Massachusetts State Legislature
Rain, first day of school, moving day …who’s actually voting in the primary?
For a State House candidate, primary day began the way it does for many in Cambridge and Somerville: Dunkin’ at dawn. Read more School Committee to consider ICE regulations, 158 Spring Street, tech use As Olivia Gilligan-Corsetti was picking up her iced coffee at the location on Highland Ave, she spotted a familiar face: her […]
A primary primer for the competitive races in Cambridge and Somerville
With just days until the democratic primary election Sept. 1, voters in Cambridge and Somerville have quite a few options when it comes to who they choose to represent them in the legislature. Read more State Senate Candidates Square Off Over Myriad Issues Cambridge Day has pulled from its reporting during the primary campaign as […]
State Senate Candidates Square Off Over Myriad Issues
The two Democratic candidates for state Senate went head-to-head Thursday afternoon at a virtual debate hosted by the Charles River Regional Chamber of Commerce. Read more Union members in Cambridge to begin school year under expired contracts Though questions focused partly on Watertown, Sen. William Brownsberger and challenger Daniel Lander also addressed support for small […]
Campaign 2026: Rogers, Gangully talk legislative priorities
In the 24th Middlesex District race for state senate, incumbent David Rogers is facing opponent Nomita Ganguly, his first challenger in six years. This district includes Cambridge in Ward 11, precincts 1 & 3, all of Belmont, and parts of Arlington. Read more UnRulyArt helps autistic kids express themselves Rogers, who has served as the […]
Megadebate convenes nine candidates for state offices
For three hours Saturday evening, candidates for three state offices made their pitches to voters in the auditorium at Somerville High School. Subjects spanned social services, finances, experience and more. Read more Azeem appeals for help for father-in-law The debates featured the candidates for the House’s 34th and 27th Middlesex Districts and the Senate’s 2nd […]
Campaign 2026: With six weeks to go, a roundup of candidate fundraising
If dollars were votes, state Senator Will Brownsberger would be cruising to re-election, Burhan Azeem would be in the driver’s seat for entering the state Senate, state Representative Marjorie Decker would likely be re-elected, while state Rep. Mike Connolly’s race would be too close to call. Read more Events in Cambridge and Somerville: NICE, a […]
Is Beacon Hill thinking about nixing single-family zoning?
If the Senate has its way, single-family zoning in Massachusetts may soon find its days numbered. Read more Campaign 2026: Mbah, Oates and Ruseau vie to replace Barber Two years after a sweeping housing bond bill declared small accessory dwelling units could be built in any single-family district, the state Senate wants to double down […]
Campaign 2026: Mbah, Oates and Ruseau vie to replace Barber
As state Representative Christine Barber competes in a five-way race for an open state Senate seat, three hopefuls seek to take her role representing the 34th Middlesex District. Read more Somerville mayor says Theatre needs to be part of Davis Square’s future The district covers parts of Somerville and Medford. Barber was elected to the […]
Marjorie Decker and Evan MacKay defend positions in final House Rep debate
The final debate between state Rep. Marjorie Decker and Evan MacKay drew a capacity crowd to Street Theory Collective on Tuesday night in Central Square, with close to 150 people gathered in the art gallery among prints and installations. Read more Summer farmers markets are in full swing Affordability and economic revitalization were significant themes […]
Meet the candidates: Brownsberger and Lander emphasize similar issues, different approaches
Will Brownsberger is one of the most powerful politicians on Beacon Hill. Daniel Lander had never run for office before deciding to challenge Brownsberger, who was elected to the state Senate in 2014 after six years in the House. Read more ShotSpotter was unlikely to pick up July 4 gunfire Both are campaigning on the […]