Here’s a quick look at some city meetings and events happening next week. You can find more details on the City Calendar and through the city’s Open Meetings Portal.
Ayanna Pressley via social media
U. S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley in Washington, D. C., on June 5. She plans to be in Cambridge this Tuesday.
Imagining Mass. Ave. in 2040
The Massachusetts Avenue Planning Study working group meets Thursday from 6 to 8 p. m. They’re looking at what Mass. Ave might look like in 2040, covering the stretch from Cambridge Common to Alewife Brook Parkway. During this session, they’ll hear from the Community Development Department’s Zoning & Development Division about zoning ideas like building height, uses, density, plus design standards. You can join in via Zoom.
Better ways to get around for everyone
The Transportation and Public Utilities Committee gathers Monday from 10 a. m. to noon. Led by city councillor Cathie Zusy, they’ll meet with MIT transportation experts and city staff to talk about improving mobility options that are also sustainable for all residents. The meeting is at City Hall (795 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square) and will be broadcast live with Zoom access.
Pressley discusses politics ahead
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley will appear Tuesday at 7 p. m. for “What Do We Do Now?” She’ll take questions from Boston Globe assistant metro editor Joshua Miller about the Trump administration’s impact and what lies ahead for progressive politics in the U. S. Refreshments will be served at Cambridge Street Upper School Community Complex (830 Cambridge St., Wellington-Harrington), plus you can attend online if you RSVP.
Updates on floodplain rules
The Health & Environment Committee meets Wednesday noon to 2 p. m., chaired by city councillor Patty Nolan. They’ll review changes related to construction rules within city floodplains. The meeting happens at City Hall (795 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square) and will be available both on TV and Zoom.
Looking for a new school superintendent
A special School Committee meeting takes place Wednesday at 6 p. m., focusing on finding a permanent superintendent after Victoria Greer left last June following her resignation request by the committee. Currently interim chief operating officer David Murphy is leading, but they’re still searching with a vote expected before Nov. 4 – when the biennial election happens for the committee members. You can watch online or join via Zoom.
Cannabis retailers share their challenges
The Economic Development & University Relations Committee meets March 20 from 3 to 5 p. m., led by city councillor Paul Toner. They’ll host retail cannabis business owners for a roundtable discussing industry challenges here as well as possible rule changes-like tweaking the current 1,800-foot buffer zones or adding social consumption options. The meeting is held at City Hall (795 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square), televised with Zoom viewing available.
This post was updated March 13, 2025, correcting that Cathie Suzy is actually the sole chair of Cambridge’s Transportation and Public Utilities Committee.
