COMMUNITY Tall ships lead a joyful 250th parade and stay in Boston Harbor and Charlestown Navy Yard through Thursday by James Gaddy July 12, 2026 A grand parade of tall ships and vessels from 60 countries, led by the USS Constitution or “Old Ironsides,” made its way Saturday into Boston Harbor.
DEVELOPMENT Tearing down a three-home triple-decker for three bigger homes is rejected on Roberts Road by Marc Levy July 6, 2026 The commission is supposed to take into account the goals expressed by the City Council in zoning changes. “Notably,” staff has said, “the need for more housing.”
NEWS Cambridge meetings, July 6-13: On guard against multifamily zoning mischief by Marc Levy July 5, 2026 Take part in meetings on shuttle buses replacing the red line for 10 days, landmarking Lexington Avenue, ground-floor businesses and more.
FOOD Buddy’s Diner repair work is about to get started, owner says, for a reopening next year by Marc Levy June 15, 2026 The classic train-car-style diner at 113 Washington St., East Somerville, shut three years ago because of a ruinous plumbing problem.
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 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 Somerville meetings, March 23-30: Public school upkeep and budget priorities by Marc Levy March 22, 2026 Take part in meetings on setting budget priorities, maintaining public schools, Mystic River sewage and affordable-unit rent collection.