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Committee on Public Planting

Location

Department of Public Works
Main Conference Room
147 Hampshire St.
Cambridge, MA 02139

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Contact

David Lefcourt
dlefcourt@cambridgema.gov
617-349-6433

Description

Committee on Public Planting

March 12, 2025 (Hybrid) | Meeting Agenda

Meeting time 5:30-7:00 pm

 

In person at 147 Hampshire Street or virtually at https://cambridgema.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-e4yOy3oTZORO3BvY8Npog

 

1. Review agenda (Cindy) - 5 min.

 

2. Meeting minutes:

  • Review & approve February meeting minutes (Cindy/all) - 5 min.

3. Updates from City Arborist (David, Andrew, Kirsten) - 25 min.

  • Update on consultant for Urban Forest Master Plan 5 year review and next steps (Andrew)
  • Update on MOU with DCR and plan for Cambridge to plant trees on DCR land (Andrew)
  • Update on spring tree planting on Cambridge-owned land (David)
  • Arbor Week plans and CPP sign-ups (David & Cindy)

4. Discuss CPP website feedback and next steps (CPP with Kristen) - 10 min.

 

5. Design reviews 

  • Danehy Park Master Plan process (Kevin Beuttell ) - 25 min.

6. Discuss Participatory Budget “Improve Parks with shade structures” (Maggie) - 10 min.

 

7. Other business & announcements - 5 min.

8. Public comments - 5 min.

 

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