Showing posts with label War Memorial. Show all posts
Showing posts with label War Memorial. Show all posts

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Did PC Landscapers Censor War Memorial Tribute?

UPDATE: On or before August 9, 2011 the tree blocking the view of the tribute plaque was removed.







[Original post]
Cambridge MA taxpayers funded a $26 million renovation of the War Memorial, a recreation facility for the high school (CRLS) and the community. Landscapers placed trees at equal distances from each other along the wall where a plaque stands as tribute to the men and women of Cambridge who gave their lives for the freedoms enjoyed by today's citizens. But the landscapers placed one tree directly in front of the tribute plaque. In late June 2011 Harvard University released a study which indicated that Independence Day parades were mostly supported by "right wingers," a usual target of Harvard faculty and students. Harvard's campus is less than 3 blocks from where the plaque is on the wall of the War Memorial. There is no evidence that the landscapers used their tree placement to censor the tribute to the Cambridge citizens who gave their lives.

Harvard Study: 4th of July Parades are Right Wing
http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2011/06/30/harvard-july-4th-parades-are-right-wing

Harvard: July 4th Parades Are Right-Wing
By Paul Bedard
US News
Posted: June 30, 2011



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Wednesday, May 27, 2009

CRLS, War Memorial Upgrades

Upgrades to the Cambridge Ridge and Latin School and the War Memorial in 2009.

Saturday, July 14, 2007

Cambridge MA Cuts Down 7-9 Trees

Cambridge MA Arborist will hold hearings to permit the destruction of 7-9 trees on Cambridge Street near the War Memorial scheduled for reconstruction. Signs are on all of the trees coming down.