Daily brief · Central Square, Cambridge, MA
Judge Holds Off on 1740 Mass Ave. Permit Request
September 30, 2026
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Developers of 1740 Mass Ave. Must Wait on Injunction Ruling
The developers of 1740 Mass Ave. must keep waiting for an injunction ruling. A judge did not grant their request for a building permit and said she would issue a decision soon.
Cambridge Day
Board of License Commissioners Holds Online Hearing Today
The board meets online Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. to review common victualler license and outdoor premise modification applications. The city notice links to the agenda and Zoom registration.
City of Cambridge
Community Benefits Grant Review Subcommittee Meets Remotely Today
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee's Grant Review Subcommittee meets remotely from 2 to 4 p.m. It will discuss grant-review results and funding recommendations, with time for public comment.
City of Cambridge
Library Nature Club Birdwatching Walk Starts at Collins Branch
The Nature Club meets at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at the Collins Branch, then walks to Mount Auburn Cemetery to look for migratory and year-round birds. Registration is required.
City of Cambridge
Main Library Offers Vinyl Cutting 101 Workshop
Participants learn to make a sticker today from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Main Library's Hive. Registration and prior Hive Safety Training are required.
City of Cambridge
Families Can Try Flamenco Dancing at the Main Library
"Olé Flamenco: Flamenco for Everybody" runs from 4 to 5 p.m. today in the Main Library's Curious George Room. The interactive program is for children of all abilities and their caregivers.
City of Cambridge
Transhealth Fundraiser at Lovestruck Books & Cafe Tonight
A Transhealth fundraiser is set for 5:30 p.m. today at Lovestruck Books & Cafe, 44 Brattle St.
Patch
Graham & Parks School Council Meets Tonight
The council meets at 5:45 p.m. today at 44 Linnaean St. to conduct regular school community business.
City of Cambridge
Police Review Advisory Board Meets Virtually Tonight
The board meets at 6 p.m. today to discuss board leadership changes, FY27 oversight objectives, and pending citizen complaints.
City of Cambridge
YWCA Cambridge Holds 31st Tribute to Outstanding Women Tonight
The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at La Fabrica, 450 Massachusetts Ave., with a reception, live music and recognition of the 2026 honorees. Proceeds support YWCA programs.
YWCA Cambridge
Lady Heroine and Other Bands Play Sonia Tonight
Lady Heroine, Don't Tell Iris, Jermaine Kelly and Tiffy play an all-ages show at 7 p.m. at Sonia, 10 Brookline St., presented by The Middle East.
Sonia
Central Square Theater Stages Captioned "Eleanor" Tonight
A captioned performance of "Eleanor" is at 7:30 p.m. at Central Square Theater. The theater also lists a related 9 p.m. program, "The Eleanor beyond Eleanor."
Central Square Theater
Skye Consort and Emma Björling Perform at Club Passim
The group, which blends Nordic, Celtic and Québecois musical traditions, plays at 8 p.m. today; doors open at 7 p.m.
Club Passim
Cambridge Educators Rally for Better Pay; City Council Defers to School Committee
The teachers' union's sticking point is starting pay for paraprofessionals. It hoped to see the FY27 budget amended.
Cambridge Day
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