Cambridge & Somerville consider drastic steps to address affordable housing
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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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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?...
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...
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...
Lara
- Apr 8, 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...