What’s going on up at Magoun Square? The city just spent millions doing over the entire square. New sidewalks, streets, and when it was done it looked really good – until the company that did the work did it wrong. We hear that Alderman Sean O’Donovan has been so upset over this being done to the residents and business owners he’s asked the administration to sue the company. The streets are a mess and the cost is more than just tearing things up and repaving. What about the five police officers standing there getting paid, the loss to businesses, and the pain of driving through? Hopefully, that company will pick up that bill. But when all is said and done what a huge stupid mistake for the residents of Somerville to go through. One wonders if this was Newton would they allow this to happen? There should be a penalty for these companies that do this. If they made a mistake then not only should they pick up the cost of doing it over but a fine by the city for the inconvenience to the businesses should be levied, and those funds should be given to the local businesses as compensation.

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So merrily along – the city is in the middle of budget time. No layoffs, which is always good, but we heard from some local SMEA union people who tell us that the city has refused now for seven years to negotiate a new contract. Maybe – just maybe – this is the year?

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Happy Birthday here in the ‘Ville to some of our fans: Former Editor and now Editor on the South Shore David R. Smith; Raymond Trant, former chairman of the Somerville License Board; well known and soon to be living back here in Ward 5 Attorney Mike Dwyer; popular political activist and local Suzanne Bremmer; Fire Department celebrity Patrick Sullivan III; former senator and all around nice guy Anthony Galluccio; great guy and local favorite Ricky Willette of the DPW; also best birthday wishes to Dave Bolger down at the Somerville housing authority. Dave has been at Mystic for a long time and is always helpful when folks need it most. Also, Happy birthday to one of Somerville’s favorite residents Donna Amenta. Finally – because we are running out of space – Happy Birthday to Steve Hurley.

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Happy wedding anniversary to our good friends Janet and David Flynn. They are a lovely couple. Janet “Belloste” Flynn is one of Somerville High School’s most popular teachers. Best wishes from The Somerville News for many more happy years to come.

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Congratulations to Gene Brune who, on the 22nd of June, will be installed as King Lion of The Somerville Lions. For information on attendance contact past King Lion Billy Tauro at wmtauro@aol.com before June 19.

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Our good friend and former Publisher Bob Publicover and his partner David LeBahn will be married this coming Sunday at the Arlington Street Church in Boston, with a reception held afterwards at the church. David and Bob are real nice guys and they are dedicated to each other. We, of course, wish them both a long and happy marriage. Bob, as many know, used to be the Publisher, Editor, and Chief Cook and Bottle Washer here at The News. We plan on having pictures next week from the ceremony.

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We made a mistake last week in the name of a person who passed away, it was Bill Morrissey not Bill Manning, although related they are not the same. To all of Bill Manning’s family and friends and especially his lovely wife Hazel we apologize for the many phone calls to the house.

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Big time congratulations to Theresa Rodrigues from Winter Hill who was married to Douglas Clark this past week. May they both live long and happily for many years to come. Theresa has always been a nice person and many of her friends and family are pleased for her and Douglas.

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Welcome back from open-heart surgery our good friend Dr. Bill Wood. He is back at the Davis Square Coffee Clautch, headed by Jimmy Campanuo over at Mr. Crepes in Davis Square every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Get well Dr. Wood. We hear he’s gone more moderate in his political views.

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Congratulations to SHS graduate Donald LeBlanc on the recent graduation ceremony. Donald’s grandpa is popular ‘Villen Bob McGowan.

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Happy 65th Wedding Anniversary to Tena (DeVelis) and Quinto Bussolari, lifelong Somerville residents. Quinto is a veteran of World War II, and a recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. At the family gathering were their four children, Norma Mahoney of Medford, James of Somerville, Michael of Medfield and Joanne Thomann of Saugus, their spouses, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A great time, we hear, was had by all.

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Somerville Council on Aging and the LGBT Liaison to the City of Somerville invite you to an Ice Cream Social on June 25 to help them plan future Inter-generational LGBT events with both the older community and the younger community. LGBT youth and allies high school to college-aged and older members in the LGBT community (55+) are invited to join in at this event. Council on Aging at 167 Holland Street, 2nd Floor. 3:00-4:30 p.m. RSVP: 617-625-6600 ext. 2316 or lheyison@somervillema.gov.

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Congratulations to one of Somerville’s newly opened businesses called Tayla’s Place located at 1242 Broadway in Somerville. They just opened their doors despite a recession and we applaud them. Talya’s place is a great little second hand/consignment shop that carries anything from Apple products to children’s clothes. They just recently opened and are looking for customers to sell their gold, silver, electronics, laptops, iPhones, iPads, etc. They also sell antique furniture from the 40s, 50s, and 60’s, as well as leather designer handbags, tools, cell phones, and not to mention the decor and service is impeccable. Run by the Susi family, David, Kelly and daughter Talya, they welcome you, the patrons of Somerville, with open arms.