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flag Cambridge council approves demolishing old synagogue to build new community center.

flag Cambridge City Council has approved plans to demolish the aging synagogue on Thompsons Lane and replace it with a new building to better serve the local Jewish community. flag The updated design addresses previous concerns about overshadowing, light loss, and noise, with features like a covered space to reduce amplified sound during events. flag Though some residents worry about the structure’s size and impact on the neighborhood, council officials found no objections from conservation or urban design teams. flag Councillors praised the developer’s responsiveness and the project’s design, voting in favor of the redevelopment despite lingering concerns.

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