Did you know that our Web site has the full paper in an easy to download format?  Also on our web site we have the SCATV and City Cable listings and the Beacon Hill Report on how our legislators are voting.  And the link to the Somerville News Writers festival is on our site and you can register for this years exciting festival at the Somerville Armory on Nov. 13.

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The vote of the planning board to ok or deny Ocean State Job Lot the permit to open their store at the vacant Winter Hill Star is expected Sept. 2 at City Hall.

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Have you had enough this summer with NSTAR and its constant electrical outgages throughout the city? This just doesn’t end and its upsetting a lot of people and businesses as well. Long outages put seniors at risk. Alderman Sean O’Donovan who is chair of the Public Utilizes committee for the Alderman is holding a public hearing at City Hall Wednesday Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. and has demanded that NSTAR answer as to why this has been and ongoing problem here. This week alone Davis and Ball Square were out for 5 hours. Show up next week and make your voices heard.

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The monthly after hours Chamber of Commerce Business Social is upon us Thursday night from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Olde Magoun’s Saloon at 518 Medford St., all chamber members and local businesses are encouraged to attend and network.  This month’s meeting is sponsored by Moschella and the chairperson is Michelle Mulvena. Call the Chamber of Commerce for reservations at 617 -776-4100

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Some rumors floating around the city recently over speculation that IKEA has decided not to build here in Somerville and is backing out. We even heard a high rise building have decided to move on as well.   Seems as if these rumors will stay rumors: why would IKEA give the city a check last week for $100,000?

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Very Happy Birthday to a nice guy Mr. Tony Sillari, who turned 90 years old. His family, had a party from him at his home here in Somerville.  Mr. Sillari is a nice guy, who is the head of a great Somerville family, who has done a lot here in the Somerville community over the years; we wish him the best, stop in and give your regards at his store Winter Hill Liquor Mart on Temple and Broadway. Tell him happy birthday and you saw it here in the News.

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Also happy birthday to Steve Daylrimple of Steve’s and Son’s contractors, he is another nice Somerville guy – we see him all over the city.

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Happy 43rd Anniversary to our own Patricia and Donald Norton, today on Sept. 1. Forty-Three years ago in Columbia, South Carolina on a scorcher of a day, 109 degrees out, they were married. We wish them well and many more years.

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An old time Somerville resident, activist and war veteran, Dan Spinosa will be honored by the city and have a square named after him at the corner of Evergreen and Thurston Street. The event will be on September 11 with a reception at his house after by his children.

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Be on the look out for the Annual Greek Festival coming up September 10 to 12 at the Greek Church on Central Street, lots of fun, food and entertainment for everyone.

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Sad news last week long time Somerville resident and mother of former Registrar of Probate John Buonomo’s mother Ruth Marie passed away she was 79 years old and was an extremely nice lady who will be missed by those who knew her and she was known by a lot of residents. Our condolences to her family and friends.

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Somerville YMCA is currently accepting applications for school age child care ages 5 to 13 years old. For an application go to the Y at 101 Highland Avenue or call Jackie at 617 625-5050 for information, before space runs out.

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Somerville Adult evening school is starting up offering classes in many courses, classes will run from September 28 through the middle of December. Registration is Sept. 14, 16, 21 and 23, contact Sophia Carafotes, principal at 617 628-2594 or www.somerville.k12.ma.us/eveningschool.com. This year they hope to offer courses in Ballroom Dancing, YOGA, ethnic dancing, guitar and if you have anything you think might work, free to make the recommendation.

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At the last Board of Aldermen meeting Ward 5 Alderman Sean O’Donovan submitted an order that the Alderman begin now to look into the budget for next year, a lot of the Alderman agreed including Alderman Bill White.  We should all be aware that severe cuts will happen next year, with the economy the way it is and not seen to improve.

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Aldermen Sean O’Donovan, Dennis Sullivan, Jack Connolly, Walter Pero, Maryann Heuston, and Bill Roche have been working hard to campaign for Guy Glodis for State Auditor. Appears that Guy, the Sheriff of Worcester county is a front runner, he’s done a great job over in Worcester County as Sheriff, we think he would make a great State Auditor, remember on September 14 primary day.

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Also remember to support our friend Sal DiDominco who’s district only has two precincts here in Somerville (some of us wish he represented the entire city). He was just elected earlier this year in a special election and has to turn around and face another election in a matter of months. We  support Sal, in the short months he’s been there he’s done a great job for his constituents.

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The Somerville Youth & Recreation Foundation (SYRF) is hosting their first Texas Hold ’em Poker Fundraiser at the Dante Club on Saturday, October 16. The youth and recreation fouindation is a great community asset that raises money for a lot of great local activities including educational trips, employment and mentoring programs and special needs groups for Somerville kids.

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Welcome home to Army National Guard Sgt. Robert F. Monagle, who is returning to the U.S. after a deployment to Iraq in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom. Monagle, a military police officer, is a member of the 747th Military Police Company in Ware. He has served in the military for 10 years. Monagle is a 1980 graduate of St. Clement High School.

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Get those golf clubs out of the closet and join the Somerville Homeless Coalition for their 8th Annual Golf Tournament, sponsored by The Queally Waxman Group. This year’s tournament will be held at the Wayland Country Club on Sept. 10.  Golfers can check-in the day of the event at 12:30 p.m., followed by a barbeque-style lunch. Shotgun start will be at 1:30 p.m. The event will feature an 18-hole scramble, hole prizes, dinner reception, as well as a “Best of Day” awards ceremony. All proceeds will benefit the non-profit organization and the programs and services it provides to the homeless and near-homeless in Somerville and the Greater Boston area. The cost to participate is $125 per person or $500 for a four-person team. Participants can sign-up as an individual, or in two, three or four person groups. Event sponsorships are also available for businesses, starting at $150. A sponsorship guarantees the participating organization visibility to up to 144 golfers, exposure to visitors on the official SHC website, and mention in the newsletter and annual report. All sponsorships are eligible for a tax-deduction. To register for the event or purchase a sponsorship, visit the SHC website at www.shcinc.org or call Jen Merrill at (617) 623-6111.

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Also this week celebrating her birthday is Leigh Harkins-Haverty. Leigh is a life long resident and we wish her the best. She’s recently become engaged to Chris Gerow, Leighs a great person and a loyal friend, best to the both in their upcoming marriage.