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1740 Mass Ave. Developers Await Judge's Ruling
September 30, 2026
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1740 Mass Ave. Developers Must Wait for Judge's Injunction Decision
The developers of 1740 Mass Ave. will have to keep waiting after a judge did not grant their request for a building permit. The judge said she would issue a decision on the developers' injunction request soon.
Cambridge Day
Police Review Advisory Board Meets Tonight
The Cambridge Police Review and Advisory Board meets remotely tonight, Sept. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. The agenda includes welcoming new Chair Caleb Demers and member Dave Canavan, discussing fiscal year 2027 goals, and an executive session on pending complaints.
City of Cambridge
Board of License Commissioners Holds Online Hearing Wednesday
The Board of License Commissioners holds a remote public hearing today, Sept. 30, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., with virtual and phone participation. Commissioners will review pending municipal licenses and business operating requests.
City of Cambridge
Board of Assessors Meets Wednesday Morning
The Board of Assessors meets today, Sept. 30, from 10 to 11 a.m. The City has posted a public meeting agenda.
City of Cambridge
Towa Bird Plays The Sinclair Tonight
Guitarist and singer-songwriter Towa Bird performs at The Sinclair, 52 Church St., tonight, Sept. 30, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. A portion of each ticket supports The Shout Syndicate, which funds youth arts organizations in Greater Boston.
Harvard Square Business Association
Anthony Scaramucci Discusses New Book at The Brattle Theatre
Harvard Book Store hosts Anthony Scaramucci at The Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., tonight, Sept. 30, at 6 p.m. He will discuss his book All the Wrong Moves: How Three Catastrophic Decisions Led to the Rise of Trump.
Harvard Square Business Association
Gillian Daniels Discusses Debut Novel at Harvard Book Store
Author Gillian Daniels discusses her debut novel, Jenny Will Eat You Now: A Meat Cute, with horror writer Bracken MacLeod at Harvard Book Store tonight, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m.
Harvard Square Business Association
Barrett Anderson Band Plays Blues & Roots Night at the Sea Hag
The Barrett Anderson Band plays a no-cover Blues & Roots Wednesday at the Sea Hag Restaurant & Bar, 49 Mount Auburn St., tonight, Sept. 30, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Harvard Square Business Association
Online Workshop Teaches Drawing Reflective and Transparent Subjects
Artist and educator Rachel Mirus leads an online adult workshop today, Sept. 30, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. All skill levels are welcome; registration is $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers.
Harvard Square Business Association
Transhealth Benefit and Silent Auction at Lovestruck Books
Lovestruck Books & Cafe, 44 Brattle St., hosts a fundraiser tonight, Sept. 30, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., with a program at 6:30 and silent-auction bidding at 7:15. Proceeds support healthcare services for trans youth, and the bookstore is matching donations up to $5,000.
Harvard Square Business Association
Graham & Parks School Council Meets Tonight
The Graham & Parks School Council meets tonight, Sept. 30, starting at 5:45 p.m. School leaders, staff and parent representatives will discuss school operations and upcoming initiatives.
City of Cambridge
Library Nature Club Birdwatching Walk Heads to Mount Auburn Cemetery
The Cambridge Public Library's Nature Club meets at Collins Branch today, Sept. 30, at 10:15 a.m., then walks to Mount Auburn Cemetery to look for migratory and year-round birds until 11:30 a.m. Registration is required.
City of Cambridge
Cambridge Volunteer Fair Connects Residents with Local Agencies
Cambridge Volunteers hosts a free online fair today, Sept. 30, from noon to 1:30 p.m., with presentations and Q&A sessions on volunteer opportunities at local agencies. Anyone can attend.
Cambridge Volunteers
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