On August 8, 2023, citizens and elected officials came together and named a new street being built at Cambridge Harbor. The new street will be named Watermen Way.
Angie Hengst, one of the CWDI Board Members who attended the event commented that “CWDI is extremely pleased with the new street’s name and its much-deserved nod to the hardworking people who have helped define and shape this community.”
“It was a fun event that produced a great outcome.” says Matt Leonard, CWDI’s Executive Director. “Including suggestions from those who voted for the new name that watermen are best honored using Watermen with an “e” instead of an “a” as presented. We have done that.”
The Street Naming event included ice cream for the public served by Scottish Highland Creamery, Cambridge Harbor ballcap giveaways, and most importantly
the opportunity for the community to make the final naming decision and know the results immediately. People
cast votes for three options, which were: Waterman Way, Sailwinds Plaza, and Harbor Way. Waterman Way was the clear winner.
Along with Cambridge citizens, the event was attended by local and state leaders, including State Senator Johnny Mautz, State Delegate Tom Hutchinson, County Council President Lenny Pfeffer, County Council Vice President Mike Detmer, City Council Ward 5
Cambridge Harbor is being planned as a highly activated waterfront district to include public spaces, amenities, and events focused on promoting the City of Cambridge and Dorchester County’s multi-faceted history, heritage, and culture while creating a unique destination for tourism.
For more information about CWDI or Cambridge Harbor, please visit the website at www.cambridgeharbor.org, by scanning the QR code to the right, or contact Matt Leonard at [email protected]; (434) 579-0374.
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