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Talk about splashy: Plan for Gold Star Mothers park has exciting water features and the Grand Junction path

by Marc Levy September 24, 2026

A constantly running stream with all the watery bells and whistles joins plans for improved ball fields, more seating and the Grand Junction multiuse path.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, June 22-29: Drinking and driving (and parking)

by Marc Levy June 21, 2026

Take part in meetings on drinking, ticketing drivers and parking permits; e-bike and scooter safety; expanding the preschool program; and more.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, June 15-22: Deciding businesses for Cambridge Street and North Mass. Ave.

by Marc Levy June 14, 2026

Take part in meetings on “active uses” along traffic corridors, surveys about school cultures and housing proposed for East Cambridge.

NEWS

Cambridge shouldn’t be too shocked city managers can change their minds, city manager says

by Marc Levy June 12, 2026

Among other things, city manager Yi-An Huang said, he underestimated but understands East Cambridge’s need to touch grass, not artificial turf.

NEWS

Cambridge decides to keep Ahern Field as grass, not turf for sports (updated)

by Marc Levy June 10, 2026

Money committed to lighting Ahern Fields for games can be used instead to support lighting at Danehy Park to expand playable hours there.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, June 8-15: Two zoning laws that speed home construction are targeted for changes

by Marc Levy June 7, 2026

Take part in meetings on calls to alter residential zoning and how to explain school incidents to families, and a roundtable about boosting business start-ups.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, June 8-15: Budgeting for City Hall and the school department

by Marc Levy June 7, 2026

Take part in meetings on municipal and school district budgeting and making a new school with environmentally sustainable practices.

OPINION

Cambridge needs a stormwater charge to pay for sewer improvements

by Cambridge Somerville Independent June 1, 2026

Cambridge will be on the hook for between $257 million and $2.4 billion in costs to fix sewer overflows. Residential water bills will rise significantly.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, May 31-June 8: Ending waste outfall in public waters and razing the city’s ‘First Pizzeria’

by Marc Levy May 31, 2026

Take part in meetings on Combined Sewer Overflows, homes at the Florentine Gardens and a fix for temperature issues at the Edgerly school.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, May 31-June 8: New homes, stopping the sewage and a gun buyback

by Marc Levy May 31, 2026

Take part in meetings on changes that can reshape Cambridge Street, 92 homes for Rindge Avenue and ending sewage outflow into public waters.