News Archives - Page 14 of 25 - Cambridge

Six positions are filled in a round of hirings by Cambridge school district, including at CRLS and Fletcher Maynard

by Marc Levy May 28, 2026

Several hires were announced by Cambridge Public Schools, including making Allan Gately Gehant principal of CRLS, where he has been interim principal.

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A ‘super El Niño’ will make summer hotter and more dangerous. These climate groups are getting us ready.

by Marc Levy May 26, 2026

A roundtable talks about how Greater Boston prepares for a boiling change in climate, including from an oncoming “super El Niño” season.

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First uprooted from Harvard Square shelter, unhoused at Medford camp face eviction after alleged arson

by Mila Halgren May 26, 2026

Transit Police have given until Friday to clear a camp just weeks after a fire threatened its homeless occupants. Some hope to return to Cambridge’s Y2Y shelter.

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Police union says it is ‘deeply disappointed’ in council quitting ShotSpotter tech, reiterates points from losing vote

by Marc Levy May 25, 2026

The organization spoke to fears that ShotSpotter audio could be used by federal agencies for surveillance but not a cited false-positive rate of 82 percent.

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Cambridge meetings, May 25-June 1: A family-friendly Memorial Day and future-friendly waste plan

by Marc Levy May 24, 2026

Take part in a Memorial Day ceremony and meetings on the Zero Waste Master Plan and the future of 135 Sherman St., formerly known as Bellis Circle.

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Somerville meetings, May 25-June 1: Memorial Day, a better Broadway and water and sewer rates

by Marc Levy May 24, 2026

Take part in a Memorial Day ceremony and meetings on remaking Broadway and a hike in rates tied to water and sewer use.

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With the biggest questions about May 11 violence unanswerable, officials address a better alert system

by Marc Levy May 19, 2026

In a timeline of a public gun battle and its aftermath, residents encounter questions about illegal guns, an illicit halfway house and mental health funding cuts.

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Cambridge vote calls for ShotSpotter gunfire detection to be turned off and dismantled within 90 days

by Marc Levy May 19, 2026

Supporters made emotional pleas and tried a variety of ploys, but five councillors said they saw no evidence that the system keeps anyone safe.

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At Stronger Together, mayor links City Hall with nonprofits and Somerville and Cambridge foundations bond

by Marc Levy May 18, 2026

A powerhouse assortment of public officials, charitable leaders and financial donors learned a new way The Somerville Foundation plans to invest in its city.

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Somerville meetings, May 18-25: Reforms to ‘cottage’ zoning and condos replacing a Union Square blight

by Marc Levy May 17, 2026

Take part in meetings on a rental registry and stronger city civil rights, “backyard cottage” zoning and Union Square condos replacing a wreck.