On Sunday,  the 10th anniversary of the September 11 events in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania, Somerville will remember those who lost lives or loved ones with a vigil walk into Davis Square as we do annually.

On The Silly Side by Jimmy Del Ponte

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The summer of 2011 is officially in the books. It was a busy summer in Somerville. Many city run activities kept the kids occupied. Older teens got jobs through the Mayor’s summer Jobs program. There were camps, concerts, and festivals. SomerStreets closed down stretches of busy roadways so we could enjoy entertainment and purchase food and crafts from local merchants. We saw a rise in bicycle riding throughout the city. We also got to enjoy The Sunsetters at various locations throughout the city. The Boston Bruins gave us a thrilling start to summer when they clinched the Stanley Cup on June 15. The Senior Picnic was a smash as usual with perfect weather.

September may be upon us, but lots of summertime fun can be had at the Saturday, September 10 SomerStreets event – Rolling on the Mystic. The festivities will take place from noon to 4 p.m. along Shore Drive.

Like the other SomerStreets events that have taken place this summer, the street will be closed to vehicular traffic and opened up for walking, biking and skating. Music, children’s activities and craft vendors all will be part of the mix, with the Mystic River set as the backdrop. Canoes will be available at the Blessing of the Bay Boathouse.

By Jim Clark

Loss Prevention personnel at the K-MART store on Middlesex Avenue got more than they bargained for when they detained an alleged shoplifter last Sunday, according to reports.

By Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone

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During the past month, a lot of our focus in Somerville has been placed on the delay of the Green Line project. Yet we do have some good news on the mass transit front: the MBTA is set to approve the contract for the construction of the new Orange Line station in Assembly Square at its October 5 board meeting.

Set your inner Brazilian free this Saturday at Brasileiro in Union Square.

By Cathleen Twardzik

If you enjoy, fantastic music, delectable food, a good soccer competition, and traditional dances, then make the trek to Brasileiro, which will hit Union Square on September 10 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.  A rain date of September 11 has been set.

The day will feature local businesses and artisans, all of who will sell their products to participants. Brasileiro will also celebrate Brazilian culture in the area directly surrounding Union Square.

Teens and cops find common ground by establishing open, trusting, and honest dialogue between them.

Thirteen Somerville youth and eleven new police officers gathered at the Somerville Youth Center on August 16 with the goal of breaking down the stereotypes each group has of the other and looking for ways to work together to increase community safety. The dialogue was a part of the final stages of training for the new officers, fresh from the Police Academy.

By Jim Clark

While investigating a case of taxi fare evasion last Monday, a Somerville police officer met with resistance from the alleged offender and was struck several times as he tried to subdue and restrain the suspect outside of his home on Broadway, police said.

Arrests:
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Colin Kiley, 30, of 48 Putnam St., August 29, 3:12 a.m., arrested at 137 Washington St. on a charge of operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor.

Vincent Distasio, 28, of 17 Crocker St., August 30, 12:43 a.m., arrested at Broadway on a charge of operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license.

– Photos by Emily Zilm, Matthew Modoono and  Alonso Nichols/Tufts University