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Heat Emergency declared from July 1-4.  The Somerville Public Library East branch will be open from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 4 for anyone needing a place to cool down. (More information and a list of safety tips

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9/26 Fire Under Investigation: Does Not Appear Suspicious

State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan, Somerville Fire Chief

Kevin W. Kelleher and Somerville Police Chief Thomas Pasquarello said last

night’s fire, on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 27 Dickinson Street remains under investigation on Friday but it does not appear suspicious in nature. At this stage, the investigative

team is focusing on several possible accidental causes.

The fire is being jointly investigated by members of the

Somerville Fire and Police Departments and state police assigned to the Office

of the State Fire Marshal.

The Somerville Homeless Coalition has set up a fund to assist victims of fire. You can click here to make a donation. Any victims of fire who need assistance can contact the Homeless Coalition directly at (617) 623-6111.

 

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