Council approves 6.9% tax hike; budget season looms

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Council approves 6.9% tax increase, warns of difficult budget season

The City Council unanimously approved Cambridge’s proposed 6.9% tax increase. Councilors also warned that the city faces a difficult budget season ahead.

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Grant Review Subcommittee meets online Tuesday

The Community Benefits Advisory Committee’s Grant Review Subcommittee meets online from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to discuss grant-review results and funding recommendations.

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Jill Lepore discusses AI and democracy at First Parish

At 7 p.m., Jill Lepore discusses *The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State* with MIT Technology Review journalist James O’Donnell at First Parish Church, 1446 Massachusetts Ave. The ticketed event begins at 7 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 p.m.

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Main Library offers Studio Recording 101

The Cambridge Public Library’s Hive offers Studio Recording 101 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Main Library, 449 Broadway. Registration and prior Hive safety training are required.

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Cambridge studies geothermal network pilot

The Office of Sustainability hosts an online information session from 6 to 7:30 p.m. about the feasibility of a geothermal Thermal Energy Network pilot in Cambridge.

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North Cambridge senior fitness class meets at 11:30 a.m.

Strong and Stretched for Older Adults offers cardio, strengthening and posture exercises from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the North Cambridge Senior Center, 2050 Mass Ave.

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North Cambridge seniors can get one-on-one tech help

Older adults can get individual help with cellphones, tablets or laptops from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the North Cambridge Senior Center, 2050 Mass Ave.

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Teen Advisory Board meets at Main Library

Teens can help plan library programs and earn community-service hours from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Rindge Room at the Main Library, 449 Broadway.

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Preschool Story Time at Main Library

Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can attend Preschool Story Time from 4 to 4:30 p.m. in the Rey Room at the Main Library, 449 Broadway.

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Cambridge housing boom draws criticism in North Cambridge and Porter Square

Boston 25 News reported Monday that Cambridge’s construction boom is changing neighborhoods, with some residents unhappy about changes in North Cambridge and Porter Square.

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