Five-alarm fire displaces 41 in Teele Square

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Five-alarm fire displaces 41 and destroys six Teele Square businesses

A five-alarm fire Wednesday afternoon at 1135 Broadway displaced 41 residents and destroyed six businesses, including a longtime dry cleaner, a package store and Marsala, an Indian restaurant open for more than 15 years. The fire broke out just feet from a Somerville firehouse, and mutual aid crews from several neighboring departments helped bring it under control. All tenants got out safely and three firefighters had minor injuries, but Fire Chief Charles Breen's department says the building is a total loss.

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Ward 7 Neighborhood Connect meets tonight at West Somerville school

The meeting runs 6 to 8 p.m. at West Somerville Neighborhood School, with pizza and refreshments at 6. Residents can talk with Mayor Jake Wilson, city officials and staff.

City of Somerville

Land Use Committee and Planning Board hold joint zoning hearing tonight

The remote public hearing starts at 6:30 p.m. Proposed zoning amendments cover parking maximums, ground-story elevation, accessory dwelling units and other rules.

City of Somerville

Planning Board takes up Broadway hours and Wheatland Street housing tonight

The board meets remotely at 6 p.m. The agenda includes a request to expand hours at 222 Broadway and a proposed apartment building at 6 Wheatland Street.

City of Somerville

Teele Square Hilton proposal continued to Nov. 5

Developers presented an eight-story, 99-room Hilton for the vacant lot known as The Pit at 1154 Broadway and sought 10 variances. The ZBA continued the hearing to November 5; the extent of possible site contamination remains unknown.

Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Police log: Davis Square assault arrest and distraction robberies

Somerville Police's log covers an arrest after a physical assault in Davis Square, an attack on a dog walker on Perkins Street, and distraction robberies on Franklin and Washington streets.

The Somerville Times

City holds virtual Small Business Office Hours today

From 4 to 5 p.m., staff from Economic Development, Licensing and Inspectional Services will answer online questions about business permits, licenses and related matters.

City of Somerville

Mobile farmers market stops at Clarendon Hill Towers today

The market runs 4 to 6 p.m. at 1372 Broadway and accepts SNAP, WIC farmers market coupons and senior coupons. It operates Thursdays through Saturdays through October 31.

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Somernova Field Day offers team challenge course at noon

From noon to 2 p.m., Parkour Generations Boston, Somernova and Bouldering Project host a team challenge course at Somernova, billed as an afternoon of speed, strategy and friendly competition.

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East Branch offers chair yoga this morning

Chair yoga runs 11 a.m. to noon at the East Branch Library. It welcomes seniors and people with limited mobility or balance; space is limited.

Somerville Hub

New-parent support group meets at Central Library

The Somerville Family Learning Collaborative's free baby playgroup and new-parent support group meets 1 to 2:30 p.m. today in the Central Library auditorium.

Somerville Hub

Somerville Museum hosts 'Collage from the Collections' workshop

The hands-on mixed-media workshop runs 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today. Participants draw on textures, imagery and historical documents from the collections; materials are provided and no experience is needed.

Somerville Museum

FabVille opens its maker space tonight

The community open shop runs 5 to 9 p.m. at Somerville High School, where community members can use the space and tools.

FabVille

Teens and tweens invited to Central Library Writers' Den

The Writers' Den meets 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Central Library for grades 7–12, with writing prompts, snacks and optional peer feedback.

Somerville Hub

Library hosts adult workshop to make banned-book tote bags

Adults can decorate reusable tote bags at the Central Library from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today. Materials are provided, and participants may bring their own tote.

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