Attend meetings in Cambridge from March 14-21 on ‘school climate’ and a greener Kendall Square
Public meetings this week look at how the Cambridge Public Schools community feels about the district; what Massachusetts Avenue will look like in 2040; a way to add green space in a Kendall Square park; and a new unarmed crisis response team.
Attend meetings in Cambridge from March 7-14 about a CRLS farm, affordable homes, ice cream
Public meetings this week look at solar panels and a farm at CRLS; plans for affordable homes called Walden Square II; what Massachusetts Avenue will look like in 2040; and a Van Leeuwen ice cream for Harvard Square and expanded hours at La Saison Bakery near Alewife.
Cambridge dorm room growth still lags students in town-gown reports made to Planning Board
With every student in a dorm a student not competing for housing with other Cambridge residents, it was a key concern for Planning Board members hearing annual town-gown reports from Harvard, MIT and Lesley.
Attend meetings Feb. 23 to March 1 in Cambridge about adding more housing faster and Porter labs
Public meetings this week look at making more housing and making it more affordable, a decision on a plan to reclaim the fenced-off Jerry’s Pond, room for small tech at Porter Square and planning for the Massachusetts Avenue of 2040.
Longtime Planning Board member Lou Bacci, 65, remembered for iconoclasm, caring (and cigars)
Cambridge officials remembered Lou Bacci in remembrances and resolutions after the longtime Planning Board member died Jan. 17 at 65.
Attend Cambridge meetings from Jan. 26-Feb. 2 about a Middle East cease-fire call, senior homes
Public meetings this week look at the return of a Middle East cease-fire resolution, bike lane installations, Lechmere Park changes and a project to put more units of affordable senior housing in the Cambridge Highlands.
Attend meetings in Cambridge from Jan. 19-26 about Jerry’s Pond, senior housing and charter
Public meetings this week look at the city buying the Cambridge Gas Light Co. Building near City Hall; plans to reclaim Jerry’s Pond in North Cambridge; affordable senior housing on Blanchard Road in the Cambridge Highlands; and wrapping up a review of the city’s governing documents.
Dunkin’ wants to come back to Central Square, and to fill a storefront left empty by Starbucks
Starbucks closed after 25 years citing crime as a factor. But Dunkin’ has a franchisee saying it’s looking forward to opening “in the vibrant heart of Central Square.”
Attend Cambridge meetings between Nov. 17-24 about bicycle lane data, Vassal Lane school name
Public meetings this week look at assessing the city manager, hiring a fire chief and automated parking enforcement, bicycle and bike lane use data, expanding the power grid, fast, switching to a “strong mayor” form of government and a Vassal Lane school name change.
Brooding over Cambridge backyard chickens now about the details at Planning Board stage
The board gave a unanimous positive recommendation for the keeping of backyard chickens in Cambridge, with a note to make sure the zoning regulations were straightened out with the Health Department regulations.
