Back to School Fair Aug. 25 at Somerville High

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SPS Back to School Fair set for Aug. 25 at Somerville High

Somerville Public Schools holds its annual Back to School Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Somerville High School, with free school supplies, frozen treats, and a chance to meet principals and district department heads. Community organizations will be on hand with information about programs and services for students and families. Immediately after, from 6 to 8 p.m., the high school hosts Welcome to Somerville High for incoming ninth-graders and students new to the school.

The Somerville Times

'Somerville Stomp' swing dance returns to Samba Bar tonight

Boston Lindy Hop hosts its monthly 'Somerville Stomp' social dance tonight, starting with a community hour at 7 p.m. followed by social dancing and food.

Boston Lindy Hop

Zoning Board of Appeals meets remotely tonight

Somerville's Zoning Board of Appeals holds a remote public meeting tonight at 6 p.m. to review local development and zoning petitions.

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MAMAS Back-to-School Free Store set for Aug. 22

Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville (MAMAS) will hold its annual free store Saturday, Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at East Somerville Community School, distributing free clothing and school supplies.

The Somerville Times

Dunkin' 24-hour proposal faces Planning Board review Thursday

The Somerville Planning Board meets Thursday, Aug. 20 to discuss a proposal to allow the Dunkin' at 222 Broadway to operate 24 hours a day, amid neighborhood concerns over noise and safety.

Cambridge | Somerville Independent

School Committee subcommittee to discuss AI, discipline policies

The Rules Management Subcommittee of the Somerville School Committee meets Thursday, Aug. 20 to review policies on harmful use of artificial intelligence and student discipline.

Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Somerville Food Coalition holds monthly meeting tonight

The Somerville Food Coalition holds its monthly in-person meeting tonight to coordinate local food security and access programs.

Somerville Food Coalition

Municipal Job Creation and Retention Board meets Thursday

The Somerville Municipal Job Creation and Retention Board of Trustees holds a hybrid meeting Thursday, Aug. 20, in person and via Zoom, to discuss upcoming city initiatives.

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Weekly volunteer farm hours continue at South Street Farm tonight

Groundwork Somerville invites the public to South Street Farm tonight from 5–7 p.m. for its weekly hands-on volunteer gardening session.

Groundwork Somerville

'The Trial' improvised comedy show debuts at Armory tonight

Arts at the Armory hosts 'The Trial' tonight at 7 p.m., featuring Boston comedians in a mock trial where the audience serves as jury.

The Center for Arts at the Armory

Council on Aging leads Beach Boys tribute trip today

Somerville Council on Aging's Beach Boys Tribute & Lobsterbake trip departs today at 8 a.m. from the Ralph & Jenny Center, including transportation, lunch, and a show ticket.

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