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Five satellite ballot drop boxes open today
August 10, 2026
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Satellite Ballot Drop Boxes Open Across Cambridge
The Election Commission's five satellite drop boxes for the Sept. 1 State Primary open Monday, including at Morse School on Granite Street in Cambridgeport, Police Headquarters at 125 Sixth St. in The Port, City Hall, the Baldwin School and O'Neill Library. The satellite boxes close Monday, Aug. 31 at 8 p.m. and will not be available on Election Day; only the main box at 689 Massachusetts Ave. stays open through 8 p.m. Sept. 1. Ballots must be sealed inside the yellow jurat envelope with the affirmation signed before being dropped off.
City of Cambridge
Author Lauren Okie Celebrates 'Tropesick' at Lovestruck Books
Lovestruck Books & Cafe in Harvard Square hosts USA TODAY bestselling author Lauren Okie tonight at 7 p.m., in conversation with bookseller Robin Limeres, celebrating the release of her romance novel 'Tropesick.'
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Cambridge, Somerville Host Joint Sewer Overflow Office Hours Tonight
Representatives from Cambridge and Somerville hold office hours at Somerville's Central Library from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday (with virtual hours from noon to 2 p.m.) to discuss the Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan.
City of Cambridge Department of Public Works
Summer Youth Basketball Championship Week Kicks Off at Hoyt Field
Cambridge Recreation's Summer Youth Basketball championship week begins tonight at 6:15 p.m. with the 3rd Annual Kito Jackson Middle and High School All-Star Games at Hoyt Field in Riverside.
City of Cambridge
Moona Launches Weekday Cocktail Hour in Central Square
Moona's Central Square location begins its weekday Cocktail Hour today, 4 to 6 p.m., with Mediterranean small plates and specialty cocktails.
bostonchefs.com
Fall Recreation Registration Opens at War Memorial
Online registration for Fall 2026 classes, including swimming, gymnastics, and tennis, opens today at 5 p.m. for Cambridge residents at the War Memorial Recreation Center.
City of Cambridge
Free Outdoor Yoga Tonight at Greene-Rose Heritage Park
Malaika of Ms. Bonafide Creations & Yoga leads a free guided vinyasa class at Greene-Rose Heritage Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. as part of the Cambridge Plays program.
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Ruth & Ben String Band Plays Bluegrass Night at Remnant Satellite
Remnant Brewing's Satellite location in East Cambridge hosts its weekly Bluegrass Every Monday event tonight from 8 to 10:30 p.m., featuring the Ruth & Ben String Band.
remnantsomerville.com
Boudreau Branch Hosts Chess Hour Tonight
The Boudreau Branch of the Cambridge Public Library hosts a casual chess challenge open to all ages and skill levels tonight at 5 p.m.
City of Cambridge
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