News

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  Cambridge, Other Local Governments and Nonprofit Groups Challenge Unlawful Restrictions That Threaten Proven Solutions to Homelessness

  The suit raises concerns that the Trump-Vance Administration actions will push more than 170,000 people into homelessness as cold winter months arrive.

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  Heating Bill Assistance Event December 15

  Need Help Paying Your Energy Bill? Meet with City staff and Eversource representatives to learn more about resources that help lower energy and costs.

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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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  Renew Residential Parking Permits Online Starting December 1, 2025

  It's almost the new year – and that means it’s time to renew your Cambridge parking permit! Starting December 1, 2025, the online permit renewal process opens.

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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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  Cambridge Public Safety Agencies Issue CodeRed Emergency Notification System Update; Users Should Reset Passwords

  Due to protections implemented following a recent cyberattack, users should visit www.cambridgema.gov/alertnetwork to access your CodeRed account and create a new password on the new system to receive future emergency notifications.

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  2025 City Manager Performance Review

  This is the third year Cambridge has conducted a City Manager Performance Review, which is an important commitment to transparency and accountability. This next step will be followed by the City Council’s formal evaluation delivered at a Special City Council Meeting in December.

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  135 Sherman Street Multi Use Facility In-Person Community Meeting December 11

  Join us on Thursday, December 11, for an in-person community meeting to learn about the future plans for the 135 Sherman Street Multi Use Facility.

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  Cambridge Expands Mobile Parking Payment Options

  In order to give drivers greater flexibility and improve the City’s service offerings, Cambridge has added PayByPhone to its suite of parking payment options.