Daily brief · Porter Square, Cambridge, MA
Cambridge drought downgraded to mild; reservoir low
September 24, 2026
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Cambridge drought level falls to mild, but reservoir remains low
Cambridge’s drought status was downgraded from significant to mild on September 22, but the Hobbs Brook reservoir remains well below normal. If dry conditions persist, the city may need to purchase supplemental water from the MWRA. Nonessential outdoor water restrictions remain in place under Level 1.
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Valeria Luiselli reads at Cambridge Public Library tonight
Author Valeria Luiselli reads from her novel 'Beginning Middle End' at the Cambridge Public Library Main Branch tonight at 6 p.m., followed by Q&A and book signing.
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Black folk showcase returns to Harvard Square tonight
HipStory and the Cambridge KiOSK present the We Black Folk Showcase Series at the Harvard Square kiosk tonight from 6 to 8 p.m., highlighting Black folk traditions and community connection.
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Afternoon sing-along for children at Main Library today
Children and caregivers can join an afternoon sing-along at the Main Library's Curious George Room today from 4 to 4:30 p.m.
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Volunteer session to assemble overdose-prevention kits tonight
Volunteers assemble overdose-prevention kits at the Main Library tonight at 6 p.m., with Cambridge Health Department representatives on site. Kits include naloxone and fentanyl test strips.
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Climate Action Book Group discusses food and climate tonight
The Collins Branch hosts its Climate Action Book Group tonight from 6 to 7:30 p.m., discussing food and climate with Barbara Kingsolver's 'Animal, Vegetable, Miracle.'
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Community Benefits grant review subcommittee meets online today
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee's Grant Review Subcommittee meets online today from 10 a.m. to noon to discuss grant recommendations and take public comment.
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Virtual public hearing on sewer-overflow plan today
Cambridge, Somerville, and the MWRA hold a virtual public hearing today from 1 to 3 p.m. on a draft plan to reduce combined sewer overflows in the Alewife Brook, Mystic River, and Charles River.
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Affordable Housing Trust meets today
The Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust meets today from 4 to 5 p.m. at City Hall and via Zoom to discuss affordable-housing programs and funding.
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Board of Zoning Appeal meets tonight
The Board of Zoning Appeal holds a public meeting tonight at 6 p.m. online; agenda available via the city's Open Meeting Portal.
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LGBTQ+ Commission holds public meeting tonight
The Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commission holds a public meeting tonight at 6 p.m. at 689 Massachusetts Avenue and virtually.
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Healthpeak gets Planning Board approval, faces next hurdles
The Healthpeak development in Cambridge Highlands received a special permit from the Planning Board but now faces market challenges and a required MBTA study.
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