Tonight, Wednesday, June 25, The Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, chaired by Alderman At Large Jack Connolly, will hold a public hearing beginning at 6:30 p.m. Questions submitted by members of the public will be answered by the four finalists for the position of Somerville Police Chief. The finalists include Somerville Deputy Chief Michael Cabral; Somerville Deputy Chief David Fallon; Manchester, NH Chief David Mara; and Hamden, CT Chief Thomas Wydra. The meeting will last approximately two hours and the resumes of the candidates have been posted on the city’s website. Attend or submit your questions to the candidates for the job.

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There will be some local fundraisers this week for candidate Craig Rourke who is running for State Representative for the seat held by Carl Sciortino who resigned earlier this year. The kickoff party/fundraiser is at the West 7 Bistro, 1137 Broadway, 7-9 p.m., this Thursday, June 26. The musical guest is Kemp Harris and the Scenario, along with comedian Paul D’Angelo. Appetizers and cash bar. For more information and RSVP go to info@craigrourke.org, and to find out more about Craig go to www.craigrourke.org.

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A Pancake Breakfast fundraiser will take place this Saturday, June 28, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the First Church Somerville UCC, 98 College Avenue. This is a great opportunity for newcomers to the OPENAIR Circus to meet others in the community and learn about the program and what to expect. It’s also a great opportunity for those who have taken part in the program in the past to reconnect while eating delicious food made by one of their board members. They’ll be serving pancakes (gluten free and regular), eggs, sausage, veggie patties, coffee and O.J. Tickets at the door will be $9 teen or adult (11 years old or older); $5 child (10 years old or younger); $25 family. For a limited time tickets can be ordered at a discount rate: $7 teen or adult (11 years old or older); $3 child (10 years old or younger); $20 family. This discount rate is only good until the end of classes on June 26.

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The Board of Alderman had their so called “Budget cut meeting” this past Monday night, and talk about a boring meeting. It appears all the puff and smoke about cutting and slicing never materialized, so either the mayor and his department heads did a fantastic job of explaining and accounting for every penny or plan or there were simply not enough votes to cut anything. Oh yes, they will tell you they did cut some stuff but we’re talking certain salaries on positions that were not filled or won’t be filled until a few weeks down the road. We’re disappointed, and if you’re up for a boring watch on TV channel 22 (City Cable Channel) bring some spiked coffee and kick back and relax. Nothing to see there. Even the position created for an individual ahead of time wasn’t talked about. Who knows, maybe the Board of Alderman regular meeting this Thursday night might be different when they have to vote as a whole body on the proposed budget. Let’s see, but don’t forget to bring something to keep you awake.

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Don’t forget, also having a fundraiser is Alderman Ward 5 Mark Niedergang this coming Sunday. A “Backyard Party and Fundraiser” at 29 Conwell Street is scheduled from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Join their family in the backyard for food, music and fun for everyone. Check out www.markniedergang.com for directions and more information, or contact Mary Regan at 617.838.7615 or mary4mn2014@gmail.com.

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Happy Birthday this week to some here in the Ville. Happy Birthday to Paul DiPasquale, a lifelong resident celebrating this week. He is the husband of Julie, a former School Board member from Ward 6. We wish a Happy Birthday to Jack Nicas, former Asst. Editor here who now is working for the Wall Street Journal. Joe Grafton, who was former head and founder of Somerville Local First is celebrating this week. A former writer for The News, Beecher Tuttle, is celebrating this week as well. And the very best wishes to our own Carmilla Toner, celebrating her birthday this week and she’s doing great out of the hospital and getting better. Soon to be out to have a nice breakfast later this week with some of us from The Times. Happy Birthday Cam. Best wishes and many more. FYI, her favorite breakfast is cake and ice cream.

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The East Somerville Reunion is coming up fast on July 12 at the Somerville City Club. Open to all who grew up in East Somerville in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. From all parts of East Somerville, Cross Street, the Avenues, Glen Park, Florence Street Park, Prescott School, Edgerly School, all areas. If you grew up there and want to reacquaint yourself with others from the same neighborhood, this is the party for you. Over 100 so far are going to attend. This will be a great event. Everyone that grew up in East Somerville will tell you, it was a special place in our city. Everyone knew everyone, no matter what corner you hung out on or park you grew up on down there. East Somerville had something special. The old-fashioned block parties that took place to the Old Broadway show. The event is free, you just have to be from East Somerville. There were sponsors that took care of the bill for the City Club and food.

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Watch local Somerville Real Estate Agent Denise Cosby of The Norton Groups’ documentary regarding her son Justin Cosby’s murder at Harvard University in May 2009. TVONE’S Fatal Attraction Series will premiere “Homicide At Harvard” Monday, June 30, 2014, 10:00 p.m. est. Also, keep up with Denise through her blogs at: www.survivingmurder1.com.