2024-2025 Grant Recipients
Overall Cambridge Arts and the City are distributing more than $300,000 to 60 artists, cultural organizations and grant reviewers via grants and stipends this year through three funding opportunities offered by Cambridge Arts: Organizational Investment Grants, Art for Social Justice Grants, and Local Cultural Council Project Grants.
City of Cambridge Closures, Service and Event Information for Memorial Day Holiday Weekend
In observance of the Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 25, City of Cambridge offices, libraries, and senior centers will be closed and payments will not be required at City of Cambridge parking meters and parking meter pay stations.
The Department of Veterans Services (DVS) invites the public to attend three Memorial Day Weekend Observance Events: Grave Decoration Day, Observance for maritime military members lost due to maritime battles, and a Memorial Day Observance event.
Two Additional Men Charged for Their Roles in July 4th Fatal Shooting in Cambridge
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Cambridge Police Commissioner Pauline Wells have confirmed that Giovani Arroyo, 22 of Boston and Moises Pimentel, 23 of Boston, have been charged in connection with the murder of Xavier Bautista. Arroyo is charged with murder, carrying a firearm without a license and conspiracy to commit a crime. Pimentel is charged with murder, carrying a firearm without a license, conspiracy to commit a crime and evidence tampering.
Senior Center 30th Anniversary Party
The Cambridge Senior Center, located at 806 Massachusetts Ave., opened in October of 1995 and has been serving older adults for three decades. Join us at a party to celebrate!
March First Time Homebuyer Workshop
Pre-registration Required. The four-week workshop will cover a variety of topics including: an overview of the home buying process, credit & budgeting, obtaining a mortgage, legal issues, home inspections, and an introduction to Cambridge's financial assistance programs. Classes include a combination of presentations by Cambridge homebuyer counselors, local real estate brokers, home inspectors and loan officers. Participants are expected to attend all four classes and class begins promptly at 6:00pm.
May First-Time Homebuyer Workshop
Pre-registration Required. The four-week workshop will cover a variety of topics including: an overview of the home buying process, credit & budgeting, obtaining a mortgage, legal issues, home inspections, and an introduction to Cambridge's financial assistance programs. Classes include a combination of presentations by Cambridge homebuyer counselors, local real estate brokers, home inspectors and loan officers. Participants are expected to attend all four classes and class begins promptly at 6:00pm.
July First Time Homebuyer Workshop
Pre-registration Required. The four-week workshop will cover a variety of topics including: an overview of the home buying process, credit & budgeting, obtaining a mortgage, legal issues, home inspections, and an introduction to Cambridge's financial assistance programs. Classes include a combination of presentations by Cambridge homebuyer counselors, local real estate brokers, home inspectors and loan officers. Participants are expected to attend all four classes and class begins promptly at 6:00pm.
October First-Time Homebuyer Workshop
Pre-registration Required. The four-week workshop will cover a variety of topics including: an overview of the home buying process, credit & budgeting, obtaining a mortgage, legal issues, home inspections, and an introduction to Cambridge's financial assistance programs. Classes include a combination of presentations by Cambridge homebuyer counselors, local real estate brokers, home inspectors and loan officers. Participants are expected to attend all four classes and class begins promptly at 6:00pm.