A call for Cambridge police reforms such as “eliminating the department’s military weapons arsenal” came before the City Council by coincidence shortly after protesters learned armed officers had been stationed on a rooftop overhead before an expected rally.
A peaceful protest is held Saturday at the Central Square, Cambridge, office of the company Elbit. (Photo: Sue Reinert) Activists seeking to shut down the Cambridge office of Elbit Systems of America because of its weapons business held a “Block Elbit …
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.
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.
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.
Police have been working around the clock following up on leads to a fatal shooting Nov. 23 and expect an arrest shortly, law enforcement officials said at a community meeting.