Cambridge Morning Brief, Oct. 24: Waymo pushback mounts at transportation panel

From Cambridge News

• Transportation panel hears pushback on Waymo Cambridge's Transportation and Public Utilities Committee heard pointed opposition to Waymo robo-taxis from labor unions and a more nuanced view from disability advocates, as the city weighs how driverless vehicles might eventually operate on local streets.Cambridge News
• Library flags MassHealth rule changes for patrons Cambridge Public Library's weekly Directors Update warns that new federal immigration requirements are reshaping who qualifies for MassHealth, urging patrons to keep their contact information current as the rules continue to shift.Cambridge News
• Library launches first card design contest The Cambridge Public Library is launching its first-ever library card design contest, inviting anyone who lives, works or attends school in Cambridge to illustrate an adventure they've had through the library, with entries due by Nov. 15.Cambridge News

Happening Sun, Oct 25

• 9:00 a.m.: Early voting opens at the Main Library Cambridge residents can vote early in the Main Library's Rossi Room, with hours Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., ahead of the Nov. 3 election.Cambridge Public Library

Cambridge on Sat, Oct 24

• Civic Assembly opens first session on surveillance tech Cambridge's new Civic Assembly held its first session Saturday at King Open School, orienting members on public safety technology, surveillance, privacy and civil liberties ahead of future deliberations, the city said.City of Cambridge
• Central Square holds first Pumpkin Painting Party Councillor Marc McGovern and the Central Square Business Improvement District hosted Cambridge's first Pumpkin Painting Party Friday night at the newly renovated Carl Barron Plaza, giving out 75 pumpkins to participants ages 8 to 80.Councillor Marc McGovern
• Harvard tops Princeton 35-7 in Ivy clash Quarterback Charlie Smith threw two touchdown passes as Harvard beat Princeton 35-7 in an Ivy League football game Saturday, according to Ground News.Ground News

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 meeting Monday at 4 p.m. in the Sullivan Chamber at City Hall.City of Cambridge
• Mon, Oct 26, 5:30 p.m.: City Council meets Monday in regular session The Cambridge City Council meets in regular session Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the Sullivan Chamber at City Hall.City of Cambridge
• Wed, Oct 28, 1:30 p.m.: SNAP, MassHealth help offered at sites this week The city offers SNAP and MassHealth enrollment assistance at four sessions this week, starting Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Community Charter School of Cambridge, 245 Bent St.City of Cambridge
• Wed, Oct 28, 3:00 p.m.: City Council calls special meeting Wednesday The City Council holds a special meeting Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Sullivan Chamber at City Hall.City of Cambridge
• Wed, Oct 28, 4:00 p.m.: Final pop-up recycling event of the year set The city's tenth and final pop-up recycling event of 2026 runs Wednesday from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at 25 Corporal McTernan Street, next to Dana Park.City of Cambridge
• Wed, Oct 28, 6:00 p.m.: Vampire-O orienteering event comes to Danehy Park Danehy Park hosts a Halloween-themed orienteering event, Vampire-O, Wednesday at 6 p.m., entering from the 166 New St. entrance.City of Cambridge
• Thu, Oct 29, 3:00 p.m.: City Hall hosts trick-or-treating Thursday City Hall hosts trick-or-treating with staff and guests from the Cambridge Police and Fire Departments Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m.; non-food treats will be offered and costumes are encouraged.City of Cambridge
• Thu, Oct 29, 5:00 p.m.: Open house set on Central Square rezoning The city holds an open house Thursday at 5 p.m. on proposed rezoning plans for Central Square.City of Cambridge
• Thu, Oct 29, 6:00 p.m.: STEAM night brings 30 activities to CSUS Families with children in kindergarten through eighth grade can try more than 30 hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities at STEAM It Up Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cambridge Street Upper School, with free pizza provided.City of Cambridge
• Thu, Oct 29, 6:00 p.m.: Harvard Law scholars discuss law and governance Harvard Law School scholars discuss a new collection on 250 years of American law and governance Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Main Library, moderated by Dean John Goldberg.Cambridge Public Library

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