The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will conduct a public meeting about the upcoming Longfellow Bridge Rehabilitation Project. Following a presentation, they will lead a discussion to gather public comments and answer questions. We've all heard how important but disruptive this project will be; here's a chance to learn some facts and make your voice heard.
The Home Energy Efficiency Team, Climate Emergency Action Group, Cambridge Cohousing, and the Cambridge Energy Alliance are co-sponsoring a distribution of free Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs on Sunday afternoon, October 10, in North Cambridge.
Once again the HONK! festival comes to Davis Square, featuring performances by some 22 activist bands in Davis Square on Saturday, and a parade on Sunday.
The bands, Bread & Puppet Theater, and many local arts and community organizations will march from Davis Square to Harvard Square’s Oktoberfest celebration. The parade leaves Davis Square at 12 noon, travels down Elm Street, then Beech Street onto Massachusetts Ave to Harvard Square.
The City of Cambridge is presenting an information panel session on the new Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code for residential buildings, 6-8:30 PM October 6, at the Main Library Lecture Hall, 449 Broadway. This addition to the building code may be useful to homeowners who are planning renovations or new construction, as well as contractors. This session is open to all. While RSVPs are not required they would be welcome as email to jbolduc@cambridgema.gov or by calling 617-349-4628.
The new Maud Morgan Arts Center will hold its grand opening 5-7PM, Wednesday, October 6 at 20A Sacramento Street. There will be art demonstrations, Jungle Jim and his balloon creation, and an exhibition, "Object as Subject", by Fay Chandler.
Location:
Second Floor Conference Room
344 Broadway, McCusker Building
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing this Tuesday regarding changes to the sign ordinance. Here is the meeting agenda.
The proposed changes have several provisions that are likely to be controversial. Please review them and consider writing a letter if you have strong opinions about them.
The Historical Commission will get an update from Sasaki/Oaktree on landscaping details and architectural materials, and a letter from Saint James Episcopal Church responding to financing questions and commitments. Copies of both are attached. The current Historical Commission agenda is online here.
