Council Unanimously Approves 6.9% Tax Increase

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Council Approves 6.9% Tax Increase, Warns of Tough Budget Ahead

Cambridge city councillors unanimously approved a 6.9 percent tax increase. Councillors cautioned that the coming budget season will be difficult.

Cambridge Day

Memorial Hall and Memorial Church Cleared After Bomb Threat

Harvard University Police and Cambridge Police evacuated and searched Memorial Hall and Memorial Church Monday after a bomb threat; both reopened by 12:30 PM after no danger was found.

Harvard University Police Department

Cambridge to Host Online Session on Geothermal Heating Networks

The Cambridge Office of Sustainability holds an online info session tonight, Sept 29, 6-7:30 PM, on shared underground geothermal loops that could heat and cool buildings without fossil fuels.

City of Cambridge

Hot Flash Heat Wave Plays Middle East Upstairs Tonight

Hot Flash Heat Wave headlines a show with High and Pinklids at Middle East Upstairs in Central Square tonight, Sept 29, at 7 PM. 18+.

The Middle East

Jenny Owen Youngs and Northcote Play Club Passim Tonight

Singer-songwriters Jenny Owen Youngs and Northcote perform an indie-folk set at Club Passim tonight, Sept 29; doors at 6 PM, music at 7 PM.

Club Passim

Central Square Library Offers ESOL Classes Today

Cambridge Public Library's Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., hosts an intermediate ESOL class at 11 AM and a high-beginner class from 1-2:30 PM today; no testing required for the latter.

City of Cambridge

Housing Department Explains Affordable Rental Programs Today

Cambridge's Housing Department hosts a remote info session today at noon via Zoom on municipal affordable rental opportunities and the city's rental applicant pool.

City of Cambridge

Cambridge for Palestine Rally and Die-In Planned at City Hall Tonight

A "Divest Cambridge from Genocide" rally and die-in is set for tonight, Sept 29, 5:30-7 PM at Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave.

Massachusetts Peace Action

Library Hosts Queer-Focused Polyamory Discussion Tonight

The Queer Neighborhood Council leads a discussion on polyamory and consensual non-monogamy through a queer lens tonight, 6:30-8:30 PM, at the Central Square Branch Library, 45 Pearl St. Registration required.

City of Cambridge

Bluegrass Tuesdays Jam Returns to Central Square Tonight

Bluegrass Tuesdays runs tonight, 6:15-10:30 PM, at The Smoot Standard and Naco Taco, with beginner-to-intermediate and instrumental jam sessions.

Boston Bluegrass Union

Denim Patchwork Workshop at Kendall Center Tonight

Alex Makes Art leads a denim patchwork and embroidery workshop tonight, 6-8 PM, in the Pioneer Room at 355 Main St.; materials provided, registration required.

Kendall Center

Florence Road Plays The Sinclair Tonight

Florence Road performs at The Sinclair tonight, Sept 29, at 8:30 PM; doors open 7:30 PM. All ages.

The Sinclair