Maya Y. Fu
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City Council Backs Stricter Sewage Overflow Recommendations in Draft Proposal
The Cambridge City Council voted unanimously to back a stricter version of a draft plan to limit sewage overflows into the Charles River on Monday.
Cambridge Council to Consider Lowering Inclusionary Housing Requirement
The Cambridge City Council is weighing loosening its inclusionary housing requirement as the city faces two lawsuits regarding the policy and a rising concern that the requirement is preventing large developments from moving forward.
Cambridge Increases Property Taxes for Second Consecutive Year
The Cambridge City Council unanimously voted to increase property tax rates on Monday as part of an ongoing effort to shift the tax burden off of residents.
Cambridge Appoints Members to Childcare Affordability Task Force
The Cambridge City Council appointed 14 members to a new task force charged with tackling the rising cost of childcare — assembling the second group intended to assess affordability measures in the last four months.
Cambridge Allocates $500,000 for Benefits Assistance to Combat Cuts to SNAP, MassHealth
The Cambridge City Council approved $500,000 to help residents stay enrolled in food and health benefit programs after federal cuts left residents struggling to find resources and eligibility for federally funded benefits shifted.
First 100 Days: Sumbul Siddiqui Takes on Third Term as Cambridge’s Mayor
Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui returned to office in January with something she had not had at the start of her previous terms: stability.
‘No Soft Landing’: City Cash Assistance Brought Relief, Limited Lasting Impact, Report Finds
After Cambridge’s $22 million guaranteed income program ended, many recipients reported renewed financial strain, even as city officials weigh whether — and how — to revive the effort amid mixed results and budget constraints.
Appeals Court Blocks Cuts to Millions in Housing Funding for Cambridge, Boston
The First Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling on Wednesday to block the Trump administration from restricting funding for homelessness services — siding with Cambridge, Boston, and a coalition of cities and nonprofits that sued to stop the changes.
Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang Says City Should Streamline Commissions
City Manager Yi-An Huang ’05 is looking to streamline Cambridge’s network of boards and commissions, saying the city has an opportunity to reassess how the bodies are structured and whether they still reflect current needs.
Cambridge Sees Early-Stage Developments One Year After Overhauling Its Zoning Code
A year after Cambridge overhauled its zoning laws to spur more housing development, city staff say the ordinance has begun pushing projects into the development pipeline — even if the results remain nascent.