$150K in state recycling grants to 2 firms

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State recycling grants boost Somerville businesses

The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded $1.1 million in Waste Reduction Innovation Grants to 13 businesses and organizations statewide, including two based in Somerville: Hera Materials, which received $100,000, and Second Structure, which received $50,000. The MassDEP-administered program, launched in spring 2025, funds pilot-scale projects with commercialization potential as well as larger infrastructure investments aimed at expanding recycling and reuse. State officials said the money will help manage bulky waste, improve waste reduction efficiency, and keep more material out of landfills.

The Somerville Times

Funeral Mass Scheduled for Karen J. Campbell at St. Ann Church

A funeral Mass for Karen J. Campbell, of Medford and formerly of Somerville, will be held Wednesday, August 26, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann Church in Somerville.

The Somerville/Medford News Weekly

Nova Jimenez, Mimi Fonseca, and Camila Quintero to Perform at The Burren

Nova Jimenez, Mimi Fonseca, and Camila Quintero perform in the Back Room of The Burren in Davis Square tonight at 7 p.m.

The Burren

Central Library to Host Teen DIY Stained-Glass Collage Workshop

Somerville Public Library hosts a hands-on Stained Glass DIY Collage program for teens 13 and up at the Central Library today from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Somerville Public Library

Aeronaut Brewing Company to Host Monogamous Millennial Speed-Dating

Aeronaut Brewing Company hosts a Monogamous Millennial Speed-Dating event for singles ages 30-45 tonight from 7 to 9 p.m.

The Boston Calendar

Elm-Beacon Connector Safety Improvements to Start Late Summer 2026

The City of Somerville will install separated bike lanes and other quick-build safety upgrades along Elm Street, Somerville Avenue, and Beacon Street starting late summer 2026, removing most parking on the south side of Elm Street.

City of Somerville

MAPS Somerville Office Hosts Free HIV/STI Screening Clinic

The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers offers free, confidential HIV and STI testing at its Somerville Avenue office today from 4 to 6 p.m.

Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers

Groundwork Somerville Hosts Volunteer Urban Farming Session

Groundwork Somerville and Repair the World Boston host a volunteer urban farming and gardening session at Groundwork's South Street site today starting at 5 a.m.

Groundwork Somerville

Project Outlook invites low-vision and blind seniors to socialize

Project Outlook, a monthly group for low-vision and blind seniors, meets at the Holland Street Center Thursday, August 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. for a meal and socializing.

City of Somerville

Council on Aging to host LGBTQIA+ virtual general exercise session

The Somerville Council on Aging hosts its LGBTQIA+ Virtual General Exercise class via Zoom Thursday, August 27, at 5:30 p.m., featuring seated fitness and balance training.

City of Somerville

Funeral scheduled for long-time Broadway business owner Lourdes Silva

A funeral Mass for Lourdes L. Silva, longtime owner of Frank's Beauty Salon on Broadway, will be held Thursday, August 27, at St. Ann Church in Somerville. Silva died August 22 at age 97.

The Somerville/Medford News Weekly