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Cambridge Police Issue 4,149 Traffic Citations

September 14, 2026

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Traffic Citations Rebound as Cambridge Police Issue 4,149 in Past Year

Cambridge police issued 4,149 traffic citations over the past year, a rebound from pandemic lows. Traffic-calming street designs are credited with reducing speeding as enforcement increases.

Cambridge | Somerville Independent

City Council to Vote on $500K to Offset Federal Food Aid Cuts

The City Council's Sept. 14 agenda includes a $500,000 request to address hunger after federal restrictions affected 2,400 Cambridge residents.

Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Medication Takeback Day at North Cambridge Senior Center Today

Cambridge Public Health, Police, and Council on Aging collect unused prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines from 1-3 p.m. at the North Cambridge Senior Center.

City of Cambridge

'Recovery City' Documentary Screening and Panel at Main Library

In honor of Recovery Month, the Public Health Department hosts a free screening of Lisa Olivieri's documentary followed by a panel discussion from 5:45-8 p.m.

City of Cambridge

Deadline Today: Apply for Immigrant Rights and Citizenship Commission

Applications close Sept. 14 for Cambridge residents seeking a seat on the 11-member Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship.

City of Cambridge

Cambridge Explores Direct Mayoral Elections and Infant Childcare Task Force

The city partners with UMass Boston's Collins Center to study direct mayoral elections, while launching a 10-month task force to expand infant and toddler childcare access.

Cambridge | Somerville Independent

New England Jazz Collaborative Launches Weekly Orchestra Residency at Sonia

Through Cambridge NITES, the jazz collaborative kicks off a weekly residency tonight from 7 p.m. to midnight at Sonia Live Music Venue.

City of Cambridge

Craft While Watching 'Clueless' at Brattle Theatre Tonight

The Brattle Theatre hosts an open-crafting screening of the 1995 film 'Clueless' at 6 p.m., with dimmed lights for craft projects.

Harvard Square Business Association

Guided Zen Meditation at Central Square Branch Library

Join the Cambridge Zen Center for a mindfulness session from 4-5 p.m. at the Central Square Branch Library.

City of Cambridge

True Crime Book Group Discusses 'The Monsters We Make'

The True Crime Book Group meets from 2-3 p.m. in the Richard C. Rossi Room to discuss Rachel Corbett's book.

City of Cambridge

O'Neill Branch Book Group Reads 'Dream State' Tonight

Adult readers gather at 70 Rindge Ave. from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to discuss Eric Puchner's novel.

City of Cambridge

Tour Water Purification Facility at Fresh Pond Tonight

The Water Department leads a public walking tour of the Walter J. Sullivan Water Purification Facility from 6-7:30 p.m. at Fresh Pond Reservation.

Friends of Fresh Pond Reservation

Virtual 'Let Your Yoga Dance' Class for Older Adults

The Cambridge Public Library hosts a free virtual gentle movement class for older adults from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

City of Cambridge

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