Newstalk December 15

On December 15, 2010, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

The Somerville Arts Council is once again hosting the Illuminations tour this year. We were looking over the flyer they put out and we were surprised at not one mention of Christmas. Private advertising  for a restaurant is there but not one word of Christmas. Looks like just some more PC crap to us. It’s Christmas get over it, celebrating the birth of Christ. Although lights, like Santa, are not religious it’s still part of the celebration of Christmas. Probably 99 percent of the people who are putting lights up for decorations are doing it in celebration of Christmas not Festivus.

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Congratulations to our good friends Tara DeCristofaro and her husband Eric on the recent birth of their first child born boy named Nathan weighing in at 8lbs 1oz. Tara is the Registrar of Probate here in Middlesex County; an extremely nice couple will make fantastic parents we wish them the best. 

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The Council on Aging Annual Christmas Party will be held on December 21 (this city department doesn’t call it a “holiday party”?) from noon to 3 p.m. at the Somerville Winter Hill Yacht Club located at 85 Foley Street here in the city. It’s going to be a fun filled day with lots of good food, music, and even a special visit by Santa so don’t miss it. Contact the Council on Aging at City Hall 617 625-6600 for further information.

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Condolences to the family of Eddie Gibbons for their loss. Eddie was a great guy and a good friend to many of us here in Somerville. He will be missed by many who knew him. Eddie was a lifetime member of the Somerville Winter Hill Yacht Club for over 31 years.

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A good friend to the Somerville News, lifelong resident, and retired business owner Bob McGowan celebrated his birthday recently. Bob’s a great guy, one person who has never changed over the years and that’s a good thing. He loves Somerville like many of us do, many more birthdays to a great Somerville guy, originally from East Somerville now in Davis Square.

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Get well soon goes out to our good friend and Somerville native Tom Hogan who is home recuperating from knee surgery. Tom is an honorary Somerville Lion as well as a great guy. We wish him a speedy recovery.

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Mayor Joe and his wife Nancy recently attended the White House for a dinner hosted by the President and Mrs. Obama, immediately afterwards they jetted off to Morocco, to visit with our sister city Tiznit/Casablanca and to attend a conference.

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We hear through the rumor mill (real estate rumor mill) that another ReMax Company is going to attempt to open an office here in Somerville that would be the third ReMax in less than 10 years. Last two ended up closing their doors, and the so called big boys Caldwell Residential ran back to Cambridge. It’s pretty hard to open a Real Estate company here during normal times, never mind in this economy.

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Congratulations to John Norris a Winter Hill lifelong native, who was recently promoted at Century Bank to be the Manager over at the Medford facility, John’s a good guy and a total professional and will be missed here in Somerville at the familiar Fellsway branch, we wish him the best and know he hasn’t gone too far.

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Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Shape Up Somerville announced the launch of the Somerville winter farmers’ market. The winter farmers’ market is an initiative of Shape Up Somerville, designed to increase access to healthy and local foods for all Somerville residents during the winter months. The market will take place on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., January 8 through March 26 at the Center for the Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Avenue in Somerville.
Somerville residents will find an array of produce, meat, bread and specialty vendors at the market.  For the first time ever, residents will be able to sample and purchase wine from Massachusetts farm wineries.  The addition of farm wineries is a result of statewide legislation that was enacted during the summer.  Participating vendors include: EBT, debit and credit will be accepted at market to increase payment options for residents of all income levels.  Residents can stay updated on the products that will be available each market day by following the winter farmers’ market Facebook page which will be launched shortly.

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Congratulations to Linda Sacenti, a Somerville resident and freelance videographer for the city and the winner of the 2010 City TV logo contest. The new logo will be shown on City TV programs (channel 13 on RCN, 16 on Comcast), on the city website and in local print media, and aired in syndication on Cambridge City TV.

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Big Brother Big Sister Foundation needs your help! Please donate your lightly used clothing, small household items, jeans, books, and shoes. The Foundation will be picking up donations door to door in Somerville on Wednesday, December 29. They also offer electronics recycling for a minimal fee and car donations. To schedule a free at home pick up please call 1.800.483.5503 or schedule online at www.bbbsfoundation.org. Your donations help support the children involved in your local Big Brother Big Sister mentoring organization. Donations are tax-deductible.

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Join the Central Library at 79 Highland Avenue on Sunday, December 19 at 2:00 p.m. for a free concert by Carter Creek Revival. Carter Creek Revival celebrates the heritage of Southern Appalachian gospel songs that remind of us who we are as Americans. The communal warmth of spirit expressed in these songs make this group’s performances a special treat.Chris Hersch (banjo), Jordan Voelker (fiddle), and Scott Sandvik (guitar) join their voices in harmony in their interpretations of songs learned from recordings from the ‘20’s to the ‘50’s.  Their repertoire has a special focus on the gospel songs of the famous Carter Family, the “first family of country music.” This free concert is funded by the Friends of the Library.  It is recommended for all ages and all are invited to attend.  Don’t miss it!

 

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