Central Square Sanitary Station Debate in Cambridge
Cambridge debates a sanitary station for Central Square under Massachusetts law. The drive, supported by the Central Square Business Men's Association, cites federal funds and traffic needs, while opponents fear shop disruption and location issues.
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Board of Health
Cambridge Board of Health
Russell
Central Square
Holmes Block
Boston Common
Lynch
Business Association
Elmer Bright
Holmes
Central City Building
Prospect
Norfolk Streets
McNamara elected City Council president after deadlock
In 1987 city politics start to heat up as Councillor Thomas McNamara becomes president of the City Council after 74 deadlock ballots. John W. Lyons narrowly missed beating him last election by about 260 votes amid Lyons Lynch activity. Elks Lodge plans Benny Drohan and Benny Wild performances while Bert Ryan and Russell Howard are to be honored.
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Tom McNamara
Thomas McNamara
John W. Lyons
Lyons
Lyons- Lynch
Bert Ryan
Russell Howard
Lodge of Elks
Benny Drohan
Benny Wild
Cambridge Lodge of Elks
Lynch
Police Department Short on Patrolmen Quota
With a 50 patrolman roster the department cannot meet expected service levels. Chief Leahy insists Safety Officer Patrick Shea be returned unless school officials cover his pay. Captain Ginty notes no replacements for departed officers since 1931 as patrol staffing remains low across stations.
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Leahy
The
Sentinel
Patrick Shea
Peeceess
William’ B. Ginty
Central Station
McNamara Elected 1937 Council President in Tight Vote
The City Council elected McNamara as president for the year after a brief 8 to 7 tally, with a courtesy vote for Delaney. McNamara thanked the council, pledging fair treatment for all, as figures show a $6.5 million tax anticipation and various department transfers. An additional $2,500 salary was approved for Assistant City Clerk Albert T. Doyle.
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Donovan
Albert T. Doyle
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Howie McClennan
Ase'n
Honey Bee Cafe
Cambridge
John J. McGill
the Sentinel
Ddliise
John J. Tobig Jr
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Chas. F. Hurley
Commonwealth Avenue
Police Dept
Ginty
Wyeth
Delaney
McNamara
Ben
Gibson
J. 2
Sullivan
Wyeth and Sennett
Pill
Burke
Thomas M. McNamara
W. Lyons
Pres. McNamara
Hamilton Liquors
Teowbridge Fkip
Rothskeller
HEG
U.S.P
T.off
UNION
Tuea
Dan
Popeye Cartoon
Joan Crawford
Jean Arthur
Joel McCrea
Manhattan
Ann Sothern
Gene Raymond
Kelly
Lew Ayres
Gail Patrick
Janu
Tarzan
Herrernd Square
Cambridgeport Savings Bank
East Cambridge
Cambridge Birest
North Avenue Savings Bank
Massachusetta Avenue
Manhattan Market
Massachusetts Avenue
OLD Upham
Canada
Mass. Ave
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