New take on Walden Square affordable addition doesn’t win over all on its way to Planning Board
Revised plans for Walden Square II call for two scaled-down buildings instead of one large structure and address other complaints, but WinnDevelopment still faces opposition from presentations held for residents.
Somerville campaign season is without debate, leaving candidates to knock and ponder a cause
Unlike in years past, this Somerville campaign season has no set dates for political forums or debates. Candidates are knocking on doors for the few contests.
Mindful of deadline for major remake of charter, leader says committee votes won’t be hamstrung
A bedrock article of the city’s charter was voted though, but missing members meant it was without the two-thirds majority needed for final recommendations.
Charter reviewers present first draft changes, with some members protesting small scope
The Charter Review Committee is rewriting the document wholly and has introduced the first three articles of its draft charter – addressing the powers and incorporation of the city, City Council and executive branch.
No term limits seen for Cambridge councillors, but title of ‘mayor’ is questioned as misleading
Cambridge city councillors are unlikely to face term limits any time soon, based on discussion by the Charter Review Committee, but there will be more examination of a change in title for the mayor and of one role for that position.
Two newcomers vie for Somerville Ward 5 seat, one of five council challenges; Mayoral race too
Somerville’s election season locked into place at Wednesday’s filing deadline. Here’s what lies ahead for mayor, council and School Committee races.
Somerville elections: councilor Gomez Mouakad opts out, has replacement; Tauro, Mbah are back
Ahead of the Wednesday deadline to file nomination papers for November elections in Somerville, Ward 5 councilor Beatriz Gomez Mouakad has dropped out, a council candidate returns and a three-way mayoral race is shaping up.
Rise Up Cambridge: Half of eligible households signed up within the first 24 hours for cash aid
There were more than 1,000 applications for Rise Up Cambridge within the program’s first 24 hours, or around half of the families eligible for the cash payments.
Cambridge direct-payment program is funded with $22M for lower-income families with kids
A program called Rise Up Cambridge: Cash Payments for Families with Kids will give $500 direct payments to eligible families for 18 months.
Attend meetings in Somerville from Oct. 10-16: Sinkholes, elevators, roofs and charter changes
Public meetings in Somerville this week look at fixing sinkholes and public buildings including the Armory arts building and Somerville Media Center; Davis T station upgrades; city charter changes; Holland Street bike lanes; and more.
