Somerville Blogs: Halloween Dangers for Pets, Somerville's Question 5

Here's a quick look at what some Somerville Patch bloggers have been writing about recently.

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Somerville Stock Exchange Report
Twice a month on Somerville Patch, Tim Devin writes about his community art project, the Somerville Stock Exchange (SSE). In the most recent report, community stocks bounced back after a steep decline at the end of September. Envirnoment and art stocks saw steady gains.

Halloween Dangers for Your Pets
Charlestown Veterinary Hospital offers tips on keeping your pet safe during Halloween. Learn why chocolate is bad for dogs and why the Pet Poison Helpline is particularly busy during the week following Halloween.

Somerville’s Newest Fitness Options
Blogger Lisa Heyison writes: "Committing to a fitness regime is no easy task at any age.  There’s always the challenge of making time in a busy schedule ... The Somerville Council on Aging‘s array of affordable fitness options erase those challenges and make it very easy for the 55 and older set to exercise on a regular basis---and have fun doing it!"

Fund our Community: Somerville Votes on Budget for All Ballot Question #5 on Nov. 6
Blogger Duncan McFarland writes about Somerville's Question 5 on the ballot, which is a non-binding resolution about the nation's budget priorities.