Cambridge primary voters went their own way regarding some key races. Here’s a comparison.
Primaries held Tuesday showed Cambridge voters bucking some statewide trends, including around the reelection of secretary of state William Galvin over challenger Tanisha Sullivan; and the selection of a Trump-favored Republican gubernatorial candidate.
Attend meetings on Tuesday primary election, ‘linkage’ fees and bicycle lanes on Brattle Street
Public meetings this week look at state primary ballot counts; larger “linkage” fees for affordable housing construction; bike lanes for Brattle Street; and more.
Two polling places have changed locations, redirecting some voters in East Cambridge
The Community Charter School of Cambridge in East Cambridge will not host polling locations for the Sept. 6 primary and Nov. 8 general election, voters were warned on Friday.
Ling named YWCA Cambridge executive director
The YWCA Cambridge board of directors announced Monday that Cassandra Ling has been appointed the organization’s executive director.
Ward 8 residents caucus March 6 to elect delegates to Democratic State Convention
Residents of Cambridge’s Ward 8 (roughly the area north and west of Harvard Square) are invited to attend a virtual caucus at 11 a.m. March 6 to elect delegates and alternates to the Democratic State Convention scheduled for June 3-4. Elected delegates and alternates may attend the Worcester convention in person or participate remotely.
Danielle Allen ends Democratic run for governor, noting difficulties for ‘nontraditional’ candidates
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Danielle Allen said Tuesday that she is winding down her campaign, leaving by “sounding an alarm” about a process that leaves fewer people such as herself on the ballot.
YWCA Cambridge names Ling as interim leader ahead of events for MLK Day and on reparations
The YWCA Cambridge is searching for a new executive director, the organization’s board of directors said this week. Cassandra Ling, who has served as board chair, will serve as interim executive director during the search. Her predecessor, Tania Del Rio, resigned last month to run for state Sen. Lydia Edwards’ former seat on the Boston City Council.
Edwards declares victory in special Senate race, will represent many residents along the Charles
Victory was declared by Lydia Edwards in the one-person race for a state Senate seat representing parts of Cambridge, Boston, East Boston and Winthrop and Revere.
City Council, Planning Board and zoning officials decide leadership for terms, with several changes
The new City Council term is bringing some shifts in committee assignments, while the Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeal similarly prepared last week for the coming year of work. One body of appointed officials stayed the course; the other made big changes in leadership.
School Committee is sworn in, electing vice chair and gearing up to address Covid and other issues
School Committee members were sworn in Monday, elected Rachel Weinstein to be vice chair for the term and agreed to hold off on changing the rules under which they operate until the amendments could be reviewed fully.
