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Bike and transit boards oppose merger plan
August 26, 2026
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Mobility Advisory Boards Oppose Merger Plan
Members of the Pedestrian & Transit Advisory Committee and the Somerville Bicycle Advisory Committee submitted public comment ahead of today's Review of Multiple-Member Bodies Committee meeting, opposing the committee's July 8 vote to recommend merging the two bodies. In a letter to Chair Chris Dwan and Vice Chair Derrick Rice, the members wrote that a merger would offer no productivity or capacity gains for volunteers or city staff and would instead decrease their focus. The review committee is examining at least 56 multiple-member bodies serving the city.
City of Somerville
State Primary Election Set for September 1
Massachusetts voters go to the polls Tuesday, September 1, to narrow candidates for Governor, Attorney General, District Attorney, and state legislative seats ahead of the November 3 general election.
The Somerville Times
Volunteer for Urban Farming at Groundwork Somerville Today
Repair the World Boston and Groundwork Somerville host a hands-on urban farming volunteer session today, Wednesday, August 26, at 138 South St.
Repair the World Boston
Progressive Metal Band Greylotus Plays The Rockwell Tonight
Progressive metal group Greylotus performs at The Rockwell in Somerville tonight, Wednesday, August 26, at 8 p.m.
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Monogamous Speed-Dating Night at Aeronaut Tonight
Aeronaut Brewing Company hosts a guided, monogamous speed-dating night for singles aged 30 to 45 tonight, Wednesday, August 26, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Skip the Small Talk
Crystal Ballroom Hosts Singles Bash Tonight
The Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre hosts a fast-paced singles party with games and curated conversations tonight, Wednesday, August 26, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Crystal Ballroom
Veterans' Commission Holds Special Remote Meeting Thursday
The Somerville Veterans' Commission on Monuments, Memorials, and Dedications meets remotely Thursday, August 27, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. to review Hero Square eligibility.
City of Somerville
Nova Jimenez, Mimi Fonseca, Camila Quintero Play The Burren Tonight
Singer-songwriters Nova Jimenez, Mimi Fonseca, and Camila Quintero perform live at The Burren in Davis Square tonight, Wednesday, August 26, at 7 p.m.
The Burren
Somerville Firms Win Recycling-Reuse Grants
The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded $1.1 million in Waste Reduction Innovation Grants Tuesday, including $100,000 for Hera Materials and $50,000 for Second Structure, both based in Somerville.
The Somerville Times
Library Social Work Drop-In Hours at East Branch Today
Somerville Public Library offers social work drop-in hours today, Wednesday, August 26, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the East Branch, for confidential referrals and resources.
Somerville Public Library
Teens Make DIY Stained Glass at Central Library Today
Somerville Public Library hosts DIY Stained-Glass for Teens today, Wednesday, August 26, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Central Library; materials provided, no registration required.
Somerville Public Library
Comic Crew Meets at West Branch Library Today
Comic Crew gathers kids ages 8 to 11 today, Wednesday, August 26, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at West Branch Library to discuss "The Cardboard Kingdom" by Chad Sell.
Somerville Public Library
Mystery Book Group Meets on Zoom Tonight
Somerville Public Library's Mystery Book Group meets on Zoom tonight, Wednesday, August 26, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss "Last Call at the Nightingale" by Katharine Schellman.
Somerville Public Library
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