By Jim Clark

The brother of a man facing multiple charges relating to a shooting incident that took place on November 11 is reaching out in defense of his brother’s actions.

Jacques Dessin told The Somerville News that his brother, Santano Dessin, is being misrepresented in the media as having taken inappropriate action against those who were, in fact, attacking him. He insists that his brother was acting solely in self-defense.

A reminder to save the date for a benefit fundraiser for our good friend Rick Barletta to help support with his recovery from his horrific accident. He sustained permanent injuries in a near fatal motorcycle crash this past May. The benefit will help raise money to help with his care for him and his family. Rick is a very strong willed person and has what it takes to overcome this tragic situation. His Benefit will be held on Saturday, November 24, at the Winter Hill Yacht Club located at 78 Foley Street in Somerville (Assembly Square by the river) from 6 p.m. with a $20 cover charge, which will include admission, dancing, buffet, DJ, a cash bar and a raffle to help Rick and his family with the cost of his care as he heals and tries to get rolling again. Any donations for the raffle would be greatly appreciated. Please contact, Jeaneen Barletta, at jeanen.barletta@facebook.com or Billy Tauro at 617 293-2016 or wmtauro@bostonnewsgroup.com for more information.

By William Tauro

Somerville’s Mayor and the Board of Aldermen presented Former Mayor and soon to be retired Registrar of Deeds Gene Brune with a citation in honor of his many years in public service.

ACLU Executive Director Anthony D. Romero.

By Blake Maddux

On November 13, Tufts University hosted its 16th Annual Richard E. Snyder President’s Lecture Series event. The speaker was Anthony D. Romero.

By Jim Clark

Police were called to the corner of Beacon and Dickinson last Thursday on a report of an assault and battery.

Arriving officers spoke with the alleged victim who reportedly told them that after he had parked his car he crossed Beacon St. in the crosswalk, but then was suddenly surprised as a car stopped in the crosswalk and it’s driver, later identified as Junior Dornevil, 23, of Medford, exited the vehicle and began to physically assault him. The alleged victim reportedly said that Dornevil chest-bumped, pushed, and spat on him.

Mary Ellen Ford

Somerville Postal worker and longtime Somerville resident Mary Ellen Ford was spotted this past Sunday at halftime as the Patriots prevailed over the Indianapolis Colts, 59-24, at Gillette Stadium to win their fourth consecutive game in a row.

– William Tauro

Lynn Liccardo

Lynn Liccardo is a woman who is never at a loss for words. This New Jersey native, and resident of the Winter Hill section of Somerville, talks passionately of something many of us have not thought deeply about, namely Soap Operas.

Mayor Joseph Curtatone hosted his Second Annual Fall Reception and Wine Tasting event at The Armory on Highland Avenue last Wednesday evening. Good food, fine wine, jazz music and a full house of friends and supporters made it a spectacular evening for all to enjoy.

– William Tauro

Poet Adria Holmes

Poet Adria Holmes is a senior at Endicott College majoring in Creative Writing. She is a member of Spoken Bird, (the poetry slam club), and edits for the Endicott Review. She enjoys writing fiction, poetry, and song lyrics, and is currently the intern for New England Poetry Club.

Arrests:
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Joseph Dixon, 52, of 278 Powderhouse Blvd., November 13, 5:09 p.m., arrested at home on a warrant charge of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor.

Kwesi George, 21, November 13, 9:06 p.m., arrested at 20 Canal La. on charges of trespassing, abuse prevention order violation, larceny from a building, stalking in violation of a restraining order, witness intimidation, and misdemeanor breaking and entering.