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Cambridge Planning Board Unanimously Rejects Petition to Limit Multi-Family Building Heights

CAMBRIDGE -- July 14, 2026, Cambridge Planning Board votes 5-0 against recommending a citizen zoning petition that would have reduced building heights and added parking requirements in Residence C1 districts. The petition, filed by longtime Cambridge zoning advocate Douglas P. Brown and at least nine co-signers under state law,

City Approves Alcohol-to-Go as Red Line Shutdown Looms

Cambridge residents face a stretch of disruption and dry weather as the city announces a 10-day Red Line shutdown and a jump to Critical Drought status. The MBTA will replace Red Line trains with free shuttle buses at every Cambridge station from July 21 to 30, while the Commonwealth si…

Cambridge Approves Alcohol-To-Go Sales, Extended Bar Hours For Local Businesses

Cambridge approved alcohol-to-go sales and later bar hours this week as bigger disruptions loom for residents. The License Commission, acting on a City Manager's Office recommendation, authorized seasonal to-go alcohol sales and a one-hour extension for approved bars and restaurants. Me…

Massachusetts youth hockey players must wear neck guards starting Aug. 1, Cambridge Youth Hockey says, as the local club opens 2026-2027 placement registration.

Cambridge Recreation's Gold Star Pool is open for free public swim this summer, alongside the department's "Fun Under the Sun" youth sports days (soccer, flag football, deck hockey), Danehy Park concerts and "Screen on the Green" movie nights; the department also says its Special Olympi…

License Commission Approves Alcohol-to-Go as Cambridge Hits Critical Drought Status

Cambridge water rules tighten as the region hits Critical Drought status, just as the MBTA readies a 10-day Red Line shutdown. The state elevated Cambridge from a Level 2 to a Level 3 "Critical Drought" designation this week, while the MBTA confirmed Red Line service between Alewife and…