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The
Somerville Police Department will be hosting their 1st Golf Tournament,
hopefully the first of many, on Friday, September 25th at the Hillview
Country Club in North Reading. Money raised will benefit the
Massachusetts C.O.P.S. kids program. For more information, email
Detective Mario Oliveira, Chairman of the Golf Committee at
moliveira@police.somerville.ma.us or send in a $135.00 per player fee
or a $100.00 Sponsorship donation to: Somerville Police Detectives c/o
Mario Oliveira, Somerville Police Department, 220 Washington Street,
Somerville MA 02143.

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Last weeks Boston
Harbor cruise for Mayor Joe was pretty nice night out there on the calm
waters – enjoying the company of a few hundred Somerville residents.

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While
some were on the cruise, others from Somerville were jam-packed at the
Paul McCartney concert. Host Bob Publicover, along with the Norton's,
attended and had great seats on the field in front of the stage. Great
concert and great company. Bob recently had some tests done and it
appears he will be undergoing some operations very soon; we of course
wish him well and keep you posted.

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Some
might remember Ricky Hart of the Hart Family (10 brothers and sisters),
well Ricky and his wife Jamie just had their third child delivered –
this time it's a girl. Congratulations to Dick and Mary Hart – the
newborn's grandparents.

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Happy Birthday to
Kaitlin Norton, daughter of our own James Norton, who will be attending
Somerville High this year, all the way from England – she is 15 years
old. Also Happy Birthday to Lisa Marie Tauro, the daughter of our own
Bill Tauro – Lisa Marie turns 20, and we hear they might be planning a
huge party for her. Congratulations to both.

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Don't
forget the Somerville Lions "evening at Wonderland Park" on Thursday,
August 20th – only $35.00 pp, including a hot and cold buffet in the
clubhouse. The last night for greyhound racing here in Massachusetts.
Contact Billy Tauro, president at 617-290-2016 or mail checks to Gene
Brune, 25 Lowden Avenue, Somerville MA 02144 by the 17th of August.

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Last
week we asked if anyone recognized the literature that candidate Luis
Morales for Alderman at Large put out – we got several persons telling
us that it looks a lot like former 3 time loser and PDS Presidente M.
Martinez's literature – "For one Somerville." You know how we predicted
the endorsements for the 3 ward races ahead of time, well we again
predict they will meet in the small room at the VNA and vote to endorse
candidate Morales.

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Best wishes to Barry
Parsons of East Somerville, who has been in and out of the hospital,
he's not doing to well. His lovely wife Emily is holding down the fort
at home and well wishes to her and Barry are very much appreciated.
Barry is a nice guy and has lived here in Somerville and been active in
a lot of organizations up until lately.

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Our
old friend and popular Somerville Barber Tony Alibrandi just celebrated
20 years having his namesake baseball team, the Alibrandis, ball here
at Trum field last week. Tony and his wife Donna are probably the most
generous people here in Somerville; they constantly give support to his
team and other organizations here. We wish him another 20 years.

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There
is still a chance to contribute to the East Somerville Cookbook – the
deadline has been extended for online recipe submissions until this
Friday, August 14th – don't miss out, and share your recipe. Go to
http://www.eastsomervillemainstreets.org for more details.

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Project
MUM, an open-air dance party under McGrath Highway, is scheduled for
Saturday, Aug 29th. This year's event is an intergalactic space odyssey
featuring four hours of music, video mashups, and dance-offs. You won't
have to travel to a galaxy far, far away to find the best Saturday
night dance scene; this gritty urban space odyssey is only minutes away
from Union Square. Participants are encouraged to come in their best
space attire! Project MUM as an ArtsUnion Event presented by The
Somerville Arts Council and ARTSomerville. Go to
http://www.somervilleartscouncil.org for more details.