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Nelson, once campaigner for Schuster, now reaps his endorsement
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Published: November 3, 2011
Former School Committee member Luc Schuster backs his former campaigner, Matt Nelson, for City Council, saying “there’s no one I’d trust more” to preserve Cambridge’s uniqueness.
Jehlen embraces Cambridge representation
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Published: October 24, 2011
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.
Central Square library’s scary alcove needs solution
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Published: October 20, 2011
The drop/return slot located at the Pearl Street entrance of the library gets lots of use, and so does the alcove hosting it — not always of the savory kind.
Retired educators back McGovern for School Committee
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Published: October 18, 2011
Recalling an election lost because no one thought McGovern was vulnerable, 19 retired educators urge citizens to give the School Committee vice chairman their No. 1 vote.
Council should act to prevent another Monteiro
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Published: October 2, 2011
Perhaps the saddest part of a three-lawsuit fiasco that has so far cost the city’s taxpayer some $10 million is that for the City Council, it is business as usual.
Second candidate reacts to Danehy Park request
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Published: September 25, 2011
Candidate James Williamson backs Tom Stohlman’s skepticism to a request to rein in political action at a family park day.
Candidate questions requested hold on politics at family day
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Published: September 25, 2011
A City Council candidate questions the city manager’s reminder to hold off on politics at Saturday’s 16th Annual Danehy Park Family Day.
Harvard should negotiate fair and equitable contracts
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Published: September 20, 2011
A city councillor urges Harvard to negotiate fair and equitable contracts for its employees, including the outside contractor Securitas with its security guards.
Monteiro decision shows failure of council oversight
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Published: August 16, 2011
The Malvina Monteiro decision calls into question the strength of City Council oversight of the city administration.
Get the smelling salts ready and let’s talk ‘upzoning’
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Published: August 5, 2011
The word “upzoning” is really not so scary, but you wouldn’t know that from how people reacted to it before Monday’s 5.28 vote by the City Council.