Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
March 1, 2019
Dear Readers:
I just received this article from the City Manager. The writer has Long Wharf and Sailwinds mixed up but gives us good press. Please feel free to share.
Steve
Category Archives: Cambridge City Government
Cambridge Matters – March 1, 2019 – P&Z Items
Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
March 1, 2019
Dear Readers:
Attached is the agenda for the upcoming P and Z meeting next week. There are a number of items that may be of interest to you. One is further community discussion about the Mill Street School Property. Another that is being addressed at the federal and state level is about the Small Cell for improved wireless communication. This will have an impact on the city and its residents in terms of where they might be placed so also might be of interest to keep you up to date on what is going on here and elsewhere.
There are certainly other matters on the discussion list that you may be interested in, so please attend to provide your input or learn more about these issues.
Steve
Cambridge Matters – Feb 26, 2019 – Housing Market Analysis – Annual Police Report
Commissioner Steve Rideout provides the attached reports (Cambridge Housing Market Analysis and Annual Police Report) presented to City Council at its meeting of January 25, 2019.
Cambridge Matters – Feb 26, 2019
CAMBRIDGE MATTERS
Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
February 26, 2019
Dear Readers:
Attached is my unofficial notes from last night’s city council meeting along with a report about Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. that is in charge of developing the Sailwinds property. I also have but will not burden you with other written reports, unless you ask me to send them along. They will soon be available on the police department website and the city website. The news about crime in Cambridge for 2018 is positive.
Steve
Cambridge Matters – Feb 25, 2019 – High Street Update
CAMBRIDGE MATTERS
Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
February 25, 2019
Dear Readers:
Here is an update on High Street work.
Steve
From: Brandon Hesson
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2019 9:34 AM
Subject: High Street Update – Week of February 25
This is a quick update on the state of the High Street infrastructure and road repair project. The plan is to provide this kind of update every Friday, for what to expect the following week. Obviously, unforeseen issues can arise, and weather could always change the path, but we’ll continue to do our best to notify you of significant changes.
Ed Phillips will represent the city on-site every day, but you can also call the Department of Public Works if you notice any issues, or have questions. The number here is (410) 228-1955.
# # # Week of February 25, 2019 # # #
Work will continue February 25 through March 1, on the 300 block of High Street. In order to accommodate some scheduling for businesses located on this block, work is expected to be done on both the East and West Sides of the road, but one lane of traffic is expected to be open for much of the week. Early in the week, Monday and Tuesday, work is expected to be focused mainly on the part of this block closest to the Church Street intersection. Later in the week, work is expected to be focused closer to the Poplar Street intersection.
There is no loss of sewer, water, gas or electrical services expected next week. The Church and Poplar St. intersections are also expected to remain open.
We appreciate your continued patience as we complete this important project.
Brandon Hesson
(410) 221-6074
Associate Director of Economic and Community Development
Cambridge Matters – Feb 19, 2019 – Neighborhood Revitalization Plan
CAMBRIDGE MATTERS
Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
February 19, 2019
Dear Readers:
Attached is a flyer about an upcoming community meeting regarding the Neighborhood Revitalization of the Pine Street Area of Cambridge. Please plan to attend, if you are able.
If you have questions or ideas, please share them with Yvette Robinson, the city Housing Specialist. Her contact information is below.
Steve
Yvette L. Robinson
Housing Specialist
City of Cambridge, MD
1025 Washington Ave
Cambridge, MD 21613
410.228.1955
www.ChooseCambridge.com
Cambridge Matters – Feb 11, 2019
CAMBRIDGE MATTERS
Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
February 11, 2019
Dear Readers:
I am attaching my unofficial meeting notes from last evening’s City Council meeting along with a report on the February meeting of Planning and Zoning that Judd Vickers prepared.
The City Council meeting went smoothly and quickly with mostly unanimous decisions.
I hope this is helpful for you.
-Steve
Cambridge Matters – Feb 7, 2019 – Non-Profit Boards
CAMBRIDGE MATTERS
Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
February 1, 2019
Dear Readers:
This past Monday a friend, who is the Executive Director of the National PTA, came and made a presentation to a board that I am on about the basic responsibilities of Non-Profit Boards. As I know many of you are volunteering in one way or another on church, Non-Profit, and other company, I thought that I would share with you the handouts that he provided.
It was an excellent training that gave me much to think about with regard to my responsibilities as a board member.
I hope that you find these helpful.
– Steve
Cambridge Matters – Jan 28, 2019
CAMBRIDGE MATTERS
Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
January 28, 2019
Dear Readers:
Attached is my unofficial report from last evening’s meeting along with the housing report that was provided to City Council. There was too much important information in the report to try to detail it in my Cambridge Matters, so I am sharing it with you to help give you a full picture of all that is going on. I would encourage you to read it and share it with people in the city that might qualify for some housing assistance.
Thanks for reading.
– Steve
Cambridge Matters – Jan 4, 2019 – Dorchester County Public Schools Budget
CAMBRIDGE MATTERS
Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
January 4, 2019
Dear Readers:
Last evening I attended the first of several anticipated school board meetings regarding the budget for the Dorchester County Public Schools. When the meeting began, aside from the board, the Superintendent, and staff, there were three people from the public including me. One person did not speak, and the other person was Glen Payne, a former member of the school board.
While I had no information regarding the proposed budget upon which to comment, I was given the opportunity to speak on the issues of concern that I had based on my past experience and what I have observed over the years since we moved here.
The attached letter to the editor that went to the Banner on Wednesday summarizes my concerns. The board chair was appreciative of my comments and asked that I come to the county council meetings when the school budget is presented to them.
Later in the meeting I learned that Mr. Bramble,who is the board chair, and Mr. Rice, a board member, will be meeting with the school finance/budget director and staff next Thursday to start discussions on the details of the budget. They asked that any of the board members be in touch with them regarding any issues or concerns that they might have with regard to the budget.
As I, Mr. Payne, and Shay Lewis-Sisco were the only citizens who discussed our concerns about the budget, I would ask that you email Mr. Bramble and Mr. Rice prior to next Thursday about your concerns and interests in funding priorities for the school system. Understanding that you do not know what the budget may look like, I hope that your comments will parallel the concerns that Steve Heyneman and I raise in the above mentioned letter, or express your own personal concerns.
The email addresses for Mr. Bramble and Mr. Rice are as follows:
brambleg@dcpsmd.org and ricep@dcpsmd.org
Without community engagement at a greater level than I saw last evening, I am concerned that the budget for the coming school year will not focus on what the community believes are the priorities.
Thanks for anything that you might be willing to do.
Steve