r/CambridgeMA

It mostly does good things, but it picked up some amendments in the Senate that would:

- let certain housing projects bypass local wetlands and septic rules (the ones that keep building out of floodplains and protect drinking water),

- reduce state grant funding for towns that keep those stronger local protections, and

- weaken the rules on rat poisons that are killing hawks and owls.

It's in the House Ways & Means Committee right now. I'm genuinely torn — I want more housing, but letting projects skip flood and water protections seems like the wrong way to get there, especially in a town like ours that deals with flooding.

Curious whether folks here have been following it or have thoughts. (I found a page that breaks down the exact sections and makes it easy to email the committee — I'll put the link in a comment so this isn't a link post.)

I know this is a bit of a reach, but would anyone be able to help me jump my car at alewife station? I left a charger plugged in and it’s totally dead now.

Looking for affordable and NON-RIGHT WING companies servicing camberville. Specifically for HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, carpentry and general contractors. It’s hard to vet companies until they show up at your door and halfway through the job start giving magat/racist energy. Any recs and suggestions for how to look for good businesses would be appreciated!

Be on the lookout for this guy. Women especially be careful of tailgaters.

I am in Cambridgeport. My room feels like an oven, nothing cools it down. Don't have AC.

I can't sleep so might as well study or work on my computer.

Is there any place open during the night for that in the area? That has AC please?

Last Saturday night I parked my car near central on the street behind HMart. I got out briefly to read the signage to make sure I was parked legally when this older woman (appeared to be in her late 60s) approached me asking if I was from the area and could help her with directions. She told me her daughter had just gone into labor and she was new to the area and needed help heading to South Station to take a train to see her daughter. She said she couldn’t look up directions herself due to not having an iPhone. I thought asking for directions was normal enough even though I found it odd she didn’t have a smart phone. After I gave her directions she proceeded to tell me that she locked her wallet or card holder (whatever it was had all her money and keys in it) in her apartment and started strongly suggesting she wanted me to buy her a train ticket. The second she said this I knew she was trying to get money from/scam me so I started being more abrupt to get her to leave me alone but she was adamant/kept repeating the part about not having her wallet and needing a train ticket. She ended up walking away and all was fine but just wanted to post as a heads up to other people who live in the area - I have a feeling I was targeted as a young woman and want others to be safe!

hi!
recently, ive tapped back into my long held love for photography and decided i want to give it a go as a real gig. i am looking for someone to let me photograph you, your event, or anything of the like just so i can get some pictures and experience in my portfolio, and you can get some extra pictures!
obviously any large events id be doing it completely as a side photographer (not a main, unless you really insist for some reason).
totally free of charge, you’re paying me in the opportunity!
anyways. i’m in the area for late june/most of july and would love to hear if anyone would want to work together. let me know!

The Friends of the Cambridge Public Library & Mount Auburn Cemetery are proud to present the Secret Gardens of Cambridge 2026 on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 10am–4pm – rain or shine. All proceeds raised go towards supporting the Cambridge Public Library.

Tomorrow, May 20th, is the final day to purchase your tickets if you would like your physical tour booklet mailed directly to your home at no additional cost. The booklet serves as your official guidebook and ticket to the tour.

Tickets can be bought on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/secret-gardens-of-cambridge-tickets-1984582037297

This special self-guided tour is held in June, just as spring turns to summer. For the 2026 edition we expect to have approximately 45 gardens from East Cambridge to the Belmont border. The 2024 tour featured 44 gardens and raised over $63,000 for the library.

Looking for a reputable auto body shop preferably in the Allston area but I’m open to anything!

I need to get my front and rear brakes replaced within the next 2,000 miles (about month for the amount I travel for work). Toyota priced me at $600+ for each of them. I’m not an expert but over $1,200 seems pricy. Does anybody have any suggestions on where to possibly go instead?? TIA!

Hey everyone, Waku Waku Ramen just launched a Miso Clam Chowder Ramen.

The idea was to make something that felt like New England comfort food but still ate like ramen.

I know "clam chowder ramen" might sound weird, crazy, cursed or all the above, so I wanted to ask honestly if anyone wants to give it a chance and what would make it better?

Not trying to spam, just genuinely curious what the people think.

At the moment, Cambridge Public Schools does not have a district-wide policy on the use of AI in classrooms. But teachers, students and parents say that AI use remains ambiguous and divisive. Although most AI platforms are restricted on district-issued Chromebooks, Gemini is enabled for high school students. Some Cambridge students have even been explicitly encouraged to use Gemini in their coursework.

Any good bars/restaurants to watch the game tonight? Starts at 7:30pm.