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Memorial Drive shooting suspect faces new counts

September 10, 2026

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Tyler Brown Indicted on New Charges in Memorial Drive Shooting

Tyler Brown, 47, of Boston, has been indicted on new charges including six counts of armed assault to murder in the May 11 shooting on Memorial Drive between River Street and Pleasant Street Extension, according to Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, State Police Colonel Geoffrey Noble and Cambridge Police Commissioner Pauline Wells. The additional counts include assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, assault with a dangerous weapon on a person over 60, malicious damage to a motor vehicle, and possession of a firearm after a felony conviction. Brown is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn, in addition to charges he already awaits trial on.

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Outdoor Live Music and Cocktails on the Patio at Noir Bar

Noir Bar in Harvard Square hosts live outdoor music and craft cocktails on its patio Thursday, September 10, starting at 5:00 PM.

Harvard Square Business Association

Local Scientists Air Federal Funding Concerns at Regional Town Hall

Scientists from the Harvard Square-based Union of Concerned Scientists shared accounts of halted research grants at a Sept. 9 Arlington town hall with U.S. House Minority Whip Katherine Clark, warning of disruption to Massachusetts science and tech.

Cambridge Day

Mount Auburn Hospital Invites 'Dot Kids' to Meet Book Author

Children born at Mount Auburn Hospital between 2014 and 2016 who received 'The Dot' at birth are invited to bring their books and meet author Peter H. Reynolds, with an appearance by brass band School of Honk.

Cambridge Day

Tim Eriksen and Peter Irvine Perform Gothic Americana at Club Passim

Folk musicians Tim Eriksen and Peter Irvine perform at Club Passim Thursday, September 10, at 8:00 PM, playing selections from their album "Absence and her sister."

Club Passim

Sarah Longwell Discusses Democracy and New Book at First Parish Church

Harvard Book Store hosts Bulwark publisher Sarah Longwell at First Parish Church Thursday, September 10, at 7:00 PM, discussing her book "How to Eat an Elephant: One Voter at a Time."

Harvard Book Store

Open Mic Magic Show 'The Magic Lab' Brings Rapid Sets to The Foundry

The Boston Magic Lab hosts a lightning-round open mic magic showcase Thursday, September 10, at 7:30 PM at The Foundry, giving local magicians five-minute slots.

The Boston Magic Lab

Marley Hale and Grace Givertz Headline Folk Lineup at Lizard Lounge

Songwriters Marley Hale, Grace Givertz, and Tiberius Duo perform folk and Americana at Lizard Lounge Thursday, September 10, starting at 8:00 PM.

Lizard Lounge

Boudreau Branch Library Holds After-School Button-Making Craft Session

The Boudreau Branch Library in West Cambridge hosts a drop-in button-making craft afternoon Thursday, September 10, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.

City of Cambridge

Historical Commission Reviews Church Street Signs and Elm St. Demolition

The Cambridge Historical Commission meets online Thursday, September 10, at 6:00 PM to review illuminated blade signs at 50 Church Street, a house demolition case, and three preservation grants.

City of Cambridge

Board of Zoning Appeal Hears Variance and Special Permit Requests

The Cambridge Board of Zoning Appeal holds a virtual public hearing Thursday, September 10, at 6:00 PM on variance, comprehensive permit, and appeal applications.

City of Cambridge

American Freedmen Commission Subcommittee Discusses Community Outreach

The Community Outreach Subcommittee of the Cambridge American Freedmen Commission meets virtually Thursday, September 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM to plan public awareness efforts and community dialogues.

City of Cambridge

Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities Meets Virtually

The Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities holds its monthly Zoom meeting Thursday, September 10, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM to address accessibility and inclusion initiatives.

City of Cambridge

Human Services Commission Reviews FY28 CDBG Funding Process

The Cambridge Human Services Commission holds a hybrid meeting at 51 Inman Street Thursday, September 10, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM to discuss FY28 CDBG funding selection.

City of Cambridge

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