Keezer's moves as Mass Ave block faces teardown

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Mass Ave businesses relocate ahead of redevelopment project

Keezer's and its sister tailoring shop Le Couturier House of Alterations have shifted a few doors down to 1730 Massachusetts Ave. ahead of an Aug. 31 deadline, with Keezer's inventory move expected to finish Wednesday. Old North Development plans to demolish the block at 1738 Mass. Ave. starting in September and replace it with a six-story, 71-unit residential and retail building, a project expected to take 21 to 22 months. Simon's Coffee Shop, next door at 1736, has not confirmed a new location; owner Simon Yu said he expects to move nearby but could not discuss specifics.

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Mail-ballot deadline passes; early voting continues

The deadline to request a mailed ballot for the Sept. 1 State Primary passed Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 5 p.m.; in-person early voting continues through Friday, Aug. 28 at noon.

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North Cambridge pop-up recycling event at Bergin Park

Cambridge DPW hosts its sixth pop-up recycling event Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at 80 Haskell Street, where residents can drop off books, electronics, batteries, and other hard-to-recycle items.

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Social Housing Joint Task Force meets Wednesday afternoon

The Cambridge Social Housing Joint Task Force meets Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Citywide Senior Center; virtual viewing is encouraged and no public comment is planned.

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Ariel Posen performs live at Sonia in Cambridge

Guitarist and songwriter Ariel Posen performs a live concert at Sonia in Cambridge on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m.

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Governor's Council race centers on judicial vote dispute

In the Governor's Council District 3 race, challenger Margie Palladino has criticized incumbent Mara Dolan over her vote to confirm a controversial probate judge, ahead of the Sept. 1 primary.

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Singer-songwriter showcase 'In Through The Locked Door' returns

The monthly "In Through The Locked Door" singer-songwriter showcase takes place Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Middle East Corner in Central Square.

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Cambridge Board of Assessors schedules public meeting

The Cambridge Board of Assessors meets Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 10 to 11 a.m. to review administrative items and conduct municipal business.

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'Wednesdays of Wonder' moves to Berkshire Street Reading Garden

The Valente Branch Library hosts its weekly crafts and games program outdoors in the Reading Garden Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., as its indoor community space is being used for early voting.

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Library offers make-up intermediate Tai Chi Paradigm class

The Cambridge Public Library holds a make-up intermediate Tai Chi Paradigm session led by Sifu Diaz Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Community Room at the Main Library.

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Main Library holds Baby Lapsit language development session

Caregivers and infants ages 0-18 months can join the library's Baby Lapsit session, featuring language-building bounces and rhymes, Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. in the Rey Room.

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Kotoko Brass performs free concert at Termeer Square

Boston-based West African dance music band Kotoko Brass performs a free outdoor concert Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m., part of the lead-up to the opening of Kendall Square's newest performing arts space, The Platform.

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Black Sheep Lounge hosts complimentary wine tasting

The Black Sheep Lounge & Bar, inside the historic Kendall Hotel, hosts its weekly complimentary wine tasting social hour Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 5 to 6 p.m.

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Affordable Housing Trust sets August meeting date

The Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust holds its monthly public meeting in hybrid format Thursday, Aug. 27, at 4 p.m. in the Ackermann Room at City Hall to discuss citywide affordable housing projects.

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