Opposition to regional charter school plan rallied by Arlington officials over funding
An application for a 436-student regional charter school has been filed with the state; Cambridge is one of the five communities from which the school would draw students.
Unpopular plan for housing in floodplain might have seen meeting sans developers
Cambridge developers planning an unpopular project in the neighboring town of Arlington nearly had a project meeting held without them – but now will be part of an Aug. 12 hearing about the Mugar site.
Georgiou declares for Governor’s Council, saying experience can keep district safer
Attorney Peter Georgiou has announced his candidacy for Governor’s Council for the Third District of Massachusetts. The election is next year.
Planned 219 units just outside Cambridge draw a familiar set of ecological concerns
After seeing a building permit issued for part of the Silver Maple Forest in Belmont, people worried about flooding and the loss of open space aren’t going to be happy to hear the news from Arlington.
Gluten-free bakeries spread in Cambridge, Arlington
Cambridge-based gluten-free bakers Violette enters the summer season with several homes, including farmers markets and a so-far undisclosed Massachusetts Avenue kitchen. Arlington, meanwhile, celebrates the opening of a gluten-free bakery and deli with gluten-free options.
Mayor plans safeguards for art after return of sculpture missing 32 years
The recovery of a 1929 bronze statue missing from Cambridge Rindge & Latin School for more than three decades has the mayor thinking about how to protect other city-owned art.
Council can’t control city manager on police issues
The city manager repeatedly and consistently goes his own way on matters of public safety regardless of public outcry or council wishes, a review by Cambridge Day shows.
