$1.3B Sewer Overflow Plan Open for Comment

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Public Comment Open on Joint Sewer Overflow Control Plan

Cambridge, Somerville, and the MWRA have released a Draft Updated Combined Sewer Overflow Control Plan and are taking public comment through Sept. 30, including an in-person session at the Somerville Public Library on Aug. 10. The plan carries an estimated $1.3 billion investment and is projected to eliminate combined sewer overflows across all three receiving waterbodies in a 2050 typical year, even accounting for increased precipitation from climate change. The agencies describe it as the first CSO plan in the nation to explicitly incorporate climate change, built on four years of technical work and public engagement.

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Comedian Thom Tran Set for Stand-Up Show at The Rockwell

Combat-wounded veteran and Los Angeles-based comedian Thom Tran headlines a stand-up show tonight, July 30, at 7 p.m. at The Rockwell in Davis Square.

The Rockwell

Obituary: Longtime Resident João 'John' De Medeiros Dies at 72

João M. 'John' De Medeiros, a longtime Somerville resident who immigrated from the Azores, died July 21 at age 72.

The Somerville Times

SFLC Hosts Weekly New Parents Support Group at Central Library

The Somerville Family Learning Collaborative's New Parent Support Group meets today, July 30, at the Central Library, offering peer support and developmental play for families.

Somerville Public Library Events

Young Readers Practice with Therapy Dog Waffles at Library

Kids ages 4-11 can read aloud to certified therapy dog Waffles today, July 30, at the Central Library.

Somerville Public Library Events

Armory Café Hosts Mental Health Performance 'Breaking the Stigma'

The Rooted Armory Café presents 'Breaking: The Stigma' tonight, July 30, at 7:15 p.m., featuring mental health-focused performances including the one-person play 'Mirror: Inside Psychosis.'

The Center for Arts at the Armory

Boston Tap Party Summer Festival Begins in Somerville

The sixth annual Boston Tap Party kicks off summer tap workshops and open classes today, July 30, at the Deborah Mason Performing Arts Center and the Center for Arts at the Armory.

DanceUs.org

Somerville Renews Cataldo Ambulance Service Contract

Somerville has renewed its contract with Cataldo Ambulance Service, the Somerville-based company that has been the city's primary 911 ambulance provider since 1977.

Somerville Patch

84 Broadway Redevelopment Reviewed at Neighborhood Meeting

A virtual neighborhood meeting on July 29 reviewed LaCourt Realty's proposal for 84 Broadway, which would add three stories to the existing two-story building for 20 residential units and one commercial tenant.

City of Somerville

Conservation Commission Meets Remotely Tonight

The Somerville Conservation Commission meets remotely tonight, July 30, from 7-9 p.m., with a registration link and agenda posted by the city.

City of Somerville

Veterans' Commission Meets Remotely This Afternoon

The Somerville Veterans' Commission on Monuments, Memorials and Dedications meets remotely today, July 30, from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

City of Somerville

Council on Aging Hosts America 250 Anniversary Lunch

The Council on Aging hosts a 250th Anniversary of America celebration at Dilboy Post today, July 30, at 11 a.m., with a $10 lunch and music from DJ Hank.

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