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  City of Cambridge Announces Winning Projects for 11th Participatory Budgeting Cycle

  Seven projects in total were selected after a record number of ideas were submitted and more than 10,000 Cambridge residents age 12 and older voted how to spend $1 million on capital and operating projects to improve the community. In order of ranked votes, the following seven projects won $1,060,000 in fiscal year 2026 funding:
  
  1. Improve Parks with Shade Structures and Seating ($250,000)
  2. Build a Pollinator Garden in a City Park ($75,000)
  3. Funding for High School Clubs ($150,000)
  4. Slower Speeds for Safer Streets ($250,000)
  5. Mobile Center for Hard-to-Recycle Items ($75,000)
  6. Welcome Baby Boxes for New Parents ($60,000)
  7. Electric Vehicle Chargers ($200,000)

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  Cambridge Seeks Nominations for Outstanding City Employee Award and Brian Murphy Award for Leadership and Public Service

  The City Manager’s Outstanding City Employee Award is an opportunity to recognize our colleagues for their exceptional contributions to public service. The Brian Murphy Award for Leadership in the Workplace and Public Service is a distinguished recognition given to leaders who display extraordinary qualities in the workplace and dedication to community service.

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  Current Board Vacancies: American Freedmen Commission and Human Services Commission

  Serving on a board or commission can be a rewarding experience and an excellent way to contribute to the quality of life of the community in which you live or work. Are you ready to play a critical role in shaping Cambridge’s civic landscape? Apply today at Cambridgema.gov/Apply.

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  Cambridge Awarded What Works Cities Gold Certification for Exceptional Use of Data

  What Works Cities Certification represents the international standard of data excellence in city governance. Cambridge is the only New England city Certified at the Gold level in 2024, and one of two cities across the nation to achieve Gold level Certification three times (joining Washington, D.C.).

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  Cambridge Launches Grant Pilot for Nightlife and Entertainment Businesses

  Apply to the Cambridge Nightlife Industry and Thriving Entertainment Spaces (NITES) Grant! The Cambridge NITES grant is aimed at supporting the nightlife and entertainment industry in Cambridge by providing up to $5,000 awards for outdoor, nighttime events during the month of June.

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  Reminder to Apply for 2025 Cambridge Resident and Visitor Parking Permits

  Starting January 2, residents can apply or renew their Resident Parking Permits online and in-person.

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  Mini-Grants Available for Youth Wellness, Healthy Eating, and Physical Activity Projects

  The Cambridge Public Health Department’s Health Promotion Mini-Grant Program will award up to $20,000 in total funding to projects from community organizations, schools, businesses, garden and farm programs, and government agencies that serve Cambridge.

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  Citywide Urban Design Guidelines Open House and Exhibition

  Coming soon, the Community Development Department is excited to present draft citywide urban design guidelines for Cambridge. Join us in March and April for an open house and exhibition to review the draft guidelines and provide feedback.

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  Complete and Return Your 2025 Annual City Census

  Be counted! Return your Census!