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  Cambridge Preschool Program Application Opens on December 1. Learn More at a Virtual Meeting on October 12, 7-8 p.m.

  The Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP), also known as universal preschool, will provide free preschool to Cambridge 4-year-olds and some 3-year-olds beginning in the 2024-2025 school year. CPP will offer families a streamlined, single application process where they can apply to a variety of Cambridge-based preschool programs.
  
  Families can apply to CPP from December 1 – January 15.

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  Current Board Vacancies: Bicycle Committee, Pedestrian Committee, Human Rights Commission, Women's Commission, Water Board, Open Data Review Board, & Mass Ave Planning Study Working Group

  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 Community Safety Department Hires New Community Assistance Response and Engagement Team

  The City of Cambridge’s Community Safety Department, whose mission is to provide residents with an alternative police response that prioritizes issues of mental and behavioral health in some of the city’s most vulnerable communities, has announced the hiring of an Assistant Director of Clinical Services, and new Community Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) team.

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  2023 Municipal Election Voting Options

  Information regarding voter registration, voting by mail, voting early in-person, voting on Election Day, and specimen ballots for the November 7, 2023 Municipal Election.

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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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  Rindge Commons Housing Applications Due October 16

  Just A Start is proud to announce an affordable housing lottery for 14 new one and two-bedroom apartments in Cambridge at the Rindge Commons North project. An additional 8 units will be leased by the Cambridge Housing Authority waitlist, and 2 Community Based Housing (CBH) units will be leased by the Massachusetts Rehab Commission waitlist.

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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.