City Council Holds Special Session on Loans and Hearings
The Boston City Council met in a half hour session approving loan transfers of 1350.16 in the Hospital Department and 1000 in Law Department plus 200 for Parks ERA project. A 226 Welfare Department gift faced Foley’s no vote. A MD C letter discussed temporary parkway use near Brookline and a possible playground at Magazine Beach. A hearing on the trackless trolley route between Harvard and Lechmere Squares via Cambridge Street was set for Sept 10, later amended to July 30.
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Taxation and spending critique for Cambridge budget
A Cambridge discussion urges residents to examine the current tax rate of 41.00 and municipal spending. The piece blames prolonged aggressive spending on banks homeowners and workers facing mortgage tax and job risk and asks if a halt in spending is possible. Special committees and local clubs are cited as organizers.
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Cambridge political chatter and staff notes from city pages
Eddie Martin remains active in Cambridge as part of the local Boston American staff and reconnects with old friends. Rumors swirl about new police and fire chiefs, vacancies on unpaid boards, a re election bid by Councillor Howe Coolidge Amee, and former Councillor Charles A Delaney possibly becoming Purchasing Agent with his job status to be decided by Labor Day.
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Cambridge
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Somerville
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Charles A. Delaney
Charlie
Shortest Cambridge School Committee Meeting Records
A special session on July 5 called by three members produced a record for brevity as only Mayor Russell attended until 12 PM when James Fitzgerald entered. The meeting adjourned after a motion by Fitzgerald, drawing later protest from John L Delaney and Jessie W Brooks who contended they were willing to attend.
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Russell A. Wood
James F. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
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Jessie W. Brooks
Hizzoner
Manhattan Market Posts Over 30 Percent Sales Gain
The Manhattan Market, a major Boston grocery center, reports a rise of more than 30 percent in sales versus last year. The article notes increased stocking of luxury foods and canned goods for vacations, signaling a hopeful economic trend amid cautious optimism.
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