A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville from ‘The Grimkes’ to Giving Tree kickoff event
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, holiday shopping is underway and so is the Harvard Square Business Association’s Giving Tree tradition, and there’s comedy, music, book readings and interactive events such as the Cardboard City Big Group Build at The MIT Museum.
Part of Garden could go back to two-way traffic, councillors suggest to traffic staff in policy order
As recently as last week, staffers from the Traffic, Parking & Transportation department were telling residents that Garden Street changes needed to be assessed over as much as six months; the councillors’ vote upends that expectation.
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.
Judge skeptical of bike lanes on narrow Brattle Street
In the latest skirmish in litigation over bike lanes in Cambridge, a Superior Court Judge heard argument on whether to stop the city from proceeding with bike lane deployment on Brattle and Garden streets.
Effects of new one-way stretch on Garden Street need addressing, residents and councillors say
Drivers and some residents around Garden Street may not be happy about traffic changes since the installation of bike lanes – making much of the road one-way and moving vehicles to suddenly jammed side streets – but the nature of the argument has changed, Cambridge city councillors say.
Attend Cambridge meetings from Nov. 7-13: Garden Street traffic, bus routes and Alewife
Public meetings this week look at transportation by bus, rail and car, including on the newly one-way Garden Street; a statement of values for the city’s charter; and Alewife zoning recommendations.
Attend Cambridge meetings from Oct. 31-Nov. 6: Zoning limiting labs, superintendent’s contract
Public meetings this week look at zoning for labs and North Massachusetts Avenue, the school superintendent’s contract, an Alewife neighborhood planning update, and Historical Commission consideration of bike lane projects on Garden Street and apartments in Harvard Square.
Man is described in three sexual assaults
Police are trying to identify and find a man they believe has committed at least three daylight groping attacks in Cambridge – someone described by victims as standing 5-foot-3 to 5-foot-8, possibly Hispanic, with a medium build and carrying a dark backpack.
Revive the Cambridge traffic board
Given the controversy surrounding the installation of separated bike lanes, it is puzzling that the traffic department’s director has not sought the counsel of a board.
A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville, from an ‘Emerald Tutu’ to the Day of the Dead
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there’s plenty of Halloween to be had, including a Peabody Museum “Day of the Dead” event and a Monster Mash on Somerville streets, as well as lots of readings, poetry, dance, music and art. We also learn how an “Emerald Tutu” can help keep us safe from climate change.
