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🌱 Patch AM: Do you remember Somerville’s lost Bingham School and its neighborhood shortcuts?

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Coffee in hand, Somerville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Do you remember Somerville's lost Bingham School and its neighborhood shortcuts?
  • Looking for flexible, well-paid babysitting work near Teele Square?
  • How Somerville will mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 in Davis Square

Also on today's calendar: Wellesley Weston Lifetime Learning Fall Session Starts September 14! and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Kicking it old school: The Bingham (thesomervilletimes.com) — Longtime residents share vivid memories of Somerville's former Bingham School, from strict dress codes and favorite corner stores to the fire drill scare that led to its closure and students' transfer to other local schools. The story celebrates Somerville's old brick school buildings and the many former Bingham students who still live in the city today.
   

2. Babysitter Needed [Teele Square / Somerville, MA] (tufts.edu) — A Somerville family near Teele Square is seeking an experienced babysitter for their 9‑month‑old, with steady Friday afternoons plus occasional evenings and weekend half-days. The job pays $26–28 per hour, involves typical infant care and light tidying, and is especially convenient for Tufts students within walking distance who can email details about their experience and availability.
   

3. Somerville hosting annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony (thesomervilletimes.com) — Somerville residents are invited to a 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Friday, September 11 at 6 p.m. in Davis Square, marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks. The event will feature remarks from city leaders, a bagpipe tribute, a color guard from Somerville police and fire, and roses for attendees to place at the memorial in quiet reflection.
   

4. NOTICE AND ORDER:Petition for Resignation or Petition for Removal of Guardianship of a MinorDocket No. MI15P4476GDCommonwealth of MassachusettsThe Trial CourtProbate and Family CourtMiddlesex Probate… (bostonherald.com) — A Middlesex Probate and Family Court hearing on September 9 will consider a petition to resign or remove the guardian of a minor from Somerville. Parents and other interested parties are advised they may respond in writing, request appointed counsel if eligible, and that minors over 14 generally have the right to attend this guardianship hearing.
   

5. Adults Over Forty Finished a Mental Flexibility Test Twelve Percent Faster After One Month of Filtered Home Air (medicaldaily.com subscription) — A month of using HEPA air purifiers in Somerville homes near I‑93 and Route 28 helped residents over 40 complete a mental flexibility test about 12 percent faster than with sham devices. Researchers caution the study is small and short-term, but it highlights how Somerville's heavy traffic pollution may affect brain health and why cleaner indoor air could matter locally.
   

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  • Mass General Brigham posted a job opening for BFT Aspire Assist Group Leader - Saturday Programming in Somerville. Apply here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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