Somerville has gained national recognition as an innovation hub, thanks to our local entrepreneurs and to smart growth technologies and companies who increasingly make Somerville their home.

With the city now poised for even more exciting growth and opportunity, Mayor Joseph Curtatone has established a new advisory committee that will take a broad approach to supporting innovation and entrepreneurship.

Authorities investigating the fatal shooting of a Malden teen in Somerville last week have placed the primary suspect in the case, Jonathan T. Perry, of Somerville, under arrest in Arlington.

By Charles Lane

The primary suspect in the Tuesday, August 29, shooting death of Tenzin Kunkhyen, 16, of Malden, at a Farragut Ave. residence was taken into custody by police in Arlington on Tuesday afternoon.

Jonathan T. Perry, 17, of Somerville was named by Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan as the primary suspect in the shooting last Thursday. According to reports, Perry was taken into custody without incident after being found hiding out at the Chestnut Manor apartments in Arlington.

Cindy Wilson and band will be performing at The Middle East Upstairs in Cambridge on Saturday, September 9. — Photo by Sean Dunn

By Jim Clark

After 40 some years of being one of the unmistakably signature voices of America’s preeminent party band of the 70s, 80s, and beyond, The B-52s, singer/songwriter Cindy Wilson is striking out on her own this year with a solo record and a tour to back it up.

The Somerville Chamber of Commerce Monthly Business After Hours takes place on Thursday, September 7, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., at Orleans, 65 Holland Street, Davis Square. Sponsored by Great Hill Dental. Hosted by Dana Iacopucci, Cubby Oil & Energy. RSVP with name(s) and affiliation(s) for you and your guest(s) to smackey@somervillechamber.org. No cover, excellent networking, free appetizers, business card drawing.

It’s fundraising time again for our favorite AM radio station that plays all those wonderful golden oldies.  Your donation is not tax deductible but will go towards running our favorite station on 740 AM and now 101.3 FM hosted by Bob Bittner. You can hear all the great music from 1930’s to the 1990’s. This kind of music is not available anywhere else. WJIB is the only station that plays the best music ever produced. Make a donation: send your check made out to WJIB at P.O. Box 308 in Bath, Maine 04530.

By Jim Clark

Police officers were dispatched to a Walnut St. location last Thursday on reports of a motor vehicle accident.

Upon arrival, the officers approached an unoccupied vehicle stopped in the middle of the street, which had damage to the passenger side front bumper.

Eagle Feathers #137– Fill the Boots

By Bob (Monty) Doherty

Since Labor Day of 1894, the first Monday in September has marked the annual tribute to the American worker. Its weekend celebration also observes the symbolic end of summer and the beginning of the new school year for kids and young adults.

On Friday, September 1, the Somerville Alibrandis captured their 8th consecutive YBL Championship with a dramatic come from behind game seven victory over the Brighton Braves at Saint Peter’s Field. Brian Tanguy (MVP) pitched the complete game for the Red Army, limiting the Braves to just two runs on four hits. Final score: Somerville Alibrandis 5, Brighton Braves 2.

The Youth-Police Walking Dialogues has come to a close this summer. Shout out to our Aldermen for joining our neighborhood walks in Wards 1-6 and for taking part in the conversation with the Somerville youths of The Center for Teen Empowerment, Inc. We also want to thank our community members for participating in dialogues involving issues and concerns. TE youths had the opportunity to listen to over 400 residents about community concerns and share their perspectives. To our TE Somerville youth, we hope you have a great school year and continue to be inspirations for police, youth & community unity.

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I met Lois Fiore at the Brickbottom Artist Building on the outskirts of Union Square. Fiore is a diminutive woman, who sports large glasses, and has the appearance of a retired academic. In fact, Fiore did work for the Nieman Foundation at Harvard University, in the roles of assistant to the curator and assistant editor. Fiore wanted to talk about an exhibit she curated and participated in at the Brickbottom Gallery titled Peace: Cutting Through the Turmoil.