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DPU Orders Mass. Gas Companies to Cut Bills by 5 Percent
The companies have until Feb. 24 to file their proposals for adjustments, which will take effect on March 1. The move will afford residents some respite, with lower bills expected for the “peak season” months of March and April.
Local Black-Owned Soapmaking Business Wins State-Wide Sustainability Award
The Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts recently recognized a Cambridge Black-owned business as one of the most environmentally conscious small businesses in the state.
Mass. Department of Public Utilities to Review Energy Delivery Rates After Complaints Over Skyrocketing Bills
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities has promised to renegotiate energy delivery rates with oil and gas companies after Mass. Governor Maura T. Healey ’92 and several state legislators penned letters decrying residents’ surging heating bills.
Cambridge To Halt Funding for Transition Wellness Center Shelter as American Rescue Plan Funds Run Out
The City of Cambridge plans to halt funding to the Transition Wellness Center Shelter in June — removing the shelter’s 58 beds as the city struggles to accommodate its unhoused population. The temporary shelter was originally intended to close in 2023.
State, Cambridge Officials Update Avian Flu Guidance
Amid a state-wide outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in wild and domestic birds, the Cambridge Department of Public Works has not seen an increase in dead wildlife.
Cambridge Biopharma Firm Sage Therapeutics Sues Partner Biogen After Buyout Offer
Cambridge-based biopharmaceutical company Sage Therapeutics filed a lawsuit against their partner, the biotechnology company Biogen, after rejecting their $469 million buy-out proposal late last month.
In ‘Landmark’ Vote, Cambridge Ends Single-Family Zoning
The Cambridge City Council voted 8-1 to approve a proposal eliminating single family zoning city-wide in a meeting Monday night, capping off over a year of laborious dealmaking between activist residents, experts, and councilors.
Cambridge Historical Commission Approves Chabad’s Demolition Plan
The Cambridge Historical Commission approved Harvard Chabad’s plan to demolish their 54-56 Banks St. property—a necessary step in their plans for expanding their building—in a Feb. 6 meeting.
Staff, Parents Ask for Clarity as CPS Transitions K-Lo Students to New Schools
While Cambridge Public Schools works to transition students from the Kennedy-Longfellow School, following a December vote to close the school, parents and staff are saying they need more agency and clarity over what happens next.
As Mass. Legislators Work to Ban Phones in Schools, CPS Students See Ups and Downs
As a bill prohibiting the use of cell phones in public schools is making its way through the Massachusetts state legislature, students at Cambridge Public Schools — where a similar policy was adopted last fall — raised concerns about the phone restrictions.
Here’s How Cambridge Residents Would Solve the Affordable Housing Crisis
The affordable housing crisis has plagued Cambridge for more than a decade. As councilors have failed to reach a consensus on how to address the issue, upzoning proposals consistently occupy Cambridge City council meetings week after week.
CPS Says Students Will Be 'Unaffected' by Trump Funding Cut for K-12 Schools
As the Trump Administration threatens to cut federal funding for school districts across the country, Cambridge Public School leaders assured parents that the district will maintain business as usual.
At Open House, Cambridge Maps Out Proposed Changes to Broadway Bike Lanes
After a proposal to construct separated bike lanes on Broadway drew criticism from residents who feared drastic parking reductions, the city of Cambridge held an open house on Tuesday to gather public feedback.
Serving Up Success: Two Cambridge Chefs Named Semifinalists for James Beard Award
Two Cambridge chefs got a taste of success after being named semifinalists for a James Beard award — one of the most prestigious honors the culinary industry has to offer.
Addressing Fears of ICE Raids, CPS Commits to Prioritizing Student Safety
As Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officers are conducting raids for undocumented immigrants across the country, officials on Beacon Hill and at Cambridge Public School are assuring families that they will defend students.
Cambridge Residents Hold Donation Drive to Address Homelessness
As the City of Cambridge works to meet the needs of its homeless population, private institutions — like Saint Peter School and the Harvard Square Churches Meal Program— are trying to fill in the gaps.
Chabad, Cambridge Board of Zoning Appeals Schedule Mediation Resolution Hearing
The long-running legal dispute between Harvard Chabad and the Cambridge Board of Zoning Appeal has entered a new phase as both parties prepare for an alternative dispute resolution hearing scheduled for Feb. 12.
School Committee Requires Firms to Demonstrate a History of Diversity for Superintendent Search
The Cambridge School Committee will prioritize hiring a firm with experience selecting candidates who mirror the racial and socioeconomic diversity of their districts as they search for the next CPS superintendent.
Residents Call for Increased Communication in City Meeting to Address Gun Violence
Cambridge Police Commissioner Christine A. Elow, Mayor E. Denise Simmons, and City Manager Yi-An Huang ’05 faced heated questions from residents over the Cambridge Police Department’s response to an unsolved fatal shooting in North Cambridge at a Tuesday night community meeting.
Hearing Date Set For Alleged Clients of Cambridge Brothel Network
Probable cause hearings for the 28 alleged customers of a high-end brothel network across Cambridge and Watertown have been scheduled for March — and will be open to the public.
Residents Criticize New Bike Lane Proposal on Broadway
The City of Cambridge unveiled its plan to add separated bike lanes on a portion of Broadway on Tuesday — and was immediately met with criticism from residents.
Eversource Breaks Ground on Largest Underground Electrical Substation in U.S.
Eversource, a New England based energy provider, broke ground in Kendall Square on Tuesday on what will be the largest underground electrical substation in the United States.
BioMed Realty Acquires Three New Buildings in Kendall Square
BioMed Realty, one of the biggest labspace owners in the Boston area, recently acquired 215 First St., 150 Second St. and 11 Hurley St. from competing lab giant Alexandria Real Estate Equities.
‘A Complicated Marriage’: Cambridge Calls on Harvard to Increase Optional PILOT Payments
The city of Cambridge called on Harvard to increase their optional municipal payments at a city council meeting Monday night — after failing to reach a new agreement with the University by the end-of-year deadline.
City Council Moves Forward with Multifamily Zoning Proposal, Despite Attempt to Amend
After dozens of Cambridge residents spoke in favor of preserving the city’s current multifamily zoning proposal, the Cambridge City Council voted to reject an amendment that would allow developers to build fewer stories without affordable housing units.