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Ward
5 Alderman Sean O'Donovan is having a "Spring Fling"
celebration-fundraiser this Friday evening, the 27th, at the Dante Club
on Craigie Street from 6pm to 10pm, tickets are $25.00 – should be a
good turnout, as Sean has proven in the past on election year he can
attract a lot of fans and support.

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Veterans
Services Department Director Frank Senesi is still looking for
donations to help defray the cost of the Memorial Day Parade. He has
done a wonderful job here in Somerville since being appointed by Mayor
Joe. Every year the parade gets better and better and brings a lot of
pride to our city, please send any donation you can to "The City of
Somerville Parade and Memorial Restoration Fund" and mail to: The CSPF
Parade Committee, c/o The Somerville Veterans Services Department, 50
Evergreen Ave. Somerville MA 02145 or call Frank at 617 625-6600 x
4700.

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Cafe Lola is the new name of the
great coffee place across from East Cambridge Savings on Highland
Avenue. Lola Riveras has taken over the café and has some great ideas
for the future. We wish her well. Mention this note in Newstalk and get
a muffin for $1.00, they're the best around.

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Nice
to see our Friend and former Publisher Bob Publicover back as the emcee
on the Mayor's Report. He and Mayor Joe recently had the Police Chief
Anthony Holloway on as their guest and will soon be joined by the Fire
Chief and DPW Commissioner in the near future. Doesn't Bob look great,
since he put on a few pounds, he is the best.

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Don't forget to renew your dog license. You can be fined if your dog isn't licensed every year!

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Shout
out to Dave Bolger down at the Housing Authority who continues to help
people to find housing in a caring, professional way. We often hear
good things about how Dave treats his clients.

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Get
well wishes to City Assessor Dick Bressia – get back up and around
soon. Dick does a great job and Somerville is lucky to have such an
honest, experienced man in that job.

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Newly
elected Register of Probate Tara DeCristofaro is having a birthday
breakfast Saturday, April 4th at the Hilton Hotel in Burlington, cost
is $35.00 per person 9:30am. to 11:30am.

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And
finally our own Congressman Mike Capuano is having fundraiser at the
Hotel Marlowe on Monday, April 6th, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Great time
to come and talk to him about the stimulus money given by congress
lately. Mike is always a good listener and he has always been all about
service to his district.

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Somerville Pop
Warner at 66 Sycamore Street is seeking donations to help run their
programs for the nearly 300 kids here in Somerville from ages 5 to 15.
In these economic hard times, they are reaching out to the public for
more donations to keep the programs alive. Contact President Roger
Desrouchers for how you can help or want more information about the
programs they offer.

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The Somerville
Chamber of Commerce's next Business After Hours gathering on the first
Thursday of the month is coming up on April 2nd at The Burren in Davis
Sq. Great opportunity for local businesses to get to know one another
and networking at its best.

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Nice to see
that the Somerville Police Officer out of work due to and auto accident
in January is up and around raking and blowing his leaves around his
yard on one of the nice warm days last week – we are looking forward to
seeing him back to work soon!

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Funny how
several teenagers who were recently on the front page of the Farm Team
paper were accusing the Police Department of abuse, how is that they
found the Farm Team office and not the Somerville Police Station where
they could have filed the complaint directly – or was it a slow news
day at the Farm Team?

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Masonic Open
House is once again this coming Saturday from 9am to 3pm at 125
Highland Avenue "Rear" – two long time Masonic Lodges meet there and
both are very active lodges as well. They contribute to many local
charities and community programs. Ever wanted to know what Masons do
and what its all about – the public is welcomed this Saturday. King
Solomon's Lodge (just celebrated its 225th Anniversary) and Somerville
Lodge members will be on hand to answer your questions. Go up the
driveway to the large parking lot and then to the double doors. Any
male over the age of 18 is eligible to join.

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Enjoy
laughing with others who like to laugh! Socialize, uplift your spirits
and improve your health! Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. 11
a.m. till 12 noon at 6 William Street(Unity Church of God) $5 per
person or per family. Walter Ness leads group laughter exercises to
enhance the enjoyment of laughter and show the value of different ways
to laugh. For information go to www.SomervilleLaughterClub.com

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Finally,
our condolences to family and friends of Raymond Izzo, who was a school
department employee for over 38 years, he was a nice guy and will be
missed.