Green projects top participatory budgeting again during a year Covid-19 cut available funds by half
Cambridge wrapped up its annual participatory budgeting process Wednesday, awarding seven winning projects totaling $525,000. As in years past, the top proposals were about the environment; this year residents voted to bring “urban micro-forests” and “rain gardens” to the city.
Watch meetings on affordable housing issues; what Kendall gets with Eversource; and more
Public meetings this week look at a massive project for Kendall Square; a long-delayed property inventory that could lead to more affordable housing; relief for schools from weekly “check-ins” for remote students; restorative justice for School Committee conflicts; and a municipal broadband study.
School district’s work around virtual learning has been good; we need more if we’re to thrive
Remote learning has been an uncertain time for all of us, and the school district has addressed its students’ needs in a thorough, holistic manner. Despite this, there are issues that remain and must be confronted, as well as some challenges that are simply inherent to remote learning.
Watch meetings on police data, campaign funds, real estate fees … and ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ costumer
Public meetings this week look at a $1 million records system for police and campaign donations law for politicians, as well as restaurant licenses at risk from coronavirus and a fire, preventing evictions during a pandemic, a real estate transfer fee, and honoring a local Hollywood costume designer.
Watch meetings on truck and bicyclist safety; giant projects for Kendall Square, Fresh Pond
Public meetings this week look at neighborhood conservation districts, truck and bicycle safety and an eviction moratorium; coronavirus’ chronic absences in public schools; a large office and lab project in Kendall and a large residential project near Fresh Pond; and much more.