Calendar Pieces - 2005

Tues, Jan 4 

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd floor Conference Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

7:30pm    Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

7:40pm    PB#203 - 120 Rindge Avenue/Yerxa Road Special Permit, deliberation and possible decision.

8:00pm    Concord Avenue/Alewife zoning discussion.

9:00pm    Harvard North Campus discussion.

10:00pm   PB#194 - 1030 Cambridge Street, extension for the time for public hearing.

10:10pm   BZA cases.

All General Business times are approximate.

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@cambridgema.gov.

Thurs, Jan 6
4:30pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Article 13.7 of the Zoning Ordinances entitled "Planned Unit Development in the North Point Residential District," filed by North Point Land Company. This meeting to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:15pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Article 13.7 of the Zoning Ordinances entitled "Planned Unit Development in the North Point Residence District," filed by Archstone-Smith Operating Trust. This meeting to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to rezone an area currently zoned Residence C-1 to Residence C on a petition received from Phillip Sego et al., known as the Central Area 4 Zoning Petition. This meeting to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Jan 10 
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Jan 11 
11:00am   The City Council's Public Safety Committee will hold a public meeting to continue to discuss siting a new police station.  (Ackermann Room)
3:30pm   The City Council's Public Safety Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss anti bullying policies in the schools and their application to Human Services programs.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Jan 12 
1:00pm   Joint Meeting of the City Council's Human Services and the Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committees will conduct a public meeting to discuss issues raised at the Senior Town Meeting.  (Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

Tues, Jan 18 

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd floor Conference Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

7:30pm    Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

7:40pm    Recap of PB#179, North Point Land Company Special Permit; discussion of preliminary design for park system; introduction to preliminary designs of Buildings S & T and associated park and roadway segments. NB: There will be a formal hearing for all these items after the City Council has made its decision on the proposed rezoning.

Public Hearings

9:15pm    Public hearing on North Point Land Company Petition to amend Section 13.74.36, the height allocation map as shown in the Master Plan.

General Business

1. BZA cases.

2. Other

All General Business times are approximate.

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@cambridgema.gov.

Wed, Jan 19 
2:00pm   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will hold a public meeting to received an update on the Cambridge Community Mobilizing for Change Around Alcohol program.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Jan 20 
10:00am   The City Council's Economic Development, Training and Employment Committee to continue discussion on using public events and celebrations to further economic development, including discussion of an annual funding mechanism.   (Sullivan Chamber)
7:00-9:00pm   Porter Square Neighbors Association (PSNA) meeting  (Hope Fellowship Church, Basement, 16 Beech St.)
• Lesley University Campus Plan Update - George Smith. Plan concepts, alternatives, phasing, and an overview of proposed near-term projects. Lesley is looking for feedback from their neighbors.
• Update on the Long Funeral Home.
Questions? Call Dave Reed at 617-876-3688, weekdays.

Mon, Jan 24 
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber) [cancelled due to Snow Emergency]

Tues, Jan 25 
10:00am   The City Council's Human Services Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the feedback on the inventory of facilities and programs that are offered by the city that provide both school time and out of school time activities for children and the survey results that shows what physical activities children are receiving in the city.  (Sullivan Chamber) [not sure if this met during Snow Emergency]

Wed, Jan 26 
2:00pm   The City Council's Housing Committee will conduct a public meeting to receive an update on the Trolley Square Affordable Housing Project.  (Sullivan Chamber) [not sure if this met during Snow Emergency]
5:00pm   The City Council's Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the installation of LED traffic lights in the city.  (Sullivan Chamber) [postponed to Feb 2]

Mon, Jan 31 
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Feb 1 

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

General Business

7:30pm   Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

Town Gown Reports:

Lesley University

Harvard University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

1. BZA cases

2. Other

All General Business times are approximate.

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@cambridgema.gov.

Wed, Feb 2 
5:00pm   The City Council's Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the installation of LED traffic lights in the city.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Feb 7 
5:30pm   Roundtable City Council Meeting. Discussion of Cambridge Cemetery, its history, current status and plans for the future. No public comment. No votes will be taken. Meeting will not be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Feb 8 
1:00pm   The City Council's University Relations Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss the MIT Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement.  (Ackermann Room)

Thurs, Feb 10 
5:00pm   The City Council's Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss idling of motor vehicles, especially school buses, and the implications to the Climate Protection Plan and the health of children.  (Sullivan Chamber)
7:00pm   Meeting of the Cambridge Republican City Committee to select a 4-year Election Commissioner  (St. Bartholomew's Church Hall, 239 Harvard St.)
    RULES: ANY registered Republican from Cambridge may run for EC, only CRCC members may vote on it.
    CONTACT: Fred Baker, 617-894-1678 or baker@deslab.MIT.edu.

Mon, Feb 14 
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Feb 15 

11:00am   The City Council's Public Safety and Finance Committees will conduct a joint public meeting to continue discussion on siting a new police station and financial implications.  (Sullivan Chamber)

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

7:30pm    Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

Public Hearings

7:40pm    Public hearing on PB#204, 24 Oxford Street, Section 19.29 - Project Review Special Permit to construct a 410,000 square foot science building, Harvard University is the applicant.

8:30pm    Public hearing on Sego, et al Zoning Petition to amend the City of Cambridge Zoning Map from Residence C-1 to Residence C, in the area bounded by Broadway, Norfolk, Hampshire and Tremont Streets. This hearing was originally scheduled for January 18, 2005.

General Business

9:00pm   PB#179, North Point Land Company, Design Consultation Review for Parcels S & T as required by the Special Permit granted in April of 2003.

1. Porter Square/Lower Massachusetts Avenue zoning and retail uses discussion

2. BZA cases.

3. Other.

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@cambridgema.gov.

Mon, Feb 28 
5:00pm   Special Presentation - Barron Center for Men's Health  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Mar 1 
10:00am   The City Council's Economic Development, Training and Employment Committee to continue discussion on using public events and celebrations to further economic development, including discussion of an annual funding mechanism.  (Sullivan Chamber)

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd floor conference room)

General Business

7:30pm   Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

Public Hearings

7:40pm   PB#205, Vail Court, (Section 4.26) Multifamily Special Permit for 30 new dwelling units. Six-6 Realty Trust is the applicant.

General Business

8:30pm   Concord Alewife Zoning discussion.

9:30pm   PB#198 - Discovery Park, minor amendment to the construction schedule for the parking garage.

9:45pm   PB#189 - 303 3rd Street, minor amendment to the façade design of the proposed residential building.

1. BZA cases.

2. Other.

Mon, Mar 7
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Mar 8 
12:00pm   The City Council's Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committee will conduct a public meeting on the subject of NSTAR and renewable energy.  (Ackermann Room)
3:30pm   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss issues relative to the efforts of employees of the Cambridge Brands Plant to improve their working conditions.  (Ackermann Room)

Wed, Mar 9 
3:30pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on an amendment prepared in response to City Council Order #6 of November 22, 2004. The amendment would change Article 6 of the Zoning Ordinance to ensure that adequate parking is provided when new uses are accommodated in an existing building.  (Sullivan Chamber)
4:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Police Review and Advisory Board ("PRAB") Ordinance.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Mar 15 

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd floor conference room)

General Business

7:30pm   Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

7:40pm   City Council Round Table discussion.

8:00pm   PB#179 - North Point Development, Buildings S & T, final design review.

9:00pm   Sego, et al Petition to amend the zoning at Norfolk, Hampshire, Tremont and Broadway.

9:30pm   PB#186 - 310 Rindge Avenue, design review.

BZA cases.

Other – Election of Chair.

Wed, Mar 16 
3:30pm   The City Council's Human Services and the Public Safety Committees will conduct a joint meeting with the Violence Prevention Task Force to plan a city-wide conversation around the issue of developing a city-wide anti-bullying policy.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 21
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Mar 22 
3:00pm   The City Council's Veterans Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss creating programs for veterans coming home from the war.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Mar 23 
2:30pm   The City Council's Economic Development, Training and Employment Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion on using public events and celebrations to further economic development, including discussion of an annual funding mechanism.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 28
5:30pm   Roundtable City Council Meeting - Meeting with Planning Board. No public comment. No votes will be taken. Meeting will not be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Mar 29 
4:00pm   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public hearing to review the current status of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan for the W.R. Grace Alewife site on file with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, in particular W.R. Grace's proposed exit strategy and the community response to that proposal.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Apr 4 
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Apr 5 
10:00am   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss creating an advisory board for a “Healthy Living Campaign” that promotes physical activity as well as healthy eating. (Sullivan Chamber)

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd floor conference room)

General Business

7:30pm   Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

7:40pm   Mass Avenue Retail Discussion

Public Hearing

8:30pm   Zoning Petition to amend Section 6.12 of the Zoning Ordinance, Off Street Parking Regulations for existing structures.

General Business

1. PB#205 - Vail Court, deliberation and possible decision.

2. BZA cases.

3. Other.

Wed, Apr 6 
4:30pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a petition filed by Joan E. O'Connor, et al., requesting amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to clarify the applicability of the Mount Auburn Hospital Institutional District to the whole of the site of the Mount Auburn Hospital, having an address of 330 Mount Auburn Street.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a petition filed by Joanne Wilbert Weed, et al., requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinances and Zoning Map to change a Residence C-1 District to Residence A-2 District, bordered by Willard Street, Foster Street, Sparks Street and the C-2 District along Mount Auburn Street.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Apr 7 
5:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Police Review and Advisory Board ("PRAB") Ordinance.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Apr 11 
5:00pm   Special Presentation – Cambridge Reads with author Khaled Hosseini  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Apr 12 
10:00am   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss establishing the Cambridge Charles River Challenge, which would include a run-bike-kayak along the Charles River and through Cambridge.  (Ackermann Room)

Wed, Apr 13 
1:00pm   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting on what challenges residents face in receiving healthy and affordable food.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Apr 14 
3:30pm   The City Council's Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss plans for the First Anniversary of the May 17, 2004 Same Sex Marriage Celebration.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:00pm   The City Council's Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss ideas and suggestions around property tax issues to be considered by the Special Committee on Property Tax.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Apr 19 

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd floor Conference Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

7:30pm    Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

Public Hearings

7:40pm   Weed, et al Petition to amend the zoning map in the area of Foster, Sparks and Willard Streets from Residence C-1 to A-2.

8:00pm   O'Connor, et al Petition to amend the Institutional Use Regulations to include the Residence C-3 District within the Mount Auburn Hospital District.

General Business

1. PB#179, North Point Development, Roadways Final Design Review.

2. Parking Petition to amend Section 6.12, deliberation and recommendation.

3. Open Space Plan, discussion and comments

4. BZA cases.

5. Other.

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@cambridgema.gov.

Thurs, Apr 21 

7:00-9:00pm   Porter Square Neighbors Association (PSNA) meeting  (Hope Fellowship Church, Basement, 16 Beech St.)

• Tools for Zoning Changes - Cambridge City Councillor Brian Murphy

• Update on the Long Site Appeal

• Ears to the Ground - People in the neighborhood are talking about major concerns:

» Housing density and parking policies - Boston Back Bay/South End parking spaces sell for $100,000 each or rent for $350/month - Is this the model for Cambridge?

» The steep rise in property taxes and a report on the finance committee meeting - cash cows and development agendas

» What we get out of city government and where's accountability

» Other issues?

Questions? Call Dave Reed at 617-876-3688, weekdays.

Mon, Apr 25 
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Apr 27 
10:00am   The City Council's Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussing plans for the First Anniversary of the May 17, 2004 Same Sex Marriage Celebration.  (Ackermann Room)

Thurs, Apr 28 
6:00pm   The City Council's Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee will conduct a public meeting with the Pedestrian Committee to discuss pedestrian priorities and any and all matters that may properly come before the committee.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, May 2 
5:30pm   Roundtable City Council Meeting. To discuss community based planning for arts, culture, history and heritage programming. No public comment. No votes will be taken. Meeting will not be televised.  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

Tues, May 3 

10:00am   The City Council's Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion on the subject of NSTAR and renewable energy requirements.  (Ackermann Room)

6:00pm   The City Council's Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee will conduct a public meeting with the Bicycle Committee to discuss bicycle issues and any and all matters that may properly come before the committee.  (Sullivan Chamber)

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd floor conference room)

General Business

7:30pm   Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

7:40pm   Lower Mass Avenue retail discussion.

8:15pm   Weed, et al Petition to amend the zoning map in the area of Foster, Sparks and Willard Streets from Residence C-1 to A-2, discussion and possible recommendation.

9:15pm   PB#184 - 195 First Street, Pre-Application Conference.

General Business

1. BZA cases.

2. Other.

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@cambridgema.gov.

Wed, May 4 
10:00am   The City Council's Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss FY06 City Budget.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, May 5 
6:00pm   The City Council's Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the FY06 School Department Budget.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, May 9 
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, May 10 
5:30pm   The City Council's Claims Committee will conduct a public hearing to consider claims filed against the city.  (Ackermann Room)

Wed, May 11 
10:00am   The City Council's Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss FY06 City Budget.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, May 12 
9:15am   The City Council's Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee will conduct a public meeting to finalize plans for the First Anniversary of the May 17, 2004 Same Sex Marriage Celebration.  (Anastos Room)

Mon, May 16 
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, May 17 

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd floor conference room)

General Business

7:30pm   Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

Public Hearing continued

7:40pm   O'Connor, et al Petition to amend the Institutional Use Regulations to include the Residence C-3 District within the Mount Auburn Hospital District.

General Business

8:30pm   Lower Mass Avenue retail discussion.

1. BZA cases.

2. Other.

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@cambridgema.gov.

Wed, May 18 

4:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion on an amendment prepared in response to City Council Order #6 of November 22, 2004. The amendment would change Article 6 of the Zoning Ordinance to ensure that adequate parking is provided when new uses are accommodated in an existing building. This meeting to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

4:45pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion on a petition filed by Joanne Wilbert Weed, et al., requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map to change a Residence C-1 District to Residence A-2 District, bordered by Willard Street, Foster Street, Sparks Street and the C-2 District along Mount Auburn Street. This meeting to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion on a petition filed by Joan E. O'Connor, et al., requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to clarify the applicability of the Mount Auburn Hospital Institutional District to the whole of the site of the Mount Auburn Hospital, having an address of 330 Mount Auburn Street. This meeting to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Sat, May 21  
10:15am-1:00pm   Cambridge-Somerville Go-Green History Bike Tour 
Ride departs from Cambridge Common at 10:30am. Please arrive by 10:15 for orientation
Easy 9-mile ride with stops for historical commentary
Refreshments at the ride's middle behind the Davis Square T at around 11:30am and end at the former Somerville Police Station on Bow Street around 1:00pm
Rain date May 22, same departure time
For a map of the route, a history pamphlet, rain date announcements, and more information, visit:
http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~ledlie/BikeRides/Spring2005/ 
This tour is organized and supported by:
Cambridge Bicycle Committee: www.cambridgema.gov/~CDD/et/bike/bike_com.html, 617-349-4629
Somerville Bicycle Committee 617-628-8895
Cambridge Historical Commission www.cambridgema.gov/~Historic, 617-349-4683
Cambridge Historical Society www.cambridgehistory.org, 617-547-4252
Somerville Historic Preservation Commission www.ci.somerville.ma.us/Division.cfm?orgunit=PRESBD, 617-625-6600 ext. 2500
Cambridge Community Development Department www.cambridgema.gov/~CDD, 617-349-4600
Cambridge and Somerville Police Departments
City of Cambridge: www.cambridgema.gov 
City of Somerville: www.ci.somerville.ma.us 
For more information about GoGreen month, visit www.cambridgema.gov/gogreen.

Mon, May 23 
4:00pm   2005 Scholarship Award Ceremony  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:30-8:30pm   Andre Green for City Council – Campaign Kickoff Event  (Ryles Club, 212 Hampshire street)
Suggested donation $50 but anything will be accepted. Contact: Lorene Leiter,  lmleiter@comcast.net.

Wed, May 25 
1:30pm   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to evaluate the needs of the Cambridge homeless, particularly the Harvard Square population.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, May 26
5:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public meeting to hear from developers of both affordable and market rate housing with regard to proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding parking requirements for new uses in existing buildings.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, June 6 
5:00pm   Special Presentation – Recognition of Just-A-Start/Cambridge Savings Affordable Housing Partnership  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:15pm   Special Presentation – Recognize City's Environmental Partners  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, June 7 

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd floor conference room)

General Business

7:30pm   Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

Public Hearings

7:40pm   PB#173 - 250 Massachusetts Avenue, Major Amendment #1 to construct a five story 65,310 square foot technical office with ground floor retail. Section 19.20 - Project Review Special Permit and Section 20.304 -Central Square Overlay District, waiver of dimensional regulations.

8:40pm   PB#206 - 75 Ames Street/7 Cambridge Center, Section 19.20 - Project Review Special Permit for 175 dwelling units with 6 levels of parking.

General Business

1. Lower Mass Avenue retail discussion.

2. O'Connor, et al Petition to amend the Institutional Use Regulations to include the Residence C-3 District within the Mount Auburn Hospital District.

3. BZA cases.

4. Other.

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@cambridgema.gov.

Mon, June 13 
5:30pm   Roundtable City Council meeting with the Cambridge Retirement Board. The purpose of the meeting is to receive an overview of the retirement system for municipal employees and a report from the Personnel Director on the opportunities available to city employees for additional retirement savings. No public comment. No votes will be taken. Meeting will not be televised. (Sullivan Chamber) - postponed due to power outage

Tues, June 14 
9:00am   The City Council's Public Safety Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss issues relating to relocation of the Police Station.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, June 20 
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, June 21 

10:00am   The City Council's Economic Development, Training and Employment Committee will conduct a public meeting to receive an update on Destination Cambridge events for FY05-06 and to discuss any other business that may come before the committee.  (Sullivan Chamber)

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd floor conference room)

General Business

7:30pm   Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

Public Hearing

7:40pm   Planning Board petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance Section 20.100 to reduce the threshold for a Large Project Review to 2,000 square feet.

General Business

Lower Mass Avenue Overlay District retail discussion.

Public Hearings

8:30pm   Planning Board petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map in the area called the Concord/Alewife Study area.

General Business

1. 75 Ames Street/7 Cambridge Center, Section 19.20 - Project Review Special Permit for 187 dwelling units with 7 levels of parking, discussion and possible decision.

2. PB #189 - 303 Third Street, minor amendment to extend the PUD special permit.

3. BZA cases.

4. Other.

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@cambridgema.gov.

Wed, June 22
4:30pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the text of Section 20.100 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance relating to the Massachusetts Avenue Overlay District from the Planning Board. This meeting to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on the Planning Board's proposed rezoning of the Concord Alewife area. This meeting to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, June 27 
3:00pm   The City Council's Housing Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the concerns of Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) tenants regarding crime in the vicinity of CHA housing and how CHA security and the Cambridge Police Department can work together to address these concerns.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, June 29 
4:00pm   Community Preservation Act Committee Public Meeting  (Anastos Room, Cambridge City Hall)
The Community Preservation Act Committee will hold a public meeting Wednesday, June 29, at 4 p.m., in the Anastos Room at Cambridge City Hall, 795 Mass. Ave. The meeting agenda will include the following: (1) City presentation to the CPA Committee of proposal to approve purchase of land located at 12-14 Watson Street for use as a public community garden; (2) public comment and hearing on proposed Watson Street purchase; (3) CPA Committee vote on Watson Street purchase proposal; and (4) regular meeting of the CPA Committee to present FY 06 Proposals for CPA funding. The Community Preservation Act provides funding for Affordable Housing, Historic Preservation and Open Space. The CPA Committee reviews proposals and makes recommendations for the expenditure of CPA funds in each of those categories. For more information, contact Nancy Schlacter at 617-349-4302.

Sat, July 2 
9:00am - all day   Cambridge Discovery Walks  (various locations around Cambridge)

Mon, July 4 
Noon - 3:00pm   Cambridge Republican City Committee Second Annual 4th of July Picnic  (Sennott Park, corner of Broadway & Norfolk St.)
Committee members and their guests invited. Prospective members and all Cambridge Republicans also welcome. Free of charge – consider bringing a donated food or beverage item. No open flame cooking, alcoholic beverages, loud music or fireworks permitted.
CONTACT: Fred Baker, baker@deslab.MIT.edu or 617-894-1678.

Thurs, July 7 
4:30pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a proposed amendment to exempt the construction or location of a municipal police or fire station from the provisions of this ordinance.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on proposed Municipal Code amendment to the Parking Transportation and Demand Management Ordinance (PTDM) to exempt the construction or location of a municipal police or fire station from the provisions of this ordinance.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment in the Kendall Square Urban Renewal area submitted by the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Sat, July 9 
9:00am - all day   Cambridge Discovery Walks  (various locations around Cambridge)

Wed, July 13 
10:00am   The City Council's Economic Development, Training and Employment Committee will conduct a public meeting to receive an update on Destination Cambridge events for FY05-06 and to discuss any other business that may properly come before the committee.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, July 18 
4:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on the Planning Board's proposed rezoning of the Concord Alewife area. This meeting to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, July 19 

5:30pm   The City Council's Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss dog parks in the city.  (Sullivan Chamber)

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd floor conference room)

General Business

7:30pm   Update by Susan Glazer, Deputy Director for Community Development.

Public Hearing

7:40pm   City Council Petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance Section 4.000 - Use Regulations to allow Fire or Police Stations in the Residence C, C-1, C-1A, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A and 3B, as well as to allow the construction or location of a municipal police or fire station.

8:00pm   Special Permit #109, Major Amendment, 343 Fresh Pond Parkway, request for further relief from Section 7.22.16 - Sign Regulations in the Business, Office an Industrial District to increase the signage on the existing canopy as well as to change the color. The applicant is also requesting further relief from Section 20.64.1 - Parkway Overlay District Front Yard Setback to increase the canopy in all directions.

General Business

1. 1. Concord/Alewife Zoning Petition, discussion and possible recommendation.

2. 2. PB#144, Technology Square, Minor Amendment to construct single story additions for retail use on Buildings 200 and 500.

3. BZA cases.

4. Other.

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@cambridgema.gov.

Wed, July 20 
9:30am   The City Council's Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss wireless internet access in the city and for the city.  (Ackermann Room) – meeting cancelled

Thurs, July 21 

7:00-9:00pm   Porter Square Neighbors Association (PSNA) meeting  (Hope Fellowship Church, Basement, 16 Beech St.)

• Review new renderings and site plans for the Hess gas station (which incorporate our feedback ideas) and get a summary of the BZA meeting on the station

• Update on Zoning Changes for supporting the Mass. Ave. Retail Ecology – Planning Board actions and discussions and the viewpoints of the three neighborhoods

• Update on the Buy Local on the Avenue Campaign (see early prototypes)

• Update on the Long Site Appeal

Questions? Call Dave Reed at 617-876-3688, weekdays.

Mon, July 25 
9:30am   The City Council's Finance Committee and the Special Committee on Property Tax will conduct a public meeting to discuss issues relating to property tax.  (Ackermann Room)

Tues, July 26 
9:30pm   The City Council's Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the Cambridge Scholarship Program and revenue updates.  (Ackermann Room)

Fri, July 29 
7:00pm - 11:00pm   City of Cambridge Dance Party  (Mass. Ave., in front of City Hall)

Mon, Aug 1 
3:30pm   The City Council's Finance Committee and the Special Committee on Property Tax will conduct a public meeting to discuss issues relating to property tax.  (Ackermann Room)
5:30pm   Special (Midsummer) City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Aug 2 
6:45pm   City Council Candidates Night, sponsored by Progressive Democrats of Cambridge and others  (Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

Tues, Aug 16 

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd floor conference room)

General Business

7:30pm   Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

Public Hearing

7:40pm   MXD Zoning Petition to allow 75,000 square feet of additional development to be restricted to housing use in the MXD District, also known as Kendall Square.

General Business

1. Special Permit #178 - 355 Green Street, minor amendment to extend the special permit.

2. Special Permit # 171- 1730 Cambridge Street, CGIS - Minor Amendment to redesign the curbcuts.

3. BZA 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@cambridgema.gov.

Wed, Aug 17 
7:00pm   12th Annual Oldtime Baseball Game (courtesy of Steve Buckley) .   (St. Peter's Field, Sherman Street, North Cambridge)
    This is a great event - RW 

Thurs, Aug 18 

7:00-9:00pm   Porter Square Neighbors Association (PSNA) meeting  (Hope Fellowship Church, Basement, 16 Beech St.)

• Figuring out Distribution Strategies for the new Buy & Eat on Mass. Ave. First Map – get the final map, help figure out the best ways to get it into the hands of local folks

• MBTA police update on the July 6 assault at the T station park – Lt. Commander Venturelli

• Zoning Changes for supporting Mass. Ave. Retail – where we are and why, next steps

• Update on the Long Site Appeal

• Ears to the Ground – what else is happening

Questions? Call Dave Reed at 617-876-3688, weekdays.

Mon, Aug 29 
5:00pm   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss two concerns regarding the Concord-Alewife Zoning Petition: the flood waters and the flood of traffic that the proposed rezoning and consequent development is likely to bring.  (Sullivan Chamber) - meeting cancelled

Tues, Sept 6 

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd floor conference room)

General Business

7:30pm   Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

Public Hearing

7:40pm   PB#207 - Switch House at 25-45 Blackstone Street, Special Permits for Multifamily housing (Section 4.26) and conversion of nonresidential to residential use (Section 5.28), Harvard University, applicant.

General Business

1. Special Permit #205 - Vail Court, review of changes to the Planning Board Special Permit.

2. Special Permit #171 - 1730 Cambridge Street, minor amendment to curb cut design.

3. Special Permit #179 - North Point, Building S and Central Park, update.

4. BZA 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@cambridgema.gov.

Wed, Sept 7 
5:30pm   The City Council's Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue to discuss dog parks in the city.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Fri, Sept 9 
9:00am   The City Council's Finance Committee and the Special Committee on Property Tax will conduct a public meeting to continue discussing issues related to the property tax.  (Ackermann Room)

Mon, Sept 12 
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Sept 19 
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Sept 20 

6:00pm   The City Council's Public Safety Committee and the Finance Committee will conduct a joint public meeting to discuss the issue of running red lights with the Pedestrian and Bicycle Committees.  (Sullivan Chamber)

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd floor conference room)

General Business

7:30pm   Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

Public Hearing

7:40pm   Planning Board Zoning Petition to amend the North Massachusetts Avenue Overlay District - Section 20.100 to allow ground floor retail as well as a number of small changes that refine the existing Overlay District regulations.

8:00pm   PB#208 - 95 Harvey Street, Michael O'Shea, applicant, for a Special Permit to convert a nonresidential building to 8 residential units and one unit of artist/woodworking studio, Multifamily Use - Section 17.23.1 (Section11.10), and Conversion to Residential Use - Section 5.28.2 and a parking setback waiver Section 6.44.1(g).

8:30pm   PB#209 - Mount Auburn Hospital, 300 Mount Auburn Street, Project Review Special Permit (Section 19.20 and 10.40) to construct 164,000 square feet of new acute care medical use and 144 net new parking spaces.

General Business

1. PB#109, Major Amendment - 343 Fresh Pond Parkway - Mobil to enlarge the existing canopy and signage, request to extend the time for decision.

2. PB#168, Minor Amendment - 75 Amherst Street - MIT Media Lab Special Permit, amendment to extend the special permit for one year.

3. BZA cases.

City of Cambridge Bus Shelter variance requests.

4. Other.

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@cambridgema.gov.

Wed, Sept 21 
4:30pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Cambridge Municipal Code Chapter 12.18 entitled "Standardizing the Placement and Maintenance of Newsracks."  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a petition submitted by the Planning Board to amend Section 20.100 of the Zoning Ordinance, Massachusetts Avenue Overlay District, relative to ground floor retail.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Sept 22  
5:30pm   Special City Council Meeting with the Massachusetts Delegation to discuss issues and concerns regarding property taxes and municipal revenue.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Fri, Sept 23 
9:00am   The Finance Committee and the Special Committee on Property Tax will conduct a public meeting to continue discussions on issues relating to the property tax and to review property tax proposals.  (Ackermann Room)

Mon, Sept 26 
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:30pm   The City Council will conduct a public hearing to discuss the property tax rate classification.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Sept 28 
5:30pm   The Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue to discuss dog parks in the city.  (Ackermann Room)

Wed, Oct 5 
6:30pm   Green Decade/Cambridge - Environmental Candidates Night (Senior Center, 806 Mass Ave, Central Square)
Refreshments provided. Green Decade/Cambridge has invited all candidates for Cambridge City Council to speak on environmental and energy issues that impact all of us living in Cambridge. For more info visit www.greencambridge.org.

Do you care about energy efficiency in our schools? Green government buildings? Public transportation? Convenient location of needed services? Alternatives to car ownership? Keeping Cambridge naturally cool in the summer without energy expenditure? Idling trucks and busses emitting pollutants? So do we!

Green Decade/Cambridge has invited all candidates for Cambridge City Council to speak on these and many other environmental and energy issues that impact all of us living in Cambridge. Please join us on October 5 at 6.30 pm at the Senior Center (806 Mass Ave in Central Square). Refreshments will be provided.

This event is jointly sponsored by Green Decade/Cambridge, Agassiz Neighborhood Council, Clean Water Action, Charles River Conservancy, Friends of Alewife Reservation, Harvest Co-op, Harvard Green Campus Initiative, Massachusetts Interfaith for Power & Light, Mystic River Watershed Assoc, New Ecology, Sierra Club and ZipCar. Potential questions and background information will be posted on the Green Decade/Cambridge web site at www.greencambridge.org before the event. Also, the website will publish a future date when this event will be aired on Cambridge Cable TV.

Contact: Green Decade / Cambridge;  31 Chilton St #3 Cambridge, MA 02138;  Telephone: 617.661.7678
greencambridge@comcast.net     http://www.greencambridge.org 

Thurs, Oct 6 
5:30pm   The City Council's Human Services Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the Cambridge Housing Authority’s "Rent Simplification" process and its impact on childcare, family and elderly services.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Oct 17 
9:30am   Continuation of the recessed Special City Council Meeting with the Massachusetts Delegation to discuss issues and concerns regarding property taxes and municipal revenue. This meeting to be televised. (Sullivan Chamber)
3:30pm   Special City Council Roundtable Meeting to discuss nuclear research reactors. No public comment. No votes will be taken. Meeting will not be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Oct 18

5:30pm   The City Council's Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the issue of the VFW dance studio with the dance advocates.  (Sullivan Chamber)

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd floor conference room)

General Business

7:30pm   Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

Public Hearing

7:40pm   PB#205 - Vail Court, (a.k.a. 139 Bishop Allen Drive), Major Amendment to amend the design approved in the special permit and to waive the setback requirement for two on grade handicapped accessory parking spaces (Section 6.44.1). Six-S Realty Trust, applicant.

General Business

1. PB#209 - Mount Auburn Hospital, 300 Mount Auburn Street, Project Review Special Permit (Section 19.20 and 10.40) to construct 164,000 square feet of new acute care medical use and 144 net new parking spaces, deliberation and possible decision.

2. BZA 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@cambridgema.gov.

Wed, Oct 19 
4:00pm   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss two concerns regarding the re-filed Concord Alewife Zoning petition, flood waters and traffic.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Oct 20 
6:00pm   Joint Meeting between the City Council and School Committee to discuss prescription drug abuse.  (344 Broadway, 2nd Fl Conference Room)

Fri, Oct 21 
9:00am   The City Council's Finance Committee and the Special Committee on Property Tax will conduct a public meeting to continue discussions on issues relating to the property tax and to review property tax proposals.  (Anastos Room)

Mon, Oct 24 
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Oct 26 
8:30am   The City Council's Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committee will conduct a public meeting to receive an update on local action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Oct 31 
4:30pm   The City Council's Claims Committee will conduct a public hearing to consider claims filed against the city.  (Ackermann Room)
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Nov 1 
3:00pm   The City Council's Housing Committee will conduct a public meeting to receive information on Cambridge's fuel assistance program and any other help available to lower heating costs this winter. This meeting will be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd floor conference room)

General Business

7:30pm   Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

Public Hearing

7:40pm   PB#210 - 2055 Massachusetts Avenue, North Massachusetts Avenue Overlay District, Section 20.100. Special permit to waive the front yard green open space and building façade glass requirements for a self-service gas station with convenience store. Convenience store special permit has been previously granted; side yard variances are required for the store building from the Board of Zoning Appeal.

General Business

1. Planning Board Petition to amend the North Massachusetts Avenue Overlay District Zoning - Section 20.100. Amendments to provide incentives for ground floor retail, to allow some retail use in certain residential districts, and to refine and clarify certain existing Overlay District regulations. Discussion and possible recommendation.

2. PB#208 - 95 Harvey Street. Special Permit under Section 5.28 to convert industrial building to residential use. Discussion and possible decision.

3. PB#205 - Vail Court, (a.k.a. 139 Bishop Allen Drive). Major Amendment to alter the design approved in the special permit and to waive the setback requirement for two on-grade handicapped accessory parking spaces (Section 6.44.1). Six-S Realty Trust, applicant. Discussion and possible decision.

4. BZA 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@cambridgema.gov.

Mon, Nov 7
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Nov 14
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Nov 15 
7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (344 Broadway, City Hall Annex, 2nd Floor Meeting Room)

General Business

7:30pm   Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.

Public Hearing

7:40pm   Planning Board petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map in the area called the Concord/Alewife Study Area.

General Business

1. PB#196 - 60 Aberdeen Avenue, Minor Amendment to reduce the amount of parking spaces from 83 to 82.

2. PB#208 - 95 Harvey Street. Special Permit under Section 5.28 to convert industrial building to residential use. Discussion and possible decision.

3. BZA 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@cambridgema.gov.

Thurs, Nov 17 

7:00-9:00pm   Porter Square Neighbors Association (PSNA) meeting  (Hope Fellowship Church, Basement, 16 Beech St.)

• Proposal to change Porter Rd. to a one-way street – The City has received a request to make this change and is looking for community input.

• 1923 Mass. Ave. Subs Express Pizza, application to License Commission for a Common Victualer License from 6am to midnight, 7 days a week with a capacity for 18.

• Zoning in support of retail update

• Revision of by-laws

• Election of new officers

• Reminder: Time to pay annual dues $10.00

• Long Funeral Home hearing:
Nov. 16 at 2pm; Middlesex County Court House, Room 11B

Questions? Call Dave Reed at 617-876-3688, weekdays.

Fri, Nov 18 
5:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st floor)
The Election Commission will meet to conclude the 2005 Municipal Election by adding any remaining overseas absentee ballots to those cast on Election Day and running the tabulation software a final time to produce the Official Final Results. As of this writing, no such additional ballots have arrived since Election Day, so it is possible that the Unofficial Final Results may be certified as the Official Final Results. Presumably, the official declaration of the winners of the election will then take place.

Mon, Nov 21
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Nov 22 
4:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 8.24 of the Cambridge Municipal Code on Refuse and Litter.  (Sullivan Chamber)
4:30pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on re-filed proposal by the Planning Board to rezone the Concord Alewife area. This meeting to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Nov 28
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Nov 29  
6:00-9:00pm   Roundtable Discussion on the Elementary School Curriculum  (Media Cafeteria, CRLS, 459 Broadway)
There will be a special informal meeting of the Cambridge School Committee on Tuesday, November 29, 2005, 6:00-9:00pm, in the Media Cafeteria, Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, 459 Broadway, for the purpose of a roundtable discussion on the elementary school curriculum with an update from the superintendent on how it aligns with the state frameworks and the periodic assessments and how teachers can meet the needs of students working below, at and above grade level within the classroom. No votes will be taken.

Wed, Nov 30
4:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion on a petition submitted by the Planning Board to amend Section 20.100 of the Zoning Ordinance, Massachusetts Avenue Overlay District, relative to ground floor retail.  (Sullivan Chamber) - meeting cancelled

Mon, Dec 5
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Dec 6
7:30pm   Planning Board meeting (344 Broadway, City Hall Annex, 2nd Floor Meeting Room) DIDN'T POST THIS
General Business
7:30pm   Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.
Public Hearing
7:40pm   PB#211 - 173 Pearl St/10 Cpl. McTernan St. (Blessed Sacrament Church property) , Special Permit to convert the existing nonresidential buildings to multifamily residential use, Pearl Street LLC, applicant.
General Business
1. PB#208 - 95 Harvey Street. Special Permit under Section 5.28 to convert industrial building to residential use. Discussion and possible decision.
2. Planning Board petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map in the area called the Concord/Alewife Study Area. Discussion and possible recommendation.
3. BZA cases.

Mon, Dec 12
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber) - meeting cancelled

Wed, Dec 14 
3:00pm   The City Council's Housing Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion on the issue of increases in condominium fees for inclusionary zoning homeownership units, and on how the Community Development Department can assist tenants in private affordable rental units who wish to contest rent increases and there will also be a discussion of the point system used in determining the allocation of affordable housing units.  (Ackermann Room)

Mon, Dec 19
5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Dec 20
7:30pm   Planning Board meeting (344 Broadway, City Hall Annex, 2nd Floor Meeting Room) DIDN'T POST THIS
General Business
1. Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development.
2. Discussion of Sign Ordinance and possible revisions to Article 7.000 - Signs and Illumination
3. PB#141, Cambridge Research Park/Kendall Square, 364 Third Street, discussion and determination whether a request by the developer to increase the amount of theater use, allow more height for housing, and shift of some hotel use to ground floor retail and life science use, would require minor or major amendments to the special permit.
4. BZA cases.