City Reaches Agreement with the Harvard Chabad

The City of Cambridge is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with the Harvard Chabad to resolve the dispute currently before the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. This matter involved strongly held views from multiple perspectives. City officials carefully considered these perspectives in light of applicable local and Federal law.

Following a thorough mediation process overseen by U.S. Magistrate Judge Page Kelley, the parties reached a settlement agreement.

We recognize that this resolution may not reflect the preferences of all residents. However, we have concluded that the laws involved mandate the authorization of a new building for the use by the Chabad.

We anticipate that the new facility will serve the worship needs of its congregation and positively contribute to the broader Cambridge community. The City remains committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive community that respects its legal obligations and the rights of its residents, neighborhoods, and institutions.