Public meetings this week look at why the city can’t grant direct Covid-19 aid, affordable housing work citywide under Covid-19, public schools’ approach to remote learning and in-person classes, development at large hazardous waste site and much more.

The developers of a proposed building of affordable housing at 2072 Massachusetts Ave., North Cambridge, say they plan to ask for a continuation of their case as it comes before the Board of Zoning Appeal at its Thursday meeting.

Russell Apartments residents know the value of affordable housing; it is a lifesaver for our community members who could not otherwise afford to live in Cambridge. But the residential building proposed for next door would sacrifice our affordable housing community for its own.

It’s time for compromise on the proposed affordable housing at 2072 Massachusetts Ave. – approve the height (nine stories) along Massachusetts Avenue and reduce the height by one story (to five) at the step-down along Walden.

Public meetings this week look at a roadblock to socially distanced exercise; how Kendall Square evolves under the CRA’s watch; a new way to decide in-person vs. remote learning; a dog park for the Cambridge Crossing neighborhood; and the police department’s inventory list.

Discussions regarding the proposed building at 2072 Massachusetts Ave. have been strikingly heated. I want there to be respect. It is a value we espouse, all of us.

Public meetings this week look at ending zoning just for single-family housing; outdoor education; how home-based businesses may get easier to set up; a doughnut shop/diner and separate boutique hotel plans in Central Square; and more.

At a contentious four-hour hearing, the Board of Zoning Appeal refused to approve the height of 2072 Massachusetts Ave., a North Cambridge affordable housing project, arguing that its nine stories on the avenue was too tall and trying to get the developers to bring the building down to six.

Public meetings this week look at securing more money to get businesses, households and the homeless through the coronavirus; a 46-unit project for Central Square; asking what IQHQ will do about its polluted Jerry’s Pond; how the green line extension is going; and much more.

Public meetings this week look at coronavirus concerns, a Comcast data cap and finishing the Foundry building; group Covid-19 tests for the school district; allowing more home-based businesses and affordable housing at 2072 Massachusetts Ave.; and more.