Environment – Page 42 – Will Brownsberger

City of Cambridge calls for officials to seek uplands funding- video showing also

http://www.wickedlocal.com/cambridge/news/x1841754107/Cambridge-City-Council-wants-cities-to-purchase-Belmont-Uplands#axzz1Ot7Kd0RA ‘Flood Plain Forest and Floodway Development Forum VIDEO TO SHOW IN CAMBRIDGE IN JUNE. Your program is scheduled to run on our channels according to the times below. Please note that these times are subject to change: Wed, 6/15/2011 8:00 AM, Channel 10 Sun, 6/19/2011 3:00 PM, Channel 10 Mon, 6/20/2011 7:00 AM, Channel …

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Silver Maple Forest, Next Steps

As the developer approaches completion of the permitting process, the state is unable to help acquire the property. Next steps in an acquisition will need to be initiated by the surrounding communities.

Walkway Near Alewife

Will, Do you know anything about the wooden walkway on the footpath next to the Alewife Brook? It is next to Cross St near the Parkway. It has been sitting there unfinished for a while. It only needs about 6 feet; does someone need to light a fire under someone to get it done? It …

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Becoming a green builder

This is a set of thoughts for builders seeking to become more green oriented. The thoughts may also be helpful for homeowners thinking about green projects.

Appraisal of Belmont Uplands Property

At $13.5 million, the appraisal comes in slightly above the assessed value of the property for tax purposes as of January 1, 2010. It confirms that the developer has chosen the most profitable strategy and roughly confirms the town’s valuation of the property based on that strategy.

McCrehan Pool Supervisor Job Opening

I wanted to pass on this summer job opening — this pool is a very important summer recreational asset for North Cambridge and the supervisor can make a big difference in the experience that people have there.