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Cambridge meetings, Aug. 3-10: ShotSpotter gunfire tech and a new school standardized test

by Marc Levy August 2, 2026

Take part in meetings on ShotSpotter technology and unarmed crisis response; algebra and graduation requirements and the future of 158 Spring St.; and more.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, Aug. 3-10: Assembly Square from the walkers’ point of view

by Marc Levy August 2, 2026

Take part in meetings on an Assembly Square walk audit, cultural trust launch session, development in Porter Square and more.

BICYCLING

How to Pedal and Park at T stations

by Eric Cao July 31, 2026

A growing number of MBTA riders are bike riders too, and some T stations have built-in secure facilities for bicycle storage called Pedal and Parks.

BICYCLING

Free test drives become parties for the cargo bike-curious with Community Pedal Power

by Eric Cao July 28, 2026

With the temperature and air quality finally reaching more comfortable levels, now is the perfect time to try out a new bike. A perfect place to do it is at a Community Pedal Power cargo bike test...

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, July 27-Aug. 3: Deciding whether ShotSpotter gets turned back on

by Marc Levy July 26, 2026

Take part in meetings on lengthening a narrow East Cambridge home built in 1855; Bus Network Redesign proposals; and ShotSpotter and crisis response.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, July 27-Aug. 3: Debate about body-worn police cameras arrives

by Marc Levy July 26, 2026

Take part in meetings on body-worn cameras on police and their expense; adding three stories to an East Somerville building; and bus route changes.

BICYCLING

Tribute to bike safety advocate Louisa Gag draws hundreds and a surprise speaker: Boston mayor Wu

by Jiayu Liang July 17, 2026

A vigil for a bicyclist killed by a truck included a group ride, remembrances and promises from Boston's mayor, who's drawn rebukes for stalled safety projects.

BUSINESS

Until construction in 2028, Just A Start plans to run a commercial parking lot in Porter Square

by Marc Levy July 14, 2026

A builder of all-affordable homes says running a parking lot can help cover costs as it prepares to bring 100 apartments to the neighborhood.

DEVELOPMENT

Despite misgivings, Somerville decides to start a development process at 90 Washington St. site

by Marc Levy July 13, 2026

A development process for homes, retail and other uses can move ahead at 90 Washington St. in Somerville’s Inner Belt, the 4-acre parcel that was once the Cobble Hill mall.

NEWS

Silent vigil is held for Louisa Gag, bicyclist killed by a truck, and a gathering is planned for Sunday

by Eric Cao July 10, 2026

Hundreds gathered for a silent vigil Friday for Louisa Gag, a bicyclist and transit advocate killed by a truck driver the previous day.