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Council resumes debate on 3 held policy orders
Council held special session on three charter-right policy orders without taking a vote.
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Harvard Square's Lot 2 to close Nov. 2 for repairs
Lot 2, the parking garage beneath the Harvard Square Hotel, will close entirely starting Nov. 2 while Harvard University finishes structural repairs, with work expected to wrap by Jan. 30, 2027.
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Ahern Field, playground to close Nov. 2 for soil testing
Cambridge says Ahern Field and its playground will close in sections on Nov. 2 while consultant CDM Smith collects soil samples for an ongoing construction project; access around the park and for emergency vehicles will be maintained.
Morning Brief
Cambridge Morning Brief, Oct. 28: Council, schools open FY28 budget talks
Council, schools open FY28 budget talks. From our own coverage: Council, schools open FY28 budget talks; Youth hockey sets winter practice schedule.
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Cambridge wins 2026 Mass Save Energy Impact Award
The City of Cambridge announced Oct. 26 that it received a 2026 Mass Save Impact Award for energy efficiency work across municipal buildings, including the new Tobin Montessori and Darby Vassall Upper Schools complex.
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Cambridge Morning Brief, Oct. 27: City seeks volunteers for two board vacancies
City seeks volunteers for two board vacancies. From our own coverage: Council, schools open FY28 budget review; Youth hockey releases winter practice schedule.
Government · City Council
Council, Schools Launch FY28 Budget Review
Council and School Committee opened FY28 budget planning amid continuing tax base strain.
Morning Brief
Cambridge Morning Brief, Oct. 26: Deeds show $25 million gap in home sales
Cambridge deeds show a $25 million gap between the week's priciest and smallest home sales. From our own coverage: Deeds show $25 million gap in home sales; Early voting opens at Main Library.
Sports
Cambridge Youth Hockey releases first winter practice block for 2026-27
Cambridge Youth Hockey, home of the Falcons, has released its first winter practice block for the 2026-2027 season, with placement registration still open at Simoni Skating Rink in East Cambridge.
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Cambridge Deeds Show $25 Million Gap Between Priciest and Smallest Sales
Cambridge recorded 16 property deeds from Sept. 25 through Oct. 24, but only five carried a sale price so far, ranging from $730,000 to $25.4 million with a median of $962,600 among the priced sales.