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  City Announces Civic Assembly Members Following October 5 Lottery Selection

  The City of Cambridge has selected 40 residents to serve on the City’s first-ever Civic Assembly following a public lottery held on October 5. The selected panel includes residents across a balanced mix of gender, age, neighborhood, race and ethnicity, housing status, education levels, and experience with gun violence.

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  Apply to the Cambridge Preschool Program for Enrollment in the 2027-2028 School Year!

  The Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP) is a publicly-funded program that provides free, high-quality preschool for Cambridge 4-year-olds and some 3-year-olds for a school-day, school-year placement. There are additional costs for full-day, full-year (including summer) programs for some families. Cambridge children who will turn 3 or 4 years old by August 31, 2027 are eligible to apply.

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  City of Cambridge Launches New Housing Development Dashboard

  The City of Cambridge is pleased to announce the launch of a new Housing Development Dashboard, an interactive, public-facing tool designed to provide accurate, comprehensive, and up‑to‑date information on housing development across the city.

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  135 Sherman St. Multi-Use Facility Virtual Community Meeting Wednesday, October 21

  The City of Cambridge invites you to attend a virtual community meeting on Wednesday, October 21, from 6-8 p.m., to hear updates about the City-owned space at 135 Sherman St.

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  Cambridge Resident Parking Permit Fee to Increase from $25 to $75; Fee Waiver Available for Those Eligible

  Beginning with the 2027 permit season, the standard annual Resident Parking Permit (RPP) fee will increase from $25 to $75, one of several changes residents will see this season after a 2026 Cambridge City Council policy order.

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  Significant Drought Conditions & Water Use Restrictions In Effect in Cambridge

  Cambridge and the Northeast Region have recently been elevated from a Level 1 – Mild Drought to a Level 2 – Significant Drought.

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  Cambridge Seeking Community Members for New Commission Vacancies

  The City of Cambridge is currently seeking to fill vacancies on the Commission for Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board and Planning Board.

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  City of Cambridge Responds to Federal Changes Affecting SNAP and MassHealth Benefits

  The City of Cambridge is preparing to launch a major, coordinated response to rapidly evolving federal changes affecting SNAP and MassHealth benefits.

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  New Lane Assignments on Vassar Street at Main Street

  Beginning next week (week of October 19th), drivers traveling northbound on Vassar Street must turn right onto Main Street from the right lane or continue north onto Galileo Galilei Way from the left lane.