Nonprofits offer solar panel installation, starting with information session Oct. 25
An informational meeting for a time-limited solar panel installation offer for Cambridge, Somerville and Arlington, Belmont and Watertown will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 in Arlington.
Trapped mosquitoes carry West Nile virus, reflecting hike in risk levels to ‘moderate’
State health officials reported Thursday that two mosquito samples from a trap in West Cambridge had tested positive for West Nile virus, underlining last month’s move by the state to raise the risk of infection to “moderate” in the city.
Buying rail property in Alewife paves way for more car-free travel paths through city
Fresh on the heels of opening the first section of the Grand Junction Path in Kendall Square for bicyclists, walkers, joggers and inline skaters, the city is putting money down in North Cambridge for land intended to be another crucial section of path.
Gun buybacks launch in five communities June 11, up to $200 offered per weapon
Community and faith-based organizations, five area police departments – in Cambridge, Somerville, Arlington, Belmont and Watertown – and the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office are partnering to host the county’s first regional gun buyback initiative in June.
Summer’s Neighborhood Solar program brings thanks for many who aided success
Now that Neighborhood Solar II has drawn to a close, thanks to all who made this program a success, starting with local nonprofit Green Cambridge; solar group-buy program Neighborhood Solar; and Arlington-based installer SunBug Solar.
Samples testing positive for West Nile virus upgrade risk levels to ‘moderate’ in region
Four Cambridge mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus, along with several from nearby communities, leading the state to raise risk levels. No human cases of the virus or Eastern Equine Encephalitis have been detected so far this year.
Start thinking about ‘Christmas Revels’ and audition Monday for chorus slots
People who love to sing (and ideally do it well) should know there are a few slots left for adults to audition for this year’s “Christmas Revels” show at Harvard University’s Sanders Theatre, and many more slots available for kids.
Rep. Hecht invites constituent questions at Tuesday office hours: Feb. 24, March 3
State Rep. Jon Hecht plans open office hours from 5 to 6 p.m. Feb. 24 in Huron Village and March 3 in North Cambridge.
Police Twitter system failed at vital time, adding to confusion in bomb aftermath
In all the examination of police response since the Boston Marathon bombing, it has never been mentioned publicly that an automated police alert system broke.
Mount Auburn, where doctors saved officer, partners in Sunday blood drive
Mount Auburn Hospital is one of the partners in a 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday blood drive in honor of MBTA Police Officer Dic Donohue.
