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  City of Cambridge Announces Increased Investment and Launch of 10th Participatory Budgeting Process

  Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process that empowers community members to help decide how to spend part of a public budget. The City will allocate a record-high $2 million for this year’s process, which doubles the previous budget of $1 million. The PB outreach team will be collecting ideas from the Cambridge community through direct outreach in public spaces and at public events Sept. 11-Oct. 9, 2023.

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  Cambridge Science Festival Sept. 25-Oct. 1 Showcases Leading Edge in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). Join Us for Carnival, Family Friendly Science Extravaganza Oct. 1.

  This multifaceted, multicultural event makes science accessible, interactive and fun, highlighting the impact of STEAM in all our lives.

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  Sept. 24-27: Overnight Firehouse Equipment Transport Road Closures, Traffic and Noise Impacts

  Four large trucks transporting materials and equipment needed for the construction of the temporary Station 10 Firehouse will move slowly through Riverside and Mid-Cambridge overnight between September 24 and September 27.

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  Free COVID-19 Rapid Tests from the Federal Government

  Beginning Monday, September 25, every U.S. household can place an order to receive four free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home by mail. To order tests, visit covidtests.gov. Cambridge residents can also pick up free rapid tests from the Cambridge Public Health Department at 119 Windsor Street while supplies last.

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  Cambridge Announces Opening of New Triangle Park in East Cambridge; Celebration to Be Held Sept. 27

  The City of Cambridge has announced the opening of the new Triangle Park in East Cambridge, located on Binney Street between First Street and Edwin H. Land Boulevard.

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  Volunteers Sought to Serve on the Human Rights Commission. Application Deadline 10-23-23.

  CHRC, which was established in 1984, is dedicated to upholding and safeguarding the fundamental human rights of residents and visitors to the city. CHRC works to eradicate discrimination through an investigative process, proactive community outreach, and collaborations with City and community partners.

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  Member Sought to Fill Vacancy on Cambridge Water Board. Application Deadline 10-23-23.

  The Cambridge Water Board is a five-member board appointed by the City Manager that acts in an advisory role to the Managing Director of the Cambridge Water Department. Members typically assist in developing, modifying, and approving policy related to Water Department owned land and land use.