Many have contributed money to Cambridge Day; Here’s what their generosity has made possible
We promised to use contributors’ money to maintain, expand and improve Cambridge Day – and though it’s still a work in progress, it’s only in progress because of those contributions.
At 2072 Massachusetts Ave. project, we sacrifice one affordable housing community for another
Russell Apartments residents know the value of affordable housing; it is a lifesaver for our community members who could not otherwise afford to live in Cambridge. But the residential building proposed for next door would sacrifice our affordable housing community for its own.
Lower residential project along Walden Street and let the nine stories remain on Mass. Ave.
It’s time for compromise on the proposed affordable housing at 2072 Massachusetts Ave. – approve the height (nine stories) along Massachusetts Avenue and reduce the height by one story (to five) at the step-down along Walden.
Why are we closing libraries but not bars?
The city manager continues to allow business interests to dictate policy while withholding needed social services for residents. Science should drive city policy. We should reopen our libraries for contactless pickup.
Worst of 2020 was the town hall held for business before any meeting held for struggling residents
I pleaded for assistance from City Hall for elderly residents panicked by Covid-19, but there was no reply. Then I learned of a planned town hall for local businesses.
The best of Cambridge in 2020
If the obvious worst thing about this year was the coronavirus, the best thing is just as apparent: Our response to the pandemic as a city and as individuals.
The worst of Cambridge in 2020
There’s no suspense to naming the worst thing to happen to Cambridge this year: It’s the coronavirus. But we saw plenty of other disappointments and frustrations of 2020, even if some of them were worsened by the impacts of a pandemic.
More reps must commit to State House reforms, undo anti-democratic exemptions and practices
We cheered for the defeat of Donald Trump and the end to one of the worst threats to democracy in American history. But closer to home, democracy has quietly been under attack for much longer than the tenure of the Trump administration.
Cambridge can do better on affordable housing
Escaping from the current affordable housing cycle of unplanned development, out-of-context building and regulatory corner-cutting requires strong political leadership and a determined, systematic approach.
If you have thoughts about 2020’s best and worst, share those perspectives here before the new year
Before I write and post online this year about the best and worsts of Cambridge in 2020, I’m inviting everyone to take part – help me sift through news and memories, reminding me of highlights and lowlights from your own perspective.
