Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
February 25, 2020
Dear Readers:
Next month we will be in the teens for Cambridge Matters as we do our countdown to the end of the current city council and the election in October of the new city council.
We had some interesting issues at this meeting and will have more for both of the March meetings so think about coming to participate in our local democracy.
Thanks for reading.
Steve
Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
February 10, 2020
Dear Readers:
Attached is Cambridge Matters #21 from last night’s meeting.
We received some great information on Eagleman and IronMan and the Pine Street Project, but there was not much to take action one. The one matter of substance brought some disagreement about which I explain in more detail on the attached.
I hope you find this helpful.
Steve
Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
January 17, 2020
Dear Readers:
Attached is my informal report on last night’s City Council Meeting. It was a quick meeting but one item needed some explanation.
I hope the attached is helpful in keeping you up to date on what is happening with your City Council.
Steve
Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
January 12, 2020
Dear Readers:
Attached is my first report from City Council for 2020. For the most part the meeting went smoothly except that it was not being shown on the Internet. We were advised by the City Manager that it was being recorded and that it would be available soon. Hopefully that is the case.
The City continues to make progress in a variety of areas.
As I mention in the report, the presentation regarding Sailwinds was not available on Monday evening but has been promised. As soon as I receive it, I will forward it on to you.
Steve
Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
January 1, 2020
Dear Readers:
In the event you do not receive the Banner Newspaper or have not had a chance to keep up with the news during this busy time of the year, I wanted to share with you the story in Yesterday’s Banner regarding the purchase by Shore Regional Health of a portion of the property at Cambridge Market Place as part of its progress in building a new medical facility here in Cambridge. The link is below.
Happy New Year.
Steve
https://www.dorchesterbanner.com/health-and-fitness/shore-health-buys-land-at-cambridge-marketplace/
Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
December 27, 2019
Dear Readers:
Attached please find a 3 page document regarding the performance of our school system this past academic year. Page 3 has the definitions that are listed on pages 2 and 3. Page 1 is broken down into the elementary, middle, and high schools. Page 2 addresses math and English Language Arts proficiency as well as graduation rates.
I am not sure who sets the target rates or what those rates are.
I offer no comment on the results other than disappointment.
Steve
Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
December 24, 2019
Dear Readers:
Please find attached my final 2019 Cambridge Matters.
I am looking forward to 2020 and all that I think we can accomplish in the coming year. I also look forward to reporting to you this coming summer all that that has been done during the current Fiscal Year.
All the Best wishes to you and yours in the coming year.
Steve
Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
December 9, 2019
Dear Readers:
Attached is my last meeting report for 2019. Oh how quickly the year has run. Two of the attachments are in PDF.
In a couple of weeks, I am hope to provide you with an update of what has been done here in the city since July 1st.
Merry Christmas to everyone with the hope that your Holidays will be blessed.
Steve
Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
November 27, 2019
Dear Readers:
With no City Council Meeting this week, I decided to provide some additional information to you that I hope is helpful and give you a break from what your elected officials and city staff are doing.
In addition to what is attached, I also learned the other day that we have been able to hire two new police officers who are already qualified and so are not required to go through the training program for recruits.
I hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Don’t forget the Christmas Tree lighting ceremonies on Saturday evening November 30th at the Courthouse starting at 5:00 p.m.
Steve
Commissioner Steve Rideout
swrideout@aol.com
November 13, 2019
Dear Readers:
Attached please find my unofficial report from last night. Some important matters were addressed, although that might not appear to be the case.
The trash ordinance was continued to December 9th. It is an important matter that needs community support. If we are going to have a cleaner and more attractive city, we need to set some minimal standards for all of us to meet. What is proposed is much of what was required under our rules and regulations before we went to private trash collection. When that happened, we did not change our old rules to adapt to our new situation.
Please mark your calendar to come to the city council meeting on December 9th to give us your opinion or at least send an email to the mayor and commissioners to let them know what you think.
If you have questions, I am happy to talk with you.
Steve