Letters
A young voter praises Markey
Disclaimer: Cambridge Day does not endorse candidates or positions. Views expressed in this column are those of the writer. Read more In “Rhinoceros,” whether to run with the herd is the question As highschoolers, we are often fed empty promises from leaders regarding climate change. Overworked phrases noting “commitment to the youth and their future” […]
To improve fire safety, Cambridge must build more multifamily housing
Disclaimer: Cambridge Day does not endorse candidates or positions. Views expressed in this column are those of the writer. Read more Foul play not suspected in Fresh Pond case Fire safety has made incredible strides in the years since most Cambridge homes were built. New multifamily buildings in Cambridge follow the extremely high standards required […]
Markey is the better leader for AI civil rights in Cambridge and the country
Disclaimer: Cambridge Day does not endorse candidates or positions. Views expressed in this column are those of the writer. Read more All-in-one vintage store, coffee shop, and DVD rental opens in Somerville As founder of The Loop Lab, a Massachusetts nonprofit preparing young people for careers in technology and media, I write in strong support […]
Cambridge needs to update its fire codes to keep up with zoning changes
Cambridge Day does not endorse candidates or positions. Views expressed in this column are those of the writer. Read more How to get affordable housing built in Cambridge and Mass A two-alarm fire at a three-family house on Roberts Road on Thursday offers Cambridge a sobering reason to examine an issue that received surprisingly little […]
How to get affordable housing built in Cambridge and Mass
Cambridge Day does not endorse candidates or positions. Views expressed in this column are those of the writer. Read more Clamoring for summer fare at Möeca The rent is too high. People who grew up in our community keep getting priced out. For young families, it feels impossible to plan for a future here in […]
Why I am volunteering for Nomita Ganguly
Cambridge Day does not endorse candidates or positions. Views expressed in this column are those of the writer. Read more Can an app get rid of parked cars in bike lanes? To the editor: I have lived in North Cambridge, in the 24th Middlesex district, for more than 25 years. I am excited that this […]
Mixing courage and politics
Cambridge Day does not endorse candidates or positions. Views expressed in this column are those of the writer. Read more When Washington fought for the British As America marks its 250th birthday, it is worth remembering how often this nation has been shaped by those who first served it in uniform. George Washington led us […]
The Hyatt is a labor landmark, too
There’s no question that the Hyatt Regency is a visual and architectural landmark in Cambridge. On its 50th birthday, we should celebrate its significance to landmark labor struggles, too. Read more City recommends changes to multifamily housing ordinance Opened to coincide with the 1976 bicentennial, Graham Gund’s “brick ziggurat” won immediate praise from Boston Globe […]
Public comment shouldn’t be cut short
Last week, the Cambridge City Council adopted new Rules that will further limit public participation at Council meetings. That is exactly backwards. Read more CRLS girls ultimate frisbee off to nationals this weekend One of the most common frustrations expressed since the Multifamily Housing Zoning Ordinance was adopted is that residents feel their concerns are […]
Lack of EV charger installations shameful
Massachusetts hasn’t managed to deploy ANY chargers through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program in four years even though the funding is available. Jordan Wolman’s summary (Massachusetts’s slow adoption of EV chargers through federal program is ‘mystifying’ to transit advocates, June 4) is helpful, but the lack of information from the state is astounding. […]