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Applications & Petitions

Curb cuts, banners, zoning petitions, and other asks.

A year's count is what the record holds, and the earliest years hold only what could be recovered. Business before 2016 lives mostly in the recovered record.

2026 (15 applications)

August (3)

June (3)

March (1)

  • Application / petition2026 · #13AN APPLICATION WAS RECEIVED FROM KENDALL SQUARE ASSOCIATION REQUESTING PERMISSION FOR FOURTEEN (14) TEMPORARY BANNERS ALONG THIRD STREET, GALLILEO GALILEL WAY AND MAIN STREET ANNOUNCING KENDALL SQUARE ASSOCIATION BANNER ARTWORK FROM FEBRUARY 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 2026APP 2026-13

February (2)

January (6)

  • Application / petition2026 · #17That, in accordance with the provisions of an ordinance relative to placing and maintaining sign, the Commissioner of Public Works be and hereby is authorized to grant a permit to Patagonia for one (1) projecting blade sign at the premises numbered 39 Brattle Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Provided that, before erecting the above named projecting blade sign the petitioner shall file with the City Clerk a bond in the sum of Two Thousand ($2,000.00) dollars, conditioned to save harmless the City of Cambridge from all claims for damages arising from the installation, maintenance and use of said projecting blade sign. Paula M. Crane, Interim City Clerk Vote CertificationAPP 2026-17
  • Application / petition2026 · #5A curb cut at 204 Garden StreetAPP 2026-5
  • Application / petition2026 · #4Commissioner of Public Works is hereby authorized to grant a permit for the installation of a curb cut at the premises numbered 204 Garden Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts; said authorization is conditioned upon use of material specified by the Department of Public Works and upon permit requirements being met, including an ADA compliant design. Paula M. Crane, Interim City Clerk Vote CertificationAPP 2026-4
  • Application / petition2026 · #3One (1) projecting blade signs at 1 Canal ParkAPP 2026-3
  • Application / petition2026 · #2Two projecting blade signs at 290 Main StreetAPP 2026-2
  • Application / petition2026 · #1A curb cut at 18 Thingvalla AvenueAPP 2026-1

2025 (45 applications)

December (2)

November (3)

October (1)

September (8)

August (4)

June (5)

May (4)

April (1)

March (10)

February (2)

January (5)

2024 (39 applications)

December (2)

November (2)

September (7)

August (6)

June (5)

May (2)

  • Application / petition2024 · #17(17) seventeen temporary pole banners down Massachusetts Avenue and down Broadway announcing CRLS Commencement 2024 from May 31, 2024 through July 31, 2024APP 2024-17
  • Application / petition2024 · #16A temporary banner hung across the public way located at JFK at Mount Auburn Street Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall announcing Boston Dragon Boat Festival from May 28, 2024 through June 10, 2024APP 2024-16

April (3)

March (6)

February (2)

January (4)

2023 (62 applications)

December (4)

November (1)

October (7)

  • Application / petition2023 · #57A projecting sign at 290 Concord AvenueAPP 2023-57
  • Application / petition2023 · #56A curb cut at 7 Cornelius WayAPP 2023-56
  • Application / petition2023 · #55A curb cut at 63 Sixth Street said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. Response has been received from the neighborhoodAPP 2023-55
  • Application / petition2023 · #54A (12) twelve temporary pole banners along Massachusetts Avenue from Essex Street to Sidney announcing Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show from October 13, 2023 through December 10, 2023APP 2023-54
  • Application / petition2023 · #53A curb cut at 22 White StreetAPP 2023-53
  • Application / petition2023 · #52A (35) Thirty Five temporary banners Ames Street, Memorial Drive to Main Street, Ames Street, Main Street to Broadway, Broadway, Ames Street to Third Street, Third Street, Broadway to Main Street, Main Street, Third Street to Broadway announcing MIT Visual Arts Center and Contemporary Art from October 2023 through April 2024APP 2023-52
  • Application / petition2023 · #51A citizens’ petition to amend the Zoning OrdinanceAPP 2023-51

September (4)

August (9)

June (5)

  • Application / petition2023 · #37A projecting blade sign at 1 One Kendall Square ComplexAPP 2023-37
  • Application / petition2023 · #36An awnings at 18 Brattle StreetAPP 2023-36
  • Application / petition2023 · #35An awnings at 9 JFK StreetAPP 2023-35
  • Application / petition2023 · #34Twenty three (23) temporary pole banner along Quincy Street, Broadway to Harvard, Cambridge Street, Hovey to Felton, Massachusetts Avenue, Trowbridge to Remington Street, Massachusetts Avenue and Hotel Veritas to Plympton announcing Open to Everyone from July 2023 through November 2023APP 2023-34
  • Application / petition2023 · #33Thirty (30) temporary pole banners along Massachusetts Avenue, Hancock Street, Inman Street, Pleasant Street, Prospect Street Essex Street, Pearl Street, Norfolk Street, Brookline Street, Douglas Street and Sidney Street announcing In Central I Can from June 1, 2023 through December 30, 2023APP 2023-33

May (12)

April (5)

March (5)

February (5)

  • Application / petition2023 · #10A curb cut at 112 Hampshire StreetAPP 2023-10
  • Application / petition2023 · #9A citizens’ petition to amend the Zoning OrdinanceAPP 2023-9
  • Application / petition2023 · #8A (35) thirty five temporary banners Ames Street, Memorial Drive to Main Street, Ames Street, Main Street to Broadway, Boradway, Ames Street to Third Street, Third Street, Broadway to Main Street, Main Street, Third Street to Broadway announcing MIT Visual Arts Center and Contemporary Art from February 2023 through March 2024APP 2023-8
  • Application / petition2023 · #7A curb cut at 51 Vassar StreetAPP 2023-7
  • Application / petition2023 · #6Eight temporary banners along Broadway and eighteen (18) temporary banners along Massachusetts Avenue announcing the upcoming production of Wife of Willesden from February 14, 2023 through March 20, 2023APP 2023-6

January (5)

  • Application / petition2023 · #5A projecting blade sign at 750 Main StreetAPP 2023-5
  • Application / petition2023 · #4A curb cut at 17 Fresh Pond ParkwayAPP 2023-4
  • Application / petition2023 · #3A citizens’ petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance (Article 4, 5, and 8)APP 2023-3
  • Application / petition2023 · #2A request was received from Mike Kimball representing Bank of America, regarding Revocation of Bond #14BSBCT0644 for Bank of America, 28 Eliot Street and JFK. Response from the Inspectional Services Department has been received confirming said sign has been removedAPP 2023-2
  • Application / petition2023 · #1A request was received from Mike Kimball representing Bank of America, regarding Revocation of Bond #14BSBCT0643 for Bank of America, 1000 Massachusetts Avenue. Response from the Inspectional Services Department has been received confirming said sign has been removedAPP 2023-1

2022 (62 applications)

December (3)

November (6)

October (9)

September (5)

  • Application / petition2022 · #44A temporary banner across Main Street to Broadway, Broadway to Third Street, Galileo Galilei Way, Memorial Drive to Sydney Street inbound, Sydney Street to Memorial Drive outbound and Ames Street and Logfellow Bridge announcing the re-opening of the MIT Museum in Kendall Square on September 30, 2022 through December 31, 2022APP 2022-44
  • Application / petition2022 · #43A temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall announcing 13th Annual Dance for World Community Festival from September 19, 2022 through September 26, 2022APP 2022-43
  • Application / petition2022 · #42A curb cut at 318 Concord AvenueAPP 2022-42
  • Application / petition2022 · #41An awning at 1640 Massachusetts AvenueAPP 2022-41
  • Application / petition2022 · #40An awning at 1726 Massachusetts AvenueAPP 2022-40

August (7)

June (7)

May (8)

April (4)

March (4)

February (7)

January (2)

2021 (49 applications)

December (3)

November (2)

  • Application / petition2021 · #46One (1) projecting blade sign and four (4) awnings at 822 Somerville AvenueAPP 2021-46
  • Application / petition2021 · #45A temporary banner across Ames Street, and Broadway 26 lights poles announcing Welcome back/Now Open, Contemporary Art Museum at MIT, MIT List Visual Arts Center from October 2021 until February 2022APP 2021-45

October (3)

September (4)

August (3)

June (5)

May (11)

April (6)

March (8)

February (2)

  • Application / petition2021 · #4A petition was received from the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority to amend the KENDALL SQUARE URBAN RENEWAL AREAAPP 2021-4
  • Application / petition2021 · #3A Zoning Petition Has been received from Carolyn Fuller - Ordinance #2021-2 Cambridge Missing Middle Housing Zoning PetitionAPP 2021-3

January (2)

  • Application / petition2021 · #2A projecting sign at 684 Massachusetts AvenueAPP 2021-2
  • Application / petition2021 · #1A request was received from Adam Braillard representing Santandar Bank, regarding Revocation of Bond #106054492 for Santandar Bank, 125 Mount Auburn Street. Response from the Inspectional Services Department has been received confirming said sign has been removedAPP 2021-1

2020 (48 applications)

December (4)

November (2)

October (7)

September (4)

July (6)

June (5)

  • Application / petition2020 · #2545 temporary banners along Inman Square, Central Square, Kendall Square and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School along Broadway. Celebrating the graduating class of 2020 from June 16, 2020 through August 16, 2020APP 2020-25
  • Application / petition2020 · #2460 temporary banners along Massachusetts Avenue from Hancock Street through Albany Street welcoming back business's into Central Square with Project Neighbor, Hello Again campaign from mid June 2020 through September 2020APP 2020-24
  • Application / petition2020 · #23A internal illuminating projecting sign at 27 Church StreetAPP 2020-23
  • Application / petition2020 · #22A curb cut at 56 Creighton StreetAPP 2020-22
  • Application / petition2020 · #21A temporary banner across JFK at Mount Auburn Street announcing Domestic Violence from June 1, 2020 though June 19, 2020APP 2020-21

April (1)

March (8)

February (7)

January (4)

  • Application / petition2020 · #4A petition was received from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, requesting permission for (189) one hundred and eighty-nine banners on poles along Massachusetts Avenue on existing wires at Norfolk and JFK Streets, poles in Harvard Square, poles along Massachusetts Avenue from Vassar Street to Harvard Square, poles along Broadway from Ellery Street to Felton Street, poles along Cambridge Street from Trowbridge to Hovey Streets and poles in Kendall Square to publicize the upcoming Cambridge Science Festival from March 16, 2020 thru April 27, 2020APP 2020-4
  • Application / petition2020 · #3A petition was received from MIT List Visual Arts Center, requesting permission for fifteen banners on poles along Ames Street to promote the Galleries and their programming from February 5, 2020 thru September 31, 2020APP 2020-3
  • Application / petition2020 · #2A curb cut at 907 Main StreetAPP 2020-2
  • Application / petition2020 · #1A citizens’ petition to amend the Zoning OrdinanceAPP 2020-1

2019 (95 applications)

December (3)

November (5)

October (12)

September (6)

  • Application / petition2019 · #75A Zoning Petition has been received from Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. et al proposing a Grand Junction Pathway Overlay DistrictAPP 2019-75
  • Application / petition2019 · #74A temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall announcing Cambridge Family Literacy Fun Day from October 22, 2019 through November 5, 2019APP 2019-74
  • Application / petition2019 · #73A petition was received from Christopher Schmidt, regarding Upgrade Cambridge Municipal Broadband PetitionAPP 2019-73
  • Application / petition2019 · #72A temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall announcing Cambridge Celebrates Indigenous People' Day on, October 7, 2019 through October 21, 2019APP 2019-72
  • Application / petition2019 · #7159 temporary banners along Massachusetts Avenue, from Memorial Drive to Sidney Street announcing Polaroid Project on October 9, 2019 thru April 1, 2020APP 2019-71
  • Application / petition2019 · #70A citizens’ petition to amend the Zoning OrdinanceAPP 2019-70

July (12)

June (16)

  • Application / petition2019 · #57A curb cut at 55 BroadwayAPP 2019-57
  • Application / petition2019 · #56A curb cut at 34 Fairfield StreetAPP 2019-56
  • Application / petition2019 · #55Two temporary banners across 795 Massachusetts Avenue and JFK at Mt Auburn Streets announcing Taste of Cambridge thru July 1, 2019 thru July 16., 2019APP 2019-55
  • Application / petition2019 · #54A petition was received from Formaggio Kitchen, regarding three tables, 6 chairs, BBQ grill, condiments table and BBQ sides table setup in Loading Zone of 244 Huron Avenue. The proposed date of June 29, 2019 thru May 17, 2020 with a start time of 9:00AM and end time of 4:00PMAPP 2019-54
  • Application / petition2019 · #53A petition was received from Elmendorf Baking Supplies, regarding three table and 6 chairs at the location of 594 Cambridge Street. No alcohol being served. The proposed date of June 26, 2019 thru October 31, 2019 with a start time of 7:00AM and end time of 8:00PMAPP 2019-53
  • Application / petition2019 · #52A petition was received from Stephan Badige et al, regarding amending the Municipal Code, Title 2, Chapter 2.78.090 subparagraph E and I by changing six months to twelve months twice in each paragraph to permit the Cambridge Historical Commission to delay the issuance of a demolition permit for twelve monthsAPP 2019-52
  • Application / petition2019 · #512 Benches in front of 403 Massachusetts AvenueAPP 2019-51
  • Application / petition2019 · #50A projecting sign at 1326 Massachusetts AvenueAPP 2019-50
  • Application / petition2019 · #49A curb cut at 2 Chetwynd RoadAPP 2019-49
  • Application / petition2019 · #482 two awnings at 95 Mount Auburn StreetAPP 2019-48
  • Application / petition2019 · #4725 twenty five temporary banner along Hampshire Street and Cambridge Street announcing I Love Inman Square from Spring of 2019 thru Fall of 2020APP 2019-47
  • Application / petition2019 · #46A temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall announcing Cambridge Food Truck Program from June 17, 2019 thru July 1, 2019APP 2019-46
  • Application / petition2019 · #45A temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall and JFK at Mount Auburn Street announcing Participatory Budget, from June 10, 2019 thru July 1, 2019 and July 15, 2019 thru July 29, 2019APP 2019-45
  • Application / petition2019 · #4431 temporary banners along Massachusetts Avenue between Hancock Street and Sidney Street announcing from June 5, 2019 thru July 31, 2019APP 2019-44
  • Application / petition2019 · #43A temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall announcing Grecian Festival from June 10, 2019 thru June 17, 2019APP 2019-43
  • Application / petition2019 · #42One internal illuminating projecting sign and four awnings extending 4ft. over sidewalk at 1739 Massachusetts AvenueAPP 2019-42

May (13)

  • Application / petition2019 · #41An A Frame board sign in front of 1 Brattle StreetAPP 2019-41
  • Application / petition2019 · #40A petition was received from Dumpling Daughter, Liam Patrick, regarding 213 Square foot patio area with seating for 20 seats in front of 75 Ames StreetAPP 2019-40
  • Application / petition2019 · #39A curb cut at 199 Pemberton StreetAPP 2019-39
  • Application / petition2019 · #38A refilling Zoning Petition Has been received from Joseph T. Maguire of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. transmitting a proposed revised amendment to the zoning ordinance by creating the Grand Junction Pathway Overlay DistrictAPP 2019-38
  • Application / petition2019 · #37A temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue from June 3, 2019 thru June 10, 2019 and at the location of JFK at Mount Auburn Street May 27, 2019 thru June 10, 2019 announcing Dragon Boat Festival held on June 9, 2019APP 2019-37
  • Application / petition2019 · #36A temporary banner across JFK at Mount Auburn St from July 29th to August 5th , 2019 and August 19th to August 26th, 2019 and across Mass Ave in front of City Hall from July 29th to August 5th , 2019 and August 19th to August 26th, 2019. This event will be held on September 20th, 2019 announcing for Parking DayAPP 2019-36
  • Application / petition2019 · #35A 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 PMAPP 2019-35
  • Application / petition2019 · #34A citizens’ petition to amend the Zoning OrdinanceAPP 2019-34
  • Application / petition2019 · #33A petition was received from residents at Thomas Graves Landing opposing PUD 8 by New England Development requesting Special Permit to exceed the 85' height limit at CambridgeSideAPP 2019-33
  • Application / petition2019 · #32Eleven (11) temporary banner poles along Massachusetts Avenue pole numbers M105, M108, M102, 97, M94, M91, M83, M60, M53 1/2, M58 and M53 announcing Cambridge River Festival May 15, 2019-June 3, 2019APP 2019-32
  • Application / petition2019 · #31Four (4) temporary banners along Massachusetts Avenue on poles M54, M49, M52 and M47 announcing Wild Rabbit Community Moto Show on May 7, 2019-May 12, 2019APP 2019-31
  • Application / petition2019 · #30Fifteen temporary banners on Ames Street, Memorial Drive to Main Street, announcing the Center's upcoming exhibition on Ericka Beckman May 21, 2019-July 26, 2019APP 2019-30
  • Application / petition2019 · #29A temporary banner across the public way located at 795 Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall, and JFK at Mount Auburn Streets announcing the Cambridge Arts River Festival through May 13, 2019-May 27, 2019APP 2019-29

April (8)

  • Application / petition2019 · #28A temporary banner across JFK Street at Mount Auburn Street announcing the Women in Comedy Festival on April 30, 2019 thru May 6, 2019APP 2019-28
  • Application / petition2019 · #27A petition was received from Abra Berkowitz and IIan Levy, petitioning say NO to an Eversource Substation by the Kennedy-Longfellow SchoolAPP 2019-27
  • Application / petition2019 · #26A curb cut at 5 Jay StreetAPP 2019-26
  • Application / petition2019 · #25A petition was filed by Kenneth S. Barron, 614 Massachusetts Avenue, et al property owners, pursuant to MGL Chapter 400, petitioning that a Business Improvement District (BID) be established for the Central Square Business Improvement District. COPIES OF THE PETITION ARE ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICEAPP 2019-25
  • Application / petition2019 · #24A curb cut at 60 Porter RoadAPP 2019-24
  • Application / petition2019 · #23A temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall announcing Find It Cambridge on April 29 2019 thru May 13, 2019, August 5, 2019 thru August 19, 2019 and October 14, 2019 thru October 21, 2019APP 2019-23
  • Application / petition2019 · #22Two 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, 2019APP 2019-22
  • Application / petition2019 · #21A curb cut at 14 Jackson StreetAPP 2019-21

March (9)

  • Application / petition2019 · #20A Zoning Petition has been received from Hemenway & Barnes LLP. on behalf of Verizon New England Inc., seeking to amend the Zoning Map to certain provisions of Article 20 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow the creation of a "Ware Street Innovation Space" Overlay District. Note that Ware Street is the only property affected by this petitionAPP 2019-20
  • Application / petition2019 · #19Thirty eight temporary banners on poles in Harvard Square announcing Welcome to Historic Harvard Square on May 1, 2019 thru April 1, 2020APP 2019-19
  • Application / petition2019 · #18A curb cut at 50 Rogers StreetAPP 2019-18
  • Application / petition2019 · #17A temporary banner across the public way located Massachusetts Avenue in Front of City Hall announcing "Congratulations to the Cambridge Public Health Department on Achieving National Accreditation" from March 25-April 1, 2019APP 2019-17
  • Application / petition2019 · #16Refacing an existing projecting sign at 908 Massachusetts AvenueAPP 2019-16
  • Application / petition2019 · #15A petition was received from Cambridge Taxi Drivers Owners Association, regarding helping to support the Cambridge Taxi Industry and improve transportation in the City of CambridgeAPP 2019-15
  • Application / petition2019 · #14A constable bond was received from Burton Malkofsky for approval of the suretyAPP 2019-14
  • Application / petition2019 · #13A constable bond was received from Ronald DiGiorgio for approval of the suretyAPP 2019-13
  • Application / petition2019 · #12Two projecting blade signs, non illuminated at 88 Ames StreetAPP 2019-12

February (7)

  • Application / petition2019 · #11A petition has been received from the residents of the City of Cambridge requesting that the City Council amend Chapter 8.16 "Noise Control" of the Cambridge Municipal CodeAPP 2019-11
  • Application / petition2019 · #10A application was received from Cambridge Science Festival requesting a temporary banner to be hung across Massachusetts Avenue at Norfolk Street, thirty-eight banners on poles in Harvard Square, eighty-eight banners on poles along Massachusetts Avenue, from Memorial Drive to Harvard Square, ten banners on poles along Broadway, from Ellery Street to Felton Street and ten banners on poles along Cambridge Street, from Trowbridge Street to Hovey Street announcing the upcoming Cambridge Science Festival April 13-22, 2018APP 2019-10
  • Application / petition2019 · #9A projecting sign at 1149 Cambridge StreetAPP 2019-9
  • Application / petition2019 · #8An A Frame sign in front of 2166 Massachusetts AvenueAPP 2019-8
  • Application / petition2019 · #7A projecting blade sign at 47 Brattle StreetAPP 2019-7
  • Application / petition2019 · #6A Zoning Petition Has been received from Stephen R. Karp, Trustee of Cambridge Side Galeria Associates trust to amend the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance by adding a new Section 13.100 to Article 13.00 of the Zoning Ordinance and to amend the Zoning Map to add a new PUD-8 District overlay that certain area (which includes parcels and portions of ways and streets) labeled as "PUD-8 district"APP 2019-6
  • Application / petition2019 · #5A curb cut at 32 Vineyard StreetAPP 2019-5

January (4)

2018 (63 applications)

December (3)

  • Application / petition2018 · #352A projecting sign at 1737 Massachusetts AvenueAPP 2018-352
  • Application / petition2018 · #351A Zoning Petition Has been received from Joseph T. Maguire of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. transmitting a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance by creating the Grand Junction Pathway Overlay District adjacent to the Grand Junction railroad right-of-way between Binney and Cambridge StreetsAPP 2018-351
  • Application / petition2018 · #350A projecting sign at 822 Somerville AvenueAPP 2018-350

November (6)

October (5)

September (8)

  • Application / petition2018 · #338A petition was received from Charles Teague, regarding Saving Linear ParkAPP 2018-338
  • Application / petition2018 · #337A curb cut at 73 Aberdeen AvenueAPP 2018-337
  • Application / petition2018 · #336Replacement of the facing of the projecting sign at 585 Massachusetts AvenueAPP 2018-336
  • Application / petition2018 · #335A petition was received from Sara Mae Berman, of 23 Fayette Street, transmitting a petition from Inman Square business in opposition to the City's current plan for the redesign of Inman Square and urging the City to review the attached modified plan endorsed by residentsAPP 2018-335
  • Application / petition2018 · #334Add two additional tables and four chairs on the sidewalk (curbside) in front of the premises on the Bow Street side of the Gafton's patio set upAPP 2018-334
  • Application / petition2018 · #333A temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall promoting the Indigenous Peoples' Day from October 3. 2018 thru October 15, 2018APP 2018-333
  • Application / petition2018 · #33226 temporary banner on lamp poles on JFK street between Memorial Drive and Mount Auburn Street announcing the 138th season of the Boston Symphony Orchestra on October 2018 thru November 2018APP 2018-332
  • Application / petition2018 · #331Replacement of existing one projecting blade sign at 95 Winthrop StreetAPP 2018-331

July (6)

June (7)

  • Application / petition2018 · #324A petition was received from Alex Auriema, Anne Tuan, and et al, regarding a safer bike and pedestrian path between Fowler Street and the Western Avenue stretch of the Charles River path along Memorial DriveAPP 2018-324
  • Application / petition2018 · #323A zoning petition has been received from the Pizzuto Family Limited Partnership Cambridge Zoning Ordinance 20.900 and Zoning Map by added section entitled New Street Overlay DistrictAPP 2018-323
  • Application / petition2018 · #322A temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall announcing the 16th annual Taste of Cambridge on Tuesday, July 10th, 2018APP 2018-322
  • Application / petition2018 · #321A petition was received from Patrick Conte, regarding Pokeworks for outdoor seating on public property located at 1440 Massachusetts Avenue, consisting of 10 tables and 26 seats in accordance with the enclosed plan. The proposed hours of operation begin at 11:30am and end at 11:00pm Sunday through Wednesday, 12:00am on Thursday, and 2:00am on Friday and Saturday. We seek permission to use the proposed area during the permitted outdoor dining season, from March 1 to November 30APP 2018-321
  • Application / petition2018 · #320A 1 blade sign and 4 awnings at 50 JFK StreetAPP 2018-320
  • Application / petition2018 · #319The enlargement of a curb cut at 65 Clay StreetAPP 2018-319
  • Application / petition2018 · #318A temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at City Hall announcing the Grecian Festival June 11th - June 18thAPP 2018-318

May (9)

  • Application / petition2018 · #317One temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at City Hall announcing Find It Cambridge from July 23, 2018 thru August 6, 2018 and October 15, 2018 thru October 22, 2018APP 2018-317
  • Application / petition2018 · #316Ann application was received from City of Cambridge Budget Office requesting permission for two temporary banners across Massachusetts Avenue at City Hall, Massachusetts Avenue at Pearl and Norfolk Streets and JFK Street at Mount Auburn Street, announcing the Participatory BudgetingAPP 2018-316
  • Application / petition2018 · #315Thirty-eight temporary banner on electrical poles in Harvard Square announcing "Welcome to Harvard Square" the banners will be hung from June 15, 2018 and remain until November 30, 2018APP 2018-315
  • Application / petition2018 · #314A petition was received from Cambridge Arts Council requesting eleven temporary banners to be hung on light poles along the north bound traffic lane side of First Street between Binney and Cambridge Streets, announcing the Cambridge Arts River Festival, along the East Cambridge Waterfront in Lechmere Canal Park and in the DCR parklands adjacent to Cambridge Parkway. Banner will be on display on Monday May 15, 2018 through Monday June 4, 2018APP 2018-314
  • Application / petition2018 · #313A petition was received from Sue Butler, et al, regarding concerns of excessive speed on Clinton Street in mid-Cambridge, requesting the City install three speed bumps or speed platforms along the length of Clinton StreetAPP 2018-313
  • Application / petition2018 · #312Twelve temporary banners on street light poles along Massachusetts Avenue, announcing Central Square Flea. Permission received from City ElectricianAPP 2018-312
  • Application / petition2018 · #311Temporary banners across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall from May 28th thru JuneAPP 2018-311
  • Application / petition2018 · #310Two temporary banners across JFK Street at Mount Auburn Street and across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, and JFK at Mount Auburn Street announcing Cambridge River Festival held on June 2, 2018APP 2018-310
  • Application / petition2018 · #309An n application was received from MIT Visual Arts Center requesting permission for fifteen temporary banners on Ames Street where the List Center is located, to promote the Center's upcoming exhibitionsAPP 2018-309

April (6)

March (1)

February (7)

  • Application / petition2018 · #12A petition was received from Cambridge Science Festival requesting a temporary banner to be hung across Massachusetts Avenue at Norfolk Street, thirty-eight banners on poles in Harvard Square, eighty-eight banners on poles along Massachusetts Avenue, from Memorial Drive to Harvard Square, ten banners on poles along Broadway, from Ellery Street to Felton Street and ten banners on poles along Cambridge Street, from Trowbridge Street to Hovey Street announcing the upcoming Cambridge Science Festival April 13-22, 2018APP 2018-12
  • Application / petition2018 · #11A petition was received from Laura Borrelli, regarding students and teachers who support protected bike lanes on the Streets of CambridgeAPP 2018-11
  • Application / petition2018 · #10A petition submitted by Robert Skendarian signed by the residents urging the City to revisit the Cambridge Street bike lane redesign petitionAPP 2018-10
  • Application / petition2018 · #9A petition submitted by Roy Russell signed by residents in opposition to the proposed landmark designation of 40 and 44 Cottage StreetAPP 2018-9
  • Application / petition2018 · #8A petition was received from Macky Buck, 20 Gold Star Road, regarding a Petition to Restore and Revitalize Jerry's PondAPP 2018-8
  • Application / petition2018 · #7A temporary banner across JFK Street at Mount Auburn Street announcing Citywide Compost Pickup, The banners will be hung from March 5, 2018 thru March 26, 2018APP 2018-7
  • Application / petition2018 · #6A temporary banner across 795 Massachusetts Avenue, announcing the Cambridge Food Truck Pilot that will run from March 5, 2018 thru March 26, 2018 and August 6, 2018 thru August 27, 2018APP 2018-6

January (5)

2017 (79 applications)

December (9)

October (7)

  • Application / petition2017 · #73Extend an existing curb cut at 288 Green StreetAPP 2017-73
  • Application / petition2017 · #72Move an existing curb cut at 300 Putnam AvenueAPP 2017-72
  • Application / petition2017 · #71Communication was received from CVS Pharmacy Minute Clinic, 6 JFK Street, transmitting additional information relating to a previous application for a sign; said communication reflects changes to the window signs on page 4 and 5, the signs are the same but now are non-illuminated. See Calendar Item #1APP 2017-71
  • Application / petition2017 · #70A sandwich board sign in front of 100 Kirkland StreetAPP 2017-70
  • Application / petition2017 · #6910 table and 30 chairs for coral seating in front of 730 Massachusetts AvenueAPP 2017-69
  • Application / petition2017 · #68A Zoning Petition was received from Peter Kroon, et al., transmitting a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that would amend the Harvard Square Overlay DistrictAPP 2017-68
  • Application / petition2017 · #67An petition was received from MIT List Visual Arts Center requesting permission for a temporary banner across 20 Ames Street to promote their upcoming exhibition Heimo Zobernig: chess painting. The temporary banners will be hung from October to July 2018APP 2017-67

September (13)

August (4)

  • Application / petition2017 · #53Three temporary banners across Massachusetts Avenue at City Hall, across Massachusetts Avenue at Pearl and Norfolk Streets and JFK at Mount Auburn Street announcing this year's Cambridge Carnival on September 10th from Noon - 7 PMAPP 2017-53
  • Application / petition2017 · #52Bike through the City's streets and make periodic stops on sidewalks to sell iced coffee, pre-packaged cookies, and pre-packaged dog biscuitsAPP 2017-52
  • Application / petition2017 · #51A projecting sign at 1300 Massachusetts AvenueAPP 2017-51
  • Application / petition2017 · #50A constable bond was received from Philip Sciandra for approval of the suretyAPP 2017-50

June (16)

  • Application / petition2017 · #49A projecting sign at 52 JFK StreetAPP 2017-49
  • Application / petition2017 · #48Widen an existing curb cut at 29 Highland StreetAPP 2017-48
  • Application / petition2017 · #47A temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall, to promote the Boston Comedy Arts Festival that will take place at ImprovBoston, 40 Prospect Street, September 6th thru September 10thAPP 2017-47
  • Application / petition2017 · #46A rezoning petition has been received from MIT/GSA Volpe to amend the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance by adding a new Section 13.90 to Article 13.000 and amend the Zoning Map to add new PUD-7 DistrictAPP 2017-46
  • Application / petition2017 · #45Five tables and thirteen chairs for outdoor seating in front of 100 Kirkland StreetAPP 2017-45
  • Application / petition2017 · #44A projecting blade sign and three awnings at 93 Windsor StreetAPP 2017-44
  • Application / petition2017 · #43Five tables and fourteen chairs for sidewalk cafe seating/curb side in front of 2263 Massachusetts AvenueAPP 2017-43
  • Application / petition2017 · #42Close an existing curb cut on Everett Street and create a new curb cut four feet east on Everett Street, at 1607-1611 Massachusetts AvenueAPP 2017-42
  • Application / petition2017 · #41A communication was received from John Lee Smith, submitting a petition on behalf of the Cooperative Tenants Council, requesting the City to consider a neighborhood community center together with the installation of two hard tennis courtsAPP 2017-41
  • Application / petition2017 · #40A petition was received from Central Square Business Association, requesting sixty temporary banners on street light poles along Massachusetts Avenue from Hancock Street to Albany Street, to celebrate and highlight the designation of Central Square as one of the principal Cultural Districts in the Commonwealth of MassachusettsAPP 2017-40
  • Application / petition2017 · #39An awning at 962 Cambridge StreetAPP 2017-39
  • Application / petition2017 · #38Fifteen temporary banners on electrical poles along Huron Avenue, Concord Avenue and Appleton Street to highlight Observatory Hill during construction. The banners would be hung in the Summer of 2017 and are expected to remain in place until the Summer of 2019APP 2017-38
  • Application / petition2017 · #37Seven tables and twenty chairs for an outdoor eating patio in front of 450 Massachusetts AvenueAPP 2017-37
  • Application / petition2017 · #36Eight tables and twenty-one chairs for an enclosed seating area in front of 502 Massachusetts AvenueAPP 2017-36
  • Application / petition2017 · #35A temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at Pearl and Norfolk Streets announcing the 15th annual Taste of Cambridge on Tuesday, July 11th, 2017APP 2017-35
  • Application / petition2017 · #34A projecting sign at 1 Canal ParkAPP 2017-34

May (13)

April (6)

March (5)

  • Application / petition2017 · #11Install and maintain eight permanent banners on electrical poles along Main Street from the Hubway Station near Galaxy Park to Ames Street, north side onlyAPP 2017-11
  • Application / petition2017 · #10A zoning petition has been received from Latoyea Hawkins Cockrill, et al., to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge to regulate short-term rental uses throughout the CityAPP 2017-10
  • Application / petition2017 · #9A petition was received from Cambridge Science Festival requesting a temporary banner to be hung across Massachusetts Avenue at Norfolk Street, thirty-seven banners on poles in Harvard Square, eighty-eight banners on poles along Massachusetts Avenue, from Memorial Drive to Harvard Square, ten banners on poles along Broadway, from Ellery Street to Felton Street and ten banners on poles along Cambridge Street, from Trowbridge Street to Hovey Street announcing the upcoming Cambridge Science Festival April 14-23, 2017APP 2017-9
  • Application / petition2017 · #8A zoning petition has been received from the Friends of Observatory Hill Village, to establish the Observatory Hill Village Overlay District. (1000+ additional signatures for this zoning petition are on file in the City Clerk's Office.)APP 2017-8
  • Application / petition2017 · #7A constable bond was received from James Desrosiers for approval of the suretyAPP 2017-7

February (3)

  • Application / petition2017 · #6A Zoning Petition has been received from the owner of the property at Third Street and Cambridge Street to amend the existing zoning at that location to authorize the construction of a 45 unit residential building with small scale retail on the ground floor and parking below gradeAPP 2017-6
  • Application / petition2017 · #5Two awnings at 10 Brookline StreetAPP 2017-5
  • Application / petition2017 · #4Two projecting sign at 19 Brookline Street and 147 Green StreetAPP 2017-4

January (3)

  • Application / petition2017 · #3A petition has been received from residents and patrons of the Massasoit Elks Lodge #129 regarding the long term negative effects of the proposed Mass and Main construction projectAPP 2017-3
  • Application / petition2017 · #2A zoning petition has been received from Richard Harding, et al. to amend 20.800 titled the Mass and Main Residential Mixed Income Sub district to reflect a more appropriate affordable housing contribution and height limitation for this zoningAPP 2017-2
  • Application / petition2017 · #1A projecting sign at 39 JFK StreetAPP 2017-1

2016 (106 applications)

December (11)

November (4)

October (9)

September (21)

August (11)

June (15)

May (4)

April (14)

  • Application / petition2016 · #31A zoning petition has been received from Peter B. Kroon/MAPOCO, to amend the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance by adding the Business A-2 zoning along Massachusetts Avenue between Porter Square and Cambridge Common ("MAPOCO") to the existing Northern Massachusetts Avenue Sub-DistrictAPP 2016-31
  • Application / petition2016 · #30A sandwich board sign in front of 54 Church StreetAPP 2016-30
  • Application / petition2016 · #29A sandwich board sign in front of 601 Concord AvenueAPP 2016-29
  • Application / petition2016 · #28A sandwich board sign in front of 500 Technology SquareAPP 2016-28
  • Application / petition2016 · #27Twelve tables and twenty-four chairs for corral seating in front of 496 Massachusetts AvenueAPP 2016-27
  • Application / petition2016 · #26Two temporary banners across Massachusetts Avenue at Pearl and Norfolk Streets and across JFK Street at Mount Auburn Street announcing the Dragon Boat Festival on June 12thAPP 2016-26
  • Application / petition2016 · #25Two temporary banners across Massachusetts Avenue at Pearl and Norfolk Streets and across JFK Street at Mount Auburn Street announcing Cambridge Open Studios on May 14th and May 15thAPP 2016-25
  • Application / petition2016 · #24Two temporary banners across Massachusetts Avenue at City Hall and across JFK Street at Mount Auburn Street announcing the Cambridge River Festival on June 4thAPP 2016-24
  • Application / petition2016 · #23A temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at City Hall announcing the 8th Annual Dance For World Community Festival in Harvard Square on June 11, 2016APP 2016-23
  • Application / petition2016 · #22A temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at Pearl and Norfolk Streets announcing the Sunny Cambridge Resident Solar CampaignAPP 2016-22
  • Application / petition2016 · #21A temporary banner across JFK Street at Mount Auburn Street announcing the Win It Campaign (Georgetown University Energy Prize)APP 2016-21
  • Application / petition2016 · #20A temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue at City Hall announcing the Win It Campaign (Georgetown University Energy Prize.)APP 2016-20
  • Application / petition2016 · #19A zoning petition has been received from the Riverside Neighborhood Protective Zoning Proposal to amend the Zoning Map and the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge by changing the current zoning designation for the parcels within the Putnam Avenue-Franklin Street and River Street boundaries from C-1 to C zoningAPP 2016-19
  • Application / petition2016 · #18A curb cut at 175 Huron AvenueAPP 2016-18

March (3)

  • Application / petition2016 · #17A projecting blade sign at 24 John F. Kennedy StreetAPP 2016-17
  • Application / petition2016 · #16A zoning petition has been received from the Richard Avenue Neighborhood Protective Zoning Proposal to amend the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map by replacing the current section 20.103.2 North Massachusetts Avenue SubdistrictAPP 2016-16
  • Application / petition2016 · #15A temporary banner across JFK Street at Mount Auburn Street announcing Harvard Arts First Festival April 18-May1 to showcase student and faculty creativityAPP 2016-15

February (7)

  • Application / petition2016 · #14A petition was received from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, requesting permission for twenty-five banners on poles along Massachusetts Avenue from Memorial Drive to Vassar Street and six banners on poles along Broadway from Longfellow Bridge to Third Street to publicize the upcoming MIT celebration of their move from Boston to Cambridge 100 years agoAPP 2016-14
  • Application / petition2016 · #13A petition was received from Cambridge Science Festival requesting a temporary banner to be hung across Massachusetts Avenue at Norfolk Street, thirty-seven banners on poles in Harvard Square, eighty-eight banners on poles along Massachusetts Avenue from Vassar Street to Harvard Square, ten banners on poles along Broadway from Ellery Street to Felton Street and ten banners on poles along Cambridge Street from Trowbridge Street to Hovey Street announcing the upcoming Cambridge Science Festival April 15-24, 2016APP 2016-13
  • Application / petition2016 · #12Four awnings at 237 Hampshire StreetAPP 2016-12
  • Application / petition2016 · #11A projecting sign at 524-526 Massachusetts AvenueAPP 2016-11
  • Application / petition2016 · #10A curb cut at 41 Gibson StreetAPP 2016-10
  • Application / petition2016 · #9A zoning petition has been received from Sage Cannabis, Inc., to amend the provisions of the Medical Marijuana Overlay District Section 20.700 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance and MapAPP 2016-9
  • Application / petition2016 · #8A blade sign at 200 Concord AvenueAPP 2016-8

January (7)

2015 (1 applications)