Somerville Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Climate panel elects leaders, adds subcommittees

From Somerville News

• Climate panel elects leaders, adds subcommittees Somerville's Climate Action Commission chose new leadership and organized into three subcommittees tied to the city's Climate Forward Plan, as staff reminded members that quorum rules limit how commissioners can gather outside public session.Somerville News

Happening Sat, Oct 31

• 10:00 a.m.: Horticulture volunteers hold Halloween Bulb Blitz The Somerville Horticulture Heroes partner with the city for a bulb-planting Halloween Bulb Blitz Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon.Town of Somerville
• 10:00 a.m.: Farmers market holds final Saturday of season The Somerville Mobile Farmers Market holds its last day of the season Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon.Town of Somerville
• Human Rights Commission seeks two volunteer members The City of Somerville is seeking two new volunteer members for its Human Rights Commission, which works to promote mutual respect and understanding among residents, The Somerville Times reports.The Somerville Times

Yesterday in Somerville (Fri, Oct 30)

• Fire marshal urges alarm checks as clocks change State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and the state's fire chiefs association are urging residents to replace smoke and carbon monoxide alarm batteries and swap out outdated alarms this weekend when clocks change.The Somerville Times
• Schools to hold Pre-K, kindergarten enrollment sessions Somerville Public Schools will hold three enrollment information sessions in November to help families navigate the 2027-2028 Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten enrollment process, with school tours offered in December and January, The Somerville Times reports.The Somerville Times

Coming up

• Sun, Nov 1, 2:00 p.m.: Dark comedy 'The Commute' takes the stage Sunday The Commute, a dark comedy by Karin Anell exploring human behavior under pressure, is performed Sunday at 2 p.m.Town of Somerville
• Mon, Nov 2, 4:30 p.m.: School building panel holds 14th virtual meeting The New School Building Committee holds its 14th meeting virtually Monday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. via Zoom.Town of Somerville
• Mon, Nov 2, 7:00 p.m.: School Committee holds regular Monday meeting Somerville's School Committee holds its regular meeting Monday at 7 p.m., conducted with in-person participation.Somerville Public Schools
• Mon, Nov 2, 7:00 p.m.: Josie Edwards headlines Warehouse XI Monday Musician Josie Edwards headlines a show at Warehouse XI Monday at 7 p.m.Town of Somerville
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 a.m.: State election polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m Somerville's state election is held Tuesday, November 3, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; voters can confirm their ward, precinct and polling location at VoteSomerville.org.Town of Somerville
• Tue, Nov 3, 2:00 p.m.: Asian Tea Party explores parks planning process The city's November Asian Tea Party, Tuesday at 2 p.m., explains how Somerville plans and builds parks and open spaces, with staff taking resident input.Town of Somerville
• Tue, Nov 3, 4:00 p.m.: Human Rights Commission subcommittee meets Nov. 3 The Somerville Human Rights Commission's Rights Violations Subcommittee meets Tuesday at 4 p.m., with remote participation permitted under state law.Town of Somerville

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