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  Cambridge Hosts Second Civic Assembly Session on Public Safety Technologies

  The second session oriented Assembly members around assessing public safety technologies, what the evidence says about technologies, community and advocacy perspectives, and group discussion.

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  Apply to the Cambridge Preschool Program by Nov. 13 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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  City of Cambridge to Host Veterans Day Observance Event; Holiday Closures and Service Information for Wednesday, November 11

  The City of Cambridge Department of Veterans Services will host a Veterans Day Observance event on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Sheraton Commander Hotel.

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  City of Cambridge Launches New Housing Development Dashboard

  The City of Cambridge is pleased to announce the launch of a new Housing Development Dashboard, an interactive, public-facing tool designed to provide accurate, comprehensive, and up‑to‑date information on housing development across the city.

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  Significant Drought Conditions & Water Use Restrictions In Effect in Cambridge

  Cambridge and the Northeast Region have recently been elevated from a Level 1 – Mild Drought to a Level 2 – Significant Drought.

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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 to Host November 18 Afternoon Drop-In at Senior Center on 2027 Parking Permit Changes

  The Cambridge Department of Transportation (CDOT) will host a drop-in information session at the Cambridge Senior Center on Wednesday, November 18, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to help residents understand upcoming changes to the 2027 Resident Parking Permit program.

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  See What’s Taking Shape at the Cambridge KiOSK This Fall

  A recap and preview of programming at the Cambridge KiOSK in Summer and Fall of 2026

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  Get Help with Winter Heating Bills: Apply to the Home Energy Assistance Program through April 30!

  The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps income-eligible Cambridge and Somerville residents pay their winter heating bills between November 1 – April 30. Applications to HEAP are accepted beginning October 1.