A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville, from ‘Birth of Rock ’n’ Roll’ to a Poetry Brothel
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there’s a book on the “Birth of Rock ’n’ Roll” as well as more music to hear, a Poetry Brothel as well as more basic readings, nature walks and museums, labor history and “Lovefool” and holiday happenings from shopping strolls to drag shows.
East Cambridge group is accepting racer signups for Nov. 20 ‘Chicken Run’ that’s just beak-cause
Selling merch that plays off the iconic “Live Poultry Fresh Killed” sign isn’t the only way Mayflower Poultry lives on in East Cambridge since its departure last year.
The future of Cambridge Street could be taller: Presentation sees buildings of up to six stories
More residential and commercial density, expanded bike lanes and improved outdoor spaces are being recommended for Cambridge Street in city staff presentations.
Attend meetings in Cambridge from Oct. 17-23: Vassal Lane school name change, lots of linkage
Public meetings this week look at a Vassal Lane Upper School name change, the effect of policy changes on development, a cannabis seller between Porter and Harvard squares, the future of Cambridge Street, a proposed green jobs law, and how to craft “linkage” fees for big construction and get more affordable housing.
Attend meetings in Cambridge from Oct. 10-16: Motorized Bluebikes and the quality of city water
Public meetings this week look at motorized rentals for BlueBikes and going all-electric on the city’s fleet of school buses, a city charter review, a plan for “Our Cambridge Street” and water quality and PFAS chemicals.
At least partially recovered from coronavirus, Smoke This Rib Fest is back in-person Oct. 2
The East Cambridge Business Association’s 13th Annual Smoke This Rib Fest is back as it was meant to be: a throng packed onto on Cambridge Street, feasting to the sounds of friendly chatter and live music.
Whey-based SuperFrau beverage is still serving at Inman Incubator; Goody Great stitcher is next
Melissa Martinelli moved from the corporate suites of San Francisco to Inman Square’s eponymous Incubator with a sustainable, upcycled health beverage.
CHA closes Inman Square family health clinic, location bought from a trio of its own doctors
Cambridge Health Alliance has permanently shuttered an Inman Square clinic that had been temporarily closed since last fall because of “building issues” and staffing challenges.
Attend meetings on Greene Street pot for Porter, Bom Dough for Inman and changes in Kendall
Public meetings this week look at a cannabis shop proposal near Porter Square, Kendall Square improvements and affordable housing, and a fast-casual restaurant called Bom Dough coming to Inman Square.
S&S Restaurant is still serving up the comfort after more than a century in Inman Square
In the decade preceding Cambridge Electric Light’s illumination of Cambridge Street, when trolley tracks ran from Inman to Porter Square, a little delicatessen began welcoming hungry patrons. Rebecca “Ma” Edelstein greeted guests with “es and es,” Yiddish for “eat and eat” – which the wide-ranging fare of the S&S Restaurant still encourages diners to do.
