Alibrandis ace pitcher Andrew Babb burns one into the plate in game three of the series match up with the Medford Maddogs. - Photo by Harry Kane

By Harry Kane

Game three of the series between Somerville and Medford began with Bernie Driscol’s walk to first base. This gave David Scioli some impetus to drill an RBI double into center field bringing in Bernie and making it 1-0 in favor of Alibrandis.

In the bottom of the first Medford struck back with multiple hits. In a matter of minutes the score was tied at one and the bases were loaded. Pitcher Andrew Babb dealt the pitch to the next Medford batter who lined the ball to the third baseman Sal Mendonca.  Sal missed the ball and a runner would score, but as the next Maddog runner rounded third base Mendonca redeemed himself by retrieving the ball and throwing out the base runner at home plate.

Poet Matthew Ganem writes the LYRICAL: “I’m a former resident that still hangouts in the city. I have a book coming out in the fall through Books of Hope  based in Somerville. The poem basically describes losing someone that was just with you and some of the stages of grief. Danny Nunes, James Slattery, Stephen Pacheco and Michael Sparks  were close friends that passed away and this is a piece dedicated to them. ”

Somerville Police are seeking to identify the suspect who robbed a woman early Tuesday morning.  Shortly before 8:00 a.m., a 25 year old Somerville woman was putting a bag in the back seat of her SUV on Lincoln St. at the corner of Lincoln Ave, when a male in his mid twenties approached her and ripped the Victim’s pocketbook form her right shoulder. The victim fought back but the assailant was able to get her handbag from her.  The suspect then fled easterly on Broadway toward Sullivan Square, Charlestown.

- Photo by William Tauro

By William Tauro

Somerville firefighters undergo pump operator training and pump service testing at the department’s fire station on Somerville Avenue early Tuesday morning.

Arrests:
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David Walsh-Sirianni, 20, of 80 Eustis St., August 16, 5:00 p.m., arrested at home on a charge of larceny.

Jessica Killeen, 26, of 173 Pearl St., August 16, 5:41 p.m., arrested at Cross St. on charges of conspiracy to violate drug law, drug possession to distribute, and drug violation near a school or park.

Somerville Cares About Prevention and Somerville Police Department will conduct compliance checks from September 2011 – February 2012 in Somerville
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From September 2011 to February 2012, members of Somerville Cares About Prevention (SCAP) and the Somerville Police Department will conduct compliance checks at all licensed alcohol outlets to determine the number of licensed outlets illegally selling alcohol to individuals under the age of 21.  Part of a series of annual programs geared at enforcing consequences of alcohol and drug use, particularly among minors, compliance checks work to ensure that Somerville is a safe, friendly community for all residents.

Mayor Curtatone and city staff to present findings at interactive community meeting
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On The Silly Side by Jimmy Del Ponte

This article first ran in the May 13, 2009 edition of The Somerville News.

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Before the recent arrival of Bono and U2 to play at the Somerville Theater, there was another monumental ground breaking concert held in the city. It was the summer of 1978 and the concert was held at Powder House Park.

It’s easy being green - on Route 16, that is. Come and join in the fun this Sunday, August 21.

By Cathleen Twardzik

Somerville will soon enjoy yet another SomerStreets celebration. Entitled Going Green on Route 16, the event takes place August 21 on Alewife Brook Parkway (Route 16) from Dilboy Field to Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge.

SomerStreets is the city’s Open Streets Initiative, which closes sections of roadways one Sunday per month to promote and support active living such as walking, biking, running, or dancing.

By William C. Shelton

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“Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat of day, nor gloom of night, stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.”

This is an inscription on New York’s main post office. It is as applicable to Somerville’s Parking Control Officers (PCOs) as to Postal Service personnel. But while many people warmly welcome their mail carriers, they may abuse the PCOs, who have no control over the regulations that they are duty-bound to enforce.