally Jean-Baptiste, who received a BA from Lasell College early this month.

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Speaking of congratulations, we wish the graduating class both at the High School and at St. Clements and wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors. Classes are getting smaller and smaller every year but the brightest of our educational system continue to shine and go on to make names and good lives for themselves.

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Good luck and a speedy recovery to our good friend Joe Dunne. Joe is a great guy and hurt his foot pretty bad while carrying his softball team to victory!

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The Somerville News is still looking to hire either a full time or part time advertising person here in Somerville. There is great potential for a student looking for summer job and can be a self starter, or for an elderly person who is retired and wants to stay active. Either way, contact Bobbie Toner at The News: 617 666-4010.

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Redbones 16th Annual Bike Party & Benefit for Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition (MassBike). New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) takes place Monday, June 4 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.(rain date June 11). Tickets are $15.00and  includes bicycle valet parking, a Redbones sandwich, soft drink or beer & a ticket for the prize drawing.   All tickets purchased on site. The Grand Prize, a custom made cargo bike, is being donated by returning lead sponsor, Alternative Needs Transportation (ANT).   Many additional sponsors donate awesome prizes for the drawing including amazing bikes, gear & lots of swag.  A long time leader in the local bike community, Redbones is the undisputed hub the night of the annual bike party.  Hundreds ride, walk, drive and take the T to celebrate cycling and support two bicycle advocacy groups – MassBike and NEMBA – at a block party outside, in front of the restaurant. The night includes food, drink, live music & an amazing opportunity to win prizes. Originally held during Bike Week in May, the party moved to June three years ago to benefit from warmer weather, additional daylight, and more cyclists on the road for the season. The June date has proved to be a popular choice, attracting more people and proceeds every year – each of the last two, over $11,000 was divided between MassBike and NEMBA.