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City of Cambridge asks Residents for Assistance in Supporting its Urban Forest During this Summer's Heat and Drought Conditions

The City of Cambridge is asking residents and local business for assistance in maintaining its healthy urban forest, which includes trees on streets, in parks, on private property, and campuses. Recent extreme heat and the current drought have significantly stressed many new and mature trees throughout the city. These trees provide essential shade, clean the air, and support a living ecosystem.
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How to Stay Cool During Extreme Heat

Hot weather and extreme heat can cause serious illness and can even be life-threatening.

As temperatures begin to climb, there are a number of reminders that can help all of us stay healthy and safe as we manage and prepare for hot weather and extreme heat.
Applications for the 2022 Municipal Firefighter Entrance Examination are now Available

The MA Civil Service Firefighter Entrance Exam is scheduled for October 2022.
Summer Fun for Everyone, including concerts, movies, park activities, water play, Public Spaces, Summer Reading, Summer Food Program and Teen Night Live

Enjoy a variety of events, activities, and food programs this summer in Cambridge
Apply to Cambridge Works, City’s Transitional Jobs Program

Program provides participants with job experience and support.
September 6, 2022 State Primary Voting Options

On June 22, 2022, “The VOTES Act” was signed into law. The VOTES Act makes several temporary election administration changes, which were instituted in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, permanent. Early voting is available to all voters for the State Primary, September 6. Early voting is available by mail and in person to all registered voters and no excuse is required.

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Regular Meeting of the School Committee
5:00 PM
Regular Meeting of the School Committee
CPL Crafts: Draw in the Park
6:00 PM
Have you ever sat in Joan Lorentz Park and admired the trees? In this outdoor drawing workshop, local artist and illustrator Julia Emiliani will provide instruction on illustrating plants and natural subject matter in the park. Julia will provide step by step instructions throughout the session, and attendees will learn basic drawing and observation skills, while exploring the expression of plants. Bring your blanket or chair; we will provide the drawing materials and a clipboard! If it rains, the workshop will be held on August 11. Registration is required.
Danehy Park Concert Series
6:00 PM
Enjoy free live music at this family-friendly outdoor music event.
Planning Board Meeting
6:30 PM
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting

Board of Assessors Public Meeting
10:00 AM
Board of Assessors Public Meeting
Bicycle Committee Meeting
5:30 PM
Regular Meeting of the Bicycle Committee.
Cambridge Housing Authority
5:30 PM
Cambridge Housing Authority
Election Commission
5:30 PM
Regular Meeting
Alewife Zoning Working Group - Meeting 2
6:00 PM
The second meeting of the Alewife Zoning Working Group. The group will review recommendations from the Alewife District Plan.
CPL PARK SOUNDS: Grace Givertz and Naomi Westwater
6:00 PM
Bring a blanket or a chair and join us outside of the Main Library in Joan Lorentz Park for Park Sounds! Grace Givertz is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter who performs using guitar, banjo, mandolin, and harmonica. Naomi Westwater (she/they) is a queer, Black-multiracial singer-songwriter. Naomi’s music weaves in and out of Americana music, flirting with jazz, soul, folk, and electropop. This program is supported by the Cambridge Public Library Foundation and is hosted in memory of Janet Axelrod.

Regular Meeting of the School Committee
5:00 PM
Regular Meeting of the School Committee
CPL Crafts: Draw in the Park
6:00 PM
Have you ever sat in Joan Lorentz Park and admired the trees? In this outdoor drawing workshop, local artist and illustrator Julia Emiliani will provide instruction on illustrating plants and natural subject matter in the park. Julia will provide step by step instructions throughout the session, and attendees will learn basic drawing and observation skills, while exploring the expression of plants. Bring your blanket or chair; we will provide the drawing materials and a clipboard! If it rains, the workshop will be held on August 11. Registration is required.
Danehy Park Concert Series
6:00 PM
Enjoy free live music at this family-friendly outdoor music event.
Planning Board Meeting
6:30 PM
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting

Board of Assessors Public Meeting
10:00 AM
Board of Assessors Public Meeting
Bicycle Committee Meeting
5:30 PM
Regular Meeting of the Bicycle Committee.
Cambridge Housing Authority
5:30 PM
Cambridge Housing Authority
Election Commission
5:30 PM
Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting of the School Committee
5:00 PM
Regular Meeting of the School Committee
CPL Crafts: Draw in the Park
6:00 PM
Have you ever sat in Joan Lorentz Park and admired the trees? In this outdoor drawing workshop, local artist and illustrator Julia Emiliani will provide instruction on illustrating plants and natural subject matter in the park. Julia will provide step by step instructions throughout the session, and attendees will learn basic drawing and observation skills, while exploring the expression of plants. Bring your blanket or chair; we will provide the drawing materials and a clipboard! If it rains, the workshop will be held on August 11. Registration is required.
Danehy Park Concert Series
6:00 PM
Enjoy free live music at this family-friendly outdoor music event.

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