Marc Levy Gold Star Mothers Memorial Park in East Cambridge has been closed since Sept. 10 for soil contamination concerns.

Park cleanup and rodent control are on the agenda for the Cambridge City Council’s Monday meeting ahead of the thanksgiving holiday. Here’s what to look for:

Gold Star Mothers Memorial Park: The city discusses plans to clean up and rebuild Gold Star Mothers Memorial Park in East Cambridge. The park has been closed for more than two months since a September soil test found chemical contamination during a construction project, including beneath a basketball court.

City manager Yi-An Huang has requested $1 million to support removal of contaminated soil and remake the park. Cleanup is expected to begin in 2026 or 2027, pending review and approval by state and

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