School staff to start year without contracts

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School staff to start academic year under expired contracts

The Cambridge Education Association says roughly 1,500 district employees — teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals and other staff — will begin the school year with expired contracts after more than 17 bargaining sessions failed to produce a finalized agreement for any of the union's five bargaining units. Most of those contracts expire Aug. 31, and classes start Sept. 1. Union vice president of community relations Sarah Rosenberg said the biggest implication is that "nobody is getting a raise at this time"; the district reached agreement with its other unions, and members also began the 2023-24 year under expired contracts.

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Body-camera footage from fatal police shooting still unreleased

As of Thursday, Aug. 27, the city had not released body-camera footage from the Aug. 21 fatal officer-involved shooting in Central Square — the first fatal shooting since Cambridge police began wearing cameras. Acting Police Commissioner Pauline Wells was asked about the video that morning.

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Mayor Siddiqui holds walk-in office hours Friday morning

Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui holds walk-in office hours today, Aug. 28, from 10 a.m. to noon at City Hall's Mayor's Office, 795 Massachusetts Ave., part of a rotating schedule established after the Aug. 21 fatal officer-involved shooting on Temple Street.

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State Senate candidates debate affordability and transparency

Sen. William Brownsberger and challenger Daniel Lander debated housing, small-business support and legislative transparency Thursday in a virtual forum hosted by the Charles River Regional Chamber of Commerce, ahead of the primary for the Suffolk and Middlesex District Senate seat, which includes West Cambridge.

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Primary guide spotlights North Cambridge district

Cambridge Day's primary guide, published Thursday, covers competitive Cambridge and Somerville legislative races, including the 24th Middlesex District, which includes North Cambridge voters in Ward 11, precincts 1 and 3.

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Adult Road Readiness bike workshop offered midday Friday

The Cambridge Department of Transportation hosts a free Adult Road Readiness workshop today, Aug. 28, from noon to 2 p.m. at Vellucci Fountain near CambridgeSide Galleria, covering hand signaling and safe street riding.

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Free beginner adult learn-to-bike workshop set for Saturday

The Cambridge Department of Transportation hosts a free Learn to Bike workshop for adult beginners Saturday, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to noon at Vellucci Fountain near CambridgeSide.

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Harvard men's soccer kicks off season against UMass

Harvard men's soccer opens its 15-game season at home against UMass at Jordan Field tonight, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m.

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Harvard women's soccer dominates Fairfield in 4-0 victory

Harvard women's soccer beat Fairfield 4-0 at Jordan Field Thursday, with goals from Jasmine Leshnick, Brooke Huleatt, Molly Vana and Camila Reinaldo.

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Singer-songwriter Luke Borchelt performs at The Lilypad

Singer-songwriter Luke Borchelt performs with Eleanor Grace at The Lilypad in Inman Square tonight, Aug. 28; doors open at 7:30 p.m.

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New School of Music hosts classical recital

The New School of Music, 25 Lowell St., hosts a free classical recital, 'Until Our Paths Cross Again,' for violin, oboe and piano tonight, Aug. 28, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

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Wine educator leads Mediterranean tasting class

Wine educator Adam Centamore leads a Mediterranean-focused tasting class tonight, Aug. 28, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Commonwealth Wine School.

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'AI: Mind the Gap' exhibition runs at the MIT Museum

The MIT Museum's interactive exhibition 'AI: Mind the Gap' is open today, Aug. 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with games like 'True or False' that challenge visitors to spot deepfakes and explore machine learning.

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Bird walk starts from Collins Branch library

The Cambridge Public Library's Nature Club leads a bird-watching walk from the Collins Branch to Mount Auburn Cemetery today, Aug. 28, from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m.; registration required, limited binoculars available.

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