By Dave Watkins in News — 06 Oct 2026

Sewer overhaul could triple bills

Mystic River sewer overhaul may triple bills. A $1.3 billion regional sewer overhaul proposed after a storm sent 1.5 million gallons of wastewater into the Mystic River could nearly triple household sewer bills in Somerville and Cambridge over 30 years, Cambridge Day reports.Cambridge Day
DESE review affirms Somerville schools' direction. An independent review conducted for the state education department found Somerville Public Schools has strong teaching, supportive classrooms and a commitment to equity, The Somerville Times reports.The Somerville Times
Speed bumps coming to Community Path. Somerville transportation officials say speed bumps, pavement markings and other traffic-calming measures are coming to the Community Path this fall to slow wheeled users, CSIndie reports.CSIndie
East Somerville laundromat hosts community art show. City Line Laundromat in East Somerville is displaying "Re UNIDOS: Pasado Presente y Futuro," a community art exhibit created in partnership with Unidos, The Somerville Times reports.The Somerville Times
Ward 7 residents got city updates at meeting. Ward 7 residents heard city updates and met with municipal departments at a Neighborhood Connect Meeting last Thursday at West Somerville Neighborhood School, with Councilor Emily Hardt opening the session, The Somerville Times reports.The Somerville Times

Wed, Oct 7: Ward 3 Neighborhood Connect meeting set for Wednesday. Mayor Jake Wilson, the City Council and School Committee hold the next Neighborhood Connect Meeting for Ward 3 residents Wednesday at Somerville High School's cafeteria, 81 Highland Ave, The Somerville Times reports.The Somerville Times

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