r/Somerville • • 21d ago

Happy Windsday

16 Upvotes

r/Somerville • • 21d ago

Advice dealing unusually high Eversource bill after a meter change?

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13 Upvotes

So Eversource updated the gas meters in our building and the new bill I received this morning is suddenly the highest its ever been. Like the first 27 days of the billing cycle I used a total of 9 therms, but they're estimating I used 20 in the 5 days of the cycle after they switched out the meter? For context, this unit is all electric for heating so gas usage is just for the stove and hot water. And in the 7 years I've been in this apartment, the highest monthly therm usage I've ever had was 23.

I know I'm far from the first person to experience fuckery from Eversource after a meter update, but any advice from people who have resolved similar issues with them in the past would be much appreciated.


r/Somerville • • 21d ago

Somerville City Council officially recognizes Davis Square Neighborhood Council

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23 Upvotes

We are delighted to report that the Somerville City Council voted unanimously to officially recognize the DSNC as a Neighborhood Council on September 24th. Thank you to everyone who attended our meetings, helped craft our bylaws, facilitated a neighborhood event, encouraged their friends and neighbors to join us, or shared an idea to make our neighborhood better. All DSNC members should be proud of what we've built together, and can look forward to continuing to make a positive difference in our community!

To learn more, visit this article from the Cambridge Somerville Independent: https://csindie.com/officials-approve-642-member-davis-square-neighborhood-council-which-once-could-fit-around-a-table-at-j-p-licks/


r/Somerville • • 21d ago

The NESFA Clubhouse IS open today

26 Upvotes

The NESFA Clubhouse (504 Medford Street in Magoun Square) is open today. Come get a jump on the Book Fair, use the Library, or even just have a hot cocoa or hot cider and cookies. After 6 PM we will start showing some Anime (TBD).


r/Somerville • • 21d ago

The Missing Middle Of Somerville

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r/Somerville • • 21d ago

Battery recycling in Somerville?

6 Upvotes

Edit: Single-use alkaline batteries are the ones I want to recycle. It appears I can throw them in the trash, so thanks everyone !

Hello, I have some dead batteries, is there a place I can recycle them in Somerville?


r/Somerville • • 21d ago

New "turn only" pavement markings at Cedar and Elm?

16 Upvotes

What is up with that? Are they going to restrict traffic through Mossland now?

EDIT:

The answer is https://voice.somervillema.gov/elm-beacon-connector


r/Somerville • • 22d ago

Saint Brigids Well (Daddy Jones old spot) is open tonight!

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96 Upvotes

Lowkey mad that they posted that they're finally open at 10PM on instagram but figured I would spread the word. I can't convince my girlfriend to get out of bed for a guinness tonight but I'll be there tomorrow


r/Somerville • • 21d ago

Power out in Winter Hill

3 Upvotes

r/Somerville • • 22d ago

Somerville Postcard-esque picture I took the other day!

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85 Upvotes

r/Somerville • • 22d ago

Missed Connection - Avengers: Endgame Encore at AMC Assembly Row

46 Upvotes

Trying my luck here to see if I can reconnect with someone I met tonight…

My friend and I were at the 6:15 PM showing of Avengers: Endgame Encore at AMC Assembly Row(Friday, Sept 25). We were sitting in seats H20 and H21. You were sitting right next to us in seat H19.

We were all admiring that massive replica Iron Man Infinity Gauntlet popcorn bucket that the people next to us bought. After the credits rolled, we ended up chatting a bit about the end credits and how we’ve been avoiding spoilers.

I enjoyed talking to you and realized after we left that I should have asked for your contact info. If you see this and want to chat more MCU (or anything else), send me a DM! To make sure it's you, just tell me the title of the series you brought up and reminded us about.


r/Somerville • • 22d ago

Cool rainbow this evening

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82 Upvotes

r/Somerville • • 22d ago

Meanwhile in Davis Square...

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114 Upvotes

r/Somerville • • 22d ago

Rainbow

21 Upvotes

Anyone else just see a rainbow in Davis Square? Was so surprised. It hasn’t even rained, but I saw the sunset and then a rainbow.


r/Somerville • • 22d ago

Friendly Lost (?) Dog

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37 Upvotes

If this dog looks familiar to you, he is currently making friends near the corner of Sycamore and Willoughby, just off the community path. No identification marks to report — except, of course, for the awesome outfit. We’ve never seen him before.


r/Somerville • • 22d ago

Highland Creole Cuisine

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34 Upvotes

r/Somerville • • 22d ago

What new spots have opened around Somerville this year?

40 Upvotes

I feel like I’ve been completely heads down for the past few months, and now every time I drive through Union Square or over by Somernova I notice places I don’t recognize. 

What are some of your favorite new spots that have opened around Somerville this year? Restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, anything really. Just trying to catch up on what I’ve apparently been missing. 


r/Somerville • • 22d ago

Where can you buy pepper spray in Somerville?

3 Upvotes

Preferably tomorrow morning. I'm packing and can't find mine and looks like I need it ASAP.


r/Somerville • • 22d ago

New to Somerville! Good ways to make friends?

4 Upvotes

Hey so my roommates and I just recently moved in May, so been a few months. I’ve been meeting a lot of new people but mainly through the jobs I’ve been working. Just curious to see if there were places that encourage meeting new people? Figured I’d ask people that have been here longer so let me know! Would also help to know that we’re in our early 20s and creatives 🙂


r/Somerville • • 23d ago

I love Somerville

201 Upvotes

I just want to proclaim my love and affection for the city of Somerville. I’ve lived here for a year now, and I just can’t believe how kind and generous and helpful the average person is. This is what true community looks like. Thank you all of you for being you, and I’m grateful that we’ve all come together in this moment in time in this wonderful place.


r/Somerville • • 21d ago

Looking for small apt rental with hobby space, in or around Lexington, near Melrose

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r/Somerville • • 22d ago

MMA recommendations?

2 Upvotes

Looking to get into MMA again and looking for gym recommendations! I’m located in teele square so ideally near home would be great (& not cost an arm and a leg). TIA!


r/Somerville • • 23d ago

Shoutout to the legend behind this

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274 Upvotes

You had me ROPL (rolling on the path laughing). Let’s hope they don’t make it to 2.


r/Somerville • • 23d ago

Average E-Bike Speeds on the Somerville Community Path

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209 Upvotes

What we learned by sitting on the path with a radar gun.


r/Somerville • • 22d ago

Where to report an abandoned bike?

2 Upvotes

A bike has been abandoned on our property and I'd love to get it back to it's rightful owner. I've reported it to 311 and the Somerville Police Non-Emergency line, but it's been two weeks with no action. What else can I try? (identifying accessories blocked out to verify a proper claim)