Three Cambridge, Massachusetts obituary notices were published this week: Groff, Peter F.; Hamilton, Margaret E., 90; and Puras, Marian J., 86. Hamilton died September 30 and Puras died September 30 as well, both with arrangements through Keefe Funeral Homes of Cambridge, the lead funer…
Cambridge recorded 15 property transfers between Sept. 4 and Oct. 3, with nine carrying a recorded price ranging from $619,900 to $2,760,000 and a median of $725,000. The month's top sale was 12 Walker St., which sold for $2.76 million to the President and Fellows of Harvard College. Two streets,
Housing panel weighs taller buildings in Central Square to save arts venues. From our own coverage: Housing panel weighs height bonuses to save arts space. Also in today's brief (13 items): McGovern launches 13th Winter Warmth Drive; City preps response to SNAP, MassHealth cuts; Cambrid…
The committees held a hearing on a zoning framework to link housing with cultural-space preservation but took no vote.
Zealand Pharma celebrates opening of new research hub in Cambridge with ribbon-cutting ceremony. Also in today's brief (9 items): Zealand Pharma opens new research hub in Cambridge; Preschool program applications open for 2027-28 year; Cambridge Office for Tourism names new director; Li…
Cambridge City Council adopts fiscal 2027 tax rate as commercial revenue growth slows and bills diverge by neighborhood. From our own coverage: Council takes up FY27 tax rate, home exemption. Also in today's brief (12 items): Resident parking permit fee to triple by 2027; DEP fines Camb…
Cambridge Council adopts FY27 tax rate and a 30% homeowner exemption amid a softening commercial base.
AI startup Blitzy signs one of the region's largest Cambridge office leases. From our own coverage: 16 property transfers recorded in Cambridge this week. Also in today's brief (8 items): CDOT launches new Intersection Safety Program website; Fiddlehead plays surprise set at Alewife Sta…
Cambridge Recreation, part of the city's Department of Human Service Programs, posted a notice this week announcing registration for its Fall Youth Basketball Leagues. The announcement appears on the department's recreation news page alongside its standing programs, including basketball…
Cambridge recorded 16 property transfers between Aug. 28 and Sept. 26, with eight sales carrying a posted price so far, ranging from $550,000 to $2,405,000 and a median of $971,250. The top sale was a $2,405,000 condo at 54 Sacramento St Unit 2. Rindge Avenue and Museum Way each saw two sales, and