First, we hear that Alderman Maryann Heuston is running for Registrar of Deeds then we hear she’s not and then we hear that she is definitely in the race for the seat held by Eugene Brune. She will be running along with local attorney and sister to the Mayor, Maria Curtatone. It’s for Southern Middlesex County Registrar of Deeds, which, in case you didn’t know, Middlesex County is the only county in the U.S. that has two Registrar of Deeds. Eugene Brune has served over 20 years as Registrar and leaves big shoes to fill, being such a popular guy. Either of these two women could do it.

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Last week someone posted a remark about a small brawl in Ball Square on New Year’s Eve, so we decided to check it out. There was a police call but by the time they got there nothing happened, so it didn’t make the crime log. We heard that the owner of the establishment in Ball Square who hosted a private party found himself trying to break up a fight between two patrons, and in the process found himself being the victim of more than a few people hitting him so bad we heard he was whisked away to a nearby hospital. Of course, this is all speculation, but three different sources said it happened and the owner of the establishment hasn’t been seen at all in Ball Square, so who knows!

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Thursday (this week), January 12, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the local Precinct Bar in Union Square, those rabble rousing Progressives Democrats here in the ‘Ville will be meeting to elect new officers and to establish an agenda and, they say, some surprises for the night. Now, we know that the PDS bloggers online wouldn’t advertise for us, since we are hardly on any of their web sites. You see, we like to think that we’re more progressive and open then they are. We wonder how many board members of SCATV and SCC will be present at the meeting? We are hoping, of course, that Marty gets re-elected as the head of the organization. We wish them well!

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Happy Birthday to the following here in the ‘Ville and from the ‘Ville: Popular sign man himself Dominick Silvestri Jr. of Magoun Square; a very nice young and smart lady  Theresa Rodriques of Winter Hill, Jim Ribeiro, a great ‘Villen who is still around but in Somerville with tress lately; a good painter and self employed Ted Skiba; and a good friend, Michelle Busler, a great real estate agent up in Townsend.

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Also big Happy Birthday to Somerville native and lifelong resident Jim Rogers from Winter Hill and also to his son Bill Rogers who both celebrate this week. Great guys and are also around the city. Also Mary Ann and Dennis Sinclair who are both celebrating their birthdays this week as well. We wish them all and to many other ‘Villens as well a great week on this their birthdays.

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To our very favorite Patrick Tauro son of our own Billy. We wish Patrick the very best this week on his birthday as he turns Eighteen years old.

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Congratulations to our good friends Tom Browne and Michelle Mulvena who are expecting a baby this coming April. They are a wonderful couple and we know they will make great parents.

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We encourage everyone to stop in and visit Dan Kallis, formerly of the old Dapper Dans at Assembly Square. He’s running the nice little coffee shop at the Armory at 191 Highland Avenue. The Armory Café is a nice place to drop in and relax for a few while reading our paper or going online to see The News. Dan runs a nice business and we need to encourage all local businesses like this which add to the city in a positive way. Besides, you never know who you might run into there. Our buddy Bob Publicover and David have been spotted there several times.

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Condolences to the family of Frank Zonghetti who passed away this week. Frank was a gentleman and also a brother of our good friend Ray Zonghetti. Frank will be sadly missed by all those that knew him.

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Was that Demo man spotted yelling at one of our Newstalkers recently at an event this past week? Seems he is still upset with us. We can’t figure out why he would be upset with us if we report something that happens?  Well, it’s a new year and maybe he will be a lot less frustrated this year. Who knows?

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Save the date of February 14 for the Council on Aging’s Annual Valentine’s Day Party that is being held this year at the Winter Hill Yacht Club located at 78 Foley Street behind the Assembly Square Mall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year’s event has a special treat as Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian and his Deputies will be cooking up a delicious home cooked recipe pasta dinner for the special occasion! So don’t miss out,call the Somerville Council on Aging for your reservations at 617 625-6600 x2300 and, of course, some of us here at Newstalk will be there serving the food and taking pictures as well!  Oh yea, and the cost is FREE!

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The Marine’s picture that someone left on the counter at the Winter Hill Post office is still there. They wish someone would recognize who it is and return it to the owner. It’s on the counter at the post office.

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Join The Bull and Bear, a “financial folk” band for a night of relevant and original music played live from the band’s most-recent album, Recession Sessions. The record highlights the major events of the current global financial crisis. Recently featured on National Public Radio’s “Morning Edition” segment, the band has continued to perform to bring light to effects of the recession on society. The show begins Thursday, January 12 at 7:30pm at popular Davis Square music venue and restaurant, Johnny D’s. Tickets are $15 at the door. All proceeds from the benefit including album sales will be donated in support of local non-profit, Somerville Homeless Coalition.