City Politics
Former Cambridge City Councillor Dies
William H. Walsh, a former Cambridge City Council member and influential local figure in the 1980s, died suddenly in his home in Maine on Oct. 15. He was 65.
DiDomenico, Bush Debate Mass. Issues
With nearly two weeks remaining until the election for the State Senate seat, Democratic candidate Sal N. DiDomenico and Republican candidate Barbara T. Bush continue to spar over the issues facing Massachusetts.
Cambridge Citizens Petition for Sign Limitations
Save Our Skyline, a recently formed coalition of Cambridge citizens, started a petition last week to block parts of a City Council ordinance that the group says will result in the placement of large corporate signs on the city’s skyline.
Brown Calls for Global Coordination
Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Gordon Brown sped through a whirlwind agenda in three days as a Visiting Fellow at the Institute of Politics, meeting with students and faculty and delivering a lecture to a packed Forum.
Everett To Recount Primary Votes
State Senate contender Timothy R. Flaherty has filed paperwork asking for a partial recount of votes cast in last Tuesday’s Democratic primary.
Entrepreneurial Walk of Fame May Bring Stars to Kendall Square
Stars will soon brighten the sidewalks of Kendall Square if the proposed "Entrepreneurial Walk of Fame" becomes a reality.
Cambridge City Council Discusses Two-Year Goals
The Cambridge City Council met for a roundtable discussion last night, the first of four meetings to decide the city’s primary objectives for the next fiscal year.
DiDomenico Wins Democratic Primary
Sal N. DiDomenico won the Democratic primary for a State Senate seat last night, earning the chance to run in the November general election and likely retain the seat he has held since May.
City Council Discusses Housing, Tourism
Cambridge City Council met for the first time in the new fiscal year yesterday to discuss a wide range of issues that have been pressing the city’s residents, including funding for affordable housing in the city and increased summer tourism traffic.
City Budget Stays Stable
Thanks in part to a “moderate” property tax increase, the City of Cambridge has avoided major budget cutbacks.
Manager Paid Most by City
City Manager Robert W. Healy earned the highest salary of Cambridge’s employees in 2009 with a figure of $326,944.07.
Cambridge Runs Mayorless
Earlier this year, the city of Cambridge found itself without a mayor at the helm for nearly two months—showcasing the need for reforms to the election process to prevent the ship from running aground in the future.
Palin's Tea Party
Sarah Palin comes to Boston Commons to pay homage to the historic Tea Party Protest on Wednesday morning.
Palin's Tea Party
Sarah Palin comes to Boston Commons to pay homage to the historic Tea Party Protest on Wednesday morning.
Everett City Councillor Wins Mass. Democratic Primary
Everett City Councillor Sal N. DiDomenico claimed victory last night in Democratic primary for a state Senate seat, defeating five contenders, three of whom hail from Cambridge.
Meet the Democratic Candidates For the State Senate Seat
Residents of Cambridge and several surrounding towns will vote in a special primary election on Tuesday to select their new State Senator, replacing currently imprisoned ex-Senator Anthony D. Galluccio.
City Council Passes Two Resolutions on Cambridge Labor
After listening to over an hour and a half of public comment, the Cambridge City Council passed two labor-related policy ...
Politics Isn't Rocket Science—Or Is It?
Although a rocket-scientist-turned-local-politician may not be the typical American dream, it’s safe to say Leland Cheung is doing quite well for himself. In fact, the 32-year-old graduate student has quite the resume.
Group Meets Its Allston Neighbors
Two leaders of the Earthwatch Institute introduced themselves to the Allston community at an Allston Civic Association meeting last night, following Harvard’s announcement yesterday that the nonprofit environmental advocacy group would move its headquarters to a University-owned property in the neighborhood this April.
Council To Address Central Sq. Issues
An e-mail from a concerned mother alleging that Central Square is “overrun with drunks, drugs, drug deals and scum” dominated the discussion at last night's City Council meeting.
Climate Congress Has Three New Proposals
The Cambridge Climate Congress passed three proposals Saturday with recommendations addressing environmental challenges.