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    Lara
    • Apr 15, 2018

    Cambridge & Somerville consider drastic steps to address affordable housing

    If you are distressed with the state of democracy on a national level, I highly encourage you to delve into your local politics. It’s...
    Snow: Cambridge v. Somerville
    Lara
    • Jan 10, 2018

    Snow: Cambridge v. Somerville

    I’m not one to take sides — I really do love Cambridge & Somerville equally — but I have to say that when it comes to handling snow,...
    Taxes, taxes everywhere…
    Lara
    • Jan 12, 2017

    Taxes, taxes everywhere…

    The good news is that both Cambridge and Somerville once again lowered their tax rates for fiscal year 2017 while also increasing their...
    Fun & (Mostly) Free Outdoor Summer Entertainment
    Lara
    • Jun 27, 2013

    Fun & (Mostly) Free Outdoor Summer Entertainment

    Last weekend when it was so gorgeous out, I was looking for something to do *outside* and realized there’s no one place that lists all...
    Cambridge Residents: Is Your Home Up to Fire Safety Code?
    Lara
    • Aug 15, 2012

    Cambridge Residents: Is Your Home Up to Fire Safety Code?

    Last month, my condo association received the following letter from the City of Cambridge, notifying us that we were required to schedule...
    Lara
    • Jul 13, 2012

    HOW TO: Find a Rental in Cambridge or Somerville

    With September 1 looming in the not-so-distant future, I am beginning to field a lot of calls from friends, acquaintances and...
    Boiler Rebates Offered by Mass Save — Plan Ahead!
    Lara
    • Jun 3, 2012

    Boiler Rebates Offered by Mass Save — Plan Ahead!

    I know it’s June, and we’re all thinking about air conditioning, not heating, but if you’ve got an old boiler (from 1983 or older), it...
    Street Sweeping Resumes!
    Lara
    • Mar 25, 2012

    Street Sweeping Resumes!

    I’m sure that for most of us urban dwellers, *street sweeping* brings to mind seriously reduced available parking, last minute scrambles...
    Cambridge Affordable Housing Programs Info
    Lara
    • Feb 10, 2012

    Cambridge Affordable Housing Programs Info

    The City of Cambridge is sponsoring a series of information sessions on the city’s affordable housing programs — the next of which is...
    More Great Press for Kendall Square / Area Four Restaurants
    Lara
    • Feb 4, 2012

    More Great Press for Kendall Square / Area Four Restaurants

    Am making my way through all the great new restaurants in my neighborhood… Where to Eat in Boston in 2012: Success, Squared – How Kendall...
    Now That It Finally Feels Like Winter…
    Lara
    • Jan 15, 2012

    Now That It Finally Feels Like Winter…

    Just wanted to remind everyone that we are fortunate to now have TWO winter farmer’s markets. New this year, Cambridge’s Winter Farmer’s...
    Save $$$ on Your Energy Bills This Winter!
    Lara
    • Oct 21, 2011

    Save $$$ on Your Energy Bills This Winter!

    No one looks forward to the higher energy bills we New Englanders face every winter. But there is a way to bring those costs down: The...
    Public Health Alert: West Nile Virus Found in Local Mosquitos
    Lara
    • Sep 19, 2011

    Public Health Alert: West Nile Virus Found in Local Mosquitos

    For those of us who like to spend as much time as possible outside while the weather is still mild… be alert! Mosquitos with West Nile...
    If You're 40 or Older in Cambridge, You're a Rare Breed
    Lara
    • Sep 11, 2011

    If You're 40 or Older in Cambridge, You're a Rare Breed

    I received a Google alert this morning with some interesting demographic data for Cambridge — and if you’ve ever felt like the oldest...
    Are You Covered? What Homeowner's Insurance Will Pay For
    Lara
    • Sep 8, 2011

    Are You Covered? What Homeowner's Insurance Will Pay For

    Shortly after Hurricane Irene, real estate attorney Rich Vetstein put together a little summary on what types of damage are typically...
    Here She Comes! Get Ready for Irene
    Lara
    • Aug 26, 2011

    Here She Comes! Get Ready for Irene

    Sent the following email to my clients this morning and thought it might be useful to some of you others who haven’t yet experienced a...
    Lara
    • Jul 26, 2011

    Cambridge Recycling News

    Forwarded from the City of Cambridge… In this issue: Opt Out of Junk Mail, Phonebooks and More! Why No Electronics In My Recycling Bin?...
    Renters Beware: Cambridge Police Issue Warning on Craig's List Scams
    Lara
    • Jun 13, 2011

    Renters Beware: Cambridge Police Issue Warning on Craig's List Scams

    COMMUNTY INFO: CPD Warns Residents about Craigslist Rental Property Scams June 11, 2011 – The Cambridge Police Department Criminal...
    Cambridge Residents: Water Alert
    Lara
    • Apr 22, 2011

    Cambridge Residents: Water Alert

    Fire Hydrant Testing through mid June May Cause Water Discoloration Cambridge Water and Fire departments will be conducting annual fire...
    Street Sweeping v. Snow Parking Bans… Which is Worse?
    Lara
    • Apr 9, 2011

    Street Sweeping v. Snow Parking Bans… Which is Worse?

    Thought this was interesting… if you received one of the nearly 3,000 snow violation parking tickets this winter, you can take comfort in...
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