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off-agenda late order via rules suspension
On March 23, Cambridge City Council suspended rules (7 yes, 2 present) to add a late policy order supporting a federal earmark for the Boston-Cambridge Riverwalk design. Residents had no advance notice of this item. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/cambridge/city-council/2026-03-23/ #MeetingWatch #CambridgeMA
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community concerns on senior fees dismissed without resolution
Cambridge seniors on fixed incomes raised concerns March 23 about proposed parking permit fee hikes. Council took no action; the matter remains unfinished business. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/cambridge/city-council/2026-03-23/ #MeetingWatch #CambridgeMA
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split vote on state compliance item
Council voted 8-1 March 23 to amend zoning Section 4.50 for institutional uses to match state law. One member dissented on the mandatory update. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/cambridge/city-council/2026-03-23/ #MeetingWatch #CambridgeMA
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large appropriation for snow removal
Cambridge approved $5,234,379 from free cash for snow operations March 23 after major storms, plus program changes for curb ramps and bus stops. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/cambridge/city-council/2026-03-23/ #MeetingWatch #CambridgeMA
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Cambridge City Council used a rules suspension March 23 to add a late policy order backing a federal earmark for 25% design of the Boston-Cambridge Riverwalk at Science Park. The vote passed 7 yes, 2 present. #MeetingWatch #CambridgeMA
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No public notice appeared for this item before the meeting. The project includes a pedestrian path and floating wetlands; council amended the order to include the full congressional delegation.
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Residents could not prepare comments or attend specifically for this request. The order directs the City Manager to present support to Congress. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/cambridge/city-council/2026-03-23/
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At its March 23 meeting, Cambridge City Council suspended rules on a 7 yes, 2 present vote to introduce a late policy order supporting a federal earmark request for the Boston-Cambridge Riverwalk project. The item was not on the published agenda. Speakers at the meeting also pressed for retention of senior parking permit exemptions amid proposed fee increases, citing fixed incomes and mobility needs. Council recorded the comments but took no action, listing the matter as unfinished business. Separately, the council approved $5,234,379 from free cash for snow removal operations and related repairs after recent storms, with updates on reduced salt use and priority clearing of curb ramps and bus stops. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/cambridge/city-council/2026-03-23/ #MeetingWatch #CambridgeMA