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Fundraising

Cambridge City Council Begins Contentious Budget Discussion Amid Stagnation

Amid federal budget cuts and a slowdown in development, the Cambridge City Council began its most substantive conversations on the city’s budget on Monday.

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Politics

Late Night Comedians Celebrate Harvard’s Rejection of Trump’s Demands

Several late-night comedy shows ran segments on Harvard’s Monday decision to reject the Trump administration’s demands, praising the University while criticizing the White House.

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City Politics

City Council Proposes Amendments to Update City Charter, While Avoiding Most Contentious Ideas

City councilors approved a draft of amendments to the city charter on Monday as part of Cambridge’s first decennial charter review, even as they avoided some of the most contentious recommendations that emerged.

AAUP-City Council Rally Speakers
City Politics

‘Harvard, We’ve Got Your Back’: Cambridge City Council Cheers On Harvard in Fight Against Trump

The Cambridge City Council voted unanimously to praise Harvard’s decision to defy the Trump administration at a Monday night meeting.

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City Politics

City Leaders Increase Pressure on Harvard To Reject Trump With New Petition

Harvard’s leadership is used to handling demands from its faculty and students. But with the Trump administration’s latest threats, the University is feeling pressure from its hometown, too.

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Crime

A Majority of Cambridge City Council Now Calling For Toner’s Resignation

Pressure is mounting on embattled Cambridge City Councilor Paul F. Toner to yield his seat on the Council as a majority of his colleagues are now calling for his resignation.

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Cambridge

Council Narrowly Votes To Return Two-Way Traffic to Garden Street

The Cambridge City Council narrowly passed a Monday policy order to return two-way traffic to the entirety of Garden Street, following months of contentious debate and deliberation. The plan will keep bike lanes but eliminate parking spots.

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Central Administration

Cambridge City Council To Vote on Whether To Ask Harvard Corporation To Resist Trump

Four Cambridge City Councilors called on Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 to resist the Trump administration’s list of demands threatening nearly $9 billion in federal funding in a policy order set to be voted on during the Council’s Monday evening meeting.

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Cambridge City Council

Cambridge City Council Calls on Harvard, President Garber to Resist Trump’s Threats

The Cambridge City Council voted unanimously on Monday to call on the Harvard Corporation — the University’s highest governing body — to refuse the Trump administration’s demands as $9 billion in government funding hangs in the balance.

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City Politics

State Rep. Marjorie Decker Calls for City Councilor Paul Toner’s Resignation

Massachusetts State Rep. Marjorie C. Decker called on Cambridge City Councilor Paul F. Toner to resign in a Thursday statement, turning up pressure on the embattled local official to leave City Hall.

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Crime

Vice Mayor Marc McGovern Reverses Course to Call on Toner to Resign

Cambridge Vice Mayor Marc C. McGovern reversed course last night, calling on fellow Councilor Paul F. Toner to resign in a statement.

Paul Toner Speaks at Candidate Forum
Cambridge City Council

Rep. Decker Denounces Toner’s Involvement in Brothel Case, Stops Short of Calling for Resignation

Massachusetts State Rep. Marjorie C. Decker condemned Cambridge City Councilor Paul F. Toner for his alleged involvement in an interstate brothel network at a meeting with constituents last week — but stopped short of calling for his resignation.

Burhan Azeem Speaks at Candidate Forum
City Politics

‘MegaCambridge Is Inevitable’: Cambridge City Councilor Files Policy Order to Annex Boston

The Cambridge City Council is considering annexing the City of Boston — a power grab to secure the “strategic resources” of Dunkin’ Donuts, Fenway Park, and craft beer.

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City Politics

Residents Call For Toner’s Resignation at City Council Meeting

For the first time since Cambridge learned of City Councilor Paul F. Toner’s criminal charges, residents were given the opportunity to publicly address the charges at Monday’s City Council meeting.

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City Politics

Harvard Agrees to a 1-Year $6 Million PILOT Agreement With the City of Cambridge

Harvard University has agreed to voluntarily pay the City of Cambridge $6 million without committing to a long-term amount for the Payment in Lieu of Taxes program, citing federal funding uncertainties.

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