Daily brief · Porter Square, Cambridge, MA
Third man charged in July 4 DPW killing
September 23, 2026
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Third man charged in July 4 killing of Cambridge DPW worker
Moises Pimentel, 23, of Boston, was arraigned Tuesday on charges of first-degree murder in the July 4 killing of Cambridge DPW worker Xavier Bautista. He pleaded not guilty and was ordered held without bail; his next hearing is Oct. 22. Pimentel is the third suspect charged in the case, following Giovani Arroyo and Rayquon Brown.
Cambridge Day
City Council executive session focuses on pending litigation
The City Council meets at 1 p.m. today at City Hall, then goes into executive session on pending litigation. No public comment.
City of Cambridge
Election Commission reviews November election preparations
The Board of Election Commissioners meets remotely at 3 p.m. today to discuss election updates, recount follow-up, staffing, ballot questions, early voting, and drop-box scheduling for the Nov. 3 state election.
City of Cambridge
Wednesdays of Wonder at O'Neill Library: Cardboard construction
Today 2:30–4 p.m. at 70 Rindge Ave., kids can drop in for cardboard construction, games, and STEAM activities.
City of Cambridge
Gold Star Mothers Park project meeting presents updated design
Virtual community meeting tonight at 6 p.m. to review updated park design based on June feedback and project schedule.
City of Cambridge
Pokémon Club at O'Neill Branch
Drop in 6–7 p.m. at 70 Rindge Ave. for Pokémon crafts, card game play, and trading.
City of Cambridge
Library panel on immigrant students in Cambridge schools
Tonight 6–7:30 p.m. at Main Library, Superintendent Dave Murphy, author Jessica Lander, Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem, and School Committee member Richard Harding discuss immigrant students in CPS.
City of Cambridge
Free HIIT class at Cambridge Crossing
Free bodyweight HIIT class at Cambridge Crossing Common, 320 Morgan Ave., 6–6:45 p.m. tonight. Modifications available.
Cambridge Crossing
Public-speaking workshop with Speak Up Cambridge
In-person (Cambridge Police, 125 Sixth St.) and online workshop 6:45–8:45 p.m. tonight for building public speaking confidence.
Speak Up Cambridge
CRLS football dominates for second straight week
The Falcons beat Belmont 30–6 on Friday, powered by three long touchdown passes from Max Batchelor (57, 75, 66 yards).
Cambridge Day
Cambridge MCAS scores improve overall, but gaps widen
Cambridge outperformed the state average, which declined. 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, the free twice-weekly meetup launches its first coding boot camp Saturday and plans to expand further.
Cambridge Day
Carl Barron Plaza in Central Square set to reopen after 3 years
Officials plan to bring buskers, DJs, markets, and small food vendors to the plaza after its reopening.
Cambridge Day
Weekend traffic impacts: Thai Market, Paddy's 5k, Rib Fest
Multiple street closures this weekend due to Thai Market, Paddy's 5k, and Rib Fest.
City of Cambridge
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