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Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023 adopted by Massachusetts General Court and approved by the Governor, the Cambridge Retirement System is authorized to use remote participation at meetings of the Board.

Members of the community have until October 1, 2024 to submit ideas for projects to improve Cambridge and be part of next year’s budget.

Last winter’s colder-than-normal temperatures sent gas heating bills soaring versus prior years. Now, following a proposed winter gas rate increase, the City of Cambridge is urging residents to act early to plan ahead and research how they can cut costs and prepare for colder weather.

Property Tax Rate Executive Summary

In March 2024, the City Council passed Policy Order 2024 #37, which asked the Community Development Department “to work with the chairs of the Housing Committee to create zoning language that effectively promotes multifamily housing, including income-restricted affordable housing with the goal of having viable housing for everyone especially lower-income residents.” A series of Housing Committee meetings will be held to discuss the proposal throughout the summer and fall of 2024. Additional information will be posted here as the proposal is developed.

Recently Cambridge and Somerville Fire Companies collaborated to review Elevator Technical Rescue Skills in a Blind Shaft Rescue Training Exercise

The Economic Development and University Relations Committee

Joint Transportation & Public Utilities Committee & Neighborhood & Long Term Planning Committee

The 10th Edition is an important update that will modernize the Building Code and better align it with the Fire and Stretch Energy Codes.

Campaign and Political Finance Reports Jane Hirschi