Two families of dead Cambridgeport pedestrians file suits after courtroom leaves them frustrated
The families of two Cambridgeport pedestrians who were killed by vehicles in 2018 have sued the drivers accused of running over them. One driver had been acquitted of a criminal charge of negligent driving and the other awaits a resolution in criminal court.
Driver who left scene of death for a job interview is being sued by victim’s family, firm announces
The family of Romelia Gallardo, 80, who was run over in the parking lot of her Cambridgeport building, says it is suing the driver to get justice on its own.
Eleven starting points for easing youth violence
What can be done about recent youth violence in Cambridge? It is important that we discuss specific responses that can immediately begin to address the economic disenfranchisement and the social disconnect of many 17- to 30-year-olds.
Man accused of Cambridge cat torture incidents will be held in custody into August, judge decides
A Cambridge man charged with animal cruelty in connection with East Cambridge cat torture cases will be held without bail until a pretrial hearing next month, the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office has confirmed.
Man is arrested and charged with animal cruelty after incidents in East Cambridge involving cats
A Cambridge man was arrested at his home without incident Thursday and charged with four counts of animal cruelty in connection with three East Cambridge animal cruelty cases that occurred between March and May, police said.
Police arrest man who charged with a pellet gun in Mugar Woods, among Arlington’s homeless
Arlington police have arrested a homeless man on charges he assaulted a town officer during an altercation in Mugar Woods, just outside Cambridge. Police said the has outstanding warrants out of Cambridge District Court.
Met Pipe suing Alexandria over its Binney math; MIT preps update for 93-year-old dorm building
The hyper complicated Alexandria Real Estate Equities zoning petition that passed in 2020 brought together recreational land the city has wanted for three decades and made room for an entire Eversource electrical substation. But one player says it was left out, and is suing.
Plaza pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2018 death of Richelle Robinson, 15; he was a former friend
Isaias Plaza, 20, of Boston, a longtime suspect in the 2018 death of Richelle Robinson, pleaded guilty last week to manslaughter in connection with that death.
Dissent on Affordable housing payment formula by developer is supported by judge in Land Court
A judge has sided with a developer that claimed Cambridge wanted to charge almost three times what was owed under the city’s incentive payment ordinance. The city is appealing the decision, which might set a precedent that could affect payments from developers of commercial properties.
Our ‘inapposite’ Law Department
The loss Cambridge had in court last week, which means paying $3.7 million for the Vail Court land-taking near Central Square even as the payee sues to get the property back, is part of a pattern for our Law Department.
