Daily brief · East Cambridge & Kendall Square, MA
Paving starts on Rogers, Third, Fifth and more
September 28, 2026
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Road paving begins on East Cambridge streets
Weather permitting, a city contractor will begin milling and paving this week on sections of East Cambridge streets including Rogers, Third, Fifth, Seventh and Main. Work on each location may take several days; watch for no-parking signs posted 24 hours in advance, and move vehicles from the work area before 7 a.m.
City of Cambridge
Conservation Commission meets online Monday
The Cambridge Conservation Commission meets online Monday, September 28, from 7 to 8 p.m. Registration is required to participate.
City of Cambridge
Half Crown-Marsh commission meets virtually Monday
The Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meets virtually Monday, September 28, at 6 p.m. to conduct public business.
City of Cambridge
Council agenda includes water funding, Outer Huron bike lanes
In a preview of meetings from September 28 to October 5, City Manager Yi-An Huang plans to seek $2.3 million from the Water Fund for drought-related supply purchases. Councilors will consider delaying separated bike lanes on Outer Huron Avenue.
Cambridge | Somerville Independent
Elan Mehler Trio plays the Lilypad Monday
The Elan Mehler Trio performs Monday, September 28, at 7 p.m. at the Lilypad, 1353 Cambridge Street. Admission is $15, or $10 for students.
The Lilypad
Jerry Bergonzi Quartet plays the Lilypad Monday
The Jerry Bergonzi Quartet performs Monday, September 28, at 8:30 p.m. at the Lilypad. Doors open at 8 p.m.
The Lilypad
The Fringe performs late Monday at the Lilypad
The Fringe performs Monday, September 28, at 10:30 p.m. at the Lilypad. Doors open at 10 p.m.
The Lilypad
almost olive plays Club Passim Monday
Alternative-folk duo almost olive performs with opening act Carmen Quill on Monday, September 28, at Club Passim in Harvard Square. Doors open at 7 p.m., the show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $30.
Club Passim
Library hosts briefing on Sudan's war Monday
Cambridge Public Library hosts a briefing on Sudan's ongoing war and its humanitarian consequences Monday, September 28, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. MIT professor Mai Hassan will speak.
City of Cambridge
O'Neill Branch hosts pollinator program Monday
The O'Neill Branch Library hosts “Pollinator Stories” Monday, September 28, from 6 to 7 p.m. The multigenerational program covers plants, pollinators, soil, biodiversity and climate health.
City of Cambridge
Climate book group meets at Main Library and online
The Sustaining Community book group meets Monday, September 28, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Main Library and online to discuss Ayana Elizabeth Johnson's “What If We Get It Right?”
City of Cambridge
Virtual mindfulness session focuses on aging
Cambridge Public Library offers its virtual Aging with Mindfulness program Monday, September 28, from 9 to 10 a.m. The session focuses on managing everyday changes and developing a mindfulness practice.
City of Cambridge
Main Library hosts morning sing-along Monday
Children of all ages and their caregivers can join the Main Library's Morning Sing-Along Monday, September 28, from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
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