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Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1930

Page

1

Harvard Square Business Group Luncheon Fosters Ties

Harvard Square hosts a Cambridge Industrial Association noon luncheon with over 50 members from Kendall Square and Harvard Square. Joseph Motherwell outlines the goal of better citywide cooperation while Prof. Snyder discusses the current business outlook and gradual improvement expectations.

Harvard Square Cambridge Industrial Ass'n Rooms Pres Joseph Motherwell Industrial Ass'n Kendall Square Thomas F. Sullivan George E. Cole Cole Harvard “Coop Harvard University Joseph L. Snyder Harvard School of Business Administration

Special school committee meeting on budget called by three members

A special meeting of the school committee was convened at City Hall at the request of Mrs. Brooks, Mr. Hurley, and Mr. McGreenery to discuss the budget. The mayor questioned the need for a special session, noting a scheduled budget meeting the next day and a regular session soon. Hurley urged openness with $1.8 million at stake, while others debated the proper procedure. Continued on page 4.

Brooks Hurley McGreenery Russell Wood Ray FitzGerald Lynch

Freedom from Furnace Drudgery and Inefficiency

An advertisement advocates oil heating over coal, promoting the Waltham Oil Burner Corporation. It argues oil heat is cleaner and steadier, and that heating engineers should advise on the best method. The company promises an all New England made burner, easy installation, and courteous service from Waltham, Massachusetts.

Waltham Oil Burner Corporation High Street Parmenter Road Waltham New England Waltham Oil

City urged to curb waste Space open parking licenses

A plea asks the License Commission to stop issuing special licenses for waste Space open parking and revoke existing ones. The writer argues such spaces hurt public garages, delay real development, and urges owners to sell to productive developers. The call seeks stronger action and official support for tax paying garages.

License Commission

Zoning Board Hearing on Harvard Theatre Addition and Gas Station

The Board of Appeal met in the City Council Chamber due to crowding and opened with a private conference on Harvard Theatre's plan to add a cabin for air. A hearing followed on the Boston El gas station at 972 Memorial Drive in an E-2 zone, with Attorney Sullivan advocating an exemption and others opposing or qualifying the request.

Board of Appeal City Hall Boston E. H. Farrell Memorial Drive Timothy D. Sullivan Dept. of Public Utilities Roxbury Council R. Allison St. John the Evangelist Society Emory Harvard College Melville F. Weston Sec’y Planning Board Jeremiah F. Downey

Cambridge Council Shame Sparks Public Outcry Over City Affairs

Cambridge public opinion roars against the City Council over the mayoral tercentenary committee episode. Councillor Delaney’s audacious motion is blamed for triggering a nationwide reputational hit and calls for protest rather than reconsideration. The piece also notes concerns about contract labor, traffic policy ideas from Supt Harrington, and water supply worries amid potential emergency borrowing. The License Commission denies a store license to a non citizen applicant after review by Chairman Quinn and fellow members.

Cambridge Delaney

Sisters Re Unite After Estrangement At Footwear Store

A city column notes the reunion of Style and Comfort in a Boston shop visit to T. E. Moseley Co. at 89 West St. The piece praises knowledgeable clerks, sensible prices, and foot friendly Footsaver Shoes inspiring a refined spring shoe experience.

Sister Comfort T. E. Moseley Co West St Boston Comfort Fort

Delaney Humorist Sparks City Council Action At Meeting

City council members reacting to Councillor Delaney moved to refer the mayor's 100 citizen committee for the Cambridge 300th anniversary to the engineering committee. The session also approved street construction funds, debated labor use, and set hearings on building and zoning changes.

Delaney Cambridge Pres. Stokes Messrs Gibson O'Connor Coady Shea Leahy Crowley

City Hall Lunch Room Proposed for Public Use

A suggested lunch room in the City Hall basement aims at serving the public. Report notes some would gain meals while others seek a free lunch when His Honor is not watching.

City Hall

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