Cambridge is full of change. Some of the biggest changes have come from management firms that are buying and redeveloping whole sections of our neighborhoods. Some of these changes have been positive and some negative. It is important that change comes to us in an open, honest, and respectable manner. It is the city who is in charge of overseeing that process. It is the residents who must oversee our city officials. Does anyone want to share a story of the change process? Were you aware it was coming? Did you take part in the process? What was the result? I for one am happy to see some of the gorgeous buildings dotting the landscape of Kendall Square. One of the downsides has been a serious increase in noise, traffic, and pollution. What can the city do to make the process more transparent? How about larger, more descriptive signs that tip us off for zoning/variance hearings? What can the city do to redirect the new traffic from residential streets? What can residents do to ensure we are protected from continued overdevelopment? How can residents work more directly with management firms that respect the needs of our community? read more...

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This home is in East Cambridge. The owner has been able to make major expansions to this home without upset from neighbors. I won't mention his name or address. The owner hasn't made any efforts to cover this graffiti in four years. About a month ago I nicely offered the owner to help him cover the graffiti by giving him some extra paint I have. He did not take the offer. I later mentioned that the current condition is scaring would be buyers in the neighborhood. He feels the current condition is attracting buyers to the neighborhood because it is under construction. I feel all of this raises a question. Would people support a city ordinance that demands unoccupied properties in this condition be fined after a certain number of years? Shouldn't people who want to expand their properties at least do so in a reasonable and respectable manner? I certainly understand people’s rights to maintain their homes as they wish, but the city environment demands special considerations. It is time to pay attention to degrading projects in all of our neighborhoods.

What is it in winter?

What is it winter, that keeps me up all night?
Is it the silence, the ice glare,
or is it my appetite?

Why do I continue my life in these facilities?
Where the cold air whips my hair,
and raises utilities.

What is it winter, that keeps me up all night?
No sun, no fun,
just the call of the moonlight.
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