Daily brief · East Cambridge & Kendall Square, MA
1740 Mass. Ave. developers await judge's ruling
September 30, 2026
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1740 Mass. Ave. developers await judge’s decision
A judge did not grant the developers’ request for a building permit for the 1740 Mass. Ave. project. She said she would issue a decision soon.
Cambridge Day
Cambridge license board meets on business and alcohol matters
The Board of License Commissioners meets online Wednesday, September 30, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The public can attend virtually.
City of Cambridge
Cambridge Board of Assessors meets Wednesday
The Board of Assessors meets Wednesday, September 30, from 10 to 11 a.m. The city calendar has the agenda and meeting details.
City of Cambridge
Police Review Advisory Board meets virtually
The Police Review Advisory Board meets virtually Wednesday, September 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. The meeting includes public comment and a review of prior minutes.
City of Cambridge
MIT Museum opens “Sensing Oceans” exhibition
The MIT Museum opens “Sensing Oceans,” an exhibition exploring the relationship between people, oceans and emerging technologies, Wednesday, September 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. The opening is part of MIT Future Fest at 314 Main Street.
MIT Future Fest
“Facing the Figure” opens at Cambridge Art Association
The Cambridge Art Association opens “Facing the Figure,” a juried exhibition at CAA @ Canal, 650 East Kendall Street, on Wednesday, September 30. The show runs through November 13, with gallery hours Wednesday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m.
Cambridge Art Association
Anthony Scaramucci discusses new book at The Brattle
The Brattle hosts Harvard Book Store’s conversation with Anthony Scaramucci about “All the Wrong Moves” on Wednesday, September 30, at 6 p.m. Tickets are required for the 90-minute event.
The Brattle
Towa Bird plays The Sinclair Wednesday night
Towa Bird performs at The Sinclair on Wednesday, September 30. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m.
The Bowery Presents
Library offers dance class for older adults
The Cambridge Public Library hosts “Let Your Yoga Dance” Wednesday, September 30, from 11:15 a.m. to noon in the Main Library community room. The movement, stretching and mindfulness class requires registration.
City of Cambridge
MIT Future Fest opens Wednesday
MIT Future Fest opens Wednesday, September 30, with events across Kendall Square and the MIT campus.
Cambridge Day
Educators rally for better pay; City Council defers to School Committee
The teachers’ union says starting pay for paraprofessionals is the sticking point and had hoped to amend the FY27 budget. The City Council deferred the matter to the School Committee.
Cambridge Day
Cambridge warns of weekend street closures
Temporary street closures are planned for October 3–4 because of the Thai Market and the Cambridge Classic 5K.
City of Cambridge
Cambridge Science Carnival begins in Kendall Square
The Cambridge Science Carnival begins Wednesday, September 30, in Kendall Square and continues through October 4.
Cambridge Office for Tourism
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