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City blocked its Human Rights commissioners in Monteiro case
By Bob Sprague
Published: October 25, 2011 at 01:07 PM
The city’s own Human Rights Commission faced opposition from the city’s Law Department when it sought to discuss the years-old civil-rights lawsuits recently settled by Cambridge for millions of dollars.
Nelson is seventh Sierra Club endorsement in Cambridge
By Marc Levy
Published: October 25, 2011 at 10:41 AM
Matt Nelson, challenger for one of nine City Council seats in the Nov. 8 election, has a new endorser for his campaign: the state’s Sierra Club.
No deadline on council request for lawsuit settlement info
By Marc Levy
Published: October 25, 2011 at 02:32 AM
The City Council agreed to ask for the details on millions of dollars spent settling three civil-rights lawsuits, but there is no guarantee those details will be available anytime soon, including before the Nov. 8 election.
Owner of huge home draws fire from owners of large homes
By Marc Levy
Published: October 24, 2011 at 08:18 PM
There’s tension on Avon Hill, a pricey neighborhood of large single-family homes near Porter Square — but none so large as this.
Cambridge due for another $1.3M in state aid
By Marc Levy
Published: October 24, 2011 at 04:07 PM
Cambridge is getting an additional $1.3 million in local aid, state Rep. Alice Wolf said Monday.
Jehlen embraces Cambridge representation
By admin
Published: October 24, 2011 at 02:54 PM
Noting overlaps with Somerville in environment and transportation, state Sen. Patricia D. Jehlen says she’s happy to be representing a third of Cambridge after a redistricting.
Election forum about more than city manager — but not by much
By Bob Sprague
Published: October 24, 2011 at 02:38 PM
Matters of parking tickets and snow removal got a hearing alongside talk of the city manager, lawsuit settlements and contract negotiations at a candidates forum. The next forum is Tuesday in Central Square.
Buchanan: Keep Americans out of America!
By Marc Levy
Published: October 24, 2011 at 10:41 AM
Pat Buchanan’s sad, racist book “Suicide of a Superpower” has trouble understanding history, let alone demographics or politics.
Halloween, courtesy of a bunch of bloody nerds
By Marc Levy
Published: October 24, 2011 at 07:00 AM
Sure, Salem is more haunted than Cambridge. But Cambridge has more nerds — and gore.
Lawsuit payouts are an issue again at Monday council meeting
By Marc Levy
Published: October 23, 2011 at 02:18 PM
Councillor Craig Kelley is trying again Monday for a public accounting of the money spent on the Malvina Monteiro vs. City of Cambridge civil rights lawsuit and those like it.