Neighborhood Nine Community
Help to give our neighborhood a voice in our city.
Neighborhood Nine Community (N9C) is a grassroots organization in Cambridge, MA built to inform, represent and activate residents on issues related to changes in city policies and procedures, proposed changes, and important events that potentially impact residents and businesses.
N9C seeks to be a two-way conduit between the city and community regarding important issues and events especially those related to infrastructure or building projects, changes in city policy, other issues that potentially impact the quality of life, safety of residents and vitality of businesses within Neighborhood Nine.
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October 15: Candidate’s Forum
In lieu of an October N9C meeting, we encourage N9C members to attend the 2025 Candidates' Forum for Cambridge City Council.
Wednesday, October 15 from 7:00-9:00 PM.
Lesley University Hall (1815 Mass. Ave) in the Amphitheater on the 2nd floor. The forum location includes stairs and elevator access.
The forum is co-sponsored by Baldwin Neighborhood Council, Porter Square Neighbors Association, and the Association of Cambridge Neighborhoods.
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October 14: Meet With Developers of 1826 & 1840 Massachusetts Avenue
Just A Start is hosting a Community Meet & Greet session for the new housing being constructed at 1826 & 1840 Massachusetts Avenue.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM
1801 Massachusetts Ave.
Lunder Atrium
From Just A Start:
“Over the last few months we have been working to study the site and form a project team with RODE Architects. We look forward to sharing updates and connecting with neighbors as the project moves along.”
“Swing by to learn more about the early stages of Just A Start's process to develop new, affordable homes in Porter Square. We'll have interactive stations for community members to:
Meet our project team: Just A Start & RODE Architects
Learn about the timeline for future meetings and how to sign up for updates.
Share your questions and feedback about how this project can contribute to Porter Square.”
If you have any questions or comments for JAS, please visit their project webpage or contact JAS here.
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Detail on Issues of Interest to the Neighborhood Nine can be found by clicking on navigation links at the top of the page.
Please let us know of issues that you find important and would like to be covered.