By George P. Hassett

Drug unit detectives arrested a Brook Street man Friday suspected of distributing large quantities of prescription drugs.

Brian Costa, 24, of 26 Brook St., was arrested and charged with possession to distribute a class B drug after police allegedly found 99 percodan tablets in his car. Police allegedly saw Invi Aliaj, 24, of 33 Highland Ave., Saugus, place an unknown object in the area where they later found the pills.

The annual Guns and Hoses hockey game was Saturday at Veterans memorial Skating Rink. The firefighters continued their dominance of the Somerville Police hockey team with a 15 to 3 victory remaining a perfect 7 and 0. Proceeds from the game went to support Somerville youth Hockey.

The proposed Washington Street station, a point of interest for much of the Green Line process, was thoroughly redesigned, changing the format to a more modern site. - Photo by Andrew Firestone

By Andrew Firestone

Contractors of Vanasse Hangen Brustlin presented some of their final plans to community members April 5 and fielded questions about its use. The proposed Washington Street station, a point of interest for much of the Green Line process, was thoroughly redesigned, changing the format to a more modern site.

“The big difference is that we took the station that was here and slid it up right up against the abutment of the proposed bridge, so you’ll actually be accessing the station from the existing sidewalk level up the rail bridge,” said VHB’s Mark Louio.

Today (Wednesday April 13) at the Somerville Theatre is the Business Town Meeting VI with Mayor Joe Curtatone, doors opens at 5 p.m., program begins 5:30, a question and answer period after the Mayor gives his talk on the city’s Business Economic Agenda. The sponsor is Middlesex Federal Savings Bank, a special networking reception at Johnny D’s produced by the Somerville Chamber of Commerce’s. Contact the Chamber office at smackey@somervillechamber.org

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A big thank you and note of appreciation to the postal ladies at the Winter Hill Post Office,  both of them always have a nice smile, and are always,  just as important very helpful to the public. Many times a week several of us from the paper are in and out of there, we thought we would mention how nice these ladies are, say hi to them with a smile and mention you read it here.  We know they are also great fans of our Ms. Cam’s Olio questions.

Students from Somerville High School attended a seminar April 6 hosted by Middlesex District Attorney Gerard Leone Jr. to educate them on the dangers of underage drinking.

By Max W. Lauf

Students from Somerville High School attended a seminar April 6 hosted by Middlesex District Attorney Gerard Leone Jr. to educate them on the dangers of underage drinking and operating motor vehicles while under the influence.

The speakers, including Deputy Chief of Police Michael Cabral, and Cory Mashburn of Prevention Services in addition to Leone, placed emphasis on both the short and long term consequences of a drunk driving conviction.

By George P. Hassett

Drug unit detectives watching a West Somerville street corner witnessed a drug deal April 5, police said.

Police said they saw a hand to hand exchange between Steven Aiello, 30, of 38 Prichard Ave., and Jaril Gauthier, 36, of 1302 Sandy Lane, Wilmington, at the corner of Kidder and Prichard Ave. Police said they learned the corner was being used as a site for drug dealing.

Spoken word artist Lauren Whitehead will be a featured guest for Somerville’s acclaimed, youth-targeted Books of Hope Project on April 14th 7PM at the Main Branch of the Somerville Public Library (79 Highland Ave.) She will conduct a reading and a workshop that deals with performance poetry and the new generation of poets commanding the stage! This event will include an open mic,refreshments,is free, and open to the public.

Sometimes stillness, the blush before the bloom, inspires the poet.  Somerville poet Bridget Galway proves it with her poem Pamet.

- Photo by Michael Ginsburg.

By Cathleen Twardzik

If you like cupcakes of all imaginable flavors, then get to CupcakeCamp Boston.

On April 13, the second annual CupcakeCamp Boston will occur at The Center for Arts at the Armory in Somerville from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Once again, bakers and cupcake lovers will come together to indulge in the ultimate cupcake extravaganza.