Heat Advisory Thursday and Friday, Up to 100

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Heat Advisory in Effect for Somerville Thursday and Friday

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Somerville for Thursday and Friday, Aug. 6-7, with feels-like temperatures reaching up to 100 degrees. Residents are advised to take precautions to stay cool and safe during the advisory period. City event listings are carrying the advisory notice alongside safety tips.

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Police Exhaust Leads in Anti-Gentrification Vandalism on Park Street

Somerville police say they've exhausted all leads in the case of a Park Street home under renovation spray-painted with anti-gentrification messages, including "GENTRIFIERS."

Somerville Patch

Somerville Planning Board Holds Virtual Hearing Tonight

The Planning Board meets remotely tonight at 6 p.m. to discuss local zoning and variance requests.

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Somerville Mobile Farmers Market Stops at Clarendon Hill Today

The Mobile Farmers Market visits Clarendon Hill Towers on Broadway today from 4-6 p.m., offering affordable produce and accepting SNAP and WIC benefits.

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State Passes Home Care Licensing Bill Led by Sen. Jehlen

The Massachusetts Legislature passed a bill led by Somerville Sen. Patricia Jehlen requiring home care agencies to be licensed and meet standards protecting older adults.

The Somerville Times

'Lyrical Somerville' Spotlights Poem Inspired by Bloc Cafe

The Aug. 5 'Lyrical Somerville' column, curated by Doug Holder, features a poem by Barbara Reynolds about her visits to Union Square's Bloc Cafe.

The Somerville Times

Somerville School Committee Schedules Special Meeting of the Whole

The School Committee holds a hybrid Special Meeting of the Whole on Monday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. to discuss district business.

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Council on Aging Walking Club Steps Off Today

The Walking Club meets at the Holland Street Center today at 9 a.m. for a moderate-paced neighborhood walk, weather permitting.

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Bingo at Holland Street Center Today

Bingo starts at 10 a.m. today at the Holland Street Center, with lunch at noon; weekly registration is required through the Council on Aging reservation line.

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Small Business Office Hours Go Virtual Today

Somerville's Economic Development, Licensing, and ISD staff hold virtual office hours today for business owners with permit, license, and operations questions.

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Veterans' Commission Meets Remotely Today

The Veterans' Commission on Monuments, Memorials and Dedications holds a remote public meeting today from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

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Bicycle Advisory Committee Meets on Holland Street Today

The Somerville Bicycle Advisory Committee holds a hybrid meeting today at the Tufts Administration Building, 167 Holland Street.

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'The Wiz' Screens Outdoors in Davis Square Tonight

SomerMovie Fest screens 'The Wiz' free at Seven Hills Park in Davis Square tonight at about 8 p.m.; bring blankets, chairs, and snacks.

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Mystic Dead's Jerry Garcia Birthday Tribute Hits the Armory Friday

Arts at the Armory hosts Mystic Dead's Jerry Garcia Birthday Party on Friday, Aug. 7, with doors at 6 p.m. and the show at 7 p.m.

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