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Candidates Face Off in Debates for Three Open Legislative Districts

The Somerville Democratic City Committee hosts candidate debates Saturday, Aug. 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the East Somerville Community School. The lineup features contenders for the 27th and 34th Middlesex House seats and the 2nd Middlesex Senate seat, all three of which are open.

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Rooted in Somerville Anti-Displacement Campaign Kicks Off Tonight

The Community Action Agency of Somerville and Somerville Community Land Trust host a volunteer kickoff event tonight at 6 p.m. at American Flatbread in Davis Square to launch their grassroots fundraising campaign.

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MassDOT Outlines Plans for Two New McGrath Highway Bridges

On July 28, MassDOT presented updated designs to replace the deteriorating Squires Bridge over the Green Line, part of plans to turn McGrath Highway into a pedestrian-friendly boulevard.

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Somerville Sets Hearing on Bolton Street Shade Tree Removal

A virtual public hearing on removing a healthy linden tree on Bolton Street is set for Thursday, Aug. 6, at 5 p.m.

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Somerville Renews Cataldo Ambulance Contract

Somerville has renewed its contract with Cataldo Ambulance Service, continuing the company's role as the city's 911 ambulance and EMS provider, Patch reported Wednesday.

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Cardio Throwback Class at Holland Street Center

Somerville's Council on Aging hosts Cardio Throwback today at 9 a.m. at the Holland Street Center, a free low-impact class blending dance, aerobics, martial arts, and gentle strength training.

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ML Buch Plays Crystal Ballroom in Davis Square Tonight

ML Buch performs at Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre tonight at 8 p.m., with Elori Saxl and Henry Solomon opening.

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Playful Engineers Workshop at West Branch Library

West Branch Library hosts Playful Engineers today from 3:30 to 5 p.m., where kids ages 6-12 can build chain reactions, Rube Goldberg-style contraptions, and domino towers.

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Storytime at West Branch Library This Morning

West Branch Library hosts Storytime today from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the children's room at 40 College Avenue, with stories and songs for all ages.

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ELL Conversation Group Meets at Central Library

Central Library hosts an in-person Intermediate ELL Conversation Group today from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for English learners seeking speaking, reading, and listening practice.

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Somerville Expanding EV Charging Network, Ribbon Cutting Aug. 6

A ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Aug. 6 at 11 a.m. at Prospect Hill Park will celebrate six new electric vehicle charging stations, adding 12 publicly accessible charging ports in Somerville.

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Somerville Seeks Input on New Cultural Trust

The city invites residents, artists, and cultural organizations to a three-part public meeting series on a proposed cultural trust, starting Wednesday, Aug. 5, with additional sessions Aug. 12 and Sept. 8.

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