Cambridge InsideOut - Sept 11, 2018
Possible Topics:
1) Results of Sept 4, 2018 Primary - Statewide & Cambridge
2) Envision Cambridge Advisory Committee
Envision Cambridge - Updates
Addressing traffic congestion by not addressing traffic congestion
3) Pending zoning petitions (4)
Rainwater & Flat Roofs
4) Cherry-Picking the Internet - Supply, Demand, Rent, and "Proving" What You Already Believe
5) The Triviality of SeeClickFix
6) News, Upcoming Events, etc.
Danehy Park Family Day – Saturday, Sept 15, 11am-4pm
Vacancies on City Boards & Commissions
Harvard Square Kiosk
Proposed Church Street develoment (Gerald Chan)
Central Square Police Substation
Surveillance Technology Ordinance
Candidate | Total | Pct. | Cambridge (100%) | Pct. |
Governor (Democrat) - 100% reporting | Total = 18906 | |||
Jay Gonzalez - | 346,873 | 64.42% | 10,590 | 56.0% |
Bob Massie | 191,622 | 35.58% | 8,151 | 43.1% |
write-ins | 165 | 0.9% | ||
blanks | 2,066 | |||
Governor (Republican) - 100% reporting | Total = 925 | |||
Charlie Baker - | 173,776 | 63.89% | 692 | 74.8% |
Scott Lively | 98,214 | 36.11% | 232 | 25.1% |
write-ins | 1 | 0.1% | ||
blanks | 25 | |||
Lt. Governor (Democrat) - 100% reporting | Total = 18332 | |||
Quentin Palfrey - | 305,771 | 58.91% | 8,568 | 46.7% |
Jimmy Tingle | 213,313 | 41.09% | 9,722 | 53.0% |
write-ins | 42 | 0.2% | ||
blanks | 2,640 | |||
Secretary of State (Democrat) - 100% reporting | Total = 19338 | |||
William Galvin - | 433,213 | 67.56% | 9,486 | 49.1% |
Josh Zakim | 208,011 | 32.44% | 9,826 | 50.8% |
write-ins | 26 | 0.1% | ||
blanks | 1,634 | |||
Massachusetts US Senate (Republican) - 100% reporting | Total = 870 | |||
Geoff Diehl - | 143,735 | 55.3% | 373 | 42.9% |
John Kingston | 69,429 | 26.7% | 275 | 31.6% |
Beth Lindstrom | 46,614 | 17.9% | 215 | 24.7% |
write-ins | 7 | 0.8% | ||
blanks | 80 | |||
District 7, US House, Massachusetts (Democratic) - 100% reporting | Total = 10639 | |||
Ayanna Pressley - | 59,815 | 58.6% | 6,006 | 56.5% |
Mike Capuano | 42,252 | 41.4% | 4,626 | 43.5% |
write-ins | 7 | 0.1% | ||
blanks | 180 | |||
Middlesex County District Attorney (Democratic) - 100% reporting | Total = 17781 | |||
Marian Ryan - | 93,850 | 53.34% | 8,164 | 45.9% |
Donna Patalano | 82,099 | 46.66% | 9,583 | 53.9% |
write-ins | 34 | 0.2% | ||
blanks | 3,191 | |||
State Representative - 25th Middlesex District (Democratic) - 100% reporting | Total = 6663 | |||
Marjorie Decker - | 5,666 | 85.0% | 5,666 | 85.0% |
Lesley Philiips | 984 | 14.8% | 984 | 14.8% |
write-ins | 13 | 0.2% | 13 | 0.2% |
blanks | 744 | 744 |
Unofficial Results do not include Write-In, Auxiliary, Overseas Absentee or Provisional Ballots
September 4, 2018 State Primary Official Turnout - Cambridge |
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Ward/Precinct | Registered Voters | Ballots Cast | Turnout % |
1-1 | 2410 | 657 | 27% |
1-2 | 1968 | 595 | 30% |
1-3 | 2275 | 700 | 31% |
2-1 | 2020 | 517 | 26% |
2-2 | 973 | 96 | 10% |
2-3 | 1419 | 269 | 19% |
3-1 | 2050 | 619 | 30% |
3-2 | 1264 | 419 | 33% |
3-2A | 981 | 272 | 28% |
3-3 | 2102 | 616 | 29% |
4-1 | 2366 | 850 | 36% |
4-2 | 2485 | 801 | 32% |
4-3 | 878 | 240 | 27% |
5-1 | 2230 | 814 | 37% |
5-2 | 2332 | 907 | 39% |
5-3 | 1730 | 677 | 39% |
6-1 | 2332 | 795 | 34% |
6-2 | 2246 | 649 | 29% |
6-3 | 2289 | 825 | 36% |
7-1 | 2202 | 798 | 36% |
7-2 | 1349 | 358 | 27% |
7-3 | 1028 | 176 | 17% |
8-1 | 1792 | 517 | 29% |
8-2 | 1700 | 503 | 30% |
8-3 | 879 | 98 | 11% |
9-1 | 2454 | 1003 | 41% |
9-2 | 2734 | 996 | 36% |
9-3 | 2240 | 764 | 34% |
10-1 | 2581 | 929 | 36% |
10-2 | 2460 | 1071 | 44% |
10-3 | 2203 | 821 | 37% |
11-1 | 2691 | 516 | 19% |
11-2 | 2746 | 1263 | 46% |
11-3 | 2258 | 1032 | 46% |
TOTAL | 67667 | 22163 | 33% |
Sept 2014 State Primary | Sept 2018 State Primary | ||||||||
wd | pct | Reg 1994 | Voted 1994 | Pct 1994 | wd | pct | Registered Voters | Ballots Cast | Turnout % |
1 | 1 | 1981 | 294 | 14.8% | 1 | 1 | 2410 | 657 | 27.3% |
1 | 2 | 1839 | 343 | 18.7% | 1 | 2 | 1968 | 595 | 30.2% |
1 | 3 | 1975 | 352 | 17.8% | 1 | 3 | 2275 | 700 | 30.8% |
2 | 1 | 1982 | 240 | 12.1% | 2 | 1 | 2020 | 517 | 25.6% |
2 | 2 | 872 | 20 | 2.3% | 2 | 2 | 973 | 96 | 9.9% |
2 | 3 | 1380 | 143 | 10.4% | 2 | 3 | 1419 | 269 | 19.0% |
3 | 1 | 1971 | 246 | 12.5% | 3 | 1 | 2050 | 619 | 30.2% |
3 | 2 | 1239 | 173 | 14.0% | 3 | 2 | 1264 | 419 | 33.1% |
3 | 02A | 962 | 127 | 13.2% | 3 | 02A | 981 | 272 | 27.7% |
3 | 3 | 2167 | 292 | 13.5% | 3 | 3 | 2102 | 616 | 29.3% |
4 | 1 | 2346 | 414 | 17.6% | 4 | 1 | 2366 | 850 | 35.9% |
4 | 2 | 2525 | 444 | 17.6% | 4 | 2 | 2485 | 801 | 32.2% |
4 | 3 | 939 | 134 | 14.3% | 4 | 3 | 878 | 240 | 27.3% |
5 | 1 | 2079 | 386 | 18.6% | 5 | 1 | 2230 | 814 | 36.5% |
5 | 2 | 2250 | 438 | 19.5% | 5 | 2 | 2332 | 907 | 38.9% |
5 | 3 | 1699 | 333 | 19.6% | 5 | 3 | 1730 | 677 | 39.1% |
6 | 1 | 2280 | 468 | 20.5% | 6 | 1 | 2332 | 795 | 34.1% |
6 | 2 | 2260 | 412 | 18.2% | 6 | 2 | 2246 | 649 | 28.9% |
6 | 3 | 2335 | 528 | 22.6% | 6 | 3 | 2289 | 825 | 36.0% |
7 | 1 | 2180 | 559 | 25.6% | 7 | 1 | 2202 | 798 | 36.2% |
7 | 2 | 1546 | 200 | 12.9% | 7 | 2 | 1349 | 358 | 26.5% |
7 | 3 | 1253 | 93 | 7.4% | 7 | 3 | 1028 | 176 | 17.1% |
8 | 1 | 1802 | 309 | 17.1% | 8 | 1 | 1792 | 517 | 28.9% |
8 | 2 | 1767 | 409 | 23.1% | 8 | 2 | 1700 | 503 | 29.6% |
8 | 3 | 1017 | 67 | 6.6% | 8 | 3 | 879 | 98 | 11.1% |
9 | 1 | 2478 | 878 | 35.4% | 9 | 1 | 2454 | 1003 | 40.9% |
9 | 2 | 2435 | 683 | 28.0% | 9 | 2 | 2734 | 996 | 36.4% |
9 | 3 | 2239 | 645 | 28.8% | 9 | 3 | 2240 | 764 | 34.1% |
10 | 1 | 2406 | 637 | 26.5% | 10 | 1 | 2581 | 929 | 36.0% |
10 | 2 | 2398 | 762 | 31.8% | 10 | 2 | 2460 | 1071 | 43.5% |
10 | 3 | 2162 | 417 | 19.3% | 10 | 3 | 2203 | 821 | 37.3% |
11 | 1 | 1968 | 156 | 7.9% | 11 | 1 | 2691 | 516 | 19.2% |
11 | 2 | 2609 | 698 | 26.8% | 11 | 2 | 2746 | 1263 | 46.0% |
11 | 3 | 2013 | 543 | 27.0% | 11 | 3 | 2258 | 1032 | 45.7% |
Total | 65354 | 12843 | 19.7% | Total | 67667 | 22163 | 32.8% |
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Democratic Primary | Republican Primary | Libertarian Primary |
SENATOR IN CONGRESS | ||
ELIZABETH A. WARREN, 24 Linnaean St., Cambridge | GEOFF DIEHL, 10 Village Way, Whitman JOHN KINGSTON, 16 Chestnut St., Winchester BETH JOYCE LINDSTROM, 161 Wharton Row, Groton |
NO NOMINATION |
GOVERNOR | ||
JAY M. GONZALEZ, 62 Putnam St., Needham BOB MASSIE, 140 Sycamore St., Somerville |
CHARLES D. BAKER, 49 Monument Ave., Swampscott SCOTT D. LIVELY, 453 State St., Springfield |
NO NOMINATION |
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | ||
QUENTIN PALFREY, 683 Boston Post Rd., Weston JIMMY TINGLE, 27 Lawrence St., Cambridge |
KARYN E. POLITO, 2 Tatassit Cir., Shrewsbury | NO NOMINATION |
ATTORNEY GENERAL | ||
MAURA HEALEY, 40 Winthrop St., Boston | JAMES R. McMAHON, III, 14 Canal View Rd., Bourne DANIEL L. SHORES, 2706 Hockley Dr., Hingham |
NO NOMINATION |
SECRETARY OF STATE | ||
WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN, 46 Lake St., Boston JOSH ZAKIM, 177 Commonwealth Ave., Boston |
ANTHONY M. AMORE, 182 Norfolk Ave., Swampscott | NO NOMINATION |
TREASURER | ||
DEBORAH B. GOLDBERG, 37 Hyslop Rd., Brookline | KEIKO M. ORRALL, 120 Crooked Ln., Lakeville | NO NOMINATION |
AUDITOR | ||
SUZANNE M. BUMP, 6 Hoe Shop St., Easton | HELEN BRADY, 1630 Monument St., Concord | DANIEL FISHMAN, 36 Colgate Rd., Beverly |
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS - FIFTH DISTRICT (Wards 3-2A, 4-2, 4-3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10-1, 10-2) - MAP | ||
KATHERINE M. CLARK, 64 Prospect St., Melrose | JOHN HUGO, 20 Walnut St., Woburn LOUIS KUCHNIR, 15 Foxhill Dr., Southborough |
NO NOMINATION |
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS - SEVENTH DISTRICT (Wards 1, 2, 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 4-1, 5, 10-3, 11) - MAP | ||
MICHAEL E. CAPUANO, 172 Central St., Somerville AYANNA S. PRESSLEY, 1910 Dorchester Ave., Boston |
NO NOMINATION | NO NOMINATION |
COUNCILLOR (Governor's Council) - SIXTH DISTRICT | ||
TERRENCE W. KENNEDY, 3 Stafford Rd., Lynnfield | NO NOMINATION | NO NOMINATION |
State Senate - SECOND MIDDLESEX DISTRICT (Wards 9, 10, 11) - MAP | ||
PATRICIA D. JEHLEN, 67 Dane St., Somerville | NO NOMINATION | NO NOMINATION |
State Senate - MIDDLESEX & SUFFOLK DISTRICT (Wards 1, 2-1, 3, 4-2, 6, 7, 8) - MAP | ||
SAL N. DiDOMENICO, 125 Clarence St., Everett | NO NOMINATION | NO NOMINATION |
State Senate - FIRST SUFFOLK & MIDDLESEX DISTRICT (Wards 2-2, 2-3, 4-1, 4-3, 5) - MAP | ||
JOSEPH A. BONCORE, 39 Sagamore Ave., Winthrop | NO NOMINATION | NO NOMINATION |
State Representative - TWENTY-FOURTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT (Ward 11-1, 11-3) - MAP | ||
DAVID M. ROGERS, 18 Richard Ave., Cambridge | NO NOMINATION | NO NOMINATION |
State Representative - TWENTY-FIFTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT (Wards 4, 6-2, 6-3, 7, 8, 10-1, 10-2) - MAP | ||
MARJORIE C. DECKER, 29 Raymond St., Cambridge LESLEY REBECCA PHILLIPS, 1643 Cambridge St., Cambridge |
NO NOMINATION | NO NOMINATION |
State Representative - TWENTY-SIXTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT (Wards 1, 2-1, 3, 6-1) - MAP | ||
MIKE CONNOLLY, 4 Ashburton Pl., Cambridge | NO NOMINATION | NO NOMINATION |
State Representative - TWENTY-NINTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT (Wards 9, 10-3, 11-2) - MAP | ||
JONATHAN HECHT, 159 Russell Ave., Watertown | NO NOMINATION | NO NOMINATION |
State Representative - EIGHTH SUFFOLK DISTRICT (Wards 2-2, 2-3, 5) - MAP | ||
JAY D. LIVINGSTONE, 311 Commonwealth Ave., Boston | NO NOMINATION | NO NOMINATION |
CLERK OF COURTS - MIDDLESEX COUNTY | ||
MICHAEL A. SULLIVAN, 42 Huron Ave., Cambridge | NO NOMINATION | NO NOMINATION |
REGISTER OF DEEDS - MIDDLESEX SOUTHERN DISTRICT | ||
MARIA C. CURTATONE, 37 Munroe St., Somerville | NO NOMINATION | NO NOMINATION |
DISTRICT ATTORNEY - NORTHERN DISTRICT | ||
MARIAN T. RYAN, 8 Bradford Rd., Belmont DONNA PATALANO, 12 Norwood St., Winchester |
NO NOMINATION | NO NOMINATION |
Nakagawa/Brown Petition - See you in two years!
Applications & Petions #5 (Apr 23, 2018). A Zoning Petition was received from Douglas Brown Et Al, regarding Zoning petition that aims to balance the future health and safety impacts of climate change.
Referred to Planning Board & Ordinance Committee
Applications & Petitions #4 (June 25, 2018). A zoning petition has been received from the Pizzuto Family Limited Partnership Cambridge Zoning Ordinance 20.900 and Zoning Map by added section entitled New Street Overlay District.
Order #1 (June 25, 2018). That the City Council refer proposed changes to Cambridge Zoning Article 5.000.Rainwater & Flat Roof Zoning to the Ordinance Committee and the Planning Board for hearing and report. Councillor Kelley, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Zondervan
Order #4 (June 25, 2018). That the zoning amendment to section 4.22 of the zoning code, with strikeouts and highlighting to identify proposed changes for discussion, be forwarded to the Planning Board and the Ordinance Committee for their review as a zoning solution to the challenges posed by current zoning constraints regarding accessory dwelling units. Councillor Kelley, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Zondervan
Cannabis Regulation Zoning Petition (July 30, 2018)
Manager's Agenda #22. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to a draft zoning petition concerning the regulation of cannabis establishments in the City of Cambridge in response to Awaiting Report Item Number 18-75. [Cannabis Zone Map]
My prediction: Legal marijuana shops will sell the expensive stuff and the riff raff will still buy from other sources. Also, let's face it - so-called "medical marijuana dispensaries" were always intended to be a first step toward recreational pot shops. I hope they can at least bring back the Peter Max posters and lava lamps from the head shops of my youth.
Economy Working Group Draft Recommendations
Housing Working Group Draft Recommendations
Mobility Working Group Draft Recommendations
Climate & Environment Working Group Draft Recommendations
Not a day goes by without a flurry of SeeClickFix (Commonwealth Connects) requests for matters ranging from dangerous to absurdly trivial. In addition to the ridiculous complaints about armored vehicles parking in a bike lane (because the cyclists wants the driver to carry sacks of money to a loading zone a block away) or a flatbed truck queued up at a construction site (and they want him to do what? - keep circling around the block with many tons of steel on a long, wide vehicle?) to matters so trivial that it could make your head spin. For example, I saw one this morning from 23 Clinton Street where the complainant says: "Can you please remove white mark left on brick sidewalk by parking dept?" Perhaps I should file a string of complaints about the large hot top temporary patch on my sidewalk left by NStar (before they became Eversource) that's now been there for most of the past decade plus a medley of various painted markings from Traffic & Parking, the Dig Safe folks, etc. Let's also not forget those 02138 sensitive souls who lost their minds over the color of their NEW sidewalk having a shade that didn't quite match their ideal. Good grief!
Aug 29, 2018 – The City of Cambridge will host the 23rd Annual Danehy Park Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 11am-4pm. Enjoy a fun-filled day of children's amusement rides, live music, roving performers, arts and crafts, face painting, plus free hot dogs, chips, juice boxes, and T-shirts and kites (while supplies last)! Rain Date is Sunday, Sept. 16.
Danehy Park is a 55-acre facility located at 99 Sherman Street and New St. in North Cambridge. This free event, sponsored by the City of Cambridge, attracts over 4,000 people annually and offers something for everyone.
Free shuttle buses will be running throughout Cambridge neighborhoods and from the Alewife MBTA Station. Danehy Park can also be reached by #74 bus or #78 bus from Harvard Square; or #83 bus from Central Square. Picnics and lawn chairs are encouraged.
For more information, including entertainment schedule and shuttle bus pick-up locations, visit www.cambridgema.gov/DanehyParkFamilyDay.
The Marvelous Manholes of Massachusetts (Atlas Obscura, Aug 28, 2018)
Aug 15, 2018 – Cambridge City Manager Louis A. DePasquale is seeking persons interested in serving on the Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women.
The Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women works in an inclusive manner to promote equity and justice for women and girls and advocates on their behalf with City departments and officials, local organizations and state government to increase their opportunities through program development, policy recommendations and public awareness in key issue areas identified by the Commission as significantly affecting women and girls. Commissioners support staff in their mission to create and promote programs that increase public awareness and understanding of multiple issues affecting women and girls, particularly marginalized women and girls, within the city; advocate to improve the quality of women’s and girls’ lives; and work to build coalitions and partner with other community organizations on these issues.
The Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women meets the second Wednesday of every month, from 6:30-8 p.m., at 51 Inman St., Cambridge, in the Women's Commission Conference Room, 2nd floor.
For more information about the Commission, contact Kimberly Sansoucy, Executive Director, at 617-349-4695 or ksansoucy@cambridgema.gov.
Individuals interested in being considered should apply by using the city’s online application system at www.cambridgema.gov/apply. A cover letter and résumé or summary of applicable experience can be submitted during the online application process. Paper applications are available in the City Manager’s Office at Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue. The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, September 14, 2018.
Church Street Proposed Development (Gerald Chan) - Sept 6 Hearing at Historical Commission
CIVIC CALENDAR
Wed, Sept 12
8:00-9:30am Recycling Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting (Sullivan Chamber, City Hall)
1:00pm The City Council's Transportation and Public Utilities Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the guiding policy and safety priorities for regulating and permitting shared electric scooters to operate in Cambridge. This meeting is to be televised. (Sullivan Chamber)
3:00pm License Commission Public Hearing (Lombardi Building, 831 Mass. Ave, Basement Conference Room)
4:00pm The City Council's Economic Development and University Relations Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the Storefront Vacancies Best Practices report recommendations, and any other updates from the Retail Strategy Report. (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30-7:30pm Bicycle Committee meeting (4th Floor Conference Room, 344 Broadway)
5:30pm Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting (Police Station, 125 Sixth St., First Floor Community Room)
[Meeting Agenda and supporting materials]
6:00pm Envision Cambridge Advisory Committee meeting - rescheduled (Citywide Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave.)
6:30pm The City Council's Neighborhood & Long-Term Planning; Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will meet to discuss the upcoming Inman Square redesign project. (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30-7:00pm Commission for Persons with Disabilities meeting (51 Inman St., 2nd Floor Conference Room)
6:00-8:00pm Envision Cambridge - Housing Working Group Meeting (4th Floor Conference Room, 344 Broadway)
6:00pm School Committee Special Meeting (Cambridge Public Library, Community Room, 449 Broadway)
By Order of His Honor, Mayor Marc C. McGovern, acting in accordance with Chapter I, Section 3, of the Rules of the School Committee, there will be a Special Meeting of the School Committee on Thurs, Sept 13, 2018, 6:00pm, in the Cambridge Public Library, Community Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, for the purpose of conducting and discussing an evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools. It is anticipated that this meeting will end by 8:00pm or earlier.
Seasonal Walkabout at Black’s Nook
Date: Friday, September 14th, 11:00am to 12:00 noon
Place: Meets at Maher Park, 650 Concord Ave.
Come out for a seasonal walkabout with Ranger Jean at Black’s Nook. We will monitor wildlife by sign, track or presence, and make note of weather, state of plants, condition of water and other abiotic resources. You can help chart the seasonal changes of some of our most active wildlife spots, or simply come to enjoy the walk. Come dressed to be outdoors for the hour. All knowledge levels welcome. We will be walking off-path. Service dogs only, please. To RSVP, please contact Ranger Jean at (508) 562-7605 or email jrogers@cambridgema.gov. Heavy rain postpones to the following Friday.
11:00am Envision Cambridge Community Event (Pisani Center, 131 Washington Street)
Mon, Sept 17
5:30pm City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission Meeting (Lombardi Building, 831 Mass. Ave, Basement Conference Room)
Walter J Sullivan Water Purification Facility Tour
Date: Monday, September 17th, 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Place: Meets at the front door, 250 Fresh Pond Parkway
Come learn how the Cambridge Water Department purifies drinking water for your tap after it’s conveyed from nearby Fresh Pond into our facility. You’ll have the chance to speak with water treatment staff, see the equipment in action and check out our water quality lab! For more information, contact Ranger Tim at (617) 349-6489 or tpuopolo@cambridgeMA.gov. Please call ahead if coming with a large group.
Thurs, Sept 20
10:00am Pole & Conduit Commission meeting (Lombardi Building, 831 Mass. Ave, Basement Conference Room)
3:00pm The City Council's Transportation and Public Utilities Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss reducing the speed limit to 20 MPH on residential streets Citywide and the creation of 20 MPH safety zones on certain other streets (yes, the description is self-contradictory). (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm The City Council's Neighborhood & Long-Term Planning; Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will meet to discuss the various events being planned for Indigenous “Peoples” Day 2018 and ways to observe the holiday in a manner that promotes the culture, history, and diversity of indigenous peoples during future years. (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm Envision Cambridge Scenario Meeting (Kennedy-Longfellow School, 158 Spring St.)
6:00pm Vision Zero Advisory Committee meeting (4th Floor Conference Room, 344 Broadway)
11:00am Envision Cambridge Community Event (Fresh Pond Apartments, Community Room , 364 Rindge Ave.)
Mon, Sept 24
5:30pm City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission Meeting (Lombardi Building, 831 Mass. Ave, Basement Conference Room)
Tues, Sept 25
6:00pm School Committee meeting (Henrietta Attles Meeting Room, CRLS, 459 Broadway)
The School Committee will reconvene in Executive Session immediately following the regular meeting in the School Committee Conference Room, 459 Broadway, for the purposes of hearing a Level III grievance as part of collective bargaining with CEA Unit E and for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining strategy and litigation/arbitration strategy with respect to such grievance as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and the litigation/arbitration positions of the Cambridge School Committee.
6:30pm Planning Board meeting (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)
Wed, Sept 26
5:30pm Cambridge Election Commission meeting (1st Floor Meeting Room, 51 Inman St.)
I. MINUTES II. REPORTS 1. Executive Director's Report 2. Assistant Director's Report 3. Commissioners' Reports III. PUBLIC COMMENT |
IV. ACTION AGENDA Old Business 1. State Primary, September 4, 2018 - Review 2. State Election, November 6, 2018 Early Voting - Set Early Voting Schedule and Locations - Commissioner Schedules New Business |
6:00-7:30pm Central Square Advisory Committee meeting (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Room)
This meeting will focus on "Placemaking in Central Square" to reintroduce and revisit the City's approaches to public space with the goal of creating a set of values for public spaces in Central Square. The focus of this meeting will be - Arts + Programming.
6:00pm Envision Cambridge Scenarios Public Meeting (Graham & Parks Alternative Public School, 44 Linnaean St.)
3:00pm The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss storm water management practices and get an update on how Cambridge will be impacted by the EPS’s new MS4 permit which took effect on July 1, 2018. (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm The City Council's Housing Committee will conduct a public hearing to receive an update from the Community Development Department on the Affordable Housing Overlay District, and an update on the annual Inclusionary Zoning report. The Housing Committee shall also meet the City Manager's candidate for the open Cambridge Housing Authority Board position. (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm LGBTQ+ meeting (Windsor St. Health Center, 119 Windsor St.)
6:00-8:00pm Pedestrian Committee Meeting (4th Floor Conference Room, 344 Broadway)
Noon to 6:00pm Cambridge Arts Open Studios (CAOS) (Citywide)
Cycle to the Source 2018
Date: Saturday, September 29th, 8:30am to 4:00pm (Rain date is Sun, Sept 30)
Place: Meets at the Water Treatment Plant, 250 Fresh Pond Parkway
Along with Cambridge Water Department staff and guides from Urban Adventours. This event is free and open to the public, but for safety reasons is for adults only. Cycle to the Source is a 33-mile bike tour of the Cambridge Watershed. It is a chance to explore where your water comes from, how it is collected, and what steps are taken to ensure the city has clean drinking water. It will include stops at the upper reservoirs, dams, gatehouses, and the CWD field office. The ride starts and ends at the Walter J. Sullivan Purification Facility at 250 Fresh Pond Parkway, and explores the Cambridge watershed, which includes the lands and reservoirs in Lincoln, Lexington, Weston, and Waltham. Register at tiny.cc/cycletothesource or with aoconnell@Cambridgema.gov if you’d like to participate! All you need is a working bike, helmet, lunch, and water. If you would like to join but need a bike, Urban Adventours rents hybrid and road bikes that are suitable for the event. $65 would cover the cost of the bike, helmet, and delivery to Fresh Pond on the morning of the tour. Visit their website for more information.
Mon, Oct 1
5:30pm City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
6:30pm Tax Rate Hearing (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission (MCNCDC) meeting (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)
Wed, Oct 3
3:00pm License Commission Public Hearing (Lombardi Building, 831 Mass. Ave, Basement Conference Room)
4:00pm The City Council's Economic Development and University Relations Committee will conduct a public hearing to further discuss a City-based Cannabis Social Equity Program and Policy Order #10 from June 25, 2018. (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm Transit Advisory Committee meeting (Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)
6:00pm Envision Cambridge - Housing Working Group Meeting (4th Floor Conference Room, 344 Broadway)
6:00pm Cambridge Historical Commission meeting (Citywide Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave.)
Wed, Oct 10
8:00-9:30am Recycling Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting (Sullivan Chamber, City Hall)
5:30-7:30pm Bicycle Committee meeting (4th Floor Conference Room, 344 Broadway)
5:30-7:00pm Commission for Persons with Disabilities meeting (51 Inman St., 2nd Floor Conference Room)
Mon, Oct 15
5:30pm City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
6:00pm Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission Meeting (Lombardi Building, 831 Mass. Ave, Basement Conference Room)
3:00pm The City Council's Neighborhood & Long-Term Planning; Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will meet to discuss CMA 2018 #196 (better known as Order #1 of Feb 5, 2018) and any other matter related to Jerry’s Pond (for example, this July 30, 2018 response from the City Manager). (Sullivan Chamber)
Wed, Oct 17
5:30pm Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting (Police Station, 125 Sixth St., First Floor Community Room)
[Meeting Agenda and supporting materials]
6:00-7:30pm Central Square Advisory Committee meeting (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Room)
This meeting will focus on "Placemaking in Central Square" to reintroduce and revisit the City's approaches to public space with the goal of creating a set of values for public spaces in Central Square. The focus of this meeting will be - Public Health.
Thurs, Oct 18
10:00am Pole & Conduit Commission meeting (Lombardi Building, 831 Mass. Ave, Basement Conference Room)
Mon, Oct 22
5:30pm City Council Roundtable/Working Meeting to discuss the Envision process. This Meeting is to be televised. (Sullivan Chamber)
Wed, Oct 24
3:00pm License Commission Public Hearing (Lombardi Building, 831 Mass. Ave, Basement Conference Room)
6:00pm LGBTQ+ meeting (Windsor St. Health Center, 119 Windsor St.)
6:00-8:00pm Pedestrian Committee Meeting (4th Floor Conference Room, 344 Broadway)
Mon, Oct 29
5:30pm City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber)
5:30pm Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission Meeting (Lombardi Building, 831 Mass. Ave, Basement Conference Room)