r/CambridgeMA 7h ago

News Cambridge passed one of the most ambitious housing reforms in the US. Now comes the construction, and the backlash.

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r/CambridgeMA 23h ago

Truck stuck on Rindge Ave trying to turn from Clifton St

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r/CambridgeMA 7h ago

Housing City Councilor deals with a development next to her own home.

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It’s an interesting position to call a 2 Family that sold well over $2,000,000 affordable..

Is there actually a way to satisfy the councilor in terms of proposing more housing? Unless you’re leaving things how they were on the outside of a structure, it seems anything bigger is bad to councilor Zusy.

If she were to make real headway slowing new development in Cambridge. Councilor Zusy along with everyone else that has owned in Cambridge for decades, stand to benefit from stopping development. Leaving others working hard to live in the area to fight over what few homes remain.


r/CambridgeMA 5h ago

Discussion Flock Camera Spotted on Temple Street

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Hi all, not sure if this is allowed here, but I felt like this is important for people in the community to know. I spotted a flock camera today on my break while walking on Temple Street near central square. I haven’t seen any in Cambridge before today, but this one isn’t on the Deflock website map so it must be pretty new.


r/CambridgeMA 22h ago

I have your (Alewife) CVS photo disc

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If you got film developed at the Alewife CVS recently, I got the wrong disc with mine. If you recognize this photo, DM me and I'll send you the files.


r/CambridgeMA 23h ago

Recommendations Looking to learn to swim and ride a bike (again)

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Any low cost or free lessons I should be aware of? Thank you so much to anyone who helps. I'm trying to rebuild my life again after DV. I have gained a ton of weight and I'm looking to do something about it while retaining skills I once found freeing.


r/CambridgeMA 10h ago

Discussion Good Brunch in Porter?

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Hello Reddit of Cambridge

Just moved to the Porter Square area and was looking for good breakfast / brunch recommendations!

If they have alcohol that would be preferred but also looking for quick bites down the road!


r/CambridgeMA 4h ago

Exchange what you’re good at, for what you need

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Something on your to-do list you haven't gotten to?

What if a networking event could actually knock it off your list?

“Hi, I’m Henna, and I’m a yoga instructor. I could use help with my website”. That’s the whole introduction needed at our first Givvy meetup.

Join Givvy’s first meetup at Aeronaut Brewing on Aug 26 at 530pm.

https://luma.com/861nk7kg


r/CambridgeMA 17h ago

Food Enjoy the Rats at Eastern Edge

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Just waiting for a Red Line shuttle at Kendall in front of Eastern Edge and saw about 4 or 5 rats running around the floor. Used to eat there a lot but no more


r/CambridgeMA 1h ago

Recommendations Best ISP near Mount Auburn Hospital?

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Will be moving to the area near Mt. Auburn hospital soon and wondering who we should set up our internet with. Only need internet (no phone) and needs to be fast and reliable as we both work from home. TIA!


r/CambridgeMA 18h ago

Looking for 1 B1B

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Hello All,

I am moving from NJ to Boston for work. My office is in Kendall Square. I am looking for apartments ( new construction - not necessary ) My budget is $2500 for rent. Any suggestions. I am okay with places 15-20 mins away from Kendall square.

Any suggestions specifically in these areas? : Everett, Somerville, Allston.

Seems prices are reasonable. Please correct me if I am wrong. Still figuring out


r/CambridgeMA 6h ago

Discussion Looking for off-campus student-style housing for the Fall, any advice?

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A friend and I are looking for Fall term (september-december) housing off campus this year. Whereabouts should we be looking? (websites, housing groups, etc) Any advice appreciated.


r/CambridgeMA 5h ago

Housing Need some advice on a lease/parking situation (Boston/Cambridge area).

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When I moved in, my lease was supposed to include parking in an indoor garage for myself and my roommate. At the time, they didn't actually have enough spots to give me what I was owed, so they gave me one spot in an outdoor adjacent garage for free as a workaround. I don’t think this was officially in the lease, I think it was just off the record since the outdoor garage isn’t even owned by my apartment.

Later I was supposed to move into their indoor garage, but they gave me the wrong spot there, so I moved back to the outdoor spot I'd already had. That same outdoor spot is now what they're calling "the free one," even though the whole thing started because of their own shortage and mix-up, not anything I asked for outside my lease.

Now they want to start charging me $265/month for it. When I pushed back and asked about the original terms, they just asked me where I've been parking, instead of addressing the actual history.

I got laid off a couple months ago and I'm on unemployment plus working part time right now, so this extra charge would really hurt. I'm not trying to get something for nothing, I just don't think it's fair that their own mistakes are turning into a bill for me.

Has anyone dealt with a corporate management company doing something like this? Any advice on how to push back effectively, or is this just a losing battle since I don't have it in writing? Trying to figure out my best next move. 😅

This is really humbling but I just can’t afford that extra expense right now.

Thanks in advance.


r/CambridgeMA 18h ago

3 BR in Brighton, Oak Square Heat Included for September 1 $3,200

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r/CambridgeMA 23h ago

missed connection east cambridge

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we made eye contact after I walked up to the bus stop at cambridge st & third st. I was soaking wet in my green tee and jeans after the crazy rain and I returned your smile :)

we sat down next to each other on the bus and played a bit of eye tag but never said anything to each other. I didn't want to disturb you with your headphones on, but I liked the stickers you had on them. you had an orange sweatshirt and baggy capri jeans, and you made a phone call about trying to find some colorful ties (that sounds fun)


r/CambridgeMA 10h ago

Selling BTS Arirang Tour Concert Tickets - FOXBOROUGH (Boston - Gillette Stadium) - FACE VALUE - August 5 & 6 (they honestly have the best concerts, take a chance with them, search Arirang BTS tour on YouTube to get a glimpse ✨ I’ll be there both days just have extra tickets that were for friends)

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