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The Somerville Democratic City Committee sponsored this debate between candidates for 27th Middlesex District State Representative. Featuring incombent Erika Uyterhoeven and challenger Kathleen Hornby. Recorded on August 8, 2024 at the John F. Kennedy School in Somerville, MA.
As the risk of disease rises, continue to protect yourself from mosquitoes and ticks this season.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has announced the first positive human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) and first animal case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in the state. Somerville and some surrounding communities are considered to be at moderate risk for WNV.
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Robbery
On 7/31/24 at approximately 5:23 p.m.,Somerville Police took a report regarding an armed robbery that occurred the day prior. The juvenile victim stated he communicated with a male known via SnapChat and agreed to sell him a pair of sneakers. The victim and his friend then drove to the meetup location and were met by two males who proceeded to enter the victim’s vehicle. Once inside, the suspects brandished firearms at the victims then took control of vehicle and drove to banks in Cambridge and Medford where they had the victims withdraw money. The suspects then drove the vehicle back to Somerville and exited. Prior to leaving the area, the suspects stole the victims cell phones, a pair of sneakers and a gold chain.
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Grammy-winning musician Meshell Ndegeocello will grace Arts at the Armory’s Spotlight Series and Performance Hall on Friday, September 20.
Ndegeocello just released her highly anticipated album No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin on August 2, 2024, in honor of what would have been the revered writer’s 100th birthday.
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Applications for two general public volunteer members due Friday, August 30
The City of Somerville is currently seeking two general public volunteer members for the Community Preservation Committee (CPC). All Somerville residents are welcome to apply.
The CPC identifies funding priorities for approximately $3 million per year in affordable housing, historic preservation, and open space projects through Community Preservation Act (CPA) revenues.
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Graphic design by Jen Gubicza
What the Fluff? A Tribute to Union Square Innovation is a madcap festival honoring the invention of Marshmallow Fluff. It celebrates Somerville’s proud tradition of innovation with live music, fluffalicious feasts, sticky games, zany happenings, and much more happening Saturday, September 21 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. in Union Square (rain date Sunday, September 22).
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Opened in June, the City of Somerville partnered with CultureHouse to transform the vacant lot in Gilman Square (350 Medford St.) into a pop-up park. The space has a full schedule consisting of local food vendors, a beer garden, vintage market, lawn games, and more.
No summer bucket list is complete without visiting Gilman Park. Don’t forget to check it out before summer programming ends on September 8.
— Photos by Monica Calvo
The latest installment of Somerville’s SomerStreets festival series took place on Sunday, August 4, with an afternoon packed with excitement and music. The festivities took place on Highland Avenue from Central Street to Lowell Street. Attendees enjoyed live music and entertainment at two stages, interactive games, shop local craft vendors, and much more.
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Poster by Stephanie Vecellio
Explore an entire city’s worth of front yards, driveways, and porches transformed into mini art galleries and bustling markets. Here’s what you can expect: paintings, photography, handmade objects, band merch, art supplies, art tools, collectible items, plants, art supplies, frames, vintage clothes, etc.
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National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Somerville’s National Night Out was held at Dilboy Stadium on August 6, 2024.
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