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April 21, 2026 Dear Cantabrigians, Many interesting developments. MFH Projects List Click here to see the list of 112 projects!!!  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r1eetSeB-dz2BcfOJu_QGS2o3V0_COvSLh1rv8qlQNA/edit?tab=t.0 It is very disturbing to see over 80 projects in process and almost 30 proposed. This list will grow as projects evolve and includes photos of existing properties and… Continue reading

April 1, 2026 Dear Fellow Cantabrigians, The last few weeks have been significant. In addition to resuming discussions about Central Square upzoning and the impacts of the Multifamily Housing (MFH) Ordinance, the Council passed zoning to align City and State laws on as of right zoning for religious and educational… Continue reading

February 7, 2026     Dear Fellow Cantabrigians, Community Development (CDD), the Historic Commission and Inspectional Services will present a report on the impacts of the new multi-family-housing zoning changes since its passage a year ago on Wednesday, March 25 at 11am. There will be an opportunity for public comment… Continue reading

Dear Cantabrigians, I am feeling hopeful–despite everything. At Tuesday’s City Council retreat we established a list of priorities, including mine, such as figuring out how to build workforce housing; amending the MFH Ordinance and Cambridge St. zoning, and zoning for Central Square; and broadening our transportation planning. As a Council,… Continue reading

19 December 2025 Dear Fellow Cantabrigians, Wrapping up 2025 Upzoning N. Mass Ave. & Cambridge Street On Monday, December 22 the Council will likely vote on the final N. Mass Ave., and Cambridge St. zoning proposals. N. Mass Ave. will allow 12 stories, with up to 18 stories at Porter… Continue reading

November 30, 2025 Dear Fellow Cantabrigians, […] Of Greatest Concern today is the Implementation of our new Zoning Law. This is Development without Regard to Neighbors or Neighborhoods. Properties are changing hands and projects are planned to max out the bonuses of the Multifamily Housing Ordinance. I’ve met with concerned… Continue reading

October 15, 2024 Hello! As a new City Councillor, I pledge to regularly update you regarding my thoughts and actions on important Cambridge concerns and apologize for not responding to individual emails. In order to thoughtfully vote on the Council’s agenda items, I have been meeting with department heads, subject… Continue reading

October 29, 2024 Dear fellow Cantabrigians, Current issues:  MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROPOSAL. As Co-Chair of the Neighborhood & Long term Planning Committee I organized a meeting to discuss ideas for improving the Multifamily Housing (MFH) Proposal with neighborhood leaders. Drafted by the Community Development Dept. (CDD) the proposed zoning amendment would permit… Continue reading

November 30, 2024 Greetings Fellow Cantabrigians, Last Sunday I returned from the National League of Cities (NLC; https://www.nlc.org/]) Conference in Tampa, FL, where I was reminded that many of the challenges we face in Cambridge are shared across the country. Hearing from other municipal leaders was very helpful.  I walked Tampa’s riverfront… Continue reading

December 22, 2024 Greetings Fellow Cantabrigians, Here are my latest Council updates: Multifamily Housing ProposalI was disheartened by the Ordinance Committee meeting Thursday night. I had thought the outpouring of letters and testimony against the MFH proposal and the Planning Board’s refusal to support it would make councillors reconsider. And… Continue reading