ArtBeat Rise Parade Craft Workshop

On July 11, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times
Calling all creative enthusiasts—are you excited for ArtBeat? Would you like to bring that excitement to the next level? If the answer is YES…..Saturday, July 16th, before ArtBeat officially begins, there will be a parade to kick-off the festival at 10:30am and they  are inviting the community to join in the fun.

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Somerville Renters Meeting July 12

On July 10, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times
 
The Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) is hosting a meeting for Somerville renters. Are you struggling to pay rent? Has your landlord threatened you with eviction? Join in, to be in community with one another and to learn about tenants rights.

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Free meals all summer for Somerville youth

On July 10, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Free outdoor meals in parks

Meals are prepared by Somerville’s award-winning Food and Nutrition Services Department. Find other food resources for families and children: Summer Food in Somerville 2022 FlyerSomerville Food SecuritySomervilleHub, and Summer P-EBT.

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First and Last Word Poetry Series at the Armory Café

On July 10, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

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The First and Last Word Poetry Series was founded in 2010 by Harris Gardner. Harris then asked Gloria Mindock to join him as co-host. The poetry readings have taken place in the Armory Café ever since and are now part of the ROOTED Armory Café Event Series. They are held the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. and admission is $4. This month’s event will take place on July 19.

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Somerville Municipal Scholarship Committee seeks one member

On July 8, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Open Positions: One; Term: Three years

The City of Somerville seeks one new member for the Municipal Scholarship Committee, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. Applicants must be Somerville residents. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for residents with a range of experience, skills, expertise, and perspectives to share their talents and insights with their community.

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Cambridge, Somerville sewer overflows discussed at meeting

On July 8, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Consultants from the Massachusetts Water Resource Authorities (MWRA), along with officials from Somerville and Cambridge, recently engaged with the public on the issue of combined sewer overflows.

By Michael McHugh

On Wednesday, June 29, the cities of Cambridge and Somerville, as well as consultants from the Massachusetts Water Resource Authorities (MWRA), held the first of a series of meetings to create a dialogue with the public regarding the cities’ managing of combined sewer overflows (CSOs).

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Somerville Police Crime Log June 28 – July 4

On July 7, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times
Commercial Breaking and Entering
 
On 6/28/22 at approximately 6:39 a.m., Somerville Police responded to a business on Foley St for report of a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the reporting party who stated when he arrived to the business in the morning; he observed the door latch unhooked and equipment missing.

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The Somerville Mobile Farmers Market starts July 8

On July 7, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

The Somerville Mobile Farmers Market will begin its 2022 season on July 8th. The Somerville Mobile Farmers’ Market sells fresh, local produce in Somerville, MA. We offer an unlimited 50% discount for all who need it. We accept cash, debit, credit, SNAP, WIC Farmers’ Market Coupons, and Senior Farmers’ Market Coupons. All are welcome!

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Freelance ‘photographer’ hangs paper at bank

On July 7, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

By Jim Clark

Somerville Police officers were dispatched to Rockland Trust Bank on Highland Ave. last week on reports of an individual trying to cash a stolen check.

Upon arrival, the officers spoke with the bank manager, who told them that his teller notified him of a possible stolen check.

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Rumstock music festival at ONCE/Boynton Yards

On July 7, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

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Rock, rock, rock, rock rock and roll parking lot!  Once will be hosting Rumstock music festival July 9, 12:00 – 10:00 p.m., 0 Windsor Place. It will be  a whole day of surf and rock.

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