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Drought eases, but city may need to buy water
September 23, 2026
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Cambridge Drought Eases, but City May Need to Buy Water
Drought conditions in Cambridge have eased, but a key reservoir remains at 20% capacity. The city says it may need to purchase supplemental water this fall or winter — the first such purchase since 2016.
Cambridge Day
Brattle Theatre Screens 'Event Horizon' in 35mm Tonight
The Brattle Theatre screens 'Event Horizon' (1997) on 35mm Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 4:45 and 9:15 p.m., part of its Sam Neill retrospective.
Harvard Square Business Association
Cambridge Election Commission Meets Online Today
The Cambridge Election Commission holds an online meeting Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 3 p.m. for routine administrative and electoral business.
City of Cambridge
Gold Star Mothers Memorial Park Design Meeting Tonight
A virtual public meeting Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m. will present updated remediation and improvement plans for Gold Star Mothers Memorial Park, based on feedback from a June open house.
City of Cambridge
Library Panel on Immigrant Students in Cambridge Schools Tonight
Cambridge Public Library's Main Branch hosts 'Meeting the Moment,' a panel on immigrant students, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 6-7:30 p.m., with Superintendent Dave Murphy, author Jessica Lander, Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem, and School Committee member Richard Harding.
City of Cambridge
City Council Executive Session on Two Lawsuits Today
The Cambridge City Council meets at City Hall Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 1 p.m. before entering executive session to discuss litigation involving Columbia St. LLC and OND 1740 Investors LLC; no public comment will be taken.
City of Cambridge
Main Library Hosts Wildlife Gardening Workshop Tonight
The Main Library hosts a hybrid workshop Wednesday, Sept. 23, 7-8:30 p.m., on gardening for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife, covering soil health, invasive plants, nesting sites, and reduced-lawn practices.
City of Cambridge
Cemetery Cinema Returns to Mount Auburn Tonight
Mount Auburn Cemetery hosts an outdoor screening of 'The Straight Story' and 'Wings of Desire' at sunset in Hazel Dell, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 7-11 p.m.
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Kevin Atwater Plays The Sinclair Tonight
Kevin Atwater performs with Jessie Mazin at The Sinclair, 52 Church St., Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 8 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. A portion of ticket sales supports The Shout Syndicate's youth arts fundraising.
The Sinclair
Cambridge Rindge and Latin Football Improves to 2-0 With Rout of Belmont
Quarterback Max Batchelor threw touchdown passes of 57, 75, and 66 yards as Cambridge Rindge and Latin beat Belmont 30-6 Friday.
Cambridge Day
Cambridge's MCAS Scores Improve, but Gaps Widen
Cambridge students outperformed the state average, which trended downward; Baldwin, Rindge Avenue Upper School, and Amigos led the district.
Cambridge Day
Free Library Coding Meetup Grows Into Nonprofit Cambridge Dev Lab
After two years as a free, twice-weekly meetup, Cambridge Dev Lab is launching its first coding boot camp Saturday and planning further expansion.
Cambridge Day
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