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Applications Now Being Accepted for Cambridge Preschool Program 2025-2026 School Year

The City of Cambridge and Cambridge Public Schools are delighted to announce that applications for the Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP) for the 2025-2026 school year are now being accepted through Thursday, October 31, 2024. The CPP application is available on https://earlychildhoodcambridge.org/cpp/.
New Lease Rent Relief Grant Application Re-Opens for Cambridge Small Businesses

New, small, for-profit businesses in Cambridge are eligible to apply to the last round of the New Lease Rent Relief grant.
Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12, 2024. This Year's theme is Smoke Alarms: Make them Work for You

During this Fire Prevention Week, October 6 – 12, 2024, Cambridge Fire reminds everyone to ensure that your Smoke Alarms are working!
Registration Open for Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

The Cambridge Public Health Department is urging residents to get vaccinated against both COVID-19 and flu to protect against serious illness, recommending these vaccines for everyone 6 months and older.
MassDOT Advisory: Cambridge Somerville Sidewalk Closures Along Route 28 (McGrath Highway)

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced that daytime concrete sidewalk repairs are taking place on Route 28 (McGrath Highway) northbound between Third Street and Rufo Road. Pedestrian detours started on September 30 and will remain in place at all times for approximately three weeks. During this time, the outbound bus stop opposite Twin City Plaza will be relocated to 201 Monsignor O’Brien Highway, just south of Third Street.
Traffic Impacts October 12-13

traffic impacts from events around Cambridge
Cambridge Community Invited to Annual Vigil Honoring Survivors of Domestic Violence

The City of Cambridge and Transition House will be hosting their annual Domestic Violence Vigil on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month and honor those lost to domestic violence in Massachusetts over the past year.
Cambridge's Rodent Control Program Offers Free Exterior Service to Residential Properties of Four or Less Units

The City of Cambridge has contracted with a private pest control company to offer this exterior residential rodent control assistance program as part of its broader rodent control efforts.
Current Board Vacancies: Transit Advisory Committee

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.

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Oct

10 Thu

The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee
1:00 PM
The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee
Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities Meeting
5:30 PM
The regular meeting of the Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD).
Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda
6:00 PM
Board of Zoning Appeal Meeting
Board of Zoning Appeal Continued Cases Agenda
6:00 PM
Board of Zoning Appeal Meeting
Cambridge Historical Commission Meeting
6:00 PM
Cambridge Historical Commission Meeting
Human Rights Commission Meeting - VIRTUAL
6:00 PM
Monthly CHRC meeting.
Mass Ave Planning Study Working Group
6:00 PM
Working group meeting notice for Mass Ave Planning Study. We will be discussing the feedback from the prior community meeting, reviewing goals and setting planning approach for North Mass Ave.

Oct

15 Tue

The Housing Committee
11:00 AM
The Housing Committee
The Ordinance Committee
3:00 PM
The Ordinance Committee
Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission
6:00 PM
Notice is hereby given that the Commission will hold a Public Meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM to consider the following matters under Ch. 2.78, Article III of the City Code and the Order establishing the Commission. The meeting will be held online with remote participation only. The public may participate online via the Zoom platform (https://zoom.us/) from a phone, tablet, or computer. Register at https://tinyurl.com/HCMOct2024 or call (301)715-8592. Webinar ID: 859 6940 9390 1. HCM-660: 1001 Memorial Drive, by Herbert Rothfarb: Erect wooden fence and add new retaining wall base at sidewalk. Continued from August hearing. 2. Minutes

Oct

10 Thu

The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee
1:00 PM
The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee
Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities Meeting
5:30 PM
The regular meeting of the Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD).
Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda
6:00 PM
Board of Zoning Appeal Meeting
Board of Zoning Appeal Continued Cases Agenda
6:00 PM
Board of Zoning Appeal Meeting
Cambridge Historical Commission Meeting
6:00 PM
Cambridge Historical Commission Meeting
Human Rights Commission Meeting - VIRTUAL
6:00 PM
Monthly CHRC meeting.
Mass Ave Planning Study Working Group
6:00 PM
Working group meeting notice for Mass Ave Planning Study. We will be discussing the feedback from the prior community meeting, reviewing goals and setting planning approach for North Mass Ave.

Oct

10 Thu

The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee
1:00 PM
The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee
Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities Meeting
5:30 PM
The regular meeting of the Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD).
Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda
6:00 PM
Board of Zoning Appeal Meeting

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Applications Now Being Accepted for Cambridge Preschool Program 2025-2026 School Year

New Lease Rent Relief Grant Application Re-Opens for Cambridge Small Businesses

Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12, 2024. This Year's theme is Smoke Alarms: Make them Work for You

Registration Open for Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

MassDOT Advisory: Cambridge Somerville Sidewalk Closures Along Route 28 (McGrath Highway)

Traffic Impacts October 12-13

Cambridge Community Invited to Annual Vigil Honoring Survivors of Domestic Violence

Cambridge's Rodent Control Program Offers Free Exterior Service to Residential Properties of Four or Less Units

Current Board Vacancies: Transit Advisory Committee

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