MassDOT OKs $78.7M Car-Free Mystic River Bridge

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MassDOT Approves $78.7M Mystic River Pedestrian Bridge Contract

MassDOT approved the $78.7 million construction contract for the Mystic River Pedestrian Bridge on Sept. 28. The bridge will be the only car-free connection across the Mystic River, linking the soon-to-reopen Draw Seven Park in Somerville to the Everett waterfront at Encore Casino. The Mystic River Watershed Association, Bike to the Sea and the East Coast Greenway Alliance have long pushed for the project to better connect parks and paths along the river.

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Curiosity Brewing Leases 5,877-Square-Foot Davis Square Space

ABG Commercial Realty announced Sept. 29 that Curiosity Brewing Company has leased 49 Day St. in Davis Square. The tenant plans to open a brewery, taproom and cafe there in spring 2027.

ABG Commercial Realty

Make Polluters Pay Holds Community Mixer Tonight

The campaign hosts a community mixer and spotlight training from 5 to 8 p.m. at 21 Properzi Way. Climate organizers and neighbors will discuss upcoming legislative actions.

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Public Health and Public Safety Committee Meets Tonight

The City Council committee meets remotely at 6 p.m. today.

City of Somerville

Human Rights Commission Meets Tonight on Zoom

The Somerville Human Rights Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. today via Zoom. The meeting is open to the public.

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Somerville Boys' Soccer Falls 3–0 to Chelsea

Somerville lost to Chelsea on Tuesday, Sept. 29, according to MaxPreps. Its next game is listed for Thursday, Oct. 1, against Arlington.

MaxPreps

Housing Committee Meets Tonight

The Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee meets at 6 p.m. today. The City Council notice links to the agenda and video stream.

City of Somerville

The Jungle Giants Play the Crystal Ballroom Tonight

The Jungle Giants perform at 8 p.m. today at the Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre. The show is all ages.

Somerville Theatre

Grain Thief Plays Bluegrass Night at The Burren

Grain Thief and friends play from 7 to 10 p.m. today in the front room at The Burren, 247 Elm St.

Boston Bluegrass Union

East Branch Storytime Runs This Morning

Children can join Meghan for stories, songs and finger plays from 11 to 11:45 a.m. today at 115 Broadway.

Somerville Public Library

Davis Square Farmers Market Runs Noon to 6 p.m. Today

The market is in the municipal parking lot at 44 Day St., next to Flatbread Somerville.

Davis Square Farmers Market

Teen Video Game Hangout at Central Library Today

Grades 7–12 can take turns on selected Nintendo Switch games from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the Central Library auditorium. Sign-up is first-come, first-served.

Somerville Public Library

Arts and Crafts Drop-In at the West Branch

Drop in from 2 to 4 p.m. today in the West Branch children's room. Supplies are provided and no registration is required.

Somerville Public Library

Back-to-School Bingo at the East Branch Today

Bingo runs from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the East Branch, 115 Broadway. It is best suited for ages 4–12, and no registration is required.

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