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We have a chance to end the dumping of sewage in Boston’s rivers. But we must act now. Cambridge and Somerville have vital roles to play. “Wait, what? We’re still dumping sewage into the rivers? I thought that ended decades ago, with the cleanup of Boston Harbor!” It’s true the billions of dollars invested into…

by Emily Norton and Patrick Herron Saturday, October 24, 2026

Cambridge breaks new ground with living infrastructure

When heavy rain hits Alewife Brook, combined sewer overflows can send sewage-contaminated water into the brook, onto public trails, and into surrounding habitat. Thousands of people living in the Alewife floodplain are exposed to flooding with contaminated water. Consider what happened during an otherwise unremarkable October 2021 storm that brought nearly an inch of rain.…

by Rob Moir Saturday, October 24, 2026

Ballot question 9 needs our ‘yes’ votes

I recently stopped by my son’s school to take him to a midday appointment. It was my first time in the building, and I was asked to stay in the vestibule and interact with the office staff through a protective glass partition. I reflected on how, even in communities where gun violence is rare, the…

by admin Saturday, October 24, 2026

Category: Development

Zoning change spares avenue retail

More unused rentals cleared to go condo

Mass. Aveggravation

Evolution possible if ’05 election goes to the challengers

Delicate dancing over plan for youth center

Builder raises tensions by pushing boundaries

Small businesses circle wagons to capture shoppers

Puns Ltd.

Pizza multi

Ungrand opening

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