[mrg-announce] Cambridge CPA hearing

[Yarden]

There will be a hearing to determine the proportion of CPA funds to go 
to 'affordable housing.'
I will be attending and identifying myself as Cambridge Green-Rainbow 
to am interested public, concerned about maintaining the existing 
proportion of 10% historic preservation, 10% open space, and 80% 
housing.  EFZ has asked for support.  Local 40, will be in speaking in 
favor, because it represents jobs for their members.  'Non-profit' 
developers will be speaking in favor. Special interest groups, serviced 
by Councillor Decker, and other special service Councillors will be 
supportive.  This is a very good opportunity for GRP members to speak 
about the political necessity of allowing people to be housed in the 
communities where they earn their livelihood, and the ecological 
benefits.  instead of saying "me too."
Peace,
Elie Yarden
Cambridge


Community Preservation Act Public Meeting
The Community Preservation Act Committee will hold a public meeting to 
discuss allocation of Community Preservation Act Funds for FY08 and to 
take public comment.  These funds may be allocated to affordable 
housing, open space and historic preservation. 
Date:
Wednesday, August 22   6:00 PM
Location:
City Hall, Sullivan Chamber, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
Contact:
Nancy Schlacter
 nschlacter at cambridgema.gov