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Police were hunting for shooter when he opened fire with an assault-style rifle, leaving two with critical injuries

by Marc Levy May 11, 2026

A gunman in emotional crisis left two people with life-threatening injuries as he roved Memorial Drive in Cambridge with a rifle.

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Three victims reported in Memorial Drive shooting

by Marc Levy May 11, 2026

Police are massed in Cambridge for a 1:30 p.m. shooting with two victims. Police are diverting traffic but saying there is no ongoing danger to the public.

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ShotSpotter gunshot-detection technology takes fire as surveillance that may not make Cambridge safer

by Melanie Gilbert May 2, 2026

The gunfire-detection technology used by Cambridge police is surveillance that has a high false alarm rate, residents and experts say.

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Cambridge meetings, April 27-May 4: Healthpeak shows its giant project in the Highlands

by Marc Levy April 26, 2026

Take part in meetings on Healthpeak's plan for a new neighborhood in the Alewife Quadrangle, new homes on Ellery Street and big city projects.

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Somerville meetings, April 27-May 4: Developers vie for 90 Washington St. project

by Marc Levy April 26, 2026

Take part in meetings on remaking 90 Washington St., surveillance technology, a teen center at Cummings School and Davis Square issues.

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Somerville Housing’s special officers are under the authority of city’s police chief in new home rule petition

by Marc Levy April 25, 2026

Special police officers also won’t be excluded from union activities or civil service rules, city councilors were assured.

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Body-worn cameras for Somerville police come with an annual cost near a half-million dollars

by Marc Levy April 22, 2026

With budget cuts looming, some city councilors argued it wasn’t the time for police to get body-worn cameras costing around $450,000 annually.

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Somerville meetings, April 20-27: Police cameras and staying out late for World Cup games

by Marc Levy April 19, 2026

Take part in meetings on water, sewage and cop cameras; plans for a month of World Cup; and remaking 90 Washington St.

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Cambridge Police Department sees an abrupt turnover as Christine Elow retires as commissioner

by Marc Levy April 16, 2026

Cambridge Police Department commissioner Christine Elow has announced her retirement after 30 years with the city. Her last day is Friday.

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Order around appointing special police in Somerville, including at Housing Authority, paused for questions

by Marc Levy April 12, 2026

Legislators warn that time is running out to make sure of passage on Beacon Hill, putting pressure on action when an order returns April 23.