Nor'easter Triggers Sewer Overflows Into Mystic

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Weekend Nor'easter Triggered Sewer Overflows Into Mystic River

The weekend nor'easter's estimated 2 inches of rain caused at least three combined sewer overflows, including a treated discharge in Somerville Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:17 p.m. that may have affected the Mystic River upstream of the Amelia Earhart Dam, plus a 23-minute discharge Monday morning in the Lower Mystic area. Residents are advised to avoid contact with local water bodies for 48 hours after an overflow ends because of health risks from bacteria and other pollutants. A $1.3 billion plan by Cambridge, Somerville and the MWRA to reduce these overflows is being prepared for presentation to federal and state regulators next year.

Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Ward 5 Neighborhood Connect Meeting Tonight

Residents can meet Mayor Jake Wilson, city council members and staff Tuesday, September 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kennedy School Cafeteria, 5 Cherry St., for pizza, refreshments and city updates.

City of Somerville

School Committee Instruction Subcommittee Meets Remotely Tonight

The Educational Programs and Instructional Subcommittee meets virtually Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom webinar.

City of Somerville

The Django Cadre and Layla Black Play The Burren Tonight

The Burren in Davis Square hosts Gypsy jazz group The Django Cadre in the Front Room and pop-punk artist Layla Black in the Back Room, starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 29.

The Burren

Somerville Theatre Screens 'Pink Flamingos' in 35mm Tonight

The Cult Cinema Tuesdays series presents John Waters's 'Pink Flamingos' in 35mm at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 29 in the Main Theatre.

Somerville Theatre

Affordable Two-Bedroom Condo Available at 143 Cedar St

The City of Somerville is accepting applications for an affordable two-bedroom condo in Spring Hill priced at $239,334 for first-time buyers earning at or below 80% of area median income.

The Somerville Times

Malden Edges Somerville Boys' Soccer, 1-0

Malden High defeated Somerville High 1-0 Monday, September 28 in a physical, closely contested match.

Malden Blue and Gold

Legislative Matters Committee Meets Tonight

The City Council's Legislative Matters Committee holds a public meeting Tuesday, September 29 at 6 p.m.; the agenda and stream are posted on the city's site.

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Council on Aging Hosts Bingo Today at Ralph & Jenny Center

Bingo starts at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 29 at the Ralph & Jenny Center, 9 New Washington St., with coffee, snacks and lunch at noon; registration required.

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Free Technology Help at Holland Street Center Today

The Council on Aging's technology drop-in runs from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holland Street Center, 167 Holland St., offering one-on-one device help.

City of Somerville

Free Knitting Group Meets at Holland Street Center Today

Knitting with Natasha meets from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at Holland Street Center, 167 Holland St.; knitters of all levels are welcome.

City of Somerville

Frog with Woods Plays the Crystal Ballroom Tonight

Frog with Woods performs at the Crystal Ballroom, 55 Davis Square, Tuesday, September 29; doors open at 7 p.m. with the show at 8 p.m.

Crystal Ballroom

The Psycodelics Play The Rockwell Tonight

The Psycodelics perform Tuesday, September 29 at 8 p.m. at The Rockwell, 255 Elm St.

The Rockwell

Healey School Holds Back-to-School Night Tonight

Arthur D. Healey School's tentative back-to-school night runs Tuesday, September 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 5 Meacham St.

Somerville Public Schools