Cambridge Historical Society made the commitment to recognizing that Black Lives Matter and began to take an honest look at its own history – first in researching the history of their own headquarters, the Hooper-Lee-Nichols House.

A vote Monday locks in spending $18.5 million for a friendly land taking of the 4-acre Buckingham Field in West Cambridge, but not its use as permanent open space – a distinction that was crucial to several of the eight city councillors who agreed to the purchase.

The Cambridge Historical Society invites people to say goodbye to “this colossally awful year” and welcome the new one with a free, safe and cathartic event Saturday at its headquarters.

A total of 526 existing affordable units that need renovation and 444 potential new apartments could be delayed for up to 15 years by a cap on state bonds, the Cambridge Housing Authority says.

If a commission of $15,000 seemed like a good get for an artist in the age of coronavirus, the City of Cambridge is offering $650,000 for public art at the future Tobin Montessori and Vassal Lane Upper Schools complex.

If you’ve ever been to a Cambridge or Boston area poetry reading, you’ve probably heard Charles Coe deliver one of his truths in his deep baritone voice. That voice resounds through Roberto Mighty’s short film, “Charles Coe: Man of Letters.”

If you’ve ever been to a Cambridge or Boston area poetry reading, you’ve probably heard Charles Coe deliver one of his truths in his deep baritone voice. That voice resounds through Roberto Mighty’s short film, “Charles Coe: Man of Letters.”

Public meetings this week look at police issues, potential change to our city manager style of government, what will happen to Jerry’s Pond with a change in corporate owners; plans for reopening schools; and, for small business, an update to Cambridge’s retail map.

Public meetings this week look at the the Tobin/Vassal Lane school project, Kendall Square design, public schools’ curriculum for the fall and how faculty “check-ins” with students work, as well as plenty on the coronavirus recovery and the pot shop that wants to replace Stereo Jack’s Records.

Public meetings this week look at the returned Affordable Housing Overlay zoning petition, a look at police use of force rules, proposed changes to the Cycling Safety Ordinance, popup alcohol licenses, reopening school district facilities and a Buckingham, Browne & Nichols school expansion.