Council meets July 27 on police body camera grant

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Mayor calls special meeting on police body camera grant

Mayor Jake Wilson has called a virtual special City Council meeting for July 27, 2026, to address an August deadline for accepting a $231,635 state grant for police body-worn cameras. The session is one of several municipal meetings and civic events scheduled for the coming week.

Cambridge Somerville Independent

Skip the Small Talk Night at Aeronaut Brewing tonight

Aeronaut Brewing Company hosts "Skip the Small Talk" on July 20, 2026, using structured conversation prompts to help locals connect.

Skip the Small Talk

Nice, a fest indie music festival returns to Davis Square

The multi-day "Nice, a fest" indie music festival returns to Davis Square July 24-26, 2026, with 85 New England musical acts across three local stages.

Cambridge Day

Adult craft night makes boondoggle lanyards at West Branch Library

Somerville Public Library's "Adult Summer Camp Crafts" session meets July 20, 2026 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the West Branch Community Room to make boondoggle lanyards.

Somerville Public Library

Crystal Ballroom hosts movie trivia night Tuesday

The Crystal Ballroom's free, all-ages movie trivia night runs July 21, 2026 at 7 p.m. at the Somerville Theatre.

The Somerville Times

West Branch Library offers free social work drop-in hours today

Patrons can get free, confidential support and referrals for local social services during drop-in hours at West Branch Library on July 20, 2026.

Somerville Public Library

Historic Preservation Commission reviews demolition requests Tuesday

The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission reviews demolition proposals, including sites on Medford Street and McGrath Highway, at its July 21, 2026 meeting.

Cambridge Somerville Independent

Somerville startup rStream partners with Gillette Stadium

Somerville-based recycling technology company rStream announced a July 20, 2026 partnership to deploy its AI-powered automated waste sorting system at Gillette Stadium.

Markets Insider

State Rep. candidate Gilligan-Corsetti holds meet-and-greet today

Olivia Gilligan-Corsetti, a candidate for the open 27th Middlesex District seat, hosts a campaign meet-and-greet on July 20, 2026 at The Independent in Union Square.

Somerville Chamber of Commerce

Cannabis retailer eyes former East Somerville dispensary site

Licensed Original LLC plans to take over the shuttered dispensary site at 67 Broadway in East Somerville, ahead of a public community meeting, according to a July 19, 2026 report.

Cambridge Somerville Independent

SPR adult softball plays tonight at Trum Field

The Somerville Parks and Recreation adult softball league plays July 20, 2026 from 7-11 p.m. on Diamond B at Trum Field.

Somerville Parks and Recreation

Youth ultimate frisbee returns to Reavis Field Wednesday

Somerville youth in grades 1-5 can join the weekly co-ed Ultimate Frisbee session on July 22, 2026 at Reavis Field behind Somerville High School.

Boston Ultimate Disc Alliance

Human Rights Commission subcommittee meets remotely tonight

The Somerville Human Rights Commission Administration Subcommittee meets remotely on July 20, 2026 at 5 p.m., with an agenda posted July 13.

City of Somerville

Chair-based exercise class held at Holland Street Center today

Somerville Council on Aging holds a chair-based General Exercise class on July 20, 2026 at 9 a.m. at the Holland Street Center, covering strength, balance, and stretching.

City of Somerville