Resident parking permit fee jumps to $75

From Cambridge News

• Resident parking permit fee jumps to $75. Beginning with the 2027 permit season, Cambridge's standard annual Resident Parking Permit fee will rise from $25 to $75, following a 2026 City Council policy order; a fee waiver remains available for eligible residents.Cambridge News

Happening Tue, Oct 20

• School Committee holds regular meeting Oct. 20. The Cambridge School Committee will hold its regular meeting on October 20, according to the district's calendar.Cambridge Public Schools
• City holds Narcan distribution event Tuesday. The City of Cambridge will hold a Narcan distribution event on October 20, offering free naloxone to residents, according to the city's calendar.City of Cambridge

Cambridge on Mon, Oct 19

• Drought status eased to mild despite low reservoir. The state has downgraded Cambridge and the Northeast region from a Level 2 significant drought to a Level 1 mild drought, though the Hobbs Brook Storage Reservoir remains well below normal levels, the city's Water Department said.City of Cambridge
• Tufts women's rowing wins Head of Charles again. Tufts University's women's rowing program won the Head of the Charles Regatta for the fourth consecutive year, the team announced.Tufts Athletics
• Tufts men's rowing takes second at Head of Charles. Tufts University's men's rowing 1V8 boat finished runner-up at the Head of the Charles Regatta on Sunday, the program announced.Tufts Athletics
• CRA's $3.5 million lot purchase divides Port residents. The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority's $3.5 million purchase of a parking lot near Margaret Fuller House will help fund renovations, but some Port residents worry about losing parking and community space, Cambridge Day reports.Cambridge Day
• Cambridge names new chief public health officer. Kathryn Hall, a former biotech worker, began as Cambridge's new chief public health officer this week, replacing Derrick Neal, who was removed from the role, the Cambridge | Somerville Independent reports.Cambridge | Somerville Independent
• Voters warned about mail-in ballot error. The Election Commission is alerting some Cambridge residents to a possible error involving vote-by-mail ballot packets that included duplicate pages, Patch reports.Cambridge Patch
• Roxy's Arcade closes amid alleged financial misconduct. Roxy's Arcade has closed indefinitely after an employee was accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars and inflating machine rental rates, affecting 18 workers, Cambridge Day reports.Cambridge Day
• City council weighs larger backyard cottage sizes. The Cambridge City Council is considering a proposal that would allow accessory dwelling units as large as 1,750 square feet, Cambridge Day reports.Cambridge Day
• Civic activist Steve Kaiser dies at 83. Engineer and civic activist Stephen Kaiser, known for his Inner Belt expertise, died Saturday at 83; a celebration of his life is planned for Nov. 1, the Cambridge | Somerville Independent reports.Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Coming up

• Wed, Oct 21, 6 to 8 p.m.: City hosts virtual meeting on Sherman Street site. The City of Cambridge will hold a virtual community meeting on Wednesday, October 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. to share updates on the city-owned space at 135 Sherman St.City of Cambridge
• Wed, Oct 21: K-8 schools have early release Wednesday. Cambridge K-8 schools will dismiss early on Wednesday, October 21, as part of the district's regular early-release schedule.Cambridge Public Schools
• Thu, Oct 22: History Cambridge hosts 'Un/built Harvard Square' fundraiser. History Cambridge will host a fundraising event called 'Un/built Harvard Square' on Thursday, examining forces that shaped the city's past, the Cambridge | Somerville Independent reports.Cambridge | Somerville Independent
• Fri, Oct 23, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Free health screenings offered Friday at CHA hospital. Cambridge Health Alliance will offer free health screenings, including cervical and breast/chest cancer checks and blood pressure testing, on Friday, October 23, at Cambridge Hospital; registration is required.Cambridge Health Alliance
• Sat, Oct 24: Voter registration deadline set for Oct. 24. Cambridge residents have until Saturday, October 24, to register or update their voter registration ahead of the Nov. 3 state election, the city says.City of Cambridge
• Mon, Oct 26: Back-to-school vaccination clinic set for Oct. 26. Cambridge Public Schools will hold a Back-to-School Vaccination Clinic on October 26 for students needing immunizations, according to the district calendar.Cambridge Public Schools

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