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Cambridge Council Forwards Multifamily Housing Zoning Revisions 8-1 on Dec. 23

Cambridge City Council votes 8-1 to advance multifamily housing zoning revisions two days before Christmas.

Townbrief reporting · Dec 23

Government · City Council

Cambridge City Council Ordains Dormer Ordinance, Clears As-of-Right Path for Homeowners

Cambridge City Council ordains dormer zoning reform and backs city manager contract renewal.

Townbrief reporting · Dec 16

Government · City Council

Cambridge City Council Gives City Manager 3.29 Rating, Calls for Sharper Goals

Cambridge City Council rates City Manager Yi-An Huang 3.29 out of 4 in special December 10 evaluation. Eight of nine councillors participated in the special meeting, with Mayor Simmons absent; Councillor Toner presided.

Townbrief reporting · Dec 10

Government · City Council

Cambridge Council Orders Garden Street Two-Way Traffic Study by April 2025

Cambridge City Council votes 9-0 to study restoring Garden Street to two-way automobile traffic.

Townbrief reporting · Dec 9

Government · City Council

Cambridge Council Orders Bicycle Plan Review, Advances Three Parking Ordinances

Cambridge Council unanimously orders bicycle plan review and advances three parking ordinances.

Townbrief reporting · Dec 2

Government · City Council

Cambridge Council Reconsiders Winters Appointment But Cannot Force Rescission

Cambridge City Council votes 6-3 to reconsider a contested advisory committee appointment, then 5-4 to close debate without rescinding it.

Townbrief reporting · Nov 25

Government · City Council

Cambridge Sets 3.5 to 4 Percent Budget Growth Target as Commercial Real Estate Values Decline

Cambridge officials warn a decade of 7 percent annual budget growth is no longer sustainable.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 28

Government · City Council

Cambridge Council Votes 7-2 to Set November 2026 Bike Lane Deadline

Cambridge City Council votes to accelerate bike lane deadline from 2027 to November 2026.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 21

Government · City Council

Cambridge Council Hears Calls to Narrow Memorial Drive, Back MCAS Ballot Question

Cambridge City Council fields 28 public comments on Memorial Drive safety and MCAS ballot question.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 7

Government · City Council

Cambridge Council Hears Calls to Pass Memorial Drive Road Diet Without Amendment

Cambridge City Council faced dueling mass public comment sessions Monday on Memorial Drive safety and citywide rezoning. More than 75 speakers signed up for the September 30 regular meeting, prompting Mayor E.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 30