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  Cambridge Commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Various Events and MLK Day of Service and Learning January 14-19

  The City of Cambridge is proudly hosting multiple events to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year. Additionally, Many Helping Hands is once again hosting the MLK Day of Service.

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  Cambridge Seeking Community Members for Multiple Commission Vacancies

  The City of Cambridge is seeking to fill vacancies on the Cambridge Conservation Commission and Commission on the Status of Women. Applications for both Commissions are due on January 9.

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  Man Arrested Following Fatal Stabbing in Cambridge

  Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Cambridge Police Commissioner Christine Elow have confirmed that Victor Rivas, 51, of South Boston has been arrested and charged with assault and battery, dangerous weapon resulting in serious bodily injury following a fatal stabbing that occurred last night inside of a residential building on Norfolk Street in Cambridge.

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  Annual Affordable Housing Stock Update for 2025

  CDD has completed its annual update to the stock of affordable housing units in the city. There are now 9,021 affordable housing units in the city, a net increase of 90 affordable units from the 2024 total of 8,931 units.

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  Renew Your Residential Parking Permits In-Person and Online Today

  Starting today, January 2, 2026, residents can renew and apply for 2026 Resident or Visitor Parking Permits in-person at 344 Broadway or online.

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  Winter Warming Center to be Open December 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026

  The Winter Warming Center, open December 1 through April 30 for the 2025-2026 season, provides a safe and welcoming space at night for adults experiencing homelessness. The nightly maximum capacity at the Warming Center is 35 individuals.

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  Registration Opens December 8th for Winter Programs at the War Memorial Recreation Center

  This winter (January – March), the War Memorial will offer a variety of recreational programs for children and adults, including swimming instruction for all ages, youth gymnastics and tennis, karate, yoga, Zumba, and more!

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  First AHO Homeownership Project to Begin Construction

  Construction begins at 35 Cherry Street, the first homeownership project developed under the Affordable Housing Overlay.

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  Dispose of your Christmas Holiday Tree properly

  Dispose of it properly