(L to R) Executive Director Joseph Ryan, Lt David Fallon, Chief Michale Cabral, Frank Reidy, Frank Senesi, Director of Veterans Services.~Photo by Bobbie Toner

By William Tauro

Tuesday afternoon the Army National Guard recognized and paid tribute to Somerville Police officer David Fallon and presented him with the “Patriot  Award” for his dedicated service while on a tour of duty.  The Somerville Police Department was also presented the “Above and Beyond Award” for its dedicated service.

The ceremony took place in the academy room at the Somerville Police Station.

By Mike Rubin

The Saint Clement football team went through a very tough week of practice after their 6-0 loss to Charlestown on opening day. Coach Colin Walsh made sure that the following Monday would be full pads and a lot of contact drills.

Catherine Murphy, 40, of 121 Temple St., Sept. 13, 1:04 p.m., arrested on warrant charges.

Joseph Waddie, 58, of 21 Sharon St., Medford, Sept. 13, 1:17 p.m., arrested and charged with shoplifting.

Gilmar Abreu, 32, of 2 Ellsworth St., Sept. 14, 2:12 p.m., arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and operating an unregistered motor vehicle.

Jauzo De Carvalho, 45, of 86R Highland Ave., Sept. 15, 12:15 a.m., arrested and charged with indecent assault and battery on a child under 14.

Marsha Morris, 44, of 67 Flint St., Sept. 15, 8:03 a.m., arrested on warrant charges.

– Photos by  Elizabeth Sheeran

By William Tauro

Nissenbaum’s Auto Recyclers  located on Columbia Street  is throwing a birthday party to celebrate it’s 100th year anniversary as a family owned business .
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The owners of the used auto part giant has taken out permits to close down Columbia Street on Sunday October 3rd from 1-5 p.m.  to celebrate the occasion with friends and patron with an old fashion block party.

Fireworks, entertainment, food and family activities for Somerville residents
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Federal Realty Investment Trust, with the City of Somerville, is celebrating the future of Assembly Row with the third annual Riverfest event on Saturday, September 25^th, beginning at 4:00 p.m. The event will feature music, performers, family activities, and food. Riverfest will conclude with a 30 minute fireworks display along the Mystic River. All Riverfest food sales will benefit the Arthur D. Healey School’s Parent Teacher Association.

On The Silly Side by Jimmy Del Ponte

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Okay kids, we’re going to the movies down in Davis Square! What’s the first thing we do? That’s right, load up our pockets with candy and snacks from home, or from the corner store.

How great was it when we were kids to be able to walk to the theatre and see first run movies? When The Somerville Theatre was just a one screen movie house, all of us kids were there, practically every Saturday afternoon watching great movies. A friend with a better memory than me recalls the following.