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Fat-Free Sewers: How to Prevent Fats, Oils, and Grease from Damaging Your Home

As new cases in Cambridge ticked upward, public health and city officials were especially concerned about COVID-19 transmission in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, given that older adults are at greater risk from disease and death due to COVID-19. The Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD) seized an opportunity to provide early intervention and support.

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New to Medicare is a workshop presented by a Minuteman Senior Services state-certified Medicare benefits counselor. This program is aimed at people who are turning 65 or leaving an employer group health plan due to retirement. Topics include Medicare benefits and coverage gaps, when to apply for Medicare, how to apply for Medicare, health insurance plans that work with Medicare, understanding premiums, deductibles and maximum out of pocket costs, and choosing the right supplement plan. It also covers special considerations and the consequences of not enrolling at the right time. This workshop will be led by Marion Severynse, a Cambridge resident and certified Medicare benefits counselor. Marion volunteers for Minuteman Senior Services SHINE program helping people with their Medicare related questions. This is a free service funded, in part, by the Administration for Community Living. Light lunch provided. Please call 617-349-4014 with any dietary restrictions by September 10. Registration helpful.

Prepare for the first day of school by making an accessory to hang from your backpack. Supplies and instructions will be provided. Tuesday, August 25 - Pom Poms and Tassels Thursday, August 27 - Gimp Zipper Pulls Recommended for children ages 6-12 and their caregivers.

Prepare for the first day of school by making an accessory to hang from your backpack. Supplies and instructions will be provided. Tuesday, August 25 - Pom Poms and Tassels Thursday, August 27 - Gimp Zipper Pulls Recommended for children ages 6-12 and their caregivers.

The Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Initiative (DGBVPI) engages and mobilizes Cambridge’s communities, agencies, and City departments to change attitudes, behaviors, policies, and practices to prevent and bring attention to domestic and gender-based violence.

Cambridge seeks to build a community where equity is the foundation and inclusion is represented in our intentional actions.

Beginning July 20, 2026, residents who wish to schedule a mattress or box spring collection through UTEC will pay a portion of the collection and recycling cost, while the City will continue to subsidize the remainder.

The deadline to apply for the next Civil Service exam to become a Cambridge Police Officer has been announced. The deadline to apply for the exam is January 16, 2024. Late applications, which would result in an additional $50 fee, will be accepted until January 30, 2024. The written examination is scheduled to take place between March 16, 2024 – March 30, 2024.