Attend meetings in Cambridge Jan. 30-Feb. 5: East Cambridge plans and Gas Light Building
Public meetings this week look at budgeting for Cambridge Public Schools and capital projects, Brattle Street improvements, East Cambridge developments, the voices of Indigenous people and a landmarking for the circa-1912 Gas Light Co. Building in Central Square.
DIY crafting experience comes to CambridgeSide, an exploration for hobbyists and the retail scene
There are stations for creating “moss art,” terrariums of cacti and small figurines, arrangements with dried flowers and more at the new Studio at Garden Streets.
Gift cards at a Dec. 15 clinic could be the answer for city’s ‘disturbingly low’ Covid booster rates
For the first time, the city will offer a financial incentive for getting a Covid-19 shot, a suggestion of city councillors who are concerned by stubbornly low booster rates.
East Cambridge conservation district is endorsed by historical commissioners and Planning Board
The Cambridge Historical Commission recommends establishing an East Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District. Members said that it would send that guidance to the City Council with amendments suggested by the Planning Board, which approved the idea of an NCD on Nov. 22.
A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville, from a pie-based fundraiser to open art studios
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, Petsi Pies founder Renee McLeod shares her secrets for a good cause, a Holiday Plant Enthusiast Market is coming, there are open studios by Brickbottom/Joy Street artists, Robert Pinsky reads, “Something Strange” returns and much more.
Attend meetings on the ‘MassAve4’ bike lanes, Alewife, issues facing Black residents and more
Public meetings this week look at Strategic planning for Kendall Square, plans for the “MassAve4” stretches of bike lanes and the Lechmere Canal Park, school Covid protocol changes, Issues facing Black residents, amending the city charter and zoning for the Alewife area.
MBTA green and orange line shutdowns begin, bringing advice on getting around without rail
With an MBTA green line train shutdown between Government Center and Union Square stations starting Monday and orange line trains shut down as of 9 p.m. Friday, Cambridge has pulled together a commuter-advice page and the Bluebikes bicycle-rental system is offering more capacity.
Expect shuttle buses for four weeks on green line; Medford Branch opening is put off to November
Shuttle buses will replace trains between Government Center and Union Square stations in both directions from Aug. 22 to Sept. 18. Service on the branch began March 21.
Plan for a bus network redesign raises concerns over removal of three routes in East Cambridge
Changes to three East Cambridge bus routes serving lower-income people and seniors are adding to concerns over a wholesale redesign of the MBTA bus system.
After shrugging off transit order by City Council, DePasquale says maybe ‘new manager’ will do it
The departure of City Manager Louis A. DePasquale is less than two months away, and he has begun to kick things down the road to his unknown replacement.
