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Group Fights Sewage Dumping in Alewife Brook
July 28, 2026
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Save the Alewife Brook group opposes continued sewage dumping
Save the Alewife Brook issued a letter Monday urging local boards to reject an MWRA, Cambridge, and Somerville plan that would allow continued raw sewage discharge into the brook during heavy rains. The group says the plan ignores health impacts on the roughly 5,000 people living in the brook's 100-year floodplain, an area it describes as among the most diverse and vulnerable Environmental Justice neighborhoods. The letter comes ahead of an MWRA presentation to the Select Board on the combined sewer overflows.
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Mobile Farmers Market visits Clarendon Hill Towers Thursday
The Somerville Mobile Farmers Market stops at Clarendon Hill Towers (1372 Broadway) on Thursday, July 30, from 4 to 6 p.m., offering fresh produce and accepting SNAP, WIC, and senior farmers market coupons.
City of Somerville
Applications open for 2026-2027 Winter Farmers Market
Applications opened Monday, July 27, for businesses and farmers wanting to sell at the upcoming Winter Farmers Market, which runs Saturdays near Spring Hill.
The Somerville Times
Babe Rainbow performs at the Crystal Ballroom tonight
Australian psychedelic rock band Babe Rainbow plays the Crystal Ballroom in Davis Square tonight, Tuesday, July 28, at 8 p.m.
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Wagner and Vino opera night at The Burren tonight
Boston Wagner Society presents "Wagner and Vino 2026," an evening of live classical music and wine tasting, tonight, Tuesday, July 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Burren.
Wagner and Vino 2026 (AWF)
Somerville climatetech startup Transaera hires new sales EVP
Somerville-based Transaera announced Monday, July 27, that it has hired David Eisenbud as Executive Vice President of Sales to lead commercialization of its high-efficiency cooling technology.
PR Newswire
Morning bingo and lunch at Ralph & Jenny Center today
Seniors can play bingo starting at 10 a.m. today, Tuesday, July 28, followed by a shared lunch at the Ralph & Jenny Center.
City of Somerville
MBTA, city host bus redesign open house Thursday
The MBTA and City of Somerville co-host an in-person open house Thursday, July 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to gather feedback on proposed bus redesign updates affecting Routes 67, 80, 94, 96, and 350.
City of Somerville
Free outdoor screening of 'Wayne's World' Thursday at Seven Hills Park
SomerMovie Fest hosts a free outdoor screening of 'Wayne's World' (PG-13) Thursday, July 30, at about 8:15 p.m. at Seven Hills Park.
City of Somerville
Free chair yoga at Council on Aging today
The Council on Aging offers a free chair-based yoga class today, Tuesday, July 28, at 9 a.m. at the Holland Street Center, including supported standing balance, taught by Michelle Deutsch.
City of Somerville
Tech help drop-in hours at Council on Aging today
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services' Technology Access Program holds drop-in hours today, Tuesday, July 28, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Holland Street Center for one-on-one device help.
City of Somerville
Veterans group meets at Holland Street Center today
The Council on Aging's Veterans Group holds its monthly gathering today, Tuesday, July 28, at 10:30 a.m. at the Holland Street Center, offering peer connection, discussion, and refreshments.
City of Somerville
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