Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 64 and low of 45 degrees.
Sunday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 64, low: 54.
Monday: Some rain in the morning, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Somerville Community Path Getting New Safety Measures (iheart.com) — Somerville's busy Community Path between Somerville and Cambridge is getting new safety upgrades this fall, including speed bumps, clearer signs, and other traffic‑calming steps to slow e‑bikes and scooters. Local residents say they welcome changes that protect walkers, runners, kids, and dogs while still keeping the path friendly for rule‑following cyclists.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Pedestrian caused bicyclist crash: Crashing into me from the side, coming out of the blue. I fell hard. I was riding my bicycle on a protected bike lane in Union Square, between the… (Nextdoor Ward Two)
Are there any house cleaners out there who would be able to clean a house on short notice (between now & Tuesday, 10/13)? I'm in Somerville (Winter Hill). Will need references. Thanks! (Nextdoor Winter and Central Hills)
Acme Markets posted a job opening for Retail Sales and Store Support in Somerville. Apply here.
Chuck E. Cheese posted a job opening for Cashier - Cast Member in Somerville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Somerville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cambridge
The Friday Brief for October 9, 2026: A Banner Week for Acquisitions (contractpharma.com)
Letter to MWRA says Cambridge was blindsided by plan to permanently fence off 2.3 acres at Magazine Beach - Cambridge (csindie.com)
US IPO Week Ahead: Biotech remains a bright spot in a 2 IPO week (renaissancecapital.com)
Medford
Water Main Break Forces 2 Medford Schools To Close (patch.com)
Malden
Fights, Theft, And Arrests: Malden Police Log (patch.com)
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