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.

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With school starting I thought this poem by Susan Hankla would be germane.

Jonathan T. Perry

Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan announces that Jonathan T. Perry, 17 of Somerville has been located.  Perry was arrested on a warrant by Arlington police today without incident and will make a first appearance in Cambridge Juvenile Court.  It is unlikely that the arraignment will occur today.

Residents Invited to Join Mayor Joseph Curtatone Wednesday, September 6, for Important Announcement about the Future of Mobility and Safety on Somerville’s Streets

Join Mayor Joseph Curtatone Wednesday, September 6, at 9 a.m. in Union Square Plaza for an important announcement regarding the future of multi-modal mobility and safety in Somerville.

Arrests:
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Valerie Cadet, of 157 Washington St., Dorchester, August 30, 6:08 p.m., arrested at Mystic Ave. on warrant charges of larceny under $250 and conspiracy.