Calendar Pieces

4:00pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on Citizens Zoning Petition from Patrick Barrett et al. North Mass Ave BA-5 Zoning District Petition (AP22#52). (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS)
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tues, Jan 3 at 6:00pm for the purpose of discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee.
Individuals must sign up in advance to provide public comments. The sign-up window is Thurs, Dec 29 through Tues, Jan 3 at 12:00pm (by phone) and 5:30pm (online).
To sign up to call in using the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device visit https://secure1.cpsd.us/school_committee.
To sign up to call-in by phone: contact the School Committee office at 617-349-6620.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 98/99, as usual.

Wed, Jan 4

5:00pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on Citizens Zoning Petition from Duane Callender, et al. Cambridge Lab Regulation Zoning Amendment (AP22#53). (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Mon, Jan 9

Tues, Jan 10

1:00pm The City Council’s Housing Committee will hold a public meeting to get an update from the Community Development Department on planning underway to develop changes in the City’s affordable homeownership programs. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

6:00pm School Committee Special Meeting (Virtual, broadcast from the Media Arts Studio, 454 Broadway)
There will be a Virtual Special Meeting of the School Committee on Tues, Jan 10 at 6:00pm, broadcast from the Media Arts Studio, 454 Broadway, Cambridge for the purpose of entertaining a motion to convene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy for collective bargaining (CEA Units A&B) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee.
Votes may be taken in executive session and the School Committee will not reconvene in open session after the executive session.

2. Adoption of Planning Board meeting transcripts (11/22/2022, 12/6/2022, 12/13/2022)

6:30pm Climate Resilience Zoning Petition
Zoning Petition by the Planning Board to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge by creating two new Sections 22.80 “Flood Resilience Standards” and 22.90 “Green Factor Standard,” and by amending Articles 2.000, 5.000, 19.000, and 22.000 to adjust development standards and urban design objectives with the goal of promoting resilience to the projected impacts of climate change. (Materials)

BZA-203056 (scheduled to be heard by BZA on 1/12/2023)
358 Broadway – Variance to convert an existing 2nd floor commercial office condo in a mixed-use building to a residential apartment. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5. 26 (Conversion). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non- Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance). (Materials)

General Business items may be taken out of the order in which they appear on the agenda above. Times for General Business items are approximate. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During the discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Swaathi Joseph, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4668, sjoseph@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.iqm2.com. Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Wed, Jan 11

3:00pm The City Council’s Gov’t Ops Committee will hold a public meeting for the purpose of reviewing recent report of Boards and Commissions from the City Manager which are subject to City Council approval, and to discuss the City Clerks request for a dedicated email address for City Council communications. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Thurs, Jan 12

6:00-8:00pm There will be a Community Meeting on Thurs, Jan 12 with the District Attorney, Commissioner Elow, and City Manager Yi-An Huang to answer questions relating to the fatal officer-involved shooting of Sayed Faisal and a Special Council Meeting on Wed, Jan 18 that will discuss protocols, processes, and training in the Cambridge Police Department. (MLK School, 102 Putnam Ave.)

Tues, Jan 17

6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS) - AGENDA
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tues, Jan 17 at 6:00pm for the purpose of discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee.
Individuals must sign up in advance to provide public comments. The sign-up window is Thurs, Jan 12 through Tues, Jan 17 at 12:00pm (by phone) and 5:30pm (online).
To sign up to call in using the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device visit https://secure1.cpsd.us/school_committee.
To sign up to call-in by phone: contact the School Committee office at 617-349-6620.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 98/99, as usual.

Wed, Jan 18

1:00pm The City Council’s Civic Unity Committee and Economic Development and University Relations Committee will hold a joint public meeting to receive an update on the current state of the Cannabis industry in Cambridge and Massachusetts. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

3:00pm Special City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
The City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Jan 18 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm to discuss protocols, processes, and training of the Cambridge Police Department related to the fatal officer-involved shooting of Sayed Faisal. There will be public comment.

Thurs, Jan 19

6:00pm School Committee Curriculum and Achievement Subcommittee Virtual Meeting (Virtual)
There will be a Virtual Meeting of the Curriculum and Achievement Subcommittee on Thurs, Jan 19 at 6:00pm, called for the purpose of discussing the CPSD instructional framework review, and to discuss a student proposal to grant gym credit for theater participation. The meeting is expected to end by or before 7:30pm.
Individuals must sign up in advance to provide public comments. The sign-up window is Tues, Jan 17 through Thurs, Jan 19 at 12:00pm (by phone) and 5:30pm (online).
To sign up to call in using the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device visit https://secure1.cpsd.us/school_committee.
To sign up to call-in by phone: contact the School Committee office at 617-349-6620.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 98/99.

Mon, Jan 23

5:00pm School Committee Special Education and Student Supports Subcommittee Virtual Meeting (Virtual)
There will be a Virtual Meeting of the Special Education and Student Supports Subcommittee on Mon, Jan 23 at 5:00pm for the purpose to update the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework, introducing the Director of Special Education, and discuss the tiered literacy Interventions. The meeting is expected to end by or before 6:30pm.
Individuals must sign up in advance to provide public comments. The sign-up window is Thurs, Jan 19 through Mon, Jan 23 at 11:00am (by phone) and 4:30pm (online).
To sign up to call in using the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device visit https://secure1.cpsd.us/school_committee.
To sign up to call-in by phone: contact the School Committee office at 617-349-6620.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 98/99.

Tues, Jan 24

3:00pm The City Council’s Economic Development and University Relations Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue its Nov 22, 2022 discussion of the environmental and economic impact of BEUDO on residential, business, and academic properties/communities. This will be a roundtable discussion with the Community Development Department, representatives from Eversource, the business community, universities, and large commercial/residential property owners. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

6:00-8:00pm Charter Review Committee Public Forum (Main Library)
Meet committee members, participate in discussion, and have the opportunity to share with us what you think is working well and what some of the challenges are of Cambridge government. [Flier]

6:00pm Virtual Special School Committee Meeting (Virtual, broadcast from the Media Arts Studio, 454 Broadway)
There will be a Virtual Special Meeting of the School Committee on Tues, Jan 24 at 6:00pm, held and broadcast from the Media Arts Studio, 454 Broadway, for the purpose of a Budget Workshop to discuss FY2024 Enrollment & Budget Projections, an ESSER plan update and projections for FY24. It is anticipated this meeting will end by 8:00pm. This meeting will be televised, no votes will be taken and there will not be public comment.

Wed, Jan 25

3:30pm The City Council’s Civic Unity Committee will conduct a public hearing to continue discussing the two August 1, 2022 Policy Orders [PO22#138 and PO22#139] exploring ways to improve the lives of Cambridge’s African American/Black residents. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom) - cancelled

3:30pm Special City Council meeting (Remote only via Zoom due to disruption by “Party for Socialism and Liberation”)
The Cambridge City Council will reconvene on Wed, Jan 25 at 3:30pm to continue the Special Meeting that was recessed on Jan 18 to discuss protocols, processes, and training of the Cambridge Police Department related to the fatal, officer-involved shooting of Sayed Faisal. As this is a continuation of the Jan 18 meeting, there will be no public comment heard.

6:00pm Virtual School Committee Buildings and Grounds Sub-Committee Meeting (Virtual, broadcast from the Media Arts Studio, 454 Broadway)
There will be a Virtual Meeting of the Buildings and Grounds Sub-Committee on Wed, Jan 25 at 6:00pm for the purpose of discussing updates on the Long-Range Building Study, and non-COVID safety concerns vs. benefits of allowing parents again to enter buildings to drop younger students, the second review of proposed edits to the Transportation Policy and to start discussing safety programs in schools, including lockdown drills. This meeting will end by or before 7:30pm.
Individuals must sign up in advance to provide public comments. The sign-up window is Mon, Jan 3 through Wed, Jan 25 at 12:00pm (by phone) and 5:30pm (online).
To sign up to call in using the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device visit https://secure1.cpsd.us/school_committee.
To sign up to call-in by phone: contact the School Committee office at 617-349-6620.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 98/99, as usual.

Thurs, Jan 26

12:00pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a Zoning Petition by the Planning Board to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge by creating two new Sections 22.80 “Flood Resilience Standards” and 22.90 “Green Factor Standard,” and by amending Articles 2.000, 5.000, 19.000, and 22.000 to adjust development standards and urban design objectives with the goal of promoting resilience to the projected impacts of climate change. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Mon, Jan 30

Tues, Jan 31

6:30pm Cambridge Election Commission
The Election Commission will be participating in a public meeting of the Charter Review Committee on Tues, Jan 31 at 6:30pm via Zoom. Members of the public may view the Charter Review Committee Agenda and link to join here.

6:00pm School Committee Roundtable Meeting (Virtual, broadcast from the Media Arts Studio, 454 Broadway) - cancelled
There will be a Virtual Roundtable Meeting of the School Committee on Tues, Jan 31 at 6:00pm for the purpose of discussing the progress towards RSTA program improvement. It is anticipated this meeting will end by or before 8:00pm. The meeting will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 98/99, as usual. No votes will be taken and there will not be public comment.

6:30pm PB-231A Amendment 7 (Major) Development Proposal
75 First Street – PUD Special Permit amendment application by First Street – US Parcel E, LLC to enlarge the Development Parcel to include 75 First Street parcel and construct a new residential building with 90 units and 3,600 square feet of ground floor commercial space at 75 First Street with the new building extending over the existing building and surface parking spaces at 85 First Street pursuant to sections 12.37 Amendment to Final Development Plan, 13.50 PUD 4B Development Controls, and 19.20 Project Review. A Preliminary Determination from the Planning Board is required to advance to the second public hearing. (Materials)

Wed, Feb 1

Thurs, Feb 2

1:30pm The City Council’s Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the FY24 Capital Budget, and future investment priorities in Cambridge’s physical infrastructure ahead of the FY24 budget cycle. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

5:00pm The City Council’s Civic Unity Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss the Oct 3, 2022 policy order pertaining to the Indigenous People in our community. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Sat, Feb 4

6:00-8:00pm Charter Review Committee Public Forum (Zoom)
Meet committee members, participate in discussion, and have the opportunity to share with us what you think is working well and what some of the challenges are of Cambridge government. [Flier]

Mon, Feb 6

Tues, Feb 7

3:00pm The City Council’s Economic Development and University Relations Committee and its Neighborhood & Long-Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts & Celebration Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue its Dec 7, 2022 discussion of the attached zoning amendments and the Callender citizen petition proposing a technical definition of lab use and a restriction on new instances of the lab use in fragile districts including Central Square, Harvard Square, and Cambridge Street and possible alternative recommendations to address neighborhood concerns. This will be a roundtable discussion with the Community Development Department and representatives of impacted businesses, universities, property owners and residents. (Remote Only via Zoom)

5:30-7:30pm Charter Review Committee Virtual Meeting #12 (Zoom) - This was moved up from Feb 14
Note: The fact that the requirement for Charter Review is part of the revised Plan E Charter means that appointments to the committee should have been made by the City Manager subject to review by the full City Council. Instead, all of the appointments were made by an ad-hoc group of 4 councillors without any review of the full City Council. Archived recordings of virtual meetings are available here. The official site is: cambridgema.gov/charterreview

6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS)
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tues, Feb 7 at 6:00pm for the purpose of discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee.
Individuals must sign up in advance to provide public comments. The sign-up window is Thurs, Feb 2 through Tues, Feb 7 at 12:00pm (by phone) and 5:30pm (online).
To sign up to call in using the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device visit https://secure1.cpsd.us/school_committee.
To sign up to call-in by phone: contact the School Committee office at 617-349-6620.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 98/99, as usual.

2. Town Gown Reports (Reports)
• CDD Introduction
• Harvard University
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Lesley University
• Hult International School of Business

Wed, Feb 8

Mon, Feb 13

Tues, Feb 14

3:00pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will hold a public meeting to continue the discussion on Citizen’s Zoning Petition from Suzanne P. Blier, et. al Harvard Square Zoning Petition Modification regarding Frontage of Financial Institutions – AP22#46. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

5:00pm Virtual City Council/School Committee Joint Roundtable meeting (Remote only via Zoom likely due to threats of disruption by “Party for Socialism and Liberation”)
T there will be a Virtual Joint Roundtable Meeting between the City Council and the School Committee on Tues, Feb 14 at 5:00pm for the purpose of receiving updates from the City Manager, Superintendent, and the Cambridge Office of Early Childhood on the next steps toward the implementation of universal Pre-K in Cambridge. It is anticipated this meeting will end by or before 7:00pm. This meeting will be televised and live-streamed. No votes will be taken and there will not be public comment.

6:30pm PB-394
1730 Massachusetts Avenue –Special Permit application by 1730 Mass Ave, Inc. DBA The Boston Garden to convert an existing space to a cannabis retail store pursuant to Section 11.800 Adult Use Marijuana Retail Establishment. (Materials)

Wed, Feb 15

8:00-9:30am Recycling Advisory Committee meeting (Zoom)
Agenda includes: “About the Recycling Advisory Committee - RAC roles, responsibilities and governance”; Introductions of returning and new members; Invitation to two tours - Waster Management CORe facility (Feb 22) and Covanta Haverhill waste to energy (Apr 20); Public Comment

12:30pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will hold a public meeting to continue the discussion on the proposed Ordinance #2022-6, Green Jobs. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

5:30pm Annual Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Board Meeting (Zoom only)
Agenda includes: Election of Officers, Presentation of Draft 2022 Annual Report, Foundry Advisory Committee Update, Strategic Planning Update, and an Executive Session to discuss matters related to leasing of the Foundry Building office space at 101 Rogers Street.

5:30pm Cambridge Election Commission (51 Inman St., In-Person Participation Only)
5:30pm - Voter Registration Challenge Hearing [Challenge filed by Charles Teague regarding voter registration of Sam Seidel, 43 Harris St.]

Thurs, Feb 16

10:00am Special City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
The City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Thurs, Feb 16 from 10am to 12pm. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the annual City Manager performance review goals and metrics.

Foundry Family Festival

A week of Arts and STEM programming for the community!

Date: Saturday, February 18 - Saturday, February 25, 2023
‍Time: Various
Location: The Foundry, 101 Rogers St., Cambridge

The Foundry building will be bustling with free or pay-what-you-can public programming, to allow makers and artists of all ages to spend the school break opening their minds, connecting with new artists and makers in the area, and all in all, creating!

To honor the undeniable power of community voice that made The Foundry what it is today, the theme of the festival is storytelling – embracing the power of dialogue and sharing our stories to build bridges and community.

All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in as many activities as you are excited about.

Each day of programming will feature a show from Liars & Believers: A Story Beyond. Grab your tickets for the show here!

Mon, Feb 27

Tues, Feb 28

12:30pm The City Council’s Human Services and Veterans Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss the status of after school programming in Cambridge. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

3:00pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will hold a public meeting to continue the discussion on Citizens Zoning Petition from Patrick Barrett et.al North Mass Ave BA-5 Zoning District Petition – AP22#52. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

2. Adoption of Planning Board meeting transcripts (12/20/2022, 1/10/2023, 1/17/2023)

6:30pm PB-395
425 Massachusetts Avenue –Special Permit application by Commonwealth Specialty Baking C, LLC to establish a Formula Business occupying approximately 1500 square feet in the first floor of the existing building pursuant to Section 20.304.5.4 Formula Business. (Materials)

7:00pm PB-393 (continued from 12/13/2022)
23 Reed Street - Special Permit application by Marcelo Tagore Hernandez to construct a single-family residence greater than 75 feet from the front line and to the rear of an existing single family residence, which will be renovated pursuant to Section 5.53 – more than one structure on a lot in a Residence B district. (Materials)

Wed, Mar 1

12:30pm The City Council’s Health and Environment Committee will hold a public meeting to review and discuss the update on the Urban Forest Master Plan and to discuss how to improve tree health and tree canopy across the city. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom) - Cancelled

5:30pm Cambridge Election Commission (51 Inman St., 2nd floor conference room, In-Person Participation Only)
5:30pm - Voter Registration Challenge Hearing [Challenge filed by Charles Teague regarding voter registration of Sam Seidel, 43 Harris St.]

Mon, Mar 6

Tues, Mar 7

12:30pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on potential changes to Chapter 2.78 Historical Buildings and Landmarks, Proposed Ordinance #2022-11. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS) - AGENDA
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tues, Mar 7 at 6:00pm for the purpose of discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee.
Individuals must sign up in advance to provide public comments. The sign-up window is Thurs, Mar 2 through Tues, Mar 7 at 12:00pm (by phone) and 5:30pm (online).
To sign up to call in using the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device visit https://secure1.cpsd.us/school_committee.
To sign up to call-in by phone: contact the School Committee office at 617-349-6620.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 98/99, as usual.

Wed, Mar 8

3:00pm The City Council’s Housing Committee will hold a public meeting to continue the recessed meeting from February 8, 2023 to continue discussing potential amendments to the Affordable Housing Overlay district as outlined in the November 21, 2022 policy order adopted by the City Council. No public comment. (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 13

5:30pm City Council Virtual Roundtable meeting (Zoom)
Order #6 of Feb 27: “That a Roundtable be held on Mon, Mar 13, 2023, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm in the Sullivan Chamber in place of the Regular City Council Meeting, for the purpose of receiving an update on the Municipal Broadband Feasibility Study.”

Tues, Mar 14

6:00pm Virtual Special School Committee Meeting (Virtual, broadcast from the Media Arts Studio, 454 Broadway)
There will be a Virtual Special Meeting of the School Committee on Tues, Mar 14 at 6:00pm for the purpose of a presentation of the Superintendent’s Proposed FY24 Budget. It is anticipated this meeting will end by or before 8:00pm. No votes will be taken and there will not be public comment.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 98/99, as usual.

8:00pm Virtual Special School Committee Meeting (Virtual, broadcast from the Media Arts Studio, 454 Broadway)
There will be a Virtual Special Meeting of the School Committee on Tues, Mar 14 at 8:00pm for the purpose of a presentation from the Cambridge Charter Review Committee and a discussion to share feedback, comments, and questions about the Cambridge City Charter. It is anticipated this meeting will end by or before 10:00pm. No votes will be taken and there will not be public comment.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 98/99, as usual.

2. Adoption of Planning Board meeting transcripts (1/31/2023, 2/1/2023, 2/14/2023)

6:30pm PB-9 Amendment
6 Lilac Court – Amendment to Special Permit application by Zi Wang and Yuliang Leon Sun to infill interior mezzanine space, add a dormer, remove chimney, renovate interiors, and modify exterior windows pursuant to Section 11.15b Modification to a townhouse development after a subdivision has been recorded and Section 8.22.2.c Window modification on an existing non-conforming facade. (Materials)

General Business items may be taken out of the order in which they appear on the agenda above. Times for General Business items are approximate. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During the discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Swaathi Joseph, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4668, sjoseph@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/planningboard. Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Wed, Mar 15

This hearing is apparently postponed, though this fact has apparently only been shared with friends of the petitioner.

Mon, Mar 20

Tues, Mar 21

6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS)
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tues, Mar 7 at 6:00pm for the purpose of discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. There will also be a Public Hearing on the FY24 Proposed School Department Budget at the beginning of this Regular Meeting.
Individuals must sign up in advance to provide public comments. The sign-up window is Thurs, Mar 16 through Tues, Mar 21 at 12:00pm (by phone) and 5:30pm (online).
To sign up to call in using the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device visit https://secure1.cpsd.us/school_committee.
To sign up to call-in by phone: contact the School Committee office at 617-349-6620.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 98/99, as usual.
There will be a Special Meeting of the School Committee immediately after the Regular Meeting for the purpose of entertaining a motion to convene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy for collective bargaining (CEA Units A&B) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee. Votes will not be taken in Executive Session and the School Committee will not reconvene in open session after the Executive Session.

Wed, Mar 22

3:00pm City Council Special Meeting (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
This Special Meeting is apparently for the purpose of meeting with the Charter Review Committee in part to consider extending the June 30 deadline for their report to Sept 30.

5:30pm The City Council’s Neighborhood & Long-Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts & Celebrations Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss potential amendments to the Affordable Housing Overlay. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Thurs, Mar 23

1:00pm The City Council’s Finance Committee will hold a public meeting to review the FY24 Police Department’s budget before it is submitted to the City Manager, and to review any budget proposal items related to body cameras. (Sullivan Chamber)

Fri, Mar 24

12:00pm Virtual Special School Committee Meeting (Virtual, broadcast from the Media Arts Studio, 454 Broadway)
There will be a Virtual Special Meeting of the School Committee on Fri, Mar 24 at 6:00pm for the purpose of entertaining a motion to convene in an Executive Session to hear a Level III grievance (AFSCME Council 93 Local 1611) as part of collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and litigation positions of the School Committee. Votes may be taken, and the School Committee will reconvene in an open session.

Mon, Mar 27

Tues, Mar 28

2. Adoption of Planning Board meeting transcripts (1/31/2023, 2/1/2023, 2/14/2023, 2/28/2023)

General Business items may be taken out of the order in which they appear on the agenda above. Times for General Business items are approximate. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During the discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Swaathi Joseph, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4668, sjoseph@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/planningboard. Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Wed, Mar 29

Thurs, Mar 30

6:00pm Virtual Special School Committee Meeting (Virtual, broadcast from the Media Arts Studio, 454 Broadway)
There will be a Virtual Special Meeting of the School Committee for the purpose of reviewing and discussing the FY24 Proposed Budget. It is anticipated this meeting will end by or before 8:00pm.
Individuals must sign up in advance to provide public comments. The sign-up window is Tues, Mar 28 through Thurs, Mar 30 at 12:00pm (by phone) and 5:30pm (online).
To sign up to call in using the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device visit https://secure1.cpsd.us/school_committee.
To sign up to call-in by phone: contact the School Committee office at 617-349-6620.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 98/99, as usual.

Mon, Apr 3

5:30pm City Council meeting (Zoom only due to Party for Socialism and Liberation)

Tues, Apr 4

12:30pm The City Council’s Economic Development and University Relations Committee will hold a public meeting to the discuss the practical impact of various city policies, regulations and ordinances on commercial and residential development and construction projects in Cambridge. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS)
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tues, Apr 4 at 6:00pm for the purpose of discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee.
Individuals must sign up in advance to provide public comments. The sign-up window is Thurs, Mar 30 through Tues, Apr 4 at 12:00pm (by phone) and 5:30pm (online).
To sign up to call in using the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device visit https://secure1.cpsd.us/school_committee.
To sign up to call-in by phone: contact the School Committee office at 617-349-6620.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 98/99, as usual.
There will be a Special Meeting of the School Committee immediately after the Regular Meeting for the purpose of entertaining a motion to convene in executive session for the purposes of hearing Level III grievances (CEA Units A&B) as part of collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and litigation strategy positions of the School Committee. Votes will be taken in Executive Session and the School Committee will reconvene in an open session after the Executive Session.

Mon, Apr 10

Tues, Apr 11

12:30pm The City Council’s Health and Environment Committee will hold a public meeting to review plans for solar and renewable energy installations in the city, including report on solar expansion and works by the CEA (Cambridge Energy Alliance) and potential for solar on City-owned water supply land, and any other items related to renewable energy. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

5:00pm Virtual Special School Committee Meeting (Virtual, broadcast from the Media Arts Studio, 454 Broadway)
There will be a Virtual Special Meeting of the School Committee for the purpose of the School Committee voting on the adoption of the proposed FY24 School Department.
Individuals must sign up in advance to provide public comments. The sign-up window is Thurs, Apr 6 through Tues, Apr 11 at 11:00am (by phone) and 4:30pm (online).
To sign up to call in using the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device visit https://secure1.cpsd.us/school_committee.
To sign up to call-in by phone: contact the School Committee office at 617-349-6620.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 98/99, as usual.

6:30pm Craig Kelley et. al. Zoning Petition
Zoning petition by Craig A. Kelley, et al., to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge to add these new use categories: “M. Shared Vehicle” and “N. Publicly-accessible, Privately-owned Electric Vehicle Charging System,” with definitions included for “Shared Vehicle” and “Publicly-accessible, Privately-owned Electric Vehicle Charging System,”; and to insert “Yes” next to all such uses in all zoning districts except Open Space; and to amend Section 6.20 “Offstreet Parking Regulations” to add as follows: “6.21 (a). Publicly-accessible, Privately-owned Electric Vehicle Charging Systems may be installed in any parking space conforming to the dimensional and other requirements of Article 6.000, or, if not, are lawfully nonconforming.” (Materials)

7:00pm PB-395 (continued from 2/28/2023)
425 Massachusetts Avenue –Special Permit application by Commonwealth Specialty Baking C, LLC to establish a Formula Business occupying approximately 1500 square feet in the first floor of the existing building pursuant to Section 20.304.5.4 Formula Business. (Materials)

7:30pm PB-9 Amendment – Request for Continuance
6 Lilac Court – Amendment to Special Permit application by Zi Wang and Yuliang Leon Sun to infill interior mezzanine space, add a dormer, remove chimney, renovate interiors, and modify exterior windows pursuant to Section 11.15b Modification to a townhouse development after a subdivision has been recorded and Section 8.22.2.c Window modification on an existing non-conforming facade. (Materials)

BZA-213774
60 Market Street – Special permit to construct a new mansard roof addition. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). (Materials)

Wed, Apr 12

5:30pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will hold a public meeting to continue the discussion on the proposed amendments to the Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance, Ordinance #2021-26. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Thurs, Apr 13

9:30am The City Council’s Housing Committee will hold a public meeting to continue discussing potential amendments to the Affordable Housing Overlay district as outlined in the November 21, 2022 policy order adopted by the City Council. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

3:30pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on the Citizens Zoning Petition received from Michael Monestime et al. regarding Outdoor Use Zoning in the Central Square Cultural District. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Mon, Apr 24

Tues, Apr 25

3:00pm The City Council’s Health and Environment Committee will hold a public meeting to review and discuss the update on Urban Forest Master Plan and to discuss how to improve tree health and tree canopy across the City. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

6:30pm Michael Monestime et. al. Zoning Petition
Zoning petition by Michael Monestime, et al., to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge to create new footnotes in the Table of Permitted Uses in Section 4.30 for Outdoor Retail or Consumer Service Establishment, not otherwise defined and Outdoor Entertainment and Recreation Facility in the Business B, B-1 and B-2 column, to amend Section 20.304.5 of the Central Square Overlay District to allow Outdoor Retail or Consumer Service Establishment, not otherwise defined by Planning Board Special Permit, and to permit Outdoor Entertainment and Recreation Facility as-of-right within the Business B District of the Central Square Overlay District.” (Materials)

7:00pm PB-231A Amendment 7 (Major) Final Development Plan
75 First Street – PUD Special Permit amendment application by First Street – US Parcel E, LLC to enlarge the Development Parcel to include 75 First Street parcel and construct a new residential building with 90 units and 3,600 square feet of ground floor commercial space at 75 First Street with the new building extending over the existing building and surface parking spaces at 85 First Street pursuant to sections 12.37 Amendment to Final Development Plan, 13.50 PUD 4B Development Controls, and 19.20 Project Review. (Materials)

Wed, Apr 26

12:30pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will meet to continue the discussion on potential changes to Chapter 2.78 Historical Buildings and Landmarks, Proposed Ordinance #2022-11, as amended in Committee on Mar 7, 2023. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

3:00pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing to continue the discussion from the Apr 12, 2023 Ordinance Committee meeting on the proposed amendments to the Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance, #2021-26. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Mon, May 1

Tues, May 2

3:00pm The City Council’s Economic Development and University Relations Committee will hold a public hearing to receive a report on the results of the Cambridge Business Survey conducted from January to February 2023 and to receive an update on the progress of the Economic Impact Study called for in PO22#29. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS)
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tues, May 2 at 6:00pm for the purpose of discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. There will also be a Public Hearing on teacher performance standards in accordance with M.G.L.c.71, section 38, with respect to the adoption of the 2018 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Rubric and a Public Hearing on School Choice at the beginning of this Regular Meeting.
Individuals must sign up in advance to provide public comments. The sign-up window is Thurs, Apr 27 through Tues, May 2 at 12:00pm (by phone) and 5:30pm (online).
To sign up to call in using the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device visit https://secure1.cpsd.us/school_committee.
To sign up to call-in by phone: contact the School Committee office at 617-349-6620.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 98/99, as usual.

6:30pm PB-9 Amendment (continued from 4/11/2023)
6 Lilac Court – Amendment to Special Permit application by Zi Wang and Yuliang Leon Sun to infill interior mezzanine space, add a dormer, remove chimney, renovate interiors, and modify exterior windows pursuant to Section 11.15b Modification to a townhouse development after a subdivision has been recorded and Section 8.22.2.c Window modification on an existing non-conforming facade. (Materials)

2. PB-179
Cambridge Crossing Parcel V Triangle – Design Review (Materials)

Wed, May 3

3:00pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on Citizens Zoning Petition from Craig Kelley, et al. – Cambridge Transportation Emissions Reduction and Car Sharing Act (AP23#9). (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Mon, May 8

Tues, May 9

9:00am The City Council’s Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the FY2024 City Budget. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
General Government & Public Safety:

6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS)
There will be a Roundtable Meeting of the School Committee on Tues, May 9 at 6:00pm for the purpose of discussing the District’s Math curriculum, instructional practices and sharing plans to address Algebra I instruction in the 8th grade. It is anticipated this meeting will end by or before 8:00pm. No votes will be taken and there will not be public comment.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 98/99, as usual.

There will be a Special Meeting of the School Committee on Tues, May 9 at 8:00pm (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS) for the purpose of entertaining a motion to convene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy for collective bargaining (CEA Units A&B) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee. Votes will not be taken in Executive Session and the School Committee will not reconvene in open session after the Executive Session.

Wed, May 10

6:00pm The City Council’s Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the FY2024 School Department Budget. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Thurs, May 11

1:00pm Cable Television Public Hearing (Zoom)
The City Manager of the City of Cambridge Massachusetts, as Issuing Authority for a cable television license under M.G.L. c.166A, will hold a public hearing on Thurs, May 11 at 1:00pm. The purpose of the public hearing will be to determine whether to issue a cable television license to Comcast (“Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC”). All applications, reports, statements and license drafts to be considered at the hearing that constitute public records under state law are available for public inspection during regular business hours and for reproduction at a reasonable fee. Members of the public are invited to attend and be heard on the topic: (a) whether Comcast, as the current cable operator, is in full compliance with its currently-existing cable license; and (b) what the City’s future community cable-related needs are.

Mon, May 15

Tues, May 16

10:00am The City Council’s Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the FY2024 City Budget. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
Community Maintenance and Development & Human Resources Development:

6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS)
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tues, May 16 at 6:00pm for the purpose of discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee.
Individuals must sign up in advance to provide public comments. The sign-up window is Thurs, May 11 through Tues, May 16 at 12:00pm (by phone) and 5:30pm (online).
To sign up to call in using the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device visit https://secure1.cpsd.us/school_committee.
To sign up to call-in by phone: contact the School Committee office at 617-349-6620.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 98/99, as usual.

6:30pm Charles Franklin et. al. Zoning Petition
Zoning Petition by Charles Franklin et. al., to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge by reclassifying all land currently in Residence A-1 and A-2 as being in a newly created Residence A District, eliminate Residence C-1 and Business C-1 district, and reclassify all land currently zoned Residence B in “Neighborhoods 4, 5, and 6” to Residence C. The Petition further amends Articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 17, 20, and 21 of the Zoning Ordinance by establishing new (and amending existing) use, accessory use and dimensional standards for Residence A, Residence B and C districts, Business A, A-1, A-2, A-3, B, and C districts; and by amending current standards for Nonconformities in Article 8, Townhouse Development and Affordable Housing Overlay standards in Article 11; and makes changes to the dimensional standards for development in the Harvard Square, Massachusetts Avenue, Prospect Street and Central Square Overlay Districts, among other language edits throughout the Zoning Ordinance. (Materials)

2. PB-368 (Materials)
• Volpe – Amendment 2 (minor)
• Volpe C3 and Sixth Street Park – Design Review

Thurs, May 18

9:00am The City Council’s Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the FY2024 City Budget. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom) - if necessary

Mon, May 22

Tues, May 23

12:30pm The City Council’s Public Safety Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss the 2022 annual surveillance reports. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Wed, May 24

3:00pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on the Citizens Zoning Petition received from Charles Jessup Franklin et al., regarding allowing new construction that is similar in size and shape as existing buildings for the purpose of promoting housing and first floor retail. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Thurs, June 1

Mon, June 5

5:30pm City Council meeting - Anticipated Budget Adoption (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Tues, June 6

6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS)
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tues, June 6 at 6:00pm for the purpose of discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee.
Individuals must sign up in advance to provide public comments. The sign-up window is Thurs, June 1 through Tues, June 6 at 12:00pm (by phone) and 5:30pm (online).
To sign up to call in using the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device visit https://secure1.cpsd.us/school_committee.
To sign up to call-in by phone: contact the School Committee office at 617-349-6620.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 98/99, as usual.

2. Adoption of Planning Board meeting transcripts (4/11/2023, 4/25/2023, 5/2/2023)

BZA-217962
210 Bent Street – Variance to install one internally illuminated logo wall sign. Art. 7.000, Sec. 7.16.22.c (Wall Sign). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance). (Materials)

Wed, June 7

5:30pm The City Council’s Public Safety Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss the Police Review and Advisory Board, including CM23#27. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Mon, June 12

Tues, June 13

3:00pm The City Council’s Human Services and Veterans Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss Overdose Prevention Sites, previously referred to as Safe Consumption Sites. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Cannabis Uses Special Permit Amendments Zoning Petition
Zoning Petition by the City Council to amend Articles 4.000 and 11.000 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge to remove the requirement of a Planning Board special permit for the establishment of a Cannabis Retail Store use and a Cannabis Delivery Operator Establishment use. (Materials)

BZA-220600
10 Canal Park – Special Permit to modify existing wireless communications facility by replacing the ten (10) existing panel antennas with eight (8) new panel antennas and replacing three (3) existing RRUs with six (6) new RRUs, together with supporting equipment, as well as replacing an existing radio cabinet with two (2) similar size cabinets,. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). 6409 (Middle Class Tax Relief Act). (Materials)

BZA-225273
10 Canal Park – Special Permit for modifications to remove (3) existing antennas and (9) existing remote radio units and replace (9) existing antennas and (6) existing remote radio units. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). 6409 (Middle Class Tax Relief Act). (Materials)

BZA-221274
51 Brattle Street – Special Permit to modify existing facility by replacing existing nine (9) panel antennas with nine (9) new like-kind panel antennas, as well as replacing the three (3) RRUs with six (6) new RRUs and replace an existing radio cabinet. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). 6409 (Middle Class Tax Relief Act). (Materials)

BZA-223702
120 Vassar Street – Special Permit to modify existing facility by replacing and adding panel antennas and by replacing and reducing the number of remote radio units at the facility. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). 6409 (Middle Class Tax Relief Act). (Materials)

Wed, June 14

Thurs, June 15

5:00pm Cambridge Election Commission (51 Inman St., 2nd floor conference room, In-Person Participation Only)
5:30pm - Voter Registration Challenge Hearings
Elizabeth Mary Sullivan, 15 Harris St, Unit 2, Cambridge, MA 02140
Katherine Light Soloway, 21 Harris St, Unit 2, Cambridge, MA 02140
Junjie Hao, 21 Harris St, Unit 3, Cambridge, MA 02140
James Quincy Cason, 31 Harris St, Unit 1, Cambridge, MA 02140
Jacob Quinn Shenker, 31 Harris St, Unit 3, Cambridge, MA 02140
Julie A Klump, 45 Harris St, Cambridge, MA 02140

Tues, June 20

6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS)
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tues, June 20 at 6:00pm for the purpose of discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee.
Individuals must sign up in advance to provide public comments. The sign-up window is Thurs, June 15 through Tues, June 20 at 12:00pm (by phone) and 5:30pm (online).
To sign up to call in using the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device visit https://secure1.cpsd.us/school_committee.
To sign up to call-in by phone: contact the School Committee office at 617-349-6620.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 98/99, as usual.

6.30pm Ian Ferguson et. al. Zoning Petition
Zoning Petition by Ian Ferguson et. al. to amend Section 5.24.4 “Measurements for minimum yards which are determined by formula” by amending how the denominator in the yard formula is calculated in Section 5.30 for buildings of forty feet or less in height; by amending the language used to determine the average height in a required yard formula for a building with various roof levels in Section 5.24.4.2; and by amending the multi-plane setback formula in Section 5.24.4.3 to account for non-vertical planes and alternative roof shapes. The petition further amends Section 5.24.4 to add a height bulk control plane requirement for One- and Two-Family buildings over fifty feet in length. (Materials)

7.30pm Alewife Overlay District Quadrangle (AOD-Q) Zoning Petition
Zoning Petition by Cambridge City Council to amend Article 20.000 by inserting a new Section 20.1100 entitled, “Alewife Overlay District – Quadrangle”; and by amending Section 20.90 Alewife Overlay Districts 1-6 and Section 20.70 Flood Plain Overlay District to remove references to Alewife Overlay Districts 1 through 4 and insert, “AOD-Q District”, where applicable; and by amending the Transfer of Development Rights regulations in Section 21.40 Alewife Overlay Districts 1-6 to establish requirements that are applicable in the proposed Alewife Overlay District – Quadrangle District. (Materials)

Wed, June 21

12:00pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will reconvene to continue the discussion on potential changes to Chapter 2.78 Historical Buildings and Landmarks, Proposed Ordinance #2022-11, as amended in Committee on Apr 26, 2023. This is a continuance of the meeting held on Apr 26, 2023, and there will not be public comment. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Thurs, June 22

Mon, June 26

Tues, June 27

12:30pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on the City Council Petition to Amend Article 4.30 and Article 11.800 of the Zoning Ordinances. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

6:00pm School Committee Virtual Roundtable Meeting (Zoom, broadcast from the Media Arts Studio, 454 Broadway)
There will be a Virtual Roundtable Meeting of the School Committee Tues, June 27 at 6:00pm for the purpose of discussing the efforts towards RSTA improvement. It is anticipated this meeting will end by or before 8:00pm. The meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 98/99, as usual. No votes will be taken and there will not be public comment.

Wed, June 28

3:00pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing the Ian Ferguson et al. Zoning Petition regarding Pitched Roofs, AP23#22. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Mon, July 3

8:30am Municipal Election Nomination Papers available at Election Commission office. (51 Inman St., use side basement entrance on Inman Place)

Tues, July 11

6:00pm School Committee Virtual Special Meeting (Zoom, broadcast from the Media Arts Studio, 454 Broadway)
There will be a Virtual Special Meeting of the School Committee Tues, July 11 at 6:00pm for the purpose of the discussing and adopting the End-of-Year Summative composite evaluation of the Superintendent.
Individuals must sign up in advance to provide public comments. The sign-up window is Thurs, July 6 through Tues, July 7 at 12:00pm (by phone) and 5:30pm (online).
To sign up to call in using the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device visit https://secure1.cpsd.us/school_committee.
To sign up to call-in by phone: contact the School Committee office at 617-349-6620.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 98/99, as usual.

Wed, July 12

5:00pm Cambridge Election Commission (51 Inman St., 2nd floor conference room, In-Person Participation Only)

Tues, July 18

2. Advisory Design Review AHO-6
1627 Massachusetts Avenue – Affordable housing project proposal by Homeowners Rehab, Inc. to renovate existing building and construct an addition with 35,263 square feet total Gross Floor Area that includes 29 affordable apartments with 30 long-term and 4 short-term bicycle parking spaces pursuant to section 11.207 Affordable Housing Overlay. (Materials - under Planning Board Materials tab)

Wed, July 19

5:30pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss a City Council Zoning Petition relative to the proposed Alewife Overlay District: Quadrangle (AOD-Q) and Design Guidelines, AP23#32. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Thurs, July 20

3:00pm The City Council’s Economic Development and University Relations Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss the update on the Community Development Department’s Economic Impact Study regarding the implementation of the Cambridge Cycling Safety Ordinance. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Wed, July 26

5:30pm Cambridge Election Commission (51 Inman St., 2nd floor conference room, In-Person Participation Only)

Mon, July 31

5:00pm deadline for City Council and School Committee candidates to submit nomination papers & statements of financial interest. (51 Inman St., use side basement entrance on Inman Place)

6:00pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will meet to hold a public hearing on a City Council Zoning Petition relative to amendments to the Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO). It is anticipated that this meeting will be recessed and continued on Aug 3, 2023. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Tues, Aug 1

12:00pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing relative to amending the Municipal Code for the City of Cambridge to add a new Chapter, 15.30, titled “Fossil Fuel Free Demonstration”, proposed Ordinance 2023-3, and to consider a proposed amendment to BEUDO requiring new Covered Properties to achieve net zero by 2030. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Thurs, Aug 3

3:00pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will meet to continue the recessed meeting on July 31, 2023 relative to a City Council Zoning Petition to amend the Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO). (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Mon, Aug 7

Tues, Aug 8

6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS)
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tues, Aug 8 at 6:00pm for the purpose of discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee.
Individuals must sign up in advance to provide public comments. The sign-up window is Thurs, Aug 3 through Tues, Aug 8 at 12:00pm (by phone) and 5:30pm (online).
To sign up to call in using the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device visit https://secure1.cpsd.us/school_committee.
To sign up to call-in by phone: contact the School Committee office at 617-349-6620.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 98/99, as usual.

2. Adoption of Planning Board meeting transcripts (5/16/2023, 5/23/2023, 6/6/2023)

Affordable Housing Overlay Zoning Petition
Zoning Petition by Cambridge City Council to amend Article 2.000 to create definitions for “AHO Corridor” and “AHO Square”; and by amending Section 11.207 of the Zoning Ordinance to modify the height and open space standards applicable to Affordable Housing Overlay developments, among other changes. (Materials)

Wed, Aug 9

5:30pm Cambridge Election Commission (51 Inman St., 2nd floor conference room, In-Person Participation Only)

Thurs, Aug 10

6:00pm Virtual Special School Committee Meeting (broadcast from the Media Arts Studio, 454 Broadway)
There will be a Virtual Special Meeting of the School Committee on Thurs, Aug 10, at 3:30pm for the purpose of entertaining a motion to convene in Executive Session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining (CEA Units A&B) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and litigation positions of the School Committee. Votes will not be taken in Executive Session and the School Committee will not reconvene in an open session after the Executive Session.

Tues, Aug 15

5:30-7:30pm Charter Review Committee Virtual Meeting #25 (Zoom)
Note: The fact that the requirement for Charter Review is part of the revised Plan E Charter means that appointments to the committee should have been made by the City Manager subject to review by the full City Council. Instead, all of the appointments were made by an ad-hoc group of 4 councillors without any review of the full City Council. Archived recordings of virtual meetings are available here. The official site is: cambridgema.gov/charterreview

Mon, Aug 21

5:00pm The City Council’s Civic Unity Committee will hold a public meeting from 5:00pm to 7:00pm to discuss and learn about a proposed “Cambridge Truth and Reconciliation Taskforce” from local reparations activists. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Tues, Aug 22

PB-397 (continued from 6/6/2023)
2161 Massachusetts Avenue - Special Permit application by Nelson Group Companies to relocate the existing building and construct a new addition to develop a mixed-use building with 8 dwelling units, ground floor office space and 7 off-street parking spaces. The final gross floor area would be 9,786 square feet. (Materials)

Wed, Aug 23

2:00pm Special City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
The City Council will meet to consider whether to approve an Order to take via a “friendly” eminent domain proceeding a parcel of land located at 41 Bellis Circle, Cambridge.

Thurs, Aug 24

7:00pm 29th Annual Oldtime Baseball Game (St. Peter’s Field, Sherman St.)
Join us for the 29th annual Abbot Financial Management Baseball Game on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 7pm at St. Peter’s Field in North Cambridge. To Benefit The Boston Home. [Oldtime Baseball Game website] This year’s game will feature a special guest appearance by former Red Sox player Fred Lynn.

Tues, Aug 29

5:30-7:30pm Charter Review Committee Virtual Meeting #26 (Zoom) - postponed to Tues, Sept 5
Note: The fact that the requirement for Charter Review is part of the revised Plan E Charter means that appointments to the committee should have been made by the City Manager subject to review by the full City Council. Instead, all of the appointments were made by an ad-hoc group of 4 councillors without any review of the full City Council. Archived recordings of virtual meetings are available here. The official site is: cambridgema.gov/charterreview

2. Adoption of Planning Board meeting transcripts (6/13/2023, 6/202023, 6/27/2023, 7/18/2023)

6:30pm PB-301
249 Third Street (Materials)
Amend PB-118, PB-189 and PB-301 to update the shared parking between PB-118, PB-189 and PB-301 to lease up to 250 parking spaces in the existing garage at 303 Third Street for commercial use.

7:00pm Affordable Housing Overlay Zoning Petition (continued from 8/8/2023)
Zoning Petition by Cambridge City Council to amend Article 2.000 to create definitions for “AHO Corridor” and “AHO Square”; and by amending Section 11.207 of the Zoning Ordinance to modify the height and open space standards applicable to Affordable Housing Overlay developments, among other changes. (Materials)

Wed, Aug 30

Tues, Sept 5

6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS)
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tues, Sept 5 at 6:00pm for the purpose of discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee.
Individuals must sign up in advance to provide public comments. The sign-up window is Thurs, Aug 31 through Tues, Sept 5 at 12:00pm (by phone) and 5:30pm (online).
To sign up to call in using the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device visit https://secure1.cpsd.us/school_committee.
To sign up to call-in by phone: contact the School Committee office at 617-349-6620.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 06/26, as usual.

5:30-7:30pm Charter Review Committee Virtual Meeting #26 (Zoom)
Note: The fact that the requirement for Charter Review is part of the revised Plan E Charter means that appointments to the committee should have been made by the City Manager subject to review by the full City Council. Instead, all of the appointments were made by an ad-hoc group of 4 councillors without any review of the full City Council. Archived recordings of virtual meetings are available here. The official site is: cambridgema.gov/charterreview

Wed, Sept 6

Fri, Sept 8 - Sun, Sept 10

Sat, Sept 9

2:00pm Celebration of Alice Wolf’s Life and Work (Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway)

Sun, Sept 10

4:30-7:00pm City Council Candidates Forum (4:30pm–7:00pm by Zoom) hosted by Cambridge Citizen’s Coalition (CCC), Cambridge Streets for All (CSA), Cambridge Voters for Good Government (CV4GG), Indivisible Cambridge (IC), East Cambridge Planning Team (ECPT), Harvard Square Neighborhood Association (HSNA), Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Association (MCNA) - Zoom Event Signup [Event Flyer]

Mon, Sept 11

Tues, Sept 12

12:00pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss potential amendments to the Municipal Code of the City of Cambridge to Protect Family Inclusion and Relationship Diversity, PO23#97. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

5:30-7:30pm Charter Review Committee Virtual Meeting #27 (Zoom)
Note: The fact that the requirement for Charter Review is part of the revised Plan E Charter means that appointments to the committee should have been made by the City Manager subject to review by the full City Council. Instead, all of the appointments were made by an ad-hoc group of 4 councillors without any review of the full City Council. Archived recordings of virtual meetings are available here. The official site is: cambridgema.gov/charterreview

6:00-8:00pm City Council Candidates Forum hosted by A Better Cambridge (ABC) (The Cambridge Foundry or online)

Wed, Sept 13

4:00pm The City Council’s Health and Environment Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss PO23#73, which asks the City Manager to work to develop a policy that would lead to a ban on the use of gas-powered lawn equipment in Cambridge by residents, businesses, and City operations and develop incentive programs to support a policy. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

5:30pm School Committee Candidate Town Hall hosted by the Cambridge Education Association (Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway)

Mon, Sept 18

Tues, Sept 19

6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS)
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tues, Sept 19 at 6:00pm for the purpose of discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee.
Individuals must sign up in advance to provide public comments. The sign-up window is Thurs, Sept 14 through Tues, Sept 19 at 12:00pm (by phone) and 5:30pm (online).
To sign up to call in using the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device visit https://secure1.cpsd.us/school_committee.
To sign up to call-in by phone: contact the School Committee office at 617-349-6620.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 06/26, as usual.

Wed, Sept 20

12:30pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to BEUDO requiring new Covered Properties to achieve net zero by 2030. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Sat, Sept 23

11:00am-3:00pm Danehy Park Family Day - cancelled due to rain forecast for whole weekend
The City of Cambridge invites you to Danehy Park Family Day for family-friendly activities, arts & crafts, children’s amusement rides, entertainment, free food, and giveaways at Danehy Park (99 Sherman Street). This is a free event for all ages! Free Shuttle buses will be running throughout Cambridge to provide transportation to and from Danehy Park. Danehy Park can also be reached by public transportation: #74 bus or #78 bus from Harvard Square; #83 bus from Central Square; or take a shuttle bus from Alewife MBTA Station.

Tues, Sept 26

5:30-7:30pm Charter Review Committee Virtual Meeting #28 (Zoom)
Note: The fact that the requirement for Charter Review is part of the revised Plan E Charter means that appointments to the committee should have been made by the City Manager subject to review by the full City Council. Instead, all of the appointments were made by an ad-hoc group of 4 councillors without any review of the full City Council. Archived recordings of virtual meetings are available here. The official site is: cambridgema.gov/charterreview

6:00pm-9:00pm Cambridge City Council Candidate Student Forum sponsored by Harvard Graduate Student Union and MIT Graduate Student Union, (Harvard Yard, Emerson Hall 305, 29 Quincy St. OR register to view via Zoom)

BZA-237886
1430 Massachusetts Avenue – Special Permit to modify existing wireless communications facility by replacing five (5) existing panel antennas and one (1) dish antenna with eight (8) new panel antennas and replacing six (6) existing RRUs with six (6) new RRUs, as well as replacing ancillary radio equipment and cabinets. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). 6409 (Middle Class Tax Relief Act). (Materials)

Wed, Sept 27

1:00pm The City Council’s Economic Development and University Relations Committee will hold a public meeting from 1:00pm-3:00pm to report and update on the City of Cambridge Disparity Study. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

5:30pm The City Council’s Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will hold a public meeting from 5:30pm-7:30pm to discuss the future treatment of Jerry’s Pond, specifically the Rindge Avenue edge. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

6:00pm-9:00pm Mass Ave Mixer (Starlight Square, 84 Bishop Allen Dr.)
Though this is a mixer and not a political event, it will be a good opportunity for candidates to meet and talk with residents, to wear your buttons, and even to pass around information about your candidacy. Please, no signs! This is not a “visibility”!

Sat, Sept 30

11:00am-1:00pm Cambridge Highlands - Quad Nbhd. Assoc. and the Fresh Pond Residents Alliance Candidate Meet & Greet [Rain Date Sun, Oct 1] (Rafferty Park off Concord Ave, parking next to Sancta Maria)

Sun, Oct 1

9:00am 14th Annual Bow Tie Ride (meet at Cambridge Main Library/Joan Lorentz Park)
Meet at 9:00am. The ride starts promptly at 9:30am and lasts approximately 2.5 hours. The bicycle ride starts and ends at Cambridge Main Library/Joan Lorentz Park. [More Info]

4:30pm Party for CCC endorsees at home of Sara Mae and Larry Berman, 23 Fayette St., Mid-Cambridge, outside 5-7pm, inside 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Note: CCC = Cambridge Citizens Coalition

Mon, Oct 2

5:30pm City Council meeting and Tax Rate Hearing (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
The Cambridge City Council will conduct a public hearing related to setting the property tax rate classification. Under the laws of the Commonwealth, the City has the option of taxing residential and commercial/industrial property at different tax rates. At this public meeting, the City Council will review tax rates/classifications proposed by the City Manager and the Board of Assessors. The votes taken will result in property tax rates that reflect the City’s property tax levy for FY2024.

Tues, Oct 3

6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS)
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tues, Oct 3 at 6:00pm for the purpose of discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee.
Individuals must sign up in advance to provide public comments. The sign-up window is Thurs, Sept 28 through Tues, Oct 3 at 12:00pm (by phone) and 5:30pm (online).
To sign up to call in using the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device visit https://secure1.cpsd.us/school_committee.
To sign up to call-in by phone: contact the School Committee office at 617-349-6620.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 06/26, as usual.

Wed, Oct 4

12:30pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed changes to the Municipal Code of the City of Cambridge relative to Chapter 5.50 CANNABIS BUSINESS PERMITTING. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

6:00pm Virtual Meeting of the Special Education and Student Supports Subcommittee of the School Committee (Zoom only)
There will be a Virtual Meeting of the Special Education and Student Supports Subcommittee on Wed, Oct 4 at 5:00pm for the purpose of discussing the implementation of the Out-of-District & Private School Team, an OSS staffing update, and a presentation on the renaming of the ASD program to SCALE. This meeting is expected to end by or before 6:30pm.
Individuals must sign up in advance to provide public comments. The sign-up window is Mon, Oct 2 through Wed, Oct 4 at 11:00am (by phone) and 4:30pm (online).
To sign up to call in using the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device visit https://secure1.cpsd.us/school_committee.
To sign up to call-in by phone: contact the School Committee office at 617-349-6620.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 06/26, as usual.

6:00-7:30pm City Council Candidate Meet N' Greet hosted by the Port Organizing Group (Pisani Center, 131 Washington Street)

Tues, Oct 10

5:30-7:30pm Charter Review Committee Virtual Meeting #29 (Zoom)
Note: The fact that the requirement for Charter Review is part of the revised Plan E Charter means that appointments to the committee should have been made by the City Manager subject to review by the full City Council. Instead, all of the appointments were made by an ad-hoc group of 4 councillors without any review of the full City Council. Archived recordings of virtual meetings are available here. The official site is: cambridgema.gov/charterreview

Wed, Oct 11

6:00pm Virtual Meeting of the Curriculum and Achievement Subcommittee of the School Committee (Zoom only)
There will be a Virtual Meeting of the Special Education and Student Supports Subcommittee on Wed, Oct 11 at 6:00pm for the purposes of an update on and a discussion of advanced learning supports. This meeting is expected to end by or before 7:30pm.
Individuals must sign up in advance to provide public comments. The sign-up window is Mon, Oct 9 through Wed, Oct 11 at noon (by phone) and 5:30pm (online).
To sign up to call in using the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device visit https://secure1.cpsd.us/school_committee.
To sign up to call-in by phone: contact the School Committee office at 617-349-6620.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 06/26, as usual.

Thurs, Oct 12

6:00pm Virtual Meeting of the School Climate Subcommittee of the School Committee (Zoom only)
There will be a Virtual Meeting of the School Climate Subcommittee on Thurs, Oct 12 at 6:00pm for the purpose of discussing school climate at the Cambridge Upper Schools with a focus on the following: student behavior, discipline policies, and restorative justice practices, and opportunities for peer leadership. This meeting is expected to end by or before 7:30pm.
Individuals must sign up in advance to provide public comments. The sign-up window is Tues, Oct 10 through Thurs, Oct 12 at noon (by phone) and 5:30pm (online).
To sign up to call in using the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device visit https://secure1.cpsd.us/school_committee.
To sign up to call-in by phone: contact the School Committee office at 617-349-6620.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 06/26, as usual.

6:00-8:00pm City Council Candidates Forum sponsored by CEOC and Cambridge YWCA (YWCA Cambridge, 7 Temple St)
Click here to RSVP and sign up for childcare Facebook Event Page

Sun, Oct 15

3:00-5:00pm School Committee Candidate Forum sponsored by Cambridge Families of Asian Descent, Cambridge Families of Color Coalition, Cambridge Special Education Parent Advisory Council, and Chinese American Association of Cambridge, 3:00-5:00pm (Register to get the Zoom link)

Mon, Oct 16

Tues, Oct 17

2:00pm The City Council’s Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee and the Health and Environment Committee will hold a joint public meeting from 2:00pm-4:00pm to discuss the relationship between the City and the Cambridge Health Alliance including a review of the operations and budget of the Public Health Department, the Cambridge Health Alliance annual contract with the City of Cambridge, legal options for structuring the public health board, and other ways to best serve the community’s public health needs. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS)
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tues, Oct 17 at 6:00pm for the purpose of discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee.
Individuals must sign up in advance to provide public comments. The sign-up window is Thurs, Oct 12 through Tues, Oct 17 at 12:00pm (by phone) and 5:30pm (online).
To sign up to call in using the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device visit https://secure1.cpsd.us/school_committee.
To sign up to call-in by phone: contact the School Committee office at 617-349-6620.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 06/26, as usual.
There will be a Special Meeting of the School Committee immediately after the Regular Meeting for the purpose of entertaining a motion to convene in Executive Session for the purposes of hearing a Level III grievance (CEA Units A&B) as part of collective bargaining and to discuss strategy for collective bargaining and litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and litigation positions of the School Committee.

Wed, Oct 18

5:30pm Cambridge Election Commission (51 Inman Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room - in-person attendance only)

7:00-9:00pm City Council Candidate Forum sponsored by Porter Square Neighbors Association (PSNA), Baldwin Neighborhood Council (BNC), and Association of Cambridge Neighborhoods (ACN) (Lesley University Hall, 1815 Mass. Ave.)
First panel (7:00pm): Nolan, Pickett, Winters, Siddiqui, Klein, Hanratty, Simmons, Wilson
Middle panel (7:40pm): Toner, Wang, McGuirk, Zusy, McGovern, Pierre, Sobrinho-Wheeler, Pasquarello
Last panel (8:20pm): Totten, Muchnik, Brown, Azeem, Walker, Moree, Al-Zubi, Hsu

Thurs, Oct 19

7:00-9:30pm Cambridgeport Neighborhood Association Candidate Night - City Council & School Committee (Zoom)

Mon, Oct 23

3:00pm City Council Roundtable meeting (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
Roundtable/Working City Council Meeting to receive an update from the City Manager, relevant departments, and community partners on Central Square.

Tues, Oct 24

5:30-7:30pm Charter Review Committee Virtual Meeting #30 (Zoom)
Note: The fact that the requirement for Charter Review is part of the revised Plan E Charter means that appointments to the committee should have been made by the City Manager subject to review by the full City Council. Instead, all of the appointments were made by an ad-hoc group of 4 councillors without any review of the full City Council. Archived recordings of virtual meetings are available here. The official site is: cambridgema.gov/charterreview

6:00pm-8:00pm City Council Candidates Forum sponsored by Mothers Out Front, Green Cambridge, 350 Mass, City Growers, Mystic River Watershed Association (Central Square Senior Center)

6:30pm Henkeeping Zoning Petition (Materials)
Zoning Petition by Cambridge City Council to amend Articles 2.000, 4.000, 5.000, and 23.000 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of allowing henkeeping as a permitted accessory use to principal residential (excluding transient accommodations as defined in Section 4.31.i), religious, and educational uses; with limitations and subject to regulation and permitting by the Cambridge Public Health Department. (Materials)

7:00pm PB-301 (continued from 8/29/2023)
249 Third Street - Minor Amendment (Materials)

Amend PB-118, PB-189 and PB-301 to update the shared parking between PB-118, PB-189 and PB-301 to lease up to 250 parking spaces in the existing garage at 303 Third Street for commercial use.

7:00pm-8:00pm “What's Algebra Got to Do with It?” - School Committee Forum on Math and Academic Challenge, CSUS/King Open Theater, 840 Cambridge St., Door 830; and Zoom (Sign up here for link). Open to the public, sponsored by the Cambridge Advanced Learning Association parent group.

Wed, Oct 25

3:00pm The City Council’s Health and Environment Committee will hold a public meeting from 3:00pm-5:00pm to discuss, review, and evaluate the Zero Waste Master Plan and plan reports and updates, and to discuss possible ways to further reduce waste in Cambridge including exploring how the city might eliminate single-use plastics including but not limited to nips, bottled water, and utensils. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Sun, Oct 29

Mon, Oct 30

Tues, Oct 31

12:00-2:00pm The City Council’s Finance Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss two status updates: Participatory Budgeting and on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in Cambridge. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Wed, Nov 1

Sat, Oct 28-Fri, Nov 3

In-Person Early Voting. Any registered voter can vote early. Unlike Election Day, you are not assigned to a polling location during the early voting period. You can go to any of the three (3) Cambridge early voting locations during the times designated below. The Election Commission office at 51 Inman Street will NOT be an early voting location for this election.
• Cambridge Water Department - 250 Fresh Pond Parkway
• Main Library - 449 Broadway
• Valente Library - 826 Cambridge Street, side entrance on Berkshire Street

Mon, Nov 6

Tues, Nov 7

Municipal Election. Polls are open 7:00am until 8:00pm.
All absentee ballots (except Overseas Absentee Ballots) must arrive at the Election Commission office by 8:00pm to be counted. Ballot count begins at Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Avenue, Central Square after the polls close. Overseas Absentee Ballots are due by 5:00pm on Friday, Nov 12, but must be postmarked by Nov 2.

5:30-7:30pm Charter Review Committee Virtual Meeting #31 (Zoom)
Note: The fact that the requirement for Charter Review is part of the revised Plan E Charter means that appointments to the committee should have been made by the City Manager subject to review by the full City Council. Instead, all of the appointments were made by an ad-hoc group of 4 councillors without any review of the full City Council. Archived recordings of virtual meetings are available here. The official site is: cambridgema.gov/charterreview
Index of agendas, minutes, and video recording links

Wed, Nov 8

3:00pm ~~The City Council’s Public Safety Committee will hold a public meeting from 3:00pm-5:00pm to discuss the results of the inquest regarding the Police shooting of Arif Sayed Faisal~~. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom) - cancelled

Thurs, Nov 9

1:00pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing from 1:00pm to 3:00pm to consider changes to the Cambridge Municipal Code that would establish an American Freedmen Commission, PO23#185. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Mon, Nov 13

3:00pm Roundtable City Council meeting - Central Square Lots Study (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Tues, Nov 14

12:30pm The Neighborhood and Long-Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will hold a public hearing from 12:30pm-2:30pm to have presentations and discussion on the City’s proposed Linear Park redesign, which includes widening of the existing pathway, its potential impact on the viability of existing trees, and additional planting, with input from residents/neighborhood landscape architects on their concerns and recommendations. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

5:30-7:30pm Charter Review Committee Virtual Meeting #32 (Zoom)
Note: The fact that the requirement for Charter Review is part of the revised Plan E Charter means that appointments to the committee should have been made by the City Manager subject to review by the full City Council. Instead, all of the appointments were made by an ad-hoc group of 4 councillors without any review of the full City Council. Archived recordings of virtual meetings are available here. The official site is: cambridgema.gov/charterreview
Index of agendas, minutes, and video recording links

6:00pm School Committee Virtual Roundtable Meeting (livestreamed only) - cancelled, to be rescheduled to November 28
There will be a Virtual Roundtable Meeting of the School Committee on Tues, Nov 14, 2023, at 6:00pm, broadcast from the Media Arts Studio, 454 Broadway, Cambridge, for the purpose of a discussion focused on Mathematics with community partners and CPSD math staff in primary & secondary schools. It is anticipated this meeting will end by or before 8:00pm.
No votes will be taken and there will not be public comment. Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 06/26, as usual.

Wed, Nov 15

3:00pm The City Council’s Public Safety Committee will hold a public meeting from 3:00pm-5:00pm to discuss and receive updates from the Community Safety Department and HEART. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Thurs, Nov 16

6:00-8:00pm Fresh Pond Reservation Master Plan Advisory Board meeting (Water Treatment Plant, 250 Fresh Pond Parkway or via Zoom)

3) Huron Forest Evaluation and Proposed Phase 1 Area Restoration (Duke Bitsko, Hatch)

4) Watershed Manager’s Report (D. Kaplan)
Funded Reservation projects for this fiscal year
Landscape Management Report: (D. Kaplan)
Winter Preparations
Wildlife issues
Condition of white oaks in Pat Pratt Grove

5) January 2024 Fresh Pond Stewardship Awards Presentation
Awardees are Lisa Peterson, retired Deputy City Manager, City liaison to Master Plan Committee 1997-2000 and Sam Corda, retired Managing Director Water Dept 2001- 2023.

6) Proposed May 2023 formal dedication of the Norton and Pratt Groves at Kingsley Park with map and site visit. Installation of Grove plaques at Water Dept to Pat and Chip indicating their service dates and contributions.

7) Preliminary Agenda for March 21, 2024
Annual Maynard Ecology Center Report; Watershed Manager’s Report; Golf Course Landscape; Report; Volunteer Report, Adding Buffer/Transition Zones Section to 2019 Master Plan Plant List Update

Reminder 2023-2024 Term Meeting Schedule
March 21, 2024; May 16, 2024; Optional meeting dates if needed: Jan 18 and/or April 18, 2024

Fri, Nov 17

10:00am The City Council’s Ad Hoc Committee on the City Managers Evaluation Process will hold a public meeting. The call of the meeting as provided by the Chair, Councillor Toner, is “Update Meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee on the City Manager evaluation process.” [Agenda]

3:30pm Cambridge Election Commission (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

Mon, Nov 20

Tues, Nov 21

12:30pm-2:30pm The City Council’s Transportation and Public Utilities Committee will hold a public hearing from 12:30pm-2:30pm to discuss bicycle ridership and bike lane usage data. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

3:00pm The City Council’s Health and Environment Committee will hold a public hearing from 3:00-5:00pm to get an update on plans and timeline for the distribution of electric power by Eversource in the city including the substation in East Cambridge to all accounts and discuss ways the city can accelerate expansion of the gird capacity and ensure that electrification efforts which are critical to meet the city’s climate commitments, will be feasible and not delayed. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

5:30-7:30pm Charter Review Committee Virtual Meeting #33 (Zoom)
Note: The fact that the requirement for Charter Review is part of the revised Plan E Charter means that appointments to the committee should have been made by the City Manager subject to review by the full City Council. Instead, all of the appointments were made by an ad-hoc group of 4 councillors without any review of the full City Council. Archived recordings of virtual meetings are available here. The official site is: cambridgema.gov/charterreview
Index of agendas, minutes, and video recording links

6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS)
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tues, Nov 21 at 6:00pm for the purpose of discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee.
Individuals must sign up in advance to provide public comments. The sign-up window is Thurs, Nov 16 through Tues, Nov 21 at 12:00pm (by phone) and 5:30pm (online).
To sign up to call in using the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device visit https://secure1.cpsd.us/school_committee.
To sign up to call-in by phone: contact the School Committee office at 617-349-6620.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 06/26, as usual.

6:30pm Pierson Lodging
Zoning Petition by Allene Pierson et al. to amend Section 4.31(i)(3) of the Table of Use Regulations such that “Lodging House” is changed from a permitted use (“Yes7”) to a prohibited use (“No”) in the Residence C, C-1, C-1A, C-2, C-2A, C-2B, C-3, C-3A, and C-3B zoning districts. (Materials)

7:00pm PB-400 – Request for Continuance
8 Thingvalla Avenue - Special Permit application by Gregory Matteosian to construct a single-family residence greater than 75 feet from the front line and to the rear of an existing single family residence, which will be renovated pursuant to Section 5.53 – more than one structure on a lot in a Residence B district. The existing single-family structure will be replaced with a new single-family structure. (Materials)

3. PB-396
7 Broad Canal Way Depth N Green Cafe - Use Determination (Materials)

BZA-246750
330 Mount Auburn Street - Special Permit to modify existing cell site by replacing three (3) panel antennas with six (6) new panel antennas and associated equipment. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). 6409 (Middle Class Tax Relief Act). (Materials)

Tues, Nov 28

12:00pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will hold a public meeting from 12:00pm to 2:00pm to continue the discussion on an amendment to the Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance that would require new covered properties to achieve net zero by 2030. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

3:00pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will hold a public meeting from 3:00pm to 5:00pm to discuss proposed Ordinance language that would lead to a phased-out ban of the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in Cambridge (Ordinance 2023-10). (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

6:00pm School Committee Virtual Roundtable Meeting (livestreamed only)
There will be a Virtual Roundtable Meeting of the School Committee on Tues, Nov 28, 2023, at 6:00pm, broadcast from the Media Arts Studio, 454 Broadway, Cambridge, for the purpose of a discussion focused on Mathematics with community partners and CPSD math staff in primary & secondary schools. It is anticipated this meeting will end by or before 8:00pm.
No votes will be taken and there will not be public comment. Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 06/26, as usual.

Wed, Nov 29

2:00pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on a Zoning Petition by Allene R. Pierson et al. to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge by amending Section 4.31(i)(3) of the Table of Use Regulations such that “Lodging House” is changed from a permitted use (“Yes⁷”) to a prohibited use (“No”) in the Residence C, C-1, C-1A, C-2, C-2A, C-2B, C-3, C-3A, and C-3B zoning districts. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Mon, Dec 4

Tues, Dec 5

12:30pm The City Council’s Health and Environment Committee will hold a public hearing from 12:30pm-2:00pm to review and discuss the City’s updated Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (NHMP) in order to prepare for natural hazards including climate change. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

5:30-7:30pm Charter Review Committee Virtual Meeting #34 (Zoom)
Note: The fact that the requirement for Charter Review is part of the revised Plan E Charter means that appointments to the committee should have been made by the City Manager subject to review by the full City Council. Instead, all of the appointments were made by an ad-hoc group of 4 councillors without any review of the full City Council. Archived recordings of virtual meetings are available here. The official site is: cambridgema.gov/charterreview
Index of agendas, minutes, and video recording links

6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS)
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tues, Dec 5 at 6:00pm for the purpose of discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee.
Individuals must sign up in advance to provide public comments. The sign-up window is Thurs, Nov 30 through Tues, Dec 5 at 12:00pm (by phone) and 5:30pm (online).
To sign up to call in using the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device visit https://secure1.cpsd.us/school_committee.
To sign up to call-in by phone: contact the School Committee office at 617-349-6620.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 06/26, as usual.

2. Adoption of Planning Board meeting transcripts (9/26/2023, 10/3/2023, 10/10/2023)

3. Advisory Design Review AHO-6 (continued from 07/18/2023)
1627 Massachusetts Avenue – Affordable housing project proposal by Homeowners Rehab, Inc. to renovate existing building and construct an addition with 34,707 square feet total Gross Floor Area that includes 29 affordable apartments with 20 long-term and 4 short-term bicycle parking spaces pursuant to section 11.207 Affordable Housing Overlay. (Materials - under Planning Board Materials tab)

Wed, Dec 6

12:00pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will meet from 12:00pm to 2:00pm to hold a public hearing on potential changes to the Cambridge Municipal Code, Chapter 12.22 Cycling Safety Ordinance as detailed in Policy Order PO23#147 and the City Manager’s response to PO23#147 (detailed in CM23#256). (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

3:00pm The City Council’s Health and Environment Committee and the Transportation and Public Utilities Committee will hold a joint public hearing from 3:00pm-5:00pm to discuss PO23#137 to discuss options for amending parking fees and regulations throughout the City in order to further support the City’s goals of low carbon travel. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Mon, Dec 11

Tues, Dec 12

1:00pm The City Council’s Finance Committee will hold a public hearing from 12:00pm-2:00pm to have an update and discussion on Public Investment Planning. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Wed, Dec 13

3:00pm The City Council’s Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will hold a public hearing from 3:00pm-5:00pm to continue the discussion from the recessed meeting on Sept 27, 2023, which was on the future treatment of Jerry’s Pond, specifically the Rindge Avenue edge as it effects the community. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

6:00pm The City Council’s Public Safety Committee will hold a public hearing from 6:00pm-8:00pm to discuss the results of the inquest regarding the Police shooting of Arif Sayed Faisal. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Mon, Dec 18

2:00pm Special City Council meeting to discuss the final City Manager evaluation (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)

Tues, Dec 19

5:30-7:30pm Charter Review Committee Virtual Meeting #35 (Zoom)
Note: The fact that the requirement for Charter Review is part of the revised Plan E Charter means that appointments to the committee should have been made by the City Manager subject to review by the full City Council. Instead, all of the appointments were made by an ad-hoc group of 4 councillors without any review of the full City Council. Archived recordings of virtual meetings are available here. The official site is: cambridgema.gov/charterreview
Index of agendas, minutes, and video recording links

6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS)
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tues, Dec 19 at 6:00pm for the purpose of discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee.
Individuals must sign up in advance to provide public comments. The sign-up window is Thurs, Dec 14 through Tues, Dec 19 at 12:00pm (by phone) and 5:30pm (online).
To sign up to call in using the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device visit https://secure1.cpsd.us/school_committee.
To sign up to call-in by phone: contact the School Committee office at 617-349-6620.
Meetings will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us and broadcast on Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV) Channel 06/26, as usual.
There will be a Special Meeting of the School Committee immediately after the Regular Meeting for the purpose of a retreat to discuss the self-evaluation of the 2022-2023 School Committee. The Retreat will not be televised or recorded, no votes will be taken, and there will not be public comment.

Wed, Dec 20

5:30pm Cambridge Election Commission (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

Budget Overview Mayor’s Office ✓ Executive - Leadership ✓ Executive - Diversity Executive - DGVPI Executive - Equity and Inclusion Executive - Public Information Office Executive - Tourism Executive - Housing Liaison ✓	City Council City Clerk ✓ Law Finance - Administration Finance - Budget Finance - Purchasing Finance - Auditing Finance - Assessing Finance - Treasury/Revenue	Finance - Information Technology Finance - General Services Employee Benefits Human Resources Election Commission Public Celebrations Reserve Animal Commission	Community Safety Fire Department Police Department PRAB / Peace Commission Traffic, Parking & Transportation Inspectional Services License Commission Emergency Communications
Those marked in bold are the ones pulled for discussion. *may appear at May 16 hearing

Cambridge Health Alliance Public Works Water Community Development Historical Commission	Cable TV Debt Service Capital Building Projects Library Human Services	Women’s Commission Human Rights Commission Veterans’ Services MWRA Cherry Sheet	City Overview Section Financial Summaries Section Revenue Section Public Investment Section
Those marked in bold are the ones pulled for discussion.

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