Calendar Pieces - 2026
10:00am City Council Inaugural Meeting and Election of the Mayor (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
6:00-8:00pm School Committee Inaugural Meeting and Election of the Chair (Turk Auditorium, Tobin Montessori/Darby Vassall Upper Schools, 181/183 Vassal Lane)
This meeting will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us, broadcast on Channel 26.
6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS, 459 Broadway or via Zoom) [Agenda]
This meeting will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us, broadcast on Channel 26.
6:30pm Planning Board Meeting (Remote via Zoom)
General Business
1. Update from the Community Development Department
2. Adoption of Planning Board meeting transcripts (11/18/2025, 12/9/2025)
3. PB-150
360 Binney Street - Design Update (Materials)
4. PB-198
60 Acorn Park Drive - Design Update (Materials)
5. PB-383
320 Third Street - Design Update (Materials)
6. Election of the Planning Board Chair
General Business items may be taken out of the order from the agenda. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. The Planning Board need not solicit public comment on General Business items. 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 at cddzoning@cambridgema.gov.
Send written comments by 5:00pm the day before the meeting to planningboardcomment@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.
5:30pm City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
5:30pm Cambridge Election Commission (Zoom)
I. PUBLIC COMMENT II. MINUTES III. REPORTS 1. Executive Director’s Report 2. Assistant Director’s Report 3. Commissioners’ Reports |
IV. ACTION AGENDA Old Business Municipal Election, Nov 4, 2025 - Election Review New Business |
6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS, 459 Broadway or via Zoom) [Agenda]
This meeting will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us, broadcast on Channel 26.
5:30pm City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
9:00am Special City Council meeting to discuss Goal Setting for the 2026-2027 council term and City Council / City Staff work process. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
6:30pm Planning Board Meeting (Remote via Zoom)
General Business
1. Update from the Community Development Department
2. Adoption of Planning Board meeting transcripts (12/16/2025, 1/6/2026)
Public Hearing
6:30pm Institutional Use Regulations (CM25#288 [text of report] [markup version] [final version])
Zoning Petition by Cambridge City Council to amend Section 4.50 to permit the use of land for the following purposes as-of-right in all zoning districts: religious purposes; educational purposes on land owned or leased by the Commonwealth or any of its agencies, subdivisions or bodies politic or by a religious sect or denomination, or by a nonprofit educational corporation; and a child care center, school-aged child care program, family child care home, or large family child care home as defined in Section 1A of Chapter 15D of Massachusetts General Laws. (Materials)
General Business items may be taken out of the order from the agenda. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. The Planning Board need not solicit public comment on General Business items. 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 at cddzoning@cambridgema.gov.
Send written comments by 5:00pm the day before the meeting to planningboardcomment@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.
5:30pm Cambridge Election Commission (Zoom)
I. PUBLIC COMMENT II. MINUTES III. REPORTS 1. Executive Director’s Report 2. Assistant Director’s Report 3. Commissioners’ Reports |
IV. ACTION AGENDA Old Business Municipal Election, Nov 4, 2025 - Election Review New Business |
• Revise Rules of The Board of Election Commissioners. • Hold in person meeting/retreat. • Adopt rules for public participation at regular BOEC meetings. • Adopt rules for public participation at BOEC election count meetings. • Adopt process to ensure the technical errors present |
• Adopt rules for the release of public statements regarding an election. • Improve poll worker hiring procedures. • Improve poll worker training procedures. • Investigate hybrid meeting equipment. • Investigate a new proportional representation method of electing candidates and transferring votes. • Catalog, review, and revise all election procedures. |
10:30am The City Council’s Government Operations, Rules, and Claims Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss City Council Rules for the 2026-2027 term. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
3:30pm City Council Roundtable/Working meeting to discuss the results of the 2025 Cambridge Resident Survey (Zoom only)
3:00pm The City Council’s Finance Committee will hold a public hearing to review and discuss the Operating Budget in advance of the FY27 budget season. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
5:00pm School Committee Executive Session Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS)
6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS, 459 Broadway or via Zoom) [Agenda]
This meeting will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us, broadcast on Channel 26.
6:30pm Planning Board Meeting (Remote via Zoom)
General Business
Town Gown Reports (Reports)
• CDD Introduction
• Harvard University
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Lesley University
General Business items may be taken out of the order from the agenda. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. The Planning Board need not solicit public comment on General Business items. 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 at cddzoning@cambridgema.gov.
Send written comments by 5:00pm the day before the meeting to planningboardcomment@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.
5:30pm City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
11:00am The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on a Zoning Petition by the Cambridge City Council. The Petition proposes changes to Section 4.50 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance to allow as of right in all zoning districts, religious and educational uses, and childcare uses. CM25#288 (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
6:30pm Planning Board Meeting (Remote via Zoom)
General Business
1. Update from the Community Development Department
2. Advisory Consultation PBAC-2
1740 Massachusetts Avenue – Housing project proposal by Adam Siegel to construct a new 6-story building to create 71 residential units, 75 long-term, and 13 short-term bicycle parking spaces as well as commercial space in the basement and first floor, with a gross floor area of 64,349 square feet pursuant to section 19.47 Planning Board Advisory Consultation Procedure. (Materials)
General Business items may be taken out of the order from the agenda. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. The Planning Board need not solicit public comment on General Business items. 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 at cddzoning@cambridgema.gov.
Send written comments by 5:00pm the day before the meeting to planningboardcomment@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.
12:00pm The City Council’s Finance Committee will hold a public hearing to review and discuss the Capital Budget and Public Investment Planning in advance of the FY27 budget season. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
5:30pm Cambridge Election Commission (Zoom)
5:30pm – Statement of Financial Interests Filing Delinquency Hearing
I. PUBLIC COMMENT II. MINUTES III. REPORTS 1. Executive Director’s Report 2. Assistant Director’s Report 3. Commissioners’ Reports |
IV. ACTION AGENDA Old Business New Business Planning for Future Board of the Election Commissioners’ Retreat/Public Meeting and Topics for Discussion |
5:30pm City Council Roundtable with the School Committee to discuss the FY27 Cambridge Public Schools budget priorities (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
[Superintendent Murphy letter][Presentation] To be rescheduled due to Blizzard.
6:30pm Planning Board Meeting (Remote via Zoom)
General Business
1. Update from the Community Development Department
2. Adoption of Planning Board meeting transcripts (1/27/2026, 2/3/2026)
3. PB-364
Cambridgeside PUD Special Permit – Minor Amendment (Materials)
4. PB-410
Pre Application Conference for Healthpeak PUD Master Plan Project, pursuant to Sections 20.1100 and 12.33 of the zoning ordinance. (Materials)
General Business items may be taken out of the order from the agenda. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. The Planning Board need not solicit public comment on General Business items. 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 at cddzoning@cambridgema.gov.
Send written comments by 5:00pm the day before the meeting to planningboardcomment@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.
2:00pm The City Council’s Finance Committee will hold a public hearing to receive a status update on Federal Grants (including ARPA) and the Federal Grant Stabilization Fund, as well as a discussion on establishing future Budget Priorities. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
5:30pm Cambridge Election Commission (Zoom)
I. PUBLIC COMMENT II. MINUTES III. REPORTS 1. Executive Director’s Report 2. Assistant Director’s Report 3. Commissioners’ Reports |
IV. ACTION AGENDA Old Business New Business Planning for Future Board of the Election Commissioners’ Retreat/Public Meeting and Topics for Discussion |
10:00am City Council Executive Session meeting (Zoom only)
The City Council will meet in open session, and then move to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation known as Ahern v. City of Cambridge, et al., Docket Number 1:21-cv-11007-DJC, which is a civil case in the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts. Discussing this matter in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the City.
5:30pm City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS, 459 Broadway or via Zoom) [Agenda]
This meeting will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us, broadcast on Channel 26.
6:30pm Planning Board Meeting (Remote via Zoom)
General Business
1. Update from the Community Development Department
2. Advisory Design Consultation AHO-9
2072 Massachusetts Avenue – Affordable housing project proposal by CC HRE 2072 Mass Ave LLC and CC HRE 2072 Mass Ave Tenant LLC to construct a new 12-story building to create 73 affordable rental units and amenities, and 45 long-term and 1 short-term bicycle parking spaces with a gross floor area of 90,472 square feet pursuant to section 11.207 Affordable Housing Overlay. (Materials - under Planning Board Materials tab)
General Business items may be taken out of the order from the agenda. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. The Planning Board need not solicit public comment on General Business items. 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 at cddzoning@cambridgema.gov.
Send written comments by 5:00pm the day before the meeting to planningboardcomment@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.
4:00pm City Council Roundtable with the School Committee to discuss the FY27 Cambridge Public Schools budget priorities (Zoom only)
[Superintendent Murphy letter][Presentation]
2:30am City Council Executive Session meeting (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
The City Council will meet in open session and then move to go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation known as, Columbia St LLC v. City Docket Number 25 MISC 0007469, which is a civil case in the Land Court. Discussing this matter in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the City.
5:30pm City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
6:30pm The City Council will hold a public hearing pursuant to Article 5, Section 5-1 of the Charter of the City of Cambridge, to consider the recommendation of the City Manager Yi-An Huang, on the reorganization of the Housing Department to consolidate City housing and homeless service programs currently provided across three City departments into one City department. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
10:00am The City Council’s Finance Committee will hold a public meeting to review and discuss the Police Department budget for FY27 before it is submitted to the City Manager, as required under Cambridge Municipal Code Chapter 2.74.040. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
6:30pm Planning Board Meeting (Remote via Zoom)
General Business
1. Update from the Community Development Department
2. Adoption of Planning Board meeting transcripts (2/10/2026)
3. Advisory Design Consultation AHO-10
8-12 May Street and 53 Lawn Street – Affordable housing project proposal by Corcoran Park Phase 1 LLC to construct a 4-story building and a 3-story building to create 67 affordable rental units and amenities, 33 off-street parking spaces, and 42 long-term and 12 short-term bicycle parking spaces with total gross floor area of 82,407 square feet pursuant to section 11.207 Affordable Housing Overlay. (Materials - under Planning Board Materials tab)
4. Advisory Design Consultation AHO-11
240 Broadway – Affordable housing project proposal by Just A Start to construct a 6-story building to create 16 affordable rental units and amenities, and 17 long-term bicycle parking spaces with total gross floor area of 24,278 square feet pursuant to section 11.207 Affordable Housing Overlay. (Materials - under Planning Board Materials tab)
General Business items may be taken out of the order from the agenda. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. The Planning Board need not solicit public comment on General Business items. 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 at cddzoning@cambridgema.gov.
Send written comments by 5:00pm the day before the meeting to planningboardcomment@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.
11:00am The City Council’s Human Services and Veterans Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss support services and planning considerations for disabled residents in Cambridge. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
2:30pm The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing to have a conversation regarding zoning recommendations to strengthen active use requirements on Cambridge Street and Mass Ave as a follow-up to the recently adopted zoning petitions following the Our Cambridge Street Planning Study and Mass Ave Planning Study. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
5:30pm City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS, 459 Broadway or via Zoom) [Agenda]
This meeting includes the Public Hearing on the FY27 Budget. This meeting will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us, broadcast on Channel 26.
5:30pm City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
12:30pm The City Council’s Government Operations, Rules, and Claims Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss the 2026 City Manager’s Annual Goals and Review. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
3:00pm The City Council’s Housing Committee will hold a public hearing to receive an update on the Central Square Planning Process. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
11:00am The City Council’s Housing Committee and Neighborhood Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, and Arts and Celebrations Committee will hold a joint meeting to discuss present findings on the state of housing production since the passage of the Multifamily Zoning in February 2025. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
3:00pm The City Council’s Health and Environment Committee will hold a public hearing to review and discuss CM26#21, related to Cambridge Municipal Code Ch. 8.28, “Regulation on Youth Access and Sale of Tobacco Products and on Smoking in Workplaces and Public Places,” in order to (1) update the current ordinance to conform to widely adopted municipal policies, new state laws, and court decisions, as well as (2) to discuss the recent regulatory landscape in Massachusetts regarding tobacco products. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
4:00pm Cambridge Election Commission (689 Mass. Ave., 2nd Floor Conference Room)
I. PUBLIC COMMENT II. MINUTES III. REPORTS 1. Executive Director’s Report - Election Worker Paperwork/Hiring Update - City Council Policy Order 2026-43: “That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with relevant City departments as well as the Election Commissioners to review guidance from the IRS and consult with other municipalities in order to simplify our processes for paying election workers and pay workers by stipend without mandatory withholdings or municipal retirement contributions.” 2. Assistant Director’s Report 3. Commissioners’ Reports |
IV. ACTION AGENDA Old Business Planning for Future Board of the Election Commissioners’ Public Meeting and Topics for Discussion New Business
|
6:00pm Virtual Special Meeting of the School Committee - Budget Workshop to review the FY27 Proposed Budget (Zoom) [Agenda]
11:00am The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will hold a public meeting to review the Community Benefits Ordinance and discuss potential updates including allowing the allocation of funding to community organizations for capital projects (CM25#299). (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
1:30pm The City Clerk Preliminary Screening Committee will meet to go into executive session to consider applicants and interview applicants for the position of City Clerk by a preliminary screening committee because doing so in an open session will have a detrimental effect in obtaining qualified applicants. (Ackermann Room, in-person only, no public comment)
5:30pm City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
3:00pm The City Council’s Health and Environment Committee will hold a public hearing to review and discuss the Cambridge Net Zero Action Plan (NZAP) Annual Report and the Climate Committee’s review and report. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
6:30pm Planning Board Meeting (Remote via Zoom)
General Business
1. Update from the Community Development Department
2. Adoption of Planning Board meeting transcripts (2/24/2026, 3/3/2026)
3. PB-402
815 Somerville Avenue – Special Permit Extension (Materials)
4. Annual Housing Report
General Business items may be taken out of the order from the agenda. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. The Planning Board need not solicit public comment on General Business items. 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 at cddzoning@cambridgema.gov.
Send written comments by 5:00pm the day before the meeting to planningboardcomment@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.
1:30pm The City Clerk Preliminary Screening Committee will meet to go into executive session to consider applicants and interview applicants for the position of City Clerk by a preliminary screening committee because doing so in an open session will have a detrimental effect in obtaining qualified applicants. (Ackermann Room, in-person only, no public comment)
11:00am The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing to continue the discussion that was held at the Mar 11, 2026 hearing regarding zoning recommendations to strengthen active use requirements on Cambridge Street and Mass Ave as a follow-up on the recently adopted zoning petitions. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
3:00pm City Council Roundtable/Working Meeting to discuss the best future uses of City-owned properties and associated redevelopment processes. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom) [presentation]
11:00am The City Council’s Public Safety Committee will hold a public hearing on the Cambridge Police Department’s federal immigration enforcement tracker. [materials] (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
3:00pm The City Council’s Housing Committee and Neighborhood Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, and Arts and Celebrations Committee will continue their joint public hearing reviewing the impacts of the Multifamily Housing Ordinance. This meeting will feature outside experts, including a realtor, developer, and professors of urban planning, landscape architecture, housing, and transportation policy. They will share their observations, ideas for other ways to accomplish our goals, and recommendations for improvements. Followed by Committee discussion. There will be no public comment. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS, 459 Broadway or via Zoom) [Agenda]
This meeting will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us, broadcast on Channel 26. Featured items on the agenda include:
(a) a proposed temporary pause on non-essential student screen use, Grades Pre-K through Grade 2 (Unfinished Business);
(b) a presentation on the myriad specific metrics used to assess students and schools’ academic progress;
(c) a proposal
to establish a new School Council Subcommittee and School Councils Working Group.
12:30pm The City Council’s Human Services and Veterans Committee will hold a public hearing to review and discuss the final research report on Rise Up Cambridge (CM26#26). (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
4:00pm Cambridge Election Commission (Zoom)
I. PUBLIC COMMENT II. MINUTES III. REPORTS 1. Executive Director’s Report 2. Assistant Director’s Report 3. Commissioners’ Reports |
IV. ACTION AGENDA Old Business New Business - Poll Pads on Election Day Discussion - Rules for the Board of Election Commissioners Discussion |
2:00pm The City Council’s Finance Committee will hold a public hearing to continue the discussion from Feb 25, 2026 on establishing future Budget Priorities. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom) [presentation]
9:00am-1:00pm Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day (50 Mooney Street, enter via Fawcett St.)
5:30pm City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
12:00pm The City Council’s Health and Environment Committee will hold a public hearing to receive a general update from the Office of Sustainability on priorities and initiatives. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom) cancelled
5:30pm Cambridge Election Commission (Zoom)
I. PUBLIC COMMENT II. MINUTES III. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION |
IV. OFFICER SELECTION - Call for Nominations for Chair/President to Serve During the Ensuing Year - Election of a Chair/President (Roll Call Vote) - Call for Nominations for Vice Chair/President to Serve During the Ensuing Year - Election of a Vice Chair/President (Roll Call Vote) - Call for Nominations for Secretary to Serve During the Ensuing Year - Election of a Secretary (Roll Call Vote) - Call for Nominations for Vice Secretary to Serve During the Ensuing Year - Election of a Vice Secretary (Roll Call Vote) |
IV. REPORTS 1. Executive Director’s Report 2. Assistant Director’s Report 3. Commissioners’ Reports V. ACTION AGENDA Old Business - Discussion Regarding Use of Poll Pads on Election Day New Business |
6:30pm Planning Board Meeting (Remote via Zoom)
General Business
1. Update from the Community Development Department
2. Adoption of Planning Board meeting transcripts (3/10/2026)
Public Hearings
6:30pm PB-410
Multiple parcels in Alewife Quadrangle – PUD Special Permit application by Healthpeak OP LLC to develop multiple parcels into a mixed-use development including residential, retail, office and laboratory buildings, as well as municipal service facility site, publicly beneficial open space, and a pedestrian and bicycle bridge over MBTA railroad pursuant to Sections 19.20 Project Review, 20.1100.4.3.1 Parking Principal Use, 20.1100.4.4 Neighborhood Uses Location, 20.1100.5.2.4 Build-to Zone Modifications, 20.1100.5.5.7 Curb Cuts Modifications, 20.1100.5.5.9.1 Side Yard Waiver, 20.1100.6.3 Pooled or Principal Use Parking, 20.1100.6.4 Off-Street Loading Waiver, 20.1100.8 Planned Unit Development AOD-Q, 22.35.3 Reduction of Green Roofs requirement, and 22.84.3 Flood Resilience Standards Modifications. (Materials)
8:00pm DPW Salt Shed
79 Sherman Street – Replacement of the salt storage shed and site improvements within Danehy Park pursuant to Section 4.25 Non Open Space Uses in Open Space Districts. Also subject of Board of Zoning Appeal case BZA-1205579 to be heard on May 14, 2026. (Report)
General Business items may be taken out of the order from the agenda. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. The Planning Board need not solicit public comment on General Business items. 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 at cddzoning@cambridgema.gov.
Send written comments by 5:00pm the day before the meeting to planningboardcomment@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.
5:30pm City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
3:00pm The City Council’s Transportation and Public Utilities Committee will hold a public hearing to review and discuss the Residential Permit Parking Program, associated costs, and the relationship between the program, the services it provides, and the general use of the public ways in Cambridge. The hearing will also include discussion of the Policy Order passed at the Mar 30, 2026 City Council meeting, PO26#32. [presentation] (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
3:00pm The City Council’s Public Safety Committee will hold a public hearing to review the Cambridge Police Department’s use of ShotSpotter technology, also known as SoundThinking, which was referred to the Public Safety Committee through the Annual Surveillance Report, CM26#44, on Mar 9, 2026. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
1:30pm The City Council’s Economic Development and University Relations Committee and Finance Committee will hold a joint public hearing with Harvard University and MIT to discuss and receive an update on the University Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
5:30pm City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
6:00pm Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting (Zoom)
MC-7463 (continued): 88 Ellery Street, by Royal Temple LLC c/o Robin Li. Partial demolition of structure and construction of 6-story building. ARCHITECT: Dan Anderson, Lawyer: Patrick Barrett
MC-7522: 13 Roberts Road, by Contempo Builders c/o Mike Tokatlyan. Demolish structure and construct 4-story building (same developer as 60 Ellery St., two on Hamilton St., 158 Putnam Ave., 26 Jay St., and several others)
9:00am The City Council’s Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing on the FY27 City budget covering the fiscal period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. [FY27 Budget Summaries][FY27 Budget Presentation] (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
| Arts Council (Zusy) Community Development (Zusy) Housing (Zusy) Human Services (Zusy) Finance Administration (Zusy) Assessing |
Auditing (Nolan) Budget (Nolan) Purchasing Information Technology (Zusy) Treasury/Revenue Cable TV (Zusy) |
City Clerk City Council Comm. & Community Engagement (Zusy) Election Commission (Zusy) Executive (Zusy) Human Resources (Zusy) |
Employee Benefits (Nolan) Law (Zusy) Mayor’s Office Tourism Equity and Inclusion (Zusy) |
| Those marked in bold (Councillor) are the ones pulled for discussion. | |||
6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS, 459 Broadway or via Zoom) [Agenda]
This meeting will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us, broadcast on Channel 26.
5:00pm Cambridge Election Commission (Zoom)
I. PUBLIC COMMENT II. MINUTES III. REPORTS 1. Executive Director’s Report 2. Assistant Director’s Report 3. Commissioners’ Reports |
IV. ACTION AGENDA Old Business Discussion Regarding Use of Poll Pads on Election Day New Business |
6:00pm The City Council’s Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing on the FY27 School Department budget covering the fiscal period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. [School Dept. presentation][FY27 Budget Summaries][FY27 Budget Presentation] (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
5:30pm City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
9:00am The City Council’s Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing on the FY27 City budget covering the fiscal period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. [FY27 Budget Summaries][FY27 Budget Presentation] (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
| Cambridge Health Alliance (Zusy) Capital Building Projects (Zusy) Historical Commission (Al-Zubi) Inspectional Services (Nolan) License Commission Public Works (Zusy) Transportation (Zusy) |
Veterans Services (Zusy) Water (Zusy) Office of Sustainability (Zusy) Animal Commission Community Safety (Zusy) Fire Department (Zusy) |
Police Department (Zusy) Emergency Communications (Nolan) Community Events & Celebrations (Nolan) Library (Nolan) Cherry Sheet Debt Service (Zusy) |
Reserve MWRA (Zusy) Financial Summaries Section Revenue Section (Nolan) Appendices Public Investment Section (Zusy) |
| Those marked in bold (Councillor) are the ones pulled for discussion. | |||
6:30pm Planning Board Meeting (Remote via Zoom)
General Business
1. Update from the Community Development Department
2. Adoption of Planning Board meeting transcripts (3/31/2026)
3. Advisory Design Consultation PBAC-2
1740 Massachusetts Avenue – Housing project proposal by Adam Siegel to construct a new 6-story building to create 71 residential units, 75 long-term, and 13 short-term bicycle parking spaces as well as commercial space in the basement and first floor, with a gross floor area of 64,330 square feet pursuant to section 19.47 Planning Board Advisory Consultation Procedure. (Materials)
General Business items may be taken out of the order from the agenda. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. The Planning Board need not solicit public comment on General Business items. 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 at cddzoning@cambridgema.gov.
Send written comments by 5:00pm the day before the meeting to planningboardcomment@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.
9:00am The City Council’s Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing on the FY27 City and School Department budgets covering the fiscal period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (cancelled). [FY27 Budget Summaries][FY27 Budget Presentation] (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
5:30pm City Council meeting (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS, 459 Broadway or via Zoom) [Agenda]
This meeting will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us, broadcast on Channel 26.
3:00pm The City Council’s Public Safety Committee will hold a public hearing to review specific items from the Annual Surveillance Report as required under Cambridge Municipal Code Chapter 2.128, Section 2.128.060, CM26#44, submitted to the full City Council on Mar 9, 2026. In addition, the Committee will also be reviewing CMA 2026-120, relative to a Surveillance Technology Impact Report (STIR) for the Open Architects student data platform. (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
5:00pm Cambridge Election Commission (Zoom)
I. PUBLIC COMMENT II. MINUTES III. REPORTS 1. Executive Director’s Report 2. Assistant Director’s Report 3. Commissioners’ Reports |
IV. ACTION AGENDA Old Business Discussion Regarding Use of Poll Pads on Election Day New Business |
6:00-8:00pm Fresh Pond Reservation Master Plan Advisory Board meeting (Water Treatment Facility, 250 Fresh Pond Pkwy and Online via Teams)
Item 1: Review Agenda
Item 2: Meeting Minutes – March 19, 2026 Minutes
Item 3: New and Departing Members
Thanking Kathy Hess for her Board service.
Introduction: New Conservation Commission Citizen Representative, Rob Vandenabeele
Item 4: Golf Course Landscape Report (A. Corbeil)
Item 5: Watershed Manager’s Report (D. Kaplan)
Huron Forest Pilot Project Status, Individual plot data update, Little Fresh Pond In-Lake Remediation Progress, Status of other projects within Reservation
Reservation Landscape Management Report: (V. Falcione) – Plant health; Removing invasive trees; new plantings, wildlife and user issues, ticks, etc.
Item 6: Fresh Pond Day Plans & Sign-up
Signage and Information sheet suggestions; time slots
Item 7: Preliminary Agenda for Sept 17, 2026
Watershed Manager’s Report; Huron Forest Update; Budgeting; Master Plan Projects Update; Status of designating Joe Harrington Way; Fresh Pond User Report
Item 8: Public Comment
10:30am Memorial Day Observance Ceremony (Cambridge Common)
Department of Veterans Services Director Cynthia Harris will emcee the Memorial Day Observance to commemorate the lives of our military members. Family-friendly events and entertainment following the ceremony will include live entertainment by the band Monkeys with Crayons, a petting zoo, along with free food and refreshments for service members. For more information, please contact Cambridge DVS at 617-349-4760 or veterans@cambridgema.gov.
11:00am The City Council’s Health and Environment Committee will hold a public hearing to review and discuss implementation of Zero Waste Master Plan (ZWMP) 2.0, adopted by Council in June 2025, including review of draft ordinance changes as recommended by the ZWMP 2.0. [Agenda] (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
5:30pm City Council meeting (and Budget Adoption) [Agenda] (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
3:00pm The City Council’s Neighborhood & Long Term Planning Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss possible changes relating to setbacks, stepbacks, open space and wet labs to the recently adopted Cambridge Street Zoning. [Agenda] (Sullivan Chamber and Zoom)
6:00pm School Committee Meeting (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS, 459 Broadway or via Zoom) [Agenda]
This meeting will be live-streamed at www.cpsd.us, broadcast on Channel 26.
6:30pm Planning Board Meeting (Remote via Zoom)
General Business
1. Update from the Community Development Department
Public Hearings
6:30pm Massachusetts Avenue Active Use (CM26#112 / ORD26#5)
Zoning Petition by Cambridge City Council to amend the Cambridge Zoning Map and Ordinance in Article 17.000 with the intent of strengthening active use requirements on North Massachusetts Avenue. (Materials)
6:45pm Cambridge Street Active Use (CM26#113 / ORD26#6)
Zoning Petition by Cambridge City Council to amend the Cambridge Zoning Map and Ordinance in Article 17.000 with the intent of strengthening active use requirements on Cambridge Street and requiring a special permit for Formula Businesses. (Materials)
General Business
2. PB-410
Healthpeak PUD – Extension Request (Materials)
General Business items may be taken out of the order from the agenda. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. The Planning Board need not solicit public comment on General Business items. 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 at cddzoning@cambridgema.gov.
Send written comments by 5:00pm the day before the meeting to planningboardcomment@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.
5:00pm Cambridge Election Commission (Zoom)
I. PUBLIC COMMENT II. MINUTES III. REPORTS 1. Executive Director’s Report 2. Assistant Director’s Report 3. Commissioners’ Reports |
IV. ACTION AGENDA Old Business - Discussion Regarding Use of Poll Pads on Election Day - Rules for the Board of Election Commissioners New Business - Statement of Financial Interests |