4 Mellen affordable housing deadline is 5 p.m.

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4 Mellen affordable-housing applications close today

Applications for Homeowners Rehab Inc.'s 29-unit affordable development at 4 Mellen Street, which have been available since June 1, must be submitted by 5 p.m. today. Completed paper applications can be mailed to HRI at 810 Memorial Drive, #200, and an online application is also available. The lottery is scheduled for August 13 at 3 p.m. via Teams; applicants are not required to attend.

City of Cambridge Community Development Department

2026 NorthBeast Regional Poetry Slam & Festival kicks off today

The 2026 NorthBeast Regional Poetry Slam & Festival begins Friday, July 31, in Cambridge, featuring spoken-word battles, workshops and readings through Sunday, August 2.

Eventbrite

East End House block party rescheduled to August 6

East End House, the East Cambridge community center, has rescheduled its Annual Summer Block Party to Thursday, August 6, 2026.

East End House

Heavy rain triggers combined sewer overflow into Alewife Brook

Heavy rain overwhelmed Cambridge's combined sewer system on July 29, sending raw sewage into the Alewife Brook; the city notified neighboring Arlington.

Your Arlington

Central Rock Gym hosts free weekly introductory climbing class

Central Rock Gym in Cambridge holds its free weekly introduction to rock climbing tonight at 5:30 p.m., open to first-time visitors.

The Boston Calendar

Hamlin and Plymouth paving work remains active

Watch for posted no-parking signs tied to ongoing city paving work on Hamlin Street and Plymouth Street in Wellington-Harrington, part of roadwork that began the week of July 20.

City of Cambridge Department of Public Works

BEUDO emissions comment period ends today

Today is the final day of the public comment period on the city's BEUDO large-building emissions-reduction requirements.

City of Cambridge Office of Sustainability

Morning Camera plays Club Passim tonight

Morning Camera performs at Club Passim tonight with Franc Graham opening; doors are at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.

Passim

Oliver Hazard headlines The Sinclair tonight

Oliver Hazard performs at The Sinclair, 52 Church Street, tonight with Abbie McAllister; doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the all-ages show starts at 8:30 p.m.

The Sinclair