Daily brief · Central Square, Cambridge, MA
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June 8, 2026
CRLS Science MCAS Testing Today
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School holds Science MCAS testing today, Monday, June 8, as students enter the final weeks before the June 25 last day.
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (Cambridge Public Schools)
Cambridgeport School Hosts Special Ed Meeting Tonight, Step-Up Days This Week
Cambridgeport Elementary holds a virtual Special Education and Student Supports meeting tonight, June 8, from 5–6:30 PM, followed by Portfolio Step-Up Days on June 9 (grades K, 2, 4) and June 10 (grades PK, 1, 3, 5) from 8:30–9:30 AM.
Cambridgeport School (Cambridge Public Schools)
City Council Meets Tonight on Housing Overlay, Zoning, and Waste Ordinances
The Cambridge City Council meets tonight at City Hall to review five years of the Affordable Housing Overlay, consider waste reduction ordinance amendments, and discuss two zoning changes aimed at accelerating residential construction.
Cambridge Review
City Council to Discuss Neighborhood Safety Plan After ShotSpotter Ban
Tonight's City Council meeting includes a policy order requesting a Neighborhood Safety Additions Plan for areas previously monitored by ShotSpotter, amid ongoing debate with Cambridge Police over oversight and authority.
Cambridge Review
Central Square Farmers Market Open Today Noon–6 PM
The Central Square Farmers Market runs today at 76 Bishop Allen Drive from noon to 6 PM, with locally grown produce and SNAP-matching available.
Marketspread
Free ESOL Classes at Central Square Library Today
The Central Square Branch Library (45 Pearl St.) offers two free English classes today: high-beginner ESOL from 10:30 AM–noon and beginner ESOL from 1–2:30 PM — no registration or testing required.
Cambridge Public Library
Line Dancing for Older Adults at Cambridge Senior Center Tonight
The Cambridge Senior Center hosts a free line dancing class for older adults tonight, June 8, from 5–6 PM.
City of Cambridge, MA
River Street Reconstruction Continues This Week
Full-depth roadway reconstruction on River Street between Fairmont and Kinnaird Streets continues through mid-June during weekday daytime hours — expect delays in the area.
City of Cambridge Department of Public Works
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