r/CambridgeMA

0:00 Introduction
0:26 To those of us who follow Cambridge politics you’re a familiar face, but can you tell us a little about your background: How did you first decide to run for office?
6:33 For such an important issue where we knew an attack was coming on our vulnerable residents, why did it take a year and a half for Beacon Hill to pass the Protect Act?
14:38 In the last election you faced an extremely tight race, winning by 42 votes. What, if anything, did you take from that experience? Did you make any changes in your approach to the office or how you communicate with your constituents?
20:36 In the past, you voted and spoke out against making committee votes public, but have now changed your mind and you voted for the new joint committee transparency rules that passed the house. Can you talk about what made you change your mind?
25:00 You’ve been asked about your employment with Berman Tabacco at the last debate, and The Harvard Crimson just published an article looking further into your work there. Why do you think this continues to be an issue, and what would you say to voters concerned about your outside responsibilities and how it impacts your job as their representative?
36:39 Thank you, Representative Decker for coming on the show. Don't forget to vote on Sept. 1st in the primary!

Video of CCTA Transparency forum featuring Rep Decker and Evan Mackay    • Cambridge’s 25th Middlesex House Candidate...  
#cambridgema #mapoli #Whatsthatabout

Thanks to everyone who's been reporting people parked in bike lanes in Cambridge on Bike Bureau and SeeClickFix. Ready for the next phase where we get insights from the data.

Tim was the greeter at our local CVS on white street in the porter sq shopping mall growing up. I remember him working there almost my whole life since we moved when I was 4, I’m 27 now! I was away for a few years, came back, and haven’t noticed him. People leave jobs for all sorts of reasons. But thank you Tim for brightening my day for many years! I hope he is ok

edit: Tim is back/ still working at cvs we think!

Honestly just kinda funny at this point.

CCC just wants Cambridge to stay the way it is. I wish they would just say that instead of making up all these absurd complaints.

If you really cared about fire safety, you would encourage as much new construction as possible as new construction is much more fire resistant.

Prior to WWII, Balloon framing was very popular, but it is no long used. One of the main reasons it is no longer used is because it is such a fire hazard. (yes, this can be fixed with blocking, but that was not required when these houses were built).

Hey all, I started a free meetup group a couple of months back called Creative Curious Camberville. It's a social group for local creative types. Crafters, book-lovers, ttrpg players, designers, writers, travelers, thrifters, artists, etc. all welcome.

You've probably heard the advice that the best way to make new friends is to pick up a hobby, but there's a lot of us who already have plenty of hobbies. Maybe they're not all the most social activities, or maybe you just don't want to carry the things you need for it, do the hobby you enjoy while others are watching, and focus on getting to know new people -- all at once. 😅

Our meetups aren't about doing specific hobbies; instead we gather like-minded folks to go together to free public festivals and arts-oriented events in the area -- walk & talk type hangouts in places where there's a lot of cool stuff to see and chat about and experience together. We've gone out to Harvard Art Museums @ Night, Cambridge Porchfest, Somerville Yart Sale, live music & BYO picnics, a vintage market street fair, and more.

I've posted an event here before, but we're about to hit 150 members 🎉 and I thought it was a good time to talk about the group as a whole and see if more Cambridge folks would like to join. Let's make friends while the sun is shining!

I'm not charging or making any money from this, just wanting to have a good outlet for us all to find cool people to hang out with and enjoy some of the awesome stuff the area has to offer, with enough curation (like-mindedness and localness) to the group that there's a better chance meetup connections can become real friendships (it's been happening for several regulars in the group; been great to hear).

Hope you'll join in, or let a friend know if this sounds like something they'd be into! Feel free to ask any questions in the comments. Cheers!

Recently moved to cambridge & just wondering what people do if they’re out of town with street parking overlapping with street sweeping!

I've spent my career working in technology, currently a Product Manager in Boston.

I'm 43. I still have the same fire burning in me and I'm ready to start over.

While I'm well versed in a lot of aspects of film making I have zero hours on set. How do I get started? How do I get even a meager paying job that results in dipping into savings to live.

I can afford to take courses or whatever, I just need to change every thing and be working as much as possible on movie/television sets as much as possible.

Any advice or suggestions on how to do this? Bonus if you have any ideas in Boston/Cambridge.

Appreciate it.

Hi, I have moved several times within Cambridge in the past 5 years. I just got keys to my new apartment and did a walk through with the landlord. I was very shocked to find that the apartment had not been cleaned at all between the last tenant and myself. I pointed out the amount of grease/grime on surfaces, clearly dusty walls and windows, and unwiped counters and my landlords response was “no one has ever had a problem with it before so you can pay for your own cleaner or move out.” I had no idea that it is not legally required for the landlord to clean between tenants. Now I am obviously kicking myself for not ensuring this prior to signing a lease, but I was just wondering whether this is a common experience? I have accepted that Cambridge rent is basically just crazy high at this point, but given that I will be paying this landlord over 40k in 12 months, I was shocked they were basically too cheap to pay a few hundred to have it cleaned. I purposely am paying double rent for half a month to have time to move my stuff but basically now we’re at a standstill where I can’t move anything in until I can find a last minute cleaner, and I will most likely be out an additional $300 😕

If you are moving in or moving out you should know your rights as they apply to your security deposit. So many landlords blatantly ignore the law and their failure to follow the law can result in any of the following; forfeit any right to withhold any of the deposit, force them to immediately return the deposit to you (at beginning of lease no need to wait to the end) and even award you triple damages and attorney fees.

For those moving in or renewing a lease you will be able to demand the return of your deposit thirty days after your lease is signed if landlord fails to put in escrow and supply account info (wouldn't do this if you want to renew next year : ) Also can demand return if they include clauses in lease that contradict the law.

AI generated:
Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186, Section 15B, landlords immediately forfeit the right to retain a security deposit if they fail to properly escrow funds, document damages with sworn statements, include illegal lease terms, or transfer deposits upon property sale. Mandatory triple damages are triggered when a landlord violates statutory obligations regarding escrow, property transfers, or fails to return the deposit within 30 days of lease termination. Read the full text of the statute at malegislature.gov.

I think sections 3,6, and 7 are most relevant.
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/mass-general-laws-c186-ss-15b

Anyone know what’s going on with 2nd st cafe in east Cambridge? They were on vacation until July 18 (sign on their door said) but they’ve been closed ever since. On Google Maps it says “temporarily closed.” Hoping they didn’t close!!

Hi all! I’m moving to east Cambridge at the end of the month, I’m really excited, but also nervous. I’m bringing my car and am looking for some help to understand what I am facing. I do not have off street parking so I’ll be doing street parking with the resident sticker. These are my questions, any advice or insight would be so appreciated.

1. I work in Dorchester about 20 minutes away by car, but I work kinda funky hours, meaning oftentimes I’ll be home after 5 PM. How tricky is that gonna be to find parking? I don’t mind walking a little bit.
2. I’ve heard there possibly are some lots in the area that residents can use, is that true or false?
3. Does anyone have general tips and tricks for parking in that area?

Thank you in advance!

EDIT: Wanted to clarify, unfortunately having a car is non negotiable for me. Dorchester is the main office I work in, but I will be traveling to different areas in the city for outreach. On top of that, the office is in lower Dorchester and would take roughly an hour and a half to commute to by public transit. Lastly, I am in a long distance relationship and there isn’t a lot of great transportation to the area my partner lives in. Just wanted to add that context, thank you for all your advice and support so far!

I decided to go insane this year and leave my stable corporate job at an evil tech company. Then I decided to go insane again and start my own company.

I'm on month two and I kept hearing building solo is a lonely world-well, it's pretty damn true it turns out.

So, curious if there are any others in a similar situation around Boston/Cambridge/Somerville? I was thinking about casual meet ups/coffee/"happy hour"/ etc.

About me: 40f, pre-seed pre-revenue, building in a niche space under the "child safety technology" umbrella, starting to slowly lose my mind as Claude is starting to become my bff and I just can't end up becoming the girl who is friends with an AI robot.

Obligatory "if there is a better sub for this, my bad, please point me there."

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Hey Cambridge Reddit!

If you know a youngster interested in playing ice hockey,Cambridge Youth Hockey (CYH) hosts the Bruins Academy Learn to Play at our Simoni Rink in East Cambridge. The program runs for 4 weeks @ 8 am starting on Saturday October 17th. The instruction is led by CYH coaches and is designed for 5-9 year olds who can skate some but are brand new to hockey.

Part of what makes it great is all registered kids receive a brand new full set of hockey equipment to get started. The Bruins arrange for a professional fitting so the kids have all they need on the first day and it's perfectly fit for safety and comfort.

Please use this link to register.

Kids who participate in this Bruins Learn to Play generally transition into our Instructional Hockey or Learn to Play for Girls that starts up in December. Hockey is a fun sport and a great way to stay active and social in the winter. Take a look at CambridgeYouthHockey.org for all our different programs.

Drew Motta,

President of Cambridge Youth Hockey (a 501(c)3 volunteer run non-profit)