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  City of Cambridge to Host Danehy Park Family Day September 21

  The City of Cambridge will once again host Danehy Park Family Day on Saturday, September 21, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Danehy Park is a 55-acre facility located at 99 Sherman Street in North Cambridge (adjacent to Garden and New Streets). The event rain date is September 28, 2024. 

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  State Primary, Representative in General Court, 25th Middlesex District Recount

  The recount will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Russell Youth Center, 680 Huron Avenue, 2nd Floor.

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  Cambridge Science Festival Returns September 2024

  The MIT Museum and the City of Cambridge announce the return of Cambridge Science Festival, an annual week-long celebration of ingenuity, creativity and innovation featuring more than 200 free programs across Cambridge and Greater Boston between Monday, September 23 and Sunday, September 29, 2024.

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  Cambridge Hires Inaugural Chief Climate Officer To Lead City’s Climate Resilience and Sustainability

  The City of Cambridge has been a climate leader for many years and worked closely with the City Council, climate activists and experts, business and institutional leaders, and residents to chart a path forward. Julie Wormser will bring extensive local, regional and national experience.

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  Cambridge Seeking Residents to Host Events for Meet Your Neighbor Day

  Residents and community members can organize an event anytime between September 14 and 22, though Sunday, September 15 is the official event day. We are hoping community members will plan events (e.g. cookout, block party, service project, etc.) that can bring together neighbors — in a way that works for them! Did you know that the City of Cambridge offers $300 awards and free Play Streets kits to support neighborhood block parties?

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

  The City of Cambridge has contracted with a private pest control company to offer a new residential rodent control assistance program as part of its broader rodent control efforts.

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  Cambridge Preschool Program Application for 2025-2026 School Year Opens October 1

  The Cambridge Preschool Program provides access to free, high-quality preschool for all Cambridge 4-year-olds and some 3-year-olds.

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  City of Cambridge to Increase Street Cleaning Violation Fines to $100 Starting September 2024

  This decision follows the recommendation by the Department of Public Works (DPW) after evaluating the 2023 Pilot Street Cleaning Program, which included a suspension of towing for vehicles that were not moved on street cleaning days.

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  Current Board Vacancies: Citizens’ Committee on Civic Unity, Family Policy Council, Human Rights Commission, Veterans Advisory Committee, Cambridge Street Safety Improvement Project Working Group, Immigrant Rights & Citizenship, Cambridge Redevelopment Authority, Foundry 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.