https://cambridgerecord.org/ Everything on the record about trees. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-111.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-111.htmlThu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager, in collaboration with the Urban Forestry Division, DPW, CDD and Inspectional Services, is requested to develop recommendations for updates to the Tree Protection Ordinance that will provide further protection to the City’s significant public and private trees for the greater g https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-100.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-100.htmlThu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to do extensive outreach to residents, businesses, and property owners to communicate the current water level status and take all measures to reduce nonessential water use citywide, and provide a report on citywide water usage https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=87150https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=87150Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on March 16, 2026 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-308.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-308.htmlMon, 22 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-61, regarding cleanliness and safety in the area on Alewife Paths near Russell Field https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-300.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-300.htmlMon, 15 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-65, regarding Connectivity North of Rindge Ave https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-207.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-207.htmlMon, 04 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-37, regarding full and open access to Linear Path at Westley Avenue https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2025-82.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2025-82.htmlMon, 02 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to ensure that there is full open access for all users to Linear Park from Westley Avenue as an additional community access point https://cambridgerecord.org/items/ord-2025-9.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/ord-2025-9.htmlMon, 31 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000An Ordinance has been received from City Clerk Diane P. LeBlanc, relative to amend Articles 5.000 and 20.000 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance. PASSED TO A SECOND READING ON COUNCIL MAY 12, 2025 ELIGIBLE TO BE ORDAINED JUNE 2, 2025 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-63.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-63.htmlMon, 24 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a summary of a Planning Board Meeting on the 2024 Town Gown Reports and Presentations https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=27899https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=27899Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000Communications were received from Nonie Valentine, regarding Our squares and corridors and Solidarity Ukraine flag in front of City Hall https://cambridgerecord.org/items/ord-2025-2.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/ord-2025-2.htmlMon, 27 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000An Ordinance has been received from City Clerk, relative to ORDINANCE 2025 #2 Multi Family Zoning Petition-Part 2 https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=26948https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=26948Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000Multiple communications were received from Young Kim regarding My Oral Comment tonight, Amendments to the MFH Petitions #1 & #2, Ordinance Committee Policy Order re Multifamily Housing Petitions and Time Sensitive Tree survivability Question https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-216.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-216.htmlMon, 30 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to request that the City Council authorize the purchase of a parcel of land located within the town of Lexington identified as 0 Cambridge/Concord Turnpike in Lexington, Massachusetts https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2024-133.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2024-133.htmlMon, 23 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000That the Council accept Multi Family Zoning Petition - Part 2, as presented in CMA 2024 #207, as a City Council Zoning Petition. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR NOLAN IN COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-194.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-194.htmlMon, 09 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-08, regarding recommendations for the refinement and improvement of the housing permitting process https://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2024-30.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2024-30.htmlMon, 09 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000An application was received from DND Homes LLC., requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 490 Putnam Avenue; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. Approval response has been r https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-193.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2024-193.htmlMon, 09 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $276,800, received from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program to the Grant Fund Public Works Department Other Ordi https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=21146https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=21146Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000ORD 2023 # 10 : An Ordinance 2023 #10 has been received from City Clerk, relative to the Municipal Code of the City of Cambridge be amended in Chapter 8.16.081, Leaf Blowers. PASSED TO A SECOND READING IN COUNCIL NOVEMBER 6, 2023. ELIGIBLE TO BE ORDAINED ON OR AFTER NOVEMBER 28, 2023 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2023-187.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2023-187.htmlMon, 16 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is requested to work with DPW to restore Linear Park by re-using the existing award-winning design, to create, publish and implement a climate resilience-based maintenance plan and minimize the embodied carbon of the project by re-using, wherever possible, the existing lamps an https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=20619https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=20619Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000Report on the establishment and implementation of a regular maintenance schedule for tree wells, bump outs, crosswalks, and other pedestrian areas to prevent overgrowth and ensure consistent upkeep https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=20322https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=20322Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000Report on the review of the opportunity to work with MIT leadership and their staff to meet the requirement of planting at least the required 1,000 caliper inches-worth of trees in the very much underplanted Area 2 (main campus) as soon as possible https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2023-151.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2023-151.htmlMon, 11 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the appropriate City staff to establish and implement a regular maintenance schedule for tree wells, bump outs, crosswalks, and other pedestrian areas to prevent overgrowth and ensure consistent upkeep https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2023-220.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2023-220.htmlWed, 23 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a recommendation that the City Council approve an Order to take via a “friendly” eminent domain proceeding a parcel of land located at 41 Bellis Circle, Cambridge (as shown on Cambridge Assessors Map 271,Lot 44) (the “Parcel”), https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2023-134.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2023-134.htmlMon, 07 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000Canopy Loss & Developing a Replacement Strategy https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2023-106.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2023-106.htmlMon, 05 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000That City Manager is requested to ensure adequate funding to fully repair the irrigation system in Danehy Park immediately https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2023-111.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2023-111.htmlMon, 01 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $26,000,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction of various City streets, sidewalks and bike facilities. $15,000,000 of this loan order is attributable to the improvement project https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2023-72.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2023-72.htmlMon, 24 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to bring together a working group to conduct outreach through neighborhood groups including the Fresh Pond Residents Alliance, and any other nearby neighborhood groups and city departments, in order to discuss and review optio https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2023-20.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2023-20.htmlMon, 23 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Planning Board report recommending that the City Council adopt the Climate Resilience Zoning Petition https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2022-317.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2022-317.htmlMon, 19 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to provide an updated tree canopy projection and provide up to date tree data to reflect the effect of the 2022 drought and plans to remedy tree loss as soon as possible https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=17126https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=17126Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000Report on installing a new irrigation system in Danehy Park as soon as possible and better prepare for tree watering efforts in the future and report on any needed or ongoing irrigation improvements to other parks across the city https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2022-187.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2022-187.htmlMon, 03 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is requested to work with all relevant City departments to install a new irrigation system in Danehy Park as soon as possible and better prepare for tree watering efforts in the future and report on any needed or ongoing irrigation improvements to other parks across the city https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2022-133.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2022-133.htmlMon, 13 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to a recommendation that the City Council approve an Order to take by a so-called “friendly” eminent domain proceeding a 3-story office building comprising approximately 25,385 square feet (30,227 square feet with usable ba https://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2022-6.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2022-6.htmlMon, 28 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000An application was received from Dan Anderson, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 33 Webster Avenue said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. No response has been received f https://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2022-7.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2022-7.htmlMon, 28 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000An application was received from Kelley Brown, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 301 Vasser Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. No response has been received https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2022-34.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2022-34.htmlMon, 28 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the Climate Resilience Zoning Task Force Report. (Ordinance #2022-9) https://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2022-8.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2022-8.htmlMon, 28 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000An application was received from Dillon Lammers, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 1065 Cambridge Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. No response has been rec https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2021-256.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2021-256.htmlMon, 22 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 21-62, regarding the feasibility of installing lights at all Cambridge dog parks https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2021-255.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2021-255.htmlMon, 22 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 21-80, regarding a report on redesign work done at Carl Barron Plaza https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=14538https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=14538Mon, 13 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000Report on the feasibility of committing financial resources to assist in redesigning and/or reshaping the outdoor public ways, natural space and infrastructure including sidewalks, protected bike lanes and tree canopy at the southern edge of Jerry’s Pond along Rindge Avenue to make it more accessibl https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2021-193.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2021-193.htmlMon, 13 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 21-56, regarding improvements to Jerry's Pond and along Rindge Avenue. PLACED ON THE TABLE BY MAYOR SIDDIQUI IN COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2021-164.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2021-164.htmlMon, 02 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments on how the City can change practices such that all projects will treat trees as essential infrastructure https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2021-167.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2021-167.htmlMon, 02 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager confer with the Department of Public Works, the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority, the Community Development Department, and other relevant City staff to discuss the feasibility of committing financial resources to assist in redesigning and/or reshaping the outdoor public ways, https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2021-152.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2021-152.htmlMon, 28 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is requested to work with the DPW and the family to install a suitable memorial in a meaningful location, including a new tree planting, to honor the life of Luca Gibson https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2021-143.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2021-143.htmlMon, 21 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is hereby requested to work with the appropriate departments and building contractors to reconsider the current plan which eliminates many trees including large old growth trees that are not part of the new building footprint and specifically do everything possible to save the https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2021-124.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2021-124.htmlMon, 17 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to further proposed amendments to the Tree Protection Ordinance and draft regulations. TABLED IN COUNCIL MAY 17, 2021 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2021-19.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2021-19.htmlMon, 03 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000An application was received from Eric Grunebaum, for Friends of Jerry's Pond, requesting permission for two (2) temporary banners to be hung on one light pole in the Russell Field parking lot and the second pole left after the bus shelter announcing Historic Jerry's Pond on April 29, 2021 thru Apri https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2021-90.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2021-90.htmlMon, 26 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to proposed amendment to Section 8.66 of the Municipal Ordinance related to Tree Protection and related Orders https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2021-50.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2021-50.htmlMon, 22 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to proposed amendments to the Tree Protection Ordinance. AS AMENDED ON JUNE 14, 2021 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2021-31.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2021-31.htmlMon, 22 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to a proposed amendment to Section 8.66 of the Municipal Ordinance relating to Tree Protection and related Order https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2020-298.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2020-298.htmlMon, 21 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the following requests relative to the eminent domain taking of 185 Larch Road: 1. Appropriate $7,702,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Law Department Travel & Training (Damages) Account to cover the pro tanto pay https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2020-264.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2020-264.htmlMon, 16 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000That the enclosed amendments to the Tree Protection Ordinance be adopted to extend the temporary prohibition on tree cutting permits until February 28, 2021 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2020-160.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2020-160.htmlMon, 27 Jul 2020 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 19-132, regarding a report on tree planting at Magazine Beach Park https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2020-159.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2020-159.htmlMon, 27 Jul 2020 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 20-28, regarding parking restrictions associated with the Port Infrastructure Improvement Project https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2020-140.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2020-140.htmlMon, 22 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $5,300,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Human Services Extraordinary Expenditures Account to construct a new Universal Design Playground https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2020-30.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2020-30.htmlMon, 10 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $1,200,000 from Free Cash, to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures Account for expanded tree planting and continued implementation of the Urban Forestry Master Plan recom https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2020-24.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2020-24.htmlMon, 03 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000Thanking Charlotte Moore and Eileen Caves for their Art Exhibition titled “The Olive Trees are Weeping: Visions of Occupied Palestine through Fiber Art and Photographs” and City Council solidarity with the people of Palestine https://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2020-2.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2020-2.htmlMon, 27 Jan 2020 12:00:00 +0000An application was received from Patrick Barrett, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 907 Main Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. No response has been received https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=10901https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=10901Mon, 09 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0000A report from Vice Mayor Jan Devereux, Chair and Councillor Quinton Zondervan, Chair of the Health and Environment Committee for a public hearing held on November 12, 2019 at 5PM to discuss the findings of the Urban Forest Master Plan task force https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=10575https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=10575Mon, 21 Oct 2019 12:00:00 +0000Report on planting new trees in Magazine Beach Park in the Spring of 2020 with a special focus on the eastern end of the park and the grove area https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2019-338.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2019-338.htmlMon, 07 Oct 2019 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is requested to seek permission from the Department of Conservation and Recreation to plant new trees in Magazine Beach Park in Spring 2020 with a special focus on the eastern end of the park and the grove area https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2019-268.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2019-268.htmlTue, 30 Jul 2019 12:00:00 +0000That the attached zoning petition be refiled as of August 15, 2019 and be referred to the Planning Board and Ordinance Committee for hearing and report https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2019-190.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2019-190.htmlMon, 24 Jun 2019 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 19-18, regarding a report on regular project updates from the GSA and MITIMCO on the new Volpe Center https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2019-168.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2019-168.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2019 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Numbers 19-63 and 19-68, regarding a report on Eversource Gas' Contractor Feeney Brothers and coordination of gas infrastructure Improvements with the Inman Square Project https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2019-206.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2019-206.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2019 12:00:00 +0000That the proposed Special Permit Criteria amendments to Article 19 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance (as attached) be referred to the Ordinance Committee and the Planning Board for hearing and report https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2019-191.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2019-191.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2019 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Department of Public Works, the Community Development Department, and the Department of Conservation and Recreation on the feasibility of implementing suggested restoration projects in the area surrounding Jerry’s Pond, in order to make the Pond https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2019-167.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2019-167.htmlMon, 13 May 2019 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is requested to contact AT&T, the owner of the parking lot located at the corner of Bent Street and Sixth Street across from the Robert W. Healy Public Safety Facility, about making improvements to their landscaping and taking better care of their property that abuts the public https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2019-135.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2019-135.htmlMon, 13 May 2019 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 18-139, regarding the possibility of planting a tree at the corner of Inman Street and Massachusetts Avenue, directly in front of City Hall https://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2019-35.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2019-35.htmlMon, 13 May 2019 12:00:00 +0000A petition was received from Gypsy Place, Sayed Mousawi, regarding outdoor seating in front of premises numbered 90 Hampshire Street seating to include, 3 tables and 6 chairs, proposed start date April 15, 2019 through April 15, 20121 with a start time of 7:00 AM and end time of 7:00 PM https://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2019-26.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2019-26.htmlMon, 29 Apr 2019 12:00:00 +0000An application was received from Jan Barry, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 5 Jay Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. No response has been received from the https://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2019-22.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2019-22.htmlMon, 08 Apr 2019 12:00:00 +0000An application was received from the DPW Department of the City of Cambridge requesting permission for two temporary banners across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall, announcing Arbor Week/Cambridge Adopt a Tree Program from April 22, 2019 thru April 29, 2019 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2019-69.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2019-69.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2019 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 19-19, regarding a report on new tree plantings and trash receptacles in The Port https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2019-110.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2019-110.htmlMon, 25 Mar 2019 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is requested to double the annual funding (from the FY19 Adopted Budget) over the next 3 to 5 years to reach a combined total minimum of $30 million per year (plus any additional use of “Free Cash”) in the areas of Affordable housing construction, tree canopy, Preschool enrollm https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2019-55.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2019-55.htmlMon, 18 Mar 2019 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 18-86, regarding a report on replacing failed 4000K LED streetlights https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=8651https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=8651Mon, 25 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0000Report on the empty tree wells in the Port area and establish a plan for replenishing these throughout the spring season and determine where additional "smart" trash receptacles can be placed throughout the Port https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=8736https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=8736Mon, 25 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0000Sundry communications received in support of the Tree Protection Ordinance and the moratorium https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2019-31.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2019-31.htmlMon, 11 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 18-131, regarding a report on the use of cigarette disposal box program https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2019-49.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2019-49.htmlMon, 11 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate City staff to take an inventory of the empty tree wells in the Port and to establish a plan for replenishing these throughout the spring season and determine where additional "smart" trash receptacles can be placed throughout the Port https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2019-55.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2019-55.htmlMon, 11 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the City Solicitor to provide the City Council with a legal opinion on whether the tree located at 32 Vineyard Street, which is the subject of a curb cut application, is a public shade tree pursuant to the state law https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2019-33.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2019-33.htmlMon, 04 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is requested to consult with the appropriate City departments to make the necessary provisions to televise and record the Ordinance Committee hearing on the “Tree Protection” proposed amendment scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 14, 2019 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2019-36.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2019-36.htmlMon, 04 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0000That the Central Square Massachusetts Avenue sidewalk maintenance/repairs and replacement tree planting become part of the River Street/Barron Plaza project to bring Central Square back to the original circa 1990 intent https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=8582https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=8582Mon, 04 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0000COF 2019 #6 : A communication was received from City Clerk Donna P. Lopez, transmitting a memorandum from Councillor Kelley regarding Tree Removal Comments. https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2019-29.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2019-29.htmlMon, 28 Jan 2019 12:00:00 +0000That the tree protection ordinance amendment discussed at the Ordinance Committee hearing held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 and referenced in Committee Report #3 of January 28, 2019 be further amended per additional language https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=8553https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=8553Mon, 28 Jan 2019 12:00:00 +0000Sundry communications in support of Policy Order # 7 regarding tree removal https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2019-21.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2019-21.htmlMon, 14 Jan 2019 12:00:00 +0000That the topic of revamping the Memorial Tree Program be referred to the Neighborhood and Long-Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2019-2.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2019-2.htmlMon, 07 Jan 2019 12:00:00 +0000That the Ordinance Committee hearing on Tree Protections scheduled for January 9, 2019 be televised https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=8266https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=8266Mon, 17 Dec 2018 12:00:00 +0000Report on the possibility of planting a substantial-sized tree at the corner of Inman Street and Massachusetts Avenue, directly on the front lawn of City Hall https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2018-313.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2018-313.htmlMon, 10 Dec 2018 12:00:00 +0000Tree on City Hall Lawn https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2018-314.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2018-314.htmlMon, 03 Dec 2018 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 18-04 regarding achieving greater levels of snow clearing, Awaiting Report Item Number 18-07 regarding changing snow removal exemptions and Awaiting Report Item Number 18-117, regarding using https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2018-292.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2018-292.htmlMon, 26 Nov 2018 12:00:00 +0000Televise the December 4, 2018 Health and Environment Committee hearing on the tree canopy https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2018-281.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2018-281.htmlMon, 05 Nov 2018 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $100,000 from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund to the Public Investment Public Works Department Extraordinary Expenditures Account to support improvements along Massachusetts Avenue in the vi https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=7932https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=7932Mon, 05 Nov 2018 12:00:00 +0000Report on using the best available salt substitutes and additives, and apply all other appropriate chloride reduction practices this winter in all areas where salt may be damaging trees, including but not limited to Linear Park https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2018-264.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2018-264.htmlMon, 29 Oct 2018 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $67,179.02 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Department Extraordinary Expenditures Account to support additional tree plantings in the Gore Street Neighborhood https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2018-261.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2018-261.htmlMon, 29 Oct 2018 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $100,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures Account for planting and caring for additional trees to be planted in various parks and open spaces throug https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2018-263.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2018-263.htmlMon, 29 Oct 2018 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 18-09, regarding a report on repairs to Gold Star Mothers Park https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2018-262.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2018-262.htmlMon, 29 Oct 2018 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 18-70, regarding a report on tree removal hearings https://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2018-343.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/app-2018-343.htmlMon, 29 Oct 2018 12:00:00 +0000An application was received from Martin Cafasso, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 19 Fayette Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. Response has been received fr https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2018-261.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2018-261.htmlMon, 29 Oct 2018 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the appropriate City departments to use the best available salt substitutes and additives, and apply all other appropriate chloride reduction practices this winter in all areas where salt may be damaging trees, including but not limited to L https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2018-239.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2018-239.htmlMon, 15 Oct 2018 12:00:00 +0000That the Chairs of the Ordinance Committee schedule a hearing on Tree Protections and the Chairs of the Health & Environment Committee schedule public hearings on Tree Protections and the preliminary results from the Ordinance Committee hearing https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=7813https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=7813Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:00:00 +0000A Communications received from Judy Johnson, 55 Antrim Street, in support of Policy Order # 4 for the Ordinance Committee to schedule a hearing to strengthen the tree protection ordinance and expressing her opposition to the funding for the reconstruction of Inman Square https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=7818https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=7818Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:00:00 +0000A sundry communications received relating to the protection of trees