Massachusetts Names City of Cambridge a Climate Leader Community
Cambridge is proud to announce that it is one of just 19 Massachusetts communities to have achieved Climate Leader Community certification from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources. This certification recognizes how far the city has come in setting and meeting rigorous requirements to become carbon neutral by 2050.
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.
Collins Branch Book Club (Collins)
July selection: Lavender House by Lev AC Rosen.
Join us to discuss a selection of fiction and nonfiction titles for adults. Print copies are available to pick up at Collins Branch during library hours.
Earn My GED or HiSET
The Community Learning Center has a program that helps adulte learners improve their reading, writing, and math skills and prepare to earn their high school equivalency (GED or HiSET).
Two Former City of Cambridge Leaders Receive Fresh Pond Stewardship Award
The City of Cambridge recently presented the 2024 Fresh Pond Stewardship Award to two former City of Cambridge Leaders, retired Deputy City Manager Lisa Peterson and retired Managing Director of Cambridge Water Department Stephen “Sam” Corda. Both recipients were honored for their long-standing commitment to and love for Fresh Pond Reservation.
Cambridge Retirement Board Meeting
Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023 adopted by Massachusetts General Court and approved by the Governor, the Cambridge Retirement System is authorized to use remote participation at meetings of the Board.
Raymond Park
The City of Cambridge will renovate Raymond Park in Neighborhood Nine. The design and community engagement process will begin in early 2024, and construction is anticipated to begin in 2025.
Fourth of July Street Closures
There will be significant travel impacts this weekend in Boston and Cambridge due to the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular event.