City Recommends Raising Property Taxes by 6.9%

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Cambridge Recommends Raising Property Taxes by 6.9%

Cambridge is recommending a 6.9 percent increase in property taxes. Commercial properties would again bear the brunt of the increase, facing a 21 percent rate jump if the recommendation is approved.

Cambridge Day

Meet Your Neighbor Gathering Brings Food Trucks to Inman Place

The Cambridge Peace Commission hosts a free, all-ages block party today, Sept. 25, from 6-8 p.m. at Inman Place, with food trucks, street games, and music.

City of Cambridge

The Lilypad Launches 20th Anniversary Weekend in Inman Square

The Lilypad kicks off its three-day 20th-anniversary celebration tonight at 7 p.m. with live music from Electric Zeus and the house band, plus a silent disco, art jam, karaoke, and the launch of a new window stage.

City of Cambridge

Gold Star Mothers Park Plan Adds Splash Pad and Path Connection

Designers unveiled a plan for the East Cambridge park featuring water-play features and space for the Grand Junction multiuse path, with the city targeting a fall 2028 reopening.

Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Abutters Meeting Set for Four-Home Proposal on Plymouth Street

A virtual meeting today, Sept. 25, at 4 p.m. will review plans to demolish 63-67 Plymouth St. and build four townhomes with parking and roof decks.

City of Cambridge

Beethoven's Tango Begins a Cambridgeport Run

MIT Tango Club's production inspired by Beethoven's life and legacy opens tonight at 6:30 p.m. at 48 Massachusetts Ave., running through Sept. 27.

Cambridge Office for Tourism

MIT Museum's AI Exhibition Is Open

The interactive exhibition 'AI: Mind the Gap,' exploring artificial intelligence's promise, risks, and misconceptions, is open today, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cambridge Office for Tourism

Library Hosts Songs, Stories and Play for Young Children

The Main Library offers Stories, Songs & Play today, Sept. 25, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., with songs, stories, rhymes, and open play for children and caregivers; tickets are first come, first served.

City of Cambridge

Bi and Pan Speed Dating at Café Zing Tonight

Café Zing hosts speed dating tonight from 8 to 10 p.m. for bi and pan people ages 27-40 seeking monogamous relationships; tickets available in advance.

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Main Library Offers Zumba Gold for Older Adults

Instructor Darren Hairston leads a low-impact Zumba Gold class at the Main Library today, Sept. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; registration required.

City of Cambridge

Cambridge Traffic Impacts Planned for September 25-27

The city has announced temporary street closures through the weekend, including Inman Place off Inman Street closed 3-9 p.m. today for the Meet Your Neighbor event.

City of Cambridge

DCR Announces Memorial Drive Traffic Advisory

The Massachusetts DCR has a Memorial Drive traffic advisory today, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Mass.gov

North Division Sweeps Cambridge Little League All-Star Tournament

Cambridge Little League's North, West, East, and Central divisions closed out their 2026 seasons with an All-Star tournament at Glacken Field on Huron Ave., where North swept the field.

Cambridge Day