Red Line shuttle trips top 70 minutes

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Red Line shuttle commutes stretch to 70+ minutes

With Red Line trains north of Park Street halted through July 30 for what the MBTA calls critical infrastructure work, riders say the Alewife-to-Park Street shuttle trip now takes over an hour. The MBTA advises budgeting at least 70 extra minutes. Trips that once took under 20 minutes have stretched past two hours for some commuters.

Boston Globe

Cambridge Council to reconsider ShotSpotter after fatal shooting

The City Council will revisit reinstating the ShotSpotter gunfire-detection system at meetings running July 27-Aug. 3, following a recent fatal shooting.

Cambridge | Somerville Independent

CPA Committee holds virtual hearing on FY27 funding

Cambridge's Community Preservation Act Committee holds a virtual public hearing tonight, July 27 at 5:30 p.m., to gather resident input on allocating FY27 funds among affordable housing, open space and historic preservation.

City of Cambridge

UK House Speaker Hoyle visits Harvard's Magna Carta

British Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle visited Harvard Law School Library to view its original 1300 Magna Carta during a diplomatic trip celebrating democratic heritage.

Cambridge Day

Belmont middle school teacher arraigned on CSAM charges

Belmont Middle School technology teacher Leon Dyer was arraigned in Cambridge District Court today on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material after his weekend arrest.

The Belmontonian

CRA opens bidding for Inman Square retail spaces

The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority's deadline for small businesses to submit proposals for retail units at 1175 Cambridge Street is today, July 27 at 4 p.m., with a virtual bid opening this evening.

Cambridge Redevelopment Authority

Bachata Mondays social dance returns to Havana Club

Havana Club in Central Square hosts its 'Bachata Mondays' dance social tonight starting at 8 p.m., with beginner and intermediate lessons followed by social dancing.

Havana Club

Boston Police seek missing teen with ties to Cambridge

Boston Police are asking for help locating 17-year-old Sy'Rai Avery, who went missing Thursday, July 23, and has ties to Cambridge.

Boston Police Department

Cambridge Retirement Board seeks legal services proposals

Law firms offering portfolio monitoring and securities litigation services to the $2.1 billion Cambridge Retirement System must submit proposals by today, July 27 at 5 p.m.

Cambridge Retirement Board

FAB26 digital fabrication conference kicks off in Cambridge

The FAB26 technosocial conference began in Greater Boston today, featuring panels on digital fabrication, technology and innovation at local campuses.

FAB26 Boston

MBTA proposes bus network changes for Boston Ave corridor

The MBTA holds a public meeting Thursday, July 30, at Medford City Hall on proposed changes to routes 67, 80, 94, 96 and 350 serving Medford, Cambridge, Somerville and Arlington.

Cambridge | Somerville Independent