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Developer sues Cambridge over inclusionary zoning ordinance

Old North Development Co. filed suit on Aug. 27 challenging Cambridge's inclusionary zoning ordinance, according to a report published Sept. 1. The company objects to the city's requirement that it sign affordable housing covenants before receiving permits for its 71-unit project at 1940 Massachusetts Ave.

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MBTA seeks $30M for Alewife garage repairs

The MBTA is seeking bids for a $30 million project to repair and maintain the deteriorating Alewife parking garage for another decade, transit reports said Wednesday, Sept. 2.

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Transit Advisory Committee holds virtual public meeting tonight

The Cambridge Transit Advisory Committee meets virtually Thursday, Sept. 3, at 6 p.m. to discuss transit infrastructure and service updates.

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Lupine Flower Company hosts DIY bouquet workshop tonight

A guided floral design workshop is set for Thursday, Sept. 3, at 7 p.m. at Lupine Flower Company's Inman Square retail location, where participants select locally grown flowers for custom arrangements.

Lupine Flower Co

Outdoor screening of 'The Wiz' at Kendall/MIT Open Space tonight

The Brattle curates a free outdoor screening of 'The Wiz' Thursday, Sept. 3, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Off The Beaten Path launches Harvard Square French Fry Food Tour

A weekly Harvard Square French Fry & Pairings Food Tour launches Thursday, Sept. 3, at 5:30 p.m., offering a 90-minute guided walk on local history and fry pairings.

Off The Beaten Path Food Tours

Harvard CMSA kicks off two-day Big Data Conference 2026

Harvard's Center of Mathematical Sciences and Applications begins its two-day Big Data Conference Thursday, Sept. 3, at 9 a.m. at 20 Garden Street and via Zoom.

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Elizabeth Propst speaks at Memorial Church Morning Prayers today

Ministry Fellow Elizabeth Propst speaks at the weekday Morning Prayers service at Appleton Chapel in Harvard's Memorial Church Thursday, Sept. 3, from 8:30-8:45 a.m.

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Celtic trio Cécilia performs at Club Passim tonight

Canadian Celtic trio Cécilia performs traditional Celtic and Quebecois music at Club Passim Thursday, Sept. 3, at 8 p.m.

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Retirement Board meets today at 11 a.m.

The Cambridge Retirement Board meets in hybrid format Thursday, Sept. 3, at 11 a.m. at 125 CambridgePark Drive, Suite 104, and by videoconference.

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O'Connell Branch hosts 55-plus neighborhood walk today

A gentle 55-plus neighborhood walk meets at the O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Thursday, Sept. 3, from 10:30-11:45 a.m., guided by Stefanie Haug.

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