What’s better than biking to your favorite local restaurant? Getting a discount for it with just the one-time purchase of a stick.
Bicycle Benefits give discounts at around 60 local retailers
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Somerville meetings, Oct. 12-19: Residents react on civilian oversight of police
Take part in meetings on civilian oversight for police, construction parking permits, snow-clearing in the coming winter and finding the next city arts leader.
Speed bumps are Somerville’s first step in slowing the Community Path, and enforcement talk is next
A 1,200-person survey about how safe people feel on Somerville’s Community Path showed 83 percent of users were somewhat or very concerned.
Vote to proceed with Outer Huron bike lanes in 2027 puts city on the hunt for ways to satisfy car parkers
A motion about Outer Huron Avenue bike lanes urge city staff to look for ways to get people out of their cars and strategize about which parking spaces stay.
‘Camberville’ should mean better intercity connections
I have never liked the term Camberville, but I appreciate how the two cities benefit from each other culturally, socially and financially when we can get from one to the other.
Cambridge meetings, Oct. 5-12: The assembly to settle ShotSpotter finds its 40 residents
Take part in meetings on selecting residents for a “civic assembly” on ShotSpotter technology, a report on Inclusionary zoning and school district transportation.
Somerville meetings, Oct. 5-12: E-bikes and other motorized vehicles on the Community Path
Take part in meetings on Community Path micromobility, Argenziano School safety and the tiles on the outside of Somerville High School.
The Independent’s locally themed crossword puzzle: Deja Brew
The Independent’s eighth locally themed puzzle reveals how many Dunkin’ Donuts there are in Cambridge and Somerville. Bonus challenge: Try to guess first.
Bike lane plan is ready for Outer Huron, but cuts to parking inspires a vote to delay in City Council
An Outer Huron Avenue cycling infrastructure plan is set to go for implementation in the spring, but not everyone is happy with the plan.
Cambridge meetings, Sept. 28-Oct. 5: Property taxes, bike lanes to Belmont and Barron Plaza reopens
Take part in meetings on property taxes, a water crisis and transportation issues, Central Square arts and culture and its Barron Plaza and Lamplighter’s ownership change.