Somerville launches its guaranteed income pilot as positive results come in from Cambridge study
Cambridge’s basic-income program was shown to be very successful in a study by the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Guaranteed Income Research.
Attend meetings in Somerville from March 21-28 about fixing Broadway conflicts, fate of Armory
Public meetings this week look at resolving conflicts in Ball and Magoun squares and South Medford where parcels split at city lines and zoning districts; the future of the Armory arts building; a Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination backlog; and more.
Affordable-housing project Walden Square II wins over Planning Board, many neighbors
It’s been rough going since a plan was unveiled in 2021 for new affordable apartments in North Cambridge, but the latest version has just one more design review stop before it’s time to work out construction funding.
Head of personnel in Cambridge to retire following 35 years with department
Cambridge’s longtime personnel director is leaving to “explore new challenges,” she told colleagues. Sheila Keady Rawson’s last day in office will be March 15.
Sworn-in Somerville leaders focus on science, looking to data over distractions of culture wars
An inaugural event for Somerville brought vows to follow data and science and stay unshaken by national political upheavals, as well a use of that data to show the improvements possible under local government.
Transitioning from Plan E to strong-mayor government would strengthen Cambridge
Cambridge, with its rich history and vibrant community, deserves a governance structure that reflects its current needs and future aspirations.
HR had a muddled response on Mayor’s Office, which some would consider par for the course
Mayoral staff who report going to Cambridge’s human resources department with complaints of a toxic workplace and coming away without help are just the latest in a line of frustrated municipal workers.
It’s an incumbent’s night in Somerville elections, but in Ward 5, Sait tops Perenick for an open seat
Ballot counts from election night indicate Mayor Katjana Ballantyne will see another term, joined by familiar faces on the City Council and first-timer Naima Sait, who triumphed over Jack Perenick in an open contest for Ward 5, as well as by Will Mbah, who regained his seat as a councilor at large.
Somerville races for office in 2023 highlighting question about what it means to be a councilor (updated)
A former Trump supporter challenges the mayor, a budding politician and a high school teacher compete in Ward 5, a shut-in attorney faces a phone-happy council veteran for a race that will decide what it means to be city councilor in Ward 6, and two obscure candidates challenge council powerhouses.
New take on Walden Square affordable addition doesn’t win over all on its way to Planning Board
Revised plans for Walden Square II call for two scaled-down buildings instead of one large structure and address other complaints, but WinnDevelopment still faces opposition from presentations held for residents.
