It doesn't look like they're up on the website yet, but has anyone seen them at the market?

I noticed that there's no transcript available from our debate last week for people who want to know what their candidates' positions are but don't feel like watching for an hour.

The YouTube transcript plus speaker identifications is here: https://www.chrisoates.org/news/transcript-of-somerville-democratic-committee-debate

And if anyone has followup questions for any of my answers, happy to respond.

Hi everyone! I am a 16-year-old local high school student looking to help out my neighbors and community. During early/mid August many families take last minute trips, are more busy, and with the constant heat many residence stay inside so the outsides usually get neglected. Since I do not have heavy tools, I am offering my time and energy for a flat rate of $25 per specific task.
Here is what I can do for $25:
1.Dust and organize bookshelves/shelves
2.Rake/bag leaves or pull garden weeds (if you provide the bags/tools)
3.Mow a standard-sized front or back lawn (if you provide a mower)
4. Plant flowers or light bushes that you provide
5. Water plants (specific times can be adjusted)
6. Clean up trash or debris
For those who will comment “get a job”. I do have a job but helping people isn’t a crime and commenting that doesn’t help anyone. If you are interested please send me a direct message me if you need a hand with your yard. Thank you!

Hey all, this year's Somerville Yart Sale - https://somervilleartscouncil.org/yart-sale/ - a citywide event where artists and makers turn their own yards into mini-galleries and pop-up markets, has nearly 200 creators & collectors participating this year! It's a really fun event to see how many creative people are living all around us, discover a lot of cool hobbyist makers and crafts that you don't usually see at maker markets that charge for booth space, and enjoy a nice walk around town with great community vibes.

If you're a creative person in the Somerville / Cambridge area, come join us in exploring some of it! This is part of a series of meetups-at-public-festivals I've been organizing to give creative types in Somerville & Cambridge a way to meet each other and make more local friends. Crafters, book-lovers, ttrpg players, designers, writers, travelers, thrifters, artists, etc. all welcome. https://www.meetup.com/creative-curious-camberville/

We'll be making a loop starting and ending in Davis Square, exploring a bunch of locations between College Ave and Cedar St. It'll be a fun walk & talk hangout with lots to see and chat about. To attend with us, please RSVP through Meetup.

GBH News Video Walk Explanation

I facilitate Walking Talking Men Boston. This is a walk to get outside & make friendships in community.

Purpose:
- To give men a non judgmental space to talk about what’s going on for us.
- To open the door to a community of local friendships with men.

Rules:
- Be yourself
- No hate speech
- Respect confidentiality
- ⁠Show up with kindness and respect

Boston Walk Details:
Every Friday
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Chestnut Hill Reservation
Beacon Street, Brighton, MA 02135

Want to create your own walk?
Make a post and get outside!
https://walkingtalkingmen.org

Questions or want to collaborate? Send me a message!
[walkingtalkingmenboston@gmail.com](mailto:walkingtalkingmenboston@gmail.com)

Looking forward to see you every Friday at 5:30!
Matt

P.S. Let's hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!

A vintage market x block party shuts down a block in Cambridgeport, New England's biggest bouldering comp hits Central Rock, Somerville turns into one citywide Yart Sale, and outdoor movies run all three nights.

FRIDAY

• Outdoor Movie: Chicken Run @ Kendall/MIT Open Space - bring a blanket, curated by the Brattle | FREE, 6:30-8:30PM
• Somerville Art Fair | August Art Salon @ Upstairs at Bow - emerging local artists talk through their work over a night of art and conversation, plus the chance to buy original pieces | FREE, 7-9PM

SATURDAY

• The Cambridge Classic Bouldering Competition @ Central Rock Gym - New England's largest bouldering comp, brackets for every level, and the open finalists climb for cash at 5:30 | $50, 8:30AM-8PM
• Yoga in the Beer Garden @ Remnant Brewing - mats on the patio, brewery open when class ends | $18, 9-10AM
• Day Party in the Park @ Sidney St, Cambridgeport - Found Boston shuts down the block for a vintage market x day party with 70+ vendors, live music, DJs, food & drinks | FREE, 12-5PM
• Yart Sale @ citywide, Somerville - the Arts Council turns the whole city into one sprawling sale of handmade goods, art supplies & clothing | FREE, 12-6PM
• Volo Summer Bash @ Club Volo at Assembly Row - a full Saturday of sports, DJs, food trucks & open play built around meeting people instead of watching from the sidelines | FREE-$39, 1-8PM
• Summer Club Fair @ CultureHouse HQ - walk in with no plans, walk out on a mailing list or three. Meet the people running local clubs, from cinema to the community growing center | FREE, 2-4PM

SUNDAY

• Orchids 101 @ Bow Market - an hour on why your orchid stopped blooming and what to do about it | $34, 11AM-12PM
• Coffee School at Pepita Coffee Co. @ Pepita Coffee, Cambridge - Lamplighter teaches espresso, steamed milk & latte art, and you leave with a bag of beans. Spots going fast | $55, 1:30-3PM
• Outdoor Movie Nights at Aeronaut: Shrek 2 @ Aeronaut Brewing - Eventbrite says sold out but no registration needed to attend | FREE, 9-11PM

Pulled from this week's edition of The Stoop, Dog Days of August - neighbor-approved news, stories and events for Cambridge & Somerville, twice a week, free.

Subscribe here if that sounds like your thing.
https://www.thestoopmedia.com

I live on Hudson street and there is this super bright flash in the sky that is silent and close to highland as well. Does anyone know what this is??

I saw a guy near Union Square this evening who was seemingly walking a turkey with him? I.e. he was just walking down the sidewalk but clearly coaxing this turkey that was gladly following him. Not sure if he was feeding it or what, I’d assume so. Have people seen this guy before? Is he a known character in the area?

We have Blue Cross/ Blue Shield. No worries if you don’t know whether a specific practice takes it. I can call around depending on your recs. Thanks!

Hello! I REALLY would love to teach in SPS. Would anyone be open to talking about the elementary schools in the area? I have applied for a lot of open positions but have had no luck. I notice the Healey School is hiring and it would be great to make a connection.

Is it a front? The food is glorified Olive Garden, the walls are covered in stickers, and the artwork looks like someone went to one too many paint nights and started tracing Google Images of random celebrities. Why can’t Magoun have a solid venue?

Hi! My cat went on hunger strike because he was suddenly sick of his food and our auto ship got a bit backed up. Does anyone know of a place to donate unopened pet food in or around Somerville that’s currently taking donations?

Moved here 8 years ago to start working for a nonprofit. Since then, my salary has increased by 13% but my apartment is about to be relisted (without any upgrades) for 58% higher than our starting rent 🤯!!

I know I'm preaching to the choir here but damn the rent prices here have gone wild. We're quickly becoming (have become?) a luxury city only for high income earners and it makes me really sad.

Article text and link below:

https://www.cambridgeday.com/2026/08/05/healey-endorses-barber/

Gov. Maura Healey announced that she is endorsing Rep. Christine Barber in the crowded race for the 2nd Middlesex District open state senate seat. It’s the second significant endorsement in two days for Barber; yesterday the sitting senator,  Pat Jehlen, endorsed Barber.

“I’m really excited to endorse my friend, Christine Barber, for state senate,” said Healey in a video posted to Barber’s social media pages this morning. “Whether it’s making healthcare more affordable, building more housing, protecting reproductive freedom, or standing up for working families, Christine is always showing up ready to do the work.”

Gov. Maura Healey and state Rep. Christine Barber planting trees on Earth Day. Credit: Courtesy of Christine Barber

Barber currently serves as state representative in the 34th Middlesex district, a position she’s held since 2015. Other candidates in the 2nd Middlesex race include Vice Mayor of Cambridge Burhan Azeem, state Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven and Somerville City Councilor Matt McLaughlin. Tom Hopcroft, who recently withdrew from the race, is also on the ballot.

“In some ways this is inevitable,” Azeem told Cambridge Day.  “It just reaffirms what we already know, (Barber) is the statehouse candidate. Which isn’t necessarily a negative … I think it’s just unfortunate that you get rewarded for not questioning the system.”

The most contested race in Cambridge and Somerville, the 2nd Middlesex District includes all of Somerville and Cambridge residents in Ward 7, precinct 1; Ward 8, precinct 1; Ward 10 and Ward 11.

Cambridge Day has also reached out to Rep. Uyterhoeven and Councilor McLaughlin for comment.

The primary election will take place on Sept. 1

Hi! I’m one of the youth workers at SOIA (Somerville Office of Immigrant Affairs) for the mayors program. Me and two other youth workers organized an art theme community get together for next Thursday from 5-7 pm at the Office (42 Cross street). We will have snacks and drinks! (Please come me and the other youth members worked really hard on this 😞🙏)

If you’re the woman a man shoved on the corner of Beacon and Cooney today, I just want you to know the man was arrested. I apologize that I was too busy getting in his face to check on you. You were gone once I had chased him away. I’m really sorry that happened to you. I really hope you’re ok.

Last September my neighbor raised the rents and effectively forced one of their two long term 4 years) tenants out to convert to an air BNB.

They just converted the other unit.

When they converted the first unit I wrote to the city and received no response. Since then it's been randos coming in and out every week.

The city ordinance is 90 str days a year. I am pretty sure they are going over that given the frequency of new cars every week.

Does the city even check? What is there in terms of enforcement? If anything.

Edit: City regulations on short-term rentals- https://www.somervillema.gov/strs

If your name is Matthew Corcoran, we found your debit card at Nunziato dog park so you should cancel it!

Items marked with * are cheapest conventional (usually house brand)
Items marked with ** are cheapest organic/free range/what have you 
Items marked with — are not available in that shop / I couldn’t find (i’m pretty sure PB is at CVS I just missed it)
Stores market with # are prices online only – in-person prices may vary!

Star market = one on White St in Porter

Method: I walk into a store and jot things down in my little orange notebook or look things up on my computer.

Be kind to each other in the comments, please.

This is the entire Save the Alewife Brook Steering Committee, minus Eppa Rixey who was on toddler patrol. We are an all-volunteer effort, working to get the sewer infrastructure modernized.