Government · Housing Committee
Housing Panel Debates Arts-Space Zoning Trade
The committees held a hearing on a zoning framework to link housing with cultural-space preservation but took no vote.
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Government · City Council
Council adopts FY27 tax rate, 30% exemption
Cambridge Council adopts FY27 tax rate and a 30% homeowner exemption amid a softening commercial base.
Government · Zoning Board
Zoning Board Denies Myrtle Avenue Third Unit
Cambridge zoning board splits 2-2, denies Myrtle Avenue addition after attorney clash. Board member Wendy Leiserson recused herself from the 1 Myrtle Avenue vote after attorney Patrick W.
Government · City Council
Council Votes 6-0 to Enter Executive Session
Cambridge City Council votes 6-0 to close its doors over two active lawsuits.
Government · Open Data Review Board
Open Data Board Discusses Privacy, Metrics, and Fiscal Access
The Cambridge Open Data Review Board discussed expanding strategic metrics, privacy standards, and fiscal data access on September 22, without adopting formal policies.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board Votes to Back Hotel Setback Shift
Cambridge Planning Board sends mixed comments on a Harvard Square hotel's setbacks.
Government · Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee
Cambridge panel advances multifamily zoning setback changes, 4-1
Cambridge zoning committees advance multifamily setback and open-space changes despite affordability fears.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board approves HealthPeak's 2,300-unit Alewife project
Cambridge Planning Board unanimously approves HealthPeak's 2,300-unit Alewife Quadrangle megaproject.
Government · City Council
Cambridge Council Backs MIT, Airport Workers in Labor Fights
Cambridge Council backs MIT and airport labor fights, moves $24 million as liquor license bid stalls.
Government · Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities
Board votes to plan public event on Olmstead disability protections
The Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities voted unanimously to plan a public event on federal threats to disability rights protections.
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