Welcome to East Cambridge!
Living in East Cambridge or thinking of moving here? Want to know what's happening in the neighborhood? Want your voice to be heard? Join our team!
ECPT Our Mission
The East Cambridge Planning Team is an independently incorporated neighborhood association. We work to enhance the quality of life and the environment in East Cambridge. ECPT advocates for the community on issues concerning urban planning, commercial and residential development, preserving and creating green and open space, city policy, community safety, and access to resources and services that benefit residents. We strive to build a strong and lively community by supporting neighbors, local businesses and cultural and social service organizations. We collaborate with local partners to host informational forums and family friendly events. ECPT meetings are open to everyone, although only residents of East Cambridge may vote.
Our Values
ECPT is dedicated to nurturing the human and friendly interactions that make neighborhoods special, and to honoring the cultural and social diversity of East Cambridge. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, respectful, multicultural organization. We are always open and welcoming to new members.
Upcoming ECPT Meetings:
There are no ECPT meetings for the months of July and August. Please check here for other important community meetings.
Happy Summer!
Check out this Green Line Flyer!
Current Affairs:
!IMPORTANT! THERE IS A MEETING ON JULY 8th AT THE SULLIVAN CHAMBER IN CITY HALL. THE CITY WANTS TO CHANGE THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW LARGE BILLBOARD TYPE SIGNS ON TOP OF BUILDINGS IN KENDALL SQUARE. PLEASE ATTEND AND PREPARE TO GIVE FEEDBACK ON THIS ISSUE!
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Board of the City of Cambridge will hold a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Preliminary Determination public hearing on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 7:20 P.M., and a PUD Final Development Proposal public hearing on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 7:20 p.m. at the City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, Second Floor Meeting Room, Cambridge, Massachusetts on an application (#231A) by Bent Street Land Company, LLC, to develop a project of mixed uses (residential, office/R&D and street level retail) on three neighboring blocks (159 First Street, 65 Bent Street and 29 Charles Street) in the PUD-4B District. The application is for a Planned Unit Development 4B Special Permit (Section 13.50) for a five story residential building with 108 dwelling units and ground floor retail and parking; an office/R&D building of approximately 114,076 square feet, and the redevelopment of an open parking lot for 8 townhouse units. The applicant also requests a special permit to reduce the number of parking spaces provided for the residential component of the development from the required one space per dwelling unit as allowed in Section 6.35.1- Reduction of Required Parking. This project was granted a Planned Unit Development special permit on May 7, 2008, which has expired and is the same project approved by the Planning Board in Case No 231. The Project Review Special Permit for this proposal was renewed on April 20, 2010, and is still in effect. The Planned Unit Development process is outlined in Section 12.000 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance.
Copies of this petition are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts and at the Community Development Department, 344 Broadway. Questions concerning the petition may be addressed to Liza Paden at 617 349 4647 TTY 617-349-4621, email lpaden@cambridgema.gov
Sustainable Transportation: A Challenge for 21st Century, will be shown on CCTV over the next few weeks.
07/04/10 3:00 PM CH 10
07/06/10 2:00 PM CH 10
07/10/10 8:30 AM CH 10
07/13/10 10:00 AM CH 10
07/25/10 10:00 PM CH 10
07/27/10 4:17 PM CH 10
Greenline Extension / Lechmere Square
Lechmere Working Group Presentation
Please check www.greenlineextension.org for calendar of meeting dates and project information.
Also check out STEP's website.
Gathering Places
Food, Drink, Dinning
Atwood's - The best sliders in Cambridge. Bar food or Light fare. Pleasant atmosphere.
Hungry Mother, Cardinal Medeiros Ave. - Good food and drinks. They have a special with the Kendall Cinema, $2 off tickets and they pick up while you eat.
The Helmund - Fine Afghani Cuisine. Located on First Street, just past Best Buy.
EVOO, Third St. - Fried oysters with a light batter. A duck salad that is a must.
East Side Grille and Bar - Great italian dinning with a modern "Cheers" atmosphere. Your favorite neighborhood bar!
Za, Third St. - If you love pizza, you'll love Za. A pizza and a salad feed two hungry ladies at lunch.
Tupelo, Cambridge St. - Gumbo is one of their best dishes. Fried oysters are good too!
Useful Information:
CCTV Neighbor Media Program
CCTV is looking for neighborhood activists to join their neighbor media program. Check out the neighbor media blog.
Charles River Skatepark
A great place for athletes and parents. Help make this world-class skatepark happen. Checks can be sent to the Charles River Conservancy , at 1 Education Street, Cambridge, MA 02141. Please write skatepark challenge on your check. You may also donate online at www.charlesriverskatepark.org.
The Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP)
Learn how to make use of federal income tax incentives for energy efficient products when making home improvements, such as insulation, storm windows, doors and roofing.
TIAP Energy Tax Incentives