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April 19, 2026

Patriots' Day Colonial Fair at Foss Park Tomorrow

Somerville Museum hosts a free Patriots' Day Colonial Fair at Foss Park on April 20 from 10 a.m. to noon, featuring colonial games and a Paul Revere appearance.

Somerville Museum

Public Meeting Tuesday on 90 Washington St. Development Proposals

The Civic Advisory Committee meets April 22 to review mixed-use redevelopment proposals for 90 Washington Street near East Somerville Green Line station.

City of Somerville

CPA Public Hearing Tuesday on FY27 Funding Priorities

The Community Preservation Committee holds a virtual hearing April 22 at 6 p.m. to discuss survey results and priorities for next year's funding across open space, historic preservation, and housing projects.

City of Somerville

Drug Take Back Day and Spring Cleanups Set for April 25

Residents can dispose of unused medications at Public Safety Headquarters and Teele Square Fire Station, while citywide spring cleanups run 10 a.m. to noon in all seven wards.

City of Somerville

Revolutionary Line Trolley Tours Run April 25-26

Somerville Museum offers 90-minute guided trolley tours to Paul Revere ride sites and Revolutionary War locations during Patriots' Day week.

Somerville Museum

First Bow Market Pine-Car Derby April 26

Bow Market and Cub Scouts Pack 3 host an all-ages fundraiser where participants build and race handmade pine cars to support local scouting programs.

Bow Market

SustainaVille Week Starts May 2 with Block Party

The ninth annual sustainability week runs May 2-8, featuring a Mossland Street block party, Lincoln Park Arbor Day picnic, compost giveaway, and home electrification tours.

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