Politics & Government
Help Decide Harvard Square Kiosk's Fate
Volunteer to join the city's advisory committee.
CAMBRIDGE, MA — The future of Harvard Square's news kiosk is in the city's hands, and it is seeking the public's help to determine the icon's fate.
The kiosk was originally built as a subway entrance back in 1928. It was converted to a newstand as 1984, and has operated as Out of Town News since.
City officials are asking volunteers to join the new Harvard Square Kiosk Working Group, which will advise the City Manager "on the vision for the programming, operation and governance of the Harvard Square kiosk and plaza," according to the city.
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Meanwhile, a push is underway to designate the kiosk as a historic landmark, as various constituencies envision different uses for the iconic space.
The advisory group will meet approximately monthly for a period of six-eight months starting January 2017. Meetings of the work group will be open to the public.
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For more information, please see the city's website here. The deadline is December 2.
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