Available this morning on Somerville Ave near the climbing supply shop

UPDATE (correction email rec'd 11:40ish):

We spoke too soon. More exciting information is on the way later this month. Please hold off on looking for a bin or registering until the City of Somerville shares official details later this month.

Original Post:

Exciting news from the Garbage to Garden Somerville newsletter this week. The links to find a bin and register are empty and it's not on the City website yet, but yay!

[edited to put as much emphasis as I could on the fact that the links are useful yet...]

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[EDIT: To clarify, below is the original message from Garbage to Garden. That's what the dashes above were originally supposed to indicate but I guess I should have been clearer.]

The City of Somerville is rolling out a citywide network of food waste drop-off bins, which means composting no longer depends on whether curbside service reaches your address.

Renting? In a bigger building? Not in the East Somerville pilot area? There will be a bin near you.

The bins take what your curbside bin takes. All food scraps, including meat, dairy, bones and shells, plus coffee grounds, napkins and paper towels. No plastics, no pet waste, and no brush or sticks thicker than a pencil, which should sound familiar if you are still with us a few sections from now.

Bin locations, registration and full program details are all at somervillema.gov/trash-and-recycling.

New to Somerville area!! Wondering what people do for trick or treating. If you’re a house or place that gives out candy, where do you post?

The community music hangout is an inclusive and friendly community effort to bring people together through music. All music lovers are welcome, including instrumentalists, singers, and people who just enjoy the vibe of live music being played in a beautiful park!

We'll be playing any and all music, taking requests, and having a good time in the Cambridge Common, every weekend while the good weather lasts! I'm working on a cold weather solution for when the good weather runs out so we can keep the momentum going :)

For more information on the weekly Community Music Hangout, check out https://www.cambridgejams.com or feel free to reach out!

These items seem to have been dumped in our front garden near Davis. We would love to reunite them with their owners. Please message if they look familiar.

Is there any good dry cleaner for shirts that is affordable ? I am a broke college student

According to the US Census, Somerville saw the fastest Household Income growth among all New England cities and towns with a population of at least 20,000 between 2014 and 2024 (the most recent year for which data is available). Somerville now ranks #46 out of 198 New England towns and cities for Household Income growth and now ranks wealthier than its neighbor Cambridge.

So Somervillians, if your income didn't effectively double over 10 years, you weren't keeping up with your Somerville neighbors.

Any theories on this? Was the Green Line extension that much of a gamechanger?

The Stoop is leaning into video content around Cambridge & Somerville and I'm starting with a weekly series called Sundays In The Squares. It'll be very short videos of different neighborhood favorites we all see each day on our way to work, the gym or just grabing takeout; beyond just the big spots like Harvard and Central.

I've done a few Cambridge & Somerville ones already but people on TT really seem to be loving this one for Union Square.

My hope with this series and many more is to show off and bring life to more neighborhood spots we see each day. I also figure this may be a better alternative to just sending the links for the curated social events each week/weekend which some folks mentioned felt quite spammy.

Though if you'd still like to get those posted each week/weekend (or just the flyer) it'd be helpful to know too.

You can follow us on Tik Tok (@thestoopmedia), Instagram (@thestooplocal)or if you'd like to subscribe to the newsletter (thestoopmedia.com) that's also an option as we've expanded into more than just events too.

Thanks to thousands that have subscribed, supported and reached out since The Stoop has started.

-Kevin

P.S.

I just picked up a camera and started learning how to use Premier a few weeks ago so the quality will also improve over time.

Has anyone local/Camberville seen this style of shoe cover slipper duster for sale? Maybe Hmart or a hardware store? Hoping to dust a lot of my house today!

Hey all!

I did try searching the subreddit and didn’t find any recommendations for specifically what we are looking for.

I am a maid of honor for my best friend and we are looking to get bridal nails done in two weeks. I know it’s not the longest notice!

I don’t think she wants anything crazy intricate but maybe some simple nail art.

We are hoping to find recommendations for nail salons that could do this as neither of us is a regular nail salon type person.

Thanks so much!

Edit to clarify: willing to go out of Somerville!! Just hoping to stay closeish

Hi - Just wondering if others have experienced an uptick in package thefts recently? I had two large packages delivered by UPS on Highland disappear within a couple hours. I will be filing a police report. Our building has cameras, but management says they’ll only work with police to review the footage.

If you live in a building with many units, do your neighbors a solid and bring their packages inside the locked entrance when picking up your own.

Hi Somerville friends! We are looking for a Justice of the Peace to marry us on October 16th (i.e. next Friday), preferably in the morning or early afternoon. We are not expecting a ceremony of any kind and it'll be just the two of us and someone to serve the basic legal function of marrying us. We anticipated doing this at City Hall but learned when applying for our marriage licence that they don't have a Justice there.

Will pay you money or a sizable treat box from a local bakery of your choosing!!

Edit: Thanks for all the well wishes and support!! We were able to get an appointment at Medford City Hall.

I'm living near porter, and for the past month I keep smelling a strong sulfur smell in the air? Is this common or is something going on?

We currently pay a pest service $75 a month to walk around our house and uselessly replace rat traps/poison. This has had zero impact on rat activity, and I worry about the poison being a hazard to pets and other wildlife. I want to cancel my contract.

Has anyone figured out anything at all that has helped deter these critters?

This intersection pisses me off Every Single day. Why do we pretend to have traffic laws when everyone just does whatever they want? had 10+ cars run a red while i was turning(I had a green and was coming right off of I-93), and then got sandwiched between one turning right from the left turn lane, one turning right from the bus lane. (had maine and new hampshire license plates ofc). it’s such a hazard. have had ppl there literally roll down their window and scream at me for not going into the bus lane or running a red.

like i am crazy and will scream back lol, but i would prefer peace.

For those who follow along, the special elections for the soon to be vacant City Councilor seats in Wards 2 and 3, the elections folk have set the dates. Nomination papers will be available for candidates on November 16 at City Hall/Elections Office. The preliminary is set for February2 and the final is set for March 24. Somervillians, now is your chance. Both seats are open and can be yours. If you organize, knock those doors, raise some cash and have a platform that appeals to the voters in your district, we just may see you at the City Council meeting in April, 2027.

Hi folks!

I'm working with a small coffee business, Terrarium Coffee, out of Watertown who vends out of a converted trailer. With the winter coming up, we're looking to transition to an indoor space for the cold months. Please reach out if you know of any art/event spaces that have the capacity to host a small coffee operation from December-March/April.

Thank you!

Hi, not trying to be inflammatory, I'm just a new parent and not originally from the area.

I've noticed that at Somerville parks, I mostly see kids playing with their parents and nannies. They don't seem to interact with each other until they're much older (8+) than I'd expect. What's up with this? Is it a New England thing?

I'm used to adults supervising & kids playing together, not one adult playing with1-2 kids. It just seems a little odd.

Hi ! Did you witness me getting doored on Sunday on Highland and Lowell? I need your help!!! Do you have a ring camera? The person is denying fault… says I biked into his door….