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First multi-day period of hot temperatures this year; feels-like temperatures up to 96 degrees expected
The first days of high heat this season are expected in Somerville this week. At this time, the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Tuesday and Wednesday, May 19-20, with feels-like temperatures up to 96 degrees.
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Community members are invited to submit feedback on the $1.29 billion plan between May-September 2026
The Cities of Cambridge and Somerville, together with the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA), are holding an informational meeting on their $1.29 billion Draft Updated Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Plan, which is a legal requirement.
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The Somerville Police Department is investigating a fatal overdose that occurred over the weekend.
Additionally, law enforcement partners in other jurisdictions have reported an uptick in overdoses recently. This spike in overdoses could indicate the presence of an unusually potent batch of drugs (likely fentanyl) being distributed locally. While Fentanyl is suspected, it is not confirmed at this time as the investigation is ongoing.
Additionally, law enforcement partners in other jurisdictions have reported an uptick in overdoses recently. This spike in overdoses could indicate the presence of an unusually potent batch of drugs (likely fentanyl) being distributed locally. While Fentanyl is suspected, it is not confirmed at this time as the investigation is ongoing.Continue reading »
‘Slice of the City’ events are early evening, drop-in style meetups at green spaces in each of Somerville’s wards. The mayor, City Council, and city staff will be present to mingle with residents. Celebrate Somerville’s open spaces, engage with the city outside of formal meetings, and, of course, enjoy some pizza.
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Parade steps off at 11 a.m. from City Hall; Accessible parking spaces and viewing area available on first-come basis; Remembrance ceremony to follow on 5/25
This weekend, events kick off in Somerville to honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans. First, join us this Saturday, May 16, for the “Salute to Service” parade (also known as Somerville’s Memorial Day parade). Then on Monday, May 25, Somerville’s annual Memorial Day remembrance ceremony will be held at Veterans Cemetery.
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By Dennis Fischman
S.A. Cosby, a multiple-time winner of the Anthony Awards at the World Mystery Convention, grew up in Virginia. He was influenced by Southern Gothic literature, and it shows. Another Southern writer, William Faulkner, famously wrote, “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” That’s certainly true in this book, where both the hero, Sheriff Titus Crown, and Charon County, VA, his territory, are haunted by shades of racism, violence, and death.
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