Marc Levy The Ben & Jerry’s draws a line in Porter Square, Cambridge, on thee Free Ice Cream Day of April 3, 2023.

The Cambridge City Council addresses a Linear Park Path closing and plans for a Business Improvement District in Porter Square, among other matters, at its meeting Monday . Here’s what to watch for.

Linear Park closing: On the same day the Linear Path is scheduled to close for renovations, the council begins addressing concerns about safe alternate routes.

The path, which has a contract for renovations lasting up to 14 months, is used by about 1,500 people daily. While the city has identified alternative routes nearby, including on Clifton Street, Whittemore Avenue, Dudley Street, Shea Road, Harvey Street and Cameron Avenue, residents worry about safety and the incre

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