Cambridge Morning Brief, Oct. 23: Hazardous waste collection day set for Nov. 7

From Cambridge News

• Zoning board opens 90 Lexington Avenue appeal Cambridge's Zoning Board of Appeals opened a challenge from four abutters seeking to annul a building permit at 90 Lexington Avenue, after their attorney said years of talks with city staff over green space, parking and housing rules went nowhere.Cambridge News
• Council delays Gaza divestment vote after marathon testimony Cambridge city councilors recessed early Tuesday without voting on two orders that would bar city investment in and contracts with companies tied to Israel's military operations in Gaza, after more than 350 residents signed up to speak.Cambridge News
• Health panel reviews geothermal pilot study Cambridge's Health and Environment Committee reviewed a feasibility study that narrowed 38 candidate sites for a pilot geothermal heating network down to one, Pacific Street Park, as members weighed the long road to recovering its costs.Cambridge News
• Library warns MassHealth rules are changing Cambridge Public Library's weekly Directors Update says new federal immigration requirements are reshaping who qualifies for MassHealth and urges patrons to keep their contact information current with the state.Cambridge News

Happening Sat, Oct 24

• 9:00 a.m.: Civic Assembly opens with session on public safety tech Cambridge's Civic Assembly holds its first session Saturday at King Open School, orienting members and covering public safety, surveillance technology, privacy and civil liberties before deliberations begin.City of Cambridge
• 7:00 p.m.: Cambridge NITES: Steep'd Intergenerational Tea: Saturday at 7:00 p.m Cambridge NITES: Steep'd Intergenerational Tea is listed on the town calendar for Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7:00 p.m. at The Ludo at First Street Market, 59 First Street.City of Cambridge

Cambridge on Fri, Oct 23

• Hazardous waste collection day set for Nov. 7 The city's final Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day of 2026 runs Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 50 Mooney St., open to Cambridge residents only.City of Cambridge
• Judge orders city to decide on 1740 permit A judge declined to force Cambridge to approve a permit application known as 1740, but ordered the city to issue a decision on whether to grant or deny it, Cambridge Day reported.Cambridge Day
• City launches housing development dashboard Cambridge has launched an interactive Housing Development Dashboard letting residents search up-to-date information on housing projects citywide, responding to heavy public interest in development activity, Cambridge Day reported.Cambridge Day
• Central Square to get separated bike lanes in 2027 Massachusetts Avenue through Central Square will get separated bike lanes starting in 2027, moving them next to the curb with new flex posts, pavement markings and modified signals, Cambridge Somerville Independent reported.Cambridge Somerville Independent
• Naco Taco closing Nov. 1 to consolidate nearby Naco Taco will close its current Cambridge location Nov. 1, losing its patio as it consolidates with sister restaurant The Smoot Standard next door, with a sendoff planned for Halloween night, Cambridge Somerville Independent reported.Cambridge Somerville Independent

Coming up

• Mon, Oct 26, 4:00 p.m.: Council, School Committee hold joint roundtable The City Council and School Committee hold a joint roundtable Monday at 4 p.m. in the Sullivan Chamber at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave.City of Cambridge
• Mon, Oct 26, 5:30 p.m.: City Council holds regular meeting Monday The Cambridge City Council holds its regular meeting Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the Sullivan Chamber at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave.City of Cambridge
• Mon, Oct 26, 4:30 p.m.: CRLS hosts Acton-Boxborough in JV soccer Cambridge Rindge and Latin's junior varsity soccer team hosts Acton-Boxborough in a non-conference match Monday at 4:30 p.m., MaxPreps reported.MaxPreps
• Wed, Oct 28, 6:00 p.m.: Public hearing set on sewer overflow control plan The city holds a public hearing on its Draft Updated Combined Sewer Overflow Control Plan Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Somerville City Hall, with in-person and virtual options.City of Cambridge
• Wed, Oct 28: CRLS volleyball faces Lowell Cambridge Rindge and Latin's volleyball team faces Lowell in a non-conference match Wednesday, Oct. 28, MaxPreps reported.MaxPreps
• Thu, Oct 29, 5:00 p.m.: Open house set on Central Square rezoning The city hosts a Central Square Rezoning Open House Thursday at 5 p.m. for residents to review and comment on proposed zoning changes for the square.City of Cambridge
• Thu, Oct 29, 3:00 p.m.: Trick or Treat returns to City Hall lawn Cambridge's annual Trick or Treat returns to the City Hall lawn Thursday at 3 p.m., part of Halloween activities running Oct. 28 through 30.City of Cambridge
• Thu, Oct 29, 6:00 p.m.: Library hosts talk on 250 years of law Cambridge Public Library presents 'America Unfinished: 250 Years of Law and Governance' Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Main Library.Cambridge Public Library

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