All: As a lifelong feminist, I am indebted to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. That she profoundly affected our country is an understatement. I heard her speak at Radcliffe Day several years ago and was amazed at her energy and whip-smart retorts and deep compassion – which were clear even from a podium in a tent …
Reflecting on our charter, need for change….and please save water! Read More »
Trying to take advantage of the last days of summer! All: I want to lead with hope, and yet this week brought scenes of wreckage from West Coast fires and floods in the south. Smoke from those fires fill our own skies. I have a sister who lives in Portland Oregon and one who lives …
Council updates – charter review, manager contract, outdoor dining, and more Read More »
At the September 14 City Council meeting the AHO was passed to a second reading (all policies get voted twice) by a vote of 7-2. I was a NO vote along with Councillor Dennis Carlone. Below are my reasons (in abbreviated form, since I have reams of information and research on the topic) for voting …
Councillor Nolan’s Statement on the 9/14 AHO Vote Read More »
The roof deck at Daedalus in Harvard Square is a beautiful place to grab a socially distanced meal – keep buying local! “No matter what, we always have the power to choose hope over despair, engagement over apathy, kindness over indifference, love over hate.”— Cory Booker All, Dates matter. Today is 9-11, an anniversary that will …
Council Updates – first meeting after summer recess! Read More »
I voted early last week! All: The state primary for statewide offices is TOMORROW, September 1. The election will almost certainly determine who will be the next US Senator since our state will likely elect in November whoever wins the Democratic primary. Also, several state representative races will be decided in the primary, and the …
Early voting at the Fresh Pond water treatment plant! All: Happy summer – still a few weeks before Labor Day. There are many people hurting from this pandemic – if you are doing ok, I encourage you to reach out to help those in need. The Volunteer Clearinghouse in Cambridge has a GREAT project to …
Council updates: AHO, cyclist safety, early voting, schools Read More »
All: We’re two-thirds through the summer, and hopefully fully through heat waves. As for the pandemic – our city is doing incredibly well in the statistics used to measure progress fighting the coronavirus. Massachusetts and Middlesex county are also doing well – but Cambridge numbers are much better than the state. So far, we have flattened …
All: It’s another sweltering summer day. Another day when we should SHAVE THE PEAK, meaning use as little electricity as possible from 3 – 7 pm. Otherwise, if demand is so great that every possible source of electricity has to be used – some New England electricity gets generated by coal – which defeats the purpose of …
Council Updates – Despite the heat we continue to meet! Read More »
All: Another hot summer day. Another day of pandemic. Another day of wonder. I did get away to a beach in South Dartmouth Massachusetts recently (pictured) – highly recommended – when Walden Pond fills up by 8 am, try going a bit further afield. And despite limited parking, many state beaches are available especially if …
August Updates: Stay masked up and keep sending your input! Read More »
Starlight Square coming in August – a parking lot in Central transformed into an outdoor community space. An amazing idea that I hope we replicate (Image courtesy of Central Square BID) All, The one official meeting during the summer is tomorrow – Monday, and the agenda is quite long with many items of note. I …
Summer Deluge – of policy orders, reports, and ongoing work Read More »
