Woman Robbed at Gunpoint in Cambridge, Near the Watertown Line

Two men robbed a woman at gunpoint in Cambridge near the Watertown line this week, according in Cambridge Police. The robbery occurred in the area of Cushing Street and Spruce Avenue at about 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, which is located across Belmont Street from Intelligentsia Coffee (in Watertown), and not far from the Star Market on Mt. Auburn Street. Officers are currently investigating after a woman reported 2 males — described as dark-skinned and wearing dark clothing — robbed her at gun point in the Star Market parking lot at 699 Mt Auburn St. The suspects fled in an unknown direction.

LETTER: Resident Disappointed by How Decision to Remove Trees Was Made

Dear Mr. Driscoll,

As a resident of Watertown, I am writing to voice my strong displeasure, disappointment, and shock by the recent news that the City of Cambridge has decided to remove several decades-old trees along Linear Park in Watertown, as recently reported in the Watertown Tab {and Watertown News}. These trees, as you no doubt know, provide immense economic, social, and emotional benefits to the residents of our town as well as valuable green space for wildlife. I am not only saddened by the loss of these trees, but am deeply concerned about the way the decision-making process to remove these trees has unfolded over the past several years as Cambridge approached Watertown to inform us of their intent. Local stakeholders were not adequately informed and a clear and community-engaged process was not laid out. My understanding is that the 100 year old water pipe is dug quite deep and is not in danger of tree root infiltration.