Cambridge InsideOut - Sept 11, 2018

Robert and JudyPossible 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

7) Civic Calendar


Primary Election Results (selected contested races)

Candidate Total Pct. Cambridge (100%) Pct.
Governor (Democrat) - 100% reporting     Total = 18906  
Jay Gonzalez - star 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 - star 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 - star 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 - star 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 - star 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 - star 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 - star 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 - star 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
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%

Tuesday, September 4, 2018 Primary - List of Offices & Candidates (Cambridge)

If you are registered with any political party, you may only vote in that party's primary. Unenrolled voters may choose to vote in any party primary. Choosing to vote in a particular party's primary does NOT enroll you as a member of that party.

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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

Pending Zoning Amendments

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.


Envision CambridgeEnvision Cambridge Updates - Working Group Draft Recommendations

Economy Working Group Draft Recommendations

Housing Working Group Draft Recommendations

Mobility Working Group Draft Recommendations

Climate & Environment Working Group Draft Recommendations

Urban Form Draft Recommendations

Community Wellbeing Draft Recommendations


The Triviality of SeeClickFixThe Offending Mark

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!


Danehy Park Family Day – Saturday, Sept 15, 11am-4pm

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.

Danehy Park Family Day


The Marvelous Manholes of Massachusetts (Atlas Obscura, Aug 28, 2018)


Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women Vacancy

City SealAug 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

Church Street View

View from across street

Courtyard Interior

Old Photo

Proposed Aerial View


CIVIC CALENDAR

Wed, Sept 12

8:00-9:30am   Recycling Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber, City Hall)Central Flea

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)

Thurs, Sept 13

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.

Sun, Sept 16

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)

Sat, Sept 22

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.)

Thurs, Sept 27

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)

Sat, Sept 29 and Sun, Sept 30

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)

Thurs, Oct 4

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)

Thurs, Oct 11

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)

Tues, Oct 16

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)

Thurs, Oct 25

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)