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Vote-by-mail ballots mailed for Sept. 1 state primary

The Somerville Election Department began mailing Vote-by-Mail ballots on Aug. 11 for the Sept. 1 State Primary, and will keep mailing them as applications are processed. Officials ask voters to return ballots early so staff have time to review the envelope for completeness and contact voters if an issue could keep a ballot from being counted. Completed ballots must be sealed in the ballot envelope with the voter's affidavit signed on the orange envelope, and can be returned by mail or at one of 10 official drop boxes across the city.

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Kitty Connection urgently seeks adopters for senior cats

Medford-based rescue Kitty Connection issued an urgent appeal on Aug. 11 for foster or adoptive homes for 13-year-old siblings Greensleeves and String to prevent euthanasia.

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Astronomy on Tap brings space talks, trivia to Aeronaut

This free event at Aeronaut Brewery on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 6-8 p.m. features local Harvard astronomers discussing dark matter, followed by space trivia.

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Mystic Valley Voters Forum schedules State Rep debate

The Mystic Valley Voters Forum will host a debate for the 34th Middlesex District candidates on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the Medford Public Library.

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Binchtopia podcast tour stops at Crystal Ballroom Thursday

The podcast Binchtopia, hosted by Julia Hava and Eliza McLamb, brings its 'Shake Up Your Life Tour' to the Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 7:30 p.m.

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Somerville Little League opens 2026 Fall Ball registration

Somerville Little League has opened registration for Fall Ball, running Aug. 30 through Nov. 21, with a focus on player skills and development.

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Hip-hop artist The ZYG 808 headlines Jungle open mic

Multi-instrumentalist and hip-hop artist The ZYG 808, performing as Mr. Z, headlines open mic night at The Jungle Community Music Club on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 6 p.m.

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Korean-influenced Kima Cafe to open in Union Square

Kima Cafe plans a mid-September opening at 75 Bow Street, taking over the former Fortissimo Coffeehouse space with Korean- and Asian-influenced coffee, food, and drinks.

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All She Wrote Books launches Chloe Lauter's debut novel

All She Wrote Books hosts a launch event for local author Chloe Lauter's debut novel 'The Flayed Man' on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 7 p.m., with a moderated discussion.

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Mass. Life Sciences Center board meets in Assembly Row

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Board of Directors meets Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 2 p.m. at Mass General Brigham in Assembly Row to discuss its FY27 program portfolio.

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Neighborhood meeting held on Broadway Dunkin hours

Ward 1 Councilor Matthew McLaughlin hosts a virtual neighborhood meeting Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 6 p.m. on proposed extended hours at 220-222 Broadway, with a Mission Hill Donuts representative answering questions.

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Logan Runway 27 project holds public info session

Massport holds a virtual public information session Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 6 p.m. on the Logan Runway 27 Safety Area Improvements Project, with construction set to begin Aug. 31.

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Disability Commission meets at West Branch Library

The Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities meets Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 6 p.m. at the West Branch Library, with options to attend in person, by phone, or via Zoom.

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Arts Council Board meets at City Hall Annex

The Somerville Arts Council Board holds an open meeting Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the first-floor conference room at the City Hall Annex, 50 Evergreen Ave.

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