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Suspect held without bail in DPW worker killing

July 14, 2026

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Canton man held without bail in DPW worker's murder

Rayquon Brown, 29, of Canton was arraigned July 13 in Cambridge District Court and held without bail on charges including murder, carrying a firearm without a license, and conspiring to commit murder in the July 4 death of DPW worker Xavier Bautista. According to Middlesex DA Marian Ryan and Police Commissioner Pauline Wells, Bautista was confronted by multiple masked men near Norfolk and Broadway streets around 4 a.m. and shot; investigators identified Brown and his vehicle as present during the shooting. His next court date is July 17.

Cambridge Police Department

MBTA to close Red Line through Cambridge for 10 days

The MBTA will suspend Red Line service between Alewife and Park Street, including all Cambridge stops, July 21-30 for track and signal work. Free shuttle buses will replace trains; riders should allow about 70 minutes for the trip.

City of Cambridge

Planning Board reviews zoning petition, CX Parcel designs

The Cambridge Planning Board meets remotely tonight at 6:30 p.m. to review the Brown zoning petition on Residence C-1 and Affordable Housing Overlay rules, a design review of CX Parcel 1-C, and a use determination for 222 Jacobs Street.

City of Cambridge Open Meeting Portal

Author Carson Markland discusses debut novel at Harvard Book Store

Carson Markland reads from and discusses her debut novel, 'Men Like Us,' with author Brian Castleberry tonight from 7-8 p.m. at Harvard Book Store.

Harvard Book Store

CanalSide hosts World Cup semifinal watch party

CanalSide Food + Drink at CambridgeSide hosts a live watch party for the FIFA World Cup semifinal today at 3 p.m.

Cambridge, MA Patch

Kendall Center hosts 'Garden to Glass' cocktail workshop

Kendall Center's Urban Park Roof Garden hosts a 'Garden to Glass' cocktail class today from 5:30-6:30 p.m., using ingredients grown in the rooftop's veggie beds.

Kendall Center

MIT alumni gather for summer happy hour at Lamplighter

The MIT Club of Boston hosts a casual happy hour for local alumni at Lamplighter Brewing Company's Broadway Taproom near Central Square today from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

MIT Alumni Association

Cambridge announces roadway paving starting July 20

Contractor Newport Construction says milling and paving will begin the week of July 20; residents must move vehicles from designated areas by 7 a.m. on posted days.

Cambridge Department of Public Works

Cambridge Mobile Telematics probed over alleged data breach

Law firm Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe announced July 13 a formal investigation into a possible data breach at Cambridge Mobile Telematics after a ransomware attack reportedly exposed driver location and insurance data.

Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe

License Board hears Noodle Lab, Porter and Harvard cases

Cambridge's License Commission meets remotely today at 10:30 a.m. to consider licensing matters, including a new wine and malt license for Noodle Lab at 238 Main Street, plus cases involving Wasabi at Porter, Toscano Harvard Square, Kappy's Express and Lavash Grill.

Cambridge License Commission

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