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Cambridge Planning Board unanimously approves special permit for Winter Street residential building

CAMBRIDGE -- June 16, 2026, Cambridge Planning Board approves six-story, 23-unit residential building at 8 Winter Street in unanimous vote. The board voted 6-0 Tuesday to grant a special permit to developer Saeed Jaffrey for a transit-oriented building at the corner of Third Street and Monsignor O&

Cambridge Ordinance Committee Recesses Without Vote on Active-Use Zoning for Two Corridors

CAMBRIDGE -- June 16, 2026, Cambridge Ordinance Committee recesses without a vote on two active-use zoning petitions covering North Mass Ave and Cambridge Street. Chair Marc McGovern convened the June 16 hearing on proposals that would require active ground-floor uses in buildings above four stories along North Mass Ave

Cambridge Elevated to Critical Drought as 106 Affordable Homes Open at 52 New Street

Cambridge jumped to Level 3 Critical Drought Tuesday while simultaneously celebrating 106 new affordable homes at 52 New Street. The Commonwealth's upgrade from Level 2 Significant puts the entire region on notice for potential conservation measures as summer heat intensifies. City lead…

Cambridge Elevated to Critical Drought as 106 Affordable Homes Open on New Street

Cambridge hit Level 3 Critical Drought status while simultaneously opening 106 new affordable apartments. The state's upgrade from Level 2 Significant Drought puts the city and Northeast region at the most severe drought classification yet, likely triggering conservation guidance in the…

Cambridge Hits Critical Drought Level; 106 Affordable Homes Open at 52 New Street

Cambridge entered summer Sunday under a Level 3 — Critical Drought declaration and a housing milestone: the Commonwealth upgraded the region from Significant to Critical Drought status last week, while city leaders and Just A Start cut the ribbon on 106 new affordable homes at 52 New St…