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 "city": "Cambridge",
 "state": "MA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cambridgema/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "body": "Climate Committee Public Meeting",
   "headline": "Climate Committee reviews FY 2027 work plan, sets sub-committee for new members",
   "summary": "The Cambridge Climate Committee is meeting to review the Office of Sustainability's FY 2027 Work Plan, including its scope, goals, criteria, and draft comments. The committee will also set up a sub-committee to onboard new members and hear public comment. Future topics include the FY26 Net Zero Action Plan review and meetings with the City Manager.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/18082",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2463"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-26",
   "body": "Cambridge Social Housing Joint Task Force",
   "headline": "Cambridge Social Housing Task Force meets; agenda is procedural only",
   "summary": "The Cambridge Social Housing Joint Task Force is holding a regular meeting on August 26, 2026, at the Bayard Rustin Conference Room. The agenda contains no substantive items—only meeting logistics, virtual access instructions, and a note that there will be no public comment. The meeting is expected to adjourn without discussion of specific proposals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17881",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2444"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-27",
   "body": "Affordable Housing Trust Meeting",
   "headline": "Affordable Housing Trust to hold regular meeting on August 27, 2026",
   "summary": "The Affordable Housing Trust Board will hold its monthly meeting in person and via Zoom. The agenda and materials will be posted on the trust's webpage. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed in the provided text.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17999",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2397"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-27",
   "body": "August Pedestrian Committee Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2471"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-31",
   "body": "Community Preservation Act Committee Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Community Preservation Act Committee to vote on project funding and allocations",
   "summary": "The committee will review project requests and FY27 finances. Members are scheduled to vote on allocation percentages and specific projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17386",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2422"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-10",
   "body": "Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities Meeting",
   "headline": "Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities meeting scheduled for Sept 10, 2026",
   "summary": "The agenda for this meeting is currently procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion items or decisions have been listed.",
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2402"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-14",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Cambridge City Council Regular Meeting",
   "summary": "The agenda for this meeting is procedural boilerplate and contains no specific items for decision or discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17334",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2423"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-15",
   "body": "Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2364"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-16",
   "body": "Joint Housing and Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee Meeting",
   "headline": "Joint committee continues hearing on 2025 Multifamily Zoning Amendments",
   "summary": "The Housing/Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committees are continuing a joint public hearing from June 25, 2026, on the 2025 Multifamily Zoning Amendments. They will consider potential modifications and review Policy Order 2026-123, which requests a feasibility analysis of proposed amendments to the Multifamily Zoning Ordinance. No public comment will be taken at this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17523",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2430"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-17",
   "body": "Department of Public Works testing meeting",
   "headline": "DPW testing meeting, no decisions expected",
   "summary": "This is a testing meeting of the Cambridge Department of Public Works, with no substantive agenda items listed. It is procedural only.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/18026",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2456"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-21",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting-CANCELLED",
   "headline": "Cambridge City Council meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "This regular City Council meeting scheduled for September 21, 2026, has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17911",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2445"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-28",
   "body": "City Council Public Hearing - Property Tax Rate Classification",
   "headline": "City Council to set FY2027 property tax rates, residential exemption",
   "summary": "The Cambridge City Council is holding a public hearing to review and vote on proposed property tax rates and classifications for Fiscal Year 2027, as recommended by the City Manager and Board of Assessors. The votes will set tax rates for residential and commercial/industrial properties and decide on the residential exemption. Residents can comment in person or via Zoom.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17959",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2449"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-28",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Cambridge City Council regular meeting, agenda not yet detailed",
   "summary": "This is the agenda for the Cambridge City Council regular meeting on September 28, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Sullivan Chamber. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17926",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2446"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-10-05",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Cambridge City Council regular meeting, agenda not yet detailed",
   "summary": "This is the agenda for the Cambridge City Council regular meeting on October 5, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Sullivan Chamber. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17969",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2451"
  }
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "The Ordinance Committee",
   "headline": "Public hearing on amendments to Short-Term Rental Ordinance",
   "summary": "The Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on a zoning petition to amend the Short-Term Rental Ordinance. Proposed changes include clarifying language, new registration requirements, time restrictions, and enhanced enforcement. The City Manager also transmitted an awaiting report on updates to the ordinance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/18097",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2372"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Board of Assessors ",
   "headline": "Cambridge Board of Assessors meets; no abatement reports, executive session planned",
   "summary": "The Board of Assessors is holding a routine public meeting with no abatement or exemption reports to approve. The board will review minutes from the prior meeting and then enter an executive session to discuss residential and personal exemptions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17944",
   "minutes_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17899",
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2443"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Harvard Square Advisory Committee (HSAC) Meeting",
   "headline": "HSAC reviews 7th Street Burger special permit for 37 Brattle Street",
   "summary": "The Harvard Square Advisory Committee will review a special permit application for a 7th Street Burger fast-food restaurant at 37 Brattle Street and prepare a recommendation for the Board of Zoning Appeal. The meeting also includes committee member updates and adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/18091",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2434"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Board of Election Commissioners",
   "headline": "Election board to review 2026 election prep and early voting plans",
   "summary": "The Board of Election Commissioners is meeting to discuss preparations for the 2026 election, including updates from the Executive and Assistant Directors. They will review minutes from the previous meeting, hear public comment, and address old and new business items such as vote-by-mail updates, in-person early voting, advance processing, and election morning deliveries.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/18072",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2455"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "American Freedmen Commission Community Outreach Subcommittee Meeting",
   "headline": "Subcommittee reviews Juneteenth, Black History Month plans and outreach strategy",
   "summary": "The Community Outreach Subcommittee of the American Freedmen Commission is meeting to review status updates, including the City Solicitor's review timeline for the American Freedmen definition and the community comment web form. They will discuss Juneteenth and Black History Month 2027 initiatives, strategic outreach priorities for FY27, and a brochure revision. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented, with no votes or decisions listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17856",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2440"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "Board of Assessors Meeting",
   "headline": "Cambridge Board of Assessors to review exemptions in executive session",
   "summary": "The Board of Assessors is meeting to review and approve minutes from August 5, 2026, and to note that there are no abatement or exemption reports for this cycle. The board will also hold an executive session to review residential and personal exemptions as allowed by state law. No public comment is solicited during general business.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17787",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2435"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "CSO Control & Stormwater Management Advisory Committee Kick-off Meeting",
   "headline": "Cambridge holds kick-off meeting for CSO and Stormwater Advisory Committee",
   "summary": "The committee is meeting to establish its charter and expectations for how the group will operate. Members will review the history of combined sewer overflows (CSO) and stormwater in Cambridge and brainstorm a future workplan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17226",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2408"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Public Art Commission - Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Cambridge Public Arts Commission regular meeting, August 11, 2026",
   "summary": "This is a regular meeting of the Cambridge Public Arts Commission. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17733",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2395"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Conservation Commission August 10, 2026",
   "headline": "Public hearing on residential redevelopment in floodplain at 3-4 Seagrave Rd.",
   "summary": "The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for residential redevelopment in the floodplain at 3-4 Seagrave Rd. (DEP File #123-330). The meeting also includes review of July 23 meeting minutes and a site visit report for Jerry’s Pond, plus scheduling the next meeting for August 24, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17683",
   "minutes_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17686",
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2436"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "CANCELED - August Transit Advisory Committee Meeting",
   "headline": "Cambridge Transit Advisory Committee meets August 6 to review transit plan updates",
   "summary": "The Cambridge Transit Advisory Committee will hold a hybrid meeting on August 6, 2026, to discuss updates to its endorsed implementation plan, consider a response to a Healthpeak Committee letter, and elect new leadership. The meeting also includes public comment periods and brief updates on city and state transit projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17452",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2412"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Cambridge Historical Commission Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Historical Commission to review three demolition requests",
   "summary": "The Cambridge Historical Commission will hold public hearings to consider the demolition of three historic structures. The body will review applications for houses built between 1844 and 1892.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17496",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2404"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Roundtable/Working Meeting City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council discusses AI use in city services, privacy, and legal compliance",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a roundtable/working meeting to discuss current and future use of artificial intelligence to improve city services, including comparative examples. The discussion will focus on ensuring AI aligns with city values, complies with legal and privacy requirements, and benefits employees and the public.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17562",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2429"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Cambridge Social Housing Joint Task Force Meeting",
   "headline": "Task force will discuss benefits, gaps, and design of a social housing program",
   "summary": "The Cambridge Social Housing Joint Task Force will meet to review existing housing programs and discuss how a new social housing initiative could address identified gaps. Members will examine the benefits and challenges of current programs and consider how a social‑housing program would differ. The agenda includes a Housing Department presentation and planning of next steps.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17502",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2374"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Board of Election Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board reviews 2026 election prep and vote-by-mail updates",
   "summary": "The Cambridge Board of Election Commissioners will hold a remote meeting to review minutes from its July 22 session, receive updates on the 2026 elections, and discuss election worker trainings. Commissioners will also hear reports on financial interests and address checks, and receive a State Primary vote-by-mail update.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17583",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2415"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Board to hold hearing on short-term rental amendments",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning petition from the Cambridge City Council to amend Section 4.60. The proposed changes focus on the registration, operation, and enforcement of short-term rentals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17380",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2363"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "No substantive agenda items provided",
   "summary": "The provided text is a notice for a regular City Council meeting on August 3, 2026. No specific topics, discussions, or actions are listed in the document.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17481",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2352"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Special Peace Commission Meeting: Meet Your Neighbor Month",
   "headline": "Peace Commission discusses Meet Your Neighbor Month 2026",
   "summary": "The Peace Commission is meeting to discuss the approach and community engagement for Meet Your Neighbor Month 2026. The body will review coordination between the commission, city departments, and the community.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17274",
   "minutes_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17532",
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2411"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Appeal",
   "headline": "Board to consider variance for new construction at 162 Otis Street",
   "summary": "The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a public hearing on two cases: a special permit for non-conforming curb cuts at 1 Corcoran Lane, and a variance for partial demolition and new construction at 162 Otis Street that would extend the building beyond allowed side setbacks. Both cases involve residential properties in the C-1 zone.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/16769",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2369"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Board of License Commissioners",
   "headline": "Cambridge License Commission to hear liquor license changes and disciplinary cases",
   "summary": "The Board of License Commissioners will review 13 public-testimony items including liquor license applications, disciplinary actions for alleged violations, and special noise variances. Administrative matters include consideration of meeting minutes and fines issued for prior violations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17100",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2407"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "City Clerk Preliminary Screening Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to screen applicants for City Clerk position",
   "summary": "The City Clerk Preliminary Screening Committee is meeting to review candidates for the City Clerk position. The committee will meet in executive session to avoid deterring qualified applicants.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17084",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2405"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Commercial Parking Control Committee Public Meeting ",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss new commercial parking permit terms",
   "summary": "The Cambridge Commercial Parking Control Committee will meet on July 28, 2026 to discuss the interpretation of code section 10.16.60b subsection 3 and new terms and conditions for commercial parking permits. No final votes are scheduled; the items are for discussion only.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/16802",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2368"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "City Council Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to discuss violence prevention recommendations report",
   "summary": "The City Council is holding a special meeting to receive updates on and discuss the City of Cambridge's current, planned, and recommended public safety and violence prevention work. The agenda includes a communication from City Manager Yi-An Huang transmitting a Violence Prevention Recommendations Report from the Community Safety Department.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/16982",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2371"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "LGBTQ+ Commission Monthly Meeting",
   "headline": "LGBTQ+ Commission discusses Fair Housing Ordinance definition update",
   "summary": "The Commission is reviewing updates to the Gender Inclusion Ordinance and a proposed definition of sexual orientation for the Fair Housing Ordinance. Members are also coordinating upcoming community events and working group reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/16910",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2379"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Affordable Housing Trust and Community Preservation Committee Joint Meeting",
   "headline": "Affordable Housing Trust to discuss rehab funding for Inman Square Apartments",
   "summary": "The Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust and Community Preservation Committee will meet to review minutes and discuss the use of Community Preservation Act funds. The body will consider a request for $4,244,897 to assist with the rehabilitation of Inman Square Apartments and CAST I & II.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17010",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2391"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "The Ordinance Committee",
   "headline": "Zoning petition to cut project review threshold to 20k sq ft for Res C-1",
   "summary": "The Ordinance Committee holds a public hearing on a zoning petition by Douglas P. Brown. The petition proposes changes to height, setback, parking, and open space requirements for Residence C-1 districts, including the Affordable Housing Overlay. It also seeks to lower the Project Review Special Permit threshold from 75,000 to 20,000 square feet for residential uses in these districts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/16952",
   "minutes_url": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/17631",
   "source": "https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2349"
  }
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}