Remember free food pantry in Harvard Square, says first-grader worried about hungry people
At the fridge and pantry set up in Harvard square, people can donate what they can, and take what they need.
‘Missing Middle’ zoning is bait and switch, Cambridge style, and won’t aid affordability
Under the “Missing Middle” zoning proposal, existing double- and triple-decker properties would be irresistible to developers, and could be torn down and their tenants evicted. The resulting new units would sell for millions of dollars.
Our city can yield maple syrup and consideration, even on something as divisive as a development
“She said that a friend had told her some people were trying to prevent this affordable housing building from going up, and the friend had tried to enlist her in opposing the opposition. I said, I’m one of those opposers, but let’s talk.”
Survey about Agassiz name change had flaws
There are many possibilities for a new name for the Agassiz neighborhood, and voting should follow our ranked-choice proportional representation ballot where your vote counts even if your top favorites are eliminated.
With rise in violence against Asian Americans, impact of hateful words, media failings is clear
Though President Donald Trump has since left office, the impact of his words have persisted and compounded at an alarming rate.
East Cambridge nonprofit offers free mediation to landlords and tenants, and separating parents
The Community Dispute Settlement Center of East Cambridge is offering free mediation services to landlords and tenants as part of the state’s Eviction Diversion Initiative, and for parents who are separating and need to address co-parenting time and other child-related conflicts.
Transition House clarifies to councillors, police that it didn’t cosign Black Response open letter
We remain committed to our partnerships and will continue to operate with transparency and integrity with all involved. We offer our sincerest apologies for the miscommunication and for any negative feelings that may have been caused by seeing our name included in this letter.
Arts projects will share $90,000 in funding, focused on Port neighborhood, Central Square
Ten arts projects are coming to Cambridge’s Port neighborhood with $90,000 in funding from Cambridge Arts and the City of Cambridge’s Port Neighborhood Grants.
What students with special needs and families want for interim schools superintendent choice
Parents and caregivers of students with special needs are pleased that the School Committee has decided to seek and appoint an interim schools superintendent and have suggestions on qualities and characteristics to look for in candidates.
Harvard Square Advisory Committee accepts applications through March 5
Volunteers are wanted for the Harvard Square Advisory Committee, which reviews and comments on land use and development proposals in the Harvard Square Overlay District; conducts large project review consultations; and comments on applications for variances and special permits.
