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CAMBRIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT INVITATION TO BID LBJ Envelope/Façade Re-Bid
Cambridge Housing Authority, in its capacity as managing member, the Owner and Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids for Project # 24-lbj-002-LBJ Envelope/Facade Repairs Re-Bid, at 150 Erie St in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by BWA Architecture 132 Lincoln St Boston, MA 02111.
The project consists of Repairing the Envelope/Facade.
The work is estimated to cost $1,300,000.00.
The scope of Facade Repairs proposed at LBJ Apartments includes the removal and replacement of existing EIFS Cladding, installation of a new liquid applied weather resistive barrier, replacement of sealant joints at areas of removal, and repairs to the metal roof coping system.
General bids will be received by Friday, May 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM and publicly opened online, forthwith.
Bid forms and contract documents will be available at www.procore.com on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM (may be downloaded and viewed electronically).
Ordinance 2025-5 – Public Hearing
Public Hearing Notice
Relative to Municipal Code
City of Cambridge, Massachusetts
Office of the City Clerk
The Ordinance Committee, composed of the entire membership of the City Council, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from 3:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. to review and discuss proposed amendments to the Cambridge Municipal Code Chapter 5.50 Cannabis Business Permitting.
This public hearing will be hybrid allowing participation in the Sullivan Chamber, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA and remotely via ZOOM. The ZOOM URL to view the meeting is https://cambridgema.zoom.us/s/97895847144 . If you would like to speak at this Public Hearing, please register to do so using this URL:
https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/CityCouncil/PublicCommentSignUpForm . You may also email comments to the City Clerk at Cityclerk@cambridgema.gov .
The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please contact the City Clerk at 617-349-4260 or at DLeBlanc@Cambridgema.gov .
For the Committee,
Vice Mayor Marc McGovern, Chair
LEGAL NOTICE
CAMBRIDGE HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that a public meeting will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 6:00 PM to consider the following matters under M.G.L. Ch. 40C and Ch. 2.78 of the Code of the City of Cambridge:
This meeting will be held online. The public may participate via Zoom (https://zoom.us/) from a phone, tablet, or computer. To join the meeting, register at https://tinyurl.com/CHCmay2025 or call (301)715-8592. Webinar ID#: 851 7788 4671. Meeting materials at https://tinyurl.com/CHistComm. Written comments received by 5:00 P.M. on the day before the meeting will be considered by commissioners in advance of the meeting. Comments received later will be entered into the record. Email: histcomm@cambridgema.gov.
Public Hearing: Alterations to Designated Properties
Case 5288: 145 Brattle St., by Holy Trinity Armenian Church. Replace non-original windows.
Case 5289: 1430 Massachusetts Ave, by GH Holdings LP. Install internally-illuminated projecting sign.
Public Hearing: Demolition Review
Case D-1728: 37 Brookline St., by 37 Brookline Landowner, LLC c/o Just-A-Start. Demolish 3-decker (1907).
Chandra Harrington, Chair
Cambridge Week , 4/17/25, 4/24/25
Cases may be taken out of order and approved at the beginning of the meeting. Persons who wish to have a hearing on a case should notify the Commission in advance or be present at the beginning of the meeting when the Consent Agenda is discussed.
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
Massachusetts
BOARD OF ZONING APPEAL 831 Mass Avenue, Cambridge, MA. (617) 349-6100
The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – MAY 8, 2025. Members of the public can participate or view the meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar link: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/i/85299551558
Or join by phone: Dial +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 – Webinar ID: 852 9955 1558
6:00 P.M. CASE NO. 1160291
59 FIRST STREET
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE – C/O WILLIAM GILSON
Business A and PUD-4B
Variance: Installation of three outdoor banners (wall signs) to the First Street facade of the existing city-owned public parking garage. Proposed banners exceed allowable size, square footage, and height for wall signs.
Art. 7.000, Sec. 7.16.22.c (Wall Sign). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
6:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1158048
150 COLUMBIA STREET
Residence C-1 Zone
194 HARVARD ST. DEVELOPMENT LLC – MARIE DERAVIL – C/O MARK DOE
Special Permit: Institutional (educational) use for a preschool.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.33.b.2 (Educational Purposes: Preschool, Daycare), 4.30 (Table of Use Regulations).
4.50 (Institutional Use Regulations) and 4.55.1(2) (Existing Use Status). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
6:30 P.M.
CASE NO. BZA-1158772
29 LINE STREET
29 LINE LLC – C/O ADAM DASH ESQ.
Residence C-1 Zone
Variance: Creation of a driveway and one off-street parking space, which requires variances for minimum off-street parking space width, minimum driveway width, and parking space in a front setback. Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.42 (Dimensions for Off-Street Parking Space). Sec. 6.43.4(a) (Minimum Driveway Width) Sec. 6.44.1(c) (Parking Space within Front Yard Setback).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1158998
355 MAIN STREET
BP FIVE CC LLC – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Ames Street District / MXD
Special Permit: To operate a quick-service food establishment in space previously approved as a quick-service food establishment (Clover) in BZA Case No. 10458. Art. 11.000, Sec. 11.30 (Quick Service Food Establishment Art. 14.21.3 (3) MXD (Allowable Uses). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1160018
53 WEBSTER AVENUE #2
ALISON MUNROE – C/O ADAM GLASSMAN, ARCHITECT
Special Permit: New 3rd floor addition within front yard setback.
Residence C-1 Zone
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
TO VIEW BZA CASE APPLICATIONS, PLANS & SUBMISSIONS, GO TO: https://www.cambridgema.gov/inspection/zoning.aspx at top of page, click “Calendar” > Click hearing date> Click “Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda.” Any information filed after the agenda has been posted can be viewed at the Inspectional Services Department located at 831 Mass Avenue, Cambridge by appointment only. Copies of this petition are also on file in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Cambridge, MA. Interested persons may provide comments to the Board of Zoning Appeal by participating during the hearing and/or may provide written comments for the Board’s consideration by mailing or delivering them to the attention of the Secretary, Board of Zoning Appeal, 831 Mass Avenue, 02139 or by emailing them to mpacheco@cambridgema.gov. Comments must be submitted prior to the Hearing and include the Case Number. Continued cases are not re-advertised but are posted on the office board at the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall & on the same BZA Web Page 48 hours prior to hearing.
FY26 Budget Hearing Schedule
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL – FINANCE COMMITTEE
FY26 BUDGET HEARING SCHEDULE
The Finance Committee will conduct public hearings on the city and school budgets covering the fiscal period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2025 – commencing at 9:00 A.M.
Arts Council
City Clerk
City Council
Election Commission
Employee Benefits
Equity and Inclusion
DGBVPI
Executive – Leadership
Communications and Comm. Engagement
Housing Liaison
Tourism
Finance Admin.
Auditing
Assessing
Budget
General Services
Information Technology
Purchasing
Treasury/Revenue
Human Resources
Law
Mayor’s Office
Reserve
Animal Commission
Community Safety
Emergency Communications
Fire Department
Inspectional Services
License Commission
Police Department
Transportation
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025- commencing at 6:00 P.M.
School Department
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025 – commencing at 9:00 A.M.
Cambridge Health Alliance
Cable TV
Capital Building Projects
Community Development
Debt Service
Historical Commission
Housing
Office of Sustainability
Peace Commission/ PRAB
Public Works
Water
Women’s Commission
Human Rights Commission
Human Services
Library
Veterans Services
Cherry Sheet
MWRA
City Overview Section
Financial Summaries Section
Revenue Section
Public Investment Section
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025 at 9:00 A.M.
If necessary
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2025 – Regular City Council Meeting
Anticipated Budget Adoption
Ordinance 2025-6 – Public Hearing
Public Notice
Relative to Zoning
City of Cambridge, Massachusetts
Office of the City Clerk
The Ordinance Committee, comprised of the entire membership of the City Council, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on a Zoning Petition by the Cambridge City Council to amend the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance in Article 11.000 with the intent to amend a subsection of the Cannabis Uses standards, Section 11.800 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance, with the intent to remove the provision that prohibits the packaging or repackaging of cannabis products on the premises of a Cannabis Retail Store.
This public hearing will be hybrid allowing participation in the Sullivan Chamber, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA and remotely via ZOOM. The ZOOM URL to view the meeting is https://cambridgema.zoom.us/s/97895847144 . If you would like to speak at this Public Hearing, please register to do so using this URL:
https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/CityCouncil/PublicCommentSignUpForm . You may also email comments to the City Clerk at Cityclerk@cambridgema.gov .
To request a copy of the amendment in full, e-mail City Clerk, Diane LeBlanc at DLeBlanc@Cambridgema.gov . Copies are also available at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments .
The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please contact the City Clerk at 617-349-4260 or at DLeBlanc@Cambridgema.gov .
For the Committee,
Vice Mayor Marc McGovern, Chair
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Board of the City of Cambridge will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. located at Remote participation on Zoom (see details below) on a Zoning Petition by Cambridge City Council to amend the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance in Article 11.000 with the intent to Amend a subsection of the Cannabis Uses standards, Section 11.800 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance, with the intent to remove the provision that prohibits the packaging or repackaging of cannabis products on the premises of a Cannabis Retail Store.
This hearing will be on Zoom Webinar. Go to www.cambridgema.gov/planningboard to view petition documents, send written comments before the hearing, or learn how to join the hearing online or by phone. Contact the Community Development Department at cddzoning@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-4600 with questions. Written comments received by 12:00 P.M. on the Friday before the meeting will be considered by Board Members in advance of the meeting. Comments received later will be entered into the record.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION
The Planning Board of the City of Cambridge
will hold a public hearing on
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
Remote participation on Zoom (see details below)
on special permit application case
PB-408
for the property located at
36-64 Whittemore Avenue
for which the Applicant is
IQHQ-Alewife LLC
seeking special permits pursuant to
Sections 6.108 Modification of Bicycle Parking Requirements and 20.70 Flood Plain Overlay District
for a proposal to
Improve the area around Jerry’s Pond with pedestrian paths, boardwalks, pavilion, and landscaping.
This hearing will be on Zoom Webinar. Go to www.cambridgema.gov/planningboard to view application documents, send written comments before the hearing, or learn how to join the hearing online or by phone. Contact the Community Development Department at cddzoning@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-4600 with questions. Written comments received by 12:00 P.M. on the Friday before the meeting will be considered by Board Members in advance of the meeting. Comments received later will be entered into the record.
Cambridge School Committee Public Hearings
The Cambridge School Committee will hold Public Hearings on the Approval of the Revisions to the Cambridge Public Schools Rights & Responsibilities Handbook and the Statewide School Choice Program on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Held in and Broadcast from the Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room, Cambridge Rindge & Latin School, 459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA. The Committee will hear public comment on the Revisions to the Rights & Responsibilities Handbook and the Statewide School Choice Program.
Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission
Notice is hereby given that the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00PM to consider the following applications under Ch. 2.78, Article III of the City Code and the Order establishing the District. The meeting will be held online with remote participation. The public can participate online via the Zoom platform ( https://zoom.us/ from a phone, tablet, or computer. To join the meeting, register at https://tinyurl.com/MC052025 or call (301)715-8592 Webinar ID: 853 9796 6842.
MC-7262: 1 Myrtle Avenue, by Fan Wang and Marc Wagner Demolish gable roof; construct addition, decks; replace siding; alter fenestration.
MC-7265: 66 Maple Avenue, units 1 &2, by Christopher Ferrante. Replace original windows with vinyl windows.
Tony Hsiao, Chair
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