Tonight at Sally O’Brien’s, 335 Somerville Ave.,  Alderman Ward 3 Rob McWatters, the “constituent service alderman,” will be holding a fundraiser. He’s very popular here in the city and we wouldn’t be surprised to see the place packed. We did hear he’s going to have some surprise guest of honor, the newly elected Middlesex District Attorney will be present. A nice person who is from Somerville and Ward 3.

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Well, Ball Square is going to miss having a local bank in the neighborhood. Winter Hill Bank has decided to close its branch there. All the personnel at the branch are to be reassigned throughout the other branches. We wish everyone at the Ball Square branch all the very best and thanks for being a great neighbor. Everyone in the Square will miss them.

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Now that the Somerville by Design has finished its assignment, we heard through a certain source that something big is coming to Winter Hill Star lot. Very soon, maybe in January. Get ready for a huge announcement by the Mayor’s Office.

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Katjana Ballantyne cordially invites you to a fundraiser reception to benefit her election committee and her commitment to continued progress in Ward 7. Wednesday November 19 from 6-8 p.m. at Sabur Restaurant, 212 Holland St, Somerville.

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The Board of Alderman will be addressing the assessment issue very soon. We heard that a substantial increase on residential properties here in the city is coming. One rumor was has an increase of 8-10%.

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There will be a fundraiser for Ward 1 Alderman Matt McLaughlin on Wednesday, December 10 at 6:00 p.m. at Casey’s Bar, 173 Broadway, Somerville. Matt’s another alderman who has been fighting hard for the people of East Somerville. Please attend and donate so that he can continue to represent the people.

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Another Alderman having a fundraiser who has been doing a good job representing the residents of Ward 5, Mark Niedergang, is having fundraiser. Thursday, December 4 at Daddy Jones in Magoun Sq., 525 Medford St. Mark’s special guest is our own very popular Congressman Mike Capuano. Cong. Mike is a former mayor of Somerville and some will remember he once served as Ward 5 alderman in the seventies.

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One alderman not having a fundraiser, but is busy being a new parent, is Ward 6 Alderman Rebekah Gerwitz. She, along with her husband Andrew Kuller, had a baby girl recently, by the name of Nina. We congratulate Rebekah on her new role as a parent. We wish her family well.

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The dedication of the renovated auditorium at Somerville High School took place this past Monday night. What a beautiful job they did. It has a brand new look. Just over 2.5 million was spent and hopefully this will last a long time. If only those walls could talk about years past.

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The Vinfen controversy on Central Street is on the road to being resolved shortly. They met again with some of the neighbors last week and will finalize their corrective measures at another neighborhood meeting at the Winter Hill School on December 2 at 630p.m.

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Congratulations to both Fire Captain William Fitzpatrick and fireman John Fitzgerald, who recently were presented with the Thomas Chetham Award by American legion Post 19 to the firefighter of the year. Last week the Board of Alderman recognized their efforts and also congratulated them on the award and for service to our community.

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Also, Congratulations to Somerville Police Officers Guerdy Legros and Timothy Nostrand, who were as well recognized by American Legion Post 19, presenting them with the Alexander McQuestion Award for demonstrating their dedication to the police service and residents of Somerville.

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It looks like NSTAR will be proposing a huge increase in their rates beginning shortly. Our question is why? Fuel charges are down at the gas pump, so why are all the electric companies increasing their rates?

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It’s that time again! Next Wave/Full Circle is selling beautiful 14” balsam wreaths with red velvet bows for just $15 apiece. All money raised through this annual fundraising event goes directly to fund student activities, field trips, and incentives for Next Wave’s and Full Circle’s reward system. Contact Agnes Gallant (agallant@k12.somerville.ma.us) to place your order, or if you have any questions about this fundraiser. Make checks payable to “Next Wave/Full Circle” and send c/o Agnes Gallant at Next Wave/Full Circle, 8 Bonair Street, Somerville MA 02145.

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Mayor Joseph Curtatone and Ward 6 Alderman Rebekah Gewirtz invite you to attend a Ward 6 ResiStat neighborhood meeting on Thurs., Nov. 20, at the Somerville Community Baptist Church at 31 College Ave. The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and topics will include discussions of neighborhood and citywide issues, as well as other City data. Please also join them before the meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. for refreshments and a chance to speak one-to-one with City officials.

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The Brown School Winter Concert will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Capuano School, 150 Glen Street, Somerville. The Brown School Winter Concert will feature performances by the Kindergarten-grade 3 general music classes, grade 3-6 string students, grade 5-6 band students, Junior Chorus, and Senior Chorus. Students will share what they have learned so far this year in their music classes. The Capuano Kindergarten Winter Concert is Friday, January 23, 2015, 9:15-10:00 a.m. at the Capuano School, 150 Glen Street, Somerville. The Capuano Kindergarten Winter Concert will celebrate the musical growth of students at the Capuano Early Childhood Center and will feature performances by all eight of the kindergarten classes.

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The next Somerville Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours is scheduled for Thursday, December 4, 2014, 5-7 p.m., at Center for the Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Somerville. Please join in at the Chamber’s special holiday Business After Hours. This is an excellent networking event featuring free appetizers and a free business card drawing with cash bar. Guests are welcome to bring unwrapped Toys for Local Children. Sponsored by Bonney Automotive and the Law Offices of Isaac M. Machado. Hosted by Somerville Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Chair Dana Iacopucci of Cubby Oil & Energy.