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Advisory: Somerville Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus

State testing has detected West Nile virus in mosquitoes collected in Somerville. The city has placed the area at a "Moderate" risk level.

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Union Square to Host 'One Night Art School' on July 30

Somerville Arts Engine and USQ host a free arts event, One Night Art School, Thursday, July 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. at 10 Prospect St., with workshops in drawing, printmaking, dance, and more for ages 13 and up.

Somerville Patch

Somerville Fire Responds to Speedway Gas Station Incident

Somerville Fire, the Board of Health, and Cataldo Ambulance responded Friday afternoon to a fire suppression system discharge at the Speedway gas station on McGrath Highway; no injuries were reported.

The Somerville Times

West Branch Library to Host Monthly 'Death Cafe' Discussion

The West Branch Library hosts its Death Cafe, a group-led, agenda-free discussion on mortality, Monday, July 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Somerville Public Library

Museum of Modern Renaissance to Host Full Moon Yoga Session

The Museum of Modern Renaissance on College Avenue hosts a sound healing and yoga session inspired by the July full moon, Wednesday, July 29 at 7 p.m.

Time Out

Ballroom Thieves Headline Free PatioPalooza Concert at Aeronaut

Aeronaut Brewing's Somernova location hosts a free outdoor concert tonight featuring The Ballroom Thieves with Autumn Hollow and Midnight Motion, part of Mimi's Chuka Diner's final summer PatioPalooza with live music and an outdoor grill menu.

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State Senate Passes Bill to License Private Home Care Agencies

On July 23, the Massachusetts Senate passed a bill co-sponsored by Senator Patricia Jehlen (D-Somerville) requiring private home care agencies to be licensed, with new screening, training, and supervision standards.

The Somerville Times

Live Comedy Character Talk Show Comes to the Armory

Boston's first and only live comedy character talk show, featuring a live band and local talent, performs in the Performance Hall at Arts at the Armory tonight at 7 p.m.

UNATION

American Blues Reunite for Sold-Out Show at The Burren

Local band The American Blues, performing together for the first time since 2013, play a sold-out show in the Back Room of The Burren in Davis Square tonight at 7 p.m.

24 Hour Music, LLC

Mobile Farmers Market Stops at Mystic Housing

The Somerville Mobile Farmers Market visits Mystic Housing Development, 25B Memorial Road, today from 10 a.m. to noon, offering affordable local produce and accepting SNAP, WIC, and Senior Farmers Market Coupons.

City of Somerville

Union Square Writing Meetup Gathers at Life Alive

Shut Up & Write Boston Area meets today from 10 to 11 a.m. at Life Alive Organic Cafe in Union Square, 32 Prospect Street.

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Somerville Finalizes New Contract with SEIU Chapter 3

The City of Somerville has ratified a new agreement with SEIU Chapter 3 (NCFO 32BJ) that raises pay and modernizes benefits for school custodians, covering fiscal years 2026 through 2028.

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