City Politics
City Council Hears Plans for Potential Cambridge Skyscraper
Representatives from the Cambridge City Planning Board unveiled a potential plan to build a skyscraper in Kendall Square on Monday.
City Council Talks Rental Properties and Snow Removal
Residents raised concerns about snow removal and the forced evacuation of rental properties on 295 Harvard Street at the Cambridge City Council’s weekly meeting on Monday.
The Sheriff Speaks
Sheriff of Middlesex County Peter J. Koutoujian adjourned the Morning Exercises of Commencement 2015.
An Incomplete Partnership
With Harvard’s developments in Allston approved, neighborhood residents question if their voices are being heard.
Boston Police at the Marathon
A Boston policeman looks on as runners approach the end of the race. Security was high at the race, with all bags subject to search and many policemen on standby.
Harvard-Allston Task Force Discusses Housing, Construction
The Harvard-Allston Task Force met on Wednesday to discuss the North Allston/North Brighton Housing Stabilization Program and the renewal of Everett Street.
Harvard-Allston Task Force Meeting
Representatives from the Boston Redevelopment Authority, left, including Gerald Autler addressed members of the Harvard-Allston Task Force during its first meeting in over 100 days on April 8 to discuss the North Allston/North Brighton Housing Stabilization Program, ongoing construction and demolitions at the SEAS complex and Charlesview apartments, and the renewal of Everett Street.
Harvard-Allston Task Force Meeting
Harvard Associate Vice President for Public Affairs and Communications Kevin Casey speaks during the first meeting of the Harvard-Allston Task Force in over 100 days.
Boston City Councilor Wu ’07 Fights for Causes Close to Home
From rearing a child to struggling to support a family under stress—Michelle Wu’s personal history has shaped much of her political trajectory.
Cambridge Residents Vote on $500,000 Participatory Budget
For the city's first participatory budget, Cambridge residents 12 and up will be able to vote on projects proposed by residents for city improvements.
Officials Determine No Health Threat from Sewage Leak into Drinking Water Source
Due to the size of the Hobbs Brook Reservoir and the fact that the water goes through several stages of treatment, officials said, the raw sewage leak is of little concern for public safety.
Boston City Councilors File Resolution in Support of Late-Night T
A one-year pilot phase of late-night T service, which keeps the T open Friday and Saturday nights up until 3 a.m., is set to expire in June unless the Massachusetts Department of Transportation decides to continue the service.
