John Hawkinson
@johnhawkinson.bsky.social
Cambridge, MA freelance reporter, usually for @CambridgeDay.
MIT; public recs; data; legal news
Lately: immigration.
[email protected]
617.797.0250
MIT; public recs; data; legal news
Lately: immigration.
[email protected]
617.797.0250
The Agenda for the Dec. 3 meeting of the #cambma Election Commission (via zoom) just posted. If you didn't know better, you might not know there was anything out of the ordinary:
November 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The Agenda for the Dec. 3 meeting of the #cambma Election Commission (via zoom) just posted. If you didn't know better, you might not know there was anything out of the ordinary:
As to lead,
bsky.app/profile/john...
I asked Nardone and got a response from Sam Lipson:
“This means that is would be very difficult and highly unlikely for a kid to be exposed to enough soil that results in uptake (primarily through ingestion) to cause any measurable risk to that kid.“
bsky.app/profile/john...
I asked Nardone and got a response from Sam Lipson:
“This means that is would be very difficult and highly unlikely for a kid to be exposed to enough soil that results in uptake (primarily through ingestion) to cause any measurable risk to that kid.“
November 25, 2025 at 1:27 AM
PFT wants feedback on the Manager's self-evaluation by Nov. 30 for the meeting apparently he'll be running about that.
Meeting adjourned 8:25:07 p.m.
Goodnight.
Meeting adjourned 8:25:07 p.m.
Goodnight.
November 25, 2025 at 1:25 AM
PFT wants feedback on the Manager's self-evaluation by Nov. 30 for the meeting apparently he'll be running about that.
Meeting adjourned 8:25:07 p.m.
Goodnight.
Meeting adjourned 8:25:07 p.m.
Goodnight.
late resolutions...
November 25, 2025 at 1:24 AM
late resolutions...
The problem with making a web page like this one is you really ought to update it…
November 25, 2025 at 1:22 AM
The problem with making a web page like this one is you really ought to update it…
We're on to the late resolutions…
November 25, 2025 at 1:21 AM
We're on to the late resolutions…
As to lead,
bsky.app/profile/john...
I asked Nardone and got a response from Sam Lipson:
“This means that is would be very difficult and highly unlikely for a kid to be exposed to enough soil that results in uptake (primarily through ingestion) to cause any measurable risk to that kid.“
bsky.app/profile/john...
I asked Nardone and got a response from Sam Lipson:
“This means that is would be very difficult and highly unlikely for a kid to be exposed to enough soil that results in uptake (primarily through ingestion) to cause any measurable risk to that kid.“
November 25, 2025 at 1:19 AM
The 1 regular policy order cancelling te Dec. 1 meeting «it does not say why! grr! » is adopted.
We're steamrolling through to the finish line.
We're steamrolling through to the finish line.
November 25, 2025 at 1:18 AM
The 1 regular policy order cancelling te Dec. 1 meeting «it does not say why! grr! » is adopted.
We're steamrolling through to the finish line.
We're steamrolling through to the finish line.
As to lead,
bsky.app/profile/john...
I asked Nardone and got a response from Sam Lipson:
“This means that is would be very difficult and highly unlikely for a kid to be exposed to enough soil that results in uptake (primarily through ingestion) to cause any measurable risk to that kid.“
bsky.app/profile/john...
I asked Nardone and got a response from Sam Lipson:
“This means that is would be very difficult and highly unlikely for a kid to be exposed to enough soil that results in uptake (primarily through ingestion) to cause any measurable risk to that kid.“
November 25, 2025 at 1:17 AM
As to lead,
bsky.app/profile/john...
I asked Nardone and got a response from Sam Lipson:
“This means that is would be very difficult and highly unlikely for a kid to be exposed to enough soil that results in uptake (primarily through ingestion) to cause any measurable risk to that kid.“
bsky.app/profile/john...
I asked Nardone and got a response from Sam Lipson:
“This means that is would be very difficult and highly unlikely for a kid to be exposed to enough soil that results in uptake (primarily through ingestion) to cause any measurable risk to that kid.“
DEI postmortem order adopted 5-3-1:
BA (absent) MM y PN y SS y JSW y PFT no AW y CZ n EDS n
(I think I missed MM last time, oops.)
BA (absent) MM y PN y SS y JSW y PFT no AW y CZ n EDS n
(I think I missed MM last time, oops.)
November 25, 2025 at 1:16 AM
DEI postmortem order adopted 5-3-1:
BA (absent) MM y PN y SS y JSW y PFT no AW y CZ n EDS n
(I think I missed MM last time, oops.)
BA (absent) MM y PN y SS y JSW y PFT no AW y CZ n EDS n
(I think I missed MM last time, oops.)
EDS says she supports the intent but wants to be more forward-looking.
November 25, 2025 at 1:15 AM
EDS says she supports the intent but wants to be more forward-looking.
EDS notes that PO speaks to what happened but not going forward and suggests she'll work with the Vice Mayor (MM) and 1 other member.
CZ "want[s] to reiterate that I really have valued this conversation."
CZ "want[s] to reiterate that I really have valued this conversation."
November 25, 2025 at 1:14 AM
EDS notes that PO speaks to what happened but not going forward and suggests she'll work with the Vice Mayor (MM) and 1 other member.
CZ "want[s] to reiterate that I really have valued this conversation."
CZ "want[s] to reiterate that I really have valued this conversation."
On MM's amendment.
BA – PN y SS y JSW y PFT y AW y CZ y EDS y
8-0-1
The Clerk as to BA: "did he leave"?
BA – PN y SS y JSW y PFT y AW y CZ y EDS y
8-0-1
The Clerk as to BA: "did he leave"?
November 25, 2025 at 1:14 AM
On MM's amendment.
BA – PN y SS y JSW y PFT y AW y CZ y EDS y
8-0-1
The Clerk as to BA: "did he leave"?
BA – PN y SS y JSW y PFT y AW y CZ y EDS y
8-0-1
The Clerk as to BA: "did he leave"?
RC asks for "more clarity" on the question of union/non-union.
[ This suggests a certain lack of preparedness. ]
RC mentions "talking with union reps" and "impact bargaining sessions." "We haven't had to do that yet."
[ This seems to not address the question. ]
[ This suggests a certain lack of preparedness. ]
RC mentions "talking with union reps" and "impact bargaining sessions." "We haven't had to do that yet."
[ This seems to not address the question. ]
November 25, 2025 at 1:13 AM
RC asks for "more clarity" on the question of union/non-union.
[ This suggests a certain lack of preparedness. ]
RC mentions "talking with union reps" and "impact bargaining sessions." "We haven't had to do that yet."
[ This seems to not address the question. ]
[ This suggests a certain lack of preparedness. ]
RC mentions "talking with union reps" and "impact bargaining sessions." "We haven't had to do that yet."
[ This seems to not address the question. ]
DTB: re events, "we've already begun the work to learn about the plan for those that was laid out for those events."
A part of this is for all of us to work collaboratively.
A part of this is for all of us to work collaboratively.
November 25, 2025 at 1:11 AM
DTB: re events, "we've already begun the work to learn about the plan for those that was laid out for those events."
A part of this is for all of us to work collaboratively.
A part of this is for all of us to work collaboratively.
AW has 2 more Q's:
1) Union and non-union employees, how that works.
2) Morale of city employees…had too many calls, "am I safe? How could this be done?" Taken aback, 'cuz I'm like, "I don't know."
1) Union and non-union employees, how that works.
2) Morale of city employees…had too many calls, "am I safe? How could this be done?" Taken aback, 'cuz I'm like, "I don't know."
November 25, 2025 at 1:08 AM
AW has 2 more Q's:
1) Union and non-union employees, how that works.
2) Morale of city employees…had too many calls, "am I safe? How could this be done?" Taken aback, 'cuz I'm like, "I don't know."
1) Union and non-union employees, how that works.
2) Morale of city employees…had too many calls, "am I safe? How could this be done?" Taken aback, 'cuz I'm like, "I don't know."
YAH: …BUT we should be willing to review programs. I wish there as a cleaner way to say that, especially in this moment.
November 25, 2025 at 1:07 AM
YAH: …BUT we should be willing to review programs. I wish there as a cleaner way to say that, especially in this moment.
AW asks explicitly if there are more layoffs coming, a question many staff are wondering.
YAH: Acknowledge concern, think we've been clear we're not looking to meet budget concerns with layoffs. But heard willingness to review existing programs.
YES, we aren't working on additional layoffs.
BUT
YAH: Acknowledge concern, think we've been clear we're not looking to meet budget concerns with layoffs. But heard willingness to review existing programs.
YES, we aren't working on additional layoffs.
BUT
November 25, 2025 at 1:07 AM
AW asks explicitly if there are more layoffs coming, a question many staff are wondering.
YAH: Acknowledge concern, think we've been clear we're not looking to meet budget concerns with layoffs. But heard willingness to review existing programs.
YES, we aren't working on additional layoffs.
BUT
YAH: Acknowledge concern, think we've been clear we're not looking to meet budget concerns with layoffs. But heard willingness to review existing programs.
YES, we aren't working on additional layoffs.
BUT
AW asks if the executive directors filling the shoes of removed employees are being compensated at a higher rate.
EDS suggests she is yielding but AW makes clear that she is *NOT* yielding.
RC responds that yes, some are getting a promotional opportunity w/ commensurate compensation.
EDS suggests she is yielding but AW makes clear that she is *NOT* yielding.
RC responds that yes, some are getting a promotional opportunity w/ commensurate compensation.
November 25, 2025 at 1:05 AM
AW asks if the executive directors filling the shoes of removed employees are being compensated at a higher rate.
EDS suggests she is yielding but AW makes clear that she is *NOT* yielding.
RC responds that yes, some are getting a promotional opportunity w/ commensurate compensation.
EDS suggests she is yielding but AW makes clear that she is *NOT* yielding.
RC responds that yes, some are getting a promotional opportunity w/ commensurate compensation.
AW asks about Women's Commission events planned for next month.
November 25, 2025 at 1:02 AM
AW asks about Women's Commission events planned for next month.
BA asks the move to a vote, he has to leave in a few minutes.
(Looks like several councillors planned on this being a much shorter meeting.)
(Looks like several councillors planned on this being a much shorter meeting.)
November 25, 2025 at 1:01 AM
BA asks the move to a vote, he has to leave in a few minutes.
(Looks like several councillors planned on this being a much shorter meeting.)
(Looks like several councillors planned on this being a much shorter meeting.)
*were «subjunctive»
November 25, 2025 at 1:01 AM
*were «subjunctive»
PN also asks about the new Charter provision on requiring consultation with the Council on department reorganizations.
[ PN is confused, I think, the new Charter takes effect Jan. 1, 2026. ]
She suggests it might be more troubling if this was a rush to avoid the new Charter's requirements.
[ PN is confused, I think, the new Charter takes effect Jan. 1, 2026. ]
She suggests it might be more troubling if this was a rush to avoid the new Charter's requirements.
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
PN also asks about the new Charter provision on requiring consultation with the Council on department reorganizations.
[ PN is confused, I think, the new Charter takes effect Jan. 1, 2026. ]
She suggests it might be more troubling if this was a rush to avoid the new Charter's requirements.
[ PN is confused, I think, the new Charter takes effect Jan. 1, 2026. ]
She suggests it might be more troubling if this was a rush to avoid the new Charter's requirements.
PN: Who is the "we" that decided this? YAH said to me that the "strategy team" wasn't involved. Council was not involved.
She takes issue with the idea that this is the best way to handle this transition. In her experience, "hey, there may be another role for you in the city, let's talk about this"
She takes issue with the idea that this is the best way to handle this transition. In her experience, "hey, there may be another role for you in the city, let's talk about this"
November 25, 2025 at 12:59 AM
PN: Who is the "we" that decided this? YAH said to me that the "strategy team" wasn't involved. Council was not involved.
She takes issue with the idea that this is the best way to handle this transition. In her experience, "hey, there may be another role for you in the city, let's talk about this"
She takes issue with the idea that this is the best way to handle this transition. In her experience, "hey, there may be another role for you in the city, let's talk about this"
MM has an amendment asking how the [Women's?] Commission work will function under this reorganization:
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
MM has an amendment asking how the [Women's?] Commission work will function under this reorganization: