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.
social 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, 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.
First task force meeting shows Cambridge is getting serious about social housing
Presentations on social housing run throughout the summer and fall to educate residents on its features and key decision points to be voted in coming months.
Gilman Square, left waiting for years, could be Somerville’s first social housing (and pop-ups in the meantime)
Somerville’s first social housing, affordable early childhood education, civic space and retail could happen at the Homans Site in three years.
Cambridge meetings, June 8-15: Two zoning laws that speed home construction are targeted for changes
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.
Cambridge meetings, May 31-June 8: New homes, stopping the sewage and a gun buyback
Take part in meetings on changes that can reshape Cambridge Street, 92 homes for Rindge Avenue and ending sewage outflow into public waters.
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, April 13-20: Another zigzag on Garden Street and multi-income housing
Take part in meetings on a massive energy project, social housing, traffic changes (or not) on Garden Street and Gold Star Mothers park.