Word: town-gown
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...could really do wonders for town-gown relations,” he said...
Instead, he says, his goal would be to provide direction to council, specifically mentioning improved city schools and town-gown relations as two of his goals...
...city known for its often-contentious town-gown battles over building projects and tax exemptions, Harvard’s pick of a new ambassador to Cambridge is already causing controversy among some residents, who say the pick could reflect a shift in Harvard’s focus away from neighborhoods and towards business...
...Cambridge City Council passes an order supporting a “living wage” of $10 per hour for all Harvard employees and threatens that town-gown relations may become strained unless the University acts soon. In May 1999, the council had mandated that all city employees of firms contracted by the city must be paid a wage of at least $10 per hour...
While Harvard has made inroads towards a good relationship with Menino and other area leaders, the battle over Harvard’s 91-acre purchase exposes major fault lines and old wounds in a still-touchy, ever-evolving town-gown bond...