Daily brief · Porter Square, Cambridge, MA
1740 Mass Ave. developers await injunction ruling
September 30, 2026
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Developers of 1740 Mass Ave. await injunction decision
A judge has not yet ruled on the developers’ request for an injunction. She said she would issue a decision soon.
Cambridge Day
License commissioners meet remotely today
The Cambridge Board of License Commissioners meets remotely today, September 30, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The hearing includes public participation; written comments were due Tuesday afternoon.
City of Cambridge
Grant-review panel discusses community-benefits funding
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee’s Grant Review Subcommittee meets online today, September 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. Members will review applications and potential funding recommendations, followed by public comment.
City of Cambridge
Board of Assessors meets today
The Board of Assessors meets today, September 30, from 10 to 11 a.m. at 795 Massachusetts Ave. The public meeting agenda is posted.
City of Cambridge
Police Review Advisory Board meets tonight
The Police Review Advisory Board meets virtually today, September 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. The agenda includes public comment and review of June meeting minutes.
City of Cambridge
Online volunteer fair connects residents with local groups
Cambridge Volunteers hosts a free online volunteer fair today, September 30, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Local agencies will share opportunities and answer questions on Zoom.
Cambridge Volunteers
MIT Future Fest panel explores Massachusetts innovation
The opening panel, “The Future Starts Here,” is scheduled for today, September 30, from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. at Kresge Auditorium. Speakers include Governor Maura Healey, MIT President Sally Kornbluth and leaders from Flagship Pioneering and Commonwealth Fusion.
MIT Events Calendar
MIT stages XR adaptation of The Weavers
An extended-reality performance of Gerhart Hauptmann’s The Weavers is scheduled for today, September 30, at 7 p.m. in MIT’s Theater Arts Building W97 as part of MIT Future Fest.
Arts at MIT
Library hosts family flamenco workshop
“Olé Flamenco: Flamenco for Everybody” takes place today, September 30, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Curious George Room at Cambridge Public Library’s Main Library. The all-abilities program combines flamenco movement, yoga poses and mindfulness.
City of Cambridge
Nature Club leads bird walk from Collins Branch
The Cambridge Public Library’s Nature Club meets today, September 30, at 10:15 a.m. at the Collins Branch, then walks to Mount Auburn Cemetery to look for migratory and year-round birds. Registration is required.
City of Cambridge
Children can read with therapy dog Bowie at O’Connell
The library’s “Read to a Dog” program takes place today, September 30, at 4 p.m. at the O’Connell Branch. Children can reserve 10-minute reading slots with Bowie, a therapy dog from Pets & People.
City of Cambridge
Indie-rock show comes to Sonia tonight
Lady Heroine, Don’t Tell Iris, Jermaine Kelly and Tiffy perform today, September 30, at 7 p.m. at Sonia, 10 Brookline Street. The all-ages show is presented by The Middle East.
Sonia
MIT Future Fest opens today
MIT Future Fest opens today, September 30, with events across Kendall Square and the MIT campus.
Cambridge Day
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