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West Nile Virus detected in local mosquitoes
August 9, 2026
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West Nile Virus detected in Somerville mosquitoes
State Department of Public Health testing found West Nile Virus in mosquitoes collected in Somerville, city Health and Human Services reported. Somerville remains at a "Moderate" risk level, and no human or animal cases have been reported in Massachusetts so far this season. DPH recommends using insect repellent, covering up during peak mosquito hours, repairing screens and draining standing water around homes.
The Somerville Times
Human Rights Commission releases first annual report on Somerville
The Somerville Human Rights Commission's 2025–2026 Annual Report finds persistent disparities despite city strengths and calls for coordinated action from leaders and residents.
The Somerville Times
Overnight sewer and storm drain cleaning underway through Aug. 14
Crews are cleaning sewers and storm drains overnight (9 p.m.–5 a.m.) through Aug. 14 in several neighborhoods, including Holland Street, Elm Street, and Broadway.
The Somerville Times
Abby Holliday, Charli Adams co-headline The Rockwell tonight
Alt-pop artist Abby Holliday and singer-songwriter Charli Adams co-headline a show at The Rockwell in Davis Square tonight, part of Holliday's 2026 tour.
concerts50.com
Organ donation advocates to gather at Somerville City Hall next week
Organ donation advocates and recipients will join Mayor Jake Wilson at City Hall next week for an awareness event featuring personal recovery stories.
Somerville Patch
Aeronaut Brewing's outdoor movie nights continue this month
Aeronaut Brewing's free Saturday movie series continues later in August with Zoolander, Bring It On, and Legally Blonde.
The Boston Calendar
Somergloom heavy music fest hits Crystal Ballroom
Somergloom's Somerville run continued at Crystal Ballroom in Davis Square, part of the underground heavy music festival's Aug. 6–9 schedule before returning to Deep Cuts.
Hump Day News
City warns of scam emails targeting permit applicants
Somerville officials warn that fraudulent emails impersonating city staff and using official logos have been requesting payment from special permit applicants.
www.somervillema.gov
Fall sports registration open at Somerville High School
Students in grades 9–12 can register through Monday, Aug. 24, for Somerville High School's Fall 2026 sports teams, including soccer, football, and volleyball.
Somerville Public Schools
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