Money committed to lighting Ahern Fields for games can be used instead to support lighting at Danehy Park to expand playable hours there.
Cambridge decides to keep Ahern Field as grass, not turf for sports (updated)
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In a rematch of Decker and MacKay, her challenger from 2024, good government remains the theme
Opening remarks addressed government transparency, and the candidates sparred – but mostly drifted from questions to follow rehearsed remarks.
Whatever process was promised, Cambridge plans to sink a giant stormwater tank on Sherman Street
Neighbors got an apology, but no sign that a 2.1 million-gallon tank wouldn't be installed. What goes above it may still be open to debate.
Work at Somerville’s Foss Park began without warning to residents … or to the state (updated)
A pile of asphalt and presence of heavy machinery at Foss Park alarmed Somervillians this week and led to a rebuke by state representative Mike Connolly.
Online safety shouldn’t come at the cost of access
Recent efforts by the House and the governor to create online protections for our state’s youth risk serious unintended consequences.
At Stronger Together, mayor links City Hall with nonprofits and Somerville and Cambridge foundations bond
A powerhouse assortment of public officials, charitable leaders and financial donors learned a new way The Somerville Foundation plans to invest in its city.
Somerville meetings, May 18-25: Reforms to ‘cottage’ zoning and condos replacing a Union Square blight
Take part in meetings on a rental registry and stronger city civil rights, “backyard cottage” zoning and Union Square condos replacing a wreck.
Cambridge meetings, May 18-25: We’re buying land in Lincoln and learning more about Memorial Drive attack
Take part in meetings on a land buy to protect city water, a hotel expansion with a coffee and cocktail lounge and filling school district roles.
Cambridge meetings, May 11-18: Putting mayoral elections in voters’ hands and senior parking permits
Take part in meetings on direct election of mayors, a project near Porter Square to add 71 homes and setting the city’s next annual budget.
Cambridge meetings, May 4-11: Budget season hearings begin and officials talk AI in schools
Take part in meetings on an Ellery Street multifamily plan, artificial intelligence in school, redesigned bus routes and Cambridge‘s next annual budget.