Tony Alibrandi, The Somerville News Person of the Week. ~Photo by Donald Norton

Meet Tony Alibrandi, if you don’t already know him! He’s a lifelong resident and in business in Somerville as a barber, taking over the shop his father had started many decades ago. Tony is more than just your friendly neighborhood barber. He’s the man who knows where the bodies are, so to speak. He knows more about Somerville than most, he could be the one to go to if you’ve just moved here and want to find out what Somerville is about. But Tony is probably one of the top five most generous people here in the ‘Ville. He’s sponsored a local softball team for many years, and it’s not unheard of to see that Tony has contributed to just about every sport here in Somerville that is geared towards young people, even to the young-at-heart adults.

A truly nice guy who is married to another local lifelong resident, Donna (Davis) Alibrandi. Together they have raised a son, John, who is well known throughout the city in his own right. Tony is just one nice guy, who always asks the right questions and if you ask for his opinion he is careful not to say the wrong thing. That must come from years of dealing with so many customers from different backgrounds. By the way, he’s also on the Board of Election Commissioners here in Somerville, which he is very happy to be a part of. Not only does he do a good job, but it’s a great place to be because he can’t attend political functions or contribute money to politicians. He’d rather give it to his local sports charities. We think Tony is not only a nice guy but, because of the many charitable things he does, it makes him a true Somerville native who loves this city in so many ways. We are proud to highlight Tony. Head up to his barber shop on Holland Street near Teele Square and drop in and say “Hi” to him and all the friendly guys that work with him as well. If you’re from here you probably already know what we mean. If not and you’re new to Somerville you really need to go and check it out for yourself and say “Hi” to Tony for us. Where else can you go for a haircut for $15 or less and get the dirt on what’s going on?