Fact check: Decker, MacKay claims before vote

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Cambridge Day fact-checks Decker-MacKay claims

Cambridge Day published a fact check Monday of claims in the 25th Middlesex District primary between state Rep. Marjorie Decker and challenger Evan MacKay, whose rematch has escalated into accusations of lies, distortions and personal attacks. Flash points include personal finances, campaign finance and past political histories; the outlet asked both candidates to clarify the record before voters go to the polls Tuesday. The district is the only one that falls entirely within Cambridge.

Cambridge Day

Early voting turnout modest ahead of state primary

In-person early voting for the Sept. 1 state primary opened Aug. 22 at the Cambridge Public Library, Valente Library and the Cambridge Water Department building; 508 ballots were cast at the city's sites over the opening weekend.

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Election Commission meets after polls close

The Election Commission meets Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 9 p.m. at the Citywide Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave., for an election night meeting tied to the state primary.

City of Cambridge

City announces Labor Day closures and trash delays

City offices, libraries and senior centers will close Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day, with curbside trash, recycling, food-waste and yard-waste collection delayed by one day the rest of that week.

City of Cambridge

Board of License Commissioners schedules rule meeting

The Cambridge Board of License Commissioners holds a remote public meeting Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 9 a.m. to discuss rule updates, proposals and community feedback.

City of Cambridge

LGBTQ+ Commission Visibility Working Group meets Wednesday

The LGBTQ+ Commission's Outreach & Visibility Working Group meets virtually Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss ongoing initiatives across city neighborhoods.

City of Cambridge

First day of school today for Cambridge grades 1-12

Cambridge Public Schools starts its 2026-27 year Tuesday, Sept. 1, for grades 1-12 and postgraduate students; kindergarten and CPP students start Thursday, Sept. 3.

Cambridge Public Schools

HLS hosts showcase for student practice organizations

Harvard Law School hosts its Student Practice Organizations Showcase Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. for students seeking legal practice experience.

Harvard Law School

Driver cited after pickup truck crashes into building

A pickup truck crashed into a building on Blake Street around 11:15 a.m. Sunday; Cambridge police cited the driver, and no injuries or structural damage were reported.

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2nd Street Cafe in East Cambridge shuts down

The 2nd Street Cafe on Second Street in East Cambridge has closed, Boston Restaurant Talk reported Monday; its future status is unknown.

Boston Restaurant Talk

Tickets go on sale for 'Smoke This' Rib Fest

Tickets go on sale Tuesday for the East Cambridge Business Association's 'Smoke This' Rib Fest, set for Sunday, Sept. 27.

East Cambridge Business Association

Eli Lilly to acquire Cambridge biotech Merida Biosciences

Eli Lilly announced Monday a definitive agreement to acquire Merida Biosciences, a Cambridge biotech developing precision therapeutics for autoimmune and allergic conditions.

Merida Biosciences

Virtual neighbor meeting set for 54 Bellis Circle development

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

City of Cambridge

Five Cambridge, Somerville climate tech firms get state incentives

Five Cambridge and Somerville climate-tech companies, including Cambridge-based Pascal Technologies and Mantel Capture, received state tax incentives, Cambridge Day reported Monday.

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