The developers of 40 Thorndike, the office tower project that led to years of neighborhood and political conflict in East Cambridge, issued a progress report Wednesday, including that interior demolition and abatement for mold and asbestos is near completion.

Developer Boston Properties plans to build 465 dwelling units at its 135 Broadway tower in Kendall Square, up from 425, HubSpot has terminated its lease for digs nearby in East Cambridge and there’s much more going on in local real estate and development.

Folks, you really need to hear this: Things are not good. The restaurant industry is in shambles, severely understaffed and doing a fraction of its typical sales. That’s why the federal government’s Restaurant Relief Fund needs to be refunded – and go to more than 30 percent of eligible businesses.

The team behind Highland Fried, the Inman Square purveyor of barbecue, fried chicken and tiki drinks, said Wednesday that it was “pressing the pause button” with an eye on the Covid-19 delta variant and closing to figure out its next move.

Keeping the iconic “Live Poultry Fresh Killed” sign in Cambridge despite Mayflower Poultry itself moving away was a closer thing that many knew. With the sign saved at auction, It’s not certain yet where it will wind up.

Ads offering space to businesses in East Cambridge’s Foundry community building begin rolling out next week, but not every company will find the offerings ideal despite an address close to Kendall Square.

Public meetings this week look at a school district vaccine mandate; condominium conversion law; landmarkings; and a number of long-simmering projects that could add residences in Harvard Square, Wellington-Harrington and Central Square and hotels in Kendall and Central squares.

The iconic Mayflower Poultry sign (“Live Poultry Fresh Killed”) will live on in physical form and as a trademark with the East Cambridge Business Association.

The Mayflower Poultry shop is closing its doors after 89 years of business and moving to Boston to open as an online business. The company’s “Live Poultry Fresh Killed” sign is up for auction Thursday but instead should be preserved and protected.

A Cambridge man was taken into custody without incident early Tuesday for quick arraignment in Cambridge District Court on charges of armed robbery and armed carjacking.