Educators near a possible vote of no confidence for officials, administration over Covid approach
Cambridge’s teachers union members agreed overwhelmingly to study a vote of no confidence against superintendent Kenneth Salim, his administration and the School Committee on the same day Salim issued his resignation, according to sources within the group.
Coronavirus edition, XLVI: Films to shelter with, peaking with Brattle gems and ‘Cool Hand Luke’
This coronavirus edition of movies to shelter with includes some highlights of the art streaming at the “Brattlelite,” the antihero classic “Cool Hand Luke” and a bunch of others, including a Liam Neeson misfire, a pretty weepie and some sci-fi curiosities.
While told again of limits of Covid financial aid, councillors want to see specifics for themselves
After being told repeatedly of an “anti-aid amendment” that prevents the city from giving direct financial help to residents and businesses, on Monday city councillors demanded specifics.
Coronavirus edition, XLV: Movies to shelter with, as well as Belmont World Film and The ‘Brattlite’
This coronavirus edition of movies to shelter with includes all those in the 18th annual Belmont World Film’s Family Film Festival and what’s in the Brattle Theatre’s new “Brattlite” initiative, but leave room for the classic “Steamboat Bill Jr.,” intriguing “Happy Face” and much more.
Somerville appointed official draws attention after tweeting from insurrection at U.S. Capitol (updated)
A Somerville appointed official who boasted on social media of taking part in Wednesday’s attempted coup at the U.S. Capitol is now under political fire, with two members of the Somerville City Council saying Saturday that they had already taken up the issue with Mayor Joe Curtatone and city staff.
Temporary off-leash dog run opens Monday during construction of East Cambridge park
A temporary, dawn-to-dusk off-leash dog park opens Monday at 174 Binney St. at Third Street in Kendall Square.
Task force will look at shifting police functions, but solicitor says council cannot limit weapons
An 18-member task force will look into how the city could move some police functions to other departments, but the City Council cannot decide – or limit – what weapons the department uses, according to an opinion from the city’s Law Department.
Coronavirus edition, XLIV: Films to shelter with, from an Ivory Coast prison to a battle in the air
This coronavirus edition of movies to shelter with includes a prison movie unlike any other, a tale of a mother’s empowerment, a documentary that demands unpeeling – like an onion – and a crazy ride into a World War II bomber where the enemy may be inside.
Why are we closing libraries but not bars?
The city manager continues to allow business interests to dictate policy while withholding needed social services for residents. Science should drive city policy. We should reopen our libraries for contactless pickup.
Worst of 2020 was the town hall held for business before any meeting held for struggling residents
I pleaded for assistance from City Hall for elderly residents panicked by Covid-19, but there was no reply. Then I learned of a planned town hall for local businesses.
