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Inquest Begins into Central Square Police Shooting
September 10, 2026
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Inquest Begins into Fatal Central Square Police Shooting
A district court judge began an inquest Sept. 9 into the August police shooting of William Woodworth in Central Square. The inquest reviews witness accounts and evidence, but does not result in criminal charges. A decision on releasing body-camera footage is pending.
GBH News
Mix & Mingle Live Music Series at The Mix Porter Square
The Mix Porter Square hosts an outdoor live music evening on Sept. 10 with looping guitar and piano performances.
The Mix Porter Square
Historical Commission Reviews North Cambridge Elm St Demolition
The Cambridge Historical Commission meets virtually Sept. 10 to review a demolition application for the 1892 double house at 178–180 Elm St., along with preservation grant requests and property alterations.
City of Cambridge
Cambridge Board of Zoning Appeal Holds Public Hearing Tonight
The board meets via Zoom tonight to review continued cases and consider residential and commercial variance petitions.
City of Cambridge
Dancing for Balance Class at North Cambridge Senior Center
The North Cambridge Senior Center hosts an in-person Dancing for Balance class Sept. 10 for older adults of all fitness levels.
City of Cambridge
Cambridge Biosafety Committee Holds Regular Public Meeting
The Cambridge Biosafety Committee meets Sept. 10 at 119 Windsor St. with virtual access to review municipal laboratory permits and biosafety oversight matters.
City of Cambridge
American Freedmen Commission Outreach Subcommittee Meets
The Cambridge American Freedmen Commission's Community Outreach Subcommittee holds a public remote meeting Sept. 10 to review outreach strategies and civic engagement initiatives.
City of Cambridge
Tim Eriksen and Peter Irvine Play Club Passim in Cambridge
Americana musicians Tim Eriksen and Peter Irvine perform a duo concert at Club Passim in Harvard Square on Sept. 10.
Club Passim
Cambridge NITES Brings We Black Folks Showcase to Harvard Square Kiosk
HipStory presents the We Black Folks Showcase Series, celebrating Black musical and storytelling traditions, at the Cambridge KIOSK in Harvard Square on Sept. 10.
City of Cambridge
Sarah Longwell Discusses New Book with Bill Kristol at First Parish
Sarah Longwell discusses "How to Eat an Elephant: One Voter at a Time" with William Kristol at First Parish Church on Sept. 10.
Harvard Book Store
Cambridge Holds Office Hours on Draft Sewer Overflow Control Plan
City and regional officials hold in-person office hours Sept. 10 at the Citywide Senior Center to discuss the draft $1.3 billion plan to reduce combined sewer overflows.
City of Cambridge
Commission for Persons with Disabilities Meets Virtually Tonight
The Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities meets remotely Sept. 10 to discuss accessibility initiatives and receive municipal departmental updates.
City of Cambridge
Human Services Commission Convenes to Review CDBG Funding Process
The Human Services Commission meets hybrid Sept. 10 at 51 Inman St. to discuss the FY28 CDBG funding process and the 2026–2027 calendar.
City of Cambridge
Council on Aging Programs Return to Russell Youth Center Sept. 17
Tai Chi, yoga, and portrait drawing return to the Russell Youth and Community Center beginning Sept. 17, 2026.
City of Cambridge
School Committee Governance Subcommittee Convenes Remotely
The Cambridge School Committee's Governance Subcommittee meets virtually Sept. 10 to review policy orders and proposed committee rule updates.
City of Cambridge
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