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Biden Pledged Massive Grants for Massachusetts Projects. Trump Might Not Follow Through.
Hundreds of millions of dollars in federal transportation grants for Massachusetts could be axed under President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration, according to former Mass. Secretary of Transportation Jim Aloisi.
With Tens of Millions At Stake, Allston Gears Up to Negotiate With Harvard
Allston is preparing for its high-stakes negotiations with Harvard for tens of millions of dollars in community benefits, as the University is set to release an initial draft of its second 10-year Institutional Master Plan.
State Asks Cambridge Residents to Minimize Water Use Amid ‘Critical’ Drought
State officials banned nonessential outdoor water uses and asked Cambridge residents to minimize all other water use after declaring a level three “critical” drought status for the northeast region of Massachusetts on Thursday.
Elizabeth Warren Glides to Victory, Returns to Senate for Third Term
Senator Elizabeth A. Warren (D-Mass.) cruised to reelection on Tuesday, according to the Associated Press, winning a third six-year term and roundly defeating her Republican opponent John Deaton in deep-blue Massachusetts.
Harvard Square Kiosk to Return as Visitor Center, Cultural Space
The City of Cambridge announced Thursday that the kiosk, an iconic Cambridge landmark which has languished under years of slow-moving renovations, will serve as a dual “community gathering space and information center” when it reopens in early 2025.
Resentment, Frustration Surface at Hearing on Stalled Allston Community Center
Dozens of Allston-Brighton residents and local leaders demanded action from Boston officials after years of confusion and delay on its promise to replace Allston-Brighton’s only community center at a Tuesday City Council hearing.