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Neighbor of Avon Hill home points to application ‘irregularities’
By Marc Levy
Published: February 2, 2012
A neighbor opposed to a lot’s second driveway focused attention on “irregularities” in the owner’s application: too few signatures in favor, and therefore too few to justify its progress through the city’s approval system.
Wyman Street curb cut opponent responds
By admin
Published: January 30, 2012
An Avon Hill Street resident hopes to see more quotes from opponents in the peculiar war over a fourth curb cut in a cul-de-sac.
They’re anti-driveway, pro-democracy and a little dodgy up on Avon Hill
By Marc Levy
Published: January 26, 2012
Considering the rhetoric like they get to hear on a proposed driveway up on ritzy Avon Hill — about the meaning of democracy, the future of a historic neighborhood and thinking of the children — it’s little surprise city councillors want out.
Crowding of North Cambridge renews efforts to limit housing
By Marc Levy
Published: January 20, 2012
The future of North Cambridge is back on the table, with residents and city officials trying to limit an incursion of housing.
‘Overwhelming interest’ in redeveloping courthouse, state says
By Marc Levy
Published: January 12, 2012
There has been “overwhelming interest” from developers in redeveloping East Cambridge’s 22-story former courthouse, but no proposals yet, a state official told residents Wednesday.
The baguette was hot, my feelings warm
By Marc Levy
Published: January 5, 2012
I think the Porter Square Panera Bread is here to stay for a while — and I suddenly have warm feelings to hope that’s so.
Harvard Square nightclub gets licensing OK
By Marc Levy
Published: January 3, 2012
The Sinclair, a live-music hall and two-story restaurant, is on track for a fall opening in Harvard Square.
Basement apartment district passes 7-2
By Marc Levy
Published: December 21, 2011
A plan for basement apartments passed 7-2 at Monday’s meeting of the City Council, despite councillors having a week to think it over since passing it 6-2 and a new round of comments from residents who are opposed.
Budget crisis pushes housing authority toward privatization
By Sue Reinert
Published: December 20, 2011
Facing unprecedented cuts in federal aid that supports Cambridge public housing, the Cambridge Housing Authority is proposing a radical solution: privatization.
Transfers give glimpse of future for more public housing
By Sue Reinert
Published: December 20, 2011
The Cambridge Housing Authority has transferred four of its developments to private ownership, giving hints of how a bigger strategy of ownership transfers might work.