Sick of the spend and tax-style legislators, we have? We need tax breaks and incentives for the private sector and our present State Senator doesn’t hear us. Senator Pat Jehlan has been a public employee, elected to office since the early 1970s, so naturally we ask, how can she empathize with private businesses?  We heard that she chose not to have the word “incumbent” next to her name in the primary, but she doesn’t have that choice on November 2. So if you’re happy with the status quo vote her but we have a choice with David Carnvale a newcomer who never ran for office, but her and her minions along with the Farm Team have stooped to calling names because he had the nerve to run against the Queen.

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One more thing, we suggest you go to YouTube and search Senator Pat Jehlen and listen to the video where it shows her talking about how she – in her own words – filled out her father’s application for his driver’s license renewal. A state senator admitting that she broke the law and laughing about it, kind of revealing of the fact that these politicians have become entitled and fear nothing – not even the  voters, hopefully this year we can send a message.

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We heard that those janitors that were laid off earlier this year are planning a protest at City Hall and a lawsuit against the city. Seems they’re mad about having a week pay deducted for a furlough, then the administration hires this new Police Chief giving him $20,000 more in pay, sources for the janitors tell us that they want the furlough money re-deposited into their pay checks.

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Federal Realty Investments Trust along with Mayor Joe Curtatone will be hosting the Third Annual Assembly Row Riverfest, this  Saturday, it starts at 4 p.m.,  entertainment, food and when the sun goes down fireworks on the river 7:45 p.m. Rain date is Sunday, go online to www.assemblysquare.com for more information.

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Happy Birthday to the smiling DPW guy, Philip “Phipp” Jeffres, this week – a great buy, barrel of laughs every time you see him, we wish him the best.

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Don’t forget, this Saturday in Union Square is the Annual Fluff Fest, from 3 p.m. To 7 p.m. in the plaza, event is free. Come and enjoy the story of how Fluff was invented right here in Somerville. Food, entertainment for everyone.

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An election is to be held on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 for the purpose of electing a member to the Somerville Retirement Board for a term that will commence on January 5, 2011 and end on January 5, 2014. Any member in service, or any person retired from the Somerville Retirement System, is eligible to be a candidate for this office and to vote in the election. Candidates may be nominated provided that they file with the Somerville Retirement Board’s Office a nomination paper containing the signatures and addresses of at least 20 members of the system. The nomination paper must be filed on or before 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2010. Nomination papers may be obtained at the Somerville Retirement Board’s Office, City Hall Annex, First Floor, 50 Evergreen Avenue, Somerville, Ma. 02145 from 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

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The Somerville Fire Department is beginning the Annual Inspection of all fire hydrants in the city. This procedure requires the flushing of water from the hydrants as well as a check of the mechanical operation of the hydrants. The inspection program will take approximately two weeks to complete. During the inspection, some sediment may be disturbed in the water mains causing rusty water at the taps in homes and business establishments. It is suggested that residents and business firms draw sufficient water for drinking and cooking. This rusty water condition is a temporary one, and will clear in a matter of a few hours. Although the water may appear dirty or discolored, it does not pose a health risk to city residents. The annual inspection of hydrants throughout the city is necessary to insure their proper operation during an emergency situation. The inspections will be conducted Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and in the evening, if needed, from 6:15 p.m. until 8:15 p.m. The testing will begin on Monday, September 27, 2010, and will be concluded by Saturday, October 9, 2010.
During this two-week period, all hydrants in the city will be tested. Anyone with questions regarding this procedure, may contact the Somerville Fire Department at (617) 623-1700 x 8120.

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On September 26^th Won-Buddhism Boston will be hosting their Third Annual “Won-Buddhist Korean Fair”. The fair will start at 10:00 am and last until 5:00pm. The purpose of this event is to encourage temple members to invite their friends to the Temple, encourage members of the community to visit for the first time and to increase the Temple’s visibility in the neighborhood. Rev. Hyunoh Kim is the lead organizer for this year’s fair. On this day, the Temple will celebrate Korean Culture and Buddhist traditions with a number of activities. There will be demonstrations of Korean arts and traditional Korean games for children. Korean food and drink will be served throughout the day and visitors can learn how to make Kim Chi: Korea’s famous spiced vegetable dish. In addition, Rev. Kim will be holding a Tea Ceremony and will be available to answer visitors’ questions regarding Won-Buddhism.

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The Healthy Visions Project of Northeastern University will be at the Central Library (79 Highland Avenue) on Monday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m. to promote healthy foods, healthy neighborhoods, and healthy people, and invite you to enter a poster contest. Use your creativity to design a poster that shows healthy food and healthy neighborhoods. Your poster should clearly promote good health through pictures, or words. Think about designing a poster that you can see hanging in your community. What would make people think about health and talk about it with friends and family? You do not have to attend this workshop to submit a poster. For an explanation of the contest rules and prizes, email L.Rosenfeld@neu.edu or call 617-373-2673.