Daily brief · Porter Square, Cambridge, MA
Council holds property-tax classification hearing
September 28, 2026
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Council holds property-tax classification hearing
The City Council will hold a hybrid public hearing Monday, Sept. 28, at 6:30 p.m. on property-tax rate classification. Residents can attend at City Hall or join remotely, with public comment available.
City of Cambridge
City Council meets Monday evening
The City Council meets Monday, Sept. 28, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave., and online. Public comment is available.
City of Cambridge
Half Crown-Marsh preservation commission meets
The Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meets online Monday, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
City of Cambridge
Conservation Commission holds monthly meeting
The Cambridge Conservation Commission meets online Monday, Sept. 28, from 7 to 8 p.m. Find the agenda through the city's Open Meeting Portal.
City of Cambridge
O'Neill Branch hosts pollinator program
O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., hosts “Pollinator Stories” Monday, Sept. 28, from 6 to 7 p.m. The multigenerational program explores native gardens, biodiversity, climate awareness and neighborhood connection.
City of Cambridge
Main Library briefing examines Sudan's ongoing war
Professor Mai Hassan discusses the origins, humanitarian consequences and political future of Sudan's war Monday, Sept. 28, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Main Library.
City of Cambridge
Medicare workshop offered at the Main Library
A state-certified counselor leads a Medicare workshop Monday, Sept. 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Main Library for people turning 65 or leaving employer health coverage. Topics include enrollment, benefits, premiums and coverage gaps.
City of Cambridge
Virtual mindfulness class focuses on aging
Cambridge Public Library offers “Aging with Mindfulness” online Monday, Sept. 28, from 9 to 10 a.m., led by Zeenat Potia. Registration is required.
City of Cambridge
Central Square Farmers Market runs Monday
The Central Square Farmers Market runs Monday, Sept. 28, from noon to 6 p.m. near Graffiti Alley, with produce, meats, baked goods and other local food.
Cambridge Office for Tourism
Elan Mehler Trio plays The Lilypad
The Elan Mehler Trio performs Monday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. at The Lilypad, 1353 Cambridge St. Admission is $15, or $10 for students.
The Lilypad
Almost Olive performs at Club Passim
Alternative-folk duo almost olive performs Monday, Sept. 28, at 8 p.m. at Club Passim in Harvard Square.
Club Passim
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