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Cambridge Day
Published September 28Davis Square vendor market Small Mart bans AI art
Artists who sell goods there applaud the decision, made after a vendor was selling AI-produced art.
Police Log: Sept. 22-27; an accident, trees damaged, a neighbor dispute
The following is based on selected Arlington Police Department logs from Sept. 22 through Sept. 27. Excerpts from the Arlington Police Department log: Tuesday, Sept. 22 9:01 a.m. Accident. Officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident on Wildwood Avenue.…
Cambridge Day
Published 7 hours agoCity council recap: Policy orders on bike lanes, sex work return next week; MFHO amendments take baby step
Policy orders recommending the decriminalization of sex work and a pause on Huron Street bike lanes were both charter righted and will return for more discussion at the next meeting. The Community Development Department was asked to provide language and expected market impact for…
Cambridge Day
Published 11 hours agoThe CPL’s top 10 September reads
Check out the most popular books in Adult Fiction and Nonfiction this month at Cambridge Public Libraries.
Letter to the Editor: Vote YES for transparency in our legislature
"Right now, the House Speaker and Senate President control $5.4 million in extra pay, distributing stipends in ways that reward loyalty rather than public service."
Cambridge Day
Published 12 hours agoYoung adults in Mass. most likely to enter treatment for alcohol addiction
Dramatic drop in heroin admissions drives shift as fewer young adults are seeking care.
Cambridge Day
Published 13 hours agoMass. voters hold Trump, utilities most responsible for high energy costs, new poll finds
Though many actors are facing backlash, showing that voters understand that the issue is complex.
Watertown Walks in October to Focus on Transportation, Art & Fall Foliage
October will be filled with opportunities to get fit and learn about Watertown. The City’s Live Well Watertown program will sponsor walks focusing on transportation in the City, the City’s Health Department, art, and a stroll around Mount Auburn Cemetery. See details provided by…
Newton Police Department Offers Safe Exchange Zone
The Newton Police Department has a Safe Exchange Zone where residents can safely complete child custody exchanges and online purchases or sales.
Middle School Project’ Future to be Discussed at Special City Council Meeting
A City Council Meeting will be held Oct. 6 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss whether to proceed with the Watertown Middle School project. The public will be able to comment on the project. The City Council will hear a presentation, take public comment and vote on the Watertown Middle…
Select Board questions 3 applicants for 2 liquor licenses
One applicant may not be eligible to acquire license Three candidates competing for Arlington’s two new package store licenses faced questions about their businesses from the Select Board Monday night. The applicants , accompanied by their lawyers, each spoke about why they…
Here’s how MA voters are leaning on ballot questions
Poll shows voters on track to retain legal cannabis and 2024 gun law.