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.
Attend meetings in Cambridge from Oct. 20-27 about single-use plastics and services in Central
Public meetings this week look at Central Square, its city-owned lots and its services; ending single-use plastic; adapting school district properties for the coming of universal preschool; opening celebrations in Inman Square and at Sennott Park; and more.
Park pavilion may decrease open space at Volpe, earning pause as 16 stories of offices win an okay
Issues about open space continue to hold back the 14-acre Volpe project in Cambridge’s Kendall Square, where neighbors once expected a 7.5-acre central park.
Changes to neighborhood conservation districts approved after lengthy conflict and negotiation (corrected)
A debate begun before the Covid pandemic reached a landmark as Cambridge’s City Council accepted changes about the forming and running of Neighborhood Conservation Districts, boards that consider developments and reconstruction in architecturally significant neighborhoods.
Attend meetings in Cambridge from Sept. 22-29 about City Hall spending and a better Jerry’s Pond
Public meetings and gatherings this week look at the opening of Triangle Park, a city spending disparity study, Jerry’s Pond design, Massachusetts Avenue changes, ‘It’s Basic’ documentary screenings, backyard chickens and more.
Affordable Housing Overlay changes split board, leading to plan for notes but no recommendation
A controversial update to Cambridge’s Affordable Housing Overlay zoning goes to the City Council with no recommendation from the Planning Board.
Attend Cambridge meetings from Aug. 25-Sept. 1 about parking in Kendall and affordability zoning
Public meetings and gathering this week includes a household hazardous waste collection day and a Planning Board meeting that takes on Affordable Housing Overlay zoning changes and a rebalancing of Kendall parking spaces.
Changes to Affordable Housing Overlay advance, though Planning Board must return on Aug. 29
A Planning Board hearing on Affordable Housing Overlay zoning changes has been continued, but a City Council committee advanced it on a 6-3 vote.
