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The 1% for Public Art component of the Kendall Square / Main Street project was the creation of artist designed bike racks. Six artists were chosen by an art jury to participate in this project. Each of the selected artists created three or four designs that were represented in a gallery exhibit by drawings, models and artists’ statements. The artists had to balance his or her artistic mission with factors of successful functionality, ease of maintenance, compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and economy of cost. During the exhibit and at the April 10, 2012 Kendall Square Public meeting, members of the public were asked to comment and vote on the different designs. Approximately 650 votes were received. On June 4, 2012 the selection committee met and selected 5 bike racks to be used in Kendall Square. The selection committee included city staff, a member of the Bicycle Committee and two members of the Kendall Square Advisory Committee. In making their selection, the committee considered the public input (voting and comments), functionality of the racks, appropriateness for Kendall Square, and artistic interest. Since the initial installation, some of the artist designed bike racks have been moved to new locations throughout the City.

Street cleaning resumes on Tuesday, April 1 for the 2025 season. Just like last year, vehicles will not be towed during street cleaning operations. However, it's essential for residents to move their vehicles according to the posted street cleaning schedule to ensure thorough cleaning of our City streets. Parking tickets of $100 will be issued to those who do not move their vehicles.

The Public Works' mission is to provide dependable, high quality service - maintaining, improving and expanding a safe, healthy, attractive and inviting physical environment. You will find a number of web maps built directly into the Public Works Department web pages, where you can go to locations of interest throughout the City, or focus on a specific topic through one of these interactive maps.

The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. October's meeting will be held on October 24th at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackerman Room. Register to join the October 2024 Affordable Housing Trust meeting. The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.

The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. December's meeting will be held on December 12th at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackerman Room. Register to join the December 2024 Affordable Housing Trust meeting. The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.

The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. November's meeting will be held on November 21st at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackerman Room. Register to join the November 2024 Affordable Housing Trust meeting. The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.

The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. September's meeting will be held on September 25th at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackerman Room. Register to join the September 2025 Affordable Housing Trust meeting. The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.

The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. October's meeting will be held on October 23rd at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackerman Room. Register to join the October 2025 Affordable Housing Trust meeting. The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.

The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. June's meeting will be held on June 26th at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackerman Room. Register to join the June 2025 Affordable Housing Trust meeting. The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.

The Affordable Housing Trust will hold a special meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. This meeting will be held on May 6th at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackerman Room. Register to join the May 6th, 2025 Affordable Housing Trust meeting. The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.