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Somerville Police Union Backs Solet for DA

July 21, 2026

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Somerville Police Union Backs Solet for Middlesex DA

The Somerville Police Employees Association has endorsed challenger David Solet over 13-year incumbent Marian Ryan ahead of the September 1 Middlesex District Attorney election. Solet, 49, a former cold case prosecutor who worked under Ryan, has earned backing from police unions across eight Middlesex towns and cities, including Cambridge and Somerville. Ryan's campaign said she joined other incumbent attorneys general in refusing police union endorsements.

Cambridge Day

Memorial Mass Set for Community Worker Theresa Romanoff

A Memorial Mass for lifelong Somerville resident Theresa 'Terry' Romanoff, who dedicated her career to Cambridge Human Service Programs and the Council on Aging, will be held Tuesday, July 21, at 10 a.m. at St. Catherine of Genoa Church.

The Somerville Times

Korean Martial Arts Class Begins for Somerville Seniors

The Somerville Council on Aging hosts a Soo Bahk Do class for seniors Tuesday, July 21, at 3 p.m. at the Holland Street Center, focusing on traditional forms, self-defense, and balance.

City of Somerville

Local Startup to Launch Long COVID Tea Pills

Jadewell, a traditional Chinese herbal medicine startup founded by a Tufts alumna, will soon launch an affordable tea pill line meant to ease Long COVID symptoms like fatigue and brain fog for Cambridge and Somerville patients.

Cambridge Day

Central Library Hosts Baby Lapsit Session

The Central Library's Children's Room hosts its weekly Baby Lapsit session Tuesday, July 21, from 10:30-11 a.m., offering stories and songs for pre-walking infants.

Somerville Public Library

Exodus Bible Studies Meet at City on a Hill Tonight

City on a Hill Somerville hosts its weekly Men's and Women's Exodus Bible Studies Tuesday, July 21, from 7-8 p.m. at their Broadway location.

City on a Hill Somerville

Citizen Circle Play Session Gathers at Play Union

Families with kids ages 0-6 can join the weekly Citizen Circle playtime session Tuesday, July 21, from 10-10:45 a.m. at Play Union on Somerville Avenue.

Play Union

Recreation Softball League Continues at Trum Field

Local players take the field Tuesday, July 21, from 7-11 p.m. for ongoing Somerville Parks and Recreation softball matches at Trum Field's Diamond B.

Somerville Parks and Recreation

Chamber Government Affairs Committee Meets Today

The Somerville Chamber of Commerce holds its member-only Government Affairs Committee meeting Tuesday, July 21, to discuss policy initiatives and local business advocacy.

Somerville Chamber of Commerce

Cannabis Retailer Proposes East Somerville Store

Cannabis retailer Licensed Original LLC will hold a community outreach meeting Monday, July 27, at 6 p.m. to share plans for a proposed adult-use retail shop at 67 Broadway in East Somerville.

City of Somerville

The Jungle Hosts Free Live Music in Union Square

Union Square's community music club The Jungle hosts a free 21+ live music showcase featuring indigo blu, luvwander, and KK Gordon Tuesday, July 21, at 6 p.m.

Eventbrite

Mystic River Youth Canoe Program Week Three Begins

The Blessing of the Bay Boathouse hosts Week 3 of the Somerville Parks and Recreation Canoe Program on the Mystic River Tuesday, July 21, with morning and afternoon youth sessions.

Somerville Parks and Recreation

MBTA Seeks Feedback on Medford-Area Bus Changes

A virtual MBTA Bus Network Redesign meeting is set for Tuesday, July 21, from 6-7:30 p.m. to discuss proposed changes to Routes 67, 80, 94, 96, and 350 affecting Medford, Cambridge, Somerville, and Arlington.

City of Somerville

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