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Forum to discuss future of 158 Spring Street

September 29, 2026

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Forum to discuss future of 158 Spring Street building

Cambridge Public Schools will hold a community forum Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cambridge Rindge and Latin Media Cafe on future uses for the former Kennedy-Longfellow School at 158 Spring Street. Interpretation, food and childcare will be provided.

Cambridge Public Schools

Sherry Turkle discusses AI and human relationships

Sherry Turkle will discuss her book “Artificial Intimacy” Tuesday, September 29, at 6 p.m. at Harvard Science Center, Hall B, 1 Oxford St. The event is free; RSVP is required.

Harvard Science Center

Jill Lepore discusses new book at First Parish

Jill Lepore will discuss “The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State” with James O'Donnell Tuesday, September 29, at 7 p.m. at First Parish in Cambridge. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; tickets are required.

Porter Square Books

Florence Road plays The Sinclair

Florence Road performs Tuesday, September 29, at The Sinclair, 52 Church St. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; the all-ages concert starts at 8:30 p.m.

The Sinclair

City hosts session on geothermal-network pilot feasibility

Cambridge's Office of Sustainability will hold an online information session Tuesday, September 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. about the feasibility of a geothermal Thermal Energy Network pilot and how shared underground loops could heat and cool buildings.

City of Cambridge

Queer Neighborhood Council hosts discussion on polyamory

The Queer Neighborhood Council will lead a discussion on polyamory and consensual non-monogamy Tuesday, September 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Central Square Branch Library, 45 Pearl St. Registration is required.

City of Cambridge

Grant review subcommittee meets online

The Community Benefits Advisory Committee's Grant Review Subcommittee will meet remotely Tuesday, September 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to discuss its grant-review analysis and develop funding recommendations.

City of Cambridge

City offers session on affordable rental programs

Cambridge's Housing Department will host a remote information session on affordable rental programs and the Rental Applicant Pool Tuesday, September 29, at noon. Advance registration is required.

City of Cambridge

Teens can help shape library programs

The Cambridge Public Library's Teen Advisory Board meets Tuesday, September 29, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Main Library, 449 Broadway. Participants can help plan teen activities, build leadership skills and earn community-service hours.

City of Cambridge

Teens explore design and innovation at iFp Studio

The Main Library hosts STEAM Academy: iFp Studio Tuesday, September 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. The youth-powered program combines art, design, science, technology and storytelling around real-world projects.

City of Cambridge

Main Library offers Studio Recording 101

The Hive at Cambridge Public Library's Main Library offers Studio Recording 101 Tuesday, September 29, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Registration and prior Hive safety training are required.

City of Cambridge

Council approves 6.9% tax increase

Cambridge city councillors unanimously approved the city's proposal to increase taxes by 6.9%.

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