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What the Fluff? A Tribute to Union Square Innovation takes place this Saturday in Union Square.
What the Fluff? A Tribute to Union Square Innovation returns for a 17th year next Saturday, September 17, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. (rain date September 18) in Union Square. This zany, madcap festival honors the invention of Marshmallow Fluff by Archibald Query in Somerville in 1917 and salutes the spirit of innovation that thrives in Union Square today.
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Come join Somerville Parks and Recreation for a Fall Festival on Saturday, September 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Trum Field. Kick off the new school year with an afternoon of free fun and entertainment for the whole family, featuring live music, games, bounce houses, face painting, and more. Families can also register for upcoming Parks and Rec programming. Learn more at somervillerec.com.
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Residential Breaking & Entering
On 9/7/22 at approximately 7:48 a.m., Somerville Police responded to a residence on Grandview Ave for a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated someone broke into the common area of the apartment and stole her wallet.
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Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte
I’ve been retired for almost five years. I miss that nice paycheck every week and my former work buddies but that’s it. I don’t miss the bosses at all. In fact, I have a recurring nightmare that has one of my past bosses terrorizing me. I don’t miss getting up early every day. I don’t miss cleaning the car off when it snows. I don’t miss taking orders from a little twerp – lol.
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~Photos by Bobbie Toner
Sunday, September 11,SomerStreets:Strike Up the Bands took over Highland Ave. between Central St and Lowell St. It was a free and family friendly event. This street festival included local craft vendors, community tabling groups and many interactive activities for kids and adults. Also, Esh Circus Arts, Parkour Generations, Somerville Recreation activities, and Event Them bringing all the yard games.
Member (Mayor Emeritus) Eugene Brune, John Caruso, Kiwanis President Mernaysa Rivera-Bujosa.
On Thursday, September 8, the members of the Somerville Kiwanis Club gathered at the Mount Vernon Restaurant for the first joint meeting of District Kiwanis Clubs as well as local Service clubs since 2019.
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The Brown School has received funds to renovate its playground and surrounding exterior spaces. ~ Photo courtesy of Ryan Williams
By Fernando Cervantes Jr.
In 2017, the Brown School PTA and its members were awarded funds by the City of Somerville to develop landscape design plans for the renovation. After approval from the city in late 2021 the playground was slated to be rebuilt this past summer.
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