Mon, Jan 3
10:00am   Inaugural Meeting of the 2000-2001 Cambridge City Council
and election of Mayor (Sullivan Chamber, Cambridge City Hall)
6:00pm   Inaugural Meeting of the 2000-2001 Cambridge School Committee
and election of Vice-Chair (Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room, CRLS)

Tues, Jan 4
7:30pm   Planning Board meeting. (Central Square Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Avenue)
7:30pm     CDD update of general business - Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.
7:40pm     Public hearing on Major Amendment to PB#147, Fifteen Cambridge Center, Biogen, applicant, to create an additional 14,000 square feet in the basement of the building previously approved.
8:30pm     Larkin, et al deliberation and recommendation.
9:00pm     Brown, et al and City Council Petitions on Linear Park, deliberations and recommendations.
9:30pm     David Clem, update on Cambridge Research Park.
Board of Zoning Appeal Cases
Contact Liza Paden (lpaden@ci.cambridge.ma.us) at 349-4647 for more information.

Mon, Jan 10
5:30pm   City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
They'll try again to elect a mayor for Cambridge.

Tues, Jan 11
6:00pm   School Committee meeting. (Henrietta Attles Meeting Room, CRLS Media Cafeteria)
The main topic of this meeting will be the (controversial) restructuring of the High School.
7:30pm   Planning Board meeting. (Central Square Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Avenue)
     7:30pm    CDD update of general business - Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.
     7:40pm    CityWide Growth Management Advisory Committee (CGMAC) joint meeting with the Planning Board. Discussion of transportation, housing incentives, and project review.
Contact Liza Paden (lpaden@ci.cambridge.ma.us) at 349-4647 for more information.

The City Council's Housing Committee will hold a public hearing to hear proposals and recommendations from members of the public, housing advocates, housing professionals and other interested persons regarding the agenda for the Housing Committee for this Council term and the City's role in creating and preserving affordable housing. (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Sept 5
4:00pm   Special City Council meeting on library zoning (City Hall, Sullivan Chamber)
The City Council will interrupt its summer break to hold a special meeting Sept. 5. The meeting's agenda will be limited to one topic: a proposed change to the zoning ordinance to make public libraries a permitted use in all zoning districts in the city. The reason for the special session: The deadline for the council to vote on the amendment is Sept. 5.
Discussion will be limited to the zoning amendment. There will be no discussion on proposals for the siting of the new main library, which now focuses on Central Square and the present site of the public library main branch on Broadway, in mid-Cambridge. Both sites now require zoning variances from the city's Board of Zoning Appeal. Six out of nine council votes are needed for adoption. The amendment would require only a special permit from the Planning Board for a new library; no variances would be necessary. [Text lifted from the Boston Globe City Weekly.]

Wed, Sept 6
2:00pm   Election Commission meeting (362 Green St.)
5:30pm   The City Council's Public Safety Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion on the safety issues of lighting and locks in the city and to establish an agenda for the committee. (Ackermann Room, City Hall)

Thurs, Sept 7
3:00pm   The City Council's Public Facilities, Arts, and Celebrations Committee will conduct a working meeting to continue discussion of the Green Ribbon Committee Report on Open Space.  (Ackermann Room, City Hall)

Mon, Sept 11
5:30pm   Regular City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Sept 12
5:00pm   Meeting of the Committee on the Protection of Trees. The City's Law Department will give a presentation on what are the existing City orders, laws, etc. which protect and do not protect trees.  (Ackermann Room, City Hall)

Wed, Sept 13
2:00pm   Election Commission meeting (362 Green St.)
5:30pm   The City Council's Transportation, Traffic, and Parking Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion on the regional truck study, shuttle update and the progress of signage at bus stops. (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30-7:00pm   Public Planting Committee meeting. Regular meeting to review the public planting plans for the City of Cambridge.
   (DPW, 147 Hampshire St.) For more information, you may contact Karen Carmean.
6:00pm   The Ad Hoc Committee to Defend Health Care is holding a public meeting to discuss Question 5, the Universal Health Care Ballot Initiative. Support is urgently needed to pass this measure which would guarantee that all residents of Massachusetts have access to and coverage for comprehensive health care. Please come and learn about this movement and how you can help. For more information, call 617-576-7741 or visit www.Question5.org   (Harvard Medical School, Medical Education Center, Room 250, 260 Longwood Ave.)
6:30pm   Cambridge-Somerville Mayor's Softball Game. Come cheer on the Cambridge team as they take on Somerville.
   (Saint Peter's Field, located opposite of 66 Sherman Street)

Sat, Sept 16
9:00am to 1:00pm   Household Hazardous Waste Collection will be held at the Concord Avenue Armory, 450 Concord Ave. next to the Sozio Rotary. Items added to this year's collection are latex paint, automotive tires (four per household), and fluorescent light bulbs. For more information, call the Recycling/HHW InfoLine at 349-4005 or the Department of Public Works at 349-4800.
10:00am to 2:00pm   Friends of the Mystic River Fall Clean-up.   Meet at the parking lot near the Medford Band Shell on Rt.16 near Rt.38. Boaters can bring their vessels for on-river clean-up.

Sun, Sept 17
20th Annual Fall Plant Sale! Over 200 special and rare varieties of trees, shrubs, vines, and herbaceous perennials. Visit  http://www.arboretum.harvard.edu/pp/ed030.htm for details.  (Case Estates of the Arnold Arboretum, 135 Wellesley Street, Weston)

Mon, Sept 18
5:30pm   Regular City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
6:30-8:00pm   Public meeting with Superintendent of the Cambridge Public Schools Bobbie D'Alessandro as part of her new initiative "Project Enrollment." All preschool, private school or home school parents who are interested in the public schools can ask questions and share their concerns with the Superintendent.   (Children's Room of the Main Branch of the Public Library on Broadway)
CUE (Cambridge United for Education) suggests this meeting will be an especially good time for parents who live in North Cambridge to share their views on the future of the M. E. Fitzgerald School on Rindge Ave. This school, which has been undergoing extensive renovation, is scheduled to open no later than the fall of 2001. Given the current enrollment of this school, which is temporarily housed in a parochial school in Central Square, Fitzgerald's new building will have many empty seats. In addition, the Fitzgerald and Haggerty schools have been discussing whether or not to form a joint middle school. Within the next month, Superintendent D'Alessandro will need to make a decision about the future of the Fitzgerald school. If you have questions, call the Superintendent's office at 349-6494.

Tues, Sept 19
All Day   Primary Election Day
6:00pm   Regular meeting of the Cambridge School Committee. Topics: general business, proposed rule changes to make School Committee meetings more efficient and focused.  (Media Cafeteria, Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School)
8:00pm   Primary Election Day Tally  (Senior Center Ballroom, 806 Mass. Ave.)

Wed, Sept 20
2:00pm   Election Commission meeting (362 Green St.)
5:30pm   The City Council's Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the following: (Ackermann Room)

• The potential incentives relating to property taxes for homeowners who are committed to keep their rental units affordable.
• Assessing method of assisted living projects which serve low and moderate income residents.
• Potential of providing property owners with a tax break who have between market rents and rents available to low income families.

Thurs, Sept 21
5:00pm   The City Council's Government Operations, Rules, and Claims Committee will hold a public hearing to consider a proposal for a home rule petition to enable immigrants to vote in School Committee elections. (Sullivan Chamber)

Sat, Sept 23
9:30-12noon   Tree Walk in Neighborhood 9.   (Meet at Peabody School)
10:00am-noon   Political forum highlighting issues for seniors.   (Cambridge Citywide Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)
Federal and state elected officials and candidates will be present to answer questions from panelists. Attending will be Congressman Michael J. Capuano, and State Representatives Jarrett Barrios, Paul Demakis, Timothy J.Toomey, Jr., and Alice Wolf.
The forum will provide the opportunity to learn where the candidates stand on issues such as the future of social security, programs to relieve the high cost of prescription drugs, home care services and transportation. A free brunch will be available for those attending. Limited transportation will be also available. You must pre-register for transportation by calling (617) 349-6055. For any other questions regarding the event, call (617) 349-6220.
The forum is co-sponsored by the Board of the Cambridge Council on Aging, Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services, the Cambridge Women’s Commission, the Cambridge Housing Authority, Mass Home Care and the Older Women’s League.
1:00-9:00pm   Danehy Park Family Day, 99 Sherman Street, North Cambridge. (Rain date, Sept. 24) Children's activities, music hip hop dance instruction, roving performers, magic show, free kits and demonstration, food, arts and crafts, and a light show finale.
[Friends of Alewife Reservation (FAR) will have a table from 3-7pm. FAR will have members to greet visitors, sell FAR heron decorated T-shirts and blue or white FAR visors. Also, "Guide to Alewife" of flora, fauna and history of the Reservation for $6. Literature about the organization and joining task forces will also be available.]

Mon, Sept 25
5:30pm   City Council Roundtable Meeting to discuss the MIT and Harvard expansion in and around Cambridge. (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Sept 26
5:30pm   The City Council's Civic Unity Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss issues of civic unity in the City, to hear from the public and City departments on the role the committee can take to support civic unity and any other issues relating to civic unity in the City. (Ackermann Room)

Wed, Sept 27
5:30pm   The City Council's Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the status of rehabilitation of firehouses. (Ackermann Room)
6:30pm   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the reduction of storm water by commercial and residential property owners. (Ackermann Room)

Thurs, Sept 28
4:00pm   Affordable Housing Trust meeting   (Ackermann Room, City Hall)

Fri, Sept 29
12:00 noon   The City Council's Economic Development, Training & Employment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the issue of the cleanliness of city squares and to continue discussion on the employment in the city, specifically the issue of linking job sites in the city and linking new businesses in the city to employment in the City. (Ackermann Room)

Sat, Sept 30
10:00am-2:00pm   Friends of Alewife Reservation (FAR) Clean Up in Belmont part of Reservation, Blair Pond and Hill Estates and along the RR tracks and uplands. All materials provided. The Reservation needs you before the leaves fall. A canoe will get debris in the pond. Call Doug at 484-1939.  (Meet behind the T stop at Alewife - subject to change, so call first.)

Mon, Oct 2
5:30pm   Special Presentation - The Department of Public Health will make a brief presentation for "Walk Your Child to School Day" prior to the regular City Council meeting.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   Regular City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
7:30pm   The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the property tax rate.

Wed, Oct 4
11:00am   The City Council's Public Facilities, Art & Celebrations Committee will hold a working meeting to continue discussion on the Green Ribbon Open Space Report. (Sullivan Chamber)
2:00pm   Election Commission meeting (362 Green St.)
4:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to enable the creation of a neighborhood preservation district or a historic district in Harvard Square. (Sullivan Chamber)
4:30pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the Alewife Petition to amend the zoning in the Alewife Area. Meeting to be televised. (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Oct 5
4:30pm   The Health and Environment Committee will conduct a working meeting to plan the City's public hearing on the West Nile Virus. (Ackermann Room)

Tues, Oct 10
7:00-9:00pm   The City Council will conduct a community meeting to discuss the FY2001 City Council goals and priorities.  (Tobin School – 197 Vassal Lane)

Wed, Oct 11
9:00am   The City Council's Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee will conduct a public meeting to receive an overview of municipal office space needs, goals and planning and to receive information and an update on the City Hall and 57 Inman Street projects.  (Ackermann Room)
2:00pm   Election Commission meeting (362 Green St.)

Thurs, Oct 12
4:00-5:30pm   The City Council's Housing Committee will meet with the Affordable Housing Trust to receive a presentation on affordable housing and the work of the Trust. (Ackermann Room)
7:00-9:00pm   The City Council will conduct a community meeting to discuss the FY2001 City Council goals and priorities.  (Harrington School – 850 Cambridge Street)

Sat, Oct 14
9:30-12noon   Tree Walk in Mid Cambridge. (Meet at Cambridge Hospital)

Mon, Oct 16
5:30pm   Special Recognition - Reception for Robert G. Neiley for 34 years of outstanding service to the Cambridge Historical Commission and recognition of the Historical Commission as recipient of the BSA Award. (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   Regular City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Oct 17
7:00-9:00pm   The City Council will conduct a community meeting to discuss the FY2001 City Council goals and priorities.  (Area 4 Youth Center – 243 Harvard Street)
7:30pm   Planning Board meeting. (Central Square Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Avenue)
7:30pm    CDD update of general business - Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.
7:40pm    Public Hearing on Citywide Rezoning Petition
   A. Incentives for Housing
       1. Creating 17 Residential Districts
       2. Conversion of Non-residential Buildings to Residential use
   B. Adjustments to Amount of Development Allowed
       1. Changes to FAR and Height Provisions
       2. Inclusion of Structured Parking in FAR
       3. Limiting Mechanical Equipment on Roofs
   C. Project Review
   D. Revisions to Parking Requirements
For further information concerning this agenda, please call Liza Paden at 617 349-4647; TTY: 617-349-4621, at the Cambridge Community Development Department, or email lpaden@ci.cambridge.ma.us.

Wed, Oct 18
2:00pm   Election Commission meeting (362 Green St.)
4:30pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee meeting to continue discussion of a proposed ordinance to strengthen existing condominium conversion protections for existing tenants. (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Oct 19
7:00-9:00pm   The City Council will conduct a community meeting to discuss the FY2001 City Council goals and priorities.  (North Cambridge – Benjamin Banekker Charter School, Notre Dame Ave.)
7:00-9:00pm   Porter Square Neighbors Association meeting  (Metropolitan Life Baptist Church, 16 Beech St.)
Agenda includes: (1) Neighborhood updates; (2) Nominations for next year's officers; (3) Your neighborhood concerns.

Sat, Oct 21
10:00am   8th Annual Tour de Somerville - an easy-going fun ride through beautiful, bikeable Somerville. All ages are welcome to join us as we explore the sights and sounds of the City of Seven Hills. A short loop returns to Davis Sq. around 11, and then a longer ride continues, ending around 1pm. A number of locally-owned businesses have contributed gift certificates for a free drawing to be held at the end of the ride. Also: Park Sales/Cycles will be on hand before we head off to do bike checks - air, brakes, etc. And, our bicycle-riding community police officers will provide escorts. So, please come by and join us for a great bike ride! Riders are encouraged to wear helmets. QUESTIONS? Check out the web site: www.massbike.org/somerville - Somerville Bicycle Committee
Meet at Seven Hills Park, behind the Davis Sq. T (Holland St.) & the Somerville Theatre at 10:00am.
Rain Date: Sun. Oct. 22, but only if it's POURING on Saturday- check the SBC Hotline if it looks iffy: 628-8850

Mon, Oct 23
1:00pm   The City Council's Human Services Committee will conduct a public meeting to receive a presentation on changing demographics in Cambridge. (Ackermann Room)
5:30pm   City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Oct 24
7:00-9:00pm   The City Council will conduct a community meeting to discuss the FY2001 City Council goals and priorities.  (Agassiz School – 29 Sacramento Street)

Wed, Oct 25
2:00pm   Election Commission meeting (362 Green St.)
5:30pm   The City Council's Civic Unity Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion on civic unity in the city and any other issues relating to civic unity. (Sullivan Chamber) [Seriously, this really is a Council subcommittee.]

Thurs, Oct 26
4:00pm   Affordable Housing Trust meeting   (Ackermann Room, City Hall)
7:00-9:00pm   The City Council will conduct a community meeting to discuss the FY2001 City Council goals and priorities.  (Morse School – 40 Granite Street)

Fri, Oct 27
12 Noon   The City Council's Economic Development, Training and Employment Committee will conduct a planning meeting to continue discussion on employment issues as they relate to career placement agencies, to outline the agenda for the committee and any other matter that may come before the committee. (Sullivan Chamber)

Sat, Oct 28
9:00am to 1:00pm   Household Hazardous Waste Collection will be held at the Concord Avenue Armory, 450 Concord Ave. next to the Sozio Rotary. Items added to this year's collection are latex paint, automotive tires (four per household), and fluorescent light bulbs. For more information, call the Recycling/HHW InfoLine at 349-4005 or the Department of Public Works at 349-4800.

Mon, Oct 30
5:30pm   Special City Council meeting on siting of Main Library (Sullivan Chamber)
A deciding vote on site selection for the expanded Main Library is possible at this meeting. In any case, a deciding vote is expected within two weeks.

Wed, Nov 1
2:00pm   Election Commission meeting (362 Green St.)
4:30pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee public hearing to consider a proposed change to the Zoning Ordinance to prohibit lodging house uses in Residence C and C-1 zones. Meeting to be televised. (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Nov 2
3:30-5:30pm   The City Council's Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee will conduct a facilitated meeting with small business owners regarding City Council priorities. (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Nov 6
5:30pm   Special Recognition of members of the Green Ribbon Open Space Committee.
5:30pm   Regular City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Nov 7
All Day   Election Day
8:00pm   Election Day Tally  (Election Commission Office, 362 Green St.)

Wed, Nov 8
2:00pm   Election Commission meeting (362 Green St.)
6:00pm   The City Council's Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue previous discussions and to receive an update on open space in East Cambridge.  (Kennedy School Auditorium, 158 Spring Street)

Thurs, Nov 9
9:30-11:30am   The City Council's Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee will conduct a community meeting to discuss the City Counci's FY2002 goals and priorities with Cambridge senior citizens. (Milne Ballroom, Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

Mon, Nov 13
5:30pm   City Council Roundtable to discuss the outcome of the community goal-setting meetings and citizen survey. (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Nov 14
8:00-9:10am   The City Council's Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee will conduct a community meeting to discuss the City Counci's FY2002 goals and priorities with Cambridge youth. (Media Cafeteria, CRLS, 459 Broadway)
4:30pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to consider the Planning Board's Citywide Rezoning Petition. Meeting to be televised. (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to extend the IPOP Petition, Section 11.501 Term of Effect by replacing "Mon, October 2, 2000" with "Mon, April 2, 2001." Meeting to be televised. (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Nov 15
8:30am   The City Council's Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee will hold a facilitated public meeting to set its FY2001 priorities. No public comment. (Radisson Hotel, formerly Howard Johnson Hotel, 777 Memorial Drive)
2:00pm   Election Commission meeting (362 Green St.)
7:00-9:00pm   CAMBRIDGE SEWER SEPARATION / ALEWIFE BROOK COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW (CSO) CONTROL
City of Cambridge and Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) meeting to discuss proposed revisions to Cambridge sewer separation projects related to CSO control for the Alewife Brook. Opportunity for public input as Cambridge and MWRA prepare a Notice of Project Change to be filed with MEPA in mid-December. An additional public meeting will be held during the MEPA comment period. This meeting will cover the background and purpose the project, its benefits and the reasons for the proposed changes. Next meeting on Nov 30.
(Best Western Homestead Inn, 220 Alewife Brook Pkwy)

Thurs, Nov 16
4:00pm   Affordable Housing Trust meeting   (Ackermann Room, City Hall)
5:30pm   The City Council's Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee will conduct a public hearing to consider a proposal to allow 16 and 17 year olds to vote in the City Council and School Committee elections. (Sullivan Chamber)
7:30pm   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee and the Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee will conduct a joint public meeting to discuss the Fresh Pond Reservation Master Plan. (Sullivan Chamber) [This meeting no longer appears on the official schedule, so it is probable that it has been cancelled.]
8:00pm   Special City Council Meeting - working meeting with the School Committee and representatives of the School Administration, the Teachers' Association and the Fire Department to discuss the impact of a new library on the schools. (Sullivan Chamber)

Sat, Nov 18
"Jane Jacobs and the New Urban Ecology" - Jane Jacobs has been a fundamental moving force in American urban land history and policy since the early 1960s, when she published the classic "Death and Life of Great American Cities," the first of a series of works devoted to the evolution of cities and urban planning. The symposium will chronicle the continuing force of Ms. Jacobs' past and present work (including her recent book, The Nature of Economies) as it has shaped and continues to shape urban ecology and land use in the 21st century. Among the speakers besides Jane Jacobs are William Shutkin, BCLS Adjunct Professor, MIT Lecturer, and author of The Land That Could Be: Environmentalism and Democracy in the 21st Century; urban historian and MIT Visiting Professor Sam Bass Warner; Jon Witten, BCLS Adjunct Professor and Principal, Horsely & Witten; Carl Anthony, Executive Director of the Urban Habitat Program; landscape historian and MIT Professor Ann Whiston Spirn; Jay Wickersham, Assistant Secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs; and Archon Fung, Assistant Professor at Harvards Kennedy School of Government. Time: TBA. Location: Boston College Law School. Contact: Donna Patalano, pataland@bc.edu.

Mon, Nov 20
5:30pm   Special Recognition - The Friends of Alewife Reservation and the Climate Protection Task Force. (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   Regular City Council meeting   (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Nov 28
5:00pm   The City Council's Economic Development, Training and Employment Committee will conduct a public meeting at Career Source, 195 Alewife Brook Parkway to discuss services offered by Career Source. (185 Alewife Brook Parkway) [This meeting no longer appears on the official schedule, so it is possible that it has been cancelled.]
5:30pm   The City Council's Government Operations Committee will conduct a public meeting for the purpose of evaluation the City Manager.  (Sullivan Chamber) [This meeting no longer appears on the official schedule, so it is possible that it has been cancelled.]

Wed, Nov 29
4:30pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to consider the Planning Board's Citywide Rezoning Petition. Meeting to be televised. (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Dec 4
5:30pm   Regular City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Dec 5
7:30pm   Planning Board meeting to Review Town-Gown reports.  (Cambridge Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)
The MIT Report will be reviewed at this meeting. The Town-Gown reports are available at the Main Library, at the Community Development Department or online at: http://www.ci.cambridge.ma.us/~CDD/commplan/towngown

Wed, Dec 6
2:00pm   Election Commission meeting (362 Green St.)
3:30pm   The City Council's Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee will conduct a public hearing to consider claims filed against the City.  (Ackermann Room)
4:30pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to consider the Planning Board's Citywide Rezoning Petition. The topics of this meeting are floor-to-area (FAR) reductions and the proposal to include rooftop mechanical equipment in the FAR calculations for proposed developments. Meeting to be televised. (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Dec 7
8:00am   The City Council's Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee will conduct a public meeting to finalize the language of the City Council priorities and to discuss the next steps in the process. This meeting is a continuation of the meeting held on Nov 21. (Ackermann Room)
4:30pm   Special City Council Meeting to evaluate the performance of the City Manager and to consider what, if any, action the City Council shall take on the City Manager's contract.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Dec 11
5:30pm   Special City Council Meeting to discuss (and likely vote on) the site for a new main public library.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Dec 12
12:30pm   The City Council's Economic Development, Training & Employment Committee will conduct a public meeting at Career Source, 185 Alewife Brook Parkway, to discuss services offered by Career Source. (185 Alewife Brook Parkway)
7:30pm   Planning Board meeting.   (Cambridge Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)
     7:30pm    CDD update of general business - Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.
     7:40pm    Harvard University Town Gown Report, presentation. The Town-Gown reports are available
                     at the Main Library, at the Community Development Department, or online at:
                     http://www.ci.cambridge.ma.us/~CDD/commplan/towngown
     9:30pm    PB#165, MIT Graduate Housing Design Review, 70 Pacific Street.
   10:00pm    Citywide Rezoning Petition, discussion.
                     Board of Zoning Appeal Cases.

Wed, Dec 13
4:30pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to consider the Planning Board's Citywide Rezoning Petition. Meeting to be televised. (Sullivan Chamber)

Fri, Dec 15
1:00pm   The City Council's Veterans' Committee will conduct a public meeting to review the Veterans statutory abatement and any and all business which may come before the committee. (Ackermann Room)

Mon, Dec 18
5:30pm   Special Presentation to recipients of Community Development Department "Go Green" Award. (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   Regular City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Dec 19
7:30pm   Planning Board meeting.   (Cambridge Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)
   7:30pm    CDD update of general business - Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.
   7:40pm    PublicHearing on PB#169 ­ 823 Main Street, 823 Main Street Nominee Trust, applicant,
                   for 13,854 square foot mixed use building in the Central Square Overlay District.
   8:30pm    Eastern Cambridge Planning Study Update.
   8:45pm    Citywide Rezoning Petition, discussion.
                   Board of Zoning Appeal Cases.
For further information concerning this agenda, please call Liza Paden at 617 349-4647; TTY: 617-349-4621, at the Cambridge Community Development Department, or email lpaden@ci.cambridge.ma.us.

Wed, Dec 20
4:30pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a working session with the Planning Board and Citywide Growth Management Advisory Committee (CGMAC) on the matter of the Planning Board's Citywide Rezoning Petition. (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Dec 21
6:00pm   The City Council's Public Safety Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the issues of homelessness, public intoxication and nuisance behaviors.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Dec 28
4:00pm   Affordable Housing Trust meeting   (Ackermann Room, City Hall)