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  City of Cambridge to Host Civic Assembly Lottery Selection Night October 5

  The City of Cambridge will hold a special public lottery event on Monday, October 5 at 5 p.m. in Cambridge City Hall’s Sullivan Chamber to select the 40 residents who will serve on Cambridge’s first-ever Civic Assembly -- an innovative new community engagement process that will help shape the future of public safety and surveillance technology in Cambridge. The lottery selection will be open to the general public.

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  Apply to the Cambridge Preschool Program for Enrollment in the 2027-2028 School Year!

  The Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP) is a publicly-funded program that provides free, high-quality preschool for Cambridge 4-year-olds and some 3-year-olds for a school-day, school-year placement. There are additional costs for full-day, full-year (including summer) programs for some families. Cambridge children who will turn 3 or 4 years old by August 31, 2027 are eligible to apply.

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  Cambridge Police Statement Regarding Judicial Inquest Findings of August 21 Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting

  Following a review of the circumstances and evidence surrounding the incident, the actions of the Cambridge Police officers involved were determined to be reasonable and justified.

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  Cambridge Resident Parking Permit Fee to Increase from $25 to $75; Fee Waiver Available for Those Eligible

  Beginning with the 2027 permit season, the standard annual Resident Parking Permit (RPP) fee will increase from $25 to $75, one of several changes residents will see this season after a 2026 Cambridge City Council policy order.

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  Cambridge’s Drought Status Downgraded to Mild; Water Department Issues Update Regarding Reservoir Levels

  The State has recently announced that Cambridge and the Northeast Region of the Commonwealth has been downgraded from a Level 2- Significant Drought to a Level 1 - Mild Drought. Despite this improvement, Cambridge’s primary water source - the Hobbs Brook Storage Reservoir - remains well below normal levels.

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  Cambridge Seeking Community Members for New Commission Vacancies

  The City of Cambridge is currently seeking to fill vacancies on the Commission for Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board and Planning Board.

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  City of Cambridge Responds to Federal Changes Affecting SNAP and MassHealth Benefits

  The City of Cambridge is preparing to launch a major, coordinated response to rapidly evolving federal changes affecting SNAP and MassHealth benefits.

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  City of Cambridge to Celebrate Opening of Reimagined Carl Barron Plaza in Central Square

  The City of Cambridge will celebrate the opening of the newly reconstructed Carl Barron Plaza, a vibrant and welcoming public space in the heart of Central Square, with a ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, October 2, 2026 from 2 to 4 p.m.

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  Upcoming Weekend Cambridge Traffic Impacts: October 3 - 4

  The City of Cambridge is notifying residents, businesses, and visitors of multiple temporary street closures this weekend due to the Thai Market and the Cambridge Classic 5K.