Funding
Information about the grants and loans available to small businesses
CPL Nature Club: Medicinal Plant Walk at Alewife Reservation (O'Neill)
Join clinical herbalist Mo Katz-Christy for a walk around the Alewife Reservation to learn about the medicine, botany and magic of medicinal herbs. We will discuss medicinal plants in Cambridge and their specific indications and properties. Bring a notebook as we delight in the bounty of our neighborhood!
Registration is required.
We will meet at the seating area on the bike path near the Alewife Brook Pathway and DCR Wetland Boardwalk: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CC32nJqG1Xk3b5zDA. It is a 6 minute walk from Alewife MBTA station, accessible by bus or by the Red Line. There is no parking available on-site. Parking is available at Alewife MBTA station, the Alewife Reservation lot on Acorn Drive or limited on-street parking on Cambridgepark Drive.
Hackney Fee Schedule
List of the annual fees associated with a Hackney License in the City of Cambridge.
Are You Bankable? *Postponed*
Do you need traditional lending support for your growing business? This workshop will introduce you to key terms to prepare and understand if your business is “bankable” to traditional banks or other financial programs.
Regional Pathways
Regional pathways -- i.e., off-road separated paths that serve cyclists, walkers, joggers, skaters, etc. -- are important faciities in Cambridge and the greater Boston region.
Senior Writing Class
Let’s get together to write, and to share the memories. This class meets the first Thursday of every month.
DHSP Afterschool Programs Lottery
Information about the Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) Afterschool Programs Lottery. Cambridge families use the Afterschool Lottery application to apply to Childcare Afterschool Programs, Community Schools, King Open Extended Day, and Cambridge Youth Programs.
Start a Career as an Early Childhood Teacher
The Early Childhood Education Career Training Program is recruiting participants for its 2026-2027 cycle. This free program provides training and job experience for people who want to start a career as an infant, toddler or preschool teacher. The program runs from October 2026 to June 2027.