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🌱 Patch AM: Three Somerville firefighters injured battling intense three-alarm Park Street blaze

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Hello Somerville! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Three Somerville firefighters injured battling intense three-alarm Park Street blaze
  • Beloved Somerville bakery is taking over a prime Davis Square spot
  • What Somerville police handled from McGrath Highway to Assembly Row

Also on today's calendar: 16th annual FREE 6 block Allston Village Street Fair Festival and 19 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Downpours; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 61 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Rain, temps: high: 61, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Three firefighters hurt in Somerville three-alarm house fire (shrewsburypost.com) — Three Somerville firefighters were injured Thursday morning while battling a three-alarm blaze at a long-vacant house on Park Street, where heavy fire tore through the basement and upper floors before collapsing the roof. Crews had to evacuate and fight the fire from outside using multiple hose lines and aerial ladders, with mutual aid from nearby cities. The cause remains under investigation.
   

2. Yafa Bakery & Café to Open Second Somerville Location in Davis Square (whatnow.com) — Somerville food lovers can look forward to Yafa Bakery & Café opening a second location in Davis Square, taking over the former Posto space at 187 Elm Street. The Palestinian-inspired bakery will keep its original Somerville Avenue café while expanding its popular pastries, sandwiches, and drinks to the new spot, though an exact opening date hasn't been announced yet.
   

3. Somerville Police Crime Log September 1- 14 (thesomervilletimes.com) — Somerville residents can see where police responded between September 1 and 14, including an arrest after a milk-throwing assault at a McGrath Highway gas station and several residential break-ins on local streets. The log also notes youth fights on Elm Street and juveniles spraying people with fire extinguishers at Assembly Row. Reviewing these incidents can help neighbors stay alert about patterns in their area.
   

4. Somerville's Building Sale Notice Requirement takes effect October 14 (thesomervilletimes.com) — Somerville renters and landlords should know that starting October 14, owners of rental properties must give written notice to every tenant within 48 hours of putting a building up for sale. City officials say the new ordinance is meant to give tenants more time to understand their options and seek housing support. Residents can contact the Office of Housing Stability or 311 with questions.
   

5. Allergy Alert Issued For Undeclared Lobster In Pear And Pecorino Triangoli Ravioli (effinghamradio.com) — A Somerville-based company, Deano's Pasta, has recalled about 20 pounds of its frozen Pear and Pecorino Triangoli Ravioli sold in Massachusetts stores because the product may contain undeclared lobster, posing a serious risk to people with shellfish allergies. If you bought this ravioli in one-pound bags with specific lot codes, you're urged not to eat it and to return it for a full refund or call the company with questions.
   

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