Somerville Morning Brief, Nov. 3: Open house unveils new Magoun Square design

From Somerville News

• Four Somerville obituary notices this week This week's obituary roundup lists four Somerville residents: Joao M. Ferraz, 78; Judith M. Keating, 81; Michelle E. Neff, 52; and Mark Anthony Price, 67, drawn from Echovita's listings for the city.Somerville News
• Summer Street sale leads thin October market A sale on Summer Street led a slow October home-sales market in Somerville, according to this week's real estate roundup.Somerville News

Happening Tue, Nov 3

• 7:00 a.m.: State Election polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m Somerville polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday for the Massachusetts state election; voters can check their ward and polling location at VoteSomerville.org.City of Somerville
• 10:00 a.m.: Bingo and lunch planned at Ralph and Jenny Center The Council on Aging hosts Bingo at the Ralph & Jenny Center at 10 a.m. Tuesday, with lunch served at noon; registration is required.Somerville Council on Aging
• 2:00 p.m.: Asian Tea Party covers parks and open space planning Somerville's November Asian Tea Party at 2 p.m. Tuesday lets residents learn how the city plans parks and open spaces and share feedback with Public Space and Urban Forestry staff.City of Somerville
• 2:00 p.m.: Knitting With Natasha group meets Tuesday afternoon The Council on Aging's Knitting With Natasha group meets at 2 p.m. Tuesday for Somerville residents interested in knitting.Somerville Council on Aging
• 2:30 p.m.: Healthy Steps movement class meets Tuesday The Council on Aging's Healthy Steps class, a seated or standing movement program focused on strength and balance, meets at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.Somerville Council on Aging
• 3:00 p.m.: Free virtual overdose prevention training offered Tuesday Somerville Prevention Services and the Cambridge Public Health Department offer a free virtual overdose prevention and response training at 3 p.m. Tuesday.Somerville Prevention Services
• 4:00 p.m.: Human Rights Commission subcommittee meets Tuesday The Somerville Human Rights Commission's Rights Violations Subcommittee meets remotely at 4 p.m. Tuesday.Somerville Human Rights Commission
• 5:30 p.m.: Traffic Commission meets Tuesday evening Somerville's Traffic Commission holds its meeting, available via remote participation, at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.Somerville Traffic Commission

Coming up

• Wed, Nov 4, 9:00 a.m.: Holland Street exercise class meets Wednesday morning The Council on Aging holds a chair-based General Exercise class at the Holland Street center at 9 a.m. Wednesday.Somerville Council on Aging
• Wed, Nov 4, 10:00 a.m.: Nutrition program meets at Holland Street Wednesday The Council on Aging's Nutrition program at the Holland Street center meets at 10 a.m. Wednesday to help seniors plan meals.Somerville Council on Aging
• Wed, Nov 4, 11:00 a.m.: Second Holland Street exercise class offered Wednesday The Council on Aging holds a second General Exercise class at the Holland Street center at 11 a.m. Wednesday.Somerville Council on Aging
• Wed, Nov 4, 2:00 p.m.: Health Plan Options session covers Medicare enrollment The Council on Aging's Health Plan Options session at 2 p.m. Wednesday helps Somerville seniors prepare for the Medicare Annual Election period, which runs through December 7.Somerville Council on Aging
• Wed, Nov 4, 5:30 p.m.: Redevelopment Authority meets Wednesday via Zoom The Somerville Redevelopment Authority holds its meeting via Zoom Webinar at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.Somerville Redevelopment Authority
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 p.m.: School Committee finance subcommittee meets Wednesday The Somerville School Committee's Finance and Facilities Subcommittee meets via Zoom webinar at 6 p.m. Wednesday.Somerville School Committee
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 p.m.: Library Trustees hold public meeting Wednesday The Somerville Board of Library Trustees holds a public meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday.Somerville Board of Library Trustees
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals meets Wednesday remotely Somerville's Zoning Board of Appeals holds its meeting via remote participation at 6 p.m. Wednesday.Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:30 p.m.: Open house unveils new Magoun Square design The city hosts an open house on the Broadway Magoun Reconstruction Project at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, presenting an updated design and a decision on the Magoun Square intersection at Broadway and Medford Street.City of Somerville
• Thu, Nov 12: Council sets public hearing on FY2027 tax levy The Somerville City Council holds a public hearing on setting tax levy percentages for fiscal year 2027 at the City Council Chamber, 93 Highland Avenue, on November 12.City of Somerville

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