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City Office Hours Today on Sewer Overflow Plan

August 10, 2026

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City Hosts Office Hours Today on Sewer Overflow Control Plan

Representatives from Cambridge, Somerville, the MWRA, and CBI are available today to answer questions about the combined sewer overflow long-term control plan now in development. Virtual office hours run from noon to 2 p.m., followed by an in-person session from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium at the Central Library, 79 Highland Ave. The session is free and open to the public; questions can go to esanders@kleinfelder.com.

Somerville Public Library

West Branch Library Hosts Perler Bead Crafting for Kids Today

Children ages 5 and up can drop in for free Perler Bead crafting today from 3 to 4 PM in the West Branch Community Room.

Somerville Public Library

East Branch Library Hosts Monthly Adult 'Free Write' Tonight

The East Branch Library's monthly writing circle for adults meets tonight from 7 to 8:15 PM, with prompts, paper, pens, tea, and space to share work.

Somerville Public Library

Alternative Rock Showcase Set for Warehouse XI Tonight

Bands Awnthay, Headfirst, and Superdown play an all-ages show tonight at 7 PM, hosted by Broken String Booking.

Eventbrite

Somerville Fermentation Festival Returns Aug. 16

The second annual Somerville Fermentation Festival runs Sunday, August 16, from 10 AM to 5 PM, with over 25 exhibitors, sourdough and pickling workshops, culture swaps, and live music.

The Center for Arts at the Armory

St. Benedict Parish Raises Nearly $9,000 for Venezuela Relief

After devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, St. Benedict Parish in East Somerville has raised nearly $9,000 as of August 7 to fund food, medicine, and supply distribution.

The Boston Pilot

Free Workshop Helps Seniors Avoid Common Scams Tuesday

The Somerville Council on Aging hosts a free workshop Tuesday, August 11, at the Ralph & Jenny Center to help older adults spot, avoid, and report fraud schemes.

City of Somerville

Human Rights Commission to Meet Remotely Tuesday

The Somerville Human Rights Commission holds a remote public meeting Tuesday, August 11, at 6:30 PM via Zoom to discuss local advocacy and policies.

City of Somerville

Council on Aging Hosts Summertime BBQ and Bingo Tuesday

The Somerville Council on Aging's SCES Summertime BBQ at the Ralph & Jenny Center features Bingo at 10 AM followed by a grilled lunch at noon on Tuesday, August 11.

City of Somerville

SRA Selects Wood Partners for 90 Washington Street

The Somerville Redevelopment Authority voted July 20 to select Wood Partners as developer for the vacant four-acre site at 90 Washington Street, paving the way for a major mixed-use complex.

The Somerville Times

Final Session of Summer Teen Art Lounge Set for Today

The pilot Teen Art Lounge, a free drop-in creative space for students in grades 7-12, holds its final session today from 1 to 3 PM at 167 Holland Street.

Somerville Parks and Recreation

LEGO Club Drop-In Session at East Branch Library Today

LEGO Club meets today from 11 AM to 4 PM at the East Branch Library, with drop-in building time recommended for ages 5 and up.

Somerville Public Library

Boston Leather Guild Meets at West Branch Today

The Boston Leather Guild gathers today from 5:30 to 8 PM in the West Branch Community Room for leathercraft, mentorship, and skill-sharing.

Somerville Public Library

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