Cambridge City Council
Students Welcome New Cambridge Bike Safety Resolutions
According to a trio of resolutions passed by the City Council last week, the Cambridge City Manager’s office will work with local universities to disseminate information about bike laws and safety to all new residents.
With Sharp Rhetoric, City Council Backs HUDS Strike
The Cambridge City Council unanimously voiced their support for Harvard University Dining Services workers’ intent to strike and delivered biting criticism of the Harvard administration in a vote Monday evening.
Three Finalists Vie For Cambridge’s ‘Most Powerful’ Office
In just eight days, the Cambridge City Council will vote for a new city chief executive.
New Harvard Students to Receive City-Mandated Bike Info
The resolutions requested that the City Manager’s office work with the city and local colleges to provide new residents and students respectively, with relevant bicycle safety information.
Cambridge Cycling
Ed School student Justin C. Hauver bikes along Massachusetts Avenue toward Harvard Square Monday afternoon. The Cambridge City Council plans to approve initiatives for bike safety around college campuses.
September Agendas
Cambridge Mayor E. Denise Simmons moderates Monday’s city council meeting at City Hall. The Cambridge City Council became the first in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to pass a resolution supporting medical aid in dying.
City Council Slows Down Cambridge With Lower Speed Limits
The Cambridge City Council also passed a resolution to investigate the Harvard Square Conservation District during an ambitious and lengthy session.
Vote Delayed, Famous Curious George Store to Stay—For Now
The Cambridge Historical Commission voted to delay debate on a proposal from real estate firm Equity One to remodel the famed building in Harvard Square which houses the Curious George store.
Curious George, Urban Outfitters Could Face Closures
A number of Harvard Square retailers including the Curious George store and Urban Outfitters face likely eviction, as the owner of their iconic building seeks to transform it into a pedestrian mall.
With Bike Locks, Activists Chain Themselves to City Hall at Demonstration
Black Lives Matter activists and allies gathered to demand increased affordable housing levels in Cambridge.
'Out of Town News' Planned Renovations Provoke Local Outcry
Out of Town News’ potential removal and plans for the iconic kiosk’s renovation have sparked outcry among some Cambridge residents.
Cambridge Common Reopens
Cambridge Common reopened on June 26 after a large reconstruction project.
Cambridge Common Opens After Renovation
On a warm Sunday, Cantabrigians celebrated the reopening of the grassy Cambridge Common park, marking the completion of a construction project that had been in the works for more than 15 years.
City Approves MIT-Proposed Kendall Square Renovation
Following six years of negotiations and public meetings, the Cambridge City Planning Board approved MIT’s plans for a massive renovation of Kendall Square that aims to revitalize the area and attract more research companies.
Cambridge FY17 Budget Includes Millions for Local Renovations
Cambridge city councillors lauded a recently proposed $574 million city budget for the 2017 fiscal year that appropriated millions of dollars for projects in Harvard Square, and increased educational funding while holding property taxes relatively steady.
For Local Media, Small Staff Cover Busy Cambridge
For a city of just over 100,00 residents, Cambridge boasts a surprising number of media outlets dedicated to covering local news, with little if any paid staff.
Call Him Nadeem: Cambridge's Unconventional Politician
One thing is certain: Nadeem A. Mazen is not a traditional politician.
City Council Meeting Focuses on Increasing Affordable Housing
At its Monday meeting, the Cambridge City Council tackled issues ranging from the affordable housing crisis, to a potential medical marijuana dispensary, and prescription drugs disposal.
Cambridge Tackles State and National Politics
Cambridge City Council waded into broader state and national issues at its meeting this Monday, passing two resolutions—one questioning the Massachusetts State Seal and the other admonishing recent North Carolina legislation regarding the BGLTQ community.
Lobbying Bill Reveals City Council Split
In a contentious debate harkening back to last year’s election, the Cambridge City Council sent a resolution to committee which could potentially institute municipal lobbying regulations.
Harvard Gives Smith Center Trees the Ax
Public outcry has sprouted over Harvard’s recent removal of four large trees from the Smith Campus Center plaza as part of a larger renovation project.
As Cambridge Bans Plastic Bags, Some Shopkeepers Skeptical
An ordinance banning the distribution of single-use plastic bags at store checkouts in Cambridge will take effect Thursday, and some local shopkeepers are skeptical of its projected impact.
Cambridge City Councillor Runs for State Senate
Cambridge City Councillor Leland Cheung announced plans last week to seek higher office in the Massachusetts Senate, the upper body of the Commonwealth’s legislature.
Cambridge City Manager Rossi Announces Retirement
After 45 years in the Cambridge city government, Richard C. Rossi announced his intent to retire from his position as city manager, arguably the most powerful in the city.
Marijuana Company Eyes Joint Near the Square
Cambridge residents will soon be able to legally purchase medical marijuana if Sage Cannabis has its way. The dispensary company has leased a location near Harvard Square, but faces a hazy road ahead because of Cambridge zoning laws.