Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
April 8, 2019

Dear Readers:

Attached is my report on the most recent city council meeting. Along with it is an update on what is happening with regard to progress on housing issues here in the city. We are in the midst of budget discussions and information gathering and will have a meeting on Monday the 15th at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, if you are interested in attending.

I mention in my report a surprise motion regarding a possible change in the City Charter that was made by Commissioner Foster and supported by Commissioners Cannon and Sydnor. You will be hearing more about that as that process moves forward. As it is something that I oppose, I will be asking you to help me to oppose it. Do not do anything at this point, as we need to obtain more information as to why the request is being made.

Steve

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Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
March 26, 2019

Dear Readers:

Attached are my informal notes on the City Council meeting held last evening.

Let me know if you have questions.

Steve

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Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
March 20, 2019

Dear Readers:

Here is an email from the city manager to the mayor and commissioners that I am forwarding to you along with the attached city 10 year clean water plan. I have read through the plan that has many good ideas in it. I am not sure how far along we are in its implementation but thought that it would be something that would be of interest to CAN and its members.

Steve

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Subject: Save the Bay in town later this month

Dear All:

For your information.

“Save the Bay” is holding a meeting 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26th at Waugh Chapel.
They have 40 people signed up to consider participating in their homeowner storm water cost sharing program.

-Patrick

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Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
March 11, 2019

Dear Readers:

Here is my unofficial Cambridge Matters report #44 for the March 11th meeting of City Council as well as some other meetings held that day related to city business. I am also attaching the report of the ADA Committee that I mention in my report to give you greater detail of all that they have done so far and are planning to do.

There was a lot going on yesterday so lots to report.

Happy Reading!!

Steve

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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

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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.

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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

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