Two-alarm fire in Somerville

On September 10, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Earlier this morning a two-alarm fire broke out at 16 Glendale Ave. in Somerville. The first company arrived and reported smoke and fire conditions on the second floor. A search for occupants was carried out and was found to be clear. No report of injuries. The cause of the fire is undetermined currently and investigation is in process.

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Spark of the Revolution: The 250th Anniversary of the Powder Alarm

On September 10, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times


To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Powder Alarm, the Somerville Museum partnered with the City of Somerville to produce a re-enactment of the historic event, followed by a living history fair.

 

State health officials announce fourth human case of EEE

On September 9, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

EEE risk levels remain elevated in multiple communities

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced a fourth human case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in the state this year. The case is a man in his 50s with exposure in an area in Middlesex County at high risk for EEE.

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East Somerville Main Streets invites you on a culinary journey around the world on September 17th, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Broadway in Somerville. Returning for its thirteenth year, the East Somerville Foodie Crawl highlights local businesses and celebrates cuisine from El Salvador, Brazil, Italy, France, Mexico, and more.

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Teachers receive free admission to LEGO® Discovery Center Boston

On September 8, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

 LEGO Discovery Center Boston is celebrating teachers as the new school year begins, with Teacher Appreciation Days.

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The city will offer many diverse opportunities to get involved in “quick-build” safety upgrades planned for portions of Elm Street, Somerville Avenue, Beacon Street and Mossland Street.

As part of the city’s intensive efforts to improve traffic safety for all, planning for the city’s new Elm-Beacon Connector street safety improvement project is getting underway. All are invited to help inform the project, which extends across four city wards on Elm Street, Somerville Avenue, Beacon Street, and Mossland Street.  

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Somerville Police Crime Log August 27 – September 2

On September 7, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times
Assault
24052808: On 8/29/24 at approximately 7:15 p.m., Somerville Housing Police responded to Weston Ave for report of a past assault. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated he invited a male party inside his apartment and the male party threatened him with an object. Officers identified the male suspect.

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Somerville City Council Spotlight: Matt McLaughlin

On September 7, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Host, Sarah Fishman sits down with Ward 1 councilor, Matthew McLaughlin on September 5, 2024.

 

Celebrate back to school season by learning how to cook children’s favorite meals from around the world

To celebrate the back-to-school season, the Somerville Arts Council (SAC) and Nibble Kitchen are launching a new cooking class series, “Favorite Childhood Meals from Around the World!” 

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Book review: ‘The Silver Pigs’ by Lindsey Davis

On September 6, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

By Dennis Fischman

It’s quite a feat to write a historically accurate novel set in ancient times and make it as much fun as this one.

Marcus Didius Falco is an “informant,” or private investigator, working in first century Rome. He’s been described as “Roman Emperor Vespasian’s smart-aleck PI.” To keep body and soul together, Falco moves around Rome’s empire, working for hire, even in savage places like Roman Britain.

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