Daily brief · East Cambridge, MA
Nanopress Daily — East Cambridge, MA
June 24, 2026
Amigos School Relocation to Spring Street Under Serious Consideration
Superintendent Dave Murphy told Amigos School families the district is seriously considering moving the over-capacity K-8 school to the vacant building at 158 Spring Street in East Cambridge. No final decision has been made.
Cambridge Day
School Committee Calls Special Meeting Thursday on Union Bargaining
School Committee Chair David J. Weinstein has called a virtual special meeting for Thursday, June 25 at 3 p.m. to discuss collective bargaining strategy with multiple local unions, including the Cambridge Education Association.
City of Cambridge, MA
City Council Directs $625K to Women's Shelters Facing Federal Cuts
The Cambridge City Council unanimously approved $625,000 from the Federal Stabilization Fund for Transition House and the De Novo Center for Justice and Healing, both hit by federal budget cuts.
Cambridge Day
Memorial Drive Shooting Suspect's Hearing Delayed to July
The probable cause hearing for Tyler Brown, 46, accused of randomly shooting at motorists on Memorial Drive in May, was postponed to July so prosecutors can compile more evidence.
Patch
Police Review and Advisory Board Meets Online Tonight, 6–8 p.m.
The Police Review and Advisory Board holds its virtual meeting tonight from 6 to 8 p.m., with agenda items including a Family and Social Justice Section presentation, professional standards updates, and a chair election.
City of Cambridge
Transportation Committee Hears Micromobility Safety and 'Ride Safe Act' Today at 3 p.m.
The Transportation & Public Utilities Committee holds a public hearing today at 3 p.m. on micromobility safety trends in Cambridge and the state's proposed Ride Safe Act.
City of Cambridge
Free Workshop Tonight Helps Cambridge Small Businesses Hire Creative Vendors
Cambridge's Economic Opportunity and Development Division hosts a free Zoom workshop tonight from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to help local entrepreneurs select, vet, and work with creative vendors.
City of Cambridge
Music Bingo Tonight at CanalSide, CambridgeSide (6–8 p.m.)
Free weekly Music Bingo runs tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at CanalSide Food + Drink inside CambridgeSide mall in East Cambridge.
Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
Natural History Author Talk Tonight in Harvard Square (6–7 p.m.)
Thomas Lowe Fleischner discusses his new book "Astonished by Beauty" tonight from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford St.
Harvard Square Business Association
Free Youth Soccer Clinic Kicks Off Tonight at Donnelly Field (6–8 p.m.)
The community-led Soccer Nights youth clinic launches tonight at Donnelly Field in East Cambridge from 6 to 8 p.m., offering athletic training and leadership activities for kids ages 5–12.
Soccer Nights
Just A Start Hosts Free Government Benefits Workshop Tonight
Local nonprofit Just A Start holds a virtual Government Benefits Workshop tonight to connect Cambridge residents with essential financial resources.
Just A Start
'Sparkle When You Speak' Meetup Tonight at Cambridge Police HQ (6:45–8:45 p.m.)
Speak Up Cambridge holds its hybrid public speaking meetup tonight from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. at the Cambridge Police Department, 125 Sixth St.
Meetup
Free Concert Tonight at Cambridge Crossing: Jill McCracken (5:30–7:30 p.m.)
Retro-soul singer-songwriter Jill McCracken performs a free outdoor concert tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Common at CX, Cambridge Crossing.
Cambridge Crossing
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