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.
A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville, from comedy to a way to ‘Smash the Patriarchy’
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there’s laughs at a “Best of the Boston Comedy Festival” showcase, action at a Smash the Patriarchy! Abortion Fundraiser and plenty of music, drama, art, literature and science in between.
Attend meetings on a 10-year infrastructure plan, project’s affordable units, superintendent search
Public meetings this week look at trying again on the rules of allowed businesses, and a 10-year infrastructure plan; shaping the Cambridge Public Schools budget and finding the next schools superintendent; allowing more acoustic entertainment; and more.
Cambridge Cemetery sees a toll of coronavirus with surge in burials, ‘devastating’ for staff too
Cambridge Cemetery has seen a surge in burials during the coronavirus pandemic – so much so that it’s taking a toll also on Department of Public Works cemetery staff.
Police Commissioner Bard takes day’s shift of Coast Guard veteran to observe holiday
For the observation of Veterans Day, Cambridge Police Commissioner Branville G. Bard observed it from the perspective of one of his officers – he took the scheduled shift of an officer who served in the Coast Guard, and that officer got the day off.
Servicemembers & Veterans Appreciation gets week of events, scheduled Nov. 6-11
Cambridge will hold its first Servicemembers and Veterans Appreciation Week from Nov. 6-11. Activities on select days of the week will include health checkups, social gatherings and a Veterans Day Observance.
Cambridge authority makes a little room for people displaced by three hurricanes
The Cambridge Housing Authority is making it temporarily easier for families and individuals displaced by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria to qualify for Cambridge public housing.
Leadership in Legislature plays to strengths of Connolly with its committee assignments
First-term state Rep. Mike Connolly has been appointed to serve on the Legislature’s committee overseeing housing, crucial for the communities his densely settled communities – both pressured to grow and wondering how to maintain economic diversity.
Veterans and friends get free day of comedy courtesy of Central Square’s ImprovBoston
Veterans and up to three guests have access to all Veterans Day shows at Central Square’s ImprovBoston comedy club for free.
Veterans Day observance event is Nov. 11
Annual Veterans Day Observance at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Veterans’ World War I Monument by the main gate of the Cambridge Cemetery, 76 Coolidge Ave.
