CAMBRIDGE MATTERS
By: Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
October 25, 2018

Dear Readers:

To clarify: The Council has not reinstituted the old speed cameras that were stopped here a few years ago.

The “speed camera” was not set up to catch and charge people with speeding. It is the display that shows how fast you are going and records it for the report and other reports that I have sent out. For instance one was done regarding High Street due to the complaints of neighbors about the speed of vehicles in the 100-200 blocks causing vibration damage to the homes in those blocks.

This one showed that of the many drivers on School Street a very very small number were actually speeding. That is good as it shows the community is complying with the law and is, apparently, concerned about the safety of people living on that street. You, of course, are free to drive on whatever street you choose.

There is no interest in reinstituting the speed cameras that cause tickets to be issued against the owner of the vehicle, and no such program has been put in place.

Steve

CAMBRIDGE MATTERS
By: Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
October 23, 2018

Dear Readers:

While we had a short meeting last evening, there were a couple of matters of substance that needed more explanation. Rather than try to summarize them, I am attaching the Council reports for you to review if the topic interests you. I am also providing some other information that I was provided after the meeting

This is also a reminder that there will be public meetings on October 29th and 30th at city council chambers. These are not city council meetings but rather public information meetings about several important matters. On the 29th will be a presentation regarding the proposed rezoning of the Sailwinds property where staff will explain the reasoning behind it and what the plan entails. On the 30th will be a presentation about a proposal for the rezoning of the School Street property as well as information on what is happening with code enforcement and the Pine Street Revitalization Project.

Both meetings will start at 6:00 p.m. All of these matters are important to the economic health of Cambridge and the quality of life here, so please attend, if you are able. Seating is limited.

Steve

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CAMBRIDGE MATTERS
By: Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
September 28, 2018

Dear Readers:

In the event you had not heard this news, I received an email regarding some funding that the county received to support the rails to trails program that it is undertaking. Cindy Smith reports that

Dorchester County was awarded $220,700 in construction funds for the Cannery Park Rails to Trails project. The project will renovate 1/3 mile of an abandoned rail line to serve as a multi-modal path in Cambridge, Maryland. The project incorporates a renovated park space and restored stream, and brings to fruition one component of the multi-year planning and redevelopment effort of Cannery Park. The project will link to the Phillips Packing House redevelopment project and an envisioned county-wide 30-mile rail trail project. The effort has leveraged public and private investments.

Thank you Cindy for your efforts.

Steve

CAMBRIDGE MATTERS
By: Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
September 24, 2018

Dear Readers:

Last evening Commissioner Hanson and I attended a presentation by the Maryland Department of Transportation regarding a study that they are undertaking to determine when/if another bridge should be built to cross the Bay and, if so, where.

Here is the link to the project website – http://www.baycrossingstudy.com/

No decisions have been made on the issue but some will be made later this year or early next year when public input will be sought.

I thought that you might be interested in the study, where it stands, and what might happen. No decisions have been made on where or if the bridge is to be built but the study is being done as it would have a significant cost and financial impact on wherever it would be located.

Steve

CAMBRIDGE MATTERS
By: Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
September 24, 2018

Dear Readers:

Attached please find my unofficial report on the September 24th meeting of City Council. Much continues to happen here in Cambridge.

You did not miss my report for September 10th, as I did not prepare one. Bobbie and I went away for a short vacation later that week with friends, and I had too many other matters on my list of things to do.

It was a very short meeting with an even shorter agenda. I am attaching the proposed minutes of that meeting that were amended as explained in the attached report.

I hope these keep you up to date.

Steve

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