Government
Somerville Mayor presents 2027 budget amid layoffs fallout
Somerville Mayor Jake Wilson has unveiled his proposed budget for the 2027 fiscal year, a $394 million spending plan that aims to address the city’s estimated $5.4m financial shortfall while investing in core services, public schools, affordable housing and safer streets. Read more The Lorax comes to Cambridge City Council The plan features the largest […]
The Lorax comes to Cambridge City Council
Trees were at the root of City Council’s latest zoning debate, which at one point even saw “The Lorax” invoked. Read more Let them play: Ahern is strategic for our children and public health The Council voted unanimously to consider updates to its Tree Protection Ordinance, a set of city laws that govern how and […]
Cambridge police have to remove ShotSpotter. Officers aren’t happy
Two weeks ago, Cambridge City Council narrowly voted in favor of getting rid of ShotSpotter, a sensor system that records loud sounds that could be gunshots and alerts local police. The vote went against the recommendation of city manager Yi-An Huang and leadership at Cambridge Police Department (CPD), which said the technology has helped police […]
On the ballot 2026: Ewen-Campen and Gilligan-Corsetti vie for 27th Middlesex
In one of several rounds of musical chairs in the State House, representative Erika Uyterhoeven’s quest for the state Senate opened her seat representing the 27th Middlesex District. Read more On the ballot 2026: Ewen-Campen and Gilligan-Corsetti vie for 27th Middlesex Competing for her seat are Ben-Ewen Campen, councilor from Somerville’s Ward 3, and Olivia […]
On the ballot 2026: Ewen-Campen and Gilligan-Corsetti vie for 27th Middlesex
In one of several rounds of musical chairs in the State House, representative Erika Uyterhoeven’s quest for the state Senate opened her seat representing the 27th Middlesex District. Read more Cambridge housing does follow economic laws Competing for her seat are Ben-Ewen Campen, councilor from Somerville’s Ward 3, and Olivia Gilligan-Corsetti, a former political aide […]
Small businesses face 13% health insurance increase
Health insurers are once again asking small businesses to shoulder hefty premium hikes, tightening the vise of the affordability debate that’s consumed state government heading into election season. Read more Youth sports leaders: Ahern Field needs artificial turf Insurers collectively want to increase rates nearly 13 percent in 2027, which would be the second straight year […]
Somerville cuts jobs to close defict
Citing a $5.4 million projected budget shortfall for the next fiscal year, the City of Somerville announced on Friday it has cut 29 positions, comprising 13 existing staffers and 16 vacant openings. Laid-off employees will be placed on administrative leave through the end of June, according to the statement. Read more Clover Food Lab will […]
Higher parking fees on the way, and perhaps direct election of mayors
City Council appears to have settled on a fee structure for resident parking permits, for now. Read more Boosters ‘R Us and a serviceable space opera Starting next year, residents will pay $75 for an annual parking permit, up from $25, the cost since 2013. However, residents for whom $75 constitutes a financial hardship can […]
Residents ask tough questions at Memorial Drive debrief
About 50 community members braved a downpour to attend a “Community Debrief” on the May 11 shooting on Memorial Drive, which made national news and left the perpetrator and two victims hospitalized. Those gathered in the steamy Cambridge Community Center gym, about a 10-minute walk from the incident’s site, listened to local leaders before grilling […]
Cambridge councillors take a stand on Cuba but not foreign policy, mayoral election
Monday’s city council meeting saw a close vote in favor of asking the federal government to end its economic blockade of Cuba. But councillors disagreed on whether to offer future direction on United States foreign policy and delayed a vote on asking the electorate to consider changing how Cambridge elects mayors. Read more Films on […]