We here at The Somerville Times wish everyone a happy and safe Memorial Day Weekend. Here’s looking forward to a fun summer season ahead.

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Less than a month away, it’s the Third East Somerville Reunion, set for Saturday, June 15, at the Somerville City Club, across from Holiday Inn on Innerbelt Road. Thanks to hard work and efforts put into this by Dan Rogovich and his small but dedicated bunch of helpers, it should be a great one once again for one and all. The last time was two years ago and well over 100 to 150 attendees showed up from all over the state and across the country. Lots of people who grew up in East Somerville have missed the last two but wanted to have a third. Some of us here at The Somerville Times are from East Somerville we will be there and have already reached out to others. A small group of “down backers” behind the Bucket who grew up there in the 60’s will all be there. They meet every four or so months to talk about old times and great times. Help make this a success. Go online to Facebook to check it out. Ask Dan what you can do to help. He is looking for the food, entertainment and just plain East Somerville fun.

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Celebrating their birthdays this week: Happy birthday to one of Somerville’s all-knowing political pundits, Mr. Feargal O’Toole. A great guy, we wish him the very best on this his birthday. Happy birthday to an old friend to everyone here in Somerville from East to Winter Hill and beyond, Vinny (Clue) Vicente. What a Somerville institution he is. Happy birthday to local Winter Hill resident Brian Roche, who is one of Boston’s top chefs. Happy birthday to Jim D’Amico of the C21 North East offices, soon to be 50. We wish Jim a happy birthday. Happy birthday to Scott Diamond, who grew up in West Somerville. A nice guy, we hope he has a great birthday as well. To those that are celebrating this week, and we didn’t post, again we wish you the best of birthdays.

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Are you fed up yet on the construction and downed bridges in this small city? It’s happening all at once, and it seems to be for not just a few weeks or months but mostly for a year. Somerville is not quite 4-square miles, with a population of 78K to 80K. Bridges from East to West are down and they are telling us up to one year. So far the only councilor who we see and hear is trying to do things to help is Mark Niedergang of Ward 5. He seems to be on top of every-thing. It’s election year, and people are beginning to get peed-off. If there ever was a time to defeat an incumbent this is the year, don’t you think? Our sources tell us the city is approaching $600M in debt. Just wait for your single family tax coming to $20k.

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The Committee to Elect Mary Marshall for Ward 3 School Committee is hosting her campaign kickoff fundraiser Wednesday, June 5, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at The Neighborhood Restaurant in Union Square. All are welcome to attend. You can find out more about Mary’s campaign platform by going to her website: MaryVMarshall.com.

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If any candidate is having a fundraiser or campaign kickoff let us know and we will add it to Newstalk. Good luck to all that pulled out papers to run for office. There is still time to go online to and check out who is running for what office at www.somervillema.gov. We need more candidates.

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Congratulations to Irene Bremis on the grand opening of her new company, Ibremis Realty Inc., located at 120 College Avenue. Irene has been around carrying on the tradition of her dad Jim Bremis. We wish Irene the best of success for many years to come.

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On Thursday, May 23, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission will hold its Conservation Project Talk and Tour of the Milk Row Cemetery. Barbara Mangum, Objects Conservator and President of the Somerville Museum, dressed in period clothing, will highlight the work her firm recently completed with the city’s Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds. Many markers and the Civil War monument were repaired, cleaned and reset in this compact burial ground. Founded in 1804 by Samuel Tufts, it sits on farmland that was once part of Charlestown. Light refreshments have been donated by Market Basket, a “Friend of the Cemetery.” Meet at the front gate at 439 Somerville Avenue. Heavy rain cancels the event.

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The Annual Special Olympics Event takes place on May 23 at Trum Field, 541 Broadway. Activities kick off at 9:00 a.m. and end at noon. Come out and enjoy the camaraderie while you cheer on and support our incredible special Olympic student-athletes. This is a free family event.

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Somerville High School is looking for 50 graduates from the Class of 1969 to participate in this year’s Class Day festivities. Class Day is a traditional celebration that honors graduates from 50 years past, this year’s graduating class, and the rising freshmen and senior classes. If you would like to participate in the Class of 2019 Class Day activities, please email Barbara Favaloro, SHS Main Office, Head Clerk (bfavaloro@k12.somerville.ma.us), or call 617-625-6600 x6110. Class Day will take place on Friday, May 31, beginning at 8:00 a.m. at Somerville High School.

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The Ryan Harrington Foundation hosts their 4th Aannual Just One Run 5K in memory of James “PJ” Pefine, on Sunday, June 2. The run begins at 10:00 a.m. and starts at the Blessing of the Bay Boathouse on Shore Drive in Somerville. The event includes a Kids’ Fun Run as well as a 5K Run/Walk. To learn how you can participate in and support this event, visit: http://www.ryanharringtonfoundation.org/just-one-run-in-memory-of-james-pj-pefine. For more information about the Ryan Harrington Foundation, visit www.ryanharringtonfoundation.org.

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Summer HONK 2019 and Somerville String Fest registration is now open. Students who want to continue making music over the summer can do so with these programs. For more info and to register, visit www.somerville.k12.ma.us/summermusic.

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The Somerville City Club manager Donny Johnson is looking all the time for new members to join the club, if you think you’d be interested give him a call at 617-623-9340. It’s a great local club for the residents of Somerville, and has been around now for over 40 years, their location on Innerbelt Road. Plenty of parking and a very nice hall for rent, some say the best deal in Somerville. Call the hall and ask for details at 617-623-9340.

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Are you retired and looking for part time work and experienced in sales? Give us call here at The Somerville Times we are looking for advertising telemarketers.