You can now estimate with great detail the solar electric potential of any roof in Cambridge, MA by just typing in an address on a webpage, the Cambridge Solar Tool (http://cambridgema.gov/solar). For instance, the double triple decker … [Read more...]
Eating the City and Town: Todmorden and Beyond
http://video.ted.com/talk/stream/2012S/Blank/PamWarhurst_2012S-320k.mp4 A few months ago, some people in Cambridge, MA were inspired by the example of Todmorden in the UK between Leeds and Manchester, a town that decided to grow as much … [Read more...]
Integrated Urban Agricultural Systems
On Monday January 30th, the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) held a public meeting at Suffolk University, halfway between the State House and City Hall, to change the Boston zoning laws to allow for agriculture throughout the city, … [Read more...]
In It Together–The First-Ever Joint Meeting of Boston and Cambridge City Councils TODAY!
This hurts not only Boston, not only Cambridge, but the entire metropolitan region. Likewise, we must work together to face these challenges. The work of Harvard Business School Professor Michael Porter on Regional Economic Clusters … [Read more...]
Resolved: Israel Is A Rogue State
This is a war of ideals, and the other speakers here tonight are rightfully, idealists. I'm not. I'm a realist. I'm here to win. I have a single goal this evening - to have at least a plurality of you walk out of the 'Aye' door. I face a … [Read more...]
Everett Absentee Voter Fraud
Five articles in 3 YEARS???? WOW!!! Where are the elected officials that should be investigating this? … [Read more...]
Cambridge Ward 6 Endorsements for Sept 14 primary
The Cambridge Ward 6 Democratic Committee has announced its endorsements for the September 14, 2010 Democratic primary and the November 2 general election. The committee's endorsement meeting held on September 2 issued unanimous … [Read more...]
Grateful for Jarrett Barrios endorsement
Last week, our campaign was humbled and honored to earn the support and endorsement of former State Senator Jarrett Barrios. I'll post more on this later, but I wanted you to hear what he had to say about this campaign for state senate - … [Read more...]
Cambridge, MA Supports the DREAM Act – Where Is Scott Brown?
To watch the other speeches that were delivered that day, including by two members of the Student Immigrant Movement, go to The Bean Media.The community where I live is now about as pro-DREAM Act as it's going to get. All we need is … [Read more...]
Weatherization Barnraising Results
Here's the announcement and work plan that HEET sent out before the event: Weatherization Barnraising Saturday, June 26th 12:30-5:00 p.m. Attic air-sealing Saturday, June 19th 9-2 Cambridge YWCA Emergency Family Shelter 3 Bigelow Street, … [Read more...]