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Also on today's calendar: Medford Online Auction Estate Sale and 15 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Applications now open for Somerville Local Cultural Council Grants (thesomervilletimes.com) — Somerville is now accepting applications for its FY27 Local Cultural Council grants, offering $400–$5,000 for community arts projects, schools, and individual artist fellowships. Residents can also apply to serve on the grant review panel and attend a virtual info session on September 22 to get help with the process and strengthen their proposals.
2. Dominik Mercier, Peabody use dominant second half to stomp on Somerville (bostonherald.com) — Somerville High's football team dropped its season opener at Dilboy Stadium, falling 40–16 to Peabody despite a strong performance from Highlander standout Ryan Louis. The story recaps key plays, including Somerville's early second-half surge, Peabody's explosive special-teams answer, and a late pick-six, while looking ahead to Somerville's chance to rebound against Medford in Week 2.
3. Community organizer Rice declares a run for Ward 3 seat in Somerville, and a potential rival has filed with the state - Cambridge (csindie.com) — Somerville's Ward 3 City Council seat is heading for a special election, with Spring Hill resident and community organizer Derrick Rice officially launching his campaign to replace outgoing councilor Ben Ewen-Campen. The article explains why the seat is opening, outlines the special-election trigger under city law, notes another potential candidate, and details how this shuffle connects to Somerville's statehouse races and other council changes.
4. Empowering Mayors as Chief Urban Designers (upenn.edu) — Somerville Mayor Jake Wilson recently joined a national design institute to workshop plans for reimagining Gilman Square with social housing, affordable childcare, and better access to the nearby light rail station. He also explored interim ideas like food trucks and learned how to craft effective requests for proposals, potentially shaping a major future transformation near City Hall and a popular local restaurant.
5. Somerville Man Arrested Following 3-Month Cambridge Drug Investigation (patch.com) — A Somerville man was arrested after a three-month Cambridge police investigation into alleged drug distribution in North Cambridge and Central Square, with Somerville Police assisting. The 65-year-old resident faces multiple distribution and possession charges involving several controlled substance classes, following tips from community members that helped drive the case forward.
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