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Awaiting Report Status Update 12.15.25

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25-061 10/06/25 Provide an update on efforts to maintain cleanliness and safety in the area on Alewife Paths near Russell Field. 12/22/25 25-064 10/20/25 work with relevant departments to report back to the City Council on current efforts towards poison ivy control in the Fresh Pond Master Plan as well as recommended improvements for signage and regular maintenance planning.

25-065 10/27/25 examine how to improve connectivity north of Rindge Avenue during the Linear Park Reconstruction Project so that vulnerable road users can bypass Rindge Avenue and Cedar Street where possible.

Awaiting Report Status Update 12.15.25

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25-066 11/17/25 Confer with the Executive Director of the Council on Aging and other relevant City departments to explore the feasibility of creating a dedicated position or function focused on triaging and directing senior residents to appropriate services and supports.

25-067 Assess opportunities to improve the consistency of how meeting information is posted and accessed on the City’s website – including clearer navigation paths, standardized posting practices, and improved user-friendliness – and report back to the City Council on recommended steps.

25-068 Streamline the permitting process, including but not limited to creating a central role dedicated to the permitting process, the creation of a unified online permitting portal, and standardized timelines, and report back to the City Council not later than March 2026. Pending 25-069 Review the previous home rule petition and prepare a new petition that would allow Cambridge to enact a Real Estate Transfer Fee to be sent to the state legislature. Pending

πŸ—“ The meeting where this was taken up: Dec 15, 2025