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Economic Development Committee

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Cambridge startup roundtable urges rent relief, faster permits to keep innovation hub competitive

CAMBRIDGE -- June 9, 2026, Cambridge's Economic Development Committee hears alarm bells over startup ecosystem erosion. The Economic Development and University Relations Committee held a roundtable June 9 with leaders of the city's major innovation infrastructure, including LabCentral CEO Maggie Berthon, The Engine CEO Emily Knight, CIC

Wayland EDC advances Route 20 cleanup letter and awaits Raytheon playground decision

WAYLAND -- May 11, 2026, Wayland EDC moves on Route 20 cleanup letter as Raytheon stalls town green playground. The Economic Development Committee on Tuesday agreed Chair Rebecca M. Stanizzi and member Katie Noble Harris would draft a letter to Route 20 property owners urging frontage cleanup ahead of a curb-

Wayland EDC sends Planning Board MBTA zoning density-bonus amendment

WAYLAND -- April 10, 2026, Wayland EDC unanimously forwards MBTA zoning bonus amendment to Planning Board ahead of Town Meeting. The 6-0 vote on Article OO would let developers reach 32 units per acre and 56 feet, up from 20 units and 35 feet, if they set buildings 80 feet

Boxborough panel recommends parking cuts, tables plastic ban

Boxborough Economic Development Committee backs parking cuts, stalls on plastic ban.

EDC and Planning Board split on Route 20 West height and setback rules

WAYLAND -- April 8, 2026, Wayland EDC and Planning Board fail to agree on Route 20 West height amendment. A joint meeting Tuesday on proposed Article OO, which would raise the Route 20 West MBTA overlay to 58 feet and 32 units per acre, up from 35 feet and 20 units