Massachusetts gets musical this weekend
May 21, 2013 by Sarah
This coming weekend, the Boston Calling Music Festival will be making its debut in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The two-day event will showcase 18 different bands right in the heart of Boston at City Hall Plaza.
On Saturday, May 25, Bad Rabbits, The Shins, and [Read more]
Diverse showing descends near Cambridge
April 30, 2013 by Sarah
For another three weeks, an entertaining show will be on offer to those in the area looking for an evening or afternoon of entertainment – one defined by its advertisers as: [Read more]
Cambridge Nerd-Fest about to steam in
March 11, 2013 by James
Microsoft’s New England Research and Development Center, affectionately known as ‘NERD’, is a crucial segment of a permanent strategic venture, and it will host another enjoyable evening of self-tracking demonstrations, sharing thoughts and ideas, and showing [Read more]
Cambridge in overdrive
February 10, 2013 by Mark
Screenings of ‘Overdrive: The Films of Leos Carax’ will be held at Harvard Film Archive at 24 Quincy Street in Cambridge later this month. The director will be available in person at the Harvard Film Archive to [Read more]
Upcoming performance addresses “what if” scenarios
January 14, 2013 by Sarah
‘The Meeting’ a poignant and captivating piece, will be performed at the Multicultural Arts Center in Cambridge, MA this Friday, January 18.
In his play, scriptwriter Jeff Stetson conceives of [Read more]
City manager childhood dream for Rossi
December 12, 2012 by Sarah
Cambridge has not had a new city manager since 1981, but that will all change when Richard Rossi, former deputy city manager, will take over from veteran municipal manager Robert Healy as the next city manager.
The city council recently gave the nod to Rossi and granted him with a three-year contract. Rossi, who has dreamt of running the city since learning what a city manager does when he was a student in junior high school, was elated. He enthused:
“I thought, well wouldn’t that be cool, the ability to run the whole city, never dreaming that someday I would have that opportunity.
“I’m very much appreciative. I’m in awe. I will promise you hard work and good communication.”
With the new position comes the opportunity for business card printing by Cambridge print companies, not only for Rossi but for new staff he appoints and for new staff appointed by Council.
While city council appoints a city manager, they have little to do with actually managing municipal affairs. They do appoint office employees, the town clerk, and an auditor. It is the manager, however, that looks after hiring other staff, with the exception of the school superintendent. That position is chosen by the School Committee.
Outgoing manager Robert Healy made his retirement date of June 30, 2013 known to city council in the summer. A subcommittee was struck to find a successor, but promoting Rossi into the role seemed natural as he would provide continuity and stability.
HubSpot set to go viral
November 6, 2012 by Mark
Social media’s HubSpot has announced this week that it has found an extra $35m to grow its business.
Hubspot, an online firm based in [Read more]
Microsoft takes up new gig in Cambridge
October 9, 2012 by Mark
A new neighbor has arrived in Kendall Square. As of September 27, Microsoft is now part of the downtown landscape, having opened the Microsoft Technology Center in [Read more]
Unique doorways subject of fall fundraiser
September 5, 2012 by Mark
A local organization has found an innovative way to raise funds to pay for a new heating system at the museum.
The Auburn Historical Society, down the [Read more]
Cambridge to launch a bike share scheme
August 3, 2012 by Mark
Sidewalks in Cambridge may appear different from August 8, as bike racks are to be installed as part of an initiative to reduce the amount of car traffic. [Read more]
