By Jim Clark

A call came in to police last week that a shoplifting in progress was occurring at the Home Depot on Mystic Ave. involving multiple suspects.

Tufts University selected by Technical Advisory Committee as first choice for site use

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today that the Powderhouse Community School Technical Advisory Committee has submitted its final recommendations for redevelopment of the former K-8 public school site. The Committee recommended three of six proposals for consideration by the Mayor, with a proposal by Tufts University receiving the top recommendation of 80 percent group favorability. The Mayor plans to accept this recommendation.

Food accessibility was the staple ingredient at SCC’s community meeting held last Thursday at the Mystic Community Center. ~Photo by Douglas Yu

By Douglas Yu

In order to make the best use of the land resources, Somerville Community Corporation (SCC), cooperating with Somerville residents and other community organizations, led a free discussion about land use in a food access context. That is, how we can look at public, private, open, vacant and inhabited space in Somerville to make more healthy, convenient grocery options available.

Sean Sullivan’s pitching helped take the Somerville Alibrandis Baseball Club to victory in Monday night’s match-up against the Brighton Braves in game 1 of the semi-final series. – Photo by Harry Kane.

By Harry Kane

The Somerville Alibrandis Baseball Club sported army camouflage hats on Monday as they dominated over the Brighton Braves in the first game of the semi-finals.

The first two innings were a wash. The game picked-up in the top of the 3rd inning when Somerville pitcher Sean Sullivan walked a Brighton Braves batter. Following a sacrifice bunt, a runner advanced into scoring position. Next, Brighton Braves #11 knocked one past diving Somerville third baseman Marc DesRoches, and one runner scored for the Braves. A broken bat blooper to shortstop allowed another runner to score, after a sloppy throw to first base.

Former Mayor Brune publishes memoir
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Gene Brune is hoping you will soon be reading his book, The Spirit of Somerville.

By Elizabeth Sheeran

Former Mayor Gene Brune was born on the corner of Cedar Street and Highland Avenue in 1929 and has lived his entire life in Somerville. He had a long career in structural engineering, served six years as Ward Six alderman and was elected mayor in 1979, all while raising two daughters as a single parent. Leaving city hall after five terms in 1990, he served as Middlesex County Register of Deeds until his retirement earlier this year.

An artist’s rendering of the proposed development at 315 Broadway.

By Harry Kane

A concerned homeowner has filed an appeal against the decision of the Planning Board to approve the 53,000-square-foot building at 315 Broadway. Neighbors of the future residential and retail development understand that Somerville is growing, but some feel it’s too much, too fast, and too big.

The Somerville Boxing Club, the Somerville Recreation Dept., Mayor Curtatone and USA Boxing present Somerville Fight Night, Friday night, August 23 at Dilboy Stadium, Route 16, at 6 p.m. Rain date August 24. For ticket information call 617-764-3326. Last year at the first one there was a great turnout and a nice night of entertainment. Support the club and the good work they do for local kids.

By Jim Clark

A police officer was dispatched to a Pearl St. home last week on a reported past breaking and entering.

Upon arrival, the officer reportedly noticed two men sitting on the steps of the residence in question. They were subsequently asked to identify themselves.

A petition for a ballot question aimed at repealing the casino law that has led the city of Everett to approve plans for a casino at the site of the former Monsanto factory off Rt. 99 was filed last week.

Eagle Feathers #33 – Mary’s Lamb

By Bob (Monty) Doherty

If you were asked, “What do Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Sir Paul McCartney and McDonald’s have in common?” I don’t think the answer I’m looking for would readily come to your mind.  Ford was an automobile tycoon, Edison was an inventive genius with over 2,000 patents to his credit, McCartney is one of the surviving members of the legendary rock group, The Beatles, and McDonald’s is a multinational company that has flipped billions of burgers into hungry stomachs.