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.
Unlike in years past, this Somerville campaign season has no set dates for political forums or debates. Candidates are knocking on doors for the few contests.
A bedrock article of the city’s charter was voted though, but missing members meant it was without the two-thirds majority needed for final recommendations.
The Charter Review Committee is rewriting the document wholly and has introduced the first three articles of its draft charter – addressing the powers and incorporation of the city, City Council and executive branch.
Cambridge city councillors are unlikely to face term limits any time soon, based on discussion by the Charter Review Committee, but there will be more examination of a change in title for the mayor and of one role for that position.
Ahead of the Wednesday deadline to file nomination papers for November elections in Somerville, Ward 5 councilor Beatriz Gomez Mouakad has dropped out, a council candidate returns and a three-way mayoral race is shaping up.
There were more than 1,000 applications for Rise Up Cambridge within the program’s first 24 hours, or around half of the families eligible for the cash payments.
Public meetings in Somerville this week look at fixing sinkholes and public buildings including the Armory arts building and Somerville Media Center; Davis T station upgrades; city charter changes; Holland Street bike lanes; and more.