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Three Multimillion-Dollar Sales Push Cambridge Home Prices Toward $2.76 Million

Cambridge recorded 15 property transfers between Sept. 4 and Oct. 3, with nine carrying a recorded price ranging from $619,900 to $2,760,000 and a median of $725,000. The month's top sale was 12 Walker St., which sold for $2.76 million to the President and Fellows of Harvard College. Tw…

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Housing panel eyes taller buildings for arts space

Housing panel weighs taller buildings in Central Square to save arts venues. From our own coverage: Housing panel weighs height bonuses to save arts space. Also in today's brief (13 items): McGovern launches 13th Winter Warmth Drive; City preps response to SNAP, MassHealth cuts; Cambrid…

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Zealand Pharma opens new research hub

Zealand Pharma celebrates opening of new research hub in Cambridge with ribbon-cutting ceremony. Also in today's brief (9 items): Zealand Pharma opens new research hub in Cambridge; Preschool program applications open for 2027-28 year; Cambridge Office for Tourism names new director; Li…

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Council sets FY27 tax rate, exemption

Cambridge City Council adopts fiscal 2027 tax rate as commercial revenue growth slows and bills diverge by neighborhood. From our own coverage: Council takes up FY27 tax rate, home exemption. Also in today's brief (12 items): Resident parking permit fee to triple by 2027; DEP fines Camb…

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AI startup signs region's largest office lease

AI startup Blitzy signs one of the region's largest Cambridge office leases. From our own coverage: 16 property transfers recorded in Cambridge this week. Also in today's brief (8 items): CDOT launches new Intersection Safety Program website; Fiddlehead plays surprise set at Alewife Sta…

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Sports

Cambridge Recreation has opened registration for its fall youth basketball leagues.

Cambridge Recreation, part of the city's Department of Human Service Programs, posted a notice this week announcing registration for its Fall Youth Basketball Leagues. The announcement appears on the department's recreation news page alongside its standing programs, including basketball…

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Real Estate

Cambridge Sale Prices Span $550,000 to $2.4 Million in Late Summer Period

Cambridge recorded 16 property transfers between Aug. 28 and Sept. 26, with eight sales carrying a posted price so far, ranging from $550,000 to $2,405,000 and a median of $971,250. The top sale was a $2,405,000 condo at 54 Sacramento St Unit 2. Rindge Avenue and Museum Way each saw two…

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City preps response to SNAP, MassHealth cuts

Cambridge is preparing a coordinated response to federal changes threatening residents' SNAP and MassHealth benefits. Also in today's brief (10 items): City preps response to SNAP, MassHealth cuts; Participatory budgeting returns with $500,000 available; Preschool enrollment fair draws …

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