Somerville raised to high risk for West Nile

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Somerville raised to high risk for West Nile virus

State health officials confirmed the season's second human West Nile virus case in Massachusetts on August 24, in a man in his 60s exposed in Middlesex County. Citing the cases, the locations of exposure and cumulative WNV findings in mosquito samples, the Department of Public Health raised the risk level to high in Somerville, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Everett, Newton and Watertown. Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein urged residents to use repellent, cover up, consider staying indoors from dusk to dawn, and empty containers collecting water outside their homes.

Mass.gov

Somerville climatetech firms win MassCEC funding awards

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $27.2 million in tax incentives on August 24 through the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center's Climatetech Tax Incentives Program, supporting 18 clean energy companies including Somerville-based Eden Geopower, Form Energy, and Vertical Semiconductor.

The Somerville Times

All She Wrote Books hosts author Rylan Hynes book launch

All She Wrote Books in East Somerville hosted trans author Rylan Hynes on August 25, 2026, celebrating the release of debut novel 'Grafting' with a moderated discussion, audience Q&A, and signing.

The Boston Calendar

Ryan and Solet debate records in Middlesex DA forum

Middlesex DA Marian Ryan and challenger David Solet debated violent crime, victim advocacy, and police-union endorsements in a League of Women Voters forum that aired August 20, ahead of the September 1 primary.

The Belmont Voice

Boston Green Drinks hosts environmental happy hour in Davis Square

Boston Green Drinks hosts an eco-networking happy hour tonight at Five Horses Tavern in Somerville, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Boston Green Drinks

YogaSix Assembly Row to lead restorative Yoga Nidra session

YogaSix Assembly Row hosts a restorative Yoga Nidra meditation session tonight at 7:30 p.m. for deep relaxation.

YogaSix Assembly Row

WANDERVILLE walkable music festival coming to Winter Hill

The free WANDERVILLE walkable music festival kicks off Saturday, August 29, at noon at Winter Hill Brewing Company, then roams to other breweries in Somerville and Cambridge.

The Boston Calendar

Review of Multiple-Member Bodies Committee scheduled Wednesday

The city's Review of Multiple-Member Bodies Committee meets remotely Wednesday, August 26, at 6 p.m.

City of Somerville

East Somerville phone shop reports two robberies

On Monday, August 24, Patch reported that Somerville Communications at 52 Broadway had been robbed twice in recent weeks, including a most recent incident on Sunday, August 23, with phones and tablets worth thousands of dollars taken.

Patch

The Moth StorySLAM takes over the Armory

The Moth: Boston StorySLAM runs tonight, Tuesday, August 25, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at The Center for Arts at the Armory, with the theme 'Serendipity.'

The Center for Arts at the Armory

Veterans group meets at Holland Street Center

The Council on Aging's Veterans Group meets today at 10:30 a.m. at the Holland Street Center, 167 Holland St., open to all veterans.

City of Somerville