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  Governor's Rescission of Early Closing Order & Stay at Home Advisory Will Apply to Cambridge

  Governor Baker announced that the Commonwealth’s early closing order & stay at home advisory will be rescinded effective 5 a.m. Monday, January 25. The Commonwealth is also extending the 25% capacity limits for most sectors through 5 a.m. on Monday, February 8. Both of the changes announced by the Governor will apply to the City of Cambridge.

• Cambridge Announces Participatory Budgeting Winning Projects

  Residents voted on how to spend $500,000 to improve Cambridge

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  City of Cambridge 2021 Scholarship Applications Now Available

  The annual Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to college-bound high school seniors and Cambridge residents who wish to pursue post-secondary education.

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  Baker-Polito Administration Announces Plan To Begin Vaccinations for Congregate Care Facilities, Updates to Phase Two

  The Baker-Polito Administration outlined plans to start vaccines for congregate care settings, the next priority group within Phase One of the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan.

• COVID-19 Housing Stabilization Program to Begin Accepting New Applications on January 11, 2021

  Launched in July 2020, the City of Cambridge COVID-19 Housing Stabilization Program serves to provide short term financial assistance to individuals and families in Cambridge who are experiencing housing instability due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Frost Terrace Accepting Applications for Affordable Rental Units

  Rental applications for Frost Terrace will be accepted through February 12, 2021.

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  City of Cambridge Extends Rollback to a Modified Phase II, Step 2. City Buildings to Remain Closed to the Public until February 1, 2021

  To ensure the safety of the public and City staff, in-person appointments at City buildings, including contactless holds pick-up at the Cambridge Public Library, will continue to be suspended until at least Monday, February 1, 2021 as well. While City buildings will remain closed to the public, City offices will be open, and many City services can be accessed online or over the telephone.