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The Public Arts Commission began the process last year of developing a plan that aligns with the city s master plan. The vision sees public art as part of the community s identity as an arts destination and center for creativity in terms of culture, community, economy and design. The commission recently completed a section prioritizing placement of public art and is seeking feedback from the community. The draft can be found on the city s website. Last week, the commission members agreed that the city s gateways, connection and gathering areas would be the prime locations for future public art projects. The goal of the placemaking priorities in this review is really to confirm the places that we ve identified for potential public art in the future . best serve our commission s vision, said Chairwoman Anna Farrington. There are currently no projects or proposals on the table that would be appropriate for these locations, however, the intent of incor
City Councilor Benjamin Lamb announced via Facebook on Monday that he would not be seeking a fifth term this fall. This is a decision long in the making and due to a number of factors, but the reason I am announcing now, relatively early by most standards, is specifically because I want to help others who, for their first time, may be seeking to run for City Council, he wrote. The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts graduate was first elected in 2013, part of the wave of younger candidates who began populating the council nearly a decade ago. Lamb has consistently placed among the top vote-getters during his runs for office.