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Today is the last day to register for Sept. 1 primary

Saturday, Aug. 22 is the deadline to register to vote in the Sept. 1 State Primary: midnight for online registration, 5 p.m. for in person, and postmarked by today if mailing a form. City Hall at 93 Highland Ave. is open today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for in-person registration. Early voting also begins today in the lower level of City Hall and runs through Aug. 28.

City of Somerville

City to hold overdose vigil, flag planting Aug. 27

The city will host a candlelight vigil and purple flag-planting outside City Hall on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 6-7 p.m., honoring 11 residents lost to opioid overdoses in 2025.

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Somerville Democrats: 'People's Primary Pledge' collapses in 34th Middlesex race

The Somerville Democratic Party said Friday that the voluntary pledge to block dark-money super PAC spending in the 34th Middlesex state rep race collapsed after candidate Paul Ruseau refused to make a required charitable offset payment.

The Somerville Times

Esh Circus Arts hosts free open house today

Esh Circus Arts (44 Park St.) holds a free community open house today, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., with mini taster classes in aerial silks, handstands and juggling for youth and adults.

Esh Circus Arts

Tufts alumni group tours Katherine Small Gallery today

The Tufts Art History and Architecture Alumni Network tours Katherine Small Gallery on Beacon Street today, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., to view the exhibition 'Decision '25: Let the People Decide (Again).'

Tufts Alumni

Somerville Museum leads Mount Auburn Cemetery walking tour today

Docent Robin Hazard Ray leads a walking tour today, 10-11:30 a.m., exploring burial sites of notable former Somerville residents at Mount Auburn Cemetery.

Somerville Museum

Camberville Somerchoir performs 'Timeless Motets' Aug. 28

Camberville Somerchoir performs works by J.S. Bach and contemporary composers on Friday, Aug. 28, at 8 p.m. at First Church Somerville UCC.

Camberville Somerchoir

Noah Guthrie, Ella McDonald play The Burren tonight

Songwriters Noah Guthrie and Ella McDonald perform original acoustic music in The Burren's Back Room tonight starting at 6:30 p.m.

The Boston Calendar

Police log: break-ins, robbery, Assembly Row fight

Friday's Somerville police log includes breaking-and-entering reports, a robbery on Washington Street, and an earlier fight at Assembly Row.

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First Crush plans permanent Union Square wine bar

First Crush Boston plans to open a natural wine bar and event space at 259 Washington St. this fall, in the former Juliet Social Club space.

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Ginny Smithers Pool closes Monday for maintenance

Ginny Smithers Pool at 5 Cherry St. closes Monday, Aug. 24, for about three weeks of annual cleaning and repairs, reopening Sept. 14.

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West Branch Library hosts Game Day this morning

Somerville Public Library's West Branch hosts Game Day in the Children's Room today, 10 a.m.-noon, with board games, cards and LEGO.

Somerville Public Library

Central Library holds mocktail workshop this afternoon

Somerville Public Library's Summer Mocktails mixology workshop runs today, 2-4 p.m., at Central Library; registration is full, with a wait list available.

Somerville Public Library