East Somerville Main Streets block party moved indoors

On September 9, 2023, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

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Due to weather, there will be a smaller version of Sunday’s block party at La Brasa and Gauchao Brazilian Cuisine. Stop by from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. for live music from A Trike Called Funk and all the best food and drinks.

 

The Jimmy Fund Walk raises money for Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, helping patients in their battles with cancer and funding research to improve their chances of winning the fight.

Tom Helming, Jocelyn Siegel, and Luke Sciarappa will join thousands in the iconic fundraising walk for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to support all forms of cancer research and care

36 residents from Somerville will participate in the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sunday, October 1.

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Mayor’s Senior Picnic, Thursday, September 14

On September 9, 2023, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Council on Aging warmly invite the Somerville community to attend the rescheduled Mayor’s Senior Picnic on Thursday, September 14.

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Somerville’s Waste Wizard now available

On September 8, 2023, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times
Somerville’s Waste Wizard is now available as an app for Android and Apple devices.
 
Not familiar with Waste Wizard? This resource informs Somerville residents how to properly dispose of items. Simply enter the name of an item and get instructions on how to recycle or dispose of it. You can also enter your home address and Waste Wizard will provide push notification reminders for recycling, trash, hazardous waste, and yard waste pick-up, and street cleaning.

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Rock and Roll Yard Sale Postponed to Sept. 17

On September 8, 2023, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

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The Somerville Rock + Roll Yard Sale returns with locally sourced indie vendors selling a fun and eclectic mix of vinyl records, vintage + DIY handmade goods. This is the perfect way to support independent small businesses.

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Obituary: Howard E. Horton

On September 7, 2023, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

March 3, 1954 — September 5, 2023

Howard E. Horton passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. He is 69 years of age.

Born on Wednesday, March 3, 1954 in New York, New York, Howard is the loving son of the late Samuel Horton and Vivienne (Eldridge) Horton. Howard is a warm, generous, and gentle son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed.

 

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Somerville Police Crime Log Aug. 29 – Sept. 4

On September 7, 2023, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times
Residential Breaking and Entering
On 8/29/23 at approximately 12:14 p.m., Somerville Police responded to a residence on Laurel St. for report of an attempted breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated a male party opened his front door but then fled after hearing a dog.

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My cousins from Italy

On September 7, 2023, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

My cousins from Italy recently came for a visit. We agreed to meet at Mike’s in Davis Square. Alfonso and his wife and three kids showed up and we did hugs and introductions. They did well taking the Red Line to Davis.

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2023 Somerville Toy Camera Festival

On September 6, 2023, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

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Lo-fi art takes over Somerville, MA. The 10th anniversary celebration of the Somerville Toy Camera Festival (STCF) takes place at the Nave Gallery, Brickbottom Gallery and Washington Street Gallery, making it among the largest toy camera festivals in the world.

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Heat advisory and safety tips for September 6 and September 7  

On September 6, 2023, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times
 

Community urged to review heat safety tips as heat index forecasted to be above 99 degrees
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The National Weather Service is warning the Boston area of dangerously hot conditions starting today, Wednesday September 6, until 8:00 p.m. ThursdaySeptember 7.  With the heat index forecasted to go above 99 degrees, the Somerville community is encouraged to review the following heat safety tips and ways to keep cool. 

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