Huang rejects MWRA's Magazine Beach fence plan

Cambridge on Sat, Oct 10

• Huang rejects MWRA plan to fence off Magazine Beach. City Manager Yi-An Huang and other officials say they were blindsided by an MWRA plan to permanently fence off part of Magazine Beach for an underground sewage tank, Cambridge Day and the Cambridge/Somerville Independent reported.Cambridge Day
• City to hold office hours after two shootings. Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui and acting police commissioner Pauline Wells will hold drop-in office hours in North Cambridge on Monday, October 12 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and in The Port on Tuesday, October 13 from 7:30 to 9 p.m., so residents can raise concerns after two recent shootings. The Cambridge/Somerville Independent also reported on the sessions.City of Cambridge
• Cambridge preps response to SNAP, MassHealth cuts. The City of Cambridge is launching a coordinated response to rapidly evolving federal changes affecting SNAP and MassHealth benefits, as officials work to limit the impact on residents who rely on the programs.Town of Cambridge
• Retirement system seeks applicant for fifth board seat. The Cambridge Retirement System is seeking applicants interested in serving as the fifth member of its governing board.Cambridge Retirement System
• Cambridge Preschool Program applications open for 2027-28. The Cambridge Preschool Program is accepting applications for free, high-quality preschool placements for the 2027-2028 school year. Children turning 3 or 4 by August 31, 2027 are eligible, with added costs for full-day, full-year options.Cambridge Public Schools
• Cambridge schools see busing improve despite thin field. Cambridge Public Schools busing is improving after a rocky start this year despite few companies competing for the contract, the district's chief operating officer told the Cambridge/Somerville Independent. The district added a staff member to address late buses.Cambridge/Somerville Independent
• Street Theory Collective marks year of Central Square art. Street Theory Collective is celebrating its first year bringing art and community events to Central Square, Cambridge Day reports. The gallery plans to launch a new exhibition and show in November to mark the anniversary.Cambridge Day
• Digital billboard trucks bring October 7 reminders to Cambridge. Rolling digital billboard trucks marking the anniversary of October 7 began appearing around Cambridge this week, Cambridge Day reports, noting the signs state they were paid for by the State of Israel.Cambridge Day

Coming up

• Sun, Oct 11, 11 a.m.: Oktoberfest, HONK Parade fill Harvard Square Sunday. The Harvard Square Business Association's 47th annual Oktoberfest and 21st annual HONK! Parade run Sunday, October 11, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with six music stages, four beer gardens and the Filipino American Festival. The HONK! Parade steps off from Davis Square at noon; the rain date is Monday, October 12.Harvard Square Business Association
• Mon, Oct 12: City offices, schools closed Monday for holiday. Cambridge City offices, libraries and senior centers will be closed Monday, October 12 for Indigenous Peoples' Day, with parking meters free and curbside trash and recycling collection pushed back one day that week.Town of Cambridge
• Tue, Oct 13: CRLS soccer hosts Waltham Tuesday. Cambridge Rindge and Latin's soccer team faces Waltham in a conference match Tuesday, October 13, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
• Tue, Oct 13: School Committee holds virtual special meeting Tuesday. The Cambridge School Committee will hold a virtual special meeting on Tuesday, October 13, according to the district's online calendar.Cambridge Public Schools
• Wed, Oct 14: Goodwill job fair set for Wednesday. Goodwill is hosting a Job and Training Fair on Wednesday, October 14, giving residents a chance to meet employers that are hiring now, according to a Cambridge Patch calendar listing.Cambridge Patch
• Wed, Oct 14: Early release Wednesday for K-8 students. Cambridge K-8 schools will have an early release day on Wednesday, October 14, according to the district calendar.Cambridge Public Schools
• Fri, Oct 16: Head of the Charles Regatta returns next weekend. The Head of the Charles Regatta runs Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18 along the Charles River between Cambridge and Boston, drawing more than 12,000 rowers and about 2,000 boats in over 60 races. Spectators on the Cambridge side will find food vendors and viewing spots along the riverbank.Town of Cambridge

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