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How to vote early or by mail in Sept. 1 primary
August 21, 2026
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Somerville Sharing How to Vote Early or By Mail in the State Primary Election
The city has laid out the key deadlines for voting early, by mail, or in person ahead of the State Primary Election on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Residents who want a mail ballot or plan to vote before Election Day should check the dates now rather than at the polls.
City of Somerville
Clejan Plays Arts at the Armory
On Friday, Aug. 21, from 7 to 11:30 p.m., ArtSpark presented Clejan's Strings of Valhalla tour at Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., an all-ages show blending violin with hip-hop, trap, rock, and cinematic sound.
The Boston Calendar
Union Comedy Has Friday Improv Shows
On Friday, Aug. 21, at 7:30 p.m., Union Comedy hosted improv shows at 593 Somerville Ave., near Union Square and Spring Hill.
The Boston Calendar
Goofs Hosts Late Friday Standup
On Friday, Aug. 21, Goofs Comedy Club hosted its Detention standup shows at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. at 432 McGrath Highway.
The Boston Calendar
Rat****** Music Fest Returns to Union Square
On Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23, Rat****** Music Fest runs outdoors at 321 Washington Street in Union Square, rain or shine, with 14 live bands over the weekend.
The Somerville Times
Somerville to Observe Overdose Awareness Day and Recovery Month
In recognition of Overdose Awareness Day and Recovery Month the City of Somerville invites community members to a candlelight vigil and flag planting on August 27, as well as to overdose prevention training events throughout September.
City of Somerville
Somerville Recreation's 2026 Fall Program Guide is here
Somerville Recreation's 2026 Fall Program Guide includes adult street hockey and archery classes, a free teen volleyball clinic, an adaptive arts-and-crafts program, and Friday teen nights with games and pizza.
City of Somerville
Vinal Bakery's Tuesday Burger Night draws big crowds
A report published Monday, Aug. 17, highlights the popularity of Vinal Bakery's weekly summer Tuesday night burger specials, which draw dozens of residents.
Cambridge Day
Somerville seeks standby poll workers for State Primary
The city is recruiting standby polling place workers to support the Sept. 1 State Primary Election; workers must be ready to step in as needed on Election Day.
City of Somerville
Historians spotlight Black revolutionary history near Inner Belt Road
Historians detailed the little-told story of Mark, an enslaved Bostonian executed in 1755 near what is now Washington Street and Inner Belt Road in Somerville.
GBH News
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