"Unprecedented tax increases"?

[jducoeur]

I just got a scare robo-call, apparently from alderman Tony Lafuente, asking me to come to tomorrow night's aldermen's meeting because of the "unprecedented tax increases" in Somerville. Sounds like he's trying to get a mob with torches and pitchforks there, but I haven't the foggiest notion what he's talking about. Anybody have info?

Multiple cars broken into on Orchard/Milton St

[teko.livejournal.com]

Several houses along Milton St. are reporting their cars have been broken into over the past few days, but all the thieves are taking is spare change and, in the case of one neighbor, their handicapped placard. Sun visors and glove boxes have been rifled through but nothing major stolen. Since the only cars broken into are ones with electronic remote locks, it sort of sounds like some kids who got their hands on an "open any car door" doohicky and are being naughty scamps.