Will Cambridge live up to its reputation, investing in its largest environmental justice community?
A stark contrast between Fresh Pond and Jerry’s Pond demands attention, raising questions about who and what we prioritize in our city.
Clarendon Hill project celebrates $2.4M funding secured by U.S. Rep. Pressley for housing revival
A visit Thursday by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley highlighted progress on the Clarendon Hill Redevelopment Project, which will upgrade 216 affordable homes and add 80 moderate-income units and 295 market-rate units.
Attend Cambridge meetings from Dec. 29-Jan. 5 for swearing-in of new council and committee
Public meetings this week include swearing-in ceremonies for the new City Council and School Committee, the start of work for committee members and Historical Commission consideration of homes being partially demolished or relocated near Harvard Square.
Attend Somerville meetings from Dec. 29-Jan. 5 to welcome new officials, see Winter Hill project
Public meetings this week see the City Council voting on its leaders for the coming term, an inauguration of newly elected officials and developers seeking approval for a plan at 181 Pearl St., Winter Hill.
Possibility of housing seen for Somernova plan, while proposed parking amount becomes ‘TBD’
Early public comment suggests an uphill battle for a $3.3 billion project at the Somernova business complex, though the group behind the proposal is adding sweeteners such as more investment in the community and the potential for housing,
Big tech construction won’t face standards proposed to seal off final 10% of emissions
An attempt to toughen rules cutting greenhouse gas emissions from big buildings lost 5-4 before the Cambridge City Council on a day “it’s 60 degrees outside and pouring rain in December,” a backer noted.
Attend meetings in Cambridge from Dec. 15-22 about reforms for police and renaming a school
Public meetings this week look at evaluating the city manager, police reforms and municipally owned Internet, a review of Cambridge’s governing document, renaming a school and honoring a School Committee member and more.
Belt-tightening time has arrived for Cambridge, putting projects in competition with each other
A period of austerity that’s been warned about for years has arrived, and elected officials have to start setting priorities for what projects get a go-ahead for the next five to 10 years and what must be scaled back or halted.
Attend meetings in Cambridge from Dec. 8-15 about Faisal inquest and city project priorities
Public meetings this week look at an inquest into a police shooting and changes in officer procedure, deciding on public investments, Cambridge Street bike lanes, the future of Jerry’s Pond, how to use municipal space in Central Square and more.
Attend meetings in Somerville from Dec. 8-15 about kids’ programs and plans at Lyndell’s
Public meetings this week look at climate action, equity for low-income families and the potential local effect of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson ruling about abortion rights, more housing on Broadway and more.
