Daily brief · East Somerville, MA
Green Line Suspended Nine Days Starting Today
August 8, 2026
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Nine-Day Green Line Suspension Begins Between Boston, Somerville
Green Line service is suspended for nine consecutive days, August 8 through 16, between Government Center and Babcock Street on the B branch, Government Center and Cleveland Circle on the C branch, North Station and Kenmore on the D branch, and Heath Street and North Station on the E branch. The MBTA is using the outage for two projects: replacing the century-old signal system in the central Green Line tunnel and accessibility improvements on the C branch. The agency says the new signals will improve train detection, ease congestion in the tunnel and lay the groundwork for more frequent, more reliable service.
The Somerville Times
Voter Registration Deadline Set for Aug. 22 State Primary
City Hall will be open Aug. 22, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., for voter registration, and mail-in forms must be postmarked that day ahead of the Sept. 1 State Primary.
The Somerville Times
Winter Hill Dunkin' Donuts Weighs Bid for Later Hours
The Dunkin' Donuts at 222 Broadway in Winter Hill is considering a request to extend its hours, per this week's city business review.
Cambridge | Somerville Independent
Candidate Debates Released for Key 2026 State House Primaries
The Somerville Democratic City Committee released candidate debates for the Sept. 1 primary, filmed at Somerville High after a venue change from East Somerville Community School due to A/V issues.
The Somerville Times
Heat Advisory Expires After Days of Scorching Temperatures
A National Weather Service Heat Advisory for Somerville expired Friday after days of feels-like temperatures up to 100 degrees.
The Somerville Times
Middlesex Sheriff's Youth Public Safety Academy Concludes
The Middlesex Sheriff's Office wrapped up its five-week summer Youth Public Safety Academy, which trained children from Somerville and other county communities.
The Somerville/Medford News Weekly
Singer Em Wise Set for Farewell Boston Show at The Burren
Singer-songwriter Em Wise plays her final Boston-area show at The Burren in Davis Square tonight at 6 p.m., joined by Cyan Sueño and Nala on the Moon.
24 Hour Music
Remnant Brewing Hosts Beer Garden Fitness Yoga Session
Remnant Brewing in Union Square hosts an outdoor yoga class with instructor Andrea Saturday, Aug. 8, from 9 to 10 a.m.
Remnant Brewing
School Committee Schedules Special Meeting of the Whole
The Somerville School Committee will hold a Special Meeting of the Whole Monday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.
City of Somerville
Spoke Wine Bar Team Prepares to Open Liars in Teele Square
The owners of Davis Square's Spoke Wine Bar are renovating the former True Bistro space at 1153 Broadway for their new restaurant, Liars, planned for late summer 2026.
Patch
State Legislature Passes Bill to Regulate Home Care Industry
The state legislature passed a licensing and standards bill for home care agencies, a reform championed by Somerville Senator Patricia Jehlen to protect older adults.
The Somerville Times
CultureHouse HQ Hosts Summer Club Fair in Union Square
CultureHouse HQ at 16 Union Square hosts a Summer Club Fair today from 2 to 4 p.m., bringing local clubs together.
SimpleTix
Somergloom Saturday Continues at Crystal Ballroom
The heavy music festival Somergloom Saturday continues today at Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre.
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