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Nanopress Daily — East Cambridge, MA
June 5, 2026
Police Union Condemns Council Vote to Remove ShotSpotter
The Cambridge Police Patrol Officers Association condemned the City Council's May 18 vote (5-2-2) to remove ShotSpotter gunshot-detection sensors citywide within 90 days, saying councillors prioritized ideology over public safety.
Cambridge Day
Memorial Drive Homicide Suspect Had Caused Another Crash Weeks Before Fatal Collision
Melrose Police reports obtained June 4 show the driver charged in a fatal September 2024 Memorial Drive bike-path crash had caused another serious collision just seven weeks earlier.
Streetsblog Massachusetts
Farmers & Makers Market at First Street Today, Noon–6 PM
First Street Market (59 First St.) hosts its weekly farmers and makers market today from 12:00–6:00 PM, featuring Heavens Harvest Farm and local vendors.
First Street Market
Cambridge Shoplifting Arrests Up 452%, Six Times the State Average
A June 3 analysis of arrest data found Cambridge shoplifting arrests surged 452% from 2023 to 2025, largely driven by repeat offenders whose cases are frequently dismissed in court.
Cambridge Day
Free Pride Celebration at Centanni Park Tonight at 6 PM
The Multicultural Arts Center kicks off its Summer Series with a free outdoor Echoes Pride Celebration at Centanni Park (41 Second St.) tonight at 6:00 PM, featuring The Haus of Glitter, drag performances, and disco-house music.
Multicultural Arts Center
Clover Food Lab Reopens Cambridge Locations Tuesday
Clover Food Lab announced June 3 it will reopen its Cambridge and Boston locations on June 9 after securing a last-minute investor.
Cambridge Day
Gold Star Mothers Park Design Open House Set for Tuesday, June 9
Cambridge DPW will hold a conceptual design open house for Gold Star Mothers Park (123 Gore St.) on Tuesday, June 9 from 6:00–8:00 PM at 15 Lambert St., covering planned field renovations and accessibility improvements.
City of Cambridge
All Cambridge Public Library Branches Closed Today for Staff Training
All Cambridge Public Library locations, including the Valente branch in East Cambridge, are closed today for a staff development day.
City of Cambridge
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