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Ordinance Committee Advances Upzoning Proposal to Full City Council

The Cambridge City Council’s Ordinance Committee voted Thursday to advance a proposal to eliminate single-family zoning across the city, leaving the measure just two votes of the full City Council away from passing.


Brighton Students, Parents Lament BPS Proposal To Close Mary Lyon High School

Boston Public Schools proposed closing the Mary Lyon Pilot High School at a virtual press conference last week, dealing a blow to parents and students who described the Brighton school as an anchor to the neighborhood and the many high-needs students who attend.

CPD Begins Body Camera Purchases as Residents Mark Anniversary of Faisal Killing

The City of Cambridge has begun the purchasing process for body-worn cameras as residents commemorate the two-year anniversary of the fatal police shooting of Sayed Faisal.

Brighton Students, Parents Lament BPS Proposal To Close Mary Lyon High School

Boston Public Schools proposed closing the Mary Lyon Pilot High School at a virtual press conference last week, dealing a blow to parents and students who described the Brighton school as an anchor to the neighborhood and the many high-needs students who attend.

21-Year-Old Man Dies After Shooting in North Cambridge

A 21-year-old man died after being shot multiple times in North Cambridge on Monday, the Cambridge Police Department said — the city’s second shooting of 2025.

One Year After Launch, Cambridge Preschool Program Reports 84% Satisfaction Rate

Nearly a year after its launch, the Cambridge Preschool Program boasts a high satisfaction rate among enrolled families — and applications continue to increase.

Cambridge Public Library Staff Sign New Contract After Year of Negotiations

The Cambridge Public Library Staff Association ratified a new three-year contract with the City of Cambridge on Wednesday after a year of bargaining, which had stalled for months over wage increases.

Harvard and MIT Urban Planning Experts Weigh In on Proposed Zoning Overhaul

A panel of Harvard and MIT Urban planning experts said Cambridge city leadership must include resident input when deliberating on upzoning legislation — but disagreed on the timeline.

CPS Expects $12 Million Budget Increase in Fiscal Year 2026, Driven by Staff Compensation

Cambridge Public Schools is set to increase its staff salaries and benefits expenditure by $10 million, according to a presentation on the 2026 fiscal year budget at a Jan. 7 School Committee meeting.