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Council approves contested Alpine Street curb cut despite neighbor opposition
Summary
The council approved a driveway curb-cut application for a property on Alpine Street after divided public comment and two councilors recording present votes; the motion passed with five ayes, two nays and two members present.
The Cambridge City Council voted to approve a curb-cut application for a property on Alpine Street despite several immediate neighbors objecting to the change and asking the council to preserve the street’s existing character.
Why it matters: Curb-cut approvals convert public street space to private driveway access and have a direct effect on on-street parking, sidewalk continuity and neighborhood character. Because many permitting steps for property changes do not formally collect neighborhood consent, the council…
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