Newtowne Grille ends 56 years in Porter Square
Submitted by ruth on Sat, 03/19/2022 - 5:23pmNewtowne Grille ends 56 years in Porter Square; A new restaurant from Sugar & Spice is expected By Marc Levy Thursday, March 17, 2022 The Newtowne Grille, open in Porter Square since 1966, expects its last day to be Saturday. (Photo: Marc Levy) The Newtowne Grille, a staple of Porter Square back to 1966 famed for its broad menu, takeout window, cheap slices and pitchers, trivia nights and keno, closes permanently Saturday at 1945 Massachusetts Ave.
Save the Alewife Brook from sewage
Submitted by ruth on Sat, 03/12/2022 - 5:42pmMarch 13th Community Meeting – Save the Alewife Brook
PSNA meeting tonight with MassAveforAll
Submitted by ruth on Sat, 03/12/2022 - 5:16pmPSNA Meeting Thursday, March 17th Virtually. Bring your green (or otherwise) beer!
Hello neighbors!
Thursday, March 17th, 7-9 pm, we will talk about what else--safe bike lane construction, through and near Porter Square on Mass Ave.
We have now heard from the city about their plans for a Quick Build through the square.
This PSNA meeting is meant to make sure we all understand the sections of Mass Ave and the timelines in question. It is confusing.
Delay for bike lanes in PS accepted; Economic Impact Study
Submitted by ruth on Sat, 03/12/2022 - 5:07pmDelay for bike lanes in Porter Square is accepted; Economic impact study will account for Covid-19
By Marc Levy Tuesday, March 8, 2022
City government was in an unusual position Monday, as the city manager asked for City Council support to break the law and councillors responded in the affirmative – because a May 1 deadline to install quick-build separated bicycle lanes on Massachusetts Avenue through Porter Square can’t be achieved with the new levels of community engagement and parking mitigation demanded by the councillors.
City will miss cycling safety law’s May 1 deadline
Submitted by ruth on Sat, 03/12/2022 - 4:59pmCambridge Day City will miss cycling safety law’s May 1 deadline on changes to traffic through Porter Square area By Tom Meek and Marc Levy Saturday, March 5, 2022 A bicyclist rides south through Porter Square on Jan. 25. (Photo: Marc Levy) The city will miss its May 1 deadline to install quick-build separated bicycle lanes on Massachusetts Avenue through Porter Square, the city manager will tell the City Council on Monday.
Lechmere, Union Square T stops open March 21 as council reminds of Porter Square connection
Submitted by ruth on Sat, 03/12/2022 - 4:45pmYeah, Patty!
Proposal to allow less or no off-street parking moves to committee for a look at ramifications
Submitted by ruth on Sat, 03/12/2022 - 4:34pmSaturday, March 12, 2022
Cambridge Day
Community Meeting Tonight on Bike Lanes
Submitted by ruth on Thu, 03/03/2022 - 4:40pmCommunity Meeting - Thursday, March 3rd, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.