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An application was received from Brian Chipman representing Curie.Bio, requesting permission for two (2) projecting blade signs at the premises numbered 196 Broadway approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutters proof of mailing has been provided.
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Estimate #: 7989
170 Lorum St.
Tewksbury, MA 01876
Ph: [phone removed]
FAX: [phone removed]
Email: [email removed]
Web: www.metrosign.net
Metro Sign & Awning
Email:
Salesperson:
Cliff Conti
Created Date:
Curie Bio
Prepared For:
John Menard
Contact:
Email:
Address:
[email removed]
[email removed]
N/A
Office Phone:
Office Phone:
[phone removed]
68 Harrison Ave
Suite 605 PMV 40851
Boston, MA
5/5/2025
Description: New aluminum faces w push through for existing Int Illuminated sign
196 Broadway Cambridge, Ma.
Service Location:
1
Product:
Subtotal
$230.00
Unit Price
$230.00
1
Quantity
Description:
Artwork / Design / Production Setup
Artwork / Design Labor for Production purposes
2
Product:
Subtotal
$1,914.00
Unit Price
$3,828.00
2
Quantity
Description:
Push-Thru Face
Face Replacement on Existing D/F Cabinet
Overall Size: 48" H x 96" W
Material: .080" Aluminum (Painted White)
Graphics: 1/2" Acrylic - Digitally Printed Translucent Vinyl Applied to push-through copy
Price also reflects new LEDs/Power Supplies for Sign
Existing Cabinet to be Painted On Site - COLOR TBD
Technical Survey required to determine appropriate dimensions of new faces
1
Product:
Subtotal
$1,650.00
Unit Price
$1,650.00
3
Quantity
Description:
Install
Install SOW
- MSA to Remove/Dispose of existing cabinet faces, and current LEDs/Power Supplies
- MSA to repaint existing cabinet, and install new LEDs/Power Supplies and new Push-Through Faces
Type: Open Shop.
Hours restrictions: No.
Meet client on-site: No.
Police Detail required: No.
Estimate Assumes:
Metro doesn't need a specialty lift
Client to provide adequate access to wire on interior of building above ceiling (if it needs to be pre-wired another trip would
be needed)
Blocking for the wall sign will be by others
Primary electrical feeds and final connection by others
Building your Brand!
Docusign Envelope ID: 799FDA91-E6FC-4CF1-85B6-72447C27E30D
Actual: 40" x 72"
YES
Actual: 40" x 72"
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Estimate #: 7989
170 Lorum St.
Tewksbury, MA 01876
Ph: [phone removed]
FAX: [phone removed]
Email: [email removed]
Web: www.metrosign.net
Metro Sign & Awning
1
Product:
Subtotal
$480.00
Unit Price
$480.00
4
Quantity
Description:
Survey
Technical survey with measurements and photographs of existing conditions.
For electrical signs determine where whip will enter sign and where power supply will be located.
Make note of any obstructions for signs and for vehicles.
Take color match where appropriate.
1
Product:
Subtotal
$0.00
$0.00
5
Quantity
Description:
Permit Fee
Permit Fee. Cost of permit not including labor to acquire.
1
Product:
Subtotal
$0.00
$0.00
6
Quantity
Description:
Permit Labor
Permit Acquisition. Cost of labor to acquire permit. Rates: $100/hour 8AM - 5PM. After hours: $150/hour.
1
Product:
Subtotal
$0.00
$0.00
7
Quantity
Description:
Police Details
Police Details. Rate: $100/hour with 8 hour minimum in City of Boston
If Required by town
Building your Brand!
Docusign Envelope ID: 799FDA91-E6FC-4CF1-85B6-72447C27E30D
Page 3 of 3
Estimate #: 7989
170 Lorum St.
Tewksbury, MA 01876
Ph: [phone removed]
FAX: [phone removed]
Email: [email removed]
Web: www.metrosign.net
Metro Sign & Awning
Notes
Estimate pricing is valid for 30 days and subject to final design, layout and size changes.
For orders over $5K, 50% deposit is required before order can be put into production. Balance due upon completion.
For orders under $5K, full payment is required before order can be put into production.
Sign project will be placed into production after receipt of all the following: 1) signed proposal acceptance, 2) signed drawing
approval, 3) down payment, and 4) permit approval, if required. Please allow 6-8 weeks to manufacture and install after all approvals
and permits are obtained.
Client indemnifies Metro Sign & Awning against any claim by any property owner, landlord, tenant, or any other party that the above
signs may violate. This includes any agreements the client may have with said parties or where such signs are not properly authorized
by the parties and where their authorization is required. Any installation costs quoted are based on optimum conditions at the site,
readiness of the walls or surfaces, the grounds and other areas where the sign may be installed, as well as the description provided
by the client. Additional charges may be billed to the customer based on unexpected or unknown factors during the installation
process.
Customer is responsible for providing blocking and/or other structural modifications to building needed to support sign, providing
access for and to secondary wiring and provision and connection of primary electrical. Costs NOT included that will be billed
additionally if required by municipality include: permit procurement costs, permit fees, and police details.
Complete Terms & Conditions can be found at https://www.metrosignandawning.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/MSA_Terms-and-
Conditions_October-2024.pdf
By signing below you are agreeing to these Terms & Conditions.
WIRE TRANSFER: Bank Account: 11784239, ACH Payments using Routing # 211371120, Beneficiary: Metro Sign & Awning
$6,188.00
Estimate Total:
$6,188.00
Subtotal:
$239.25
Taxes:
Total:
$6,427.25
Payment Terms:
Deposit, Net due upon completion. Thank you for your business, we appreciate it!
Client Reply Request
Estimate Accepted "As Is". Please proceed with Order.
Changes required, please contact me.
Other:
/ /
SIGN:
Date:
Building your Brand!
05 05 25
Docusign Envelope ID: 799FDA91-E6FC-4CF1-85B6-72447C27E30D
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5 13 25
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
Community Development Department
City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
Please fill out this application to indicate the number, type, and dimensions of signage for your building. If
you are unsure of the type of sign and/or allowable dimensions, please review the following pages of this
application and Article 7.000 of the Zoning Ordinance. Please note the following additional requirements:
•
All signs must receive a permit from the Inspectional Services Department (ISD) before
installation. Community Development Department certification action does NOT constitute issuance
of a permit or certification that all other code requirements have been met. Do not contract for the
fabrication of a sign until all permits have been issued, including City Council approval if necessary,
for signs in the public way.
•
Any sign or portion of a sign extending more than six (6) inches into the public way/sidewalk must
receive approval from the Cambridge City Council and a bond must be posted with the City Clerk. For
questions or additional information, please contact cddzoning@cambridgema.gov.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applicant Name:
Phone:
Email:
Sign Address:
C ITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CDD • SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
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Metro Sign & Awning
[phone removed] / [phone removed] (Lauren Cronin)
[email removed]
196 Broadway
Sign conforms to requirements of Article 7.000:
Sign requires a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals:
Comments:
Signature:
CDD Representative
Date
L
H x
Sign text:
Sign type:
Area in square feet:
Dimensions:
Placement height in feet:
Depth from façade:
Illumination:
Sign frontage in feet:
Area of existing signs to remain:
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATION
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY
PROPOSED SIGN
Please fill out the information below and attach a sketch of the proposed sign to the application. Each proposed sign
requires an individual form to be filled out. For further information on sign types, see the below page.
C ITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CDD • SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
16.28 SF
35"
15' from grade to bottom edge
63' (Broadway), 50' (Portland)
Existing wall sign (4 SF)
Natural (no illumination)
The sign does not conform to Article 7 of Zoning. The area of the sign is in excess of
the 13 sq. ft. allowed for projecting signs in the district and is considered a
nonconforming sign required to be removed by Zoning section 7.18.1.D. A variance
from the BZA is required.
No
Yes
Mason Wells
67"
Projecting Sign (including awnings)
9/16/2025
6' projection
Curie.Bio
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CDD • SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
OVERVIEW BY SIGN TYPE
Please note that this guide is intended to provide an overview of requirements by sign type. Sign shall mean and include any permanent or
temporary structure, device, letter, words, model, banner, pennant, insignia, trade flag, or representation used as, or which is in the nature of, an
advertisement, announcement, or direction and which is designed to be seen from the outside of a building. For further information on specific
requirements, consult Article 7.000 of the Zoning Ordinance.
PROJECTING SIGN
A projecting sign is attached to and projects from
a building face, including marquee, canopy, and
awning mounted signs.
WALL SIGN
A wall sign is affixed so its exposed face and all
sign area is parallel to the plane of the building.
FREESTANDING SIGN
A free standing sign is attached to or part of a
self-supporting structure and is not attached to
any other structure.
10.75”
60”
35”
67”
JOB: .2024
SCOPE
(2) Opaque White Face
Replacements with Graphics for
Existing D/F Blade Sign.
MSA to Paint Existing Cabinet
Semi-Gloss Black
BLADE SIGN
REFURB
Location 1
Qty: 1
DRAWING SCALE:
1 1/2" = 1'-0"
Rev.1:
Rev.2:
Rev.3:
Rev.4:
Rev.5:
Rev.6:
07.03.2025
25-07989-1
PROPOSED
EXISTING
15’ (180”)
72”
40”
18’-4” (220”)
PREVIOUS
Sign Sq. Ftg: 16.28 SF
Graphics Sq. Ftg: 4.48 SF
Sign Sq. Ftg: 16.28 SF
Sign Sq. Ftg: 16.28 SF
2025
CC
LP
Work Order:
Curie Bio_196 Broadway Cambridge_Ext Illum Sign_25-07989.cdr
CAMBRIDGE, MA
CURIE BIO
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LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION (LOA)
for Metro Sign & Awning to act on the owner's behalf for the purpose of obtaining sign permits
Project Location:
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
Agreed and accepted:
By Business Owner:_______________________________________
Name (sign):
_________________________________________
Name (print):
_________________________________________
Title:
_________________________________________
Phone number: _________________________________________
Email:
_________________________________________
Date:
_________________________________________
196 Broadway
2nd Floor
Cambridge MA, 02139
Property Owner
[email removed]
Sr. Executive Assistant
5/15/2025
[phone removed]
Flor Leandre
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
Community Development Department
City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
Please fill out this application to indicate the number, type, and dimensions of signage for your building. If
you are unsure of the type of sign and/or allowable dimensions, please review the following pages of this
application and Article 7.000 of the Zoning Ordinance. Please note the following additional requirements:
•
All signs must receive a permit from the Inspectional Services Department (ISD) before
installation. Community Development Department certification action does NOT constitute issuance
of a permit or certification that all other code requirements have been met. Do not contract for the
fabrication of a sign until all permits have been issued, including City Council approval if necessary,
for signs in the public way.
•
Any sign or portion of a sign extending more than six (6) inches into the public way/sidewalk must
receive approval from the Cambridge City Council and a bond must be posted with the City Clerk. For
questions or additional information, please contact cddzoning@cambridgema.gov.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applicant Name:
Phone:
Email:
Sign Address:
C ITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CDD • SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
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Sign conforms to requirements of Article 7.000:
Sign requires a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals:
Comments:
Signature:
CDD Representative
Date
L
H x
Sign text:
Sign type:
Area in square feet:
Dimensions:
Placement height in feet:
Depth from façade:
Illumination:
Sign frontage in feet:
Area of existing signs to remain:
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATION
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY
PROPOSED SIGN
Please fill out the information below and attach a sketch of the proposed sign to the application. Each proposed sign
requires an individual form to be filled out. For further information on sign types, see the below page.
C ITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CDD • SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
Choose option.
Choose option.
Choose option.
Choose option.
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CDD • SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
OVERVIEW BY SIGN TYPE
Please note that this guide is intended to provide an overview of requirements by sign type. Sign shall mean and include any permanent or
temporary structure, device, letter, words, model, banner, pennant, insignia, trade flag, or representation used as, or which is in the nature of, an
advertisement, announcement, or direction and which is designed to be seen from the outside of a building. For further information on specific
requirements, consult Article 7.000 of the Zoning Ordinance.
PROJECTING SIGN
A projecting sign is attached to and projects from
a building face, including marquee, canopy, and
awning mounted signs.
WALL SIGN
A wall sign is affixed so its exposed face and all
sign area is parallel to the plane of the building.
FREESTANDING SIGN
A free standing sign is attached to or part of a
self-supporting structure and is not attached to
any other structure.
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
Community Development Department
City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
Please fill out this application to indicate the number, type, and dimensions of signage for your building. If
you are unsure of the type of sign and/or allowable dimensions, please review the following pages of this
application and Article 7.000 of the Zoning Ordinance. Please note the following additional requirements:
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All signs must receive a permit from the Inspectional Services Department (ISD) before
installation. Community Development Department certification action does NOT constitute issuance
of a permit or certification that all other code requirements have been met. Do not contract for the
fabrication of a sign until all permits have been issued, including City Council approval if necessary,
for signs in the public way.
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Any sign or portion of a sign extending more than six (6) inches into the public way/sidewalk must
receive approval from the Cambridge City Council and a bond must be posted with the City Clerk. For
questions or additional information, please contact cddzoning@cambridgema.gov.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applicant Name:
Phone:
Email:
Sign Address:
C ITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CDD • SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
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Sign conforms to requirements of Article 7.000:
Sign requires a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals:
Comments:
Signature:
CDD Representative
Date
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Sign text:
Sign type:
Area in square feet:
Dimensions:
Placement height in feet:
Depth from façade:
Illumination:
Sign frontage in feet:
Area of existing signs to remain:
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATION
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY
PROPOSED SIGN
Please fill out the information below and attach a sketch of the proposed sign to the application. Each proposed sign
requires an individual form to be filled out. For further information on sign types, see the below page.
C ITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CDD • SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
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OVERVIEW BY SIGN TYPE
Please note that this guide is intended to provide an overview of requirements by sign type. Sign shall mean and include any permanent or
temporary structure, device, letter, words, model, banner, pennant, insignia, trade flag, or representation used as, or which is in the nature of, an
advertisement, announcement, or direction and which is designed to be seen from the outside of a building. For further information on specific
requirements, consult Article 7.000 of the Zoning Ordinance.
PROJECTING SIGN
A projecting sign is attached to and projects from
a building face, including marquee, canopy, and
awning mounted signs.
WALL SIGN
A wall sign is affixed so its exposed face and all
sign area is parallel to the plane of the building.
FREESTANDING SIGN
A free standing sign is attached to or part of a
self-supporting structure and is not attached to
any other structure.
Sign
196 Broadway
Cambridge MA