On the eve of the Democratic primary, I want to correct the record about my work in the House of Representatives and in our Cambridge and Somerville community.
housing
Cambridge and Somerville have a housing champion in state representative Mike Connolly
Going from a policy concept to an official part of state housing strategy in a single legislative term is almost unheard of, but Connolly achieved it.
Cambridge meetings, Aug. 10-17: Sewer overflows and a free public shuttle service
Take part in meetings on CSO plan office hours and an advisory committee, housing authority business and how to use a free shuttle service.
Cambridge meetings, Aug. 3-10: ShotSpotter gunfire tech and a new school standardized test
Take part in meetings on ShotSpotter technology and unarmed crisis response; algebra and graduation requirements and the future of 158 Spring St.; and more.
Cambridge meetings, July 27-Aug. 3: Deciding whether ShotSpotter gets turned back on
Take part in meetings on lengthening a narrow East Cambridge home built in 1855; Bus Network Redesign proposals; and ShotSpotter and crisis response.
Cambridge meetings, July 20-27: The council convenes a special meeting demanded after July 4 death
Take part in meetings on affordable housing zoning ideas, a project of six stories with 85 homes near Fresh Pond and an update on violence prevention.
Project replacing Winter Hill Star Market survived decades of development, and its 319 homes are due next year
A project in Somerville survived a series of challenges over the years that included federal policy shifts that threatened financing, tariffs and rising construction costs.
Cambridge meetings, July 13-20: Potential upset for Affordable Housing Overlay zoning
Take part in meetings and gatherings on progress in Carl Barron Plaza, possible changes for Affordable Housing Overlay zoning and more.
Cambridge meetings, July 6-13: On guard against multifamily zoning mischief
Take part in meetings on shuttle buses replacing the red line for 10 days, landmarking Lexington Avenue, ground-floor businesses and more.
Full housing needs study for Cambridge is due in early 2027
Data on affordability, demographics and demand for Cambridge housing will be gathered for the first time in 10 years to see what lies ahead.