Fact-check: Decker vs. MacKay before today's vote

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Decker-MacKay campaign claims fact-checked before primary

With accusations of lies and personal attacks escalating in the rematch for the 25th Middlesex District seat, Cambridge Day asked state Rep. Marjorie Decker and challenger Evan MacKay to clarify the record before voters go to the polls Tuesday. The flash points include personal finances, campaign finance and past political histories. Decker has contrasted her mortgage and utility bills with MacKay's Harvard dorm residence; MacKay's campaign confirmed the role of residential tutor requires living on campus, and MacKay has said they would leave their PhD program if elected.

Cambridge Day

Inquest scheduled in fatal Cambridge police shooting

The Middlesex District Attorney's Office confirmed Aug. 31 that a judicial inquest will begin next week into the Aug. 21 police shooting death of William Woodworth, 64, of Watertown, who was killed in a Central Square parking lot after allegedly pointing a firearm at officers.

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City Manager holds office hours after fatal shooting

City Manager Yi-An Huang holds open office hours Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Donut Villa, 20 Prospect St., part of the city's response to the fatal Aug. 21 officer-involved shooting on Temple Street.

City of Cambridge

Rep. Mike Connolly refutes campaign claims on election eve

State Rep. Mike Connolly released a statement Monday, Aug. 31, disputing housing-related claims made by primary challenger Neil Miller, calling them false and distorted.

Cambridge Day

Gray Street Reconstruction Project begins excavation work

Cambridge's contractor, D'Allessandro Corp., began tree protection and exploratory excavation Monday, Aug. 31, for the Gray Street Reconstruction Project.

City of Cambridge

Labor Day closures and service shifts announced

City offices, libraries and senior centers close Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day; meters are free, and curbside trash, recycling, food-waste and yard-waste collection run one day behind. Labor Day street-sweeping routes were swept early, on Aug. 31.

City of Cambridge

Five Cambridge and Somerville climate tech firms get tax credits

The state announced MassCEC tax incentives Monday, Aug. 31, for five local climate tech companies, including Cambridge firms Form Energy, Mantel Capture and Pascal Technologies, to support hiring, expansion and research; Mantel Capture and Pascal each received $100,000 in credits.

Cambridge Day

School Committee meets tonight

The School Committee holds a regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. in the Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room, 459 Broadway; public-comment signup closes at noon by phone and 5:30 p.m. online, with livestream and remote access available.

City of Cambridge

Simon's Coffee says farewell to longtime space

Simon's Coffee owner Simon Yu hosted a farewell gathering Monday, Aug. 31, at the shop's longtime 1736 Massachusetts Ave. storefront before vacating for Old North Development's six-story mixed-use redevelopment; Yu hopes to keep the coffee shop in the neighborhood.

Cambridge Day

CRA conducts facilities site visit at 1175 Cambridge Street

The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority hosted an optional pre-bid site visit Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 11 a.m. at 1175 Cambridge Street for contractors bidding on facilities management services.

Cambridge Redevelopment Authority

Eli Lilly to acquire Cambridge-based Merida Biosciences

Eli Lilly announced a definitive agreement Aug. 31 to acquire Cambridge biotech Merida Biosciences to advance autoimmune and allergic disease treatments.

Merida Biosciences

Virtual neighborhood meeting scheduled for 54 Bellis Circle project

A virtual neighbor notification meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 11 a.m. to discuss a proposed residential development at 54 Bellis Circle.

City of Cambridge

Alisa Amador and Julianna Zachariou perform at Club Passim

Singer-songwriter Alisa Amador and indie folk artist Julianna Zachariou play a joint show Tuesday, Sept. 1 at Club Passim in Harvard Square, 8 p.m., with doors at 7 p.m.

Club Passim