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Top Cambridge news: Hands-free driving law in effect this weekend; city cuts trash by 30%; more

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Published on February 20, 2020
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Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Cambridge.

Illegal immigrants in Cambridge won’t be arrested for unlicensed driving

Illegal immigrants driving without a license will be issued a summons instead of getting arrested, in an effort to sidestep federal authorities, a new Cambridge ordinance orders.

Read the full story on Boston Herald.

Cambridge police issue announcement ahead of hands-free driving law going in effect this weekend

Cambridge police released a public service announcement about driving with electronic devices as a new hands-free law is set to go into effect in Massachusetts on Sunday.

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

Cambridge achieves garbage reduction goal early, reduces trash by 30%

The City of Cambridge reduced its trash by 30% — or 7.2 pounds per week per household — from 2008 to 2019, according to a statement released by the Department of Public Works on Friday.

Read the full story on The Harvard Crimson.

Maintaining history in modern eateries

For dinner outside the city, Harvard Square’s Alden and Harlow has a new upstairs neighbor, Longfellow Bar, where classic burgers are served with a twist. The Porter Square Hotel also welcomes Colette, which brings Parisian elegance to Cambridge.

Read the full story on Chronicle on WCVB Channel 5.


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