Coronavirus case rates rise among Hispanics; Prolonged waits for tests continue to perplex
The rate of Covid-19 infections among Hispanic residents has been rising since the pandemic began in the spring, faster than the case rate among black residents. And the disparity between African-American and white residents has narrowed, though it is still large.
Passing orders resulting from October incident, councillors seek to ‘help’ groups, decry bullying
A divisive order about municipal guidance for neighborhood groups introduced a week ago was split in two Monday, both winning unanimous approval from the City Council but some concern from public speakers.
Some see opportunity for neighborhood groups, others see attempt at undermining on a pretext
An order to “ensure equitable access” to neighborhood organizations was put on hold Monday after city councillors heard clashing visions of what that meant – for some, diversity; for others, an infringement on First Amendment rights with suspect motivations.
Nearly 100 coronavirus cases are reported within two days, many among universities
New Covid-19 cases among Cambridge residents climbed to 48 on Tuesday, bringing the total in the past two days to 92 infections. That increase would have been unheard of last week and far exceeds new cases in most of the spring surge.
Blocking Covid measure about indoor activities moves schools closer to shutdown, mayor says
With schools on the verge of closing because of skyrocketing Covid-19 cases, the mayor and vice mayor made an impassioned plea to move toward working with surrounding communities to close down indoor activities, only to have it blocked by one councillor.
Order to extend Riverbend Park use for exercise is just the first delayed in coronavirus confusion
City councillor Tim Toomey prepares to use his “charter right” Monday on orders about coronavirus. As the city reported 30 new cases of Covid-19 Thursday, the largest daily jump since the spring, officials also announced that the program to test Cambri …
Campaign finance order delayed on its path, along with tear gas law and a candy curb cut
Though the past several City Council election seasons have seen sharp debates over candidates taking donations from developers, an attempt at campaign finance reform was stopped Monday on its way to committee – because it was overly focused on those same developers.
Council’s orders for information are rebuffed, but request by citizen produces experts’ notes
City councillors who have been demanding access for months to notes of the city’s Covid-19 Expert Advisory Panel were told they could finally see them – thanks to a citizen’s public records request.
Charter advice: It’s time to ‘look under the hood’ of Plan E, but consensus is needed for changes
Longer terms for city councillors, direct elections of a “strong mayor” and various other options for forms of government came up Wednesday during officials’ first step toward modernizing Cambridge’s charter. But then a basic question got asked: Was the current charter working as intended?
Declining to reconsider city manager contract, council debates, affirms city manager contract
After city councillors spent a half-hour voting not to reconsider their week-old vote on extending the city manager’s contract, they spent the next hour Monday talking about it. The details of the contract first debated Sept. 14 remain the same.
