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  Spring Season Begins With Significant Drought Conditions & Water Use Restrictions

  The Cambridge Water Department (CWD) wants to make the Cambridge community aware of the latest water drought status. Last week, the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) changed the Cambridge drought level status to Level 2 (Significant Drought). In response to the ongoing drought, Cambridge has implemented strict water use restrictions.

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  Cambridge Weekend Traffic Impacts: Street Closures Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4, 2025 in Central Square and Harvard Square

  The City of Cambridge is notifying residents, businesses, and visitors of multiple temporary street closures on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4, 2025, due to scheduled community events including the VIVA CENTRAL Block Party, the CEOC 60th Anniversary Celebration, and the 40th Annual Harvard Square MayFair.

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  Annual Hydrant Inspection/Maintenance April 28 - June 20 Helps Ensure Hydrant Function

  Due to the significant drought conditions currently affecting the state, hydrants will NOT be “flow tested” this year.

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  Community Safety Department Publishes Inaugural Impact Report

  The report provides an overview of the Department’s Community Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) Team’s response to 9-1-1 calls and community outreach in 2024.

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  City of Cambridge Launches Solar Assistance Program

  The Solar Assistance Program provides no-cost support to Cambridge businesses, non-profits, and owners of commercial and large residential buildings, making it easy to install solar on their roof.

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  Cambridge Mass 250 Campaign Kicks Off With Celebrates 250 Years of America’s Independence and Massachusetts’ Revolutionary Legacy

  The City of Cambridge has officially launched its local Massachusetts 250 campaign, a City and statewide initiative to celebrate 250 years of America’s independence and Massachusetts’ revolutionary legacy. Throughout 2025 and 2026, the City of Cambridge plans to showcase stories that highlight historic themes of revolution and independence through a series of engaging events.

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  Apply to DHSP Afterschool Programs for the 2025-2026 School Year. Application Deadline is May 11.

  The Department of Human Service Programs offers afterschool programs for Cambridge children in Kindergarten through 8th grade, designed to develop social and emotional growth. Young people enjoy a range of activities, explore interests, and build friendships. Afterschool programs run during the school year, from September - June.

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  Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang Submits Proposed FY26 Budget to City Council

  The proposed Operating and Capital budgets for fiscal year 2026 (FY26), as well as the FY27-FY30 Operating and Capital Plans, have formally been submitted to the Cambridge City Council.

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  Current Board Vacancies: Public Planting Committee, Cambridge Commercial Parking Control Committee, Cambridge Housing Authority

  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.