environment
Charles River Task Force in full feedback mode
The Charles River Task Force is in the late stages of drafting a report on how state departments engage and communicate with local residents, particularly underrepresented communities, in the area between the Longfellow and Eliot bridges. Read more Council drops ShotSpotter in close vote Gaps in communications between state departments and local communities have been […]
A new walking trail steps us through our urban wilds
Cambridge and Somerville are part of a new urban trail that roams more than 80 miles around the perimeter of Boston, which debuted Tuesday, May 12. Read more Secret Salmon Burger at Henrietta’s Table The trail is the brainchild of Miles Howard, an avid hiker and writer, who wanted to connect towns and people across […]
Horrid Zale moths aren’t so horrible
One of my favorite Zale moths is the Horrid Zale moth, worthy of note for its name alone. If you have only ever read about Zale moths, including now, you are probably mispronouncing the name. You might think zale rhymes with tale, but it is actually a two-syllable word that rhymes with ballet, pronounced zah-lay. […]