On Tuesday, February 3, at approximately 6:25 p.m., the Somerville Fire Department was alerted to a fire in the Salt & Stone restaurant located at 463 Assembly Row. The restaurant is on the first floor of a six-story building with apartments above.
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Daily Archives: February 4, 2026
Celebrate Lunar New Year in Somerville on February 14
Storytelling, interactive cultural activities, food, and more.
SOMERVILLE—Welcome the Year of the Horse at Somerville’s third annual Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, February 14, at Somerville High School (81 Highland Ave.) from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The festival will highlight our Chinese, Vietnamese, East Asian, and Southeast Asian communities and offer family-friendly storytelling, cultural performances, food, facepainting, and more.
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Somerville/Medford Remembering Lois A. (Johnstone) Burge

Obituary
Lois A. (Johnstone) Burge — Of Medford, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 31, 2026. She was 95 years old.
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Calling Creatives: Leasing Opportunities at the Somerville Armory
Upcoming events offer tours, Q&A, and proposal guidance for applicants
SOMERVILLE—Want to make the Somerville Armory your creative home base? The City of Somerville’s Armory leasing RFP is underway, and artists and arts organizations are invited to tour the building, meet potential partners, and get hands-on guidance on putting together a strong proposal.
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Join Somerville’s Black History Month Celebration
Join Somerville’s Black History Month Celebration
Monthlong series of events includes conversation with U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley, wellness workshop, and film screenings
SOMERVILLE – To honor Black History Month, the City of Somerville is hosting free public programming throughout February designed to create space for reflection, learning, and community – including a wellness workshop, film screening, and a fireside chat with Somerville’s U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley. Programming is led by Somerville’s Department of Racial and Social Justice, in partnership with local partners.
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