National Night Out tonight at Dilboy Stadium

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National Night Out Moved to Rain Date at Dilboy Stadium

Somerville's National Night Out, postponed from Tuesday, will be held on its rain date tonight, Wednesday, August 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Dilboy Stadium. The event brings police and community together with music, games and bounce houses. Free backpacks will be given to the first 300 school-aged attendees.

City of Somerville

Cambridge Restores ShotSpotter Gunfire Detectors Used Across Camberville

On August 3, the Cambridge City Council voted 6-3 to restore ShotSpotter gunshot-detection for a 90-day trial; the same network's devices are also mounted on light poles in Somerville.

The Boston Globe

Boston Women's Market to Host Outdoor Makers Pop-Up at Assembly Row

On Saturday, August 8, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Boston Women's Market will host more than 30 women-owned small businesses selling handmade goods, gifts, and art at Assembly Row.

Boston Women's Market

Police Log Details Violent Bottle Assault at Chuckie Harris Park

A police log published August 4 details a July 20 incident in which officers found a bloodied victim at Chuckie Harris Park after three young males smashed a bottle on his head.

The Somerville Times

Sleeping Resident Screams to Scare Away Eliot Street Intruder

A police log published August 4 reports a July 22 break-in on Eliot Street, where a resident woke to find a male intruder standing in her room.

The Somerville Times

Crime Log Notes Assembly Row Weapons Call

Somerville's police crime log for July 14-27 lists a July 22 report on Revolution Drive in Assembly Row, where two juveniles said someone in an SUV pointed a handgun at them.

The Somerville Times

Obituary: Carl A. Cotreau, Longtime Resident, Passes Away at 93

Carl A. Cotreau, a longtime Somerville resident, died peacefully on Sunday, August 2, at age 93, survived by his children and grandchildren.

The Somerville/Medford News Weekly

Groundwork Somerville Hosts Volunteer Night at South Street Farm

Groundwork Somerville's weekly urban farm volunteer program returns tonight, Wednesday, August 5, from 5-7 p.m. at South Street Farm, inviting neighbors to dig, plant, and harvest.

Groundwork Somerville

Obituary: Longtime Resident James F. Shannon, Jr. Passes Away at 90

James F. Shannon, Jr., a longtime Somerville resident and retired Coca-Cola accounting manager, died peacefully on July 28; his funeral Mass is today, August 5, at St. Clement Church in Medford.

The Somerville/Medford News Weekly

Somerville Stitch Club Meets Tonight at West Branch Library

Somerville Stitch Club gathers tonight, Wednesday, August 5, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the West Branch Library for fiber crafting; registration is full but waitlist signups remain open.

Somerville Public Library