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Interesting
to look at the nomination papers for Alderman at Large – the only
candidate not an incumbent that is running one of the four seats is
Luis A. Morales of 61 Shore Drive. Rumor around the city is that he
doesn't live here – but in Malden, or depending who is telling you –
maybe Stoneham or Wakefield. He is a business owner down in East
Somerville and we hear the Pastor of the Church at Central Street and
Broadway. Outside of the rumor of him not living here, it was
interesting to read his nomination papers to see who signed them – his
nomination papers looked like a who's who of the Somerville Community
Corporation as well as the PDS crowd. Wonder which of the four
incumbents they want to defeat – who has made them unhappy? Some
Notable signatures are Ward 6's Rebekah, State Rep. Denise Provost,
School Committee members Sweeting of Ward 3 and Paul Bockelman of Ward
6., former Alderman At Large and present SCC employee Helen Corrigan.

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Happy
Birthday to Former Mayor and Register of Deeds Eugene Brune – who is
celebrating the occasion this coming Sunday July 12th! Also our own
Billy Tauro (great photographer) is celebrating his birthday that falls
on the same date! Lots of birthday candles being lit and parties going
on in the 'Ville both here in the City and up North.

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Many
residents and shop keepers located on the lower Broadway are a bit
upset about the word on the streets that the recently opened Somerville
Police Substation in their area may be closing due to the budget cuts!
Many of the them agree that since the substation has opened, the crime
rate in that area has fallen to a minimum level!

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The
small but enthusiastic crowd at the SHS Auditorium to hear the Navy
Band and the USO singers was treated to an entertaining evening of
music and patriotic sing along. Thanks again this year to Mayor Joe and
his able and ready Veterans Service Director Frank Senesi for doing a
great job.

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Somerville High class of
1959 will be celebrating its 50th Class Reunion on November 7th 2009,
at the Holiday Inn, Somerville. Please contact Mary (Capobianco)
Oliveira at 617 623-8881 or 781-475-0938.

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Well-known
and life-long resident Bobby McGowan has been in and out of the
hospital recently, he's a great guy always has a smile and something
nice to say about everyone. We hope he is feeling better and will be
back in the Square soon.

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Speaking about
who has been ill lately, our own Bob Publicover has been undergoing a
lot of tests lately, but he's doing fine and since he gained all that
weight he's very pleased with himself. Bob is a great guy; you can see
him up at the Café Lola on Highland Avenue near Cedar Street, which is
his favorite hangout, especially since the new owners took over.

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Soon
to arrive from England are Corey and Kaitlin Norton, school is out over
there on base and although Corey will be going back after a few weeks,
there is talk that Kaitlin might attend Somerville High School. Corey
& Kaitlin are the children of our own Jamie Norton, they're coming
here to celebrate their birthdays and to visit.

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Current
King Lion, Billy Tauro, is busy out there trying to get more
people/businesses to join the Lion's Club, if you're interested they
can always use some more good members.

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On
Wednesday, July 8th at 6:30pm at the Argenziano School (290 Washington
St.), elected officials and the Office of Strategic Planning and
Community Development (OSPCD) will be holding a community meeting to
discuss different approaches to improving Union Square's transportation
infrastructure and traffic flow in preparation for long-term
redevelopment under the square's new zoning regulations. All interested
individuals are encouraged to attend the meeting.

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On
July 9th and 23rd from 6 pm to 7:30 pm, ArtsUnion Ethnic Market Tours
will be visiting three markets on each day. Whether you're looking for
exotic, hard-to-find items or simply want to learn more about the
cultural and culinary diversity of Union Square, this tour is for you.
Tours are free but participants are encouraged to buy items at the
stores. To sign up, email: stephanie.scherpf@gmail.com or call
617-625-6600, x2985.