Newstalk for August 6

On August 6, 2008, in Uncategorized, by The News Staff

The Magoun Square Neighborhood Association and the Mass Executive Office of Transportation will conduct a neighborhood meeting to discuss the proposed Lowell Street MBTA Green Line Station. The meeting is tonight (August 6) at 6 p.m. at the VNA – 259 Lowell Street, third floor community room. All residents and business owners are invited. For more information call Joe Lynch at 617-623-0891 or email him at jplcorp2004@yahoo.com

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We hear that Torpedo Lady recently filed a ‚Äúrestraining order‚Äù against co-worker CW, and at the hearing on Monday the court/judge was dismayed that the Union wasn‚Äôt involved for either side ‚Äì we heard that the judge dismissed the case, saying the basis of complaint was unfounded. Has CW been out of work without pay (unjustifiably) going on a few weeks now? What‚Äôs going on down there at the DPW and with the Union?

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Last weeks fundraiser for State Representative candidate (correction – print and original online version of this accidentally omitted the word "candidate") Bob Trane was at PJ Ryan‚Äôs in Teele Square – attended by over 125 people from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. – lots of local residents from the district, both Medford and Somerville sides, were on hand to wish Bob the best and to donate to his campaign. Also present, without paying, was well-known Secular PDS member KB – you know that writer for the Farm Team ‚Äì who walked in, right past the ladies at the front table collecting donations. Apparently KB thought the event was FREE and didn‚Äôt realize it was a private party, or did he? He ignored the lady at the front table when she tried to get his attention, to pay and walked right by people to get to the rear of the place where the food was – we even saw him eat some food as well. Heck, he was there a long time for desert, talking to no one. Maybe he needs to learn some manners – when there is a political function going on, you might want to either bring your checkbook or just don‚Äôt go. Maybe he‚Äôs spying for those secret PDS‚Äôers (you know they have been known to hold secret meetings at secret places) – he was seen taking down notes, probably noting who was present – everyone in the place noticed what he was doing – we thought it was very humorous. Maybe he thought he was being a real reporter for the Farm Team or the Secular Progressives. It was a private affair meant to raise funds for Bob, but for KB – who has referred to us here at Newstalk as McCarthyists – thinks like all those Secular Progressives only one way ‚Äì their way ‚Äì it‚Äôs too bad, we know it‚Äôs not all 15 of them, just the ones that need to show manners. Some of us are wondering if the Farm Team will be announcing KB‚Äôs employment as a reporter, since he enjoys proclaiming himself to be so much (the Boston Globe has already denied his employment there vigorously when asked).

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Speaking of State Representative candidate (correction – print and original online version of this accidentally omitted the word "candidate") Bob Trane, he is in the process of opening his headquarters over in South Medford Square at 389 Main Street – lots of locals over there are obviously happy he‚Äôs running – we here at Newstalk are happy he is, just ask anyone of us that live in that district.

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Another good friend of ours and popular businessman John from John‚Äôs Auto Sales recently was in hospital for surgery this past Tuesday; we wish him well and a speedy recovery. Also recovering is John Williams – the father of that popular blonde parking control officer Mary Williams Killeran. John‚Äôs surgery was successful and he is on the mend.

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Was that the new Police Chief riding around the city with his mountain bike patrolling the streets? He has even been monitoring the police radio 24/7 and has been known to show up on calls unexpectedly all hours of the night and day. Keep up the good work chief.

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Happy Birthday greetings to popular Attorney Rich DiGirolamo, who was thrown a surprise party Sunday. Rich is one of the nicest guys in the city and truly loves Somerville. Also Happy Birthday to Anna Bounopane – owner of that new popular restaurant in Ball Square – Pescatore‚Äôs Italian Restaurant & Seafood Grille, which was recently voted by Boston Magazine, Best of Boston series. Also a special Happy Birthday to Kaitlin Norton on the 7th – celebrating her 14th birthday. Kaitlin has been enjoying her summer visiting with her father Jamie and grandparents Donald and Patricia.

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Still missing their dog! Please be on the lookout for a reddish brown dog – it‚Äôs about 36 lbs, medium-sized with big floppy ears – her name is Cleo. She is very scared and timid around humans and has been missing since July 27th from Cedar Street. If you see her, please call 978-697-6973 to get her returned to her owner.

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Nothing like moving into a neighborhood and trying to be King of the Hill! That‚Äôs what seems to be going on down in Union Square around Somerville Avenue and Bow Street – apparently a handful of new neighbors are disgruntled over a business that has been there for many, many years. Choices Nightclub, which has been there a long time without complaints, now has some new neighbors making rude and racist remarks about the clientele on certain nights ‚Äì we‚Äôre wondering if they‚Äôre trying to force an already existing business right out of business. The club has no outstanding violations and has always met all local and state requirements. The owner is a nice guy and has run a good business, he pays his taxes and obeys the law here in the city ‚Äì and he‚Äôs made it clear that he is not going away either.

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Don‚Äôt forget the Farmer‚Äôs Market going on every Saturday in Union Square – lots of fresh local farm produce – come and support Massachusetts‚Äôs farmers.